After the gigantic blowout of the World Championships, this week 40K takes a little bit of a breather, especially with Thanksgiving to distract the normally prolific American playerbase. We’ve still got a healthy clutch of GTs from around the world though, and a very special bonus showdown from an event in the UK to look at on Friday.
We’re mixing up the usual scheduling as I have an evening commitment on Tuesday, so today you’ll have Lowest of Men covering:
- Majestic Beasties 2023
- East Anglian Grand Tournament 2
- Cross-Swords War At The Westward 3
- MAD Warhammer 40k GT 11/25-11/26
On Friday Wings will be taking a look at:
- Bembel Clash #9
- 2d6 Grand Tournament
- FA Cup 2023 – Warhammer 40,00 GT
- ITA 40K SINGLES GRAND TOURNAMENT 2023
- (Bonus) Toys of Mass Destruction Hertfordshire Winter GT
This week’s showdowns are:
- Drukhari vs. Adepta Sororitas at Cross-Swords War At The Westward
- Grey Knights vs. Orks at the 2d6 Grand Tournament
- A special bonus at the Hertfordshire Winter GT
Majestic Beasties 2023
49-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA on November 25 2023. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.
Note to Patrons: the Showdown voting swung hard late, meaning this pulled ahead of the Grey Knight game. This will be in Friday’s column as an additional showdown.
Garret Olson – Howling Griffons (Ironstorm Spearhead) – 1st Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand Space Marines CHARACTERS Lieutenant with Combi-weapon (70 Points) Techmarine (80 Points) Techmarine (95 Points) Techmarine (75 Points) OTHER DATASHEETS Ballistus Dreadnought (140 Points) Ballistus Dreadnought (140 Points) Inceptor Squad (220 Points) Inceptor Squad (220 Points) Incursor Squad (85 Points) Incursor Squad (85 Points) Infiltrator Squad (100 Points) Redemptor Dreadnought (200 Points) Redemptor Dreadnought (200 Points) Redemptor Dreadnought (200 Points) ALLIED UNITS Callidus Assassin (90 Points) Exported with App Version: v1.7.0 (23), Data Version: v304
Giff me un klap iron papa (2000 Points)
Iron Hands
Ironstorm Spearhead
Strike Force (2000 Points)
• 1x Combi-weapon
1x Paired combat blades
• Warlord
• 1x Forge bolter
1x Grav-pistol
1x Omnissian power axe
1x Servo-arm
• Enhancements: Adept of the Omnissiah
• 1x Forge bolter
1x Grav-pistol
1x Omnissian power axe
1x Servo-arm
• Enhancements: Target Augury Web (Aura)
• 1x Forge bolter
1x Grav-pistol
1x Omnissian power axe
1x Servo-arm
• Enhancements: Master of Machine War (Aura)
• 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 Inceptor Sergeant
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Plasma exterminators
• 5x Inceptor
• 5x Close combat weapon
5x Plasma exterminators
• 1x Inceptor Sergeant
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Plasma exterminators
• 5x Inceptor
• 5x Close combat weapon
5x Plasma exterminators
• 1x Incursor Sergeant
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Occulus bolt carbine
1x Paired combat blades
• 4x Incursor
• 4x Bolt pistol
4x Occulus bolt carbine
4x Paired combat blades
• 1x Incursor Sergeant
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Occulus bolt carbine
1x Paired combat blades
• 4x Incursor
• 4x Bolt pistol
4x Occulus bolt carbine
4x Paired combat blades
• 1x Infiltrator Sergeant
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Marksman bolt carbine
• 4x Infiltrator
• 4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
4x Marksman bolt carbine
• 1x Heavy flamer
1x Heavy onslaught gatling cannon
1x Redemptor fist
1x Twin fragstorm grenade launcher
• 1x Heavy flamer
1x Heavy onslaught gatling cannon
1x Redemptor fist
1x Twin fragstorm grenade launcher
• 1x Heavy flamer
1x Heavy onslaught gatling cannon
1x Redemptor fist
1x Twin fragstorm grenade launcher
• 1x Neural shredder
1x Phase sword and poison blades
Archetype
Ironstorm Goodstuff
Thoughts
All the raw power and durability of Ironstorm on display in this offering from Garrett. A castle of dreadnoughts can put out exorbitant amounts of boosted shooting, blank a crucial save as required via the Techmarine support, and keep on healing up even as the opponent attempts to bring down 2+ save dreads with access to -1 AP in a pinch. This list says ‘nah’ to artillery in favour of proper shooting, but packs a devastating reserves punch via two full units of Inceptors for those hard to reach places. A super powerful build, well done on the win!
