![]() The handguards of these swords work as a "knuckle duster" and is reinforced to take the force of a full-power straight punch to an unyielding target at close-quarters, without collapsing the guard on the hand of the user. The falx are most efficient when targetting the head, shoulders, legs and especially the right (sword) arm, which is generally exposed. These blades are described as leaving large gaping wounds, incapacitating the majority of victims. The inward curving point is still able to pierce the armour or flesh of the target behind their shield, rendering even the most reinforced shields much less effective against a falx wielder. Wielded by a skilled warrior, it is said these formidable weapons are capable of splitting a shield in two at a single blow.Īlternatively, these weapons are able to be used as a sort of hook, pulling away shields and cutting at vulnerable limbs, or striking the edge of a strong shield. The length of the falx allows it to be wielded with great force, the point piercing an enemy's helmet and the blade splitting shields. The blades are sharpened only on the inside, making it devastatingly effective in close-quarters melee combat. A one-handed weapon, these blades are always wielded in pairs. This deadly weapon takes the form of a medium-sized sword, whose curved blade is extremely sharp on the inside edge. It can also slice through walls and even damaged light armoured vehicles.Ī World Eaters Rampager wielding a pair of Twin Falx Blades. The Excoriator Chainaxe is fully capable of bisecting even an armoured Space Marine in a single stroke of its gargantuan axe-head. Such is the power of this fearsome weapon that little can stand against it, and enemies fall apart like kindling when struck. In addition, the weapon draws upon the additional mechanical support provided by a Legionary's power armour to drive this massive chainaxe's bulk at greater speeds.Īlso, its longer haft is designed to be swung in wide swathes. The chassis houses a mounted chain assembly of ancient Nucerian design, making it a much more powerful pattern of chainaxe than the average pattern. Huge in size and weight, only the strongest warriors are able to brandish this weapon. A master is fully capable of striking, ensnaring or strangling from a distance.Ī pair of World Eaters Rampagers wielding deadly Excoriator Chainaxes.Īlways a favoured weapon of the World Eaters, this variant chainaxe is an obscenely large double-handed chain weapon. While being swung, a meteor hammer may be wrapped around its user's arms, legs, torso, neck or waist, before being unwrapped by a powerful jerk of the body to deliver a devastating and swift blow. When used by a skilled fighter, its speed, accuracy and unpredictability make it a difficult weapon to defend against. The large weighted head can be used offensively as well as defence, allowing its wielder to parry attacks or ensnaring an opponent's weapon to disarm them. Using a meteor hammer involves swinging it around the body to build up considerable speed before releasing the meteor to strike at any angle. The primary advantage for using a meteor hammer is its sheer speed. ![]() It belongs to the broader classes of flail and chain weapons. This ancient weapon consists at its most basic level of one heavy, spiked weight connected by a chain. ![]() A World Eaters Rampager wielding a Meteor Hammer.
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