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'''Hexagrammic Wards''' (also spelled '''Hexagrammatic'''){{Fn|7}}{{Fn|9}} are techno-arcane devices from the [[Dark Age of Technology]], designed to protect against [[Psyker|psychic]] forces.{{Fn|4}} These wards strengthen the boundaries between [[realspace]] and the [[Warp]] in a small area, reducing the effects of warp incursions.{{Fn|9}} These wards are utilised by a variety of [[Imperial]]{{Fn|1}} and [[Chaos]] forces.{{Fn|11}}
 
'''Hexagrammic Wards''' (also spelled '''Hexagrammatic'''){{Fn|7}}{{Fn|9}} are techno-arcane devices from the [[Dark Age of Technology]], designed to protect against [[Psyker|psychic]] forces.{{Fn|4}} These wards strengthen the boundaries between [[realspace]] and the [[Warp]] in a small area, reducing the effects of warp incursions.{{Fn|9}} These wards are utilised by a variety of [[Imperial]]{{Fn|1}} and [[Chaos]] forces.{{Fn|11}}
  
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Hexagrammic Wards are used heavily in facilities regularly dealing with [[psyker]]s or similar [[warp]] interactions, such as [[Astropathic Relay Station]]s.{{Fn|7}} They're also seen throughout [[League of Black Ships|Black Ships]] (alongside [[pentagrammic wards]], a type of ward specially designed to repel [[Daemon]]s and their corruption).{{Fn|4}} These wards are also utilised thoroughly by the [[Grey Knights]] in both their armour and ships.{{Fn|5}}{{Fn|6}} [[Space Marine]] [[Librarian]]s of [[chapter]]s such as the [[Exorcists]] utilise hexagrammatic wards, alongside purifying incense, in their vaults of lore detailing ways to combat the daemonic.{{Fn|8}} These wards are also sometimes worn by [[Inquisitors]] when they know they will encounter [[psykers]].{{Fn|1}} For example, an [[Ordo Xenos]] might have various hexagrammic wards tattooed on their forearms or else-wear.{{Fn|10}} These wards can otherwise be used by the Inquisitor as powerful charms and canticles of faith to psychically unnerve heretical psykers in proximity.{{Fn|2}} Subdermal [[electoo]]s of hexagrammic wards are also effective defences against malign assault, but one must still defend themselves against the very physical threats [[Warp Entities]] can bring to battle.{{Fn|11}}
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Hexagrammic Wards are used heavily in facilities regularly dealing with [[psyker]]s or similar [[warp]] interactions, such as [[Astropathic Relay Station]]s.{{Fn|7}} They're also seen throughout [[League of Black Ships|Black Ships]] (alongside [[pentagrammic wards]], a type of ward specially designed to repel [[Daemon]]s and their corruption).{{Fn|4}} These wards are also utilised thoroughly by the [[Grey Knights]] in both their armour and ships.{{Fn|5}}{{Fn|6}} [[Space Marine]] [[Librarian]]s of [[chapter]]s such as the [[Exorcists]] utilise hexagrammatic wards, alongside purifying incense, in their vaults of lore detailing ways to combat the daemonic.{{Fn|8}} These wards are also sometimes worn by [[Inquisitors]] when they know they will encounter [[psykers]].{{Fn|1}} For example, an [[Ordo Xenos]] inquisitor might have various hexagrammic wards [[tattoo]]ed on their forearms or elsewhere.{{Fn|10}} These wards can otherwise be used by the Inquisitor as powerful charms and canticles of faith to psychically unnerve heretical psykers in proximity.{{Fn|2}} Subdermal [[electoo]]s of hexagrammic wards are also effective defences against malign assault, but one must still defend themselves against the very physical threats [[Warp Entities]] can bring to battle.{{Fn|11}}
  
 
During the [[Indomitus Crusade]], such wards were engraved in blessed silver on the back of relic badges known as [[Aegis Indomitus]].{{Fn|3}}
 
During the [[Indomitus Crusade]], such wards were engraved in blessed silver on the back of relic badges known as [[Aegis Indomitus]].{{Fn|3}}
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Latest revision as of 22:18, 28 January 2026

Targetdrone.gif This article is about the Human wards; for the Aeldari wards, see Runes of Warding.

Hexagrammic Wards (also spelled Hexagrammatic)[7][9] are techno-arcane devices from the Dark Age of Technology, designed to protect against psychic forces.[4] These wards strengthen the boundaries between realspace and the Warp in a small area, reducing the effects of warp incursions.[9] These wards are utilised by a variety of Imperial[1] and Chaos forces.[11]

Hexagrammic Wards are used heavily in facilities regularly dealing with psykers or similar warp interactions, such as Astropathic Relay Stations.[7] They're also seen throughout Black Ships (alongside pentagrammic wards, a type of ward specially designed to repel Daemons and their corruption).[4] These wards are also utilised thoroughly by the Grey Knights in both their armour and ships.[5][6] Space Marine Librarians of chapters such as the Exorcists utilise hexagrammatic wards, alongside purifying incense, in their vaults of lore detailing ways to combat the daemonic.[8] These wards are also sometimes worn by Inquisitors when they know they will encounter psykers.[1] For example, an Ordo Xenos inquisitor might have various hexagrammic wards tattooed on their forearms or elsewhere.[10] These wards can otherwise be used by the Inquisitor as powerful charms and canticles of faith to psychically unnerve heretical psykers in proximity.[2] Subdermal electoos of hexagrammic wards are also effective defences against malign assault, but one must still defend themselves against the very physical threats Warp Entities can bring to battle.[11]

During the Indomitus Crusade, such wards were engraved in blessed silver on the back of relic badges known as Aegis Indomitus.[3]

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