Speculation on future Slaanesh DLC - What can we expect?

[Apollyon]

Hey everyone. Since Slaanesh is the only Chaos God that interests me, I thought I'd make this topic here so the hardcore Warhammer fans can offer suggestions and hints as to what may be coming with a future Slaanesh DLC, since it's all but guaranteed at this point that it's coming next after the Khorne DLC.

Nurgle got Tamurkhan, Khorne is getting U'Zhul, who is Slaanesh getting? So far the consensus is that it'll likely be Dechala, but is she really that favored by Slaanesh if her epithet is "the denied one"? Also, what units will we see introduced to the Slaanesh roster, which admittedly appears to be the weakest of the 4 Chaos Gods currently? Lastly, what mechanics might we see introduced with this new Slaanesh faction?

[Jack Greedy]

Lads, you all should Praise the sun and follow holy Aten!

[Funky Monk]

Diposting pertama kali oleh Jack Greedy:

Lads, you all should Praise the sun and follow holy Aten!:TWPD_Prosperity::TWPD_Scarab::TWPD_Prosperity:

Wrong universe, Ancient Egypt is that way 👉

[abyssalfury]

Diposting pertama kali oleh Korrex:

Considering that they'll want somebody unique to be the second LL, we can probably rule out another Keeper. Also since Medusa's are a thing with the Dark Elves, they'll probably want to avoid Dechala for the first LL.

As such, I would go with the Masque as she would be totally unique in appearance as well as style. Her nature/curse would also allow for a unique mechanic associated with it that applies on the field.

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Plugging the Masque as the more unique option is a bit of a weird take. She's the named Daemonette/Herald character, appearance wise she's basically a Daemonette, not really unique in appearance.

Anyway, we likely get both The Masque and Dechala, one as the DLC Lord and the other as the FLC. It really comes down to which one ends up with the more in depth mechanics. Personally I'd prefer Dechala gets the premium slot, but either's fine as long as they are fun.

Most likely LH is probably Strykaar or Vandred the Majestic, though there's a couple of other options as well. Might depend on whether they actually want to push the mono gods out to 4 LLs or if they are only getting 3.

Lord/Hero will probably just be the opposite number to what they've got.

Units are probably the tough ones. There isn't a ton of units left.

Slaangors are a shoe in. I wouldn't be entirely surprised if they give us a filler unit like Centigors of Slaanesh as well. Or maybe go old school with Centaurs, not sure if they've been retconned. If GW lets them go real crazy, maybe we can see even something with bows.

Pleasureseekers/Boobsnakes is the other likely option, if they can manage to de-boobify them enough. They could have a mortal rider variation, though IMO that wouldn't be particularly interesting unless they gave them something beyond being another shock cav option (like bows!)

There's a couple of big monsters that haven't been used yet that they could tie to Slaanesh, similar to the Cockatrice. Mostly variations of 'Big Snake'.

The other options that people seem to like pitching is the Slaanesh aligned Dark Elf units from Storm of Chaos. Which are fine, though would probably feel like filler. Honestly there's just not that options.

Mechanically, if they aren't willing/able to give Slaanesh some range, they could really do with some flyers. Not sure if there's many options there though.

[Apollyon]

Diposting pertama kali oleh abyssalfury:

The other options that people seem to like pitching is the Slaanesh aligned Dark Elf units from Storm of Chaos. Which are fine, though would probably feel like filler. Honestly there's just not that options.

Now that would be very interesting to me, considering Dark Elves are my favorite race. Cultist of Slaanesh heroes already have Dark Elf models, I wouldn't mind getting Dark Elf units as well. At any rate, we should be getting enough new stuff to pique my interest, my biggest concern is the Legendary Lord and the mechanics for their campaign.

[hsf_]

Diposting pertama kali oleh Rianne:

Diposting pertama kali oleh Basarab Laiota:

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Why do people always make such comments about Slaanesh?

It really isn't obvious to you?

Look at the Slaanesh unit designs. The 'armour' is essentially just a BDSM outfit and most of their weapons are themed around it too with things like whips.

It really isn't difficult to make the connection.

[halogamb]

Dechala as LL

[AurumHawke]

Diposting pertama kali oleh Superbia:

So far the consensus is that it'll likely be Dechala, but is she really that favored by Slaanesh if her epithet is "the denied one"?

Dechala is denied from ascending to Daemonhood unless she kills Samael, who was jealous she replaced him as Slaanesh's favorite.

As far as "favorite" has any meaning for the easily-distracted Slaanesh.

[Apollyon]

Diposting pertama kali oleh AurumHawke:

Diposting pertama kali oleh Superbia:

So far the consensus is that it'll likely be Dechala, but is she really that favored by Slaanesh if her epithet is "the denied one"?

Dechala is denied from ascending to Daemonhood unless she kills Samael, who was jealous she replaced him as Slaanesh's favorite.

As far as "favorite" has any meaning for the easily-distracted Slaanesh.

We've established it likely will be Dechala, it'll be interesting to see what they do with her. As far as Slaanesh having favorites, I would say Sigvald and Azazel both qualify, so not sure what you're on about there.

