Chain Glaive
Chain Glaives, also known as Chain Halberds, are a rarer type of Imperial or Ork Chain Weapon that combines the reach of a poleweapon with the gnashing fury of a chainbladen. These weapons come in a startling variety based on the sundry forge worlds and eras in which they were manufactured, but all are extremely deadly.[1][5]
Favored by the World Eaters and Night Lords, these are spear-like weapons with a double-edged Chain Blade attached to its end. They are used as either a slashing or thrusting weapon, with the long reach and lighter chain blade making it useful for quick strikes and maneuvers.[1] In the Night Lords Legion Chainglaives were a weapon of choice among the Commanders and Sergeants.[3]
The weapon is also used by certain Astra Militarum Rough Rider formations.[5]
Notable Chain Glaive Users
- Sevatar of the Night Lords
Images
Khorne Berzerker with Chain Halberd[2]
Night Lords Terminator with Nostraman Chainglaive[3]
See also
Sources
- 1: Black Crusade Core Rulebook, pg. 162
- 2: Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook, pg. 228
- 3: Forge World - Night Lords Legion Nostraman Chainglaives (last accessed 22 February 2020)
- 4: Necromunda: House of Faith, pgs. 118-119
- 5: Only War: Hammer of the Emperor, pg. 116
- 6: Warhammer Webstore : Exalted Eightbound