Sometimes, a model simply demands a place in your collection – no questions asked. A few years ago, while working on my Black Legion force, I was inspired by Garfy’s brilliant painting guides. So, when the plastic Chaos Daemon Prince kit debuted in 2022, I knew it had to be part of my army. But then came the challenge: choosing his loadout!
The winged option was tempting. From a gameplay perspective, wings offer incredible advantages: enhanced maneuverability and speed. On top of that, the wings make the model visually imposing—dominating the tabletop and playing those classic cheeky Chaos mind games with your opponent. Their sheer presence could make the Daemon Prince appear as a bigger threat than he truly is, diverting attention and shaking up strategies.
On the other hand, the kit also includes a corrupted Chaos Marine backpack, which immediately captured my imagination. I couldn’t resist the narrative potential—an aspiring champion, twisted by the ruinous powers, blessed with mutations to serve their dark whims. For me, this option was the clear winner. It bulks out the model well, turning it into a striking centerpiece that commands attention on the battlefield.
Toughness vs. speed
From a gameplay standpoint (as of this writing), the backpack grants additional toughness—a worthwhile trade-off for the loss of speed. While it’s not as agile as the winged version, the added resilience allows it to soak up more damage as you relentlessly march towards your foes. There’s something satisfying about a model that feels both unstoppable and steeped in rich, chaotic lore.
How about you? When assembling models, do you prioritize loadouts based on game mechanics and rules, or are you like me—choosing what looks best or fits your personal vision and making it work on the tabletop?
And remember… as the Mighty Abaddon once said: “Horus was weak. Horus was a fool. He had the whole galaxy within his grasp, and he let it slip away.” — Codex: Chaos Space Marines (3rd Edition)
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Since I’ve been gaming more regularly (3 times a year instead of zero lol) I’ve definitely been paying more attention to the optimal weapon load outs, but rule of cool is still important. I maxed out on Grav Cannons for my devastators, but I made them look cool with MK7 helms as well 🙂