Wings update – still sick. That means no pithy intro, straight into the content. You love content.
Today you will have Lowest of Men as normal, covering:
- OPEN “ATLAVERA” 2024 (IBERIAN OPEN)
- Talvisota – Winter Assault 2024
- JP CUP
- Toys of Mass Destruction – Hertfordshire Spring GT
- Last Of The Summer Winehammer 6
- BFS Grand Tournament
Part 1 on Wednesday had the team covering:
- Frontline Gaming RMO 2024 40k Champs
- Battlefield Birmingham 22
- CQ Exterminatus 2024
- Bastion Games Warlords GT 3.0: Unforgiven
- Free state GT 2024
- Lords of War GT – March 2024
- The Ides of March 40K GT
OPEN “ATLAVERA” 2024 (IBERIAN OPEN)
107-player, 7-round Major in Talavera de la Reina, CM, EspaƱa on March 16 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.
Manue – Grey Knights (Teleport Strike Force) – 1st Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand CHARACTER Char1: 1x Brotherhood Librarian (110 pts) Char2: 1x Brotherhood Librarian (110 pts) Char3: 1x Brotherhood Librarian (110 pts) Char4: 1x Brotherhood Techmarine (60 pts) Char5: 1x Grand Master in Nemesis Dreadknight (230 pts) BATTLELINE 5x Brotherhood Terminator Squad (210 pts) 5x Strike Squad (125 pts) OTHER DATASHEETS 5x Paladin Squad (225 pts) 1x Grey Knights Land Raider Redeemer (260 pts) 1x Nemesis Dreadknight (185 pts) 1x Nemesis Dreadknight (185 pts) 1x Nemesis Dreadknight (185 pts)
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+ FACTION KEYWORD: Imperium – Grey Knights
+ DETACHMENT: Teleport Strike Force
+ TOTAL ARMY POINTS: 1995pts
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+ ENHANCEMENT: Sigil of Exigence (on Char5: Grand Master in Nemesis Dreadknight)
+ NUMBER OF UNITS: 12
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1 with Nemesis Force Weapon, Purge Soul, Combi-Weapon
1 with Nemesis Force Weapon, Purge Soul, Combi-Weapon
1 with Nemesis Force Weapon, Purge Soul, Combi-Weapon
1 with Flamer, Omnissian Power Axe, Plasma Cutter, Servo-arms, Bolt Pistol
1 with Nemesis Daemon Greathammer, Heavy Incinerator, Heavy Psycannon
Enhancement: Sigil of Exigence (30 pts)
ā¢ 1x Justicar
1 with Nemesis Force Weapon, Storm Bolter
ā¢ 2x Terminator
2 with Nemesis Force Weapon, Storm Bolter
ā¢ 1x Terminator with Ancient’s Banner
1 with Nemesis Force Weapon, Incinerator
ā¢ Ancient’s Banner
ā¢ 1x Terminator with Narthecium
1 with Nemesis Force Weapon
ā¢ Narthecium
ā¢ 4x Grey Knight
4 with Nemesis Force Weapon, Storm Bolter
ā¢ 1x Justicar
1 with Nemesis Force Weapon, Storm Bolter
ā¢ 1x Paladin
1 with Nemesis Force Weapon, Storm Bolter
ā¢ 1x Paladin with Ancient’s Banner
1 with Nemesis Force Weapon, Incinerator
ā¢ Ancient’s Banner
ā¢ 2x Paladin with Heavy Weapon
2 with Nemesis Force Weapon, Incinerator
ā¢ 1x Paragon
1 with Nemesis Force Weapon, Storm Bolter
1 with Armoured tracks, 2x Flamestorm Cannon, Hunter-killer Missile, Multi-melta, Storm Bolter, Twin Assault Cannon
1 with Nemesis Daemon Greathammer, Heavy Incinerator, Heavy Psycannon
1 with Nemesis Daemon Greathammer, Heavy Incinerator, Heavy Psycannon
1 with Nemesis Daemon Greathammer, Heavy Incinerator, Heavy Psycannon
Archetype
Grey Knights 2+ Club
Thoughts
Brace yourself, the GK are coming. This lovely build from Manue highlights some of the assets they can call upon as they begin to take hold of the current meta, with loads of 2+ saves and durable blocks to stash away, redeploy on a whim and wear down the opponent. The Land Raider Redeemer slots right into this plan, giving you a credible overwatch threat for the centre and something to force enemy commitment onto, which sets you up very nicely to counter punch. Librarians bring crucial precision mortals, and the buff / heal stacking of the GK Techmarine is going to be infamous in approximately three days time, so get ready for it! Very well done on the win.
