By Robert Kaye
This codex is based off the Thousand Sons codex in the 4th ed. Codex Chaos Space Marines, with updates to take into account the changes to the codex layout and the new units, so that players of the old Thousand Sons army, as well as other fans of Sorcerers and Rubric marines, can play with a proper army of them in 5th ed.
HQ
HQ: Abaddon the Despoiler
Same as codex chaos space marines (p90)
Unique
HQ: Fabius Bile
Same as codex chaos space marines (p90)
Unique
HQ: Ahriman
Same as codex chaos space marines (p91)
Unique
HQ: Daemon Prince
Same as codex chaos space marines (p92) except that:
Must be given the Mark of Tzeentch.
HQ: Sorcerer Lord
Same as Chaos Sorcerer from codex chaos space marines (p93) except that:
Costs 5 points more.
Must purchase the Mark of Tzeentch (increasing his invulnerable save by 1) and has Inferno Bolts and therefore cannot take any other marks.
ELITES
Elites: Rubric Terminators
Same as Chaos Terminators from codex chaos space marines (p94) except that:
They cost 38 points each.
They gain the Mark of Tzeentch (increasing their invulnerable save by 1), Slow & Purposeful, Inferno Bolts, The Sorcerer Commands and Fearless.
Instead of having the option of being led by a Terminator Champion, the squad must be led by a Sorcerer Terminator, costing 70 points.
The Sorcerer Terminator is armed with a force weapon and twin-linked bolter, and may upgrade the twin-linked bolter but not the force weapon.
The Sorcerer Terminator may be given a psychic power from the Thousand Sons unit entry for the same points cost.
May not take icons, although one model may be given a personal icon for 5 points.
Note that only twin-linked bolters and the bolter component of combi-weapons benefit from the Inferno Bolts.
Elites: Chaos Dreadnought
Same as codex chaos space marines (p95)
TROOPS
Troops: Thousand Sons
Same as codex chaos space marines (p98)
FAST ATTACK
Fast Attack: Rubric Bikers
Same as Chaos Bikers from codex chaos space marines (p99) except that:
They cost 41 points each.
They gain the Mark of Tzeentch (increasing their invulnerable save by 1), Slow & Purposeful, Inferno Bolts, The Sorcerer Commands and Fearless.
Instead of having the option of being led by a Biker Champion, the squad must be led by a Sorcerer Biker, costing 75 points.
The Sorcerer Biker is armed with a force weapon and bolt pistol, and may upgrade the bolt pistol but not the force weapon.
The Sorcerer Biker may be given a psychic power from the Thousand Sons unit entry for the same points cost.
May not take icons, although one model may be given a personal icon for 5 points.
The rest of the squad may not upgrade their weapons.
Note that only the twin-linked bolters and bolt pistols benefit from the Inferno Bolts.
When determining movement, roll for Slow and Purposeful as for infantry, and then double it if moving normally or triple it if turbo-boosting.
Fast Attack: Rubric Raptors
Same as Chaos Raptors from codex chaos space marines (p99) except that:
They cost 28 points each.
They gain the Mark of Tzeentch (increasing their invulnerable save by 1), Slow & Purposeful, Inferno Bolts, The Sorcerer Commands and Fearless.
Instead of having the option of being led by an Aspiring Champion, the squad must be led by an Aspiring Sorcerer, costing 65 points.
The Aspiring Sorcerer is armed with a force weapon and bolt pistol, and may upgrade the bolt pistol but not the force weapon.
The Aspiring Sorcerer may be given a psychic power from the Thousand Sons unit entry for the same points cost.
May not take icons, although one model may be given a personal icon for 5 points.
The rest of the squad may not upgrade their weapons.
Note that only the bolt pistols benefit from the Inferno Bolts.
When determining movement, roll for Slow and Purposeful as for infantry, and then double it.
