The Relic of Macragge: Power Fists
Few weapons in the 41st Millennium express raw physical dominance like the Power Fist. Sheathed in a disruptive energy field that molecularly breaks down armor, this weapon turns your champion into an immovable brawler. When evolved into the Gauntlets of Ultramar, your attacks trigger rolling concussive quakes that pulverize entire frontlines.
For how the Power Fist ranks against other wargear, check our Weapons Tier List and complete Evolution Recipes List.
Power Fist Evolution Pathway
Evolving the Power Fist follows the standard three-part evolution loop:
- Equip the Power Fists: Available in the early level-up pool for frontline melee champions.
- Level to Rank 8: Upgrade base kinetic damage, shockwave diameter, and attack recovery speed.
- Acquire the Gauntlet Passive: The Gauntlet relic grants flat armor (+2 per level) and flat damage reduction, synergizing with the close-range brawler playstyle.
- Collect a Golden Boss Chest: Slay a wave boss to evolve your fists into the legendary Gauntlets of Ultramar.
Power Fist vs. Gauntlets of Ultramar
| Metric | Base Power Fists (Level 8) | Gauntlets of Ultramar | Tactical Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damage Type | Kinetic Energy | Concussive Seismic Rupture | Completely ignores elite armor plating |
| Attack Pattern | Forward Cone Slam | Alternating Dual Ground Shockwaves | Clears both front and flanking threats |
| Knockback Value | Very High | Extreme (Wall Stun) | Slams enemies into terrain for bonus damage |
| Armor Debuff | -10% Armor | -30% Armor on Impact | Multiplies the damage of your other weapons |
| Attack Cadence | 1.4 Seconds | 0.8 Seconds | Nearly doubles the frequency of concussive slams |
Best Synergies and Build Strategies
The Gauntlets of Ultramar thrive when surrounded, making them the ultimate panic button against dense 15-to-25 minute horde surges:
- Melee Shredding Duo: Pair the Gauntlets of Ultramar with the Chainsword Evolution to combine crushing shockwave knockback with 360-degree life-leech cleaving.
- Relic Area Expansion: Utilize the Tape Measure from our Dice Cube & Passives Guide to widen the ground shockwave radius by up to +50%.
- Single-Target Boss Finisher: Combine with the Lasgun Evolution to strip boss armor with the fists while the Meltagun burns their health bar.
- Champion Synergy: Space Marine protagonist Malum Caedo utilizes these fists to absorb heavy blows while holding the front line.
- Boss Tactics: Use the high knockback of the Gauntlets to disrupt charging elites in the Ghazghkull Thraka Boss Guide.
