Welcome to Competitive Innovations, our weekly feature for a number of game lines across the tabletop wargame space. Each week our army list and tactics experts canvass the top tournaments for their game of specialty, looking at the week’s top match-ups and how they played out on the tabletop to let you know what’s hot, what’s not, and what might be coming next as the competitive meta evolves year-round.
More meditations on the past weekend, today with Lowest of Men in charge.
Don’t forget that we’ve had a Dataslate this week, and if you need to check out any of the changes to the game or dangerously fancy new detachments, you can check out our coverage below:
Main Reviews
New Rules
- Index Daemons 2.0: The Goonhammer Review
- Detachment Focus: Shadow Legion (Daemons)
- Detachment Focus: More Dakka! (Orks)
- Detachment Focus: Lions of the Emperor (Adeptus Custodes)
- Detachment Focus: Experimental Prototype Cadre (T’au)
Back to Competitive Innovations, where Today we’ve got:
- Cascade Clash: Ascent – 40k Major Spring 2025
- 11th Barrie Bash
- Wheat City Open 2025: 40k
- Safety’s Off “Go Outside, Nerd!” GT
- Califato Wars
Part 1 on Wednesday covered:
- Scorched Earth Open 2025 – 40K World Championships Qualifier
- Ides of March 2025
- 2 GT Bilbao
- CM Games Warhammer 40K Tournament – Bluffhammer Brawl
- MAD Warhammer 40k GT 03.08 – 03.09
Finally tomorrow on Saturday we’ll look at:
- BAYERN MAJOR #1 2025 40K
- Hunter GT Autumn – NSWTC
- Third Annual Blue Ridge Championship GT
- Hyper 345: GT
Cascade Clash: Ascent – 40k Major Spring 2025
75-player, 6-round Grand Tournament in Mount Vernon, WA, United States on March 08 2025. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.
The Showdown – Orks (Taktikal Brigade) versus Genestealer Cults (Final Day)
Take and Hold – Hidden Supplies – Search and Destroy
Alex Schexnaydre – Orks (Taktikal Brigade) # ++ Army Roster ++ [2000 pts] ## Character [490 pts] ## Battleline [370 pts] ## Infantry [750 pts] ## Dedicated Transport [390 pts]
Army List - Click to Expand
Xenos – Orks – +250 next Dataslate – [2000 pts]
## Configuration
Battle Size: Strike Force (2000 Point limit)
Detachment: Taktikal Brigade
Show/Hide Options
Beastboss [80 pts]: Warlord, Beast Snagga klaw, Beastchoppa, Shoota
Big Mek in Mega Armour [125 pts]: Mek Kaptin, Kustom mega-blasta, Grot oiler, Kustom force field
Big Mek with Shokk Attack Gun [65 pts]: Grot assistant
Big Mek with Shokk Attack Gun [80 pts]: Mork’s Kunnin’, Grot assistant
Big Mek with Shokk Attack Gun [65 pts]: Grot assistant
Warboss [75 pts]: Kombi-weapon, Twin slugga, Attack squig, Power klaw
Beast Snagga Boyz [95 pts]:
• 9x Beast Snagga Boy
Boyz [80 pts]:
• 1x Boss Nob: Power klaw and slugga
• 9x Boy w/ Slugga and choppa
Stormboyz [65 pts]:
• 1x Boss Nob: Power klaw
• 4x Stormboy
Stormboyz [65 pts]:
• 1x Boss Nob: Power klaw
• 4x Stormboy
Stormboyz [65 pts]:
• 1x Boss Nob: Power klaw
• 4x Stormboy
Breaka Boyz [140 pts]:
• 1x Boss Nob: Rokkit pistol, Smash hammer
• 4x Breaka Boy
• 1x Breaka Boy w/ Tankhammer
Flash Gitz [160 pts]: Ammo Runt
• 9x Flash Gitz
Gretchin [40 pts]: 1 Runtherd and 10 Gretchin
Lootas [50 pts]: 1 Spanner and 4 Lootas
• 1x Spanner: Kustom mega-blasta
Tankbustas [120 pts]:
• 1x Boss Nob: Rokkit pistol, Smash hammer
• 1x Tankbusta w/ Pulsa rokkit
• 4x Tankbusta w/ Rokkit launcha
Tankbustas [120 pts]:
• 1x Boss Nob: Rokkit pistol, Smash hammer
• 1x Tankbusta w/ Pulsa rokkit
• 4x Tankbusta w/ Rokkit launcha
Tankbustas [120 pts]:
• 1x Boss Nob: Rokkit pistol, Smash hammer
• 1x Tankbusta w/ Pulsa rokkit
• 4x Tankbusta w/ Rokkit launcha
Trukk [65 pts]: Wreckin’ ball
Trukk [65 pts]: Wreckin’ ball
Trukk [65 pts]: Wreckin’ ball
Trukk [65 pts]: Wreckin’ ball
Trukk [65 pts]: Wreckin’ ball
Trukk [65 pts]: Wreckin’ ball
vs.
Alex Macdougall – Genestealer Cult (Final Day) Genestealer Cults CHARACTERS Abominant (95 points) Biophagus (70 points) Patriarch (85 points) Reductus Saboteur (65 points) BATTLELINE Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (70 points) Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (70 points) Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (70 points) OTHER DATASHEETS Aberrants (135 points) Achilles Ridgerunners (85 points) Achilles Ridgerunners (170 points) Achilles Ridgerunners (170 points) Goliath Rockgrinder (120 points) Goliath Rockgrinder (120 points) Hybrid Metamorphs (80 points) Purestrain Genestealers (150 points) ALLIED UNITS Deathleaper (80 points) Gargoyles (85 points) Gargoyles (85 points) Lictor (60 points) Lictor (60 points) Raveners (75 points) Exported with App Version: v1.28.0 (72), Data Version: v574
Army List - Click to Expand
Day 3 (2000 points)
Strike Force (2000 points)
Final Day
• 1x Power sledgehammer
• 1x Alchemicus Familiar
1x Autopistol
1x Chemical vials
1x Injector goad
• Enhancement: Inhuman Integration
• Warlord
• 1x Patriarch’s claws
• Enhancement: Enraptured Damnation
• 1x Autopistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Demolition charges
1x Remote explosives
• 1x Acolyte Leader
• 1x Cult claws and knife
1x Hand flamer
• 4x Acolyte Hybrid
• 4x Cult claws and knife
4x Hand flamer
• 1x Acolyte Leader
• 1x Cult claws and knife
1x Hand flamer
• 4x Acolyte Hybrid
• 4x Cult claws and knife
4x Hand flamer
• 1x Acolyte Leader
• 1x Cult claws and knife
1x Hand flamer
• 4x Acolyte Hybrid
• 4x Cult claws and knife
4x Hand flamer
• 1x Aberrant Hypermorph
• 1x Aberrant weapons
• 4x Aberrant
• 4x Aberrant weapons
• 1x Armoured hull
1x Heavy mortar
1x Survey Augur
1x Twin heavy stubber
• 2x Achilles Ridgerunner
• 2x Armoured hull
2x Heavy mining laser
2x Spotter
2x Twin heavy stubber
• 2x Achilles Ridgerunner
• 2x Armoured hull
2x Heavy mining laser
2x Spotter
2x Twin heavy stubber
• 1x Demolition charge cache
1x Drilldozer blade
1x Heavy mining laser
1x Heavy stubber
• 1x Demolition charge cache
1x Drilldozer blade
1x Heavy mining laser
1x Heavy stubber
• 1x Metamorph Leader
• 1x Hand flamer
1x Leader’s cult weapons
• 4x Hybrid Metamorph
• 1x Cult Icon
3x Hand flamer
4x Metamorph mutations
• 10x Purestrain Genestealer
• 10x Cult claws and talons
• 1x Lictor claws and talons
• 10x Gargoyle
• 10x Blinding venom
10x Fleshborer
• 10x Gargoyle
• 10x Blinding venom
10x Fleshborer
• 1x Lictor claws and talons
• 1x Lictor claws and talons
• 3x Ravener
• 3x Ravener claws and talons
3x Thoracic bio-weapon
Thoughts
An extremely interesting showdown, as the Taktikal Orks face off with the GSC. Taktikal boasts an awful lot of volume firepower and melee, but these come on quite fragile bodies that can be isolated and picked off. They want to trade well with their big connects with Tankbustas and Flash Gitz, and get a strong board position late game.
