Choosing the right passive items is just as important as upgrading your weapons in Warhammer Survivors. Once you have the correct combination, you can evolve your weapon and gain access to a more powerful version.
I’ve put together the documented weapon evolutions for both Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar in one guide. You can use the lists below to check which passive item you need before opening an evolution chest.
Some combinations have extra requirements, including fully upgrading a passive item or completing an earlier evolution first. I’ve highlighted those conditions so you don’t miss them during a run.
Warhammer Survivors Weapon Evolution Guide – 40 Combo
Most weapon evolutions follow the same basic process:
- Upgrade the weapon you want to evolve to its maximum level, usually Level 8.
- Obtain the passive item that matches your weapon.
- Find an evolution-eligible chest dropped by a boss or elite enemy.
- Open the chest to trigger the evolution if all requirements are met.
You usually only need to have the correct passive item in your inventory. However, a few combinations require the passive to reach its maximum level.
Those special requirements are marked in the lists below.
Warhammer 40,000 – All Weapon Evolutions
Here are the documented weapon and passive combinations for the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
- Chainsword + Tape Measure = Eviscerator Chainsword
- Lasgun + Gauntlet = Meltagun
- Boltgun + Dice Cube = Heavy Bolter
- Shield of Faith + Bugman’s Tankard = Emperor’s Wrath
- Flamer + Glue = Heavy Flamer
- Combat Shotgun + Bar Magnet = Executioner Shotgun
- Whirlwind Launcher + Liquid Green Stuff = Orbital Bombardment
- Frag Grenade + Bandolier = Ripper Pistol
- Mechanical Bite + Boot = Remote Detonation
- Power Klaw + Da Lucky Stikk (MAX LEVEL) = Bale Eye
- Ardent Blade + Tactical Rock (MAX LEVEL) = Weapon of the Matriarch
- Power Fist + Codex Astartes (MAX LEVEL) = Gauntlets of Ultramar
- Storm Bolter + Lightning Bolt = Assault Cannon
- Battle Cannon + Figure Case = Side Sponsons
- Spear of the Faithful + Chaos Sigil = Thorn of the White Rose
- Crozius Arcanum + Lightning Bolt = Benediction of Fury
- Smite + Ardcoat = Fury of the Ancients
- Fidelis + Golden Demon = Purgator Mirabilis
- Storm Eagle Rocket + White Dwarf = Deathstrike Missile
- Nuln Oil + Hourglass = Mordant Earth
- D6 Dice + Scatter Die = Sustained Fire Dice
Warhammer 40,000: Passives That Must Be Maxed
Three evolutions require their passive items to be fully upgraded:
- Da Lucky Stikk: Required for Bale Eye.
- Tactical Rock: Required for Weapon of the Matriarch.
- Codex Astartes: Required for Gauntlets of Ultramar.
Make sure these passives reach maximum level before trying to evolve their corresponding weapons.
Age of Sigmar – All Weapon Evolutions
The following combinations are documented for Age of Sigmar.
- Tempest Axes + Boot = Whirlwind Axes
- Brace of Pistols + Bandolier = Duelling Pistols
- Lorai Fog + Bugman’s Tankard = Aquatic Illusions
- Fusil-Cannon + Amberbone = Long-Fusil
- Boltstorm Pistol + Dice Cube = Typhoon Crossbow
- Grandblade + Tape Measure = Celestial Greatsword
- Cyclone Sword + Bar Magnet = Voice of the God-King
- Flintlock Pistols + Ardcoat = Anti-Wizard Flintlock
- Fyrestorm Greataxe + Master Rune = Zangrom-Thaz
- Stormcharged Hammer + Tactical Rock (MAX LEVEL) = Uskavar the Sunderer
- Uskavar the Sunderer + Null Pendant (MAX LEVEL) = Ghal Maraz
- Brazier Staff + Liquid Green Stuff = Master of Runes
- Twin-Tailed Cat + Golden Demon = Enchanted Glove
- Blade of the High Heavens + Figure Case = Thengavar
- Poisoned Throwing Knives + Gauntlet = Bladed Vortex
- Rope and Grapnel + White Dwarf = Ghost of Rhea
- Mystical Ward + Glue = Warding Lantern
- Nuln Oil + Hourglass = Mordant Earth
- D6 Dice + Scatter Die = Sustained Fire Dice
Age of Sigmar: How to Get Ghal Maraz
Ghal Maraz has a two-stage evolution. You cannot evolve directly from Stormcharged Hammer to Ghal Maraz.
Complete both stages in order:
- Stormcharged Hammer + Tactical Rock (MAX LEVEL) = Uskavar the Sunderer
- Uskavar the Sunderer + Null Pendant (MAX LEVEL) = Ghal Maraz
You must complete the first evolution before attempting the second. Both Tactical Rock and Null Pendant have to be fully upgraded for their respective stages.
Shared Evolutions Between Both Universes
Two combinations appear in both the Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar lists:
- Nuln Oil + Hourglass = Mordant Earth
- D6 Dice + Scatter Die = Sustained Fire Dice
If you’re collecting evolutions across both universes, remember that these two recipes are shared.
Tips for Getting Weapon Evolutions
Upgrade Your Main Weapon First
Try to focus your upgrades on one main weapon instead of spreading them across several weapons too early. Getting a weapon to its maximum level gives you a clearer path toward its evolution.
Choose Passives With a Plan
Before picking up a passive item, check whether it is required for a weapon you want to evolve. This helps you avoid filling your passive slots with items that don’t support your current build.
Check Special Passive Requirements
Most evolutions only require the matching passive in your inventory. However, some combinations need a fully upgraded passive.
For Warhammer 40,000, watch out for Da Lucky Stikk, Tactical Rock, and Codex Astartes. In Age of Sigmar, Tactical Rock and Null Pendant have maximum-level requirements for the Ghal Maraz evolution chain.
Remember That Some Passives Have Multiple Uses
Lightning Bolt is used in two Warhammer 40,000 evolutions:
- Storm Bolter evolves into Assault Cannon.
- Crozius Arcanum evolves into Benediction of Fury.
Check your weapon choices before deciding which evolution to pursue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn’t my weapon evolving?
Check that your base weapon is at maximum level, you have the correct passive item, and any special passive-level requirements are fulfilled. You also need to open a chest that can grant an evolution.
Do passive items always need to be maxed?
No. Most passive items only need to be in your inventory. Only the combinations specifically marked MAX LEVEL require a fully upgraded passive.
Can I evolve multiple weapons in one run?
Yes. You can evolve multiple weapons during the same run as long as you collect the required weapons and passive items and open eligible evolution chests.
Why can’t I find a particular weapon or passive?
Some weapons and passive items may require character unlocks or other progression before they become available. If an item is missing from your available options, check your unlock progress.
How many weapon evolutions are listed in this guide?
The source lists 21 combinations for Warhammer 40,000 and 19 for Age of Sigmar as separate universe entries, with two evolutions shared between them. That gives 40 unique weapon evolutions in total.
