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'''Daemon Weapons''' are gifts of the [[Gods of Chaos]], used by champions and [[Daemons]] of Chaos. Bound (sometimes willingly) in the form of the weapon, and imprisoned there for an eternity, is the spirit of a Daemon.  
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[[Image:Daemonblade.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A [[Daemonblade]]{{Cite This}}]]
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'''Daemon Weapons''' are gifts of the [[Gods of Chaos]], used by [[Chaos Champion]]s and [[Daemons]]. Bound (sometimes willingly) in the form of the weapon, and imprisoned there for an eternity, is the spirit of a Daemon.
  
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Deamon Weapons are only granted to the most powerful of a Chaos God's servants: [[Greater Daemon]]s, [[Daemon Prince]]s and still-mortal Champions of Chaos. Each weapon is unique and grants considerable power to those who wield it, however the daemon bound to the weapon can sometimes overcome the will of its would-be master.
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==Overview==
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Daemon Weapons are only granted to the most powerful of a Chaos God's servants: [[Greater Daemon]]s, [[Daemon Prince]]s and still-mortal Champions of Chaos. Each weapon is unique and grants considerable power to those who wield it, however the daemon bound to the weapon can sometimes overcome the will of its would-be master.
  
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==Daemon Weapons of Khorne==
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*The [[Axe of Khorne]] is a massive, ornate axe imbued with Khorne's own insatiable bloodlust. They are wielded by [[Bloodthirster]]s and are also gifted on occasion to other worthy champions of Khorne.{{Fn|2d}}
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*'''Blade of Blood'''{{Fn|11}}
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*The [[Berzerker Glaive]] is a weapon that the bearer must constantly fight with to remain in control of. The blade contains the bound essence of a [[Bloodletter]] which has been driven truly insane by its captivity.{{Fn|2d}}
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*[[Bloodfeeder]] - Often taking the form of an axe, the Bloodfeeder contains the bound essence of a raging [[Bloodthirster]].{{Fn|5}}
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*[[Hellblade]]s are wielded by [[Bloodletter]]s.{{Fn|7a}}
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*[[Firestorm Blades]] are massive fiery blades sometimes wielded by [[Bloodthirster]]s.{{Fn|10}}
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==Daemon Weapons of Nurgle==
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*'''Balesword'''{{Fn|11}}
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*[[Manreaper]]s are dipped in the filth seeping from the throne of [[Nurgle]].{{Fn|2e}} {{Fn|4}}
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*[[Pandemic Staff|Pandemic Staves]] are vessels for the diseases of Nurgle when they are carried from the [[Warp]] to the [[materium]] and can be released in battle to feast upon enemy units.{{Fn|2e}} {{Fn|3}}
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*The [[Plaguebringer]] harbours [[daemon]]ic germs that are virulent enough to kill the toughest foe.{{Fn|5}}
  
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*'''Plague Flail'''{{Fn|11}}
  
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==Daemon Weapons of Khorne==
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*[[Plague Sword]]{{Fn|11}}
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*'''Axe of Khorne''' - An '''Axe of '''[[Khorne]] contains a bound [[Greater Daemon of Khorne]] and is filled with insatiable bloodlust. Axes of Khorne are wielded by [[Bloodthirster]]s, and are also gifted on occasion to other followers of Khorne.
 
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*'''Berzerker Glaive''' - The '''Berserker Glaive''' is a weapon that the bearer must constantly fight with to remain in control of. The blade contains the bound essence of a [[Bloodletter]] which has been driven truly insane by its captivity.
 
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*'''Bloodfeeder''' - Often in the form of an axe, the Bloodfeeder contains a raging Bloodthirster.
 
  
 
==Daemon Weapons of Slaanesh==
 
==Daemon Weapons of Slaanesh==
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*'''Blade of the Laer'''
 
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*'''Blissgiver''' Usually in the form of a whip or elegant blade, the Blissgiver enduces coma in its victims
 
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*'''Lash of Torment''' - The '''Lash of Torment''' is a living whip with wicked spikes along its length and is warm to the touch. It feeds on the pain and fear of its victims, amplifying such emotions and inducing terror in those nearby.<sup>3</sup>
 
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*'''Needle of Desire''' - The '''Needle of Desire''' is a double ended needle, one end of which is permanently inserted into the champion, from whom it absorbs various poisons and toxins produced by champions of [[Slaanesh]]. The venom will throw anyone into a state of delirium and many simply shut down the moment the toxins reach their blood stream, so potent is the poison. They will often then remain slumped over the needle.<sup>3</sup>
 
