Power Weapons EXPLAINED! How Do They Work? | Warhammer 40K Lore

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[@Funnyspacemarine]

Power rocket hammer?

[@Mutavr]

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[@dwl5251]

Hey @weshammer, let us know if you are ok. That hurricane looked fierce.

[@AlphariusXX426]

Gray knight power armor or Gray knight terminator armor🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃😅

[@Mutavr]

@@AlphariusXX426 the have those powerchainhalberds, right?

[@RorikH]

What powers Tyberos's Claws? Their fear of disappointing him.

[@JackC92]

For the Emperor!

[@PMV-h2r]

Suffer not the Unclean to Live

[@isthisusernameavailable9609]

For the glory of the Imperium.

[@madmachanicest9955]

My favorite unofficial power weapon is the angry birds power folding chair slash monkey wrench because it's hilarious.

[@iuribranco7593]

@weshammer just wanna say that guardian spears are not exclusive to the custodes, certain marines have been known to wield them

[@JokerJames88]

The Xenophase blade of the Deathwatch is my favorite melee weapon, and I'd think it's technically a power sword just better.

[@andrewb3513]

I Just finished Horus rising and am halfway through false gods! I plan to read every horus heresy book and what a journey it will be! Thank you Weshammer For introducing me to this amazing world i just cant get enough of!!!!!! keep up the awesome work. Allways excited for a new lore video!

[@Neknesch]

It is always interessting, how such a "mere thing" as Power Weapons when mass produced could change everything.

[@elminster8470]

well if we go purely by the name of the game, i do love me some 2h crush weapons. the reach and aoe of sythe is cool but i also love the tried and true sword and board.

[@thesonicnacho3159]

Power sword? PAH!! THE POWER CHAIR IS WERE ITS AT.

[@PopeMetallicus]

Let's not forget the greatest of them all: the Angry Marines Power Chair

[@Noahloveless1]

"Its better to go for quantity over quality." Tell that to the Tau.

[@henryheavy8044]

Care to branch out to other franchises ? Like Battletech or Cyberpunk

[@waverlygarner6189]

During a session of Darktide today, a Zealot and I (playing as a psyker) held off a massive hoard and multiple elite-level enemies after two of our team members were downed too far away to save. The zealot was using a thunder hammer. I was using a power sword. It was awesome, and we managed to rescue our downed team. Emperor be praised :D

[@peterlepper5199]

I would love to see a video about Force Weapons. I've always found them to be one of the coolest types of weapons in 40k and there's more than enough lore for a video. In brief, Force Weapons are created for Psykers, each weapon specifically attuned to its wielder and often created by them. They are made with a psychoactive core so that the Psyker can mentally connect with the weapon and project their psychic power into the blade. When a Psyker strikes with a Force weapon, the blade acts as a conduit, allowing the Psyker to channel their power directly into the body of their target.

[@revanamell1791]

I was just thinking that a power sword powered by a Psyker might be a way to circumvent the battery running out haha.

[@yoursafeplace8476]

Dune does a great representatino of force weapons/psykers with the guns he teaches his army to use.

[@jasperzanovich2504]

Yes, those are even nastier weapons, much rarer too. Maybe they aren't actually rare but the people that can use them are.

[@flyingmissdaisy-.-293]

Emperor's sword is one correct? Or is it just a basic sword?

[@peterlepper5199]

@@flyingmissdaisy-.-293 The Emperor's Sword is described as a Relic Blade, which is a special type of Power Weapon. If it were a Force Sword, Guilliman wouldn't be able to use its powers, since he is not a Psyker. There is a suggestion that the Emperor infused some of his own Psychic power into the blade, but that's something else entirely.

[@knockfield4367]

You have got to love power weapons, being able to literally split the matter of an enemy is the coolest

[@starhammer5247]

Like the HF blades from Metal Gear.

[@doublep1980]

The Space Wolves have a variant of Power Sword & Axe, which have on their blades, teeth of the Kraken of Fenris, called "Frost Blades/ Axes". These Kraken teeth are hard as diamond and when the power field is activated, they make the blade shine like energized pieces of ice. They don´t freeze their targets on impact though, which would be even more awesome.

[@DonQuote]

14:00 Fun fact: Deathwatch Watchmasters are also known to carry Guardian Spears, though they call them Vigil Spears. Dunno if there's a lore-reason for why they get to carry Custodes' gear, but it's neat.

