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 Orestes Mk IV Assault Chainaxe 
 Warhammer 40k: Darktide 

 Orestes Mk IV Assault Chainaxe 
 Warhammer 40k: Darktide 

Inspired by the enormous chain weapons employed by the Legio Tempestus titans, Orestes chainaxes are brutal in their simplicity.

Classes

Zealot
Level 13
Veteran
Level 15
Psyker
Level 16

Specialization

High Damage

A high-powered weapon with greatly improved damage output.

Ravage

This weapon's razor-sharp teeth are propelled by a powerful motor, allowing it to tear through flesh and armour with equal ease.

Stats

Damage

How much damage the weapon inflicts.

  • Damage vs First Target: [95 - 125]
  • Damage vs First Target: [187.5 - 262.5]

Defences

Affects Stamina efficiency, as well as the length and speed of dashes.

  • Sprint Cost: [1.13 - 0.88]
  • Push Cost: [3 - 1]

Mobility

Measure of Movement Speed, Sprint Speed, and Dodge distance bonus while the weapon is active.

  • Sprint Speed: [-0.45 - 0.45]
  • Dodge Distance: [0.9 - 1]
  • Dodge Limit: [3 - 4]

Penetration

Weapon's effectiveness against Armoured enemies.

  • Damage vs Flak Armoured: [1.13 - 1.92]
  • Damage vs Carapace Armoured: [0.53 - 0.99]
  • Damage vs Flak Armoured: [0.53 - 0.99]
  • Damage vs Carapace Armoured: [0.2 - 0.41]

Shredder

Measure of a weapon's damage while its Special Action is active.

  • Damage vs First Target: [106.25 - 218.75]
  • Damage vs First Target: [350 - 450]
  • Damage vs First Target: [125 - 175]
  • Damage vs First Target: [687.5 - 962.5]
  • Damage vs First Target: [125 - 175]

Actions

Primary Action
Strikedown

Strikedown

A powerful attack targeting one enemy.

Secondary Action
Vanguard

Vanguard

Wide attack damaging many enemies at once.

Special Action
Activate

Activate

Power up the weapon for a stronger attack.

Damage Tables

Available Blessings

Bloodletter

Bloodletter

+10-16 Bleed Stacks from Special Attacks.

Bloodthirsty

Bloodthirsty

+40-100% Critical Chance on your next Melee Attack after Special Attack Kill.

Headtaker

Headtaker

+3.5-5% Strength for 3.5s on Hit. Stacks 5 times.

Opportunist

Opportunist

+10-25% Rending vs Staggered Enemies.

Rev it Up

Rev it Up

+17-20% Movement Speed for 2s on Weapon Special Activation.

Slaughterer

Slaughterer

+5-8% Strength for 4.5s on Kill. Stacks 5 times.

Thrust

Thrust

Up to +5-20% Strength based on the charge time of your heavy attacks. Stacks 3 times.

Thunderous

Thunderous

Hitting an enemy gives them 1-4 stacks of 2.5% Brittleness. Debuff lasts for 5 seconds and can have a maximum of 16 stacks.

Available Perks

+4-10% Melee Weak Spot Damage
+4-10% Melee Damage (Elites)
+4-10% Increased Melee Damage (Specialists)
+10-25% Damage (Flak Armoured Enemies)
+10-25% Damage (Maniacs)
+5-20% Block Efficiency
+5-20% Sprint Efficiency
+1-2 Stamina
+10-25% Damage (Infested Enemies)
+10-25% Damage (Carapace Armoured Enemies)
+4-10% Melee Critical Hit Damage
+10-25% Damage (Unarmoured Enemies)
+4-10% Melee Damage (Groaners, Poxwalkers)
+10-25% Damage (Unyielding Enemies)
+2-5% Melee Critical Hit Chance
Orestes Mk IV Assault Chainaxe
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Orestes Mk IV Chainaxe Weapon - Darktide
Orestes Mk IV Chainaxe Weapon - Darktide
Blocking with Orestes Mk IV Chainaxe
Blocking with Orestes Mk IV Chainaxe
Special Chainaxe activation with Orestes Mk IV Chainaxe
Special Chainaxe activation with Orestes Mk IV Chainaxe
Orestes Mk IV Chainaxe Example
Orestes Mk IV Chainaxe Example

Frequently Asked Questions

At which level does the Orestes Mk IV Assault Chainaxe unlock for the Zealot in Darktide?

The Orestes Mk IV Assault Chainaxe unlocks for the Zealot at level 13.

At which level does the Orestes Mk IV Assault Chainaxe unlock for the Veteran in Darktide?

The Orestes Mk IV Assault Chainaxe unlocks for the Veteran at level 15.

At which level does the Orestes Mk IV Assault Chainaxe unlock for the Psyker in Darktide?

The Orestes Mk IV Assault Chainaxe unlocks for the Psyker at level 16.