Alejandro Mancuso Serrano – Grey Knights (Teleport Strike Force) – 2nd Place
Credit: Pendulin
The List
Army List - Click to Expand Grey Knights CHARACTERS Brotherhood Librarian (110 points) Brotherhood Librarian (110 points) Brotherhood Librarian (110 points) Brotherhood Techmarine (60 points) Grand Master in Nemesis Dreadknight (230 points) BATTLELINE Brotherhood Terminator Squad (210 points) Strike Squad (125 points) OTHER DATASHEETS Grey Knights Land Raider Redeemer (260 points) Nemesis Dreadknight (185 points) Nemesis Dreadknight (185 points) Nemesis Dreadknight (185 points) Paladin Squad (225 points) Exported with App Version: v1.11.0 (39), Data Version: v352
back to 9th (1995 points)
Strike Force (2000 points)
Teleport Strike Force
ā¢ 1x Combi-weapon
1x Nemesis force weapon
1x Purge Soul
ā¢ Warlord
ā¢ 1x Combi-weapon
1x Nemesis force weapon
1x Purge Soul
ā¢ 1x Combi-weapon
1x Nemesis force weapon
1x Purge Soul
ā¢ 1x Boltgun
1x Flamer
1x Omnissian power axe
1x Plasma cutter
1x Servo-arms
ā¢ 1x Heavy incinerator
1x Heavy psycannon
1x Nemesis daemon greathammer
ā¢ Enhancement: Sigil of Exigence
ā¢ 1x Terminator Justicar
ā¢ 1x Nemesis force weapon
1x Storm bolter
ā¢ 4x Brotherhood Terminator
ā¢ 1x Ancientās Banner
1x Incinerator
1x Narthecium
4x Nemesis force weapon
2x Storm bolter
ā¢ 1x Justicar
ā¢ 1x Nemesis force weapon
1x Storm bolter
ā¢ 4x Grey Knight
ā¢ 1x Close combat weapon
1x Incinerator
3x Nemesis force weapon
3x Storm bolter
ā¢ 1x Armoured tracks
2x Flamestorm cannon
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Multi-melta
1x Storm bolter
1x Twin assault cannon
ā¢ 1x Heavy incinerator
1x Heavy psycannon
1x Nemesis daemon greathammer
ā¢ 1x Heavy incinerator
1x Heavy psycannon
1x Nemesis daemon greathammer
ā¢ 1x Heavy incinerator
1x Heavy psycannon
1x Nemesis daemon greathammer
ā¢ 1x Paragon
ā¢ 1x Nemesis force weapon
1x Storm bolter
ā¢ 1x Paladin Ancient
ā¢ 1x Ancientās Banner
1x Incinerator
1x Nemesis force weapon
ā¢ 3x Paladin
ā¢ 2x Incinerator
3x Nemesis force weapon
1x Storm bolter
Archetype
Grey Knights 2+ Club
Thoughts
Well well well! Here it is again! The same set of tools piloted to a very similar success here, confirming if you had any doubts that the Grey Knights are back and here to make trouble. Really well done on the top placing.
Javier Peigneux – Space Wolves (Ironstorm Spearhead) – 3rd Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand Space Marines CHARACTERS Lieutenant with Combi-weapon (90 Points) Ragnar Blackmane (90 Points) Techmarine (95 Points) BATTLELINE Assault Intercessor Squad (75 Points) Assault Intercessor Squad (75 Points) DEDICATED TRANSPORTS Impulsor (80 Points) OTHER DATASHEETS Ballistus Dreadnought (140 Points) Ballistus Dreadnought (140 Points) Eliminator Squad (75 Points) Eliminator Squad (75 Points) Fenrisian Wolves (30 Points) Fenrisian Wolves (30 Points) Hounds of Morkai (90 Points) Infiltrator Squad (100 Points) Repulsor Executioner (220 Points) Repulsor Executioner (220 Points) Scout Squad (65 Points) Scout Squad (65 Points) Wulfen (80 Points) ALLIED UNITS Callidus Assassin (90 Points) Lord Inquisitor Kyria Draxus (75 Points) Exported with App Version: v1.10.1 (30), Data Version: v336
Full destruccion lobos (2000 Points)
Space Wolves
Ironstorm Spearhead
Strike Force (2000 Points)
ā¢ 1x Combi-weapon
1x Paired combat blades
ā¢ Enhancements: Master of Machine War (Aura)
ā¢ 1x Bolt Pistol
1x Frostfang
ā¢ Warlord
ā¢ 1x Forge bolter
1x Grav-pistol
1x Omnissian power axe
1x Servo-arm
ā¢ Enhancements: Target Augury Web (Aura)
ā¢ 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant
ā¢ 1x Hand flamer
1x Power fist
ā¢ 4x Assault Intercessor
ā¢ 4x Astartes chainsword
4x Heavy bolt pistol
ā¢ 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant
ā¢ 1x Hand flamer
1x Power fist
ā¢ 4x Assault Intercessor
ā¢ 4x Astartes chainsword
4x Heavy bolt pistol
ā¢ 1x Armoured hull
1x Bellicatus missile array
2x Fragstorm grenade launcher
1x Ironhail heavy stubber
ā¢ 1x Armoured feet
1x Ballistus lascannon
1x Ballistus missile launcher
1x Twin storm bolter
ā¢ 1x Armoured feet
1x Ballistus lascannon
1x Ballistus missile launcher
1x Twin storm bolter
ā¢ 1x Eliminator Sergeant
ā¢ 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Instigator bolt carbine
ā¢ 2x Eliminator
ā¢ 2x Bolt pistol
2x Close combat weapon
2x Las fusil
ā¢ 1x Eliminator Sergeant
ā¢ 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Instigator bolt carbine
ā¢ 2x Eliminator
ā¢ 2x Bolt pistol
2x Close combat weapon
2x Las fusil
ā¢ 5x Fenrisian Wolf
ā¢ 5x Teeth and claws
ā¢ 5x Fenrisian Wolf
ā¢ 5x Teeth and claws
ā¢ 1x Hound of Morkai Pack Leader
ā¢ 1x Morkai bolt pistol
1x Morkai combat knife
ā¢ 4x Hound of Morkai
ā¢ 4x Morkai bolt pistol
4x Morkai combat knife
ā¢ 1x Infiltrator Sergeant
ā¢ 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Marksman bolt carbine
ā¢ 4x Infiltrator
ā¢ 4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
1x Helix Gauntlet
1x Infiltrator Comms Array
4x Marksman bolt carbine
ā¢ 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
ā¢ 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
ā¢ 1x Scout Sergeant
ā¢ 1x Astartes chainsword
1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
ā¢ 4x Scout
ā¢ 2x Astartes shotgun
4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
1x Missile launcher
1x Scout sniper rifle
ā¢ 1x Scout Sergeant
ā¢ 1x Astartes chainsword
1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
ā¢ 4x Scout
ā¢ 2x Astartes shotgun
4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
1x Missile launcher
1x Scout sniper rifle
ā¢ 1x Wulfen Pack Leader
ā¢ 1x Storm Shield
1x Stormfrag auto-launcher
1x Wulfen hammer
ā¢ 4x Wulfen
ā¢ 4x Storm Shield
4x Stormfrag auto-launcher
4x Wulfen hammer
ā¢ 1x Neural shredder
1x Phase sword and poison blades
ā¢ 1x Dirgesinger
1x Power fist
1x Psychic Tempest
Archetype
Space Wolves Ironstorm
Thoughts
The Space Wolves haven’t enjoyed quite the same success as the other ‘who’s a special boy’ chapters post dataslate, but they have plenty going for them, and this spin on Ironstorm shows us why. Fenrisian Wolves are a dream in a Marines list, offering you something dirt cheap to block, screen and do actions with. Ragnar Blackmane provides a little combat blender, and the Hounds of Morkai provide some cute anti-Psyker action too. Otherwise, this is about big guns and I cannot lie. A very punchy build with some nice slivers of tech, really well done on the top placing.
OuX ā¢ – Imperial Knights (Noble Lance) – 4th Place
Credit: Pendulin
The List
Army List - Click to Expand + Configuration + Battle Size: 2. Strike Force (2000 Point limit) Detachment: Noble Lance Show/Hide Options: Agents of the Imperium are visible, Legends are visible, Titans are visible, Unaligned Forces are visible, Unaligned Fortifications are visible + Epic Hero [435pts] + Canis Rex [435pts]: Warlord . Canis Rex: Chainbreaker las-impulsor, Chainbreaker multi-laser, Freedom’s Hand + Battleline [1,450pts] + Armiger Helverin [140pts]: 2x Armiger autocannon, Armoured feet, Questoris heavy stubber Armiger Helverin [140pts]: 2x Armiger autocannon, Armoured feet, Questoris heavy stubber Armiger Helverin [140pts]: 2x Armiger autocannