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'''Daemon Weapons''' are gifts of the [[Gods of Chaos]] Gods, unearthed used by particularly chosen champions of Chaos. and [[Daemons]] are imprisoned of Chaos. Bound (sometimes willingly) in the form of the weapon, but have a very powerful, persuasiveand imprisoned there for an eternity, and sometimes detrimental effect to their holder if is the wielder cannot firmly establish his mastery over the weaponspirit of a Daemon.
==Daemon Weaponsof Khorne==*'''Daemon WeaponAxe of Khorne'''*'''Berzerker Glaive''' - (unaligned)The '''Berserker Glaive''' is a weapon that the bearer must constantly fight with to remain in dominance. The blade contains the bound essence of a [[Bloodthirster]] which has been driven truly insane by its captivity. The glaive provides great protection for the bearer, but doesn't always destroy the right person<sup>3</sup>.
*'''Bloodfeeder'''
*'''Blissgiver'''
*'''Dark BladeLash of Torment''' - The Dark Blade '''Lash of Torment''' is jet black a living whip with wicked spikes along its length and contains no other marks is warm to blemish its surface. The blade has a perfect darkness although the hilt, pommel and grip are often adornedtouch (evidence for it being alive). The blade feeds on It lives off the souls fear of its enemies those surrounding it and uses it expels this power feeling to force the bearer on to greater acts of savagery in order to sate its appetitethose around.<sup>2,3</sup>*'''DreadaxeNeedle of Desire''' - The Dreadaxe contains a vampiric being with a thirst for the souls of other daemons. It is almost inevitable that anyone who opposes this weapon will die quickly. They usually take the form of a highly decorated double-bladed axe.<sup>2</sup>*'''Ether LanceNeedle of Desire''' - The Ether Lance is a gateway for warp power to surge into the materium and can be highly potent in both combat and at range. Bolts double ended needle, one end of deadly warp energy leap from the weapon over a wide area or lure enemies which is permanently inserted into the lance itselfchampion, utterly consuming them with warp energy.<sup>2</sup>*'''Kai Gun''' - The '''Kai Gun''' was from whom it absorbs various poisons and toxins produced by the machine smiths champions of [[Kai]] when the Kai system was absorbed into the [[Eye of Terror]] by the warp storm ''Gae-sann''Slaanesh. The smiths bartered their services for venom will throw anyone into a measure of protection from the daemons state of the warp delirium and produced many simply shut down the Kai Gun in return. Eventually this deal came to an end when daemons descended on Kai and butchered moment the population, leaving only the massive, arcane bolter-like weapons as toxins reach their legacy. The gun is massive and heavyblood stream, normally only moveable by two or more men, however a large daemon would have little difficulty with it. It acts as a conduit for the malice and hatred of its firer and melds them into tangible burst of energy.<sup>2</sup>*'''Accursed Crozius''' - An '''Accursed Crozius''' so potent is the ritually defiled weapon of a [[Dark Apostle]], the former [[Chaplains]] of the [[Word Bearers]] Legionpoison. At the time of the Horus Heresy, most Chaplains resisted They will often then remain slumped over the lure of Chaos and were slaughtered by their brother Astartes, however the Chaplains of the Word Bearers had the same fervent desire to find objects of worship as their Primarch Lorgar and so willingly turned to the dark devotion of Chaosneedle.<sup>23</sup>
*'''Manreaper''' - The Manreaper is a [[daemon]]icly possessed two-handed scythe, supposedly dipped in the filth seeping from the throne of Nurgle, that can kill multiple opponents in one motion. Also its daemonic touch saps the will of the targeted squad. It is primarily carried by [[Chaos Lord]]s.<sup>2</sup>
:The Manreaper was the [[Death Guard]] [[Primarch]] [[Mortarion]]'s weapon of choice, and others - including his elite guard, the [[Deathshroud]] - emulated his example. It is best known for being wielded by [[Typhus]], the Herald of Nurgle, both before and after his eventual fall to Chaos<sup>4</sup>.
