The Astartes Chainsword: Roaring Monomolecular Teeth
In the chaotic melee of Warhammer Survivors, ranged weapons alone cannot prevent swarming hordes from closing the distance. When fast-moving Gaunts or Skaven clanrats slip through ballistic fire, the Chainsword provides instant close-quarters devastation. Evolving the Chainsword into the massive two-handed Eviscerator Chainsword creates an impenetrable spinning perimeter of roaring motorized teeth that shreds swarms and restores health.
Consult our master Evolution Recipes List and Evolution Guide for comprehensive mechanics and chest requirements.
How to Evolve the Chainsword
To complete the Chainsword evolution path:
- Pick the Chainsword: Available early in level-up pools for all champions, and featured heavily on frontline assault classes.
- Upgrade to Level 8: Boost base strike damage, swing frequency, and attack arc width.
- Draft the Tape Measure Relic: Select the Tape Measure in your passive slots. This tabletop-themed relic increases attack area (+10% per level), making your swings reach significantly further.
- Defeat an Elite Boss: Claim a Golden Chest from a wave leader to unlock the Eviscerator Chainsword.
Chainsword Evolution Comparison Table
| Metric | Base Chainsword (Level 8) | Eviscerator Chainsword | Tactical Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack Coverage | 120-Degree Forward Arc | 360-Degree Omnidirectional Spin | Zero blind spots; repels attacks from all angles |
| Base Damage | 80 Slashing | 210 Ripping / Armor-Piercing | Slices through elite chitin and plate armor |
| Hit Frequency | 1.1 Swings / Sec | Continuous High-RPM Whirlwind | Stagger-locks weak swarms indefinitely |
| Sustain Perk | None | 1% Life Leech on Critical Strikes | Eliminates reliance on floor medkits |
| Knockback | Moderate | High Concussive Push | Creates breathing room during dense 20-min waves |
Loadout Combinations & Defensive Synergy
The Eviscerator Chainsword is the ultimate close-range safety net, pairing naturally with both ranged ballistics and magical artillery:
- Heavy Ballistics Pairing: Combine the Eviscerator with the Boltgun Evolution to eliminate distant threats while shredding anything that gets close.
- Boss Melting Focus: Add the Lasgun Evolution to melt high-HP bosses while your Chainsword keeps swarm minions at bay.
- Tabletop Synergies: Stacking the Tape Measure alongside the Dice Cube & Passives increases both your weapon radius and critical life-leech frequency.
- Champion Synergy: Space Marine champions like Malum Caedo gain enormous frontline staying power when wielding the Eviscerator against Tyranid swarms.
