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| − | + | A '''Wraithseer''' is a unique and rare type of [[Eldar]] [[wraith construct]], a [[wraithbone]] construct empowered by the soul of a deceased Eldar contained within a [[spirit stone]].{{Fn|1b}} | |
| − | A '''Wraithseer''' is a unique and rare type of [[Eldar]] [[ | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | Unlike a [[ | + | [[image:WraithSeer.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Wraithseer{{Fn|1a}}]] |
| + | Unlike a [[wraithguard]] or [[wraithlord]], a wraithseer's matrix contains the mortal spirit of a [[warlock]] or another powerful Eldar [[seer]], who still retains many of their former powers and instincts for battle. These wraithseers function in death as they did in life, leading at the head of a spirit host and wordlessly giving commands to the other constructs, able to perceive the world with greater clarity without the need for [[spiritseer]]s. While more common in ages past in the [[41st millennium]] very few wraithseers still walk amongst the [[craftworlds]], and it is believed that the spiritseers have lost the knowledge or skill to create new ones, making them very precious.{{Fn|1b}} | ||
| − | For combat a | + | For combat a wraithseer is always equipped with a [[wraithspear]] and [[wraithshield]], and may also arm themselves with a [[Bright Lance|bright lance]], [[Scatter Laser|scatter laser]], [[Eldar Missile Launcher|Eldar missile launcher]], [[starcannon]] or [[D-Cannon|D-cannon]]. Their [[psyker]] abilities are also quite potent, allowing them to assist friends and hamper foes. A wraithseer's mind is not clouded to the [[Warp]] in the same way those of the living are, so they can access upon greater reserves of power.{{Fn|3a}} Wraithseers have been known to cloud their enemies' minds with the terror of death, enliven the spirit stones of ghost warriors around them to inspire fresh vigour, and alter fate to protect themselves and their charges.{{Fn|1b}} |
==Known Wraithseers== | ==Known Wraithseers== | ||
| − | *[[Kayduin]]{{Fn|3}} | + | *[[Kelmon Firesight]]{{Fn|3b}} |
| + | *[[Kayduin]] of [[Biel-Tan]]{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|5}} | ||
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| + | ==Images== | ||
| + | <gallery mode="packed" heights="220px"> | ||
| + | Wraithseer.jpg|thumb|Wraithseer{{Fn|3}} | ||
| + | Wraithseer Kayduin 1.jpg|Wraithseer Kayduin{{Fn|5}} | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | ==Development History== | ||
| + | {{Trivia}} | ||
| + | {{Fanatic}} | ||
| + | [[image:PhantomSeer.jpg|thumb|right|100px|'''Phantom Seer'''{{Fn|4}}]] | ||
| + | Appearing over a decade before the Wraithseer, [[The Citadel Journal 36]] included a different [[Wraithlord]] variant with a [[Warlock]] spirit stone, known as the '''Phantom Seer''' designed by [[Andy Coe]]. | ||
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| + | The Phantom Seer was quite different, sporting a bimodal shoulder-mounted [[Warp Cannon]] and optionally replacing its [[Power Fist]] with a [[Flamer]] or [[Shuriken Catapult]] and its body was covered with protective runes and sigils. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
| − | * | + | *1: [[Imperial Armour Volume Eleven - The Doom of Mymeara]]: |
| − | *{{Endn|2}}: | + | **{{Endn|1a}}: pg. 121 |
| − | *{{Endn|3}}:[https://www. | + | **{{Endn|1b}}: pg. 182 |
| + | *{{Endn|2}}: [https://web.archive.org/web/20191013053737/https://www.dawnofwar.com/article/unit-spotlight-wraithseer-kayduin Dawn of War III website: Spotlight: Wraithseer Kayduin (posted Oct 04 2017)] ''(archived Oct 13 2019, last accessed Feb 12 2026)'' | ||
| + | *{{Endn|3}}: [[Valedor (Novel)]] | ||
| + | **{{Endn|3a}}: Chapter 2 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|3b}}: Chapter 3 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|4}}: [[The Citadel Journal 36]], pgs. 57-58 - ''From the Forges of Khaine'' {{Fanatic End}} | ||
| + | *{{Endn|5}}: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74yPEodODiw Dawn of War Youtube channel: Dawn of War III - Endless War Update] | ||
{{EldarVehicles}} | {{EldarVehicles}} | ||
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| + | [[Category:Vehicles (Eldar)]] | ||
[[Category:Walkers]] | [[Category:Walkers]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:30, 13 February 2026
A Wraithseer is a unique and rare type of Eldar wraith construct, a wraithbone construct empowered by the soul of a deceased Eldar contained within a spirit stone.[1b]
Overview
Unlike a wraithguard or wraithlord, a wraithseer's matrix contains the mortal spirit of a warlock or another powerful Eldar seer, who still retains many of their former powers and instincts for battle. These wraithseers function in death as they did in life, leading at the head of a spirit host and wordlessly giving commands to the other constructs, able to perceive the world with greater clarity without the need for spiritseers. While more common in ages past in the 41st millennium very few wraithseers still walk amongst the craftworlds, and it is believed that the spiritseers have lost the knowledge or skill to create new ones, making them very precious.[1b]
For combat a wraithseer is always equipped with a wraithspear and wraithshield, and may also arm themselves with a bright lance, scatter laser, Eldar missile launcher, starcannon or D-cannon. Their psyker abilities are also quite potent, allowing them to assist friends and hamper foes. A wraithseer's mind is not clouded to the Warp in the same way those of the living are, so they can access upon greater reserves of power.[3a] Wraithseers have been known to cloud their enemies' minds with the terror of death, enliven the spirit stones of ghost warriors around them to inspire fresh vigour, and alter fate to protect themselves and their charges.[1b]
Known Wraithseers
Images
Development History
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Appearing over a decade before the Wraithseer, The Citadel Journal 36 included a different Wraithlord variant with a Warlock spirit stone, known as the Phantom Seer designed by Andy Coe.
The Phantom Seer was quite different, sporting a bimodal shoulder-mounted Warp Cannon and optionally replacing its Power Fist with a Flamer or Shuriken Catapult and its body was covered with protective runes and sigils.
Sources
- 1: Imperial Armour Volume Eleven - The Doom of Mymeara:
- 2: Dawn of War III website: Spotlight: Wraithseer Kayduin (posted Oct 04 2017) (archived Oct 13 2019, last accessed Feb 12 2026)
- 3: Valedor (Novel)
- 4: The Citadel Journal 36, pgs. 57-58 - From the Forges of Khaine
Fanatic Press - 5: Dawn of War Youtube channel: Dawn of War III - Endless War Update
| Craftworld Eldar Vehicles | |
|---|---|
| Light Vehicles | Jetbike (Raptor Jetbike) • Hornet • Vyper |
| Walkers | War Walker • Wasp Assault Walker • Scout Walker |
| Wraith Constructs | Wraithblade • Wraithguard • Wraithknight • Wraithlord • Wraithseer |
| Artillery | Anti-Aircraft Platform • Support Weapon Batteries (D-Cannon • Vibro Cannon • Shadow Weaver) |
| Grav-Tanks | Falcon • Fire Prism • Firestorm • Night Spinner • Warp Hunter • Wave Serpent |
| Super-Heavy Grav-Tanks | Cobra • Lynx • Scorpion • Storm Serpent • Void Spinner |
| Super-Heavy Walkers | Eldar Knight • Eldar Titan (Revenant • Phantom • Warlock) |
| Aircraft | Hemlock • Nightwing • Nightshade (Crimson Hunter) • Phoenix • Vampire Raider • Vampire Hunter • Dawnsail • |