*'''Pandemic Staff''' - The '''Pandemic Staffs''' are vessels for the diseases of Nurgle when they are carried from the Warp to the materium and can be released in battle to feast upon enemy units.<sup>3</sup>
*'''Bedlam Staff''' - '''Bedlam Staffs''' originate during the [[Horus Heresy]] from within the [[Thousand Sons]]. Since they turned to [[Tzeentch]] the Bedlam Staffs have been held by many warriors and are steeped in the psychic remnants of many warriors. When they strike, Bedlam Staffs remove all thoughts from the minds of the target, making them pause temporarily<sup>3</sup>.
:In Dawn of War, the Bedlam Staff is [[Chaos Sorcerer]] [[Sindri Myr]]'s melee weapon and it is extremely deadly against any infantry targets. It is not so effective against vehicles or buildings<sup>5</sup>.
*'''Deathscreamer'''
*'''Warp Blade''' - The '''Warp Blade''' is a Chaos Space Marine wargear upgrade, gifted by Tzeentch. The Warp Blade has the power to dissipate psychic energy directed towards it, as well as being a highly potent close combat weapon.<sup>3</sup>
==Other Daemon Weapons==
*'''Accursed Crozius''' - An '''Accursed Crozius''' is the ritually defiled weapon of a [[Dark Apostle]], the former [[Chaplains]] of the [[Word Bearers]] Legion. At the time of the Horus Heresy, most Chaplains resisted the lure of Chaos and were slaughtered by their brother Astartes, however the Chaplains of the Word Bearers had the same fervent desire to find objects of worship as their Primarch Lorgar and so willingly turned to the dark devotion of Chaos.<sup>2</sup>
:To prove their dedication of faith to the Dark Gods, the Chaplains corrupted their once-sacred Crozius Arcanum, their badge of office and symbol of the Imperial faith. With such blasphemous actions, the Crozius were blessed with fell powers to show that no servant of the Emperor, even the strongest-willed, is immune to the call of Chaos. In battle, they now serve not only as both weapon and mark of rank, but also a powerful link between the bearer and the warp itself.<sup>2</sup>
*'''Anathame''' The [[anathame]] weapons possessed by the [[Interex]] could have been daemon weapons as well, having been cited by Jephta Naud as bearing curses, or something similar in nature, that make them inimical to their chosen target.<sup>1</sup>
*'''Artekus Scourge'''
*'''Blade of Phaedron'''
*'''Daemon Weapon (chaos undivided/unaligned)'''
*'''Dark Blade''' - The Dark Blade is jet black and contains no other marks to blemish its surface. The blade has a perfect darkness although the hilt, pommel and grip are often adorned. The blade feeds on the souls of its enemies and uses this power to force the bearer on to greater acts of savagery in order to sate its appetite.<sup>2,3</sup>
*'''Drach'Nyen''' The most famous of these Daemon weapons is the Daemon Sword [[Drach'nyen]], carried by [[Abaddon the Despoiler]] and harbouring the daemon Drach'nyen. All that is known about Drach'nyen is that it can "rend reality apart". Also, unlike other weapons that occasionally attempt to subvert their bearer, Drach'nyen is under Abaddon's complete control.
*'''Dreadaxe''' - The Dreadaxe contains a vampiric being with a thirst for the souls of other daemons. It is almost inevitable that anyone who opposes this weapon will die quickly. They usually take the form of a highly decorated double-bladed axe.<sup>2</sup>
*'''Ether Lance''' - The Ether Lance is a gateway for warp power to surge into the materium and can be highly potent in both combat and at range. Bolts of deadly warp energy leap from the weapon over a wide area or lure enemies into the lance itself, utterly consuming them with warp energy.<sup>2</sup>
*'''Kai Gun''' - The '''Kai Gun''' was produced by the machine smiths of [[Kai]] when the Kai system was absorbed into the [[Eye of Terror]] by the warp storm ''Gae-sann''. The smiths bartered their services for a measure of protection from the daemons of the warp and produced the Kai Gun in return. Eventually this deal came to an end when daemons descended on Kai and butchered the population, leaving only the massive, arcane bolter-like weapons as their legacy. The gun is massive and heavy, normally only moveable by two or more men, however a large daemon would have little difficulty with it. It acts as a conduit for the malice and hatred of its firer and melds them into tangible burst of energy.<sup>2</sup>
*'''Sword of St. Aquitaine'''
==Sources==
*<sup>1</sup>:[[Horus Rising (Novel)]] by [[Dan Abnett]]
