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The '''Chainaxe''' is a type of [[Chain Weapon]].{{Fn|1}}

==Overview==

It takes the form of an [[axe]] with motorized monomolecular chainsaw teeth and is able to tear through both flesh and armour with relative ease. While a [[chainsword]] may be wielded with apparent finesse, the chainaxe is a more simple and savage affair. The added leverage of the long haft allows its wide chain edge, makes for a heavier strike with each blow, but with less control or precision. Like a regular axe, these can have one edge or be two-sided. Each open edge contains its own chain loop, meaning that the double-sided version can still operate if one side is fouled. The weapon is often favoured by those who favour offence over defence or appreciate the hideous damage and terror these axes evoke. These axes come in both one and two-handed varients.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|11}}{{Fn|12}}{{Fn|14}}

==Versions==

[[Image:WEChainaxe.jpg|thumb|right|Khornate Chainaxe{{Fn|20}}]]

A '''Khornate Chainaxe''' is a heavier and more powerful version used by Khornate Berzerkers, effective at penetrating heavy armour.{{Fn|2}}

[[Image:GreatChainaxe.jpg|thumb|right|Great Chainaxe{{Fn|20}}]]

Two-handed Chainaxe used by [[Jakhal]] [[Cultist]]s.{{Fn|20}}

The '''Castir Pattern Chain Greataxe''' is a massive chainaxe used by fanatical followers of [[Khorne]]. It most distinguishing feature is a double-sided head housing two independently mounted chain assemblies, designed to be swung in wide swaths. The weapon is of size and weight that few can withstand a strike, though only the strongest and most fanatical can wield it.{{Fn|5}}

The '''Excoriator Chainaxe''' was a type of chainaxe used by the [[Rampager]]s of the [[World Eaters]] legion.{{Fn|17}}

Used by the [[Night Lords]] [[Space Marine Legion|Legion]].{{Fn|16}}

[[Image:Orestes Mk IV Assault Chainaxe.JPG|Orestes Mk XII Assault Chainaxe|thumb|right|140px| Orestes Mk IV Assault Chainaxe{{Fn|18a}}]]

Inspired by the enormous chain weapons employed by the [[Legio Tempestus]] titans, [[Orestes]] chainaxes are brutal in their simplicity.{{Fn|18b}}

====[[Orestes]] Mk XII Assault Chainaxe====

==Notable Chain Axes==

*[["Puritan's Wrath" Chainaxe]] - [[Astra Militarum]] Relic{{Fn|15}}

==Images==

*{{Endn|17}}: [[The Horus Heresy Book One - Betrayal]], pg. 253

*18: [[Warhammer 40,000: Darktide]]

*{{Endn|19}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Retribution]] - '''Frenzy of the Berserker''', wargear selection screen

*{{Endn|20}}: [[Codex: World Eaters (10th Edition)]], pg. 97