Dawn of War Codex

Well it is the highest dps melee weapon against melee squads in T1 (If I did my math correctly). So that should justify the cost. Still I do agree that waiting for the fist is generally probably the safer bet.

no it has 50 power melee like FC sword/brazier etc which are all for 20 power

But it does ignore melee resistance, which is huge

Yes. 50 dps power melee with 40% reduction is 30dps while plaque sword still does 50dps (gang bang hammer does 45 dps melee to units with melee resist). It does almost as much dmg as lightning claws.