Recipe updated · Game version: Launch (Nov 10, 2026)
Warhammer Survivors 40K vs Age of Sigmar Evolutions
38 evolution recipes are compared here across Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar. Warhammer Survivors splits its weapons between the two universes, and the recipes split with them. The rule for evolving is the same everywhere, but the pairings are not: the same passive item usually evolves a different weapon depending on which universe you are in. This page compares the two sides using all 38 recipes on this site.
At a glance
| Warhammer 40,000 | Age of Sigmar | |
|---|---|---|
| Evolution recipes | 21 | 19 |
| Only in this universe | 19 | 17 |
| Passive items used | 20 | 19 |
| Need a max-level passive | 3 | 2 |
| Add a weapon instead of replacing it | 2 | 1 |
| Reported to summon a champion | 1 | 1 |
| Two-step recipes | 0 | 1 |
| Unconfirmed recipes | 0 | 1 |
Two recipes work in both universes, so they count on each side. Everything else belongs to one universe only. The totals are close, but the two sides play quite differently once you look at which passive goes with which weapon.
Same passive, different weapon
This is the part that catches most players out. 14 of the 23 evolution passives appear in both universes, and in every one of those cases the passive evolves a different weapon in each. A Tape Measure that would finish your Chainsword in a 40K run does nothing for it in Age of Sigmar, where it evolves the Grandblade instead. If a recipe you remember is not working, check that it belongs to the universe you are playing.
Passives that belong to one universe
The remaining passives are tied to one side. These are worth knowing because picking one up in the wrong universe will never lead to an evolution.
- Warhammer 40,000 only: Chaos Sigil (Spear of the Faithful); Codex Astartes (Power Fist); Da Lucky Stikk (Power Klaw); Lightning Bolt (Storm Bolter and Crozius Arcanum).
- Age of Sigmar only: Amberbone (Fusil-Cannon); Kragg Blackhammer's Master Rune (Fyrestorm Greataxe); Null Pendant (Uskavar the Sunderer).
Lightning Bolt is the standout in 40K: it is the only passive that evolves two weapons in the same universe (Storm Bolter and Crozius Arcanum). If you run both of those weapons, one passive slot covers two evolutions. Age of Sigmar has no passive that does this, so every AoS evolution needs its own passive.
Recipes that work in both universes
Only 2 recipes are universal. Launch guides list them for both universes, with the same weapon, passive and result on each side.
- Mordant Earth: Nuln Oil + Hourglass.
- Sustained Fire Dice: D6 Dice + Scatter Die.
Max-level passives by universe
Most recipes only need you to own the passive. A few need it fully upgraded, and the split between the universes is uneven.
- Warhammer 40,000 (3): Bale Eye (Da Lucky Stikk), Weapon of the Matriarch (Tactical Rock), Gauntlets of Ultramar (Codex Astartes).
- Age of Sigmar (2): Uskavar the Sunderer (Tactical Rock), Ghal Maraz (Null Pendant).
The Tactical Rock needs max level on both sides, so it is the one passive where "any level" never applies. In Age of Sigmar, both max-level recipes sit on the same chain: Uskavar the Sunderer and then Ghal Maraz.
Unusual recipes on each side
Warhammer 40,000
- Extra weapon: Ripper Pistol, Side Sponsons (only some guides mention this). These add a new weapon while you keep the original.
- Summon: Gauntlets of Ultramar. Pre-launch developer posts said it brings a champion into the fight; launch guides have not confirmed the details.
- No two-step or unconfirmed recipes. Every 40K recipe is a single step, and launch guides agree on all of the pairings.
Age of Sigmar
- Two-step: Ghal Maraz is the only evolution in the game that starts from another evolved weapon, Uskavar the Sunderer.
- Extra weapon: Ghost of Rhea. It adds a new weapon while you keep the original.
- Summon: Zangrom-Thaz. Pre-launch developer posts said it brings a champion into the fight; launch guides have not confirmed the details.
- Unconfirmed: Long-Fusil, where launch-week guides do not agree on the recipe.
