Staff of Light
A Staff of Light is a type of weapon used by high-ranking Necrons, including Overlords, Lords and Crypteks.[2a][5][6]
Overview
An exception among Necron technology, the staff does not use Gauss Weaponry principles; instead, it absorbs energy from thin air to release in the form of powerful lightning bolts. A secondary effect of the energy is a steep decrease in the temperature around the wielder; the cold freezes the limbs of those nearby, mechanical or not, which tend to shatter when hit by the staff.[1]
Later versions sport a Fractal Edged Blade on the top of the staff for increased damage.[2b]
Modifications
The Staff of Light can be further modified by its wielders to better serve them in battle.
- Gauss Flayer: A full gauss flayer embedded in the Staff of Light allows the Necron Lord to fire devastating bolts of energy at his foes.[3]
- Gauss Flux Arc: Multi-barreled flux-arc projectors are embedded in the Staff of Light, allowing the Necron Lord to fire devastating bolts of energy at his foes.[4]
- Necrontyr Sigils: Adorning the hilt of the Staff of Light, these ancient sigils empower the weapon to fire powerful gauss blasts at the enemy.[3]
- Reaping Blades: Added after the Skinning Blades, these additional blades allow the Staff of Light to cut though the toughest of armour, making it very effective against vehicles.[3]
- Skinning Blades: Able to flense flesh and slice through armour, these blades inspire dread in all those who face the Necron Lord in close combat.[3]
- Warscythe Blades: Can be added after the Skinning Blades, the Warscythe phase blades slip effortlessly through even the most powerful armour.[4]
Unique Staves of Light
- Staff of the Destroyer - Used by Imotekh[7]
- Staff of the Tomorrow - Used by Orikan[7]
- Empathic Obliterator - Used by Trazyn[7]
- Sceptre of Eternal Glory - Used by Szarekh[8]
Images
Necron Staff of Light.[2b]
See also
Sources
- 1: White Dwarf 218,
[Help] - 2: Codex: Necrons (3rd Edition)
- 3: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade - Commander screen; Wargear section
- 4: Dawn of War: Soulstorm - Commander screen; Wargear section
- 5: Codex: Necrons (5th Edition), pgs. 89-90
- 6: Codex: Necrons (7th Edition), pgs. 88-89
- 7: Codex: Necrons (8th Edition), pgs. 83-86
- 8: Codex: Necrons (10th Edition), pg. 88