  
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==Daemon Weapons of Nurgle==
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*The [[Blissgiver]] induces coma in its victims.{{Fn|5}}
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*'''Plaguebringer''' - A '''Plaguebringer''' is a truely feculent weapon, and it said that the daemonic germs it harbours are virulent enough to kill the toughest foe.
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*'''Manreaper''' - The Manreaper is a daemonicly possessed two-handed scythe, supposedly dipped in the filth seeping from the throne of [[Nurgle]], that can kill multiple opponents in one motion. Also its daemonic touch saps the will of the targeted squad. It is primarily carried by [[Chaos Lord]]s.<sup>2</sup>
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*The [[Lash of Torment]] is a living whip with wicked spikes along its length and is warm to the touch. It feeds on the pain and fear of its victims, amplifying such emotions and inducing terror in those nearby.{{Fn|2f}} {{Fn|3}}
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:The Manreaper was the [[Death Guard]] [[Primarch]] [[Mortarion]]'s weapon of choice, and others - including his elite guard, the [[Deathshroud]] - emulated his example. It is best known for being wielded by [[Typhus]], the Herald of Nurgle<sup>4</sup>.
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*'''Pandemic Staff''' - The '''Pandemic Staffs''' are vessels for the diseases of Nurgle when they are carried from the Warp to the materium and can be released in battle to feast upon enemy units.<sup>3</sup>
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*The [[Needle of Desire]] injects the narcotic body fluids of its wielder into the enemy.{{Fn|2f}} {{Fn|3}}
  
 
==Daemon Weapons of Tzeentch==
 
==Daemon Weapons of Tzeentch==
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*'''Bedlam Staff''' - '''Bedlam Staffs''' originate during the [[Horus Heresy]] from within the [[Thousand Sons]]. Since they turned to [[Tzeentch]] the Bedlam Staffs have been held by many warriors and are steeped in their psychic remnants. When they strike, Bedlam Staffs remove all thoughts from the minds of the target, making them pause temporarily<sup>3</sup>.
 
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:In Dawn of War, the Bedlam Staff is [[Chaos Sorcerer]] [[Sindri Myr]]'s melee weapon and it is extremely deadly against any infantry targets. It is not so effective against vehicles or buildings<sup>5</sup>.
 
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*'''Deathscreamer'''
 
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*'''Warp Blade''' - The '''Warp Blade''' is a Chaos Space Marine wargear upgrade, gifted by Tzeentch. The Warp Blade has the power to dissipate psychic energy directed towards it, as well as being a highly potent close combat weapon.<sup>3</sup>
 
  
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*[[Bedlam Staff]] - Bedlam Staves are among the oldest weapons of the [[Thousand Sons]]. They temporarily daze enemies.{{Fn|2g}} {{Fn|3}}
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*The [[Deathscreamer]] hurls magical blasts.{{Fn|5}}
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*'''Mutating Warpblade'''{{Fn|11}}
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*'''Staff of Change'''{{Fn|11}}
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*[[Warp Blade]]s are capable of dissolving [[psychic power]]s.{{Fn|2h}} {{Fn|3}}
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==Unaligned Daemon Weapons==
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*The [[Accursed Crozius]] is wielded by [[Dark Apostle]]s.{{Fn|2c}}
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*The [[Dark Blade]] is a soul-devouring weapon.{{Fn|2b}}
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*The [[Dreadaxe]] is a vampiric blade, effective against other Daemons.{{Fn|2b}}
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*[[Etherblade]]s{{Fn|11}}
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*The [[Ether Lance]] fires bolts of [[warp]] energy.{{Fn|2b}}
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*[[Iron Claw]]{{Fn|11}}
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*The [[Kai Gun]] is a ranged weapon, fueled by the hatred of its wielder.{{Fn|2b}}
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*[[Warpsword]]{{Fn|11}}
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*[[Witstealer Sword]]{{Fn|11}}
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==Notable Daemon Weapons==
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*'''Artekus Scourge''' {{Cite This}}
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*'''The [[Black Blade]]''' - Daemon sword wielded by [[Angron]], [[Daemon Prince]] of [[Khorne]]{{Cite This}}
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*'''Blade of Phaedron''' {{Cite This}}
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*'''Borhg'ash''' - Daemonic chainsword wielded by [[Marduk]] of the [[Word Bearers]].{{Fn|9}}
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*[[Drach'nyen]] - Daemon sword wielded by [[Abaddon the Despoiler]].{{Fn|1}} {{Fn|2c}}
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*[[Deii’Sh’thuhl]] - Daemon sword of [[Slaanesh]]
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*[[Forgebreaker]] - Daemonic [[Thunder hammer]] wielded by [[Perturabo]], [[Daemon Primarch]] of the [[Iron Warriors]];
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*'''Kharnagar''' - Daemon sword wielded by [[Inquisitor]] [[Quixos]], contains the bound essence of [[Kharnagar the Deathly]].{{Fn|6}}
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*[[Khartoth the Bloodhunger]] - Daemon blade of [[Khorne]]{{Fn|7b}}
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*'''[[Silver Blade of the Laer]]''' - Daemon sword wielded by [[Fulgrim]], Primarch of the [[Emperor's Children]].{{Fn|8}}
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*[[Screaming Flail]] - A Daemonic Flail of [[Slaanesh]]
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*'''Sword of St. Aquitaine''' {{Cite This}}
  
