[Meglobob]

The only time I have used champion skull is when I have got one as a random event. I give it someone until they get 1* then pass it on. Had 2 in a 109 turn game recently.

All in all I would describe the effect of the 2 skulls as microscopic over the course of that long game.

I'd never forge one, spend your 10D gems on something far more useful like a skull mentor or 2xBane Blades or Horror Helmet or a Bane.

If you want your units to get stars, have them accompany a army on a few successful and easy battles. Like say the barbarian invasion random events you get with misfortune 3 etc...