Chainsword

Your guide to the brutal Chainsword in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2. Learn how to wield this iconic close-combat weapon effectively and dominate your foes.

Alright, let's talk about the Chainsword in Boltgun 2. This thing is an absolute classic, a real workhorse for getting up close and personal with the heretics. Think of it as your go-to for when you just need to *shred* something that's gotten too close for comfort. Essentially, it's a sword with powered teeth that spin like a chainsaw. It makes a satisfying buzz that ramps up into a scream when it hits armor. It's not subtle, but neither are you when you're wading through a horde of Chaos cultists. It's often paired with a Laspistol, giving you some ranged options before you close the gap. In the lore, the chainsword is a favorite for many Imperial forces, from the Astra Militarum officers and Commissars to the Adeptus Astartes themselves. It's seen action in boarding actions and assaults since the Great Crusade. You'll even find variations used by Chaos Space Marines, like the Raptor Assault Squads, and the Asuryani Striking Scorpions. Even the Orks have their own brutal versions, the 'chain-choppas', which are less elegant but just as deadly. While this guide is for Boltgun 2, it's good to know the Chainsword has a long history. Some Tech-priests think it evolved from simple swords, others believe it was inspired by xenos technology from way back in the Age of Technology. Regardless, it's a weapon that screams 'close combat' and 'brutal efficiency'. In Boltgun 2, you'll find the Chainsword is your reliable friend for clearing out groups of weaker enemies or for dealing significant damage to tougher foes when they're right in your face. Don't underestimate its power when you're surrounded!