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===Furioso Force Halberd=== | ===Furioso Force Halberd=== | ||
Furioso Force Halberds are basically Dreadnought sized force weapons used by Blood Angel Librarian Dreadnoughts. | Furioso Force Halberds are basically Dreadnought sized force weapons used by Blood Angel Librarian Dreadnoughts. | ||
===Psilencer=== | |||
[[File:PsilencerArt.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Psilencer]] | |||
One of the few available ''ranged'' Force weapons. | |||
Psilencers are a type of psionic weapon created by an unknown Xeno race and made use of by the [[Grey Knights]] Chapter. Whether the technology was [[Blood Ravens|stolen or freely given]] to the Grey Knights is not known; all that is known is that it is unlike any weapon within the armories of the Imperium. | |||
They function by channeling the psychic might of the user where it is not only focused but amplified. The unique design means that it lacks a triggering mechanism but instead the wielder channels his psychic might into the containment core of the weapon - after which, focusing crystals channel the resultant energy into a refined azure energy pulse capable of destabilizing the physical form of a Daemon. | |||
On the tabletp, it is pretty underwhelming despite the cool fluff; being a gatling gun that fires off six shots a turn at strength 4 at AP-, so daemons with armor will shake it off and even Orks [[Fail|get saves against it]]... at least, until you learn that you can [[Awesome|use Force on this.]] If you're fighting a lot of multi-wound monsters, you are spamming Psilencers; their precious [[Plot armor|plot armor]] can only protect them for so long. Still, this is still a S4 weapon, so you aren't looking to go one-on-one with a [[Greater Daemon]]. What the Psilencer is better for is killing swarms or multiwound infantry, or for denying Feel No Pain. Of course, then it is competing with the Psycannon and Incinerator, so competition is high. | |||
===Gatling Psilencer=== | |||
[[File:Gatling_Psilencer.JPG|200px|right|thumb|Gatling Psilencer]] | |||
The Psilencer on Crystal Meth. The ''other'' available ranged Force weapon. | |||
A Gatling Psilencer is far more powerful version of the regular Psilencer. Far too large for a single Grey Knight, it is reserved for the infamous baby carriers known as the [[Nemesis Dreadknight]]. This is used for those extra large Daemons that just won't die in a single barrage of mind bullets and holy promethium. The mechanics of the Gatling Psilencer is similiar to its smaller kin, but obviously mounts more barrels and a larger focusing crystal for even bigger mind bullets. | |||
On the crunch, it is basically similiar to the regular Psilencer but it pumps out 12 shots with Force, making it more [[Dakka]] and more chance to mulch swarm armies. Unfortunately, despite the increase size, [[Wat|it is still only a S4 AP- weapon.]] | |||
==Eldar weapons== | ==Eldar weapons== | ||
Revision as of 10:08, 5 January 2018
Force weapons are psychic weapons in Warhammer 40,000, used by the Imperium of Man, Chaos Space Marines, and the Eldar. They are used almost exclusively as close combat weapons by psykers, and serve to store up and channel psychic energy. Force weapons are very useful against Daemons, as Warp energy is one of the few surefire ways to put down a Daemon.
The only army that uses force weapons as near standard issue equipment pieces are the Grey Knights. They can also have ranged "force" weapons, such as the Psilencer and its Dreadknight counterpart, the Gatling Psilencer.
In 8th edition, generally bump a weapon's damage to d3. Previously, they had a psychically-activated Instant Death. In the role playing games, they tended to kill everyone, including the user, but that was true of most psychic powers.
Imperial
Force staff
Serving as a conduit for psychic energy, force staffs are used to channel the wielder's psychic power through the staff and direct it at an opponent, usually in the form of warp fire or warp lightning. Clan Raukaan has one that acts as a thunder hammer.
Force sword
Like the force staff, a force sword gathers the wielder's psychic power, but instead of channeling it at an opponent, it will store the accumulated psychic power as warp fire coursing along the blade, allowing the psyker in question to attack his opponent with a flaming sword.
Force axe
Like the force sword, but as an axe.
Nemesis force weapon
Nemesis force weapons are the signature weapons of the Grey Knights Space Marine Chapter. Made of special materials containing iron and silver, the power of a Nemesis force weapon is proportional to the Grey Knight wielding it. Additionally, Nemesis force weapons are one of the few types of force weapons that are also power weapons. The most common types are Nemesis force swords and Nemesis force halberds.
Furioso Force Halberd
Furioso Force Halberds are basically Dreadnought sized force weapons used by Blood Angel Librarian Dreadnoughts.
Psilencer
One of the few available ranged Force weapons.
Psilencers are a type of psionic weapon created by an unknown Xeno race and made use of by the Grey Knights Chapter. Whether the technology was stolen or freely given to the Grey Knights is not known; all that is known is that it is unlike any weapon within the armories of the Imperium.
They function by channeling the psychic might of the user where it is not only focused but amplified. The unique design means that it lacks a triggering mechanism but instead the wielder channels his psychic might into the containment core of the weapon - after which, focusing crystals channel the resultant energy into a refined azure energy pulse capable of destabilizing the physical form of a Daemon.
On the tabletp, it is pretty underwhelming despite the cool fluff; being a gatling gun that fires off six shots a turn at strength 4 at AP-, so daemons with armor will shake it off and even Orks get saves against it... at least, until you learn that you can use Force on this. If you're fighting a lot of multi-wound monsters, you are spamming Psilencers; their precious plot armor can only protect them for so long. Still, this is still a S4 weapon, so you aren't looking to go one-on-one with a Greater Daemon. What the Psilencer is better for is killing swarms or multiwound infantry, or for denying Feel No Pain. Of course, then it is competing with the Psycannon and Incinerator, so competition is high.
Gatling Psilencer
The Psilencer on Crystal Meth. The other available ranged Force weapon.
A Gatling Psilencer is far more powerful version of the regular Psilencer. Far too large for a single Grey Knight, it is reserved for the infamous baby carriers known as the Nemesis Dreadknight. This is used for those extra large Daemons that just won't die in a single barrage of mind bullets and holy promethium. The mechanics of the Gatling Psilencer is similiar to its smaller kin, but obviously mounts more barrels and a larger focusing crystal for even bigger mind bullets.
On the crunch, it is basically similiar to the regular Psilencer but it pumps out 12 shots with Force, making it more Dakka and more chance to mulch swarm armies. Unfortunately, despite the increase size, it is still only a S4 AP- weapon.
Eldar weapons
Witch Blade
Used by Eldar Seers, particularly Farseers and Warlocks, Witchblades serve as Force Swords with a crystalline, helix shaped force crystal that is powered by the wielder's psychic power.
Singing Spear
A Singing Spear is a force spear which will store psychic energy derived from an Eldar Seer, which the Seer will then throw at an opponent. Once it has struck its opponent, the Singing Spear will return to its wielder.
Eyeburst
The weird helmet looking thing found on Medusae. A Medusae can open its host's steel visor and paralyze those under its gaze with a wave of raw anguish, plunging them into a coma from which there is no recovery.
Bloodstone
A Bloodstone is a rare and exotic weapon forged from the broken Soul Stone of an Eldar Exarch. It can be used in close proximity to an enemy, unleashing a single pulse of baleful energy that will boil their blood. The main users are Incubi.