Frederick Schellenberg – World Eaters (Berzerker Warband) – 2nd Place (Undefeated)
The List
Army List - Click to Expand World Eaters CHARACTERS Angron (415 Points) Khârn the Betrayer (80 Points) Lord Invocatus (140 Points) World Eaters Lord on Juggernaut (130 Points) World Eaters Master of Executions (105 Points) BATTLELINE Khorne Berzerkers (200 Points) DEDICATED TRANSPORTS World Eaters Rhino (75 Points) OTHER DATASHEETS Eightbound (135 Points) Eightbound (135 Points) Eightbound (135 Points) Exalted Eightbound (300 Points) Exalted Eightbound (150 Points) Exported with App Version: v1.6.0 (21), Data Version: v299
Guns? We don’t do that here (2000 Points)
Berzerker Warband
Strike Force (2000 Points)
• Warlord
• 1x Samni’arius and Spinegrinder
• 1x Gorechild
1x Khârn’s plasma pistol
• 1x Bolt Pistol
1x Coward’s Bane
1x Juggernaut’s bladed horn
• 1x Exalted chainblade
1x Juggernaut’s bladed horn
1x Plasma pistol
• Enhancements: Favoured of Khorne
• 1x Axe of dismemberment
1x Bolt pistol
• Enhancements: Berzerker Glaive
• 1x Khorne Berzerker Champion
• 1x Berzerker chainblade
1x Icon of Khorne
1x Plasma pistol
• 9x Khorne Berzerker
• 7x Berzerker chainblade
7x Bolt pistol
2x Khornate eviscerator
2x Plasma pistol
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Combi-bolter
1x Combi-weapon
1x Havoc launcher
• 1x Eightbound Champion
• 1x Lacerators
• 2x Eightbound
• 2x Eightbound eviscerators
• 1x Eightbound Champion
• 1x Lacerators
• 2x Eightbound
• 2x Eightbound eviscerators
• 1x Eightbound Champion
• 1x Lacerators
• 2x Eightbound
• 2x Eightbound eviscerators
• 1x Exalted Eightbound Champion
• 1x Paired Eightbound chainfists
• 5x Exalted Eightbound
• 5x Eightbound chainfist
5x Eightbound eviscerator
• 1x Exalted Eightbound Champion
• 1x Paired Eightbound chainfists
• 2x Exalted Eightbound
• 2x Eightbound chainfist
2x Eightbound eviscerator
Archetype
World Eaters Eightbound Rush
Thoughts
Remarkable melee projection and damage via enormous numbers of Eightbound in this World Eaters offering, which eschews any filler or chaff in favour of all out damage potential (even the single Bezerkers squad hits ridiculously hard thanks to the characters hidden away in the Rhino with them). If you don’t have a plan for this going first and covering enormous ground to murder you, then I’m afraid you are going to lose. Favoured of Khorne is a very important piece of tech as it gives you a bit more control of your Khorne dice variance to help get the key buffs (usually Advance and Charge and the Feel no Pain) and to bring Angron back from the grave to fight again. Be afraid! Congratulations on the top placing Frederick.
The Best of the Rest
There were 6 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
- 3rd – Corey Trumbley – Dark Angels (Vanguard Spearhead): A huge drop threat via Devastators in a pod and big Inceptors slabs to support a forward-deploying Deathwing Knight brick, with TWO VINDICATORS lurking to blast hard targets.
- 4th – Jason Wells – Raven Guard (Firestorm Assault Force): Very creative Raven Guard in Firestorm, with some Infernus Marines and Sternguard in the mix alongside a Repulsor and Land Raider Redeemer.
- 5th – Lawrence Hill – Aeldari: 10 Wraithguard Aeldari Goodstuff with a Fire Dragon Falcon and the souped up Death Jester.
- 6th – Julian Audette – Black Templars (Righteous Crusaders): Transport Templars with a big Sword Brethren brick in a Land Raider, and some supporting shooting from Lancers and Eradicators.