Fast Attack: Chaos Spawn
Same as codex chaos space marines (p99)
HEAVY SUPPORT
Heavy Support: Obliterator Cult
Same as codex chaos space marines (p100)
Heavy Support: Chaos Predator
Same as codex chaos space marines (p100)
Heavy Support: Chaos Vindicator
Same as codex chaos space marines (p101)
Heavy Support: Chaos Defiler
Same as codex chaos space marines (p101)
Heavy Support: Chaos Land Raider
Same as codex chaos space marines (p101)
SUMMONED DAEMONS
0-1 Summoned Greater Daemon
Same as codex chaos space marines (p102)
Summoned Lesser Daemons
Same as codex chaos space marines (p102)
TRANSPORT
Dedicated Transport Vehicle: Chaos Rhino
Same as codex chaos space marines (p96)
By Robert Kaye
This codex is based off the Word Bearers codex in the 4th ed. Codex Chaos Space Marines, with updates to take into account the changes to the codex layout and the new units, so that players of the old Emperor's Word Bearers army, as well as other fans of masses of daemons and degenerates, can play with a proper army of them in 5th ed.
HQ
HQ: Abaddon the Despoiler
Same as codex chaos space marines (p90)
Unique
HQ: Fabius Bile
Same as codex chaos space marines (p90)
Unique
HQ: Daemon Prince
Same as codex chaos space marines (p92) except that:
May not have a mark of chaos.
HQ: Dark Apostle
Same as chaos lord from codex chaos space marines (p92) except that:
Costs 100 points.
May not have a mark of chaos.
Must purchase a daemon weapon.
Has the Demagogue ability, conferring the Fearless ability upon all chaos units within 6".
HQ: Chaos Sorcerer
Same as codex chaos space marines (p93) except that:
May not have a mark of chaos.
ELITES
Elites: Chosen Chaos Marines
Same as codex chaos space marines (p94) except that:
May not have an icon other than the Icon of Chaos Glory.
Elites: Chaos Terminators
Same as codex chaos space marines (p94) except that:
May not have an icon other than the Icon of Chaos Glory.
Elites: Possessed Chaos Marines
Same as codex chaos space marines (p95) except that:
May not have an icon other than the Icon of Chaos Glory.
Elites: Chaos Dreadnought
Same as codex chaos space marines (p95)
TROOPS
Troops: Chaos Space Marines
Same as codex chaos space marines (p96) except that:
May not have an icon other than the Icon of Chaos Glory.
Troops: Traitor Cohort:
Composition: 2-5 Cultist Squads, 0-1 Traitors Squad, 0-1 Traitor Cavalry
Cultist Squad
Same as Conscripts from codex imperial guard (p97) except that:
They have a 6+ save and Scout.
May swap lasguns for laspistol and close combat weapon.
May purchase a chaos icon at the following points cost: Chaos Glory: +5pts, Khorne: +20pts, Tzeentch: +25pts, Nurgle: +30pts, Slaanesh: +15pts.
1 in 10 models may be armed with a flamer for +3 points, a sniper rifle or heavy stubber for +5 points, a meltagun, plasma gun, grenade launcher, heavy bolter or mortar for +10 points, an autocannon or missile launcher for +15 points, a lascannon for +20 points, or an eviscerator for +25 points.
May be led by an acolyte for +4 points.
The acolyte has Ld 7 and A 2.
The acolyte may have melta bombs for +5 points.
The acolyte may have a bolter or bolt pistol for +1 point.
The acolyte may be armed with either a power weapon for +5 points or an eviscerator for +25 points.
Traitors Squad
Same as codex witch hunters (p41) except that:
Traitors cost 7 points/model.
May purchase a chaos icon at the following points cost: Chaos Glory: +5pts, Khorne: +20pts, Tzeentch: +25pts, Nurgle: +30pts, Slaanesh: +15pts.
The Agitator may be equipped with melta bombs for +5 points.
The Agitator may replace his/her lasgun with a laspistol for free, a bolt pistol for +1 point, a twin-linked bolter for +5 points or a combi-weapon or plasma pistol for +10 points.
