WARHAMMER 40,000 CODEX:

CHAOS DAEMONS ®

Official Update for 7th Edition, Version 1.3

Although we strive to ensure that our rules are perfect, Page 42 – The Two Heads of Fate
sometimes mistakes do creep in, or the intent of a rule Amend the third sentence to read as follows:
isn’t as clear as it might be. These documents collect ‘In addition, the right head also randomly generates
amendments to the rules and present our responses to one power each from the Pyromancy, Divination and
players’ frequently asked questions. As they’re updated Daemonology (Malefic) disciplines; the left head also
regularly, each has a version number; when changes randomly generates one power each from the Telepathy,
are made, the version number will be updated, and any Biomancy and Daemonology (Malefic) disciplines.’
changes from the previous version will be highlighted
in magenta. Where a version number has a letter, Page 43 – Scrolls of Sorcery
e.g. 1.1a, this means it has had a local update, only in Replace with the following:
that language, to clarify a translation issue or other ‘At the start of each friendly Psychic Phase, choose a
minor correction. Psychic Discipline from Warhammer 40,000: The Rules
and roll a D6 – this turn the Blue Scribes automatically
AMENDMENTS manifest that power without the need for a psychic test
Various – Psykers (they cannot swap it for the Primaris Power). This power
Any model with the Psyker or Brotherhood of Sorcerers is treated as having been manifested by the minimum
special rule may generate powers from the Daemonology amount of Warp charge points required to manifest the
discipline in addition to the others listed in their Army power, for the purposes of Deny the Witch rolls. Note
List Entries. that the Blue Scribes are not Psykers for the purposes of
any special rules that target Psykers.’
Page 32 – Blood Thrones of Khorne
Replace ‘TRANSPORT CAPACITY: 1 (Herald of Page 55 – Seeker Chariots of Slaanesh
Khorne)’ with ‘RIDER: Herald of Khorne (pg 29).’ Replace ‘TRANSPORT CAPACITY: 1 (Exalted Alluress
or Herald of Slaanesh)’ with ‘RIDER: Exalted Alluress.’
Page 32 – Blood Thrones of Khorne Please ignore the Designer’s note.
Add the following under Special Rules:
‘Bloodletter Crew: This model makes 2 additional Page 56 – Hellflayers of Slaanesh
Strength 4 AP3 Attacks in each Assault phase resolved at Replace ‘TRANSPORT CAPACITY: 1 (Exalted
Weapon Skill 5. These Attacks are made at the Initiative Alluress)’ with ‘RIDER: Exalted Alluress.’
4 step (though this does not grant an extra Pile In
move). On a turn in which this model charged, the Page 57 – Disruptive Song
Strength of these Attacks is increased to 5.’ Replace this rule with the following:
‘Disruptive Song: Enemy Psykers suffer a -1 penalty to
Page 33 – Skull Cannons of Khorne their Leadership whilst they are within 12" of at least
Add the following under Special Rules: one Fiend of Slaanesh.’
‘Bloodletter Crew: This model makes 2 additional
Strength 4 AP3 Attacks in each Assault phase resolved at Page 91, 92, 93 – Lord of Blood, Lord of Fate, Lord of
Weapon Skill 5. These Attacks are made at Initiative step Plague and Lord of Secrets
4 (though this does not grant an extra Pile In move). Replace ‘your army’ with ‘a detachment’ in all instances.
On a turn in which this model charged, the Strength of Add ‘…in that detachment.’ to the end of the sentence
these Attacks is increased to 5.’ in all instances.

Page 40 – Burning Chariots of Tzeentch Page 94 – Heralds of Chaos

Replace ‘TRANSPORT CAPACITY: 1 (Exalted Flamer Delete the word ‘primary’ from the first sentence, and
or Herald of Tzeentch)’ with ‘RIDER: Exalted Flamer.’ add ‘Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch’ to the list of Heralds
that can be chosen.

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Page 96 – HQ Page 95 – Herald of Tzeentch
Add the following Army List Entry: Add a final line to the Herald of Tzeentch’s options:
‘Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch��������������������������������� 50 Points ‘If a Herald of Tzeentch takes a Burning Chariot of
Tzeentch upgrade, the Herald becomes the chariot’s
WS BS S T W I A Ld Sv rider and loses the Independent Character special rule.
Exalted Flamer 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 7 - The Herald replaces the Exalted Flamer.’

BATTLEFIELD ROLE: HQ (Counts as one Herald). Page 94 – Herald of Slaanesh

UNIT TYPE: Jump Infantry (Character). Add a final line to the Herald of Slaanesh’s options:
UNIT COMPOSITION: 1 ‘If a Herald of Slaanesh takes a Seeker Chariot or
DAEMONIC GIFTS: Blue Fire of Tzeentch, Exalted Seeker Chariot upgrade the Herald becomes
Pink Fire of Tzeentch (pg 61). the chariot’s rider and loses the Independent Character
SPECIAL RULES: Daemon of Tzeentch, special rule. In both cases, the Herald replaces the
Daemonic Instability, Deep Strike, Exalted Alluress.’
Independent Character, Warpflame (pg 61).’
Page 102 – Burning Chariot of Tzeentch, Exalted
Page 98 – Blood Throne of Khorne Flamer, Unit Type
Add the following under Special Rules: Change the Unit Type to:
‘Bloodletter Crew’ ‘Jump Infantry (Character)’