- 7th – Scott Walker – Chaos Space Marines: Abaddon with a Terminator Brick and a big brick of Chosen with some of the usual shooting and tech piece support.
- 8th – Everett Woolliams – Chaos Knights: A Desecrator and a Tyrant supported by lots of little War Dogs.
East Anglian Grand Tournament 2
35-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in England, GB on November 25 2023. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.
Jack Tite – Adepta Sororitas (Hallowed Martyrs) – 1st Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand Adepta Sororitas CHARACTERS Dialogus (30 points) Dialogus (30 points) Palatine (60 points) Palatine (65 points) Triumph of Saint Katherine (125 points) BATTLELINE Battle Sisters Squad (100 points) Battle Sisters Squad (100 points) DEDICATED TRANSPORTS Immolator (115 points) Immolator (115 points) Sororitas Rhino (75 points) OTHER DATASHEETS Arco-flagellants (130 points) Arco-flagellants (130 points) Arco-flagellants (130 points) Castigator (140 points) Crusaders (25 points) Crusaders (25 points) Dominion Squad (120 points) Exorcist (160 points) Exorcist (160 points) Exorcist (160 points) Exported with App Version: v1.7.0 (29), Data Version: v304
Sisters (1995 points)
Strike Force (2000 points)
Hallowed Martyrs
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Dialogus staff
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Dialogus staff
• 1x Palatine blade
1x Plasma pistol
• Enhancement: Saintly Example
• 1x Palatine blade
1x Plasma pistol
• Enhancement: Blade of Saint Ellynor
• Warlord
• 1x Bolt pistols
1x Relic weapons
• 1x Sister Superior
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Condemnor boltgun
1x Power weapon
• 9x Battle Sister
• 9x Bolt pistol
7x Boltgun
9x Close combat weapon
1x Meltagun
1x Multi-melta
1x Simulacrum Imperialis
• 1x Sister Superior
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Condemnor boltgun
1x Power weapon
• 9x Battle Sister
• 9x Bolt pistol
7x Boltgun
9x Close combat weapon
1x Meltagun
1x Multi-melta
1x Simulacrum Imperialis
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Heavy bolter
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Twin multi-melta
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Heavy bolter
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Immolation flamers
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Storm bolter
• 10x Arco-flagellant
• 10x Arco-flails
• 10x Arco-flagellant
• 10x Arco-flails
• 10x Arco-flagellant
• 10x Arco-flails
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Castigator battle cannon
3x Heavy bolter
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Storm bolter
• 2x Crusader
• 2x Power weapon
• 2x Crusader
• 2x Power weapon
• 1x Dominion Superior
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Condemnor boltgun
1x Power weapon
• 9x Dominion
• 9x Bolt pistol
5x Boltgun
9x Close combat weapon
4x Meltagun
1x Simulacrum Imperialis
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Exorcist missile launcher
1x Heavy bolter
1x Hunter-killer missile
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Exorcist missile launcher
1x Heavy bolter
1x Hunter-killer missile
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Exorcist missile launcher
1x Heavy bolter
1x Hunter-killer missile
Archetype
Sisters Mixed Arms
Thoughts
Jack Tite builds on the recent success of Sisters with this offering, which can remove enemy armour at a distance via the Exorcists, shove forward Arcoflagellants to brawl over the middle, and eliminate crucial hard targets with Triumph boosted meltas as required. Crusader squads let you control the fight phase via Suffering and Sacrifice, which can simply no sell an enemy trade attempt and leave them reeling. Sisters are really very good, and we are going to see a lot more of them. Spiritseers watch out, there’s crossbows about! Well done to Jack on a well deserved GT ‘triumph’, teehee.
The Best of the Rest
There were 6 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
- 2nd – Jay Hatcher – Aeldari (Battle Host): Aledari Goodstuff with Spinners and Wraithguard.
- 3rd – Harley Scully – (Unknown Detachment): Aeldari Goodstuff with Spinners and Wraithguard, 2.0.
- 4th – Connor Nicholls – Black Templars (Ironstorm Spearhead): Ironstorm BT with Whirlwinds, Redemptors, and a Land Raider to ferry the cheap infantry squads about.
- 5th – Paul Bridge – Thousand Sons: Magnus and the Rubrics reunite for a support slot. Don’t underestimate those pesky Tzaangor 😉
- 6th – Toby Bennett – Dark Angels (Firestorm Assault Force): Dark Angels Gladius with a few of the staples (Eradicators, Inceptors), but a few surprise choices in there as well (hell YES two squads of Outriders!)
