Warhammer Survivors Boltgun and 40K Evolution Guide

In Warhammer Survivors, evolutions are powerful weapon upgrades achieved by pairing a max-level weapon with a specific passive item and looting a chest. While the 40K universe features 21 distinct evolutions, including staples like the Boltgun and Chainsword, players must unlock the Armoury to view every specific recipe. Unlocking all evolutions in the 40K universe grants a permanent reward called Archeotech, which guarantees a base weapon for future runs.

The Evolution Mechanic

Evolving a weapon is essential for surviving late-game hordes and "Extremis" boss fights. The process requires three distinct components:

1. Max Weapon Level: You must upgrade your base weapon (such as the Lasgun or Flamer) to its maximum level during a run.
2. Specific Passive: You must hold the corresponding passive item in your inventory. While most evolutions only require you to possess the passive, some high-tier evolutions require the passive itself to be at maximum level.
3. Mini-Boss Chests: Once the prerequisite levels are met, you must defeat a mini-boss—identified by a green outline. These enemies drop chests that, when opened, trigger the evolution.

Once an evolution is triggered for the first time, the game will permanently mark the matching passives on your level-up screen in all future runs, making it easier to recreate powerful builds.

Confirmed 40K Evolution Recipes

The following table details the confirmed evolution recipes available in the Warhammer 40K universe of Warhammer Survivors. Note that some items are "Shared Evolutions" that appear in both the 40K and Age of Sigmar settings.

Note: The specific evolution for the Boltgun is one of the 21 total recipes available. If a recipe is not yet discovered, it can be tracked via the in-game Armoury once the Munitorum Dataslate is found.

Unlocking the Armoury

The Armoury is a dedicated menu that allows players to view every evolution recipe they have discovered, as well as hints for those they haven't. To unlock this feature, you must find a specific relic:

• Relic Name: Munitorum Dataslate
• Location: The Gallowdark map.
• How to find: Look for a question mark (?) icon on the map. This indicates the location of a relic. Once the Munitorum Dataslate is collected, the Armoury becomes permanently accessible from the main menu.

Best Early Game Evolutions

For players just starting their journey in Warhammer Survivors, certain evolutions are significantly easier to obtain and provide massive power spikes for clearing early stages.

Heavy Flamer

The Heavy Flamer is widely considered the premier crowd-control weapon for the early game. Because players start with the Flamer and Glue as base unlocks, this evolution can be obtained almost immediately. When paired with the Bandolier passive (which increases reload speed), the Heavy Flamer creates a near-constant stream of Promethium, incinerating any enemies in the direction the character is facing.

Deathstrike Missile

Unlocking this requires surviving for 20 minutes with a character to first obtain the Storm Eagle Rocket. When evolved using the White Dwarf passive, it becomes the Deathstrike Missile. This weapon provides two major benefits:

1. Screen Clear: It deals massive damage to every enemy currently on the screen.
2. Resource Magnet: It automatically summons every experience gem currently on the stage to your character, allowing for rapid leveling.

Mordant Earth

This is a "Shared Evolution" using Nuln Oil and the Hourglass. It is highly effective for beginners because both components are base unlocks. The resulting Mordant Earth evolution creates large puddles of tar that damage and slow down enemy swarms. This effect can be further enhanced by the Tape Measure passive, which increases the size of the tar puddles.

Game Identity and Availability

Warhammer Survivors was developed and published by Auroch Digital and released on November 10, 2026. It is rated ESRB Everyone 10+ for Fantasy Violence and Mild Blood. While the game features a deep evolution system across the Warhammer 40K and Age of Sigmar franchises, specific platform availability and control schemes have not been independently confirmed by the current documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get Archeotech?

Archeotech is a special reward granted to players who successfully unlock all 21 evolutions in the Warhammer 40K universe. It provides a significant advantage by guaranteeing a base weapon at the start of a run.

Why didn't my weapon evolve after opening a chest?

Ensure that your weapon has reached its absolute maximum level. Additionally, check the Armoury to see if the specific evolution you are targeting requires the passive item to also be at its maximum level. Finally, only chests dropped by mini-bosses (green outlines) can trigger an evolution.

Where can I find more relics?

Relics like the Munitorum Dataslate are hidden across various maps, such as Gallowdark. They are always marked with a question mark on the in-game map, requiring the player to navigate to that specific coordinate to collect them.