Daemon Pike

dAemon PIKe These weapons range in length from three to four metres (sometimes longer). Mounting a blade of adamantine-silver edged with diamantine on a hollow steel tube, Daemon Pikes weigh far too much to be thrown. Instead, they are often used to break the charge of daemons, mutants, and other creatures of the warp. The blade and shaft of a Daemon Pike are inscribed with chants, prayers, and sermons meant to ward off evil, while the metre of shaft below the head is set with short forward-point spines, ending in two broad blades. These blades serve two purposes—they keep the wielder from thrusting his weapon too deep into a foe, and prevent daemons and other creatures from advancing down the Pike to attack the user. The etched prayers, as well anointing with blessed waters and sacred oils make Daemon Pikes “Holy” weapons, which has certain effects on some Daemonic and warp entities (as will be noted in their description).