- 7th – Korben Lowthorpe – Black Templars (Ironstorm Spearhead): More Ironstorm Templars with double Impulsors to ferry the melee units forwards.
Cross-Swords War At The Westward 3
34-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Lee Mill Bridge, England, United Kingdom on November 25 2023. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.
The Showdown
Matchup & Mission – Drukhari versus Adepta Sororitas
George McCoulough – Drukhari (Realspace Raiders) CHARACTERS Urien Rakarth (80 points) BATTLELINE Kabalite Warriors (110 points) Kabalite Warriors (110 points) Wracks (60 points) Wracks (120 points) DEDICATED TRANSPORTS Raider (90 points) Venom (80 points) Venom (80 points) OTHER DATASHEETS Cronos (50 points) Cronos (50 points) Cronos (50 points) Mandrakes (65 points) Mandrakes (65 points) Ravager (115 points) Ravager (115 points) Scourges (110 points) Scourges (110 points) Talos (180 points) Talos (180 points) Talos (180 points) Exported with App Version: v1.6.0 (27), Data Version: v299
Army List - Click to Expand
Undercity Underdogs (2000 points)
Drukhari
Strike Force (2000 points)
Realspace Raiders
• Warlord
• 1x Casket of Flensing
1x Haemonculus tools and scissorhands
• 1x Sybarite
• 1x Phantasm grenade launcher
1x Splinter rifle
1x Sybarite weapon
• 9x Kabalite Warrior
• 1x Blaster
9x Close combat weapon
1x Dark lance
1x Shredder
1x Splinter cannon
5x Splinter rifle
• 1x Sybarite
• 1x Phantasm grenade launcher
1x Splinter rifle
1x Sybarite weapon
• 9x Kabalite Warrior
• 1x Blaster
9x Close combat weapon
1x Dark lance
1x Shredder
1x Splinter cannon
5x Splinter rifle
• 1x Acothyst
• 1x Wrack blades
• 4x Wrack
• 1x Hexrifle
1x Liquifier gun
1x Ossefactor
1x Stinger pistol
4x Wrack blades
• 1x Acothyst
• 1x Wrack blades
• 9x Wrack
• 2x Hexrifle
2x Liquifier gun
2x Ossefactor
2x Stinger pistol
9x Wrack blades
• 1x Bladevanes
1x Dark lance
• 1x Bladevanes
1x Splinter cannon
1x Splinter cannon
• 1x Bladevanes
1x Splinter cannon
1x Splinter cannon
• 1x Spirit syphon
1x Spirit vortex
1x Spirit-leech tentacles
• 1x Spirit syphon
1x Spirit vortex
1x Spirit-leech tentacles
• 1x Spirit syphon
1x Spirit vortex
1x Spirit-leech tentacles
• 1x Nightfiend
• 1x Baleblast
1x Glimmersteel blade
• 4x Mandrake
• 4x Baleblast
4x Glimmersteel blade
• 1x Nightfiend
• 1x Baleblast
1x Glimmersteel blade
• 4x Mandrake
• 4x Baleblast
4x Glimmersteel blade
• 1x Bladevanes
3x Dark lance
• 1x Bladevanes
3x Dark lance
• 1x Solarite
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Shardcarbine
• 4x Scourge
• 4x Close combat weapon
4x Dark lance
• 1x Solarite
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Shardcarbine
• 4x Scourge
• 4x Close combat weapon
4x Dark lance
• 2x Talos
• 2x Talos gauntlet
2x Twin Drukhari haywire blaster
2x Twin liquifier gun
• 2x Talos
• 2x Talos gauntlet
2x Twin Drukhari haywire blaster
2x Twin liquifier gun
• 2x Talos
• 2x Talos gauntlet
2x Twin Drukhari haywire blaster
2x Twin liquifier gun
vs.
Aidan Brocklehurst – Adepta Sororitas (Hallowed Martyrs) Adepta Sororitas CHARACTERS Dialogus (30 Points) Imagifier (35 Points) Palatine (65 Points) Saint Celestine (135 Points) Triumph of Saint Katherine (125 Points) BATTLELINE Battle Sisters Squad (100 Points) Battle Sisters Squad (100 Points) Battle Sisters Squad (100 Points) DEDICATED TRANSPORTS Immolator (115 Points) Sororitas Rhino (75 Points) Sororitas Rhino (75 Points) Sororitas Rhino (75 Points) OTHER DATASHEETS Arco-flagellants (130 Points) Arco-flagellants (130 Points) Arco-flagellants (130 Points) Castigator (140 Points) Crusaders (25 Points) Crusaders (25 Points) Exorcist (160 Points) Exorcist (160 Points) Seraphim Squad (70 Points) Exported with App Version: v1.7.0 (23), Data Version: v304
Army List - Click to Expand
Arco-Flagellation is my kink (2000 Points)
Hallowed Martyrs
Strike Force (2000 Points)
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Dialogus staff
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Boltgun
1x Close combat weapon
• 1x Palatine blade
1x Plasma pistol
• Enhancements: Blade of Saint Ellynor
• 1x Celestine
• Warlord
• 1x The Ardent Blade
• 2x Geminae Superia
• 2x Bolt pistol
2x Power weapon
• 1x Bolt pistols
1x Relic weapons
• 1x Sister Superior
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Condemnor boltgun
1x Power weapon
• 9x Battle Sister
• 9x Bolt pistol
7x Boltgun
9x Close combat weapon
1x Meltagun
1x Multi-melta
1x Simulacrum Imperialis
• 1x Sister Superior
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Condemnor boltgun
1x Power weapon
• 9x Battle Sister
• 9x Bolt pistol
7x Boltgun
9x Close combat weapon
1x Meltagun
1x Multi-melta
1x Simulacrum Imperialis
• 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
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Heavy bolter
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Immolation flamers
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Storm bolter
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Storm bolter
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Storm bolter
• 10x Arco-flagellant
• 10x Arco-flails
• 10x Arco-flagellant
• 10x Arco-flails
• 10x Arco-flagellant
• 10x Arco-flails
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Castigator battle cannon
3x Heavy bolter
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Storm bolter
• 2x Crusader
• 2x Power weapon
• 2x Crusader
• 2x Power weapon
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Exorcist missile launcher
1x Heavy bolter
1x Hunter-killer missile
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Exorcist missile launcher
1x Heavy bolter
1x Hunter-killer missile
• 1x Seraphim Superior
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Plasma pistol
1x Power weapon
• 4x Seraphim
• 4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
4x Ministorum hand flamer
Thoughts
A nail biter of a showdown that pits two of the ‘weaker’ factions against one another. In the Sisters corner this offering from Aidan builds on the lists we have seen performing well in the last couple of weeks, with lots of brawler units, some indirect, and the janky goodness of Celestine to draw out enemy trades and then smite them down after a cheeky resurrection. Rhinos and Immolators give this a real transport rush feel, and it is well placed to dominate the board and take a heavy toll on those seeking to counter them.
The Drukhari have a wave of cheap nastiness of their own, with lots of Kabalites and Wracks mounted up to go out and die for points. In Talos, Scourges and Ravagers the Dark Kin are actually extremely good at bodying vehicle spam (which is a significant portion of Aidan’s list). Where they tend to struggle is in dealing with the contents consistently as their melee leaves a lot to be desired, so digging the opponent out doesn’t come quite as naturally to them. It’s worth shouting out Urien Rakarth here- a wonderful plug in who brings some of that ‘get back up again’ energy and can help regenerate a wrack unit too, he’s really quite good.
Both armies have tonnes of disposable units, great shooting and lots of ways to score and deny enemy scoring. As such it’s no surprise to see this was a brutal and close affair, with the Sisters narrowly coming out on top. Really well done to both of you on such a good showing with lesser seen armies.
