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The '''Wraithguard''' are [[Eldar]] warriors who had allready fallen in battle, but due to a dire emergency or lack of living warriors, their [[Spirit Stone]]s are removed from the [[Infinity Circuit]] and placed in bodies of [[Wraithbone]], to fight again. The [[Craftworld]] [[Iyanden]] features many of these 'Ghost warriors' due to a [[Tyranid]] attack on their world.
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[[Image:EldarWraithguard.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Iyanden]] Wraithguard{{Fn|5}}]]
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The '''Wraithguard''' are [[Eldar]] warriors whose spirits are saved from death itself and arise once more in [[Wraith Construct]]s to wage war for their kin. These constructs are larger than typical infantry, spirit creatures whose senses are fixed upon the immaterial universe.{{Fn|4}} Wraithguard inflicted with an unquenchable anger and thirst for vengeance are known as [[Wraithblade]]s and kept segregated from their Wraith Construct kin.{{Fn|3}}{{Fn|7}}
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==Overview==
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[[image:Wraithguard2e.png|thumb|right|300px|Wraithguard{{Fn|4}}]]
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These warriors are saved through the guidance of a [[Spiritseer]] who removes the fallen warrior's [[Spirit Stone]] from the [[Infinity Circuit]] in order to place it into a psychoplastic body made of [[Wraithbone]]. Through the act, the robotic body is empowered with a living intellect that guides its artificial nature. This is done only in the times of emergency or when there is a lack of warriors. This is because the act of placing an Eldar essence into such a construct is considered abhorrent among their race, akin to necromancy, but none can deny the resulting warrior that emerges from the combination that adds to their arsenal against their enemies.{{Fn|3}}{{Fn|7}}
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[[File:WraithguardRune.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Wraithguard rune{{Fn|6}}]]
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However, the Wraithguard suffer from a phenomenon known as "[[Wraithsight]]" which alters their perception of the world from that of mortals, and causes them to react more slowly to changes on the battlefield. As a result, they are often led by [[spiritseer]]s, Eldar [[psykers]] who specialize in guiding and summoning the souls of the dead. The Wraithguard are also fearless in battle due to the nature of their bodies and undead souls.{{Fn|2}} The most feared and wrathful of the Wraithguards are known as [[Wraithblades]], specializing in close-quarters combat.{{Fn|3}}{{Fn|7}}
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[[Craftworld]] [[Iyanden]] features many of these 'Ghost warriors' due to a [[Tyranid]] [[Kraken#The Battle for Iyanden|attack on their world]] which ravaged Iyanden's population.{{Fn|3}}{{Fn|7}}
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==Wargear==
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In war, the Wraithguard tower over their guiding [[Warlock]]s on the battlefield, where they bring death through the reality shattering [[Wraithcannon]] or soul-stripping [[D-Scythe]].{{Fn|3}}{{Fn|7}}
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==Images==
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<center><gallery widths=200 heights=200>
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Image:Wraithguard-Iyanden.jpg|A 2nd Edition Wraithguard from craftworld Iyanden
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DScythe.jpg|6th Edition Wraithguard with [[D-Scythe]]
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==See also==
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*[[Wraithlord]]
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*[[Wraithseer]]
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*[[Aspect Shell]]
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*[[Castigator (Dark Eldar)]]
  
 
==Sources==
 
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*[[Codex: Eldar (4th Edition)]], [[Codex: Eldar (3rd Edition)]]
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Eldar (3rd Edition)]], pg. 18
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Eldar (4th Edition)]], pg. 46
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*{{Endn|3}}: [[Codex: Eldar (6th Edition)]], pg. 49
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*{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex: Eldar (2nd Edition)]], pg. 27
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*{{Endn|5}}: [[Codex: Craftworlds (7th Edition)]] (E-book) - ''Wraith hosts''
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*{{Endn|6}}: [[Codex: Craftworlds (8th Edition)]], pg. 62
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*{{Endn|7}}: [[Codex: Eldar (6th Edition)]](E-Book), pg. 76
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===Uncited===
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*[http://uk.games-workshop.com/eldar/gallery/9/ Games Workshop Website]
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==Related Articles==
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[[Category:Troops (Craftworld Eldar)]]
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*[[Eldar Army List]]
 
  
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Latest revision as of 16:41, 1 March 2026

Iyanden Wraithguard[5]

The Wraithguard are Eldar warriors whose spirits are saved from death itself and arise once more in Wraith Constructs to wage war for their kin. These constructs are larger than typical infantry, spirit creatures whose senses are fixed upon the immaterial universe.[4] Wraithguard inflicted with an unquenchable anger and thirst for vengeance are known as Wraithblades and kept segregated from their Wraith Construct kin.[3][7]

Overview

Wraithguard[4]

These warriors are saved through the guidance of a Spiritseer who removes the fallen warrior's Spirit Stone from the Infinity Circuit in order to place it into a psychoplastic body made of Wraithbone. Through the act, the robotic body is empowered with a living intellect that guides its artificial nature. This is done only in the times of emergency or when there is a lack of warriors. This is because the act of placing an Eldar essence into such a construct is considered abhorrent among their race, akin to necromancy, but none can deny the resulting warrior that emerges from the combination that adds to their arsenal against their enemies.[3][7]

Wraithguard rune[6]

However, the Wraithguard suffer from a phenomenon known as "Wraithsight" which alters their perception of the world from that of mortals, and causes them to react more slowly to changes on the battlefield. As a result, they are often led by spiritseers, Eldar psykers who specialize in guiding and summoning the souls of the dead. The Wraithguard are also fearless in battle due to the nature of their bodies and undead souls.[2] The most feared and wrathful of the Wraithguards are known as Wraithblades, specializing in close-quarters combat.[3][7]

Craftworld Iyanden features many of these 'Ghost warriors' due to a Tyranid attack on their world which ravaged Iyanden's population.[3][7]

Wargear

In war, the Wraithguard tower over their guiding Warlocks on the battlefield, where they bring death through the reality shattering Wraithcannon or soul-stripping D-Scythe.[3][7]

Images

  • A 2nd Edition Wraithguard from craftworld Iyanden

  • 6th Edition Wraithguard with D-Scythe

See also

Sources

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Craftworld Eldar Forces
Command Autarchs • Bonesingers • Farseers • Spiritseers • Warlocks • Exarchs
Aspect Warriors
Troops Guardians (Guardian Defenders • Storm Guardians) • Windrider Squadrons • Rangers (Pathfinders • Shroud Runners) • Ghost-Warriors • Wraithguard • Wraithblades
Support Weapons Grav Platform • Support Battery • War Walker
Constructs Avatar of Khaine • Wraithknight • Wraithlord
Special Characters Amallyn Shadowguide • Eldrad Ulthran • Illic Nightspear • Iyanna Arienal • Nuadhu 'Fireheart' • Yriel
Phoenix Lords Asurmen • Baharroth • Drastanta • Fuegan • Irillyth • Jain Zar • Karandras • Lhykhis • Maugan Ra
Fortifications Webway Gate
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