[[Image:ForceStaff.jpg|thumb|right|90px|An [[Imperial]] '''Force Staff{{Fn|9}}]]weapons''', also known as '''Force psy weapons''' , are advanced, psychically-attuned close combat weapons that are only fully effective in the hands of a [[psyker]]. The name of the weapon derived from the word '''"the force"''' — common term for psyching energy and its use.{{Fn|4a}} Force weapons effectively act as deadly, psychic extensions of the wielder's own powers. They are designed to allow a psyker to channel deadly warp energies into their victim, acting as a conduit between the wielder's mind and the flesh of his target.{{cite this}}

Large ==Overview==[[XenosFile:ForceStaff.jpg|thumb|right|alien90px|An [[Imperial]] monstrosities and [[daemonForce Staff{{Fn|9}}]]The name of the weapon derived from the term '''"the force"''', which is commonly used for psyching energy and its use.{{Fn|4a}} Force weapons effectively act as deadly, psychic extensions of the wielder's that own powers. They are resilient designed to conventional weapons can be slain outright by allow a single woundpsyker to channel deadly [[warp]] energies into their victim, acting as their bodies a conduit between the wielder's mind and minds are destroyed by the unearthly powers flesh of the Immateriumtheir target.{{cite thisFn|7a}}{{Fn|16}}{{Fn|18b}}

Large [[xenos|alien]] monstrosities and [[daemon]]s that are resilient to conventional weapons can be slain outright by a single wound, as their bodies and minds are destroyed by the unearthly powers of the Immaterium.{{Fn|7a}}{{Fn|16}} Force weapons take the form of swords, spears , or other close combat weapons. Within the structure of the weapon is interwoven a powerful psi-convector, formed into a precise serpentine shape which concentrates and directs psychic energy. This sometimes appears as a pattern on the blade. If a non-psyker takes up such a weapon , it functions as a standard weapon.{{Fn|44b}}

===Force weapon===The basic '''force weapon''' is weapons are used by psykers of all various psychically gifted races, often taking the form of a sword, axe , or staff. ===Imperial force weapons===Imperial force weapons often use the psychically-active crystalline material named [[Lorelei (Material)|lorelei]] as their basis, as well as for other psyker equipment like [[psychic hood]]s.{{Fn|17a}} ====Known Imperial force weapon patterns====[[File:Force Sword.jpg|thumb|right|90px|Force Sword{{Fn|12}}]];Melee*Blaze Force Sword{{Fn|18a}}**[[Deimos]] Mk IV{{Fn|18a}}**Obscurus Mk II{{Fn|18a}}**[[Illisi]] Mk V{{Fn|18a}}*Blaze Force Greatsword{{Fn|18a}}**Covenant Mk VI{{Fn|18a}}**Covenant Mk VIII{{Fn|18a}} ;Staves*Electrokinetic Force Staff{{Fn|18a}}**[[Nomanus]] Mk VI{{Fn|18a}}*Inferno Force Staff{{Fn|18a}}**[[Rifthaven]] Mk II{{Fn|18a}}*Voidblast Force Staff{{Fn|18a}}**[[Equinox]] Mk III{{Fn|18a}}*Voidstrike Force Staff{{Fn|18a}}**[[Equinox]] Mk IV{{Fn|18a}}

===Force rod===;Other'''Force rods''' are black rods of alien origin which act as psychic batteries. Psykers may store their psychic energy in the rod to be used in the future, giving the individual an additional source of energy in combat. The rod is used as a normal force weapon in combat, but the wielder may draw the stored psychic energy from the rod to increase the power of the attack.*[[Psi-bolas]]{{Fn|4b17b}}{{Fn|7}} Force rods are in some ways analogous to [[Null Rod|null rods]].

