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'''Force weapons''' are advanced, psychically-attuned close combat weapons that are only fully effective in the hands of a [[psyker]]. Force weapons effectively act as deadly, psychic extensions of the wielder's own powers. They are designed to allow a psyker to channel deadly warp energies into their victim, acting as a conduit between the wielder's mind and the flesh of his target.
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[[File:ForceStaff.jpg|thumb|right|90px|An [[Imperial]] Force Staff{{Fn|9}}]]
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'''Force weapons''' are advanced, psychically-attuned close combat weapons that are only fully effective in the hands of a [[psyker]]. The name of the weapon derived from the word '''"the force"''' — common term for psyching energy and its use.{{Fn|4a}} Force weapons effectively act as deadly, psychic extensions of the wielder's own powers. They are designed to allow a psyker to channel deadly warp energies into their victim, acting as a conduit between the wielder's mind and the flesh of their target.{{cite this}}
  
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Large [[Xenos|alien]] monstrosities and [[daemon]]s that are resilient to conventional weapons can be slain outright by a single wound, as their bodies and minds are destroyed by the unearthly powers of the Immaterium.
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Large [[Xenos|alien]] monstrosities and [[daemon]]s that are resilient to conventional weapons can be slain outright by a single wound, as their bodies and minds are destroyed by the unearthly powers of the Immaterium.{{cite this}}
  
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Force weapons take the form of swords, spears or other close combat weapons. Within the structure of the weapon is interwoven a powerful psi-convector, formed into a precise serpentine shape which concentrates and directs psychic energy. This sometimes appears as a pattern on the blade. If a non-psyker takes up such a weapon it functions as a standard weapon.<sup>4</sup>
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Force weapons take the form of swords, spears, or other close combat weapons. Within the structure of the weapon is interwoven a powerful psi-convector, formed into a precise serpentine shape which concentrates and directs psychic energy. This sometimes appears as a pattern on the blade. If a non-psyker takes up such a weapon, it functions as a standard weapon.{{Fn|4}}
  
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==Types of Force Weapons==
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==Types of force weapons==
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===Force weapon===
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The basic '''force weapon''' is used by psykers of all races, often taking the form of a sword, axe, or staff.
  
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===Force Weapon===
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===Force rod===
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The basic '''force weapon''' is used by psykers of all races, often taking the form of a sword, axe or staff.
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'''Force rods''' are black rods of alien origin which act as psychic batteries. Psykers may store their psychic energy in the rod to be used in the future, giving the individual an additional source of energy in combat. The rod is used as a normal force weapon in combat, but the wielder may draw the stored psychic energy from the rod to increase the power of the attack.{{Fn|4b}}{{Fn|7}} Force rods are in some ways analogous to [[Null Rod|null rods]].
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===Force Rod===
 
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'''Force rods''' are black rods of alien origin which act as psychic batteries. Psykers may store their psychic energy in the rod to be used in the future, giving the individual an additional source of energy in combat. The rod is used as a normal force weapon in combat, but the wielder may draw the stored psychic energy from the rod to increase the power of the attack.<sup>4, 7</sup> Force rods are in some ways analogous to [[Null Rod|null rods]].
 
  
 
===Nemesis Force Weapon===
 
===Nemesis Force Weapon===
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''Main article:'' [[Nemesis Force Weapon]]<sup>2</sup><br>
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{{main|Nemesis Force Weapon}}
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The '''Nemesis force weapon''' is used solely by the [[Grey Knights]], who are all psykers. The power unleashed by a Nemesis weapon is directly proportional to the individual wielder's own psychic capacity.
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'''Nemesis force weapons''' are used by the [[Grey Knights]], who are all psykers, as well as some psychic [[Inquisitor]]s of the [[Ordo Malleus]], such as [[Torquemada Coteaz]]. The power unleashed by a Nemesis weapon is directly proportional to the individual wielder's own psychic capacity.{{Fn|2}}
  
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===Witchblades===
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===Witch Weapons===
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''Main article:'' [[Witch Blade]]<sup>3</sup><br>
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*A [[singing spear]] is an [[Eldar]] force weapon similar to the Witchblade, but which can be thrown, returning automatically to the wielder's hand.{{Fn|3}}
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'''Witchblades''' are [[Eldar]] force weapons wielded by [[Farseer]]s and [[Warlock]]s.
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*[[Witchblade]]s are [[Eldar]] force weapons wielded by [[Farseer]]s and [[Warlock]]s.{{Fn|3}}
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*[[Witch Staff|Witch staves]] function in much the same way as witchblades but are preferred by [[Spiritseer]]s.
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====Other Aeldari Force Weapons====
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*[[Miststave]]s are force weapons wielded by [[Shadowseer]]s.
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*[[Wraithspear]]s are wielded by [[Wraithseer]]s; it is not clear if they are force weapons or not.
  
