Stimm

Stimms or Stimulants are a type of performance-boosting narcotic utilized by the Imperium. Stimm is a powerful drug that works to mask pain and drive fighters on when their bodies would otherwise give up.^[1] They are often illegal on Imperial worlds, being controlled and produced by criminal networks.^[2] However some Stimms, such as Combat Stimms, are legally used by Imperial military forces.^[1]

Excessive use of Stimm's can lead to addiction and lessening of effect.^[1]

Known Stimm Types

• Combat Stimm^[4] - boosts strength and ferocity
• Celerity Stimm^[4] - Calms the mind, allowing for clearer thought.
• Concentration Stimm^[4] - Increases the focus of an individual.
• Medicae Stimm^[4] - Often referred to as "health boosters" or "health stimms", these stimms provide quick and immediate aid to wounded individuals.
• Blighted Stimms^[5] - "Blighted Stimms" used by the Moebian Sixth to spread Nurgle's Plague and enhance their troops during combat

Sources

• 1: Rogue Trader Rulebook pg.143
• 2: Necromunda: The Book of Judgement pg.9
• 3: Necromunda: Outlanders Rulebook, p. 58
• 4: Darktide Devblog: Traitor Curse Part II
• 5: Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - The Carnival | Cinematic Trailer