[@geraldposter1496]

My understanding is it was done as a show of respect for what the deathwatch does. Which i think is understandable. The deathwatch isnt big on glory or personal pride. Setting aside such feelings is important cor joining, cauae theyve got a job to do. Add in the idea that they also have a job that amounts to "keep an unending watch" and it wouldnt surprise me if the custodes actually feel the slightest bit of camaraderie with them. As for the different names, it's cause a vigil spear is outfitted with a fire selector so they can use the deathwatchs special issue ammunition.

[@louis-charlesnadeau3447]

The Thunder Hammer has to be my favorite just because of the "-Thankfully he only glanced you -It didn't feel like a glance -Trust me, if you are still alive, it was just a glance" quote from the night lords trilogy. Really shows the power this weapon holds!

[@andrewcastillou3193]

Hey Wes I just want to say thank you! You were the first person I saw talking about 40K and you drew me in! Since then I’ve started to get into tabletop along with audio books! I just wanted to tell you a big thank you for introducing me to 40K!

[@ezekielthedragon7558]

My absolute favourite is the power flail. Only used by rare elite units such as Dark angel knights and nurgle champions of the deathguard. Similar weapon can be mounted on a chaos dreadnought known as a power scourge.

[@jarethgriethe4439]

As a fan of the Raven Guard, lightning claws are a favorite of mine. Haven't noticed if you've done a vid or series on Eldar weaponry. Things like the Harlequin's Kiss or their shuriken weaponry. Could be an interesting dive. Also: stay safe down there.

[@edwinpeterson9983]

I'm kinda interested in how the Power Chair works. Do you wield it as a blunt force weapon? Or as a semi-bladed weapon?

[@clydecraft5642]

power chairs have the ability to impart great force or slice depending on how you hold the chair

[@curiouswind9196]

They are like the trick weapons from Bloodborne

[@edwinpeterson9983]

@@curiouswind9196 this, I gotta see.

[@dittoma]

Another awesome video! I can't imagine how long they take to make! I'd love to hear more about the weapons, and gear, of the imperial guardsmen! Videos like these are mainly how I learn about the 40k universe, and I think it'd be really cool to hear about the His army! Is the gear the same for every member? If not, are they exclusive? Do you have to be granted access to those weapons, or can you just pick them up off the battle field? I can't wait to watch your next video! Take care

[@calugareanuvasile372]

Can you make a video about the geographi of warhemer 40k were

[@apexomegayt]

Power Chair

[@larsmatson9088]

Omg I love power weapons

[@Goobersnitzel]

Ian is an hour away from landfall and I commend you Mr. Hammer on your unwavering dedication to the God King. Survive my friend!

[@18videowatcher41]

For practical purposes, I’d probably opt for a power sword, but stylistically, I’m quite fond of lightning claws.

[@johnsilverman656]

The thing id most want to hear about is the psychic weapons - stuff like the Ynnari Croneswords, the emperor’s sword, the Thousand Sons’ staves, etc

[@ohamatchhams]

Unfortunately not much of the infos of these weapons are given yet, even Russ' and Valdor's spears haven't got much informations revolved around them

[@unarmored9973]

Great video. I agree with the "quantity over quality" argument for the limited numbers of power weapons, but the cost is usually more than JUST the weapon. I feel that if you give an Astartes a power weapon, now he certainly needs better armor such as Aegis, Mark X, Errant, Terminator or Artificer. This is so the Imperium doesn't easily "lose" such an expensive asset to relatively minor engagements, he also needs to be exceptionally minded and trained for the same reason. The power weapon seems to be part of a "full set" of excellence at every aspect of armor, weaponry and training -an Astartes generally has all three (Although exceptions do exist obviously). This makes the cost of a power weapon exponentially higher than just the weapon alone.

[@luker2693]

Well, it’s why you typically see veteran marines wielding them.

[@boomer5007]

The Power Sword is my favourite. Ik it's basic, considering the alternatives, but the sword is so versatile, so elegant and so efective, I can't not pick it as my favourite 😀

[@bobbiebrown631]

I LOVE YOU WES!!! YOUR CONTENT IS THE DOPEST ON THIS PLATFORM!!!!

[@guywholikesmemes4993]

The necrons have blades that according to string theory and other dimensional based theories, should logically be able to exist in any universe they want to be in should they vibrate at the correct "reality level"(or whatever term u wanna use) and that's honestly why you just don't fuck with their melee weapons almost as much as you don't with their horrifying death machines.

[@jonathanathor117]

natural frequency of the universe itself. string theory is pretty interesting rabbit hole.

[@guywholikesmemes4993]

@@jonathanathor117 yeah and it's also pretty likely to be true given that not only does everything seem to vibrate, but it even solves Einstein's complaints with physics.