====Nemesis Force WeaponWeapons====

'''Nemesis force weapons''' are used solely by the [[Grey Knights]], who are all psykers, as well as some psychic [[Inquisitor]]s of the [[Ordo Malleus]], such as [[Torquemada Coteaz]]. The power unleashed by a Nemesis weapon is directly proportional to the individual wielder's own psychic capacity.{{Fn|2}} ===Aeldari force weapons===*A [[singing spear]] is an [[Eldar]] force weapon similar to the Witchblade, but which can be thrown, returning automatically to the wielder's hand.{{Fn|3a}}*[[Witchblade]]s are [[Eldar]] force weapons wielded by [[Farseer]]s and [[Warlock]]s.{{Fn|3a}}*[[Witch Staff|Witch staves]] function in much the same way as witchblades but are preferred by [[Spiritseer]]s.{{CME}}

===Witchblades=Other Aeldari force weapons===={{main|Witch Blade}}'''Witchblades''' are *[[EldarMiststave]] s are force weapons wielded by [[FarseerShadowseer]]s and .{{CME}}*[[Wraithspear]]s are wielded by [[WarlockWraithseer]]s; it is not clear if they are force weapons or not.{{Fn|3CME}}

===Singing SpearForce rod==={{main|Singing Spear}}A '''Singing SpearForce rods''' are black rods of alien origin which act as psychic batteries. Psykers may store their psychic energy in the rod to be used in the future, giving the individual an additional source of energy in combat. The rod is an Eldar used as a normal force weapon similar in combat, with an additional bonus of being able to break protective psychic auras on contact, on top of that the Witchblade, but which can be thrown, returning automatically wielder may draw the stored psychic energy from the rod to increase the wielder's handpower of the attack.{{Fn|34b}}{{Fn|7x}} Force rods are in some ways analogous to [[Null Rod|null rods]].{{CME}}

*[[Barbarisater]] — Carried by [[Gregor Eisenhorn]]{{CME}}*The [[Rod Black Staff of TiguriusAhriman]], used by [[Chief LibrarianChaos Sorcerer]] [[Varro TiguriusAhriman]] of the [[UltramarinesThousand Sons]].{{Fn|56}}.*The [[Traitor's BaneBlade of Ahn-Nunurta]], used carried by the [[Chief LibrarianPrimarch]] [[Magnus]]{{CME}}*The [[Malleus Argyrum]] carried by [[EzekielGrey Knights Grand Master]] of the [[Dark AngelsVoldus]]{{Fn|8CME}}.*The [[Black Staff of AhrimanManreaper]], used by [[Chaos SorcererTyphus]] of the [[AhrimanDeath Guard]] of the . Shaped like a giant scythe, it is also blessed by [[Thousand SonsNurgle]]to infect those it touches.{{Fn|6}}.*The force sword [[VitarusRod of Tigurius]], used by [[Chief Librarian]] [[MephistonVarro Tigurius]] of the [[Blood AngelsUltramarines]].{{Cite ThisFn|5}}.*The [[ManreaperSpear of Russ]] used by , a golden spear gifted to the Primarch [[TyphusLeman Russ (Primarch)|Leman Russ]] of by the [[Death GuardEmperor]]. Shaped like a giant scythe, it is also a poisoned weapon.{{Fn|6CME}}*The [[TitanswordStaff of Kelmon]], belonging to [[Kelmon Firesight]] carried by of [[Grey Knights Supreme Grand MasterCraftworld]] [[Kaldor DraigoIyanden]]{{Fn|11}}*The [[Malleus ArgyrumStaff of Ulthamar]] , carried by [[Grey Knights Grand MasterEldrad Ulthran]] of [[Craftworld]] [[VoldusUlthwe]]{{Fn|3a}}*The [[Blade Thunder of Ahn-NunurtaAsgard]], owned by the [[Space Wolves]]{{Fn|13}}*The [[Titansword]] carried by the [[PrimarchGrey Knights Supreme Grand Master]] [[MagnusKaldor Draigo]]{{CME}}*The [[Staff of UlthamarTraitor's Bane]] carried , used by [[Eldrad UlthranChief Librarian]]*[[BarbarisaterEzekiel]] — Carried by of the [[Gregor EisenhornDark Angels]].{{Fn|8}}

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