Final Day in the other corner is a board control carpet list with some deceptively deadly shooting. Buffing the Mining Lasers up to higher accuracy makes them much more consistent, and you have a tonne of Lone Ops, OC blocking and mischief to call upon too. Sprinkling in some fights first definitely helps, and Lictors / Death Leaper are big fans of the 2 wound Ork bodies on offer over in Taktikal. It’s a tight match up, but Tyranids of various ilks can give Orks trouble, and this proved to be the case again here!
Result
Genestealer Cult (Final Day) Victory – 89 – 80
Alex Macdougall – Genestealer Cult (Final Day) – 1st Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand Genestealer Cults CHARACTERS Abominant (95 points) Biophagus (70 points) Patriarch (85 points) Reductus Saboteur (65 points) BATTLELINE Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (70 points) Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (70 points) Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (70 points) OTHER DATASHEETS Aberrants (135 points) Achilles Ridgerunners (85 points) Achilles Ridgerunners (170 points) Achilles Ridgerunners (170 points) Goliath Rockgrinder (120 points) Goliath Rockgrinder (120 points) Hybrid Metamorphs (80 points) Purestrain Genestealers (150 points) ALLIED UNITS Deathleaper (80 points) Gargoyles (85 points) Gargoyles (85 points) Lictor (60 points) Lictor (60 points) Raveners (75 points) Exported with App Version: v1.28.0 (72), Data Version: v574
Day 3 (2000 points)
Strike Force (2000 points)
Final Day
• 1x Power sledgehammer
• 1x Alchemicus Familiar
1x Autopistol
1x Chemical vials
1x Injector goad
• Enhancement: Inhuman Integration
• Warlord
• 1x Patriarch’s claws
• Enhancement: Enraptured Damnation
• 1x Autopistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Demolition charges
1x Remote explosives
• 1x Acolyte Leader
• 1x Cult claws and knife
1x Hand flamer
• 4x Acolyte Hybrid
• 4x Cult claws and knife
4x Hand flamer
• 1x Acolyte Leader
• 1x Cult claws and knife
1x Hand flamer
• 4x Acolyte Hybrid
• 4x Cult claws and knife
4x Hand flamer
• 1x Acolyte Leader
• 1x Cult claws and knife
1x Hand flamer
• 4x Acolyte Hybrid
• 4x Cult claws and knife
4x Hand flamer
• 1x Aberrant Hypermorph
• 1x Aberrant weapons
• 4x Aberrant
• 4x Aberrant weapons
• 1x Armoured hull
1x Heavy mortar
1x Survey Augur
1x Twin heavy stubber
• 2x Achilles Ridgerunner
• 2x Armoured hull
2x Heavy mining laser
2x Spotter
2x Twin heavy stubber
• 2x Achilles Ridgerunner
• 2x Armoured hull
2x Heavy mining laser
2x Spotter
2x Twin heavy stubber
• 1x Demolition charge cache
1x Drilldozer blade
1x Heavy mining laser
1x Heavy stubber
• 1x Demolition charge cache
1x Drilldozer blade
1x Heavy mining laser
1x Heavy stubber
• 1x Metamorph Leader
• 1x Hand flamer
1x Leader’s cult weapons
• 4x Hybrid Metamorph
• 1x Cult Icon
3x Hand flamer
4x Metamorph mutations
• 10x Purestrain Genestealer
• 10x Cult claws and talons
• 1x Lictor claws and talons
• 10x Gargoyle
• 10x Blinding venom
10x Fleshborer
• 10x Gargoyle
• 10x Blinding venom
10x Fleshborer
• 1x Lictor claws and talons
• 1x Lictor claws and talons
• 3x Ravener
• 3x Ravener claws and talons
3x Thoracic bio-weapon
Archetype
Final Day!
Thoughts
Final Day claims an event win here – potent combination of mission play, amped up anti-tank and elite shooting, and a few key hard target removal units that can also resurrect and get back in the fight. I think there is a lot to be gained by marrying the Tyranid and GSC nonsense together, and Final Day might just be placed to emerge as the strongest GSC option! Well done on the event win.
Stu Angel – Genestealer Cult (Host of Ascension) – 2nd Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand CHARACTER Char1: 1x Benefictus (85 pts) Char2: 1x Benefictus (90 pts) Char3: 1x Benefictus (70 pts) Char4: 1x Primus (100 pts) Char5: 1x Reductus Saboteur (65 pts) BATTLELINE 5x Acolyte Hybrids with Autopistols (65 pts) 5x Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (70 pts) 5x Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (70 pts) 20x Neophyte Hybrids (130 pts) 20x Neophyte Hybrids (130 pts) 20x Neophyte Hybrids (130 pts) 20x Neophyte Hybrids (130 pts) 10x Neophyte Hybrids (65 pts) OTHER DATASHEETS 5x Hybrid Metamorphs (80 pts) 5x Hybrid Metamorphs (80 pts) 10x Purestrain Genestealers (150 pts) 5x Purestrain Genestealers (75 pts) 5x Purestrain Genestealers (75 pts) 1x Achilles Ridgerunners (85 pts) 1x Achilles Ridgerunners (85 pts) 1x Achilles Ridgerunners (85 pts) 1x Goliath Truck (85 pts)
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+ FACTION KEYWORD: Xenos – Genestealer Cults
+ DETACHMENT: Host of Ascension
+ TOTAL ARMY POINTS: 2000pts
+
+ WARLORD: Char4: Primus
+ ENHANCEMENT: Assassination Edict (on Char1: Benefictus)
& Our Time is Nigh (on Char2: Benefictus)
& A Chink in Their Armour (on Char4: Primus)
+ NUMBER OF UNITS: 22
+ SECONDARY: – Bring It Down: (4×2) – Assassination: 5 Characters – Cull The Horde: 4×5
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
1 with Close Combat Weapon, Psionic Cascade
Enhancement: Assassination Edict (+15 pts)
1 with Close Combat Weapon, Psionic Cascade
Enhancement: Our Time is Nigh (+20 pts)
1 with Close Combat Weapon, Psionic Cascade
1 with Cult Bonesword, Scoped Needle Pistol, Toxin Injector Claw
• Warlord
Enhancement: A Chink in Their Armour (+20 pts)
1 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Demolition Charges, Remote Explosives
• 1x Acolyte Leader
1 with Autopistol, Leader’s Bio-weapons
• 4x Acolyte Hybrid
1 with Cult Claws and Knife
• Cult Icon
3 with Heavy Mining Tool
• 1x Acolyte Leader
1 with Hand Flamer, Leader’s Cult Weapons
• 4x Acolyte Hybrid
1 with Cult Claws and Knife
• Cult Icon
3 with Cult Claws and Knife, Hand Flamer
• 1x Acolyte Leader
1 with Hand Flamer, Leader’s Cult Weapons
• 4x Acolyte Hybrid
1 with Cult Claws and Knife
• Cult Icon
3 with Cult Claws and Knife, Hand Flamer
• 1x Neophyte Leader
1 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Hybrid Firearm
• 19x Neophyte Hybrid
2 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Seismic Cannon