[Korrex]

Diposting pertama kali oleh Superbia:

Diposting pertama kali oleh AurumHawke:

Dechala is denied from ascending to Daemonhood unless she kills Samael, who was jealous she replaced him as Slaanesh's favorite.

As far as "favorite" has any meaning for the easily-distracted Slaanesh.

We've established it likely will be Dechala, it'll be interesting to see what they do with her. As far as Slaanesh having favorites, I would say Sigvald and Azazel both qualify, so not sure what you're on about there.

He makes a good point though, the fact that Dechala isn't a pure demon is relevant as mortals who turned to chaos (or became demon princes) go in Warriors of Chaos. I know that Tamurkhan technically isn't a pure demon either, but they're blurring the line a bit given he was originally a mutant who was then transformed by Nurgle.

[Korrex]

Diposting pertama kali oleh abyssalfury:

Diposting pertama kali oleh Korrex:

Considering that they'll want somebody unique to be the second LL, we can probably rule out another Keeper. Also since Medusa's are a thing with the Dark Elves, they'll probably want to avoid Dechala for the first LL.

As such, I would go with the Masque as she would be totally unique in appearance as well as style. Her nature/curse would also allow for a unique mechanic associated with it that applies on the field.

????

Plugging the Masque as the more unique option is a bit of a weird take. She's the named Daemonette/Herald character, appearance wise she's basically a Daemonette, not really unique in appearance.

She's definitely unique enough in appearance as well as abilities/themes; 3 arms, proper hands, carries around a mask, developed hair and horns, so on and so forth and that's on top of her ALWAYS dancing no matter what.

Plenty of material to work with to give a different experience within the faction.

[Apollyon]

Diposting pertama kali oleh Korrex:

Diposting pertama kali oleh Superbia:

We've established it likely will be Dechala, it'll be interesting to see what they do with her. As far as Slaanesh having favorites, I would say Sigvald and Azazel both qualify, so not sure what you're on about there.

He makes a good point though, the fact that Dechala isn't a pure demon is relevant as mortals who turned to chaos (or became demon princes) go in Warriors of Chaos. I know that Tamurkhan technically isn't a pure demon either, but they're blurring the line a bit given he was originally a mutant who was then transformed by Nurgle.

Except Sigvald being in WoC makes zero sense, since he is Slaanesh's chosen. Not very immersive to have him using other Chaos Gods' units.

[jonoliveira12]

The future of Slaanesh is a shallow grave!

GLORY TO KHORNE!

[Korrex]

Diposting pertama kali oleh Superbia:

Diposting pertama kali oleh Korrex:

He makes a good point though, the fact that Dechala isn't a pure demon is relevant as mortals who turned to chaos (or became demon princes) go in Warriors of Chaos. I know that Tamurkhan technically isn't a pure demon either, but they're blurring the line a bit given he was originally a mutant who was then transformed by Nurgle.

Except Sigvald being in WoC makes zero sense, since he is Slaanesh's chosen. Not very immersive to have him using other Chaos Gods' units.

Still not a demon in Warhammer Fantasy, he was/is a mortal who turned to chaos. This is in contrast to N'Kari who was a demon from birth.

I'm not saying that putting people in WoC was a good idea, I'm just pointing out the distinction that CA seems to have made that leads them to put people where.

EDIT: Furthermore, if you look at the lore, Dechala is in charge of the Tormentors, which is a warband in the Chaos Wastes, that screams WoC in the game.

[Apollyon]

Diposting pertama kali oleh Korrex:

Still not a demon in Warhammer Fantasy, he was/is a mortal who turned to chaos. This is in contrast to N'Kari who was a demon from birth.

I'm not saying that putting people in WoC was a good idea, I'm just pointing out the distinction that CA seems to have made that leads them to put people where.

Your point is moot regardless. Aside from Nurgle getting Tamurkhan like you mentioned, Khorne is getting U'Zhul, who was also a mortal turned demon prince. By your logic, they both should be in WoC and not in Nurgle and Khorne, respectively.

[Korrex]

Diposting pertama kali oleh Superbia:

Diposting pertama kali oleh Korrex:

Still not a demon in Warhammer Fantasy, he was/is a mortal who turned to chaos. This is in contrast to N'Kari who was a demon from birth.

I'm not saying that putting people in WoC was a good idea, I'm just pointing out the distinction that CA seems to have made that leads them to put people where.

Your point is moot regardless. Aside from Nurgle getting Tamurkhan like you mentioned, Khorne is getting U'Zhul, who was also a mortal turned demon prince. By your logic, they both should be in WoC and not in Nurgle and Khorne, respectively.

U'Zhul is NOT a mortal, he's only believed to be so because an author ♥♥♥♥♥♥ up, but the actual army guides (both 7th and 8th editions) for the game list him as an Exhaulted Bloodletter, which would both make him a full deamon and lend credence to the case that the Masque would be for Slaanesh as she's a deamonette that was crafted by Slaanesh herself.

EDIT: additionally, their concept art of Skulltaker is drawing from 40k, which also lists him as a Bloodletter.