What this means for your run
- Check the universe before trusting a recipe. Most passives are shared, so a pairing from the other side will look right but never trigger.
- In 40K, value the Lightning Bolt. It can pay off twice if you also pick up the Storm Bolter and the Crozius Arcanum.
- In Age of Sigmar, plan the Ghal Maraz chain early. It needs two max-level passives and two boss or elite chests, so it takes longer than any other evolution.
- Upgrade the Tactical Rock all the way. It needs max level in both universes.
To see every pairing for your current run, filter the evolution finder by universe, or read the how to evolve guide for the full rules.
Full recipe list by universe
Warhammer 40,000 (21)
| Weapon | Passive | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Magnet | Executioner Shotgun |
| Whirlwind Battery | Liquid Green Stuff | Orbital Bombardment |
| Frag Grenade | Bandolier | Ripper Pistol |
| Mechanical Bite | Sabaton | Remote Detonation |
| Power Klaw | Da Lucky Stikk (max) | Bale Eye |
| Ardent Blade | Tactical Rock (max) | Weapon of the Matriarch |
| Power Fist | Codex Astartes (max) | 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 |
Age of Sigmar (19)
| Weapon | Passive | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
| Tempest Axes | Sabaton | Whirlwind Axes |
| Brace of Pistols | Bandolier | Duelling Pistols |
| Nebulous Sea-Fog | Bugman's Tankard | Aquatic Illusions |
| Fusil-Cannon | Amberbone | Long-Fusil (unconfirmed) |
| Boltstorm Pistol | Dice Cube | Typhoon Crossbow |
| Grandblade | Tape Measure | Celestial Greatsword |
| Cyclone Sword | Magnet | Voice of the God-King |
| Flintlock Pistols | Ardcoat | Anti-Wizard Flintlock |
| Fyrestorm Greataxe | Kragg Blackhammer's Master Rune | Zangrom-Thaz |
| Stormcharged Warhammer | Tactical Rock (max) | Uskavar the Sunderer |
| Uskavar the Sunderer | Null Pendant (max) | 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 & Grapnel | White Dwarf | Ghost of Rhea |
| Mystical Ward | Glue | Warding Lantern |
| Nuln Oil | Hourglass | Mordant Earth |
| D6 Dice | Scatter Die | Sustained Fire Dice |
FAQ
Which universe has more evolutions in Warhammer Survivors?
Warhammer 40,000 has 21 evolution recipes and Age of Sigmar has 19, counting the 2 recipes that work in both. The difference comes from the Lightning Bolt, which evolves two different weapons in 40K runs.
Does a passive item evolve the same weapon in 40K and Age of Sigmar?
Usually not. 14 passives show up in both universes, and each one evolves a different weapon depending on which universe you are playing. Only the Hourglass and Scatter Die evolve the same weapon in both.
Which passives need max level in both universes?
The Tactical Rock needs to be at max level for its evolution in Warhammer 40,000 and in Age of Sigmar. If you see it in a run, plan to upgrade it all the way.
Can I use a 40K recipe in an Age of Sigmar run?
Only the 2 recipes listed as working in both universes. Every other recipe belongs to one universe, so check the universe tag in the evolution finder before you plan a build.
Do 40K and Age of Sigmar share any evolution recipes?
Yes. 2 recipes are listed for both universes; see the cross-universe section and the recipe table.
Which passive works differently between the two universes?
The comparison table lists passives found on both sides that evolve different weapons. Use the universe filter on the finder to check a specific pairing.
Do max-level passive requirements change by universe?
They can. Check the recipe row and the max-level table for the universe you are playing; the same passive name does not guarantee the same weapon or requirement.
Where can I see every recipe for one universe?
Use the full recipe lists on this page or filter the main evolution finder to Warhammer 40,000 or Age of Sigmar.
Sources
Recipes are cross-checked against several guides published in launch week (Nov 10–11, 2026). We have not tested every recipe in game ourselves. When guides disagree we say so on the page. How we check recipes.
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