2 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Mining Laser
10 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Hybrid Firearm
1 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Hybrid Firearm
• Cult Icon
2 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Grenade Launcher
2 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Webber
• 1x Neophyte Leader
1 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Hybrid Firearm
• 19x Neophyte Hybrid
2 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Seismic Cannon
2 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Mining Laser
10 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Hybrid Firearm
1 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Hybrid Firearm
• Cult Icon
2 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Grenade Launcher
2 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Webber
• 1x Neophyte Leader
1 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Hybrid Firearm
• 19x Neophyte Hybrid
2 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Seismic Cannon
2 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Mining Laser
10 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Hybrid Firearm
1 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Hybrid Firearm
• Cult Icon
2 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Grenade Launcher
2 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Webber
• 1x Neophyte Leader
1 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Hybrid Firearm
• 19x Neophyte Hybrid
2 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Seismic Cannon
2 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Mining Laser
10 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Hybrid Firearm
1 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Hybrid Firearm
• Cult Icon
2 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Grenade Launcher
2 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Webber
• 1x Neophyte Leader
1 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Hybrid Firearm
• 9x Neophyte Hybrid
1 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Mining Laser
1 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Seismic Cannon
4 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Hybrid Firearm
1 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Hybrid Firearm
• Cult Icon
1 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Webber
1 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Grenade Launcher
• 1x Metamorph Leader
1 with Leader’s Bio-weapons, Hand Flamer
• 4x Hybrid Metamorph
1 with Metamorph Mutations
• Cult Icon
3 with Hand Flamer, Metamorph Mutations
• 1x Metamorph Leader
1 with Leader’s Bio-weapons, Hand Flamer
• 4x Hybrid Metamorph
1 with Metamorph Mutations
• Cult Icon
3 with Hand Flamer, Metamorph Mutations
• 10x Purestrain Genestealer
10 with Cult Claws and Talons
• 5x Purestrain Genestealer
5 with Cult Claws and Talons
• 5x Purestrain Genestealer
5 with Cult Claws and Talons
• 1x Achilles Ridgerunner
1 with Armoured Hull, Twin Heavy Stubber, Heavy Mortar
• Spotter
• 1x Achilles Ridgerunner
1 with Armoured Hull, Twin Heavy Stubber, Heavy Mortar
• Survey Augur
• 1x Achilles Ridgerunner
1 with Armoured Hull, Twin Heavy Stubber, Heavy Mortar
• Survey Augur
1 with Demolition Charge Cache, Goliath Wheels, Heavy Stubber, Twin Autocannon
Archetype
Host of Ascension Neophytes
Thoughts
Another GSC podium place! The cults make out like bandits here with the usual one-two of Neophyte bricks raining hell and some small melee pieces providing incision. I like a ten brick of Purestrains in Host – you can screen out the mid board with it in deployment, apply damage and then whisk it away if the opponent doesn’t kill it on the first try. A powerful build that can put out some serious hurt. Well done on the top placing.
Alex Schexnaydre – Orks (Taktikal Brigade) – 3rd Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand # ++ Army Roster ++ [2000 pts] ## Character [490 pts] ## Battleline [370 pts] ## Infantry [750 pts] ## Dedicated Transport [390 pts]
Xenos – Orks – +250 next Dataslate – [2000 pts]
## Configuration
Battle Size: Strike Force (2000 Point limit)
Detachment: Taktikal Brigade
Show/Hide Options
Beastboss [80 pts]: Warlord, Beast Snagga klaw, Beastchoppa, Shoota
Big Mek in Mega Armour [125 pts]: Mek Kaptin, Kustom mega-blasta, Grot oiler, Kustom force field
Big Mek with Shokk Attack Gun [65 pts]: Grot assistant
Big Mek with Shokk Attack Gun [80 pts]: Mork’s Kunnin’, Grot assistant
Big Mek with Shokk Attack Gun [65 pts]: Grot assistant
Warboss [75 pts]: Kombi-weapon, Twin slugga, Attack squig, Power klaw
Beast Snagga Boyz [95 pts]:
• 9x Beast Snagga Boy
Boyz [80 pts]:
• 1x Boss Nob: Power klaw and slugga
• 9x Boy w/ Slugga and choppa
Stormboyz [65 pts]:
• 1x Boss Nob: Power klaw
• 4x Stormboy
Stormboyz [65 pts]:
• 1x Boss Nob: Power klaw
• 4x Stormboy
Stormboyz [65 pts]:
• 1x Boss Nob: Power klaw
• 4x Stormboy
Breaka Boyz [140 pts]:
• 1x Boss Nob: Rokkit pistol, Smash hammer
• 4x Breaka Boy
• 1x Breaka Boy w/ Tankhammer
Flash Gitz [160 pts]: Ammo Runt
• 9x Flash Gitz
Gretchin [40 pts]: 1 Runtherd and 10 Gretchin
Lootas [50 pts]: 1 Spanner and 4 Lootas
• 1x Spanner: Kustom mega-blasta
Tankbustas [120 pts]:
• 1x Boss Nob: Rokkit pistol, Smash hammer
• 1x Tankbusta w/ Pulsa rokkit
• 4x Tankbusta w/ Rokkit launcha
Tankbustas [120 pts]:
• 1x Boss Nob: Rokkit pistol, Smash hammer
• 1x Tankbusta w/ Pulsa rokkit
• 4x Tankbusta w/ Rokkit launcha
Tankbustas [120 pts]:
• 1x Boss Nob: Rokkit pistol, Smash hammer
• 1x Tankbusta w/ Pulsa rokkit
• 4x Tankbusta w/ Rokkit launcha
Trukk [65 pts]: Wreckin’ ball
Trukk [65 pts]: Wreckin’ ball
Trukk [65 pts]: Wreckin’ ball
Trukk [65 pts]: Wreckin’ ball
Trukk [65 pts]: Wreckin’ ball
Trukk [65 pts]: Wreckin’ ball
Archetype
Taktikal Brigade Orks
Thoughts
The Taktikal list from the showdown – lots of rokkits, lots of Trukks! A very strong recipe indeed. A full six transports gives this list a lot of potential to jam and create early chaos, before styling to victory with a salvo of dakka. Well done on the top placing.