[@jonathanathor117]

@@guywholikesmemes4993 DC comics introduced me to string theory and that one video on numberphile where they proved all the whole numbers from 1 to infinity equals to -1/12.

[@guywholikesmemes4993]

@@jonathanathor117 same. I highly recommend you watch the imaginary axis, more specifically: his 2 videos on the DC villain darkseid. It will really make you see reality differently.

[@jonathanathor117]

@@guywholikesmemes4993 DC lore and marvel lore are pretty underrated.

[@satellitecannon4717]

Thanks for helping me get into the warhammer universe, your vids are always awesome and entertaining. If it's possible I hope to see a video on the ships of the 40k universe such as the terminus est or the dreaded planet killer. There's a ton of lore surrounding them and would make a great video.

[@casbot71]

For the truly _"brave"_ - the *Power Nunchucks.*

[@riven5677]

So only imperial guardsmen due to the standard issue adamantium balls

[@riven5677]

Also that’s a good joke

[@jakemyers2923]

Gotta say the criminally underrated power maul is one of my favorites, basically a flanged mace with a power field, even unpowered in the hands of a space marine it can maim other space marines with single blows…..in the lore at least 😂

[@jmack5363]

I love the look of axes. I used a blight lord chain axe head on one of my black legion models. I also used the hammer from a hellbrute on my warsmith.

[@mtgzero]

Best way to start a Wednesday. With some grim dark lore

[@revanamell1791]

A bow would be interesting. Ranged weapon that can tear a nice hole through anything. The arrows would be insanely expensive.

[@blazikenking]

What about making it a plasma bow with power arms? Arrows at range, melee up close.

[@lildog10100]

Strictly because I'm a necromancer fanatic, the scythe is just perfect in my mind for intimidating and dismembering xenos !

[@elricengquist9989]

I always though an interesting concept for a different style of power weapon, would be something like a momentum or grav/kinetic weapon. Something like a chain-mace or Meteor hammer like weapon that as you swing the mace/hammer around the momentum/movement of this action is stored in a handle of the weapon, and then using a hidden switch you can switch this to converting the stored momentum into pure gravity or kenetic energy focused in the head/heads/weighted end of the weapon. The amount of the stored energy converted could be controlled thru holding the switch for shorter, or longer periods.

[@chainsawsubtlety9828]

An elegant weapon for a more civilized age.

[@localdude2979]

is the Ork rocket hammer a power weapon?? I think if I believe it is, then it really makes it a Power Weapon 🗿

[@christiedt9818]

Wes. You forgot the most advanced power weapon ever produced. The power sack of power doorknobs.

[@juhovuolinko6446]

My own favorite power weapon is not just any power weapon, but a specific named weapon of a subclass of a power weapon you listed - The daemon hammer "God-Splitter" s, daemon hammers are a variant of thunder hammers that are made to be particularly deadly against daemons and other warp entities. They are blessed with sacred ointments and verses so as to have their mere presence near a daemon's form cause it to be undone. "God-Splitter" is of course the hammer carried by Gabriel Angelos of the Blood Ravens since the end of the OG Dawn of War, where Inquisitor Mordekai Toth gifted it to Angelos. According to lore, it has a piece of an Avatar of Khaine forged inside it, and since the AoK is my favorite 40k unit that just elevates God-Splitter to be my fav 40k weapon overall.

[@georgefeser6483]

I think you forgot the dreaded Power Chair. Favored by the Angry Marines

[@anonpatriot5649]

Wonder if you could make the teeth of a chainsword "power blades". Might be more efficient than an entire sword being writhed in power energy.

[@borderlands10]

To add a bit of context to the bladeless power weapon that uses a power source, that is known as a Sollex-Aegis Energy Blade and is an extremely rare weapon that was rediscovered from a long lost strand of archives within the Lathe Worlds of the Calixis Sector; It's essentially a protosaber from old Star Wars canon and I personally have turned it into what is essentially an archeotech version of a lightsaber by adding an infinite power source that recharges itself as it is activated in an Only War game I'm running (although the weapon itself comes from the Dark Heresy slpatbook Inquisitor's Handbook).

[@aguywithalotofopinions412]

Lightning claws will always be my favorites, especially in the hands of a Raven Guard or Night Lord

[@Maximus51022]

I’m a bit south of Tampa so I’m enjoying the storm with you, stay safe and keep up the good work

[@SubparDragoon]

I recently ordered my first 40k book because of you. I'm incredibly excited!