Result
Adepta Sororitas (Hallowed Martyrs) Victory – 66 – 53
Aidan Brocklehurst – Adepta Sororitas (Hallowed Martyrs) – 1st Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand Adepta Sororitas CHARACTERS Dialogus (30 Points) Imagifier (35 Points) Palatine (65 Points) Saint Celestine (135 Points) Triumph of Saint Katherine (125 Points) BATTLELINE Battle Sisters Squad (100 Points) Battle Sisters Squad (100 Points) Battle Sisters Squad (100 Points) DEDICATED TRANSPORTS Immolator (115 Points) Sororitas Rhino (75 Points) Sororitas Rhino (75 Points) Sororitas Rhino (75 Points) OTHER DATASHEETS Arco-flagellants (130 Points) Arco-flagellants (130 Points) Arco-flagellants (130 Points) Castigator (140 Points) Crusaders (25 Points) Crusaders (25 Points) Exorcist (160 Points) Exorcist (160 Points) Seraphim Squad (70 Points) Exported with App Version: v1.7.0 (23), Data Version: v304
Arco-Flagellation is my kink (2000 Points)
Hallowed Martyrs
Strike Force (2000 Points)
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Dialogus staff
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Boltgun
1x Close combat weapon
• 1x Palatine blade
1x Plasma pistol
• Enhancements: Blade of Saint Ellynor
• 1x Celestine
• Warlord
• 1x The Ardent Blade
• 2x Geminae Superia
• 2x Bolt pistol
2x Power weapon
• 1x Bolt pistols
1x Relic weapons
• 1x Sister Superior
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Condemnor boltgun
1x Power weapon
• 9x Battle Sister
• 9x Bolt pistol
7x Boltgun
9x Close combat weapon
1x Meltagun
1x Multi-melta
1x Simulacrum Imperialis
• 1x Sister Superior
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Condemnor boltgun
1x Power weapon
• 9x Battle Sister
• 9x Bolt pistol
7x Boltgun
9x Close combat weapon
1x Meltagun
1x Multi-melta
1x Simulacrum Imperialis
• 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
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Heavy bolter
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Immolation flamers
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Storm bolter
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Storm bolter
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Storm bolter
• 10x Arco-flagellant
• 10x Arco-flails
• 10x Arco-flagellant
• 10x Arco-flails
• 10x Arco-flagellant
• 10x Arco-flails
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Castigator battle cannon
3x Heavy bolter
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Storm bolter
• 2x Crusader
• 2x Power weapon
• 2x Crusader
• 2x Power weapon
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Exorcist missile launcher
1x Heavy bolter
1x Hunter-killer missile
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Exorcist missile launcher
1x Heavy bolter
1x Hunter-killer missile
• 1x Seraphim Superior
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Plasma pistol
1x Power weapon
• 4x Seraphim
• 4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
4x Ministorum hand flamer
Archetype
Sisters Transport Rush
Thoughts
Proper stagey, shooty, stabby goodness from the Sisters of Battle, who flood the board with cheap threats and outmuscle you via sheer activations and the ability to insert some good fortune via Miracle dice where required. The Blade Palatine is extremely deadly into enemy characters and can help to control space, and the single Castigator can offer some quality hard target removal from the flanks. Aidan is a long time Sisters player and it’s great to see him return home and thrive with them here, well done buddy.
The Best of the Rest
There were 5 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
- 2nd – George McCoulough – Drukhari (Realspace Raiders): The Talos heavy build from the showdown – George actually pioneered this at the start of 10th and it’s great to see it back out.
- 3rd – Josh Holder – Chaos Knights (Traitoris Lance): Whoops all War Dogs with a cheeky squad of Flesh Hounds amongst the usual Daemon allies.
- 4th – Steven Connell – Chaos Space Marines (Slaves to Darkness): Rhino rush CSM with FF / Obliterator support and Fabulous Bill leading one of the trade pieces.
- 5th – Mikey Rzasa – World Eaters: Lots of Bezerkers in Rhinos, Eightbound bricks and the usual characters.
- 6th – Gareth Purchon – Grey Knights: Paladin and Terminator bricks, double Librarians and a boat load of Interceptors.
MAD Warhammer 40k GT 11/25-11/26
31-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Fairfield, CA, US on November 25 2023. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.