Jorge Alcantara – Aeldari (Devoted of Ynnead) – 4th Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand Aeldari CHARACTERS The Yncarne (250 Points) BATTLELINE Storm Guardians (100 Points) OTHER DATASHEETS Dark Reapers (90 Points) Dark Reapers (90 Points) Fire Dragons (100 Points) Fire Dragons (100 Points) Howling Banshees (90 Points) Howling Banshees (90 Points) Howling Banshees (90 Points) Shining Spears (120 Points) Shining Spears (120 Points) Shining Spears (120 Points) Shroud Runners (80 Points) Striking Scorpions (75 Points) Striking Scorpions (75 Points) Warlock Conclave (110 Points) Warlock Conclave (55 Points) Warlock Conclave (55 Points) Warp Spiders (95 Points) Warp Spiders (95 Points) Exported with App Version: v1.28.0 (1), Data Version: v574
Yncarne (2000 Points)
Devoted of Ynnead
Strike Force (2000 Points)
• Warlord
• 1x Swirling soul energy
• 1x Vilith-zhar
• 10x Storm Guardian
◦ 8x Close combat weapon
◦ 2x Flamer
◦ 2x Fusion gun
◦ 2x Power sword
◦ 6x Shuriken pistol
• 1x Serpent’s Scale Platform
◦ 1x Close combat weapon
◦ 1x Serpent shield
• 1x Dark Reaper Exarch
◦ 1x Close combat weapon
◦ 1x Missile launcher
• 4x Dark Reaper
◦ 4x Close combat weapon
◦ 4x Reaper launcher
• 1x Dark Reaper Exarch
◦ 1x Close combat weapon
◦ 1x Missile launcher
• 4x Dark Reaper
◦ 4x Close combat weapon
◦ 4x Reaper launcher
• 1x Fire Dragon Exarch
◦ 1x Close combat weapon
◦ 1x Firepike
• 4x Fire Dragon
◦ 4x Close combat weapon
◦ 4x Dragon fusion gun
• 1x Fire Dragon Exarch
◦ 1x Close combat weapon
◦ 1x Firepike
• 4x Fire Dragon
◦ 4x Close combat weapon
◦ 4x Dragon fusion gun
• 1x Howling Banshee Exarch
◦ 1x Executioner
◦ 1x Shuriken pistol
• 4x Howling Banshee
◦ 4x Banshee blade
◦ 4x Shuriken pistol
• 1x Howling Banshee Exarch
◦ 1x Executioner
◦ 1x Shuriken pistol
• 4x Howling Banshee
◦ 4x Banshee blade
◦ 4x Shuriken pistol
• 1x Howling Banshee Exarch
◦ 1x Executioner
◦ 1x Shuriken pistol
• 4x Howling Banshee
◦ 4x Banshee blade
◦ 4x Shuriken pistol
• 1x Shining Spear Exarch
◦ 1x Shimmershield
◦ 1x Shuriken cannon
◦ 1x Star lance
• 2x Shining Spear
◦ 2x Laser lance
◦ 2x Twin shuriken catapult
• 1x Shining Spear Exarch
◦ 1x Shimmershield
◦ 1x Shuriken cannon
◦ 1x Star lance
• 2x Shining Spear
◦ 2x Laser lance
◦ 2x Twin shuriken catapult
• 1x Shining Spear Exarch
◦ 1x Shimmershield
◦ 1x Shuriken cannon
◦ 1x Star lance
• 2x Shining Spear
◦ 2x Laser lance
◦ 2x Twin shuriken catapult
• 3x Shroud Runner
◦ 3x Close combat weapon
◦ 3x Long rifle
◦ 3x Scatter laser
◦ 3x Shuriken pistol
• 1x Striking Scorpion Exarch
◦ 1x Biting blade
◦ 1x Shuriken pistol
• 4x Striking Scorpion
◦ 4x Scorpion chainsword
◦ 4x Shuriken pistol
• 1x Striking Scorpion Exarch
◦ 1x Biting blade
◦ 1x Shuriken pistol
• 4x Striking Scorpion
◦ 4x Scorpion chainsword
◦ 4x Shuriken pistol
• 4x Warlock
◦ 4x Destructor
◦ 4x Shuriken pistol
◦ 4x Singing Spear
• 2x Warlock
◦ 2x Destructor
◦ 2x Shuriken pistol
◦ 2x Singing Spear
• 2x Warlock
◦ 2x Destructor
◦ 2x Shuriken pistol
◦ 2x Singing Spear
• 1x Warp Spider Exarch
◦ 1x Close combat weapon
◦ 1x Death weavers
◦ 1x Spinneret rifle
• 4x Warp Spider
◦ 4x Close combat weapon
◦ 4x Death spinner
• 1x Warp Spider Exarch
◦ 1x Close combat weapon
◦ 1x Death weavers
◦ 1x Spinneret rifle
• 4x Warp Spider
◦ 4x Close combat weapon
◦ 4x Death spinner
Archetype
Ynnari Shining Spears
Thoughts
This list packs in exactly the kind of Shining Spear heroism I demand from Ynnari players. Shining Spears aren’t seeing as much use as some of the other aspects, but they sure do love Lethal Intent – you can get some quite absurd threat ranges out of them, walls be damned, and they can then cause jumping off points for the Yncarne as the opponent retaliates and tries to clear their lines. Really awesome stuff, great to see Spears in use! The little Warlock Conclaves are also extremely cool.
The Best of the Rest
There were 4 more players on 5-1 records. They were:
- 5th – Liam Bath – Necrons (Awakened Dynasty): Go-wide MSU Awakened Dynasty.
- 6th – Tarzan <3 – Orks (Taktikal Brigade): Battlewagon / Ghazgull Taktikal Brigade – epic.
- 7th – Devin Smith – Orks (Green Tide): Massed Green Tide Boyz.
- 8th – Gareth Hunt – Orks (Dread Mob): Dreadmob with triple Tankbustas.
11th Barrie Bash
60-player, 6-round Grand Tournament in Thornton, ON, CA on March 08 2025. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.
Nick Jagiello – Astra Militarum (Bridgehead Strike) – 1st Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand Astra Militarum CHARACTERS Cadian Command Squad (65 points) Gaunt’s Ghosts (110 points) Militarum Tempestus Command Squad (100 points) Militarum Tempestus Command Squad (90 points) Militarum Tempestus Command Squad (75 points) Ursula Creed (65 points) BATTLELINE Cadian Shock Troops (65 points) Tempestus Scions (130 points) Tempestus Scions (130 points) Tempestus Scions (130 points) Tempestus Scions (130 points) Tempestus Scions (65 points) OTHER DATASHEETS Attilan Rough Riders (120 points) Attilan Rough Riders (60 points) Catachan Heavy Weapons Squad (50 points) Catachan Heavy Weapons Squad (50 points) Catachan Heavy Weapons Squad (50 points) Cyclops Demolition Vehicle (25 points) Field Ordnance Battery (100 points) Krieg Heavy Weapons Squad (75 points) Krieg Heavy Weapons Squad (75 points) Ogryn Squad (60 points) Ogryn Squad (60 points) Ogryn Squad (60 points) Ratlings (60 points) Exported with App Version: v1.28.0 (72), Data Version: v574
Legalize Asbestos (2000 points)
Strike Force (2000 points)
Bridgehead Strike
• 1x Cadian Commander
• 1x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
• 1x Cadian Veteran Guardsman
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Plasma gun
1x Plasma pistol
• 1x Cadian Veteran Guardsman
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Lasgun
1x Master Vox
• 1x Cadian Veteran Guardsman
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Lasgun
1x Medi-pack
• 1x Cadian Veteran Guardsman
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Plasma gun
• 1x Ibram Gaunt
• 1x Bolt Pistol
1x Gaunt’s chainsword
• 1x Colm Corbec
• 1x Corbec’s hot-shot lascarbine
1x Straight silver knife
• 1x Elim Rawne
• 1x Rawne’s lascarbine
1x Straight silver knife
• 1x Hlaine Larkin
• 1x Larkin’s long-las
1x Straight silver knife
• 1x ‘Try Again’ Bragg
• 1x Bragg’s autocannon
1x Straight silver knife
• 1x Oan Mkoll
• 1x Lascarbine
1x Mkoll’s straight silver knife
• 4x Tempestus Scion
• 4x Close combat weapon
1x Hot-shot lasgun
2x Hot-shot laspistol
1x Hot-shot volley gun
1x Master Vox
1x Medi-pack
1x Plasma gun
• 1x Tempestor Prime
• Warlord
• 1x Command Rod
1x Tempestus dagger
• Enhancement: Bombast-class Vox-array
• 4x Tempestus Scion
• 4x Close combat weapon
2x Hot-shot lasgun
1x Hot-shot laspistol
1x Medi-pack
1x Meltagun
1x Plasma gun
1x Regimental Standard
• 1x Tempestor Prime
• 1x Command Rod
1x Tempestus dagger
• Enhancement: Shroud Projector
• 4x Tempestus Scion
• 4x Close combat weapon
2x Hot-shot lasgun
1x Hot-shot laspistol
1x Medi-pack
1x Meltagun
1x Plasma gun
1x Regimental Standard
• 1x Tempestor Prime
• 1x Command Rod
1x Tempestus dagger
• 1x Duty and Vengeance
1x Power weapon
• 1x Shock Trooper Sergeant
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Sergeant’s autogun
• 9x Shock Trooper
• 9x Close combat weapon
7x Lasgun
1x Meltagun
1x Plasma gun
1x Vox-caster
• 1x Tempestor
• 1x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
• 9x Tempestus Scion
• 9x Close combat weapon
4x Hot-shot lasgun
1x Hot-shot laspistol
2x Hot-shot volley gun
2x Plasma gun
1x Vox-caster
• 1x Tempestor
• 1x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
• 9x Tempestus Scion
• 9x Close combat weapon
4x Hot-shot lasgun
1x Hot-shot laspistol
2x Meltagun
2x Plasma gun
1x Vox-caster
• 1x Tempestor
• 1x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
• 9x Tempestus Scion
• 9x Close combat weapon
4x Hot-shot lasgun
1x Hot-shot laspistol
2x Meltagun
2x Plasma gun
1x Vox-caster
• 1x Tempestor
• 1x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
• 9x Tempestus Scion
• 9x Close combat weapon
4x Hot-shot lasgun
1x Hot-shot laspistol
2x Meltagun
2x Plasma gun
1x Vox-caster
• 1x Tempestor
• 1x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
• 4x Tempestus Scion
• 4x Close combat weapon
2x Hot-shot lasgun
1x Meltagun
1x Plasma gun
• 1x Rough Rider Sergeant
• 1x Hunting lance
1x Lasgun
1x Laspistol
1x Power sabre
1x Steed’s hooves
• 9x Rough Rider
• 9x Hunting lance
9x Lasgun
9x Laspistol
9x Steed’s hooves
• 1x Rough Rider Sergeant
• 1x Hunting lance
1x Lasgun
1x Laspistol
1x Power sabre
1x Steed’s hooves
• 4x Rough Rider
• 4x Hunting lance
4x Lasgun
4x Laspistol
4x Steed’s hooves
• 3x Heavy Weapons Team
• 3x Lasgun
3x Mortar
3x Weapons team close combat weapons
• 3x Heavy Weapons Team
• 3x Lasgun
3x Mortar
3x Weapons team close combat weapons
• 3x Heavy Weapons Team
• 3x Lasgun
3x Mortar
3x Weapons team close combat weapons
• 1x Costco rotisserie chicken
• 2x Ordnance Team
• 2x Battery close combat weapons
2x Bombast field gun
2x Lasgun
2x Laspistol
• 3x Heavy Weapons Gunner
• 3x Close combat weapon
3x Krieg heavy flamer
3x Laspistol
• 1x Fire Coordinator
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Laspistol
• 3x Heavy Weapons Gunner
• 3x Close combat weapon
3x Krieg heavy flamer
3x Laspistol
• 1x Fire Coordinator
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Laspistol
• 1x Ogryn Bone ‘ead
• 1x Ripper gun
• 2x Ogryn
• 2x Ripper gun
• 1x Ogryn Bone ‘ead
• 1x Ripper gun
• 2x Ogryn
• 2x Ripper gun
• 1x Ogryn Bone ‘ead
• 1x Ripper gun
• 2x Ogryn
• 2x Ripper gun
• 5x Ratling Sniper
• 5x Close combat weapon
5x Sniper rifle
Archetype
Bridgehead Goodstuff
Thoughts
Bridgehead gets some licks in here, with the usual drop-blast from Scions coupled with a carpet of utility options on the ground. I really like the Krieg flamers- nasty things that play havoc with the enemy as they try to engage you in the midboard. Massed MSU Ogryn give you plenty of options for cheap screening and scoring. A really nicely designed list, well done.
Josh Crowe – Imperial Knights (Noble Lance) – 2nd Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand Imperial Knights CHARACTERS Canis Rex (450 Points) BATTLELINE Armiger Helverin (130 Points) Armiger Helverin (130 Points) Armiger Helverin (130 Points) Armiger Helverin (130 Points) Armiger Warglaive (140 Points) Armiger Warglaive (140 Points) Armiger Warglaive (140 Points) Armiger Warglaive (140 Points) Armiger Warglaive (140 Points) ALLIED UNITS Callidus Assassin (100 Points) Sisters of Battle Immolator (115 Points) Sisters of Battle Squad (115 Points) Exported with App Version: v1.28.0 (1), Data Version: v574
Rex immolator (2000 Points)
Noble Lance
Strike Force (2000 Points)
• Warlord
• 1x Chainbreaker las-impulsor
• 1x Chainbreaker multi-laser
• 1x Freedom’s Hand
• 2x Armiger autocannon
• 1x Armoured feet
• 1x Questoris heavy stubber
• 2x Armiger autocannon
• 1x Armoured feet
• 1x Questoris heavy stubber
• 2x Armiger autocannon
• 1x Armoured feet
• 1x Questoris heavy stubber
• 2x Armiger autocannon
• 1x Armoured feet
• 1x Questoris heavy stubber
• 1x Meltagun
• 1x Reaper chain-cleaver
• 1x Thermal spear
• 1x Meltagun
• 1x Reaper chain-cleaver
• 1x Thermal spear
• 1x Meltagun
• 1x Reaper chain-cleaver
• 1x Thermal spear
• 1x Meltagun
• 1x Reaper chain-cleaver
• 1x Thermal spear
• 1x Meltagun
• 1x Reaper chain-cleaver
• 1x Thermal spear
• 1x Neural shredder
• 1x Phase sword and poison blades
• 1x Armoured tracks
• 1x Heavy bolter
• 1x Hunter-killer missile
• 1x Immolation flamers
• 1x Sister Superior
◦ 1x Bolt pistol
◦ 1x Close combat weapon
◦ 1x Ministorum hand flamer
◦ 1x Power weapon
• 9x Battle Sister
◦ 9x Bolt pistol
◦ 7x Boltgun
◦ 9x Close combat weapon
◦ 1x Ministorum flamer
◦ 1x Ministorum heavy flamer
◦ 1x Simulacrum Imperialis
Archetype
Canis / Armigers / Immolator
Thoughts
Imperial Knights continue to slide up the rankings, with another high placing for the tried and tested Big Knight, little Knights, Sisters Box,(hehe). Knights can present a serious stat challenge in the game at the moment and they have enough stuff on the board to outlast the anti-heavy activations of many of the games top predators. Are they just good now, then?!
