Gifts of Chaos
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The Gifts of Chaos are many and varied in design and purpose and the following are just a selection of the many which have been created
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Gifts of Khorne
Axe of Khorne
The Axe of Khorne is a Daemon Weapon which has been imbued with the power and bloodlust of Khorne, driving the bearer to greater feats of death and destruction. The ferocity produced by the weapon means that often many more attacks are achieved than with standard weaponry2.
Banner of Rage
The Banner of Rage contains the souls of the most bloodthirsty of Khorne's followers and emits these emotions into the minds of those nearby, increasing their appetite for blood to a new level2.
Berserker Glaive
The Berserker Glaive is a weapon that the bearer must constantly fight with to remain in dominance. The blade contains the bound essence of a Bloodthirster which has been driven truly insane by its captivity. The glaive provides great protection for the bearer, but doesn't always destroy the right person2.
Collar of Khorne
The Collars of Khorne are supposedly forged at the foot of the Blood God's throne of brass. It can control the Warp energy around it and protect the bearer from incoming psychic powers2.
Juggernaut of Khorne
Juggernauts of Khorne are what particularly favoured champions of Khorne ride upon; massive steeds made of living metal whose blood is liquid fire2.
Khornate Chainaxe
A Khornate Chainaxe is a heavy, sharp and deadly weapon which can pierce any material with ease2.
Rage of Khorne
The Rage of Khorne imbues such a desire for combat in the model that their rage builds and builds before exploding out in the first combat encounter2.
Talisman of Burning Blood
The Talisman of Burning Blood allows the bearer to control his rage for slightly longer than usual, as well as that of those around him, or to force them into an even higher rage2.
Gifts of Slaanesh
Allure of Slaanesh
The Allure of Slaanesh projects a siren-like song which draws enemy units in and damages their morale2.
Aura of Acquiescence
The Aura of Acquiescence morphs the bearer into the image of Slaanesh and nearby enemies throw away their own sense of self preservation in order to do the will of the bearer2.
Combat Drugs
See also combat drugs
Doom Siren
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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 (evidence for it being alive). It lives off the fear of those surrounding it and it expels this feeling to those around2.
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 needle2.
Rapturous Standard
The Rapturous Standard is a banner which rings with the promise of coming forbidden pleasures and delights2.
Sonic Blaster
Steed of Slaanesh
Gifts of Nurgle
Blight Grenades
Blight Grenades are made of the miniaturised heads of the enemies of Nurgle, killed by one of Nurgle's favourite plagues. The grenades scare and disorient enemies as they attack2.
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 Lords2.
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, both before and after his eventual fall to Chaos3.
Nurgling Infestation
Nurgling Infestation consists of a small group of Nurglings which follows the champion, feasting on the flakes of dead and diseased skin which continuously fall from them. They are also useful in close combat2.
Nurgle's Rot
Nurgle's Rot is one of Nurgle's favourite plagues. It causes many afflictions upon those near it, including blisters, boils, and welts. The damage is quick, but the suffering intense. Many submit themselves to Nurgle just to end the torment. The Plaguebearers and Great Unclean Ones are normally surrounded by a thick fog of disease, and in some cases the Champions of Nurgle are deemed worthy enough to bear this formidable weapon for Nurgle2.
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 units2.
Plague Sword
A Plague Sword is covered in a film of poisonous pus likely to kill any it infects who don't die from the initial strike2.
Plague Banner
The Plague Banner is a horrible conglomeration of rotting hides which flap in a pestilent wind. It also contains a powerful curse which can absorb the life from any nearby enemy2.
Gifts of Tzeentch
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 the psychic remnants of many warriors. When they strike, Bedlam Staffs remove all thoughts from the minds of the target, making them pause temporarily2.
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 buildings4.
Blasted Standard
The Blasted Standard is a banner of some description whose design alters constantly throughout a battle by the powers of change. Much energy is stored within the standard and is released when an enemy approaches2.
Disk of Tzeentch
The Disks of Tzeentch are daemonic entities that soar on the etheric winds in the Eye of Terror. They can then be tamed (to an extent) and given to Tzeentch's followers as steeds2.
Eye of Tzeentch
The Eye of Tzeentch is a third eye located somewhere on the body or armour of the champion and allows them to foresee the future and adjust their actions accordingly2.
Inferno Bolts
Inferno Bolts are designed to work in Bolt Pistols, Bolters or Combi-Bolters and are bolts wreathed in blue-white fire that explode on contact with an enemy2.
Talisman of Tzeentch
The Talisman of Tzeentch is linked into the warp and is a blight on the mental control of other psykers2.
Thrall Wizard
Thrall Wizards are normally human wizards who follow Chaos Sorcerers in training. They work in groups of up to four but Sorcerers are more than willing to sacrifice these wizards in order to survive a poorly cast spell2.
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 weapon2.
Sources
- 1:Codex: Space Marines (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)
- 2:Warhammer 40,000: Wargear
- 3:The Flight of the Eisenstein by James Swallow
- 4:Dawn of War
Related Articles
| Aspects of Chaos | |||||||||||
| Chaos Space Marine Army List | Chaos Space Marine Armoury | Chaos Psychic Powers | Daemonic Gifts | Gifts of Chaos | Chaos Artefacts | Gods of Chaos | Renegade Chapters | Chaos Cults | |||
| The forces arrayed by the Chaos Gods | Notable Chaos Characters | Chaos Vehicles | The equipment available to the followers of Chaos | The psychic abilities of the followers of Chaos | The 'gifts' given to devout and successful followers of the Chaos gods | Equipment given by the Gods of Chaos to further their own causes | Rare objects of Chaotic interest created throughout time | An analysis of the Gods of Chaos | See Daemon for an analysis of daemonkind | See Space Marine Chapters for links to the original Chaos legions | The parts of Chaos not related to the Chaos Space Marines |
