Lowest of Men is once again at the helm for part 2 this week, and it’s a big one – we’ve got a mighty six events for you, including a late arrival from Europe.
Today we’ll be covering:
- Warzone Houston (major)
- Invasion 40K (major)
- Armed Forces Day (major)
- Harbor Heresy
- Icehammer
- Carnage At The Outpost
On Wednesday we covered:
- Flying Monkey Con (major)
- Battle in the Bush (major)
- Malta Grand Tournament 40K
- Rooks 40k Open
- ROC Hard GT
Warzone Houston 2023 GT
125-player, 6-round Grand Tournament in Houston, TX, US on September 23 2023. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.
Colin McDade – T’au Empire – 1st Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand T’au Empire CHARACTERS Commander Farsight (90 Points) Commander Shadowsun (100 Points) Commander in Coldstar Battlesuit (125 Points) Commander in Coldstar Battlesuit (110 Points) OTHER DATASHEETS Broadside Battlesuits (270 Points) Crisis Battlesuits (360 Points) Crisis Battlesuits (360 Points) Ghostkeel Battlesuit (160 Points) Kroot Hounds (30 Points) Piranha (55 Points) Piranha (55 Points) Stealth Battlesuits (60 Points) Stealth Battlesuits (60 Points) Tetras (80 Points) Tetras (80 Points)
Make Tau Great Again (1995 Points)
Kauyon
Strike Force (2000 Points)
• 1x Dawn Blade
1x High-intensity plasma rifle
• Warlord
• 1x Advanced Guardian Drone
1x Battlesuit fists
1x Command-link Drone (Aura)
1x Flechette launcher
2x High-energy fusion blaster
1x Light missile pod
1x Pulse pistol
• 1x Battlesuit fists
1x Cyclic ion blaster
3x Cyclic ion blaster
1x Marker Drone
1x Shield Drone
• Enhancements: Exemplar of the Kauyon
• 1x Battlesuit fists
1x Cyclic ion blaster
3x Cyclic ion blaster
1x Marker Drone
1x Shield Drone
• 1x Broadside Shas’vre
• 1x Crushing bulk
1x Heavy rail rifle
1x Seeker missile
2x Shield Drone
1x Twin plasma rifle
• 2x Broadside Shas’ui
• 2x Crushing bulk
2x Heavy rail rifle
2x Seeker missile
4x Shield Drone
2x Twin plasma rifle
• 1x Crisis Shas’vre
• 1x Battlesuit fists
1x Cyclic ion blaster
2x Cyclic ion blaster
2x Shield Drone
1x Shield Generator
• 5x Crisis Shas’ui
• 5x Battlesuit fists
5x Cyclic ion blaster
10x Cyclic ion blaster
10x Shield Drone
5x Shield Generator
• 1x Crisis Shas’vre
• 1x Battlesuit fists
1x Cyclic ion blaster
2x Cyclic ion blaster
2x Shield Drone
1x Shield Generator
• 5x Crisis Shas’ui
• 5x Battlesuit fists
5x Cyclic ion blaster
10x Cyclic ion blaster
10x Shield Drone
5x Shield Generator
• 1x Cyclic ion raker
1x Ghostkeel fists
1x Twin fusion blaster
• 4x Kroot Hound
• 4x Ripping fangs
• 1x Armoured hull
1x Piranha burst cannon
2x Seeker missile
2x Twin pulse carbine
• 1x Armoured hull
1x Piranha burst cannon
2x Seeker missile
2x Twin pulse carbine
• 1x Stealth Shas’vre
• 1x Battlesuit Support System
1x Battlesuit fists
1x Fusion blaster
1x Homing Beacon
1x Marker Drone
1x Shield Drone
• 2x Stealth Shas’ui
• 2x Battlesuit fists
2x Burst cannon
• 1x Stealth Shas’vre
• 1x Battlesuit Support System
1x Battlesuit fists
1x Fusion blaster
1x Homing Beacon
1x Marker Drone
1x Shield Drone
• 2x Stealth Shas’ui
• 2x Battlesuit fists
2x Burst cannon
• 2x Tetra
• 2x Close combat weapons
4x Pulse rifle
• 2x Tetra
• 2x Close combat weapons
4x Pulse rifle
Archetype
Tau Goodstuff
Final Round Matchup
68 – 67 Victory against Justin Moore – Genestealer Cult.
Thoughts
Tau emerge much stronger from the recent changes, with a solid index boasting enormous damage handed points drops that enable them to couple their murderous shooting with enough mission play and utility to dominate the game. This build highlights most of what makes them so powerful at this moment in time- Lone Ops shenanigans and commitment-forcing durability via the Stealth Suits and Ghostkeel, Ion brick Crisis Teams that can drop down, hit the naughty button and delete God (and indeed themselves), and Tetras to help the output sing, especially once SUSTAINED HITS gets involved. One day maybe we should talk about GW sticking insanely powerful force multipliers on Forgeworld datasheets…
Broadsides and Farsight are both a natural inclusion now to shore up any weakness into very high toughness targets. This is Tau Goodstuff, and it will have its moment in the Shadowsun now, thank you very much. Congratulations to the Greater Good on a stormy victory!
Robert Moreland – Astra Militarum – 2nd Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand Astra Militarum CHARACTERS Gaunt’s Ghosts (100 Points) Lord Solar Leontus (125 Points) Platoon Command Squad (60 Points) Regimental Enginseer (45 Points) BATTLELINE Cadian Shock Troops (60 Points) Cadian Shock Troops (60 Points) Infantry Squad (60 Points) DEDICATED TRANSPORTS Chimera (70 Points) Chimera (70 Points) OTHER DATASHEETS Hellhound (125 Points) Hellhound (125 Points) Leman Russ Demolisher (200 Points) Rogal Dorn Battle Tank (260 Points) Stormsword (495 Points) Tempestus Scions (55 Points) ALLIED UNITS Callidus Assassin (90 Points)
Guard narrative list (2000 Points)
Combined Regiment
Strike Force (2000 Points)
• 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
• Warlord
• 1x Conquest
1x Konstantin’s hooves
1x Sol’s Righteous Gaze
• 1x Platoon Commander
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Plasma pistol
1x Power weapon
• 2x Veteran Guardsman
• 2x Close combat weapon
2x Lasgun
2x Laspistol
1x Master Vox
1x Medi-pack
• 1x Veteran Heavy Weapons Team
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Laspistol
1x Mortar
• 1x Archeotech pistol
1x Enginseer axe
1x Servo-arm
• 1x Shock Trooper Sergeant
• 1x Chainsword
1x Laspistol
• 9x Shock Trooper
• 9x Close combat weapon
7x Lasgun
1x Meltagun
1x Plasma gun
1x Vox-caster
• 1x Shock Trooper Sergeant
• 1x Chainsword
1x Laspistol
• 9x Shock Trooper
• 9x Close combat weapon
7x Lasgun
1x Meltagun
1x Plasma gun
1x Vox-caster
• 1x Sergeant
• 1x Chainsword
1x Plasma pistol
• 7x Guardsman
• 7x Close combat weapon
6x Lasgun
1x Plasma gun
1x Vox-caster
• 1x Heavy Weapons Team
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Laspistol
1x Mortar
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Chimera heavy bolter
1x Heavy bolter
1x Heavy stubber
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Lasgun array
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Chimera heavy bolter
1x Heavy bolter
1x Heavy stubber
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Lasgun array
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Heavy bolter
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Inferno cannon
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Heavy bolter
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Inferno cannon
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Demolisher battle cannon
1x Heavy stubber
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Lascannon
2x Multi-melta
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Co-axial autocannon
1x Heavy stubber
2x Heavy stubber
2x Multi-melta
1x Oppressor cannon
1x Pulveriser cannon
• 1x Armoured tracks
2x Lascannon
2x Lascannon
1x Stormsword siege cannon
1x Twin heavy bolter
2x Twin heavy bolter 2x Twin heavy bolter
• 1x Tempestor
• 1x Plasma pistol
1x Power weapon
• 4x Tempestus Scion
• 4x Close combat weapon
2x Hot-shot lasgun
1x Hot-shot volley gun
1x Plasma gun
• 1x Neural shredder
1x Phase sword and poison blades
Archetype
Guard Tank Company
Thoughts
A glorious showing from the Imperial Guard here, with a hull-heavy build that combines cheap objective contestation via Chimaera ferried troops, supported by a range of cheaper tanks and two heavy hitters in the Rogal Dorn and Stormsword. The Siege Cannon on the latter is absolutely hilarious, throwing out a huge number of d6+2 damage shots at ludicrous strength to break down even the hardest of targets, and triggering an AoE sprinkling of mortal wounds when it does so. Toughness 13 is a big ask in this post-Wraithknight world in which we are currently dwelling, and there are plenty of lists that don’t have the Dev wound or modifier output to clear one of these. The Hellhounds are a sneaky choice, shuffling up the board and tagging stuff with flamers to remove cover for the rest of the tanks to go to town on. An extremely brutal list that looks very well cut out for 10th edition, congratulations.