Colton Cox – Genestealer Cult (Ascension Day) – 1st Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand Genestealer Cults CHARACTERS Clamavus (90 points) Clamavus (80 points) Kelermorph (55 points) Nexos (60 points) Primus (90 points) Primus (90 points) Primus (90 points) Reductus Saboteur (65 points) Sanctus (50 points) BATTLELINE Acolyte Hybrids (170 points) Acolyte Hybrids (170 points) Neophyte Hybrids (180 points) Neophyte Hybrids (180 points) Neophyte Hybrids (180 points) Neophyte Hybrids (180 points) Neophyte Hybrids (180 points) OTHER DATASHEETS Achilles Ridgerunners (85 points) Exported with App Version: v1.7.0 (29), Data Version: v304
I spend too much $ on this hobby (1995 points)
Strike Force (2000 points)
Ascension Day
• 1x Autopistol
1x Close combat weapon
• Enhancement: Meticulous Planner
• 1x Autopistol
1x Close combat weapon
• Enhancement: Inscrutable Cunning
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Liberator autostubs
• 1x Autopistol
1x Close combat weapon
• Warlord
• 1x Cult bonesword
1x Scoped needle pistol
1x Toxin injector claw
• 1x Cult bonesword
1x Scoped needle pistol
1x Toxin injector claw
• 1x Cult bonesword
1x Scoped needle pistol
1x Toxin injector claw
• 1x Autopistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Demolition charges
1x Remote explosives
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Cult sniper rifle
• 1x Acolyte Leader
• 1x Hand flamer
1x Leader’s cult weapons
• 9x Acolyte Hybrid
• 1x Cult Icon
9x Cult claws and knife
4x Demolition charges
4x Hand flamer
• 1x Acolyte Leader
• 1x Hand flamer
1x Leader’s cult weapons
• 9x Acolyte Hybrid
• 1x Cult Icon
9x Cult claws and knife
4x Demolition charges
4x Hand flamer
• 1x Neophyte Leader
• 1x Autopistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Hybrid firearm
• 19x Neophyte Hybrid
• 19x Autopistol
19x Close combat weapon
1x Cult Icon
4x Grenade launcher
11x Hybrid firearm
4x Seismic cannon
• 1x Neophyte Leader
• 1x Autopistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Hybrid firearm
• 19x Neophyte Hybrid
• 19x Autopistol
19x Close combat weapon
1x Cult Icon
4x Grenade launcher
11x Hybrid firearm
4x Seismic cannon
• 1x Neophyte Leader
• 1x Autopistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Hybrid firearm
• 19x Neophyte Hybrid
• 19x Autopistol
19x Close combat weapon
1x Cult Icon
4x Grenade launcher
11x Hybrid firearm
4x Mining laser
• 1x Neophyte Leader
• 1x Autopistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Hybrid firearm
• 19x Neophyte Hybrid
• 19x Autopistol
19x Close combat weapon
1x Cult Icon
11x Hybrid firearm
4x Seismic cannon
4x Webber
• 1x Neophyte Leader
• 1x Autopistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Hybrid firearm
• 19x Neophyte Hybrid
• 19x Autopistol
19x Close combat weapon
1x Cult Icon
4x Grenade launcher
11x Hybrid firearm
4x Mining laser
• 1x Heavy mortar
1x Ridgerunner wheels
1x Spotter
1x Twin heavy stubber
Archetype
GSC Acolyte / Neophyte Spam
Thoughts
GSC are in a strange spot these days. The raw output of Acolyte and Neophyte shooting is still horrifying, and this list goes all in on the latter with ONE HUNDRED of the little nutters. You can mitigate the board presence weakness the army has with the Inscrutable Cunning Clamavus, who can let one of these blobs forward deploy to block off and screen out the enemy for long enough for the big guns to get to work. Nonetheless, placing first with GSC is no easy task right now, very well done Colton!!
The Best of the Rest
There were 5 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
- 2nd – Marcus Utsey – Chaos Space Marines (Slaves to Darkness): Mixed arms CSM with a Defiler, Vindicator, and triple Warp Talon squads alongside some of the usual suspects. Epic.
- 3rd – Taylor Davis – World Eaters (Berzerker Warband): All-in Eightbound World Eaters with a cheeky Spawn unit for screening.
- 4th – Scott Toebe – Death Guard (Plague Company): Mortarion leads a smelly car park of Crawler, Blighthaulers, and Bloat Drones.
- 5th – John Jeffries – Night Lords: The VSL style CSM Rhino Rush with a single Accursed Brick for some stodginess.
- 6th – Edwin Cho – Orks: Ork Trukk rush with Badrukk, Flash Gitz, Nobz and a bunch of Squighogz riding alongside.
Wrap Up
That’s it for this week! Transports reign supreme as the dominance of Eldar and CSM begins to slip a little and the wider range of armies that can function in our new meta celebrate vigorously from inside their dedicated transports of choice. See you on Friday for more coverage including a special Goonhammer showdown report between myself and Wings!!
Lowest of Men, out.
