Slaanesh

The Hedonites of Slaanesh: followers embodying indulgence and pleasure with alluring units that seduce and deceive.

In Warhammer Age of Sigmar, the Hedonites of Slaanesh are a faction within the Grand Alliance of Chaos. These followers worship Slaanesh, the Dark Prince of Excess, embodying indulgence and pleasure. Their armies feature alluring units that seduce and deceive.

Quick Facts

Affiliation: Grand Alliance of Chaos
Role: Followers of Slaanesh

Lore & Background

Within the Grand Alliance of Chaos, the Hedonites of Slaanesh stand as worshippers of Slaanesh, the Dark Prince of Excess. This faction embodies indulgence and pleasure, distinct from the bloodshed of Khorne or the decay of Nurgle. Their armies are characterized by alluring units designed to seduce and deceive their enemies. Operating within a universe where Chaos factions revel in destruction and often vie for dominance among themselves, the Hedonites pursue their specific agenda of excess. They exist alongside many other Chaos followers such as the Blades of Khorne, Disciples of Tzeentch, Maggotkin of Nurgle, Slaves to Darkness, Skaven, and numerous other forces, all united under the corrupting influence of the Chaos Gods.

Reader's Guide

When building an army for Warhammer Age of Sigmar in recent editions, players must construct their forces mostly from individual factions rather than mixing freely as was possible in First Edition. A Hedonites of Slaanesh army would focus on units that reflect their theme of seduction and deception. While faction-specific armies receive bonuses and additional rules unavailable to mixed Grand Alliance armies, players can still include a limited number of allies from related factions within the Chaos alliance. The game emphasizes narrative scenarios where these alluring units can play out stories of corruption and excess. Rules are found in unit-specific Warscrolls, which detail stats and mechanics, available for free download or via the Age of Sigmar app.