Georg Bobkov – Chaos Space Marines – 3rd Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand CHARACTER Dark Commune (55 points) Dark Commune (55 points) Master of Possession (80 points) Master of Possession (80 points) BATTLELINE Cultist Mob (55 points) DEDICATED TRANSPORT Chaos Rhino (75 points) OTHER DATASHEETS Accursed Cultists (190 points) Accursed Cultists (190 points) Chosen (110 points) Chosen (110 points) Forgefiend (180 points) Forgefiend (180 points) Obliterators (340 points) Warp Talons (100 points) Warp Talons (100 points) ALLIED UNITS Nurglings (35 points) The Blue Scribes (65 points)
Strike at zero hour (2000 points)
Chaos Space Marines
Strike Force (2000 points)
Slaves to Darkness
• Mark of Chaos: Nurgle
• 1x Cult Demagogue
• Warlord
• 1x Autopistol
1x Commune stave
• 1x Mindwitch
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Warp Curse
• 1x Iconarch
• 1x Autopistol
1x Chaos Icon
1x Close combat weapon
• 2x Blessed Blade
• 2x Commune blade
• Mark of Chaos: Nurgle
• 1x Cult Demagogue
• 1x Autopistol
1x Commune stave
• 1x Mindwitch
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Warp Curse
• 1x Iconarch
• 1x Autopistol
1x Chaos Icon
1x Close combat weapon
• 2x Blessed Blade
• 2x Commune blade
• Mark of Chaos: Chaos Undivided
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Rite of Possession
1x Staff of possession
• Mark of Chaos: Chaos Undivided
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Rite of Possession
1x Staff of possession
• Mark of Chaos: Nurgle
• 1x Cultist Champion
• 1x Autopistol
1x Brutal assault weapon
• 9x Chaos Cultist
• 9x Autopistol
9x Brutal assault weapon
• Mark of Chaos: Nurgle
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Combi-bolter
1x Combi-weapon
1x Havoc launcher
• Mark of Chaos: Nurgle
• 10x Mutant
• 10x Blasphemous appendages
• 6x Torment
• 6x Hideous mutations
• Mark of Chaos: Nurgle
• 10x Mutant
• 10x Blasphemous appendages
• 6x Torment
• 6x Hideous mutations
• Mark of Chaos: Chaos Undivided
• 1x Chosen Champion
• 1x Boltgun
1x Chaos Icon
1x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
• 4x Chosen
• 3x Accursed weapon
3x Bolt pistol
1x Boltgun
2x Combi-weapon
1x Paired accursed weapons
1x Plasma pistol
• Mark of Chaos: Chaos Undivided
• 1x Chosen Champion
• 1x Boltgun
1x Chaos Icon
1x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
• 4x Chosen
• 3x Accursed weapon
3x Bolt pistol
1x Boltgun
2x Combi-weapon
1x Paired accursed weapons
1x Plasma pistol
• Mark of Chaos: Chaos Undivided
• 1x Armoured limbs
2x Ectoplasma cannon
1x Ectoplasma cannon
• Mark of Chaos: Nurgle
• 1x Armoured limbs
2x Ectoplasma cannon
1x Ectoplasma cannon
• Mark of Chaos: Chaos Undivided
• 4x Obliterator
• 4x Crushing fists
4x Fleshmetal guns
• Mark of Chaos: Slaanesh
• 1x Warp Talon Champion
• 1x Warp claws
• 4x Warp Talon
• 4x Warp claws
• Mark of Chaos: Slaanesh
• 1x Warp Talon Champion
• 1x Warp claws
• 4x Warp Talon
• 4x Warp claws
• 3x Nurgling Swarm
• 3x Diseased claws and teeth
• 1x Sharp quills
Archetype
CSM Goodstuff
Thoughts
Much like Tau, the Chaos Space Marines index is here to clean up after being hurt a lot less badly than some of its peers in the dataslate. CSM builds are increasingly going without Abaddon in order to spread the threats wider, as illustrated here. Accursed provide a tarpit, Chosen are basically 9th edition Drukhari in power armour, and Warp Talons and Daemons shore up the secondary game (Mark of Slaanesh on the former allows them to fall back and still shove Teleport Homers into the ground as per our current, slightly wavy ‘action’ ruleset).
The Masters of Possession here are a nice touch, giving the Chosen +1 to charge and a 6+ Feel no Pain, for added reach and a little bit more durability into the kinds of profiles that usually pick them up in reply. Most have been favouring the Chaos Lords but I can absolutely see the case for these customisations on the Chosen, who are typically only there to pin the opponent in and clear screens anyway. If the enemy can be held up by the Chosen wave for a turn it is usually too late for them to recover and get back into the game, especially with the insane output of Forgefiends and Obliterators raining down on them. Very nicely done Georg!
Jony Velazquez – Death Guard – 4th Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand CHARACTER Death Guard Sorcerer in Terminator Armour (85 points) Typhus (100 points) OTHER DATASHEETS Death Guard Chaos Spawn (70 points) Death Guard Helbrute (140 points) Deathshroud Terminators (125 points) Deathshroud Terminators (125 points) Deathshroud Terminators (125 points) Foetid Bloat-Drone (100 points) Foetid Bloat-Drone (100 points) Foetid Bloat-Drone (100 points) Myphitic Blight-Haulers (300 points) Plagueburst Crawler (165 points) Plagueburst Crawler (165 points) Plagueburst Crawler (165 points) Poxwalkers (50 points) Poxwalkers (50 points) ALLIED UNITS Nurglings (35 points)
houston last minute (2000 points)
Death Guard
Strike Force (2000 points)
Plague Company
• 1x Curse of the Leper
1x Plague fist
1x Plague-encrusted exalted weapon
• Enhancement: Deadly Pathogen
• Warlord
• 1x Master-crafted manreaper
• 2x Chaos Spawn
• 2x Hideous mutations
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Missile launcher
1x Twin lascannon
• 1x Deathshroud Champion
• 1x Manreaper
1x Plaguespurt gauntlet
1x Plaguespurt gauntlet
• 2x Deathshroud Terminator
• 2x Manreaper
2x Plaguespurt gauntlet
• 1x Deathshroud Champion
• 1x Manreaper
1x Plaguespurt gauntlet
1x Plaguespurt gauntlet
• 2x Deathshroud Terminator
• 2x Manreaper
2x Plaguespurt gauntlet
• 1x Deathshroud Champion
• 1x Manreaper
1x Plaguespurt gauntlet
1x Plaguespurt gauntlet
• 2x Deathshroud Terminator
• 2x Manreaper
2x Plaguespurt gauntlet
• 1x Fleshmower
1x Plague probe
• 1x Fleshmower
1x Plague probe
• 1x Fleshmower
1x Plague probe
• 3x Myphitic Blight-hauler
• 3x Bile spurt
3x Gnashing maw
3x Missile launcher
3x Multi-melta
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Plagueburst mortar
2x Plaguespitter
1x Rothail volley gun
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Plagueburst mortar
2x Plaguespitter
1x Rothail volley gun
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Plagueburst mortar
2x Plaguespitter
1x Rothail volley gun
• 10x Poxwalker
• 10x Improvised weapon
• 10x Poxwalker
• 10x Improvised weapon
• 3x Nurgling Swarm
• 3x Diseased claws and teeth
Archetype
Death Guard Groundskeepers
Thoughts
Your lawn is never going to be the same. Death Guard roll back the years and party like it’s early 9th edition, with triple Mower-Drones and a bunch of Scythe-wielding Terminators in support. The Drones are obnoxious, speedy, and tough, and can spread the new suite of contagion bonuses up the board as the mass of shooting options get to work (Triple PBC continues to be mandatory for the 14th Legion). No Mortarion here, to free up points, just two excellent snipey characters in Typhus and the Terminator Sorceror who both bring a lot to their respective units OR drop in solo, and offer some added close range output. Typhus wouldn’t want to hang out with his Primarch for too long anyway, it’s been an awkward few thousand years… Epic to see Death Guard back out in force and placing high!
The Best of the Rest
There were 6 more players on 5-1 records. They were:
- 5th – Will Davis – Necrons: Lychguard, Warriors, and Doomsday Arks, with some scoring Utility.