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*'''Accursed Crozius''' - An '''Accursed Crozius''' is the ritually defiled weapon of a [[Dark Apostle]], the former [[Chaplains]] of the [[Word Bearers]] Legion. At the time of the Horus Heresy, most Chaplains resisted the lure of Chaos and were slaughtered by their brother Astartes, however the Chaplains of the Word Bearers had the same fervent desire to find objects of worship as their Primarch Lorgar and so willingly turned to the dark devotion of Chaos.<sup>2</sup>
 
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:To prove their dedication of faith to the Dark Gods, the Chaplains corrupted their once-sacred Crozius Arcanum, their badge of office and symbol of the Imperial faith. With such blasphemous actions, the Crozius were blessed with fell powers to show that no servant of the Emperor, even the strongest-willed, is immune to the call of Chaos. In battle, they now serve not only as both weapon and mark of rank, but also a powerful link between the bearer and the warp itself.<sup>2</sup>
 
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*'''Anathame''' The [[anathame]] weapons possessed by the [[Interex]] could have been daemon weapons as well, having been cited by Jephta Naud as bearing curses, or something similar in nature, that make them inimical to their chosen target.<sup>1</sup>
 
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*'''Artekus Scourge'''
 
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*'''Blade of Phaedron'''
 
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*'''Daemon Weapon (chaos undivided/unaligned)'''
 
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*'''Dark Blade''' - The Dark Blade is jet black and contains no other marks to blemish its surface. The blade has a perfect darkness although the hilt, pommel and grip are often adorned. The blade feeds on the souls of its enemies and uses this power to force the bearer on to greater acts of savagery in order to sate its appetite.<sup>2,3</sup>
 
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*'''Drach'Nyen''' The most famous of these Daemon weapons is the Daemon Sword [[Drach'nyen]], carried by [[Abaddon the Despoiler]] and harbouring the daemon Drach'nyen. All that is known about Drach'nyen is that it can "rend reality apart". Also, unlike other weapons that occasionally attempt to subvert their bearer, Drach'nyen is under Abaddon's complete control.
 
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*'''Dreadaxe''' - The Dreadaxe contains a vampiric being with a thirst for the souls of other daemons. It is almost inevitable that anyone who opposes this weapon will die quickly. They usually take the form of a highly decorated double-bladed axe.<sup>2</sup>
 
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*'''Ether Lance''' - The Ether Lance is a gateway for warp power to surge into the materium and can be highly potent in both combat and at range. Bolts of deadly warp energy leap from the weapon over a wide area or lure enemies into the lance itself, utterly consuming them with warp energy.<sup>2</sup>
 
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*'''Kai Gun''' - The '''Kai Gun''' was produced by the machine smiths of [[Kai]] when the Kai system was absorbed into the [[Eye of Terror]] by the warp storm ''Gae-sann''. The smiths bartered their services for a measure of protection from the daemons of the warp and produced the Kai Gun in return. Eventually this deal came to an end when daemons descended on Kai and butchered the population, leaving only the massive, arcane bolter-like weapons as their legacy. The gun is massive and heavy, normally only moveable by two or more men, however a large daemon would have little difficulty with it. It acts as a conduit for the malice and hatred of its firer and melds them into tangible burst of energy.<sup>2</sup>
 
