The forces of Chaos have erupted from the Warp with a major update to Index: Chaos Daemons in Warhammer 40,000.
This overhaul aligns the Daemon rules more closely with Codex: Emperor’s Children and the upcoming Death Guard, Thousand Sons, and World Eaters Codexes. Practically every unit has been updated, with key changes to stats and abilities—so whether you command Khorne’s berserkers, Slaanesh’s elegant killers, or the scheming forces of Tzeentch, there’s something new to look forward to.
Key Changes for Chaos Daemons
This update brings major buffs across the board, reinforcing each Chaos God’s strengths while refining unit balance. Here are some of the most notable changes:
- Khorne’s Favored: Bloodthirsters, Skarbrand, and Bloodcrushers now boast a 3+ Armour Save, making them far more durable in combat.
- Slaanesh Strikes First: Daemonettes and Tranceweavers now have Fights First as a permanent ability, ensuring they hit before most enemies in melee.
- Nurgle’s Resilience Grows: Great Unclean Ones now increase the Toughness of nearby Nurgle units, reinforcing their role as indestructible bulwarks.
- Kairos Fateweaver: New abilities bring more trickery and divination, enhancing his already formidable battlefield presence.
- Be’lakor Overhauled: The First Prince has undergone a significant Datasheet revision, likely solidifying him as a true force of darkness.
Shadow Legion Detachment – Be’lakor’s New Army
The Dark Master Be’lakor has arrived with his own Shadow Legion Detachment, allowing players to mix Daemons and Heretic Astartes in a force completely dedicated to his mysterious ambitions. This Detachment provides unique faction-wide benefits, granting:
- A thematic boon depending on the Chaos God allegiance of each Daemon unit.
- Additional abilities for mortal followers, reflecting their submission to Be’lakor’s dark will.
This Detachment is perfect for players who want a blend of Daemons and Chaos Space Marines, rather than keeping them separate in traditional army lists.
Living Online Document & Future Updates
With this update, Index: Chaos Daemons becomes a permanent online resource, much like Index: Deathwatch. This means:
- Rules for playing an all-Daemon army will remain accessible online—useful for narrative and tournament players alike.
- Regular balance tweaks and point updates will be made as needed to keep the army competitive.
- Some older Datasheets have been moved to Legends, as those models are no longer in production.
Final Thoughts
This update strengthens the Chaos Daemons faction while aligning them with upcoming Codex releases. Whether you prefer Khorne’s relentless slaughter, Slaanesh’s speed and finesse, Nurgle’s indomitable resilience, or Tzeentch’s reality-warping sorcery, these changes offer new tactical depth and battlefield power.
And with Be’lakor’s Shadow Legion, the option to mix Daemons with Heretic Astartes brings even more possibilities for Chaos players.
Stay tuned for more updates, and get ready to unleash the full power of the Warp!
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