A Bloodthirster is a colossal, winged Greater Daemon of Khorne, the Chaos God of Blood and Skulls, in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. These fearsome entities stand over several meters tall with a muscular, bestial appearance, adorned with brass armor and inscribed with dark runes. They wield massive axes and whips, embodying raw, unbridled violence and strength, capable of tearing through anything in their path while flying across the battlefield to deliver death from above.
In battle, Bloodthirsters serve as both generals and shock troops, leading Khorne’s daemonic legions with unmatched ferocity. Their presence is a morale booster for Khorne’s followers and a source of terror for their enemies, inspiring lesser daemons and mortals to greater acts of bloodshed. Notable Bloodthirsters include Skarbrand the Exiled One, a once-favored servant of Khorne cast out for his ambition, and An’ggrath the Unbound, known as the mightiest of Khorne’s Bloodthirsters.
Bloodthirsters epitomize the brutal and relentless nature of Khorne, representing pure violence and the glory of combat. They are summoned through dark rituals and sacrifices, appearing in a storm of blood and fire to wreak havoc on the enemies of Chaos. As avatars of Khorne’s rage, they are among the most powerful beings in Warhammer 40,000, driving their followers to greater savagery while instilling fear and despair in their foes.