Warhammer Survivors Guide

Malum Caedo

Updated · Champions

Quick answer

Malum Caedo is the starting Warhammer 40,000 champion — the Sternguard Veteran from Auroch's own Boltgun games. He begins with the Astartes Chainsword, a melee arc that players report evolves into the Eviscerator Chainsword with the Tape Measure passive. No unlock needed.

At a glance

Universe Warhammer 40,000
Faction Ultramarines (Sternguard Veteran)
Starting weapon Astartes Chainsword
Evolution Eviscerator Chainsword — Chainsword + Tape Measure (community, two charts agree)
Unlock Available from the start (demo)
First stage Imperial Bastion vs Tyranids

Playstyle

A straightforward melee opener: the Chainsword cuts an arc around him, so early waves of Termagants die on contact while you steer toward the Boltgun and other pick-up weapons. Hellfire Ammo pick-ups (acid bolter rounds that poison) are lore-matched to him — “used by Sternguard Veterans, like Malum Caedo” (Aug 19 post).

Appears in

Both demos (May and October), the Boltgun 2 crossover post (Oct 15), and every trailer.

FAQ

Do I have to unlock Malum Caedo?

No, he's the default 40K champion in the demo.

Does the demo progress carry to the full game?

No — Auroch's Oct 6 post says neither demo progress nor demo-to-full-game progress transfers.

Related guides

Sources

Checked against the current version on · Medium confidence — consistent community reports, not officially confirmed. Spotted something outdated? Tell us.

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