- 6th – Keven Rand – Death Guard: Mortarion and Typhus lead an armoured column of tanks including PBCs and Predators to battle. We found it, we found the price point at which Predators get played. Only took the entire time I’ve been back in the game!
- 7th – Justin Moore – Genestealer Cult: Neophytes, Acolytes, and Aberrants with the usual HQs.
- 8th – Travis Gray – Space Wolves: Wolf Cavalry of all sorts riding out ahead of a Land Raider Redeemer, some Aggressors and a Ballistus Dreadnought.
- 9th – Ryan Bridges – Drukhari: Lots of Kabalites and Wracks for mission play, with the obligatory arsenal of Dark Lances backing them up. Lelith and some Wyches make an appearance as the meta is shifting to being a lot more friendly towards her.
- 10th – Colin Freitas – Adeptus Custodes: Double Calladius with Wardens and some Venatari.
Invasion 40k 2023
84-player, 6-round Grand Tournament in Agder, NO on September 22 2023. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.
Sveinung Knutsen Nøding – Tyranids – 1st Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand **Characters** **Other datasheets** [ 75] 10 Gargoyles [ 20] Ripper Swarm [ 60] Lictor [ 65] Neurolictor [ 30] Pyrovore [110] 3 Zoanthropes [170] 6 Warriors (Melee) =1995
**Tyranids – Vanguard Detachment**
[ 70] Deathleaper
[ 85] Winged Prime, Hunting Grounds (+20)
[ 95] Winged Prime, Neuronode (+30)
[140] Old One Eye
[225] Flyrant: Warlord, Chameleonic (+15)
[ 75] 10 Gargoyles
[ 75] 10 Gargoyles
[ 60] Lictor
[ 65] Neurolictor
[ 65] Neurolictor
[ 30] Pyrovore
[ 75] Biovore
[110] 3 Zoanthropes
[125] Carnifex: Crushing Claws, Deathspitters, Bio-plasma, Spine Banks
[170] 6 Warriors (Melee)
Archetype
Vanguard Tyranids
Thoughts
The Vanguard detachment always looked like a strong option for Tyranids coming out of the new book. Advance and charge is a hell of a drug, and this list spreads the threats wide with a great mix of cutting edge (Carnifexes, Zoans) mission playing chaff (Gargoyles) and deceptively nimble board presence (The Warriors led by Winged Primes, who carry the crucial VANGUARD INVADER keyword to get the party started- if you’ve ever been caught out by mixed movement profile Necron or Deathwatch units, get ready for some more of that!!).
There are some great enhancements in Vanguard and one of the tech choices here – Hunting Grounds, is especially funny against any armies looking to punch hard from reserves, forcing Battle-shocks on their units on a 2+ as they come in. This detachment pretty much put me into GSC retirement, and I am pleased to see Sveinung out taking names with it and bringing glory to the Hivemind, well done!
Rasmus Valand Fredriksen – Tau – 2nd Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand Tau Invasion (2000 points) CHARACTER Commander Shadowsun (100 points) Commander in Coldstar Battlesuit (125 points) Commander in Coldstar Battlesuit (110 points) Firesight Team (70 points) Firesight Team (70 points) Firesight Team (70 points) Longstrike (140 points) OTHER DATASHEETS Broadside Battlesuits (270 points) Crisis Battlesuits (360 points) Crisis Battlesuits (360 points) Ghostkeel Battlesuit (160 points) Piranha (55 points) Piranha (55 points) Piranha (55 points)
T’au Empire
Strike Force (2000 points)
Kauyon
• Warlord
• 1x Advanced Guardian Drone
1x Battlesuit fists
1x Command-link Drone (Aura)
1x Flechette launcher
2x High-energy fusion blaster
1x Light missile pod
1x Pulse pistol
• 1x Battlesuit Support System
1x Battlesuit fists
3x Cyclic ion blaster
1x Marker Drone
1x Shield Drone
• Enhancement: Exemplar of the Kauyon
• 1x Battlesuit Support System
1x Battlesuit fists
3x Cyclic ion blaster
1x Marker Drone
1x Shield Drone
• 1x Close combat weapons
1x Longshot pulse rifles
1x Pulse pistol
• 1x Close combat weapons
1x Longshot pulse rifles
1x Pulse pistol
• 1x Close combat weapons
1x Longshot pulse rifles
1x Pulse pistol
• 1x Armoured hull
1x Railgun
2x Seeker missile
2x Twin smart missile system
• 1x Broadside Shas’vre
• 1x Crushing bulk
1x Heavy rail rifle
1x Missile Drone
1x Seeker missile
1x Shield Drone
1x Twin plasma rifle
• 2x Broadside Shas’ui
• 2x Crushing bulk
2x Heavy rail rifle
2x Missile Drone
2x Seeker missile
2x Shield Drone
2x Twin plasma rifle
• 1x Crisis Shas’vre
• 1x Battlesuit fists
3x Cyclic ion blaster
2x Shield Drone
1x Shield Generator
• 5x Crisis Shas’ui
• 5x Battlesuit fists
15x Cyclic ion blaster
10x Shield Drone
5x Shield Generator
• 1x Crisis Shas’vre
• 1x Battlesuit fists
3x Cyclic ion blaster
2x Shield Drone
1x Shield Generator
• 5x Crisis Shas’ui
• 5x Battlesuit fists
15x Cyclic ion blaster
10x Shield Drone
5x Shield Generator
• 1x Battlesuit Support System
1x Cyclic ion raker
1x Ghostkeel fists
1x Twin fusion blaster
• 1x Armoured hull
1x Piranha fusion blaster
2x Seeker missile
2x Twin pulse carbine
• 1x Armoured hull
1x Piranha fusion blaster
2x Seeker missile
2x Twin pulse carbine
• 1x Armoured hull
1x Piranha fusion blaster
2x Seeker missile
2x Twin pulse carbine
Archetype
Tau Goodstuff
Thoughts
More Tau Goodstuff here, with the addition of Longstrike for an accurate hard target wrecker alongside the Broadsides. Piranha can roam ahead of the army and attempt to move block the enemy and punk any exposed targets- it is very, very good for Tau if they can total or trap an enemy transport before it rolls up to staging points in the midboard (a common feature of a lot of game plans right now), and they excel in this role. Three Firesight marksmen bring PRECISION sniping, Lone Op shenanigans, and cheap screening to the party. Shore up the backfield and punk any exposed enemy leaders, love it. Very well done on the top placing Rasmus!
Kenneth Lomeland – Space Marines 3rd Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand ron (1985 Points) Space Marines CHARACTERS Apothecary Biologis (80 Points) BATTLELINE Heavy Intercessor Squad (105 Points) Heavy Intercessor Squad (105 Points) Heavy Intercessor Squad (105 Points) OTHER DATASHEETS Aggressor Squad (200 Points) Eradicator Squad (95 Points) Eradicator Squad (95 Points) Gladiator Lancer (160 Points) Gladiator Lancer (160 Points) Inceptor Squad (115 Points) Inceptor Squad (115 Points) Infiltrator Squad (100 Points) Repulsor Executioner (230 Points) Repulsor Executioner (230 Points) Thunderfire Cannon (90 Points)
Iron Hands
Gladius Task Force
Strike Force (2000 Points)
• Warlord
• 1x Absolvor bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
• Enhancements: Bolter Discipline
• 1x Heavy Intercessor Sergeant
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Heavy bolt rifle
• 4x Heavy Intercessor
• 4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
3x Heavy bolt rifle
1x Heavy bolter
• 1x Heavy Intercessor Sergeant
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Heavy bolt rifle
• 4x Heavy Intercessor
• 4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
3x Heavy bolt rifle
1x Heavy bolter
• 1x Heavy Intercessor Sergeant
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Heavy bolt rifle
• 4x Heavy Intercessor
• 4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
3x Heavy bolt rifle
1x Heavy bolter
• 1x Aggressor Sergeant
• 1x Auto boltstorm gauntlets
1x Fragstorm grenade launcher
1x Power fist
• 5x Aggressor
• 5x Auto boltstorm gauntlets
5x Fragstorm grenade launcher
5x Power fist
• 1x Eradicator Sergeant
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Melta rifle
• 2x Eradicator
• 2x Bolt pistol
2x Close combat weapon
1x Melta rifle
1x Multi-melta
• 1x Eradicator Sergeant
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Melta rifle
• 2x Eradicator
• 2x Bolt pistol
2x Close combat weapon
1x Melta rifle
1x Multi-melta
• 1x Armoured hull
1x Icarus rocket pod
1x Ironhail heavy stubber
1x Lancer laser destroyer
2x Storm bolter
• 1x Armoured hull
1x Icarus rocket pod
1x Ironhail heavy stubber
1x Lancer laser destroyer
2x Storm bolter
• 1x Inceptor Sergeant
• 1x Assault bolters
1x Close combat weapon
• 2x Inceptor
• 2x Assault bolters
2x 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
4x Marksman bolt carbine
• 1x Armoured hull
1x Heavy laser destroyer
1x Heavy onslaught gatling cannon
1x Icarus rocket pod
1x Ironhail heavy stubber
1x Repulsor Executioner defensive array
1x Twin Icarus ironhail heavy stubber
1x Twin heavy bolter
• 1x Armoured hull
1x Heavy laser destroyer
1x Heavy onslaught gatling cannon
1x Icarus rocket pod
1x Ironhail heavy stubber
1x Repulsor Executioner defensive array
1x Twin Icarus ironhail heavy stubber
1x Twin heavy bolter
• 1x Techmarine Gunner
• 1x Bolt Pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Flamer
1x Gunner’s servo-arms
1x Plasma cutter
• 1x Thunderfire Cannon
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Thunderfire cannon
Archetype
Space Marine Gravis and Hulls
Thoughts
The Marine points drops are still sinking in and being explored, but Gravis armour of all stripes appears to have benefitted massively. Heavy Intercessors are cheap and durable, Inceptors continue to offer a massively flexible deep strike threat (the SUSTAINED on their bolters gives this variant a greater overwatch threat and is fantastic when combined with Oaths of Moment), and Repulsors are looking priced to move. The Aggressor / Biologis combo is here once again as a means of solving most problems, and this list really does throw out a wide range of tough, punchy units to outmuscle the foe with. Awesome work Kenneth!