[@madmachanicest9955]

I think it'd be cool if you did a video on some of the forgotten imperial guard regiments. Like the Elysian drop troopers, the chemdawgs, or the mid guardian axes. (They're a little known regiment of melee assault troops belonging to the astral military. They're quite literally space human space Vikings effectively abducted from their planet and forcibly stalking the jet pack and turn out a window.)

[@edwardbryan9501]

Weshammer forgot about the Angry Marines' Power Foot and Powered Chair.

[@cockdepartment6610]

For the Emperor please make video about The Legendary Hero of The Imperium Ciaphas Cain

[@shawnpleil4699]

Better then chain weapons! I made a real chain sword! guess what they don't work unless you plan on fighting an army of small trees. lol

[@orin2706]

I think Nathaniel Garro's power sword, Libertas was pretty cool when I was reading Flight of the Eisenstein.

[@davetorres1893]

I will always favor the Thunder Hammers and Chainfists. Just brutal weapons that scratch that itch just right.

[@averageeughenjoyer6429]

Eviscerators are best of both worlds

[@danielli3299]

First

[@bigearl3867]

IDK about this weapon being available in 40k, but in my personal experience a war club is not a bad option. It can be used to batter an enemy and cause damage through blunt force trauma. When small to medium spikes are employed it can crack lighter body armor. Being a club you can swing for the fences with it. It can be thrust forward like a spear as well. Even if you're fighting a guy wearing a helmet, he going to get a concision at the very least on a head shot.

[@jonathanathor117]

So they're somewhat similar to the high frequency blades from metal gear.

[@Deathbringer_Live]

Tyberos The Red Wake has Power Chainswords mounted on both arms beneath his Lightning Claws, a truly violent astartes

[@MatthewDef]

My bare knuckle fist is the only power weapon I need.

[@MaKKin187]

Dont think you gave the power fist enough love here, its a demi god encased in armour that increases his strength that has a attachment to destroy molecular bonds and increase strength multiple times.

[@kbunlimited]

Hopefully you got through the hurricane okay, Wes. I always liked the thunder hammer in older editions of 40k, now the good ol power sword is probably my favorite. I'd love to see a video where you go into detail on T'au battlesuits. Whilst power fists may be a little silly, the Earth caste seemed to think they had merit. I love the lore behind the Onager gauntlets where they were prototypes invented during the Damocles crusade specifically to fight the Imperium and engage their tanks up close. Can't help but feel the Earth casters wanted to give them a taste of their own medicine a little XD

[@justinkim3517]

never seen a warhammer channel rise to such high numbers of subcribers in such a short amount of time. really glad that i discovered your channel at its infancy. one of my favorite things to do is to watch your video during dinner while sipping on spiced rum.

[@justinkim3517]

the moment i watched your Tau video i knew you would succeed greatly

[@bjornancraite2266]

i've always loved the lightning claw/storm shield combo. Followed by the simple elegance of a power sword- which is even better if paired with a bolt pistol.

[@AlphariusXX426]

Is the black sword from the black templar is it a power sword 🎉🎉🎉🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@g0blingaming]

[@CaptainSnackbar]

maybe next time do indepth on ranged weapons

[@cosmic_sporks8051]

So 11:55 does that mean the Emperor has a malfunctioning power sword??

[@driftx334]

Brilliant video wes my favourite power weapon is the power scythe because the death guard are my favourite faction in 40k and good luck with the hurricane

[@McBillyBoy]

Is black sword considered a power weapon?

[@riven5677]

I don’t think so as the sword basically concocts acid/poison designed for its next victim so it might as well be a power weapon in terms of cutting ability

[@riven5677]

Wait never mind I was thinking of the murder sword yes the black blades are power weapons my bad

[@uebse]

Generic coment for the algorithm

[@hassanmccraw5905]

Stay safe Wes, hope you’re doing well.

[@Killbill538]

I don't want this to come off like a back handed compliment but I love the 180° turn in your videos style because I honestly didn't give you the time of day. Now I literally wait every week for your videos. You're doing great 👍

[@aldun7044]

Hey Wes, thank you for introducing me to the amazingly vast universe that is 40K, I hope you continue making these great videos explaining the wealt of information that conforms the franchise, also, if you do a Adeptus Mecanicus deep dive, as you have already done with the Sororitas, Death Guard and T'au ammong others, could you answer what happens if a membee of the Mecanicus has some kind of hability that affects the Warp, I mean psykers, nulls and such, as, as rare as thos are, I doubt there haven't been at least one of them within the ranks of the Mecanicus. As I said, thank you very much and I hope you continue making this incredible videos.

[@thomasmixon6880]

Can you do a video on the tanith first and only guard regiment

[@joshvonbosch]

Power Staff.