Nicholas Redford – Chaos Space Marines (Pactbound Zealots) – 3rd Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand Char1: 1x Cypher (90 pts): Warlord, Cypher’s bolt pistol, Cypher’s plasma pistol 10x Cultist Mob (50 pts): Mark of Nurgle 16x Accursed Cultists (195 pts): Mark of Chaos Undivided Char4: 1x War Dog Stalker (140 pts): Havoc multi-launcher, Daemonbreath spear, Slaughterclaw
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+ FACTION KEYWORD: Chaos – Chaos Space Marines
+ DETACHMENT: Pact-bound Zealots
+ TOTAL ARMY POINTS: 2000pts
+ ALLIED UNITS: Chaos Knights
+
+ WARLORD: Char1: Cypher
+ ENHANCEMENT:
+ NUMBER OF UNITS: 18
+ SECONDARY: – Bring It Down: (7×2) – Assassination: 4 Characters – Cull The Horde: 1×5
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Char2: 1x Chaos Lord (90 pts): Mark of Slaanesh, Daemon hammer, Power fist
Char3: 5x Dark Commune (80 pts): Mark of Chaos Undivided
• 2x Blessed Blades: 2 with Commune blade
• 1x Cult Demagogue: Autopistol, Commune stave
• 1x Iconarch: Chaos icon, Autopistol, Close combat weapon
• 1x Mindwitch: Close combat weapon, Warp Curse
• 1x Cultist Champion: Brutal assault weapon, Autopistol
• 9x Cultist: 9 with Autopistol, Brutal assault weapon
10x Cultist Mob (50 pts): Mark of Tzeentch
• 1x Cultist Champion: Brutal assault weapon, Autopistol
• 9x Cultist: 9 with Autopistol, Brutal assault weapon
5x Legionaries (90 pts): Mark of Slaanesh
• 4x Legionary
2 with Astartes chainsword, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon
1 with Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Heavy melee weapon
1 with Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Reaper chaincannon
• 1x Aspiring Champion: Chaos icon, Close combat weapon, Heavy melee weapon, Plasma pistol
5x Legionaries (90 pts): Mark of Slaanesh
• 4x Legionary
2 with Astartes chainsword, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon
1 with Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Heavy melee weapon
1 with Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Reaper chaincannon
• 1x Aspiring Champion: Chaos icon, Close combat weapon, Heavy melee weapon, Plasma pistol
5x Legionaries (90 pts): Mark of Slaanesh
• 4x Legionary
2 with Astartes chainsword, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon
1 with Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Heavy melee weapon
1 with Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Reaper chaincannon
• 1x Aspiring Champion: Chaos icon, Close combat weapon, Heavy melee weapon, Plasma pistol
• 10x Mutant: 10 with Blasphemous appendages
• 6x Torment: 6 with Hideous mutations
5x Nemesis Claw (110 pts): Mark of Slaanesh
• 4x Legionary
1 with Accursed weapon, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon
1 with Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Nostraman chainglaive
1 with Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Paired accursed weapons
1 with Voice eater, Astartes chainsword, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon
• 1x Visionary: Power fist, Plasma pistol
5x Warp Talons (125 pts): Mark of Slaanesh, 5 with Warp claws
1x Chaos Predator Destructor (140 pts): Mark of Nurgle, Armoured tracks, Havoc launcher, Predator autocannon, Combi-weapon, 2x Lascannon
1x Chaos Predator Destructor (140 pts): Mark of Nurgle, Armoured tracks, Havoc launcher, Predator autocannon, Combi-weapon, 2x Lascannon
1x Chaos Vindicator (185 pts): Mark of Nurgle, Armoured tracks, Demolisher cannon, Havoc launcher, Combi-weapon
1x Chaos Vindicator (185 pts): Mark of Nurgle, Armoured tracks, Demolisher cannon
1x Chaos Rhino (75 pts): Mark of Slaanesh, Armoured tracks, Combi-bolter, Havoc launcher, Combi-weapon
1x Chaos Rhino (75 pts): Mark of Slaanesh, Armoured tracks, Combi-bolter, Havoc launcher, Combi-weapon
Archetype
Pactbound Mixed Arms
Thoughts
A pleasingly balanced Pactbound list that marries some Nurgle shooting tanks to a spicy undivided brick of Accursed. A cheeky Stalker provides heft and OC here much as they do in Creations of Bile. With Lone Op strats, excellent output, and decent MSU, this list is really well poised and balanced to style its way through a range of enemies. Fantastic work on the top placing with a detachment we don’t see as much these days!
Chase Bandl – Death Guard (Plague Company) – 4th Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand Death Guard CHARACTERS Mortarion (300 points) OTHER DATASHEETS Death Guard Chaos Spawn (70 points) Death Guard Cultists (50 points) Death Guard Cultists (50 points) Death Guard Predator Destructor (130 points) Death Guard Predator Destructor (130 points) Death Guard Predator Destructor (130 points) Foetid Bloat-Drone (90 points) Foetid Bloat-Drone (90 points) Plagueburst Crawler (180 points) Plagueburst Crawler (180 points) Plagueburst Crawler (180 points) ALLIED UNITS War Dog Karnivore (140 points) War Dog Stalker (140 points) War Dog Stalker (140 points) Exported with App Version: v1.28.0 (72), Data Version: v574
Mothman and friends (2000 points)
Strike Force (2000 points)
Plague Company
• Warlord
• 1x Rotwind
1x Silence
1x The Lantern
• 2x Chaos Spawn
• 2x Hideous mutations
• 1x Death Guard Cultist Champion
• 1x Brutal assault weapon
1x Cultist firearm
• 9x Death Guard Cultist
• 9x Brutal assault weapon
9x Cultist firearm
• 1x Death Guard Cultist Champion
• 1x Brutal assault weapon
1x Cultist firearm
• 9x Death Guard Cultist
• 9x Brutal assault weapon
9x Cultist firearm
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Havoc launcher
1x Plague combi-bolter
2x Plague heavy bolter
1x Predator autocannon
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Havoc launcher
1x Plague combi-bolter
2x Plague heavy bolter
1x Predator autocannon
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Havoc launcher
1x Plague combi-bolter
2x Plague heavy bolter
1x Predator autocannon
• 1x Plague probe
2x Plaguespitter
• 1x Plague probe
2x Plaguespitter
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Heavy slugger
1x Plagueburst mortar
2x Plaguespitter
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Heavy slugger
1x Plagueburst mortar
2x Plaguespitter
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Heavy slugger
1x Plagueburst mortar
2x Plaguespitter
• 1x Havoc multi-launcher
1x Reaper chaintalon
1x Slaughterclaw
• 1x Daemonbreath spear
1x Havoc multi-launcher
1x Slaughterclaw
• 1x Daemonbreath spear
1x Havoc multi-launcher
1x Slaughterclaw
Archetype
Death Guard chonk.
Thoughts
Loads of Death Guard tanks is still very much a vibe, and Mortarion is there to lead them to war! Brutal, stodgy, and merciless once the debuffs start flying. Really well done on the top placing.
The Best of the Rest
There were 3 more players on 5-1 records. They were:
- 5th – Cody Brown – Chaos Daemons (Legion of Excess): Slaanesh with Shalaxi AND three Keepers, christ.