Bjørn Olsen – Orks – 4th Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand CHARACTER Ghazghkull Thraka (235 points) Mad Dok Grotsnik (65 points) Painboss (85 points) Weirdboy (55 points) Zodgrod Wortsnagga (80 points) BATTLELINE Beast Snagga Boyz (210 points) Beast Snagga Boyz (105 points) Beast Snagga Boyz (105 points) Boyz (85 points) Boyz (85 points) Boyz (85 points) Boyz (85 points) Boyz (170 points) Boyz (85 points) OTHER DATASHEETS Gretchin (80 points) Gretchin (40 points) Meganobz (60 points) Mekboy Workshop (80 points) Stormboyz (65 points) Stormboyz (65 points) Warbikers (70 points)
Invasion 2023 (1995 points)
Orks
Strike Force (2000 points)
Waaagh! Tribe
• 1x Ghazghkull Thraka
• Warlord
• 1x Gork’s Klaw
1x Mork’s Roar
• 1x Makari
• 1x Makari’s stabba
• 1x Power klaw
1x Slugga
1x ’Urty syringe
• 1x Beast Snagga klaw, grot orderly
• Enhancement: Follow Me Ladz
• 1x Weirdboy staff
1x ’Eadbanger
• 1x Da Grabzappa
1x Slugga
• 1x Beast Snagga Nob
• 1x Power snappa
1x Slugga
• 19x Beast Snagga Boy
• 19x Choppa
19x Slugga
• 1x Beast Snagga Nob
• 1x Power snappa
1x Slugga
• 9x Beast Snagga Boy
• 9x Choppa
9x Slugga
• 1x Beast Snagga Nob
• 1x Power snappa
1x Slugga
• 9x Beast Snagga Boy
• 9x Choppa
9x Slugga
• 1x Boss Nob
• 1x Power klaw
1x Slugga
• 9x Boy
• 9x Choppa
9x Slugga
• 1x Boss Nob
• 1x Power klaw
1x Slugga
• 9x Boy
• 9x Choppa
9x Slugga
• 1x Boss Nob
• 1x Power klaw
1x Slugga
• 9x Boy
• 9x Choppa
9x Slugga
• 1x Boss Nob
• 1x Power klaw
1x Slugga
• 9x Boy
• 9x Choppa
9x Slugga
• 1x Boss Nob
• 1x Power klaw
1x Slugga
• 19x Boy
• 19x Choppa
19x Slugga
• 1x Boss Nob
• 1x Power klaw
1x Slugga
• 9x Boy
• 9x Choppa
9x Slugga
• 2x Runtherd
• 2x Grot-smacka
2x Slugga
• 20x Gretchin
• 20x Close combat weapon
20x Grot blasta
• 1x Runtherd
• 1x Grot-smacka
1x Slugga
• 10x Gretchin
• 10x Close combat weapon
10x Grot blasta
• 2x Meganob
• 2x Twin killsaw
• 1x Boss Nob
• 1x Power klaw
1x Slugga
• 4x Stormboy
• 4x Choppa
4x Slugga
• 1x Boss Nob
• 1x Power klaw
1x Slugga
• 4x Stormboy
• 4x Choppa
4x Slugga
• 1x Boss Nob on Warbike
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Power klaw
1x Twin dakkagun
• 2x Warbiker
• 2x Close combat weapon
2x Twin dakkagun
Archetype
GREEN TIDE!!
Thoughts
Ok, ok, ok. Picture the scene. You and the Boyz are all lined up ready with your Trukk tickets, only to be informed the route has been blocked by some Warp Spiders and you’ll have to wait for a replacement Squig service. Might as well just roll out on foot right? Orks can’t be waiting around! That certainly seems to be the logic here, with an absolute wave of Ork bodies (very 8th edition) lining up with Ghazgull to lead them into glorious combat. This will quite literally flood the board, and a lot of armies are too busy gearing up to pop each others tanks to rally enough volume of fire to deal with it. Green Tide is back, baby! I hope you are able to rest your back this week Bjorn, very well done.
The Best of the Rest
There were 2 more players on 5-1 records. They were:
- 5th – Sondre Skar – Chaos Space Marines: CSM Goodstuff with Daemon allies and Abaddon riding solo.
- 6th – Jonathan Arkin – Orks: Trukk mounted Boys with Mozrog, a Squigasaur Boss and a pack of Squighog Boyz.
Armed Forces Day 6
65-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Lockport, IL, US on September 23 2023. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.
The Showdown
Vital Ground – Crucible of Battle – Chilling Rain
Tyler White – Astra Militarum ++ Army Roster (Imperium – Astra Militarum) [2,000pts] ++ + Configuration + Detachment: Combined Regiment + Epic Hero + Lord Solar Leontus [125pts]: Conquest, Konstrain’s Hooves, Sol’s Righteous Gaze, Warlord + Character + Death Korps Marshal [70pts]: Death Mask of Ollanius, Laspistol, Power Weapon Platoon Command Squad [60pts] . Platoon Commander: Close Combat Weapon, Plasma Pistol, Power Fist Primaris Psyker [60pts]: Force Weapon, Laspistol, Psychic Maelstrom + Battleline + Cadian Shock Troops [60pts] . 1 Shock Trooper Sergeant and 9 Shock Troopers . . 9x Shock Trooper: 9x Close Combat Weapon, 9x Lasgun . . . Laspistol and Chainsword: Chainsword, Laspistol Death Korps of Krieg [130pts] . 2 Death Korps Watchmaster and 18 Death Korps Troopers . . 15x Death Korps Trooper: 15x Close Combat Weapon, 15x Lasgun . . . Death Korps Watchmaster: Plasma Pistol, Power Weapon + Infantry + Tempestus Scions [55pts] . Tempestor: Chainsword, Hot-shot Laspistol + Vehicle + Manticore [150pts]: Armoured Tracks, Heavy Bolter, Storm Eagle Rockets Manticore [150pts]: Armoured Tracks, Heavy Bolter, Storm Eagle Rockets Rogal Dorn Battle Tank [260pts]: Armoured tracks, Heavy Stubber, Pulveriser Cannon . 2 Additional Heavy Stubbers: 2x Heavy Stubber Rogal Dorn Battle Tank [260pts]: Armoured tracks, Heavy Stubber, Pulveriser Cannon . 2 Additional Heavy Stubbers: 2x Heavy Stubber Rogal Dorn Battle Tank [260pts]: Armoured tracks, Heavy Stubber, Pulveriser Cannon . 2 Additional Heavy Stubbers: 2x Heavy Stubber Scout Sentinels [120pts] . Scout Sentinel: Close Combat Weapon, Hunter-killer Missile, Lascannon, Sentinel Chainsaw Scout Sentinels [120pts] . Scout Sentinel: Close Combat Weapon, Hunter-killer Missile, Lascannon, Sentinel Chainsaw Scout Sentinels [120pts] . Scout Sentinel: Close Combat Weapon, Hunter-killer Missile, Lascannon, Sentinel Chainsaw ++ Total: [2,000pts] ++
Army List - Click to Expand
. Veteran Guardsman: Close Combat Weapon, Lasgun, Laspistol
. Veteran Guardsman w/ Master Vox: Close Combat Weapon, Lasgun, Laspistol, Master Vox
. Veteran Guardsman w/ Medi-pack: Close Combat Weapon, Lasgun, Laspistol, Medi-pack
. Veteran Guardsman w/ Regimental Standard: Close Combat Weapon, Lasgun, Laspistol, Regimental Standard
. . Shock Trooper Sergeant
. . Death Korps Trooper w/ Death Korps Medi-pack: Close Combat Weapon, Death Korps of Krieg Medi-pack, Lasgun
. . 2x Death Korps Trooper w/ Plasma Gun: 2x Close Combat Weapon, 2x Lasgun, 2x Plasma Gun
. . Watchmasters
. . . Death Korps Watchmaster: Plasma Pistol, Power Weapon
. Tempestus Scion: Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot Lasgun
. Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Close Combat Weapon, Plasma Gun
. Tempestus Scion w/ Vox-caster: Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot Laspistol, Vox-caster
. 2 Multi-meltas: 2x Multi-melta
. Oppressor Cannon and Co-axial Autocannon: Co-axial Autocannon, Oppressor Cannon
. 2 Multi-meltas: 2x Multi-melta
. Oppressor Cannon and Co-axial Autocannon: Co-axial Autocannon, Oppressor Cannon
. 2 Multi-meltas: 2x Multi-melta
. Oppressor Cannon and Co-axial Autocannon: Co-axial Autocannon, Oppressor Cannon
. Scout Sentinel: Close Combat Weapon, Hunter-killer Missile, Lascannon, Sentinel Chainsaw
. Scout Sentinel: Close Combat Weapon, Hunter-killer Missile, Lascannon, Sentinel Chainsaw
. Scout Sentinel: Close Combat Weapon, Hunter-killer Missile, Lascannon, Sentinel Chainsaw
vs.
