Malum Caedo Character Guide | Warhammer Survivors

Malum Caedo is a starting character in Warhammer Survivors representing the Warhammer 40,000 setting. As a frontline combatant, he begins each run equipped with a Chainsword and possesses a unique scaling mechanic that rewards players for filling their equipment slots. Because he is available immediately upon starting the game, he serves as the primary introduction to melee-focused gameplay and strength-based progression.

How to Unlock Malum Caedo

Unlike other units that may require specific achievements or currency, Malum Caedo is available from the start. Players can select him for their first mission immediately after launching the game.

Ability and Passive Traits

Malum Caedo’s kit is designed around raw power and flat damage mitigation. His core ability incentivizes a diverse build of weapons and passive items to maximize his damage output.

• Strength Scaling: Malum gains +3% Strength for every weapon and passive item currently equipped. This encourages players to prioritize filling all available slots to amplify his total damage.
• Damage Mitigation: He possesses a +1 Save, which provides a flat reduction to all incoming damage. This makes him particularly durable against swarms of weaker enemies that rely on many small hits.

Base Stats

At the start of a run, Malum Caedo has the following baseline statistics:

Level Bonuses and Progression

As Malum Caedo gains experience and levels up, he receives permanent stat increases. His progression is notable for consistent Strength gains and a unique "Veterancy" mechanic that provides massive temporary spikes at milestone levels before normalizing.

The progression pattern indicates that by Level 50, Malum Caedo achieves a 50% increase in base Strength, in addition to the bonuses provided by his passive ability for equipped items.

Starting Equipment and Evolutions

Malum Caedo exclusively starts with the Chainsword, a iconic melee weapon in the Warhammer 40,000 setting. This weapon is capable of evolving into a more powerful form as the player progresses through a stage.

• Starting Weapon: Chainsword
• Weapon Evolution: Eviscerator

The Eviscerator serves as the high-tier version of the Chainsword, though specific evolution requirements (such as necessary passive items or level thresholds) are not independently confirmed in the current release version.

Setting Context

Malum Caedo is categorized as a Warhammer 40,000 character. In the current release version (as of November 10, 2026), he is featured alongside other characters from the same setting, including:

• Trooper Bartosz Kozlowski: A ranged-focused unit who starts with a Lasgun.
• Brother Luca Amasius: A mid-range combatant who starts with a Boltgun.

Compared to these counterparts, Malum Caedo is the primary choice for players preferring a high-durability, melee-centric playstyle with strong late-game scaling through item accumulation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to build Malum Caedo?

Based on his passive ability, the most effective strategy is to fill all weapon and passive slots as quickly as possible. Each item equipped provides a multiplicative 3% Strength boost, which stacks with the 10% Strength bonuses gained every 10 levels.

Does the +1 Save affect all damage?

The game defines his Save as a "flat damage reduction." This typically means that a set amount of damage is subtracted from every incoming hit, making Malum exceptionally resilient against "chip damage" from large groups of minor enemies.

Is Malum Caedo available on all platforms?

Platform availability and specific control schemes for Warhammer Survivors are not independently confirmed. The data provided reflects the release version values as of November 2026.