Board Thread:Warhammer 40k General Discussion/@comment-6020143-20130122073954/@comment-3258762-20130126102714

Chainweapons are notoriously durable, as well. Garviel Lokes Chainsword worked when half the engine was destroyed, and I think that's what sells it to the Khornates. A Power Axe is great and all, but if it's energy field is ruined, it becomes significantly less effective and would probably induce pain on, say, a Space Marine who's armor gets split rather than an instant death. The Chainaxe/Chainsword keeps going and going and going and going...(trails off)