- 6th – Tim Deetlefs – Aeldari (Aspect Host): Double Wave Serpent Aspect Host, absolutely ALL IN on the Phoenix Lords too, love it.
- 7th – Pat Johnson – Chaos Daemons (Scintillating Legion): Kairos and triple Lord of Change in Scintillating Legion with loads of Tzeentch MSU – epic.
Wheat City Open 2025: 40k
47-player, 6-round Grand Tournament in Brandon, Manitoba, CA on March 08 2025. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.
Brenden Chrustie – Black Templars (Righteous Crusaders) – 1st Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand Char1: 1x Ancient in Terminator Armor (110 pts): Warlord, Terminator Storm Shield, Thunder Hammer Char2: 1x Captain in Terminator Armour (115 pts): Storm Bolter, Relic Fist 5x Intercessor Squad (80 pts) 5x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (90 pts) 5x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (90 pts) 5x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (90 pts) 5x Incursor Squad (80 pts) 5x Infiltrator Squad (100 pts) 5x Reiver Squad (80 pts): Grapnel Launchers, Reiver Grav-chute 5x Scout Squad (70 pts) 10x Terminator Assault Squad (360 pts) 10x Terminator Squad (340 pts) 1x Ballistus Dreadnought (130 pts): Armoured Feet, Ballistus Lascannon, Ballistus Missile Launcher, Twin Storm Bolter 1x Ballistus Dreadnought (130 pts): Armoured Feet, Ballistus Lascannon, Ballistus Missile Launcher, Twin Storm Bolter 1x Ballistus Dreadnought (130 pts): Armoured Feet, Ballistus Lascannon, Ballistus Missile Launcher, Twin Storm Bolter
FACTION KEYWORD: Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – Black Templars
+ DETACHMENT: Righteous Crusaders
+ TOTAL ARMY POINTS: 1995pts
+
+ WARLORD: Char1: Ancient in Terminator Armor
+ ENHANCEMENT: Tannhauser’s Bones (on Char1: Ancient in Terminator Armor)
& Sigismund’s Seal (on Char2: Captain in Terminator Armour)
+ NUMBER OF UNITS: 15
+ SECONDARY: – Bring It Down: (3×2) – Assassination: 2 Characters – Cull The Horde: 2×5
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Enhancement: Tannhauser’s Bones (+35 pts)
Enhancement: Sigismund’s Seal (+20 pts)
• 1x Intercessor Sergeant: Bolt Pistol, Astartes Grenade Launcher, Bolt Rifle, Power Fist
• 4x Intercessor: 4 with Bolt Pistol, Bolt Rifle, Close Combat Weapon
• 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Pack
3 with Astartes Chainsword, Heavy Bolt Pistol
1 with Astartes Chainsword, Plasma Pistol
• 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack: Plasma Pistol, Power Fist
• 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Pack
3 with Astartes Chainsword, Heavy Bolt Pistol
1 with Astartes Chainsword, Plasma Pistol
• 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack: Plasma Pistol, Power Fist
• 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Pack
3 with Astartes Chainsword, Heavy Bolt Pistol
1 with Astartes Chainsword, Plasma Pistol
• 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack: Plasma Pistol, Power Fist
• 4x Incursor
3 with Bolt Pistol, Occulus Bolt Carbine, Paired Combat Blades
1 with Haywire Mine, Bolt Pistol, Occulus Bolt Carbine, Paired Combat Blades
• 1x Incursor Sergeant: Bolt Pistol, Occulus Bolt Carbine, Paired Combat Blades
• 4x Infiltrator: 4 with Bolt Pistol, Close Combat Weapon, Marksman Bolt Carbine
• 1x Infiltrator Sergeant: Bolt Pistol, Close Combat Weapon, Marksman Bolt Carbine
• 1x Reiver Sergeant: Combat Knife, Special Issue Bolt Pistol
• 4x Reivers: 4 with Special Issue Bolt Pistol, Combat Knife
• 1x Scout Sergeant: Bolt Pistol, Close Combat Weapon, Astartes Chainsword
• 1x Scout: Bolt Pistol, Close Combat Weapon, Missile Launcher
• 3x Scouts: 3 with Bolt Pistol, Close Combat Weapon, Combat Knife
• 1x Assault Terminator Sergeant: Storm Shield, Thunder Hammer
• 9x Assault Terminator: 9 with Storm Shield, Thunder Hammer
• 9x Terminator
2 with Power Fist, Cyclone Missile Launcher, Storm Bolter
7 with Power Fist, Storm Bolter
• 1x Terminator Sergeant: Storm Bolter, Power Fist
Archetype
Black Templars CHONK
Thoughts
Black Templars have gone quiet of late, so it is awesome to see a quite terrifying 20 Terminators build take first place here. Lots of trading MSU before it’s time to jam two big bricks of Termies down the throat and use the Righteous Crusaders strats to cause mayhem. Get a decent trap off somewhere (particularly on the Tannhauser’s Bones unit) and you’re rolling through to Victory. I really like the list, the innovation, and the result! Very well done.
The Best of the Rest
There were 7 more players on 5-1 records. They were:
- 2nd – Logan Antonation – T’au Empire (Kauyon): Triple Riptide Kauyon with supporting Breachers and Hammerheads.
- 3rd – Curtis Strong – Tyranids (Invasion Fleet): Classic monster mash invasion fleet with some little bugs.
- 4th – Anthony Richardson – Drukhari (Skysplinter Assault): Massed Skysplinter boats with Talos and a Voidraven in support.
- 5th – Darren Jac – Orks (War Horde): War Horde melee with triple Tankbusta.
- 6th – Austin Tame – Genestealer Cult (Outlander Claw): A nice spin on Outlander that packs some tasteful Aberrant squads in amidst the flamers.
- 7th – Logan Litzenberger – Chaos Daemons (Legion of Excess): Shalaxi / double Keeper Slaanesh.
- 8th – Frederick Schellenberg – World Eaters (Berzerker Warband): Classic Eightbound rush WE.
Safety’s Off “Go Outside, Nerd!” GT
31-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Taylors, SC, United States on March 08 2025. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.
