Daemonettes are the lesser daemons of Slaanesh, and there are more of them than any other servant of the Dark Prince. They fight, tempt, and spy for their god, and they’re as dangerous in your dreams as they are on the battlefield.
What daemonettes are
Daemonettes are Lesser Daemons of Slaanesh, the Chaos God of excess and desire. They serve as his handmaidens, warriors, and agents, and they’re by far the most numerous of his daemonic servants.
They’re androgynous, with opal eyes, an enchanting aura, and grotesque claws. Anyone who looks at one sees beauty, even as part of their mind recoils. That contradiction is the point.
How they fight
Daemonettes can be graceful, fast warriors who tear into foes with razor-sharp claws, or subtle messengers and seducers who work through dreams and nightmares.
Some have wings and can fly. Heavily armoured ones wear gauntleted claws that fire pulses of daemonfire, with long banners of mortal skin trailing from their spines. Others carry an Instrument of Chaos or a Rapturous Standard.
Daemonette champions are called Alluresses.
- Fast, graceful melee fighters with razor claws
- Seducers and messengers who haunt mortal dreams
- Winged variants can fly
- Armoured variants fire daemonfire from their gauntlets
- Champions are known as Alluresses
Life at Slaanesh’s court
Daemonettes who serve well might join the Lord of Pleasure’s court as courtesans on his throne. The more privileged one is, the closer she’s allowed to get to the throne. It’s a brutal hierarchy dressed up as luxury.
Notable daemonettes
The Masque is the most famous named daemonette, a figure tied to Slaanesh’s endless, tragic dance. Others include Satin Princess and Sibliss.
In the lore, daemonettes have been shown attacking Imperial psykers, which fits their habit of getting into mortal minds.
| Name | What they’re known for |
|---|---|
| The Masque | A named daemonette tied to Slaanesh’s dance |
| Satin Princess | A named daemonette |
| Sibliss | A named daemonette |
Key facts
- Daemonettes are Lesser Daemons of Slaanesh and his most numerous daemonic servants.
- They serve as handmaidens, warriors, and agents of the Dark Prince.
- They appear beautiful and repulsive at the same time, with opal eyes and grotesque claws.
- Some have wings, and armoured ones fire daemonfire from their gauntlets.
- Their champions are called Alluresses.
- Notable daemonettes include The Masque, Satin Princess, and Sibliss.
FAQ
What are daemonettes in Warhammer 40k?
They’re the Lesser Daemons of Slaanesh, the Chaos God of excess. They serve as his warriors, handmaidens, and seducers, and they’re the most numerous of his daemonic servants.
What do daemonettes look like?
They’re androgynous, with opal eyes and an enchanting aura that makes them seem beautiful, but they also have grotesque claws. Viewers tend to find them both alluring and repulsive at once.
What are daemonette champions called?
Alluresses. Daemonettes who excel in Slaanesh’s service can also become courtesans in his court, getting closer to his throne the more privileged they are.