Page 102 – Skull Cannon of Khorne FAQs

Add the following under Special Rules: Q: How does the Daemon of Tzeentch rule work in the
‘Bloodletter Crew’ Psychic phase?
A: As Daemons of Tzeentch gain +3 Leadership while
ERRATA manifesting psychic powers, they are more resistant to
Page 40 – Unit Type many effects should they suffer Perils of the Warp.
Change the Unit Type of the Exalted Flamer to:
‘Jump Infantry (Character)’ Q: If a Chaos Daemon Psyker generates all of their powers from
a single discipline from Warhammer 40,000: The Rules,
Page 58 – Command Benefits, Daemonic Corruption does he benefit from Psychic Focus in addition to Chaos Psychic
Change the first sentence to read: Focus (as the mandatory primaris power from Chaos Psychic
‘Any Objective Markers controlled by units from this Focus isn’t generated as such)?
Detachment at the end of your turn count as being A: Yes.
under your control for the rest of the game, even if you
have no units within 3" of them. A unit can only corrupt Q: Tzeentch Warpflame – does the Feel No Pain gained
a single Objective Marker in this manner at the end of by an enemy unit who passes a Toughness test stack with
each of your turns.’ successive applications?
A: Yes, although this cannot be improved beyond Feel
Page 58 – Command Benefits No Pain (2+).
Add the following Command Benefit:
‘Patronage of the Dark Gods: Psykers from this Q: For Flickering Fire of Tzeentch (the primaris power of the
Detachment can choose to generate all of their psychic Discipline of Change), do you have to declare how many Warp
powers from the Discipline of Change, Plague or Excess Charge points are being used with the power before rolling for
(as appropriate) if they wish. However, if they do so, the Psychic test?
then the rules for Chaos Focus (see Warhammer 40,000: A: Yes, you must declare whether you mean to harness 1,
The Rules) no longer apply to them; they follow the 2 or 3 Warp Charge points before rolling.
normal rules for Psychic Focus instead.’
Q: Can Kairos Fateweaver still use his Staff of Tomorrow re-roll
Page 93 – Daemon Prince, Options when he is in Reserve?
Change the first line of the fifth bullet point to: A: No.
‘A Daemon Prince that is not a Daemon of Khorne may
take one of the following:’ Q: In Warhammer 40,000, Skull Cannons of Khorne have two
Bloodletters. In the Assault phase, do you only have to kill those
Page 94 – Herald of Khorne two to remove the model, like killing the rider of a Chariot?
Add a final line to the Herald of Khorne’s options: A: You cannot target the Bloodletters – they are
‘If a Herald of Khorne takes a Blood Throne of Khorne considered to be part of the Skull Cannon, not riders.
upgrade, the Herald becomes the chariot’s rider and To destroy a Skull Cannon in the Fight sub-phase,
loses the Independent Character special rule.’ you have to attack the Skull Cannon, and hits will be
resolved against its front armour as with other Chariots.

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Q: When a unit in Reserve with an Instrument of Chaos Q: Nurglings have defensive grenades through the Daemon
makes a succesful Reserve Roll, it can choose a unit in Deep of Nurgle special rule, but you can only use grenades instead
Strike Reserve to arrive automatically. If the chosen unit has of another shooting weapon. As Nurglings have no shooting
an Instrument of Chaos, can it choose another unit to arrive weapons, does this mean that they cannot throw their grenades?
automatically, and so on? A: No. One base of Nurglings in a unit can throw a
A: No. No roll is made for the unit chosen to arrive defensive grenade in their Shooting phase (though
automatically, and an Instrument of Chaos’ special rule it’s best not to think too hard about precisely what it is
is only triggered by a successful Reserve Roll. they’re throwing).

Q: Can Daemons charge in the turn in which they Q: According to the rules, ‘friendly units’ are all units under
are summoned? your control. Does that mean that a model can target itself with
A: No. an ability or equipment that targets friendly units, like the
Grimoire of True Names?
Q: Can a Daemon’s invulnerable save be improved to better A: Yes (although in this instance, the Grimoire of True
than 2+ (through the effect of psychic powers and other abilities Names has no effect on the bearer).
which improve invulnerable saves)?
A: No.

Q: What’s the movement in inches for the Skull Cannons and

Blood Thrones of Khorne?
A: They are Chariots, which move following the same
rules as vehicles of their type. This means that they have
a Combat Speed of up to 6" and a Cruising Speed of
between 6" and 12".

Q: Are the Blue Scribes affected by Daemonology (Malefic)

powers that target the Psyker, since they themselves are not
Psykers? Specifically, would they be removed as a casualty
of Possession?
A: Although they are not Psykers, they are considered
to be a Psyker when manifesting a psychic power
(otherwise they wouldn’t be able to benefit from
blessings like Cursed Earth, for example). This means
that if they manifest Sacrifice they will be wounded
(unless you choose another friendly model within 6" to
take the Wound) and if they manifest Possession they
will be removed as casualties.

Q: Keepers of Secrets have Preferred Enemy (Eldar & Dark

Eldar) – what about Harlequins and Corsairs?
A: The rule applies to all kinds of Eldar, including
Harlequins and Corsairs.

Q: Can you take the Masque of Slaanesh as part of the Heralds

of Chaos?
A: No. She has fallen out of favour with Slaanesh, so is
not treated the same as the other Heralds.

Q: Can the Masque of Slaanesh use her powers through the Fire
Points of buildings?
A: No.

Q: Should the Lash of Despair have Rending?

A: No.

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