Robert Birmingham – Ultramarines (Gladius Task Force) – 1st Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand Space Marines CHARACTERS Lieutenant with Combi-weapon (70 Points) Marneus Calgar (200 Points) Roboute Guilliman (345 Points) BATTLELINE Intercessor Squad (80 Points) OTHER DATASHEETS Ballistus Dreadnought (130 Points) Ballistus Dreadnought (130 Points) Company Heroes (95 Points) Inceptor Squad (240 Points) Inceptor Squad (120 Points) Infiltrator Squad (100 Points) Scout Squad (70 Points) Scout Squad (70 Points) Vindicator (175 Points) Vindicator (175 Points) Exported with App Version: v1.28.0 (1), Data Version: v574
Master has given Dobby Gucci inceptors. If a man does not have the sauce, then he is lost. the same man can be lost in the sauce. (2000 Points)
Ultramarines
Gladius Task Force
Strike Force (2000 Points)
• 1x Combi-weapon
• 1x Paired combat blades
• 1x Marneus Calgar
◦ 1x Gauntlets of Ultramar
• 2x Victrix Honour Guard
◦ 2x Victrix power sword
• Warlord
• 1x Emperor’s Sword
• 1x Hand of Dominion
• 1x Intercessor Sergeant
◦ 1x Astartes grenade launcher
◦ 1x Bolt pistol
◦ 1x Bolt rifle
◦ 1x Power fist
• 4x Intercessor
◦ 4x Bolt pistol
◦ 4x Bolt rifle
◦ 4x Close combat weapon
• 1x Armoured feet
• 1x Ballistus lascannon
• 1x Ballistus missile launcher
• 1x Twin storm bolter
• 1x Armoured feet
• 1x Ballistus lascannon
• 1x Ballistus missile launcher
• 1x Twin storm bolter
• 1x Ancient
◦ 1x Bolt pistol
◦ 1x Bolt rifle
◦ 1x Close combat weapon
• 1x Company Champion
◦ 1x Bolt pistol
◦ 1x Master-crafted power weapon
• 2x Company Veteran
◦ 2x Bolt pistol
◦ 2x Close combat weapon
◦ 1x Master-crafted bolt rifle
◦ 1x Master-crafted heavy bolter
• 1x Inceptor Sergeant
◦ 1x Assault bolters
◦ 1x Close combat weapon
• 5x Inceptor
◦ 5x Assault bolters
◦ 5x Close combat weapon
• 1x Inceptor Sergeant
◦ 1x Assault bolters
◦ 1x Close combat weapon
• 2x Inceptor
◦ 2x Assault bolters
◦ 2x Close combat weapon
• 1x Infiltrator Sergeant
◦ 1x Bolt pistol
◦ 1x Close combat weapon
◦ 1x Marksman bolt carbine
• 4x Infiltrator
◦ 4x Bolt pistol
◦ 4x Close combat weapon
◦ 1x Helix Gauntlet
◦ 1x Infiltrator Comms Array
◦ 4x Marksman bolt carbine
• 1x Scout Sergeant
◦ 1x Astartes chainsword
◦ 1x Bolt pistol
◦ 1x Close combat weapon
• 4x Scout
◦ 2x Astartes shotgun
◦ 4x Bolt pistol
◦ 4x Close combat weapon
◦ 1x Heavy bolter
◦ 1x Scout sniper rifle
• 1x Scout Sergeant
◦ 1x Astartes chainsword
◦ 1x Bolt pistol
◦ 1x Close combat weapon
• 4x Scout
◦ 2x Astartes shotgun
◦ 4x Bolt pistol
◦ 4x Close combat weapon
◦ 1x Heavy bolter
◦ 1x Scout sniper rifle
• 1x Armoured tracks
• 1x Demolisher cannon
• 1x Hunter-killer missile
• 1x Storm bolter
• 1x Armoured tracks
• 1x Demolisher cannon
• 1x Hunter-killer missile
• 1x Storm bolter
Archetype
Ultramarines Gladius
Thoughts
A triumph for the ‘bit of everything’ Ultramarines build, with Vindicators and Inceptors providing the ranged punch as Gulliman and his cute butler friend yeet about the board hammering fools. Ultragladius is flexible, packs a few tricks, and has the right gun for every situation – the key is applying them all and it’s not as straightforward as it can seem! Very well done on the event win.
The Best of the Rest
There were 4 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
- 2nd – Josh Catron – Chaos Space Marines (Creations of Bile): THE FULL BILE, with 30 Possessed and 10 Chosen. Brutal.
- 3rd – Luke Henderson – Adeptus Custodes (Solar Spearhead): Massed hull / dreadnought Solar Spearhead.
- 4th – Stuart King – Blood Angels (Liberator Assault Group): Go-wide can’t believe it’s not Blood Angels with lots of MSU and some tanks.
- 5th – Joshua Henderson – Aeldari (Devoted of Ynnead): Triple Wraithlord / Aspect MSU Ynnari.
Califato Wars
26-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Córdoba, AN, Spain on March 08 2025. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.
Andres Taco – Chaos Daemons (Scintillating Legion) – 1st Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand Chaos Daemons CHARACTERS Fluxmaster (70 points) Fluxmaster (90 points) Kairos Fateweaver (270 points) Lord of Change (270 points) The Blue Scribes (75 points) BATTLELINE Nurglings (40 points) Pink Horrors (140 points) Pink Horrors (140 points) Plaguebearers (110 points) OTHER DATASHEETS Burning Chariot (115 points) Burning Chariot (115 points) Flamers (150 points) Flamers (150 points) Screamers (85 points) Screamers (85 points) Screamers (85 points) Exported with App Version: v1.28.0 (72), Data Version: v574
Chen (1990 points)
Strike Force (2000 points)
Scintillating Legion
• 1x Arcane Fireball
1x Herald combat weapon
• Enhancement: Inescapable Eye
• 1x Arcane Fireball
1x Herald combat weapon
• Enhancement: Improbable Shield (Aura)
• 1x Infernal Gateway
1x Staff of Tomorrow
• 1x Bolt of Change
1x Rod of sorcery
1x Staff of Tzeentch
• Enhancement: Infernal Puppeteer
• Warlord
• 1x Sharp quills
• 3x Nurgling Swarm
• 3x Diseased claws and teeth
• 10x Pink Horror
• 10x Coruscating Pink Flames
1x Daemonic Icon
1x Instrument of Chaos
10x Pink claws
• 10x Pink Horror
• 10x Coruscating Pink Flames
1x Daemonic Icon
1x Instrument of Chaos
10x Pink claws
• 1x Plagueridden
• 1x Plaguesword
• 9x Plaguebearer
• 1x Daemonic Icon
1x Instrument of Chaos
9x Plaguesword
• 1x Fire of Tzeentch
1x Flamer mouths
1x Screamer bites
• 1x Fire of Tzeentch
1x Flamer mouths
1x Screamer bites
• 1x Pyrocaster
• 1x Flamer mouths
1x Flickering Flames
• 5x Flamer
• 5x Flamer mouths
5x Flickering Flames
• 1x Pyrocaster
• 1x Flamer mouths
1x Flickering Flames
• 5x Flamer
• 5x Flamer mouths
5x Flickering Flames
• 3x Screamer
• 3x Lamprey bite
• 3x Screamer
• 3x Lamprey bite
• 3x Screamer
• 3x Lamprey bite
Archetype
Scintillating Legion
Thoughts
Look, sometimes you just have to salute. Tzeentch wins an event, and I am over the moon about it. This detachment is everything a 40k detachment should be – mobile, dangerous, and a little bit bonkers. Handing over rerolls to the opponent is a suitably maddening mini-game, but the actual toolkit in this detachment can bamboozle the unwary and has solid game into fragile MSU, as the redeploying chickens gradually pick off everything on the board aided by their minions. That said, an event win is a very impressive achievement – really well done.
The Best of the Rest
There were 3 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
- 2nd – Many CL – Space Marines (Astartes) (Gladius Task Force): Ultramarines Gladius with Whirlwinds behind the Vindicators.
- 3rd – Eric Ramentol – Necrons (Awakened Dynasty): Full 18 Wraith Awakened Dynasty.
- 4th – Capi 🦁 – Necrons (Starshatter Arsenal): Silent King / Doomsday Ark goodness in Starshatter.
Wrap Up
There you have it folks! World that was, fading into the background as the car speeds forwards into the wild west. New detachments, new rules, all sorts of madness – and, to toot the self promotional horn, the 6++ GT this weekend as a testing ground for absolutely all of it! Next week we can see how it’s looking. My predictions?! A touch more dakka in the meta. It’s gonna be funny.
Lowest of Men, out.
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