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*'''Sword of St. Aquitaine'''
 
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
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*<sup>1</sup>:[[Horus Rising (Novel)]] by [[Dan Abnett]]
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (3rd Edition, 1st Codex)]], pg. 22
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*<sup>2</sup>:[[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (3rd Edition)#2nd Codex|Codex: Space Marines (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)]]
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)]]
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*<sup>3</sup>:[[Warhammer 40,000: Wargear]]
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**{{Endn|2a}}: pg. 13
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*<sup>4</sup>:[[Flight of the Eisenstein (novel)|The Flight of the Eisenstein]]
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**{{Endn|2b}}: pgs. 19-20
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*<sup>5</sup>:[[Dawn of War]]
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**{{Endn|2c}}: pgs. 43-44
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**{{Endn|2d}}: pgs. 47-48
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**{{Endn|2e}}: pg. 51
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**{{Endn|2f}}: pgs. 55-56
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**{{Endn|2g}}: pg. 59
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**{{Endn|2h}}: pg. 61
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*{{Endn|3}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Wargear]], {{Cite This}}
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*{{Endn|4}}: [[The Flight of the Eisenstein (Novel)]] by [[James Swallow]], {{Cite This}}
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*{{Endn|5}}: [[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (4th Edition)]], pg. 93
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*{{Endn|6}}: [[Malleus (Novel)]] by [[Dan Abnett]], {{Cite This}}
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*{{Endn|7}}: [[Codex: Chaos Daemons (4th Edition)]]
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**{{Endn|7a}}: pg. 32
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**{{Endn|7b}}: pg. 40
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*{{Endn|8}}: [[Fulgrim (Novel)]] by [[Graham McNeill]], {{Cite This}}
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*{{Endn|9}}: [[Dark Apostle (Novel)]] by [[Anthony Reynolds]], {{Cite This}}
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*{{Endn|10}}: [[Black Crusade: The Tome of Fate]] pg.40
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*{{Endn|11}}: [[Codex: Chaos Daemons (6th Edition)]] pg.62-63
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===Uncited===
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*[[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (4th Edition)]], pg. 84
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*[[Codex: Grey Knights (5th Edition)]], pg. 59
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*[[White Dwarf 273 (US)]], "Index Malleus", pgs. 90, 92 (''see also'' [[White Dwarf 274 (UK)]])
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A Daemonblade[Needs Citation]

Daemon Weapons are gifts of the Gods of Chaos, used by Chaos Champions and Daemons. Bound (sometimes willingly) in the form of the weapon, and imprisoned there for an eternity, is the spirit of a Daemon.

Overview

Daemon Weapons are only granted to the most powerful of a Chaos God's servants: Greater Daemons, Daemon Princes and still-mortal Champions of Chaos. Each weapon is unique and grants considerable power to those who wield it, however the daemon bound to the weapon can sometimes overcome the will of its would-be master.

Willingly you picked me up. Your first mistake. Willingly you drew me. Your second mistake. I do not allow my servants to make three mistakes, foolish mortal...
A Daemon Weapon, [2a]

Daemon Weapons of Khorne

  • The Axe of Khorne is a massive, ornate axe imbued with Khorne's own insatiable bloodlust. They are wielded by Bloodthirsters and are also gifted on occasion to other worthy champions of Khorne.[2d]
  • The Berzerker Glaive is a weapon that the bearer must constantly fight with to remain in control of. The blade contains the bound essence of a Bloodletter which has been driven truly insane by its captivity.[2d]

Daemon Weapons of Nurgle

  • Pandemic Staves are vessels for the diseases of Nurgle when they are carried from the Warp to the materium and can be released in battle to feast upon enemy units.[2e] [3]

Daemon Weapons of Slaanesh

  • The Lash of Torment is a living whip with wicked spikes along its length and is warm to the touch. It feeds on the pain and fear of its victims, amplifying such emotions and inducing terror in those nearby.[2f] [3]

Daemon Weapons of Tzeentch

  • Mutating Warpblade[11]

Unaligned Daemon Weapons

  • The Dreadaxe is a vampiric blade, effective against other Daemons.[2b]
  • The Kai Gun is a ranged weapon, fueled by the hatred of its wielder.[2b]

Notable Daemon Weapons

Sources

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