Banshee Mask
From Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum
A Banshee Mask is a sonic weapon of terror worn by the Howling Banshee Aspect Warriors.[1]
The mask uses a special psychosonic amplifier, turning the Banshee's raging battle cry into a devastating psychic barrage. Enemies exposed to this psychic scream suffer momentary paralysis as their central nervous system is flooded with psychic energy, making them easy prey for the Banshees.[1][2][3] Eldar Autarchs who have mastered the Howling Banshee war path still often utilise these masks when fighting in close quarters combat.
[Help] However, the noise can be drowned out and overpowered by even louder sounds, such as Astartes yelling at the top of their three lungs.[5]
Notable Banshee Masks
- Terror's Lament - Wielded by Jain Zar[4a]
- Cronescream - Relic[4b]
See also
Sources
- 1: Codex: Eldar (2nd Edition), pg. 54
- 2: Codex: Eldar (3rd Edition), pg. 46
- 3: Codex: Eldar (4th Edition), pg. 31
- 4: Codex: Aeldari (9th Edition)
- 5: Void Stalker (Novel)