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===Singing Spear===
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==Unique force weapons==
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''Main article:'' [[Singing Spear]]<sup>3</sup><br>
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*The [[Rod of Tigurius]], used by [[Chief Librarian]] [[Varro Tigurius]] of the [[Ultramarines]]{{Fn|5}}.
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The '''Singing Spear''' is an Eldar force weapon similar to the Witchblade, but which can be thrown, returning automatically to the wielder's hand.
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*The [[Traitor's Bane]], used by [[Chief Librarian]] [[Ezekiel]] of the [[Dark Angels]]{{Fn|8}}.
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*The [[Black Staff of Ahriman]], used by [[Chaos Sorcerer]] [[Ahriman]] of the [[Thousand Sons]]{{Fn|6}}.
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*The force sword [[Vitarus]], used by [[Chief Librarian]] [[Mephiston]] of the [[Blood Angels]]{{Cite This}}.
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*The [[manreaper]] used by [[Typhus]] of the [[Death Guard]]. Shaped like a giant scythe, it is also blessed by [[Nurgle]] to infect those it touches.{{Fn|6}}
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*The [[Titansword]] carried by [[Grey Knights Supreme Grand Master]] [[Kaldor Draigo]]
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*The [[Malleus Argyrum]] carried by [[Grey Knights Grand Master]] [[Voldus]]
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*The [[Blade of Ahn-Nunurta]] carried by the [[Primarch]] [[Magnus]]
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*The [[Staff of Ulthamar]] carried by [[Eldrad Ulthran]]
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*[[Barbarisater]] — Carried by [[Gregor Eisenhorn]]
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*[[Vinculum Vitae]] - [[Force Sword]]{{Fn|10}}
  
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==Unique Force Weapons==
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==Related articles==
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===Rod of Tigurius===
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*[[Close Combat Weapons]]
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''Main article:'' [[Rod of Tigurius]] <sup>5</sup><br>
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*[[Space Marine Weaponry (List)]]
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The '''Rod of Tigurius''', used by [[Chief Librarian]] [[Varro Tigurius]] of the [[Ultramarines]].
 
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===Traitor's Bane===
 
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''Main article:'' [[Traitor's Bane]] <sup>8</sup><br>
 
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The '''Traitor's Bane''', used by [[Chief Librarian]] [[Ezekiel]] of the [[Dark Angels]].
 
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===Black Staff of Ahriman===
 
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''Main article:'' [[Black Staff of Ahriman]] <sup>6</sup><br>
 
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The '''Black Staff of Ahriman''', used by [[Chaos Sorcerer]] [[Ahriman]] of the [[Thousand Sons]].
 
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===Vitarius===
 
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The force sword Vitarius, used by [[Chief Librarian]] [[Mephiston]] of the [[Blood Angels]].
 
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===Manreaper===
 
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''Main article:'' [[Manreaper]]<sup>6</sup><br>
 
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Used by [[Typhus]] of the [[Death Guard]]. Shaped like a giant scythe, it is also a poisoned weapon.
 
  
 
==Sources==
 
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*<sup>1</sup>[[Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook]]
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*<sup>2</sup>[[Codex: Daemonhunters (3rd Edition)]]
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook]]{{cite this}}
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*<sup>3</sup>[[Codex: Eldar (4th Edition)]]
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Daemonhunters (3rd Edition)]]{{cite this}}
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*<sup>4</sup>[[Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader]]
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*{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: Eldar (4th Edition)]]{{cite this}}
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*<sup>5</sup>[[Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition)]]
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*{{Endn|4}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader]]{{cite this}}
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*<sup>6</sup>[[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (4th Edition)]]
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**{{Endn|4a}}: pg. 49
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*<sup>7</sup>[[Warhammer 40,000: Battle Manual]] (1992)
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**{{Endn|4b}}: pg. 76
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*<sup>8</sup>[[Codex: Dark Angels (4th Edition)]]
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*{{Endn|5}}: [[Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition)]]{{cite this}}
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*{{Endn|6}}: [[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (4th Edition)]]{{cite this}}
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==Related Articles==
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*{{Endn|7}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Battle Manual]] (1992){{cite this}}
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*[[Close Combat Weapons]]
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*{{Endn|8}}: [[Codex: Dark Angels (4th Edition)]]{{cite this}}
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*[[Space Marine Weaponry (List)]]
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*{{Endn|9}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 6th Edition Rulebook]] pg. 58
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*{{Endn|10}}: [[Psychic Awakening: Faith and Fury]] pg.36
  
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Latest revision as of 23:23, 28 February 2024

Ranged Close Combat
An Imperial Force Staff[9]

Force weapons are advanced, psychically-attuned close combat weapons that are only fully effective in the hands of a psyker. The name of the weapon derived from the word "the force" — common term for psyching energy and its use.[4a] Force weapons effectively act as deadly, psychic extensions of the wielder's own powers. They are designed to allow a psyker to channel deadly warp energies into their victim, acting as a conduit between the wielder's mind and the flesh of their target.[Needs Citation]

Large alien monstrosities and daemons that are resilient to conventional weapons can be slain outright by a single wound, as their bodies and minds are destroyed by the unearthly powers of the Immaterium.[Needs Citation]

Force weapons take the form of swords, spears, or other close combat weapons. Within the structure of the weapon is interwoven a powerful psi-convector, formed into a precise serpentine shape which concentrates and directs psychic energy. This sometimes appears as a pattern on the blade. If a non-psyker takes up such a weapon, it functions as a standard weapon.[4]

Types of force weapons

Force weapon

The basic force weapon is used by psykers of all races, often taking the form of a sword, axe, or staff.

Force rod

Force rods are black rods of alien origin which act as psychic batteries. Psykers may store their psychic energy in the rod to be used in the future, giving the individual an additional source of energy in combat. The rod is used as a normal force weapon in combat, but the wielder may draw the stored psychic energy from the rod to increase the power of the attack.[4b][7] Force rods are in some ways analogous to null rods.

Nemesis Force Weapon

Main article: Nemesis Force Weapon

Nemesis force weapons are used by the Grey Knights, who are all psykers, as well as some psychic Inquisitors of the Ordo Malleus, such as Torquemada Coteaz. The power unleashed by a Nemesis weapon is directly proportional to the individual wielder's own psychic capacity.[2]

Witch Weapons

Other Aeldari Force Weapons

Unique force weapons

Related articles

Sources

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