Dread Talons Chaos Space Marines detachment · 11th edition
What Dread Talons does for Chaos Space Marines, in our own words: its rules and enhancements, any stratagems that change an attack, the units they name and how often winning lists take it.
In 0 of 1 winning Chaos Space Marines lists, August – September 2026: too few lists to judge. Chaos Space Marines on the Meta page ›
What its rules do
- Terror Descends (Aura): Battle-shock tests.
In our own words, as the calculator applies them; see the codex for the rules.
Enhancements
The 4 enhancements Dread Talons offers, with their points and who can take each, in our words.
- Eater of Dread 15 pts · for HERETIC ASTARTES model: 1 CP on a 5+, better per shocked enemy.
- Night’s Shroud 10 pts · for CHAOS LORD: Stealth (Night's Shroud).
- Warp-fuelled Thrusters 20 pts · for JUMP PACK CHAOS LORD: Back into reserve at the end of the enemy's turn.
- Willbreaker 10 pts · for HERETIC ASTARTES model: A unit it hits in melee tests Battle-shock.
Units Dread Talons names
The army's units its rules, enhancements and stratagems name by keyword, most named first.
Questions
Which units are best in Dread Talons?
Dread Talons names Chaos Lord in Terminator Armour, Chaos Lord with Jump Pack and Chaos Lord by keyword in its rules, enhancements and stratagems.
How often is Dread Talons played?
Dread Talons is in 0 of 1 winning Chaos Space Marines lists, August – September 2026: too few lists to judge.
What enhancements does Dread Talons have?
Dread Talons offers 4: Eater of Dread (15 pts), Night’s Shroud (10 pts), Warp-fuelled Thrusters (20 pts) and Willbreaker (10 pts).