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| + | [[Image:MCW.jpg|thumb|right|[[Dark Angels]] Master-Crafted [[Bolter]]{{Fn|}}]] | ||
| + | '''Master-crafted weapons''' are used by all the Imperial armies, including the [[Imperial Guard]], [[Space Marines]], [[Daemonhunter]]s and [[Witch Hunters]]. It is a blanket term for any weapon somehow enhanced, either in design or increased power, and that stands out from the other weapons used by other units.{{Fn|9b}} | ||
==Effects and Distribution== | ==Effects and Distribution== | ||
| − | Making a weapon master-crafted is to make it incredibly ornate and decorated while also improving its functionality. Any weapon may be master-crafted and due to the improved design of the weapon, it is more likely that a target will be hit by attacks from this weapon. | + | Making a weapon master-crafted is to make it incredibly ornate and decorated while also improving its functionality. Any weapon may be master-crafted and due to the improved design of the weapon, it is more likely that a target will be hit by attacks from this weapon.{{Fn|9b}} |
==Examples of Use== | ==Examples of Use== | ||
==Imperial Guard== | ==Imperial Guard== | ||
| − | *[[Lord Commander Solar Macharius]]' master-crafted [[Bolt Pistol]] and [[Power Weapon]] | + | *[[Lord Commander Solar Macharius]]' master-crafted [[Bolt Pistol]] and [[Power Weapon]]{{Fn|7}} |
| − | *[[Commissar Yarrick]]'s master-crafted [[Storm Bolter]] | + | *[[Commissar Yarrick]]'s master-crafted [[Storm Bolter]]{{Fn|6}} |
| − | *[[Ibram Gaunt]]'s master-crafted [[Power Sword]] ([[Sword of Heironymo]]) | + | *[[Ibram Gaunt]]'s master-crafted [[Power Sword]] ([[Sword of Heironymo]]){{Fn|4}} |
| − | *[[Vance Stubbs]]' master-crafted [[Lightning Claws]] | + | *[[Vance Stubbs]]' master-crafted [[Lightning Claws]]{{Fn|1}} |
| − | *[[Lukas Alexander]]'s master-crafted [[Power Fists]] | + | *[[Lukas Alexander]]'s master-crafted [[Power Fists]]{{Fn|2}} |
==Space Marines== | ==Space Marines== | ||
| − | *[[Commander]] [[Dante]]'s master-crafted [[Power Weapon|Power Axe]], the [[Axe Mortalis]] and [[Inferno pistol]], the [[Perdition Pistol]] | + | *[[Commander]] [[Dante]]'s master-crafted [[Power Weapon|Power Axe]], the [[Axe Mortalis]] and [[Inferno pistol]], the [[Perdition Pistol]]{{Fn|10}} |
| − | *[[Chapter Master]] [[Azrael]]'s master-crafted [[Power Sword]], the [[Sword of Secrets]] and [[Combi-plasma gun]], the [[Lion’s Wrath]] | + | *[[Chapter Master]] [[Azrael]]'s master-crafted [[Power Sword]], the [[Sword of Secrets]] and [[Combi-plasma gun]], the [[Lion’s Wrath]]{{Fn|3}} |
| − | *[[Kayvaan Shrike]]'s master-crafted [[Lightning Claws]], the [[Raven's Talons]] | + | *[[Kayvaan Shrike]]'s master-crafted [[Lightning Claws]], the [[Raven's Talons]]{{Fn|9a}} |
| − | *[[Captain]] [[Lysander]]'s master-crafted [[Thunder Hammer]], the [[Fist of Dorn]] | + | *[[Space Marine Captain|Captain]] [[Darnath Lysander]]'s master-crafted [[Thunder Hammer]], the [[Fist of Dorn]]{{Fn|9a}} |
| − | *[[Chief Librarian]] [[Tigurius]]' master-crafted [[Force Weapon]], the [[Rod of Tigurius]] | + | *[[Chief Librarian]] [[Tigurius]]' master-crafted [[Force Weapon]], the [[Rod of Tigurius]]{{Fn|9a}} |
| − | *[[Marneus Calgar]]'s master-crafted [[Power Fists]], the [[Gauntlets of Ultramar]] | + | *[[Marneus Calgar]]'s master-crafted [[Power Fists]], the [[Gauntlets of Ultramar]]{{Fn|9a}} |
| − | *[[Davian Thule]]'s master-crafted [[Power Sword]] | + | *[[Davian Thule]]'s master-crafted [[Power Sword]] — [[Alexian's Blade]] {{Fn|1}} |
| − | *[[Indrick Boreale]]'s master-crafted [[Power Weapon|Power Mace]] | + | *[[Indrick Boreale]]'s master-crafted [[Power Weapon|Power Mace]] — Rogal's Fist {{Fn|2}} |
==Forces of Chaos== | ==Forces of Chaos== | ||
| − | *[[Cypher]]'s master-crafted [[Bolt Pistol]] and [[Plasma Pistol]] | + | *[[Cypher]]'s master-crafted [[Bolt Pistol]] and [[Plasma Pistol]]{{Fn|8}} |
| − | == | + | ==Sources== |
| − | *[[Space | + | {{Citation issues}} |
| + | *{{Endn|1}}: [[Dawn of War: Dark Crusade]]: Commander screen; Wargear section | ||
| + | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Dawn of War: Soulstorm]] | ||
| + | *{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: Dark Angels (4th Edition)]], pg. 46-50 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|4}}: [[Necropolis (Novel)]], Chapter 15 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|5}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Wargear]] | ||
| + | *{{Endn|6}}: [[Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition)]] - pg. 63 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|7}}: [[Codex: Imperial Guard (2nd Edition)]] - pg. 82 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|8}}: [[ Codex: Dark Angels (8th Edition)]], pg. 23 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|9}}: [[Codex: Space Marines (5th Edition)]] | ||
| + | **{{Endn|9a}}: pgs. 82-92 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|9b}}: pg. 98 | ||
| − | == | + | ===Uncited=== |
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*[[Codex: Imperial Guard]] | *[[Codex: Imperial Guard]] | ||
*[[Codex: Space Marines]] | *[[Codex: Space Marines]] | ||
| − | * | + | *[[Codex Supplement: Ultramarines (8th Edition)]], pg. 75 - ''Special-Issue Wargear'' |
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[[Category:Weapons (Adepta Sororitas)]] | [[Category:Weapons (Adepta Sororitas)]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Weapons ( | + | [[Category:Weapons (Astra Militarum)]] |
[[Category:Weapons (Inquisition)]] | [[Category:Weapons (Inquisition)]] | ||
[[Category:Weapons (Space Marines)]] | [[Category:Weapons (Space Marines)]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:28, 10 March 2026
Master-crafted weapons are used by all the Imperial armies, including the Imperial Guard, Space Marines, Daemonhunters and Witch Hunters. It is a blanket term for any weapon somehow enhanced, either in design or increased power, and that stands out from the other weapons used by other units.[9b]
Contents
Effects and Distribution
Making a weapon master-crafted is to make it incredibly ornate and decorated while also improving its functionality. Any weapon may be master-crafted and due to the improved design of the weapon, it is more likely that a target will be hit by attacks from this weapon.[9b]
Examples of Use
Imperial Guard
- Lord Commander Solar Macharius' master-crafted Bolt Pistol and Power Weapon[7]
- Commissar Yarrick's master-crafted Storm Bolter[6]
- Ibram Gaunt's master-crafted Power Sword (Sword of Heironymo)[4]
- Vance Stubbs' master-crafted Lightning Claws[1]
- Lukas Alexander's master-crafted Power Fists[2]
Space Marines
- Commander Dante's master-crafted Power Axe, the Axe Mortalis and Inferno pistol, the Perdition Pistol[10]
- Chapter Master Azrael's master-crafted Power Sword, the Sword of Secrets and Combi-plasma gun, the Lion’s Wrath[3]
- Kayvaan Shrike's master-crafted Lightning Claws, the Raven's Talons[9a]
- Captain Darnath Lysander's master-crafted Thunder Hammer, the Fist of Dorn[9a]
- Chief Librarian Tigurius' master-crafted Force Weapon, the Rod of Tigurius[9a]
- Marneus Calgar's master-crafted Power Fists, the Gauntlets of Ultramar[9a]
- Davian Thule's master-crafted Power Sword — Alexian's Blade [1]
- Indrick Boreale's master-crafted Power Mace — Rogal's Fist [2]
Forces of Chaos
- Cypher's master-crafted Bolt Pistol and Plasma Pistol[8]
Sources
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- 1: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade: Commander screen; Wargear section
- 2: Dawn of War: Soulstorm
- 3: Codex: Dark Angels (4th Edition), pg. 46-50
- 4: Necropolis (Novel), Chapter 15
- 5: Warhammer 40,000: Wargear
- 6: Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition) - pg. 63
- 7: Codex: Imperial Guard (2nd Edition) - pg. 82
- 8: Codex: Dark Angels (8th Edition), pg. 23
- 9: Codex: Space Marines (5th Edition)
Uncited
- Codex: Imperial Guard
- Codex: Space Marines
- Codex Supplement: Ultramarines (8th Edition), pg. 75 - Special-Issue Wargear