The Agitator may be equipped with a close combat weapon for free or a power weapon for +10 points.
Traitor Cavalry
Same as rough rider squad from codex imperial guard (p100) except that:
May purchase a chaos icon at the following points cost: Chaos Glory: +5pts, Khorne: +20pts, Tzeentch: +25pts, Nurgle: +30pts, Slaanesh: +15pts.
Troops: Mutant Cohort:
Composition: 2-5 Mutant Squads, 0-1 Big Mutant Squad, 0-1 Chaos Hound Pack
Mutant Squad
Same as codex witch hunters (p41) except that:
They cost 6 pts/model.
1 Mutant may be given one of the following icons: Chaos Glory for +5 pts, Khorne for +20 pts, Tzeentch for +25 pts, Nurgle for +30 pts, Slaanesh for +15 pts.
The Mutant Boss may be equipped with melta bombs for +5 points.
The Mutant Boss may replace his/her lasgun with a laspistol for free, a bolt pistol for +1 point, a twin-linked bolter for +5 points or a combi-weapon or plasma pistol for +10 points.
The Mutant Boss may be equipped with a close combat weapon for free or a power weapon for +10 points.
Big Mutant Squad
Same as ogryn squad from codex imperial guard (p94) except that:
They cost 45pts/model.
They are armed with a 2-handed close combat weapon instead of a ripper gun (+2 Strength in close combat).
May be Bloated, Burly/brawny/goatheaded or Horrifying/hypnotic/brightly coloured for +5 points/model.
May purchase a chaos icon at the following points cost: Chaos Glory: +10pts, Khorne: +30pts, Tzeentch: +40pts, Nurgle: +50pts, Slaanesh: +20pts.
The bone'ead is called a big boss.
Chaos Hound Pack
WS 4 BS 0 S 4 T 4 W 1 I 4 A 2 Ld 7 Sv - 10 Points/model
Squad Size: 5-10
Unit Type: Beasts
Weapons: Teeth
FAST ATTACK
Fast Attack: Chaos Bikers
Same as codex chaos space marines (p99) except that:
May not have an icon other than the Icon of Chaos Glory.
Fast Attack: Chaos Raptors
Same as codex chaos space marines (p99) except that:
May not have an icon other than the Icon of Chaos Glory.
Fast Attack: Chaos Spawn
Same as codex chaos space marines (p99)
HEAVY SUPPORT
Heavy Support: Chaos Havocs
Same as codex chaos space marines (p100) except that:
May not have an icon other than the Icon of Chaos Glory.
Heavy Support: Obliterator Cult
Same as codex chaos space marines (p100)
Heavy Support: Chaos Predator
Same as codex chaos space marines (p100)
Heavy Support: Chaos Vindicator
Same as codex chaos space marines (p101)
Heavy Support: Chaos Defiler
Same as codex chaos space marines (p101)
Heavy Support: Chaos Land Raider
Same as codex chaos space marines (p101)
SUMMONED DAEMONS
0-1 Summoned Greater Daemon
Same as codex chaos space marines (p102)
Daemon Cohort:
Composition: 2-5 Summoned Lesser Daemons, 0-1 Summoned Daemonic Beasts, 0-1 Summoned Daemonic Cavalry
Summoned Lesser DaemonsSame as codex chaos space marines (p102)
Summoned Daemonic Beasts
Same as summoned lesser daemons from codex chaos space marines (p102) except that:
They have initiative 5.
They are Beasts.
They cost 15 points/model.
Summoned Daemonic CavalrySame as summoned lesser daemons from codex chaos space marines (p102) except that:
They have 3 Attacks.
They are Cavalry.
They cost 16 points/model.