Nick Hiatt – Chaos Space Marines ++ Army Roster (Chaos – Chaos Space Marines) [1,995pts] ++ + Configuration + Battle Size: 2. Strike Force (2000 Point limit) Detachment Choice: Slaves to Darkness + Character + Chaos Lord [95pts]: Khorne, Plasma pistol, Power fist, Talisman of Burning Blood, Warlord + Battleline + Cultist Mob [55pts]: 9x Autopistol and brutal assault weapon, Nurgle . Cultist Champion: Autopistol and brutal assault weapon + Infantry + Chosen [220pts]: Chaos icon, Khorne . 4x Chosen w/ boltgun: 4x Accursed weapon, 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Boltgun Chosen [220pts]: Chaos icon, Khorne . 4x Chosen w/ boltgun: 4x Accursed weapon, 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Boltgun Possessed [280pts]: Chaos icon, Slaanesh . 10x Possessed: 10x Hideous mutations + Vehicle + Forgefiend [180pts]: Chaos Undivided . 2 ectoplasma cannons Forgefiend [180pts]: Chaos Undivided . 2 ectoplasma cannons + Dedicated Transport + Chaos Rhino [75pts]: Combi-weapon, Havoc launcher, Nurgle Chaos Rhino [75pts]: Combi-weapon, Havoc launcher, Nurgle + Allied Units + Flesh Hounds [70pts] . 4x Flesh Hound: 4x Collar of Khorne, 4x Gore-drenched fangs The Blue Scribes [65pts] War Dog Brigand [160pts]: Havoc multi-launcher War Dog Brigand [160pts]: Havoc multi-launcher War Dog Brigand [160pts]: Havoc multi-launcher ++ Total: [1,995pts] ++
Army List - Click to Expand
. 2x Chosen w/ combi-weapon and bolt pistol: 2x Accursed weapon, 2x Bolt pistol, 2x Combi-weapon
. 2x Chosen w/ paired accursed weapons and bolt pistol: 2x Bolt pistol, 2x Paired accursed weapons
. 2x Chosen w/ power fist and bolt pistol: 2x Bolt pistol, 2x Boltgun, 2x Power fist
. 2x Chosen w/ combi-weapon and bolt pistol: 2x Accursed weapon, 2x Bolt pistol, 2x Combi-weapon
. 2x Chosen w/ paired accursed weapons and bolt pistol: 2x Bolt pistol, 2x Paired accursed weapons
. 2x Chosen w/ power fist and bolt pistol: 2x Bolt pistol, 2x Boltgun, 2x Power fist
. Ectoplasma cannon and limbs
. Ectoplasma cannon and limbs
. Gore Hound
Thoughts
Ok, an absolute classic in this showdown, as the big damn heroes of the Astra Militarum face down one of the more established Meta threats in the Chaos Space Marines. Nick’s CSM list boasts a lot of the units you’d expect – Forgefiends for heavy shooting, Chosen for yeeting and screen clearing, and an enormous death brick of Slaanesh Possessed for tearing a whole in the fabric of reality itself if they make combat. Instead of Obliterators Nick has gone for several War Dogs for cheaper go-wide shooting. There is a real low Mark of Nurgle count on display here, saving that for the Rhinos, and I do wonder if that limits Nick’s ability to no-sell the enemy in a serious shoot out. Which is funny, because…
Here comes a serious shoot out. Tyler has slammed THREE Rogal Dorn into his list, to truly embody the spirit of Armed Forces Day. Sentinels and some chaff stand in the way, as the Dorn tanks and a backline of Manticore go to work. The latter are a MASSIVE problem for CSM that don’t have access to Nurgle protection, as the rerolls into large squads and damage three just annihilate elite infantry like the Possessed. This is a match up where the no-line of sight turn that Obliterators offer you would have been invaluable for picking up some tanks BEFORE stepping out to try and go toe to toe. If the Militarum can screen any late arrivals from the CSM and deflect the Chosen attack, their Tanks are very good value in a slugfest with the CSM backline. As it is it doesn’t look like the Armigers and Forgefiends were able to stand up to the withering Guard shooting, allowing for a solid late game swing on the generous Vital Ground primary. This must have been quite an epic game to witness.
Result
Astra Militarum Victory – 92 – 73
Tyler White – Astra Militarum – 1st Place
The List
See showdown
Archetype
Astra Militarum Rogal Dornstuff
Final Round Matchup
92 – 73 Victory against Nick Hiatt – Chaos Space Marines
Thoughts
I was worried that Rogal Dornstuff might be dead. I need not have been. Congratulations Tyler for showcasing the power of this ludicrous, beautiful tank. Manticore are wonderful tech for the CSM game and not too shabby into a whole host of match ups now many armies are going lighter on artillery tech. Watch out!
Pajama Pants – Chaos Space Marines – 2nd Place (Undefeated)
The List
Army List - Click to Expand Unforeseen Circumstances (2000 Points) Chaos Space Marines CHARACTERS Abaddon the Despoiler (310 Points) Dark Commune (55 Points) Dark Commune (55 Points) BATTLELINE Legionaries (180 Points) OTHER DATASHEETS Accursed Cultists (190 Points) Accursed Cultists (190 Points) Forgefiend (180 Points) Helbrute (140 Points) Obliterators (340 Points) Venomcrawler (120 Points) Venomcrawler (120 Points) Venomcrawler (120 Points)
Slaves to Darkness
Strike Force (2000 Points)
• Warlord
• 1x Drach’nyen
1x Talon of Horus
• Mark of Chaos: Nurgle
• 1x Cult Demagogue
• 1x Autopistol
1x Commune stave
• 1x Mindwitch
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Warp Curse
• 1x Iconarch
• 1x Autopistol
1x Chaos Icon
1x Close combat weapon
• 2x Blessed Blade
• 2x Commune blade
• Mark of Chaos: Chaos Undivided
• 1x Cult Demagogue
• 1x Autopistol
1x Commune stave
• 1x Mindwitch
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Warp Curse
• 1x Iconarch
• 1x Autopistol
1x Chaos Icon
1x Close combat weapon
• 2x Blessed Blade
• 2x Commune blade
• Mark of Chaos: Chaos Undivided
• 1x Aspiring Champion
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Heavy melee weapon
1x Plasma pistol
• 9x Legionary
• 6x Astartes chainsword
9x Bolt pistol
1x Chaos Icon
9x Close combat weapon
1x Heavy melee weapon
1x Lascannon
1x Missile launcher
• Mark of Chaos: Nurgle
• 10x Mutant
• 10x Blasphemous appendages
• 6x Torment
• 6x Hideous mutations
• Mark of Chaos: Chaos Undivided
• 10x Mutant
• 10x Blasphemous appendages
• 6x Torment
• 6x Hideous mutations
• Mark of Chaos: Chaos Undivided
• 1x Armoured limbs
2x Ectoplasma cannon
1x Ectoplasma cannon
• Mark of Chaos: Nurgle
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Heavy flamer
1x Helbrute fist
1x Multi-melta
• Mark of Chaos: Nurgle
• 4x Obliterator
• 4x Crushing fists
4x Fleshmetal guns
• Mark of Chaos: Tzeentch
• 2x Excruciator cannon
1x Soulflayer tendrils and claws
• Mark of Chaos: Tzeentch
• 2x Excruciator cannon
1x Soulflayer tendrils and claws
• Mark of Chaos: Tzeentch
• 2x Excruciator cannon
1x Soulflayer tendrils and claws
Archetype
CSM Goodstuff
Thoughts
Most of the conventional tools on display here, but a nice run out for three Venomcrawlers, who are coming in at quite a nice, efficient price point these days. Mark of Tzeentch allows them to proc LETHAL HITS on 5s when Pacting, throwing down more wounds onto a harge target as required, and they have massive bases for screening and blocking space. I assume Abaddon was leading the big brick of Legionaries, a much cheaper way of delivering him safely to his favourite place, most of the way through the wreckage of your opponent’s favourite units. Some cool tech on display here.
