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| − | + | A '''Staff of Light''' is a type of weapon used by high-ranking [[Necron]]s, including [[Necron Overlord|Overlords]], [[Necron Lord|Lords]] and [[Cryptek]]s.{{Fn|2a}}{{Fn|5}}{{Fn|6}} | |
An exception among Necron technology, the staff does not use [[Gauss Weaponry]] principles, instead it absorbs energy from thin air to release in the form of powerful lightning bolts. A secondary effect of the energy is a steep decrease in the temperature around the wielder, the cold freezes the limbs of the opponents, mechanical or not, who shatters when hit by the staff.{{Fn|1}} | An exception among Necron technology, the staff does not use [[Gauss Weaponry]] principles, instead it absorbs energy from thin air to release in the form of powerful lightning bolts. A secondary effect of the energy is a steep decrease in the temperature around the wielder, the cold freezes the limbs of the opponents, mechanical or not, who shatters when hit by the staff.{{Fn|1}} | ||
| − | Later versions sport a [[Fractal Edged Blade]] on the top of the staff for increased damage.{{Fn| | + | Later versions sport a [[Fractal Edged Blade]] on the top of the staff for increased damage.{{Fn|2b}} |
==Modifications== | ==Modifications== | ||
The Staff of Light can be further modified by its wielders to better serve them in battle. | The Staff of Light can be further modified by its wielders to better serve them in battle. | ||
| + | *'''Gauss Flayer''': A full gauss flayer embedded in the Staff of Light allows the Necron Lord to fire devastating bolts of energy at his foes.{{Fn|3}} | ||
| + | *'''Gauss Flux Arc''': Multi-barreled flux-arc projectors are embedded in the Staff of Light, allowing the Necron Lord to fire devastating bolts of energy at his foes.{{Fn|4}} | ||
*'''Necrontyr Sigils''': Adorning the hilt of the Staff of Light, these ancient sigils empower the weapon to fire powerful gauss blasts at the enemy.{{Fn|3}} | *'''Necrontyr Sigils''': Adorning the hilt of the Staff of Light, these ancient sigils empower the weapon to fire powerful gauss blasts at the enemy.{{Fn|3}} | ||
| − | *''' | + | *'''Reaping Blades''': Added after the Skinning Blades, these additional blades allow the Staff of Light to cut though the toughest of armour, making it very effective against vehicles.{{Fn|3}} |
*'''Skinning Blades''': Able to flense flesh and slice through armor, these blades inspire dread in all those who face the Necron Lord in close combat.{{Fn|3}} | *'''Skinning Blades''': Able to flense flesh and slice through armor, these blades inspire dread in all those who face the Necron Lord in close combat.{{Fn|3}} | ||
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*'''Warscythe Blades''': Can be added after the Skinning Blades, the Warscythe phase blades slip effortlessly through even the most powerful armour.{{Fn|4}} | *'''Warscythe Blades''': Can be added after the Skinning Blades, the Warscythe phase blades slip effortlessly through even the most powerful armour.{{Fn|4}} | ||
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==Images== | ==Images== | ||
| − | [[Image:StaffofLight.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Necron Staff of Light.{{Fn| | + | [[Image:StaffofLight.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Necron Staff of Light.{{Fn|2b}}]] |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| + | ===Related Articles=== | ||
*[[Necron Armoury]] | *[[Necron Armoury]] | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
| − | *{{Endn|1}}: [[White Dwarf | + | *{{Endn|1}}: [[White Dwarf 218]], {{Cite This}} |
| − | * | + | *2: [[Codex: Necrons (3rd Edition)]] |
| + | **{{Endn|2a}}: pg. 14 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|2b}}: pg. 54 | ||
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Dawn of War: Dark Crusade]] - Commander screen; Wargear section | *{{Endn|3}}: [[Dawn of War: Dark Crusade]] - Commander screen; Wargear section | ||
*{{Endn|4}}: [[Dawn of War: Soulstorm]] - Commander screen; Wargear section | *{{Endn|4}}: [[Dawn of War: Soulstorm]] - Commander screen; Wargear section | ||
| + | *{{Endn|5}}: [[Codex: Necrons (5th Edition)]], pgs. 89-90 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|6}}: [[Codex: Necrons (7th Edition)]], pgs. 88-89 | ||
{{NecWeapons}} | {{NecWeapons}} | ||
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[[Category:Dawn of War]] | [[Category:Dawn of War]] | ||
[[Category:Weapons (Necrons)]] | [[Category:Weapons (Necrons)]] | ||
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[[de:Stab des Lichts]] | [[de:Stab des Lichts]] | ||
[[fr:Bâton de Lumière]] | [[fr:Bâton de Lumière]] | ||
Revision as of 20:55, 27 April 2020
A Staff of Light is a type of weapon used by high-ranking Necrons, including Overlords, Lords and Crypteks.[2a][5][6]
An exception among Necron technology, the staff does not use Gauss Weaponry principles, instead it absorbs energy from thin air to release in the form of powerful lightning bolts. A secondary effect of the energy is a steep decrease in the temperature around the wielder, the cold freezes the limbs of the opponents, mechanical or not, who shatters when hit by the staff.[1]
Later versions sport a Fractal Edged Blade on the top of the staff for increased damage.[2b]
Modifications
The Staff of Light can be further modified by its wielders to better serve them in battle.
- Gauss Flayer: A full gauss flayer embedded in the Staff of Light allows the Necron Lord to fire devastating bolts of energy at his foes.[3]
- Gauss Flux Arc: Multi-barreled flux-arc projectors are embedded in the Staff of Light, allowing the Necron Lord to fire devastating bolts of energy at his foes.[4]
- Necrontyr Sigils: Adorning the hilt of the Staff of Light, these ancient sigils empower the weapon to fire powerful gauss blasts at the enemy.[3]
- Reaping Blades: Added after the Skinning Blades, these additional blades allow the Staff of Light to cut though the toughest of armour, making it very effective against vehicles.[3]
- Skinning Blades: Able to flense flesh and slice through armor, these blades inspire dread in all those who face the Necron Lord in close combat.[3]
- Warscythe Blades: Can be added after the Skinning Blades, the Warscythe phase blades slip effortlessly through even the most powerful armour.[4]
Images
Necron Staff of Light.[2b]
See also
Related Articles
Sources
- 1: White Dwarf 218, [Needs Citation]
- 2: Codex: Necrons (3rd Edition)
- 3: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade - Commander screen; Wargear section
- 4: Dawn of War: Soulstorm - Commander screen; Wargear section
- 5: Codex: Necrons (5th Edition), pgs. 89-90
- 6: Codex: Necrons (7th Edition), pgs. 88-89