TRANSPORT
Dedicated Transport Vehicle: Chaos Rhino
Same as codex chaos space marines (p96)
By Robert Kaye
This codex is based off the World Eaters codex in the 4th ed. Codex Chaos Space Marines, with updates to take into account the changes to the codex layout and the new units, so that players of the old World Eaters army, as well as other fans of Khorne berserkers, can play with a proper army of them in 5th ed.
HQ
HQ: Abaddon the Despoiler
Same as codex chaos space marines (p90)
Unique
HQ: Fabius Bile
Same as codex chaos space marines (p90)
Unique
HQ: Khârn the Betrayer
Same as codex chaos space marines (p91)
Unique
HQ: Daemon Prince
Same as codex chaos space marines (p92) except that:
Must be given the Mark of Khorne.
HQ: Berserker Lord
Same as Chaos Lord from codex chaos space marines (p92) except that:
Costs 5 points more.
Must purchase the Mark of Khorne (increasing his WS and A by 1) and has Furious Charge and therefore cannot take any other marks.
May not take a twin-linked bolter or combi-weapon unless wearing terminator armour.
ELITES
Elites: Chosen Khorne Berserkers
Same as Chosen Chaos Space Marines from codex chaos space marines (p94) except that:
They cost 24 points each.
They do not have a bolter.They gain the Mark of Khorne (increasing their WS and A by 1), Furious Charge and Fearless.
May not take icons, although one model may be given a personal icon for 5 points.
May not upgrade weapons other than with close combat weapons and pistols.
Elites: Berserker Terminators
Same as Chaos Terminators from codex chaos space marines (p94) except that:
They cost 36 points each.
They gain the Mark of Khorne (increasing their WS and A by 1), Furious Charge and Fearless.
May not take icons, although one model may be given a personal icon for 5 points.
Elites: Possessed Khorne Berserkers
Same as Possessed Chaos Space Marines from codex chaos space marines (p95) except that:
They cost 32 points each.
They gain the Mark of Khorne (increasing their WS and A by 1) and Furious Charge.
May not take icons, although one model may be given a personal icon for 5 points.
If Furious Charge is rolled for on the Daemonkin chart increase the WS by 1 again.
Elites: Chaos Dreadnought
Same as codex chaos space marines (p95)
TROOPS
Troops: Khorne Berserkers
Same as codex chaos space marines (p98)
FAST ATTACK
Fast Attack: Berserker Bikers
Same as Chaos Bikers from codex chaos space marines (p99) except that:
They cost 39 points each.
They gain the Mark of Khorne (increasing their WS and A by 1), Furious Charge and Fearless.
May not take icons, although one model may be given a personal icon for 5 points.
The option to replace 2 close combat weapons with Rapid Fire and Assault guns is replaced with the option to replace up to 2 bolt pistols with a plasma pistol for +15 points each.
Fast Attack: Berserker Raptors
Same as Chaos Raptors from codex chaos space marines (p99) except that:
They cost 26 points each.
They gain the Mark of Khorne (increasing their WS and A by 1), Furious Charge and Fearless.
May not take icons, although one model may be given a personal icon for 5 points.
The option to replace 2 close combat weapons with Rapid Fire and Assault guns is replaced with the option to replace up to 2 bolt pistols with a plasma pistol for +15 points each.
Fast Attack: Chaos Spawn
Same as codex chaos space marines (p99)
HEAVY SUPPORT
Heavy Support: Obliterator Cult
Same as codex chaos space marines (p100)
Heavy Support: Chaos Predator
Same as codex chaos space marines (p100)
Heavy Support: Chaos Vindicator
Same as codex chaos space marines (p101)
Heavy Support: Chaos Defiler
Same as codex chaos space marines (p101)
Heavy Support: Chaos Land Raider
Same as codex chaos space marines (p101)
SUMMONED DAEMONS
0-1 Summoned Greater Daemon
Same as codex chaos space marines (p102)
Summoned Lesser Daemons
Same as codex chaos space marines (p102)
TRANSPORT
Dedicated Transport Vehicle: Chaos Rhino
Same as codex chaos space marines (p96)
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