Derek Glassman – Astra Militarum – 3rd Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand CHARACTER Lord Solar Leontus (125 points) Platoon Command Squad (60 points) Ursula Creed (55 points) BATTLELINE Infantry Squad (60 points) OTHER DATASHEETS Armoured Sentinels (210 points) Armoured Sentinels (210 points) Earthshaker Carriage Battery (120 points) Hellhound (125 points) Hellhound (125 points) Leman Russ Battle Tank (180 points) Leman Russ Battle Tank (180 points) Manticore (150 points) Scout Sentinels (60 points) Scout Sentinels (60 points) Tempestus Scions (110 points) ALLIED UNITS Callidus Assassin (90 points) Eversor Assassin (75 points)
afd (1995 points)
Astra Militarum
Strike Force (2000 points)
Combined Regiment
• Warlord
• 1x Conquest
1x Konstantin’s hooves
1x Sol’s Righteous Gaze
• 1x Platoon Commander
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
• 2x Veteran Guardsman
• 2x Close combat weapon
2x Lasgun
2x Laspistol
1x Master Vox
1x Medi-pack
• 1x Veteran Heavy Weapons Team
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Laspistol
1x Mortar
• 1x Duty and Vengeance
1x Power weapon
• 1x Sergeant
• 1x Plasma pistol
1x Power weapon
• 7x Guardsman
• 7x Close combat weapon
6x Lasgun
1x Plasma gun
1x Vox-caster
• 1x Heavy Weapons Team
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Laspistol
1x Mortar
• 3x Armoured Sentinel
• 3x Close combat weapon
3x Hunter-killer missile
3x Lascannon
3x Sentinel chainsaw
• 3x Armoured Sentinel
• 3x Close combat weapon
3x Hunter-killer missile
3x Lascannon
3x Sentinel chainsaw
• 1x Battery close combat weapons
1x Earthshaker cannon
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Inferno cannon
1x Multi-melta
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Inferno cannon
1x Multi-melta
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Heavy stubber
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Lascannon
1x Leman Russ battle cannon
2x Plasma cannon
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Heavy stubber
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Lascannon
1x Leman Russ battle cannon
2x Plasma cannon
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Heavy bolter
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Storm eagle rockets
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Lascannon
1x Sentinel chainsaw
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Lascannon
1x Sentinel chainsaw
• 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 Neural shredder
1x Phase sword and poison blades
• 1x Executioner pistol
1x Power sword and neuro gauntlet
Archetype
Mixed Astra Militarum
Thoughts
More guard success here, with this mixed arms build from Derek. Assassins help shore up scoring as the Tanks go to work, and guard appear well placed to combine cheap mission play with lots of efficient shooting units, and to take advantage of being one of the few armies left fighting the artillery wars. Nicely done Derek!
Matt Lamore – Chaos Knights – 4th Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand 12th Circle of Hel (1990 points) CHARACTER War Dog Stalker (150 points) BATTLELINE War Dog Brigand (160 points) War Dog Brigand (160 points) War Dog Brigand (160 points) War Dog Brigand (160 points) War Dog Brigand (160 points) War Dog Brigand (160 points) War Dog Huntsman (150 points) War Dog Huntsman (150 points) War Dog Karnivore (140 points) War Dog Karnivore (140 points) War Dog Karnivore (140 points) ALLIED UNITS Nurglings (35 points) Nurglings (35 points) The Changeling (90 points)
Chaos Knights
Strike Force (2000 points)
Traitoris Lance
• Warlord
• 1x Daemonbreath spear
1x Diabolus heavy stubber
1x Slaughterclaw
* This Datasheet also has the Battleline keyword.
• 1x Armoured feet
1x Avenger chaincannon
1x Daemonbreath spear
1x Diabolus heavy stubber
• 1x Armoured feet
1x Avenger chaincannon
1x Daemonbreath spear
1x Diabolus heavy stubber
• 1x Armoured feet
1x Avenger chaincannon
1x Daemonbreath spear
1x Diabolus heavy stubber
• 1x Armoured feet
1x Avenger chaincannon
1x Daemonbreath spear
1x Diabolus heavy stubber
• 1x Armoured feet
1x Avenger chaincannon
1x Daemonbreath spear
1x Diabolus heavy stubber
• 1x Armoured feet
1x Avenger chaincannon
1x Daemonbreath spear
1x Diabolus heavy stubber
• 1x Daemonbreath meltagun
1x Daemonbreath spear
1x Reaper chaintalon
• 1x Daemonbreath meltagun
1x Daemonbreath spear
1x Reaper chaintalon
• 1x Diabolus heavy stubber
1x Reaper chaintalon
1x Slaughterclaw
• 1x Diabolus heavy stubber
1x Reaper chaintalon
1x Slaughterclaw
• 1x Diabolus heavy stubber
1x Reaper chaintalon
1x Slaughterclaw
• 3x Nurgling Swarm
• 3x Diseased claws and teeth
• 3x Nurgling Swarm
• 3x Diseased claws and teeth
• 1x Infernal Flames
1x The Trickster’s Staff
Archetype
Armiger Daemons
Thoughts
Chaos Knight Armigers and Daemons – you know the drill! Run through walls, shut down primary, spook the enemy, and whittle them down in a hail of bullets. Super effective and all the more so with Nurglings and the Changeling for utility work.
The Best of the Rest
There were 6 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
- 5th – James R Fisher – Aeldari: Double Avatar, Fire Prisms, Warp Spiders. Still works!
- 6th – Kevin Leonard – Chaos Daemons: List of the weekend. Double Great Unclean One and Rotigus leading a tide of Nurgle Daemons.
- 7th – Trevor Sandoval – Tyranids: Vanguard Nids with lots of BIG BUGS and a Norn Emissary.
- 8th – Nick Hiatt – Chaos Space Marines: The CSM List from the Showdown.
- 9th – Douglas Miller – Death Guard: Zombies, artillery, Mower Drones, and Deathshroud led by Morty and Typhus.
- 10th – Michael Schietinger – Orks: Loads of speedy MSU with Bikers, Squigs, and deadly mounted Characters.
Harbor Heresy 2023
33-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Hoquiam, WA, US on September 23 2023. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.
The Showdown
Scorched Earth – Dawn of War – Chilling Rain
Lukas Troller – Chaos Knights ———————————— CHARACTER War Dog Stalker (175 points) BATTLELINE War Dog Brigand (160 points) War Dog Brigand (160 points) War Dog Brigand (160 points) War Dog Brigand (160 points) War Dog Brigand (160 points) War Dog Brigand (160 points) War Dog Huntsman (150 points) War Dog Huntsman (150 points) War Dog Karnivore (140 points) War Dog Karnivore (140 points) War Dog Karnivore (140 points) War Dog Karnivore (140 points)
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what the dawg doin’? (1995 points)
Chaos Knights
Strike Force (2000 points)
Traitoris Lance
imagine playing Eldar
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• Warlord
• 1x Daemonbreath spear
1x Havoc multi-launcher
1x Slaughterclaw
• Enhancement: Aura of Terror
* This Datasheet also has the Battleline keyword.