[@135forte]

Thoughts on a T'au Battlesuit deep dive?

[@Ghost3210]

I still love the fact that everything is called "Power", except for Power Claws and Power Hammers ... those are "Lightning Claws" and "Thunder Hammers"

[@artpolo1867]

who is that guy in 0:47 his armor look so cool

[@seanwillis8745]

I don't remember his name, but he is a carcharadon, and he's literally the biggest marine ever. They used dreadnought parts to make his armor, and he can sometimes look custodes and primarchs in the eye because he's super fucking tall and huge. He wields dual lightning claws that also have two chain swords on the bottom of each forearm. Basically his arms are like if a blender, a great white jaw, and actual molecule splitting lightning had a baby

[@TheNeverm0re]

so that's why power sword is OP in Darktide

[@ianyoder2537]

OK wait. If the majority of power weapons were made during the dark age of technology, then why are they perfectly space marine sized? I mean just look at power fists. It's like they're costume fitted for these 8ft tall super solders.

[@weshammer]

Sorry, I knew that was going to come off confusing. Should have worded it better. Their technology can be traced back to the dark age of technology, but they were created in their greatest abundance when the imperium was still young, so there's a pretty big time jump between those 2 points😅

[@ianyoder2537]

@@weshammer Ok that makes more since.

[@johnathonowens6516]

Melta weapons would be cool to learn about. They r described and represented in so many different ways. Are they a beam weapon or a shotgun blast of heat?

[@eichler721]

Love the power weapons of 40K they are so cool and are a mix of ancient warfare and Scifi tech. Edit: Guardian Spears have always been my favorite. Love Halbert style weapons

[@jacktaylor6135]

love all the content man keep up the hard work because of your work I went into tabletop!

[@KingyoOtoko]

Power Fist silly?! Hersey!

[@addedcheese]

Spear over any other melee weapon always, I mean it was the weapon of war favoured by practically every army ever until gunpowder took it's place and reach in melee is almost always the deciding factor if both users are similarly skilled and equipped. Although I will have to admit that being able to punch a tank would be cool af

[@zainzyklon8661]

I prefer the power-axe but the best weapon would be a power-halberd! With it you can cut, punch and pierce.

[@doublep1980]

The Custodes have something like this, with a build-in Bolter for added Dakka.

[@zainzyklon8661]

@@doublep1980 You mean the Watcher's Axe from Captain-General Trajann Valoris

[@michaelshields3196]

Grimaldus' Crozius is my fave. It's such a brutal blunt force instrument.

[@Martdogg3000]

Powered hammers make the same noise as a Halo gravity hammer and nobody can tell me otherwise.

[@Sock66]

THE EMPEROR IS MY SHIELD

[@MJStapleford]

Power fist all the way. Especially if you are playing a Salamander in Deathwatch ttrpg, then you can negate the unwieldy trait and parry with it.

[@DemandAlphabetBeBrokenUp]

Ive been painting mini for decades. Power Swords are cool but a pain to paint. Pylar Glacier contrast paint just solved that riddle for me. No it's not golden demon level but ease? Speed? And effect? Yep....Paint that sword black, add the flame base with leadbelcher & Gold or another chrome. Be very sparing with the metals. Then coat it in the shining nuln oil and then that Pylar Glacier. Easy peasy

[@juniorolson]

#SpaceMarine Sargent: “Alright boys, grab your power banks, & get ready for battle.” #SpaceMarineSoldiers: *Connects USB Cable from Power Bank to Power Weapon* 🍸🧐🇺🇸

[@lurkingedge]

SMH. NOT your best work. Your script literally describes the iconic talon variant of power claws, made famous by Abbadon, Horus, and The Emperor of Mankind Himself, but you only show the fist mounted variant. "The Space Marines wield the largest amount of power weapons." No. You did not think that statement through. They might use them more commonly than most armies, but the Adeptus Sororitas, Adeptus Arbites, and the Adeptus Mechanicus all possess and can field more than the Astartes. Speaking of Arbites, you mentioned the all but unused power flail, but failed to mention the most common power weapon in Warhammer: The power maul. Come on, man!

[@blackc1479]

Can't believe noones commented on mech arenas lack of foresight in choosing their name. HEYYY, MECH ARENA! sorry....can't keep away from the puns.

[@RichterBelmont2235]

Bladeless Power Sword = copyright-free Lightsaber Burning Blade = Task failed successfully.

[@Av4ta7]

0:00 Gabriel Angelos, coolest Chapter Master of the Coolest Chapter in 40K. Go forth, Blood Ravens. "May none shall find you wanting."👍