The magic items listed on the following sections often have a name that describes them quite specifically, but this does not mean a model has to carry or wear that exact item. The important thing to remember with common magic items is that the rules given represent something that might appear in any army – something with a quite common magical effect, but an appearance unique to the race that created it.

For example, in the hands of a General of the Empire, it would make sense for a 'Sword of Striking' to resemble a fine rapier, but when wielded by an Orc Warboss that same rapier would look out of place. It is perfectly acceptable for the model of an Orc Warboss equipped with a Sword of Striking to carry a large and brutal cleaver instead. What matters is that the points have been paid to include the item in your army, and that a suitable weapon is wielded by the model so that your opponent can easily remember what it represents.