• 1x Armoured feet
1x Avenger chaincannon
1x Daemonbreath spear
1x Havoc multi-launcher
• 1x Armoured feet
1x Avenger chaincannon
1x Daemonbreath spear
1x Havoc multi-launcher
• 1x Armoured feet
1x Avenger chaincannon
1x Daemonbreath spear
1x Havoc multi-launcher
• 1x Armoured feet
1x Avenger chaincannon
1x Daemonbreath spear
1x Havoc multi-launcher
• 1x Armoured feet
1x Avenger chaincannon
1x Daemonbreath spear
1x Havoc multi-launcher
• 1x Armoured feet
1x Avenger chaincannon
1x Daemonbreath spear
1x Havoc multi-launcher
• 1x Daemonbreath meltagun
1x Daemonbreath spear
1x Reaper chaintalon
• 1x Daemonbreath meltagun
1x Daemonbreath spear
1x Reaper chaintalon
• 1x Havoc multi-launcher
1x Reaper chaintalon
1x Slaughterclaw
• 1x Havoc multi-launcher
1x Reaper chaintalon
1x Slaughterclaw
• 1x Havoc multi-launcher
1x Reaper chaintalon
1x Slaughterclaw
• 1x Havoc multi-launcher
1x Reaper chaintalon
1x Slaughterclaw
vs.
Nicolas Ohlsen-Johnson – Leagues of Votann The sad part is the Kin didn’t fare much better without him. Their expeditions were met with violent opposition. It seemed the rest of the galaxy had adapted to the times but we were lost. It took some time, but the longer he was gone the more people started to murmur. What had happened to the once great Unnvyr? Would he ever return to lead them to glory once again? Soon the Kin were calling for his name. Hell, even some of the other races were eagerly awaitin his return. But there was no answer. No glorious reawakening. And we all feared he had been lost to the void, forevermore. Now don’t get all glum, this tale ain’t over yet. You’ll need another drink cause this is the part where things heat up. See, Unnvyr wasn’t sittin there all depressed. No, no, no. He was waitin, bidin his time, letting things brew. Lettin the anger brew, the resentment, the in-dig-nation. And ooooh, brew it did. The Kin reached a tippin point, all that rage and angst was bubblin over with no one to focus it and that’s when he returned. I was there that night, getting rowdy with the rest of the rabble, when he stirred from his stupor. He looked up from his drink and took a good look around. Now at this point no one had noticed and he swept that gaze over all of us before he locked eyes with me. Me of all people! Can you believe it? Those piercin blue eyes they saw me. Not just the me you see sitting before ye, they saw into my very soul. It was like lookin into the face of the ancestors themselves. In that moment, if he had asked me to sprint into the void I would have gone hootin and hollerin. Unnvyr did that to everyone there, seein them for who they truly were and by the end of it that room was still as a vat-skein. Coulda heard a bolt drop in that silence. Without a word he stood up, grabbed his hammer, and marched out the door. That night many oaths were sworn, many grudges were made. We were itchin to take our wrath out on something and ancestors damn whatever stood in our way. He will lead us, his dark cloud of vengeance, with ruthless efficiency. Soon the galaxy shall remember the unequivocal, unavoidable, unrelentin JUDGMENT of the Kin! So what are ye doin? Finish that drink up, grab ye weapon and join us. The ancestor’s watch over us. Unnvyr Thundryk watches over us. And we? Well we watch out for each other. It’s time for the Kin to return. Return of the Kin(g) (1970 Points) Leagues of Votann CHARACTERS Unnvyr Thundryk the Hammer of Rettfer – Kâhl (90 Points) Styrdah the Undying – Einhyr Champion (85 Points) Buldhur the Shield-Anvil – Einhyr Champion (80 Points) BATTLELINE Hearthkyn Warriors (110 Points) DEDICATED TRANSPORTS Sagitaur (100 Points) Sagitaur (100 Points) Sagitaur (100 Points) Sagitaur (100 Points) OTHER DATASHEETS Brôkhyr Thunderkyn (150 Points) Brôkhyr Thunderkyn (75 Points) Cthonian Beserks (100 Points) Cthonian Beserks (100 Points) Einhyr Hearthguard (300 Points) Einhyr Hearthguard (300 Points) Hernkyn Pioneers (90 Points) Hernkyn Pioneers (90 Points)
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Greetins friend. Grab a drink, have a seat and listen here while I tell ye the tale of the greatest Kahl there ever was. Our story begins on a dark and dreary night in an abode such as this one, although much less lively. He was known by many names, Grudges End, The Hammer of Rettfer, The Grim… But his true name was Unnvyr Thundryk. One night Unnvyr was sittin alone, the drink his only company. You wouldn’t’ve known it but he was the greatest Kahl in this galaxy or the next. At least… he had been. Somethin happened out there on one of his last expeditions. Rumor says he lost faith in his Kin but really they lost faith in him. Their victories were fewer, their spoils growin smaller and smaller with each passing battle. One by one his Kin left his warband to seek out more lucrative opportunities until he was all alone. And that’s when he came home. Hung up his hammer on one of them hooks and took a seat.
Oathband
Strike Force (2000 Points)
• Warlord
• 1x Mass gauntlet
1x Rampart Crest
1x Volkanite disintegrator
• Enhancements: Grim Demeanour
• 1x Autoch-pattern combi-bolter
1x Darkstar axe
1x Weavefield Crest
• Enhancements: Wayfarer’s Grace
• 1x Autoch-pattern combi-bolter
1x Mass hammer
1x Weavefield Crest
• Enhancements: Appraising Glare
• 1x Theyn
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x EtaCarn plasma pistol
1x Kin melee weapon
1x Weavefield Crest
• 9x Hearthkyn Warrior
• 9x Autoch-pattern bolt pistol
9x Close combat weapon
1x Comms Array
7x Ion blaster
2x Kin melee weapon
1x Medipack
1x Pan Spectral Scanner
• 1x Armoured wheels
1x L7 missile launcher
1x Sagitaur missile launcher
1x Twin bolt cannon
• 1x Armoured wheels
1x L7 missile launcher
1x Sagitaur missile launcher
1x Twin bolt cannon
• 1x Armoured wheels
1x L7 missile launcher
1x Sagitaur missile launcher
1x Twin bolt cannon
• 1x Armoured wheels
1x L7 missile launcher
1x Sagitaur missile launcher
1x Twin bolt cannon
• 6x Brôkhyr Thunderkyn
• 6x Close combat weapon
6x Graviton blast cannon
• 3x Brôkhyr Thunderkyn
• 3x Close combat weapon
3x Graviton blast cannon
• 5x Cthonian Beserk
• 5x Concussion maul
1x Mole grenade launcher
• 5x Cthonian Beserk
• 5x Concussion maul
1x Mole grenade launcher
• 1x Hesyr
• 1x Concussion hammer
1x EtaCarn plasma gun
1x Exo-armour grenade launcher
1x Teleport Crest
• 9x Einhyr Hearthguard
• 9x Concussion gauntlet
9x EtaCarn plasma gun
9x Exo-armour grenade launcher
• 1x Hesyr
• 1x Concussion hammer
1x EtaCarn plasma gun
1x Exo-armour grenade launcher
1x Teleport Crest
• 9x Einhyr Hearthguard
• 9x Concussion gauntlet
9x EtaCarn plasma gun
9x Exo-armour grenade launcher
• 3x Hernkyn Pioneer
• 3x Bolt revolver
3x Bolt shotgun
1x HYLas rotary cannon
3x Magna-coil autocannon
1x Pan Spectral Scanner
3x Plasma knife
1x Rollbar Searchlight
• 3x Hernkyn Pioneer
• 3x Bolt revolver
3x Bolt shotgun
1x HYLas rotary cannon
3x Magna-coil autocannon
1x Pan Spectral Scanner
3x Plasma knife
1x Rollbar Searchlight
Thoughts
Rock and Stone Nicholas, that was a lovely lovely list backstory that absolutely didn’t throw me and make me think someone else was editing this week… For the second week in a row the Chaos Knight / Votann showdown pops up! This is a very finely poised match up with the Dwarves more than capable of wrecking Wardogs with their high volume shooting, Grav, and easy access to +1 to wound. The Chaos Knights certainly have game though, with their melta strong enough to rinse through Votann vehicles and Thunderkyn, and Karnivores more than capable of wrecking dwarves in combat. Ultimately this match up comes down a little to dice, timing, and positioning. End of turn is big, as are any opportunities presented to sneak a unit in via Rapid Ingress and make a play behind the main ruckus – something Chaos Knights excel at. If the Votann get a little caught out with their placement of Judgement tokens they can find themselves struggling to punch up, and things can get bogged down from there. As it is, it looks like Lukas was just able to snatch victory with his Armiger list and send the Kin packing.
