Flamers of Tzeentch are lesser daemons of the Chaos God Tzeentch, known for their hopping gait and the unpredictable magical fire they spew from their arm-stumps. They’re a staple of Tzeentch’s daemonic legions and a nightmare for anyone hiding behind fortifications.
Overview
They’re headless, conical daemons with two long arms that end in toothy, tongue-covered stumps. They don’t walk so much as bump and hop around, sometimes leaping into the air in a way that looks almost comical until they start burning things.
As lesser daemons of Tzeentch, they’re part of the Chaos God’s endless, scheming armies. Their whole purpose is to unleash change in its most volatile form: warpfire.
How their fire works
The flames they project are alchemical and wildly unpredictable. One blast might reduce a squad to ash in a multi-coloured conflagration. Another might freeze them into crystal. Another might spray them with sweet-tasting liquor.
They’ve also been known to project gases that dissolve living tissue, leaving empty armour behind, or to leave enemies completely unharmed but suddenly naked. There’s no reliable way to prepare for what a Flamer will do, which is exactly the point.
- No fortification offers protection against their magical fire.
- Effects range from incineration to crystallization to bizarre transformations.
- They excel at leading assaults on defensive positions.
Exalted flamers
Exalted Flamers are the most powerful of their kind, exuding sorcery from their fungoid flesh. Unlike regular Flamers, they can think and act independently, and they’re strong enough to do so if they choose.
Most often they lead units of Flamers or Pink Horrors, channelling far greater magical flame than their lesser kin. They can conjure billowing sheets of warp-magic or hurl bolts of sorcerous change that make the air sizzle.
You’ll often see them streaking through the skies of the Realm of Chaos atop Burning Chariots of Tzeentch. Occasionally a conniving Herald of Tzeentch will steal the chariot, forcing the Exalted Flamer to appear on foot.
Where they fit in Chaos
Flamers sit among Tzeentch’s lesser daemons, alongside Horrors and other bizarre entities. They’re not schemers like their master, but they’re a direct expression of his domain: change, magic, and unpredictability.
In the tabletop game, they’ve appeared across multiple editions, from Epic scale to modern Chaos Daemons armies. Known individual Flamers include Qizhrak, mentioned in Warhammer Combat Cards.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Lesser Daemon of Tzeentch |
| Appearance | Headless conical torso, two long arms ending in toothed stumps |
| Attack | Unpredictable alchemical fire from arm-stumps |
| Elite variant | Exalted Flamer (independent thought, greater sorcery) |
| Known individual | Qizhrak |
Key facts
- Flamers are lesser daemons of Tzeentch, also called Bearers of the True Fire of Change.
- They have headless conical bodies and two arms ending in toothy, tongue-covered stumps.
- Their fire is unpredictable: it can incinerate, crystallize, dissolve tissue, or leave enemies naked but unharmed.
- Exalted Flamers are the elite version, capable of independent thought and greater sorcery.
- They often ride Burning Chariots of Tzeentch through the Realm of Chaos.
- Known individual: Qizhrak, featured in Warhammer Combat Cards.
FAQ
What are Flamers of Tzeentch?
They’re lesser daemons of the Chaos God Tzeentch. They look like headless cones with two long arms that end in toothy stumps, and they attack by projecting unpredictable magical fire.
What makes their fire different from normal fire?
It’s alchemical and chaotic. One blast might burn you to ash, another might freeze you into crystal, and another might cover you in sweet liquor. There’s no consistent effect.
What’s an Exalted Flamer?
It’s a more powerful Flamer that can think and act independently. Exalted Flamers lead other daemons, channel much stronger magic, and often ride Burning Chariots of Tzeentch.
Can fortifications protect against Flamers?
No. Their magical fire bypasses conventional defences, which is why they’re so good at leading assaults on fortified positions.