The Big Choppa is an Ork two-handed melee weapon so heavy it turns most enemies into splutchy pancakes. It’s the weapon of choice for Nobs and Warbosses who want to hit harder than a regular Choppa ever could.
What the big choppa actually is
A Big Choppa is an enormous, two-handed Ork weapon, sometimes called an ‘Uge Choppa or Big Club. It’s built for weight and brutality rather than finesse, and it needs both hands to swing properly.
Unlike a standard one-handed Choppa, which is often paired with a Slugga, the Big Choppa is a dedicated heavy hitter. An overhead swing from one of these is enough to flatten most opponents on contact.
Why it matters to Orks
Among Ork warriors, carrying a Big Choppa marks you as a real connoisseur of brutality. It’s a status symbol as much as a weapon, and it signals that you’re strong enough to wield it.
That’s why you’ll usually see them in the hands of Ork Nobs or Warbosses. Their greater strength and skill let them get even more out of the weapon than a regular Boy could.
- Two-handed and extremely heavy
- Favoured by Nobs and Warbosses
- Seen as a mark of a truly brutal Ork
- Hits considerably harder than a regular Choppa
Forms and variants
Big Choppas come in all shapes. Some are great axes with jagged metal teeth, others are spiked clubs built to look as killy as possible. Some Mekboys even build crude Ork versions of Chainaxes.
A larger variant carried by prominent Beast Snaggas is called a Beastchoppa. It follows the same brutal philosophy, just scaled up for Beast Snagga leaders.
| Weapon | Notes |
|---|---|
| Big Choppa | Standard two-handed Ork heavy melee weapon |
| Beastchoppa | Larger variant used by prominent Beast Snaggas |
| Choppa | One-handed, often paired with a Slugga |
Notable big choppas
A few named Big Choppas have shown up in Ork lore. Headwoppa’s Killchoppa and the Choppa of the Ragnarork are the two best-known examples.
They’re rare enough that owning one marks an Ork out even among other Big Choppa users, though the sources don’t go into much detail on their specific abilities.
Key facts
- The Big Choppa is a two-handed Ork melee weapon, also called an ‘Uge Choppa or Big Club.
- It’s heavier and hits harder than a regular one-handed Choppa.
- Nobs and Warbosses typically wield it, thanks to their greater strength.
- Forms include great axes, spiked clubs, and crude Ork Chainaxes.
- The Beastchoppa is a larger variant used by prominent Beast Snaggas.
- Headwoppa’s Killchoppa and the Choppa of the Ragnarork are notable named examples.
FAQ
What’s the difference between a Choppa and a Big Choppa?
A Choppa is a one-handed Ork melee weapon, often paired with a Slugga. A Big Choppa is a much larger two-handed version that hits considerably harder and is usually reserved for Nobs and Warbosses.
Who uses a Big Choppa?
Ork Nobs and Warbosses mostly. Their greater strength and skill let them get the most out of the weapon’s weight, though it’s also a status symbol among Ork warriors.
What is a Beastchoppa?
It’s a larger Choppa carried by prominent Beast Snaggas. Same brutal idea, scaled up for Beast Snagga leaders.