Result
Chaos Knights Victory – 67 – 66
Lukas Troller – Chaos Knights – 1st Place
The List
See showdown.
Archetype
Armiger Spam
Final Round Matchup
67 – 66 Victory against Nicolas Ohlsen-Johnson – Leagues of Votann.
Thoughts
Lukas is a very talented player and has evidently mastered the timing, layering and combination play of the Armiger list. Keeping a steady feed of OC out into key areas and utilising your debuffs to muscle through the enemy in the late game is key. Congratulations!
The Best of the Rest
There were 4 more players on X-1 records. They were:
- 2nd – Tanner Hebert – Chaos: Plague Marine Rhino Rush backed up by a Cerastus Knight Castigator. Tasty!
- 3rd – Nicolas Ohlsen-Johnson – Leagues of Votann: The Votann list from the Showdown.
- 4th – Mitchell Pelham – Space Wolves: Thunderwolf Cavalry supported by a Stormwolf, epic.
- 5th – Donald Plummer – Tau: Tau Goodstuff. Ooo a Sky Ray!
Icehammer Single GT 2023
30-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Новосибирск, Новосибирская обл., Россия on September 23 2023. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.
Stepan Zotov – Blood Angels – 1st Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand ==Battalion Detachment== Flesh Tearers Troops1: 5 man Incursors (85) [85pts] Elites1: 5 man Command Squad (165), 3 Grav-Pistols, 2 Storm Shields, 2 Lascannons [165pts] FA1: 10 man Death Company Marines with Jump Pack (260), 10 Power Fists, 10 Inferno Pistols [260pts] HS1: 3 man Eliminators (75), 2 Las Fusils, Carbine [75pts] DT1: Razorback (100), Twin Lascannon, Hunter-Killer Missile, Storm Bolter [100pts]
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+ Team: Тайная Команда
+ Player: Степан Зотов
+ Army name: “Ангелы Крови”
+ HIN: 334
+ ARMY FACTIONS USED: Blood Angels
+ Total cost: 2000 pts
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HQ1: Captain Tycho [75pts]
HQ2: Captain in Gravis Armour (80), Artisan of War [100ps]
HQ3: Chaplain Lemartes [110pts]
HQ4: Phobos Librarian (75) Icon of the Angel (10) [85pts]
Troops2: 6 man Eradicator Squad (190), 2 Multi-Meltas [190pts]
Troops3: Scout Sniper Squad (75), Missile Launcher [75pts]
Elites2: Librarian Dreadnought (170), Meltagun [170pts]
Elites3: Death Company Dreadnought (165), Twin Furioso Fists, Meltagun, Heavy Flamer, Grapnel Launcher [165pts]
FA2: 3 man Inceptor Squad, Plasma Exterminators [115pts]
FA3: Land Speeder Typhoon (100), Mulit-Melta [100pts]
HS2: Predator Annihilator (130), 2 Lascannons, Hunter-Killer Missile, Storm Bolter [130pts]
Archetype
Blood Angels Mixed Arms
Final Round Matchup
20 – 0 Victory against Danila ” Loken ” Dolgov – Grey Knights.
Thoughts
Blood Angels have some sensational tools in their index and many of them are cheaper and safer in the current meta game than they have been. Death Company absolutely slap, the Librarian Dread can teleport a damage dealing unit into the enemy at a moment of your choosing, and the Death Company Dreadnought is a hilarious damage dealer when it gets going. Congratulations on a storming victory Stepan!
The Best of the Rest
There were 5 more players on 4-1 or 3-1-1 records. They were:
- 2nd – Daniil Zhadan – Orks: Mozrog, Badruk and Flash Gitz, Kommandos and some Grot Tanks!
- 3rd – Евгений Кутькин – Aeldari: Asurmen Avengers with the Avatar of Khaine and a bunch of War Walkers
- 4th – Danila ” Loken ” Dolgov – Grey Knights: Triple Librarian GK – this is gonna be around more, buckle up.
- 5th – Leonid “Lork” Ryuklov – Orks: More Ork Goodstuff with some Deffkoptas for flavour.
- 6th – Владислав Вишняков – Leagues of Votann: ahh yes, 18 Pioneers. It was only a matter of time at their current points. Don’t go second into this. MSU in support with two Land Forts.
Carnage At The Outpost
29-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in England, GB on September 23 2023. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.
Mike Porter – Aeldari – 1st Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand Aeldari CHARACTERS Death Jester (105 Points) Warlord Death Jester (90 Points) Fuegan (115 Points) Solitaire (115 Points) Troupe Master (55 Points) BATTLELINE Troupe (75 Points) Troupe (75 Points) Troupe (75 Points) Troupe (75 Points) Troupe (75 Points) DEDICATED TRANSPORTS Starweaver (80 Points) Starweaver (80 Points) Starweaver (80 Points) Starweaver (80 Points) Starweaver (80 Points) Starweaver (80 Points) OTHER DATASHEETS Shadow Spectres (95 Points) Skyweavers (95 Points) Skyweavers (95 Points) Voidweaver (125 Points) Voidweaver (125 Points) Voidweaver (125 Points)
Eldar (1995 Points)
Battle Host
Strike Force (2000 Points)
• 1x Jester’s blade
1x Shrieker cannon
• Enhancements: Fate’s Messenger
• 1x Jester’s blade
1x Shrieker cannon
• 1x Searsong
1x The Fire Axe
• 1x Solitaire weapons
• Warlord
• 1x Fusion pistol
1x Harlequin’s special weapon
• 1x Lead Player
• 1x Fusion pistol
1x Harlequin’s special weapon
• 4x Player
• 1x Fusion pistol
4x Harlequin’s special weapon
3x Shuriken pistol
• 1x Lead Player
• 1x Fusion pistol
1x Harlequin’s special weapon
• 4x Player
• 1x Fusion pistol
4x Harlequin’s special weapon
3x Shuriken pistol
• 1x Lead Player
• 1x Fusion pistol
1x Harlequin’s special weapon
• 4x Player
• 1x Fusion pistol
4x Harlequin’s special weapon
3x Shuriken pistol
• 1x Lead Player
• 1x Fusion pistol
1x Harlequin’s special weapon
• 4x Player
• 1x Fusion pistol
4x Harlequin’s special weapon
3x Shuriken pistol
• 1x Lead Player
• 1x Fusion pistol
1x Harlequin’s special weapon
• 4x Player
• 1x Fusion pistol
4x Harlequin’s special weapon
3x Shuriken pistol
• 1x Close combat weapon
2x Shuriken cannon
• 1x Close combat weapon
2x Shuriken cannon
• 1x Close combat weapon
2x Shuriken cannon
• 1x Close combat weapon
2x Shuriken cannon
• 1x Close combat weapon
2x Shuriken cannon
• 1x Close combat weapon
2x Shuriken cannon
• 5x Shadow Spectre
• 5x Close combat weapon
5x Prism rifle
• 2x Skyweaver
• 2x Close combat weapon
2x Skyweaver haywire cannon
2x Star bolas
• 2x Skyweaver
• 2x Close combat weapon
2x Skyweaver haywire cannon
2x Star bolas
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Prismatic cannon
2x Shuriken cannon
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Prismatic cannon
2x Shuriken cannon
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Prismatic cannon
2x Shuriken cannon
Archetype
Harlequins with the Yncarne
Final Round Matchup
94 – 64 Victory against Chris Cuerden – Space Wolves.
Thoughts
Look, I’ve heard your whining. I’ve heard it plenty. But Harlequins aren’t bad until Mike Porter says so, ok? This list spreads the threats and nuisances wide, with tonnes of boats and bodies to choke up space and play the mission. Harlies may be made of wet tissue paper these days, but that only means the opponent has to overthink every single move they make lest the Yncarne suddenly turn up and start the no-heads dance for everybody else in the area.
Voidweavers can trigger Battle-shock which offers a little bit of extra heft to swing objectives if required – three tests should force a fail (SHOULD). I think it’s lovely that the Harlequins let Fuegan tag along because he is simply too neat right now not to. Congratulations on another triumph Mike!
The Best of the Rest
There were 3 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
- 2nd – Stephen Box – Black Templars: An exceptionally cool double Land Raider Black Templars list. Great to see the Emperor’s Champion out, what a badass.
- 3rd – Jacob Wells – Grey Knights: GK Terminators and Utility.
- 4th – Charles Gould – Genestealer Cult: Acolyte / Neophyte spam with a lonely Earthshaker Carriage Battery in the back.
Wrap Up
That’s it for this week, but Big Warhammer isn’t stopping any time soon – make sure to check in next time to see how the LGT went down.