HEDONITES OF SLAANESH (Slaanesh Daemons) - New
The Slaanesh are a faction in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. They are one of the four Chaos Gods, with a focus on pleasure, excess, and hedonism. They are often depicted as beautiful and alluring, with a dark side that leads to obsession and corruption. Followers of Slaanesh seek to indulge in every pleasure imaginable, often at the expense of others.
The Daemons of Slaanesh are a faction of daemonic beings in the Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar tabletop wargames, as well as the wider Warhammer Fantasy universe. They are aligned with Slaanesh, the Chaos God of pleasure, excess, and desire. These daemons embody the dark and hedonistic aspects of Slaanesh's domain, and they come in various forms, each reflecting different facets of the Chaos God's themes. Here are some of the key daemons associated with Slaanesh:
Daemonettes: Daemonettes are the most iconic and numerous followers of Slaanesh. They are seductive and alluring, with an otherworldly beauty that belies their deadly nature. They are skilled in close combat and can both mesmerize and kill their victims.Seekers of Slaanesh: Also known as Seeker Chariots, these daemonic vehicles are drawn by sleek steeds and manned by Daemonettes. They are fast and deadly, capable of striking down foes in hit-and-run attacks.
Heralds of Slaanesh: Heralds are daemonic champions and leaders within the Slaaneshi forces. They possess powerful magical abilities and often ride upon exotic steeds, such as Seeker Chariots or Steeds of Slaanesh.
Fiends of Slaanesh: Fiends are nightmarish and beastial daemons. They combine the features of humanoid and insectoid creatures and are known for their speed and ferocity in combat.
The Masque: The Masque is a mysterious performer and agent of chaos. She is a master of dance and can captivate and bewilder those who witness her performances. She embodies the themes of dance and ever-changing desire.
The Contorted Epitome: This dual-entity daemon combines both physical and psychic aspects. It consists of a Slaaneshi sorceress and a mirror reflection, with the ability to manipulate reality and bend perception.
Syll'Esske, the Vengeful Allegiance: Syll'Esske is a unique character formed by the fusion of two daemonic entities, Syll Lewdtongue and Esske the Vile. They are a powerful and enigmatic force on the battlefield, embodying dual motivations.
Myrmidesh Painbringers: Myrmidesh Painbringers are daemonic warriors known for their resilience and their love of pain. They are exceptionally tough and durable, making them difficult to defeat in combat.
Hellstriders of Slaanesh: Hellstriders are fast and agile cavalry units serving as shock troops for Slaaneshi armies. They are armed with lances and whips, reflecting Slaanesh's themes of pleasure and pain.
These are just some of the daemonic beings associated with Slaanesh. The faction's units and characters are known for their captivating appearance, speed, and a focus on both close combat and sorcery. They embody the themes of pleasure, excess, and desire that are central to Slaanesh's domain.
Frequently Asked Questions
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1. Who is Slaanesh?
Slaanesh, also known as the "Dark Prince," the "Prince of Pleasure," the "Lord of Excess," the "Perfect Prince," and "Prince of Chaos" in the Imperium of Man and "She Who Thirsts" among the Aeldari, is the Chaos God of pleasure, pain, hedonism, excess, perfection and decadence. Lust, pride and self-indulgence are the hallmarks of all who follow it. Slaanesh is the youngest of the four major Chaos Gods, having come to full sentience within the Immaterium only during the 30th Millennium. Slaanesh is dedicated to the pursuit of earthly gratification and the overthrow of all decent behaviour, as well as hedonism and pleasure for its own sake. It is the god of obsession, the Master of Excess in All Things, from gluttony to lust to megalomania. Its sacred number is six and the colours associated with Slaanesh are riotous purples, pinks and black. The Daemonic armies of Slaanesh are known as the Legions of Excess.
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2. What is the Slaanesh playstyle?
Slaanesh's strength is in blitz tactics and hard flanking. Slaanesh's Daemonic cavalry option, Seekers' low armour but high armour piercing and poison damage makes them the epitome of this glass cannon army. Great at flanking, kiting, and isolating targets.
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3. Best way to start playing a Slaanesh army?
The Start Collecting! Daemons of Slaanesh box set is a great place to start.
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4. Who are some popular Slaanesh characters?
Abyssa, Amnaich, Arhendros, Asteroth, Mistress Azaela.
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5. Are Slaanesh a good army to play with?
If you are seeking a competitive army, then the answer depends on the meta at the time, as every army has its ups and downs in the competitive community. Casual players should not worry about good/bad as it's all about fun.
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6. Slaanesh colours?
Pink/Purple are always classic. Lots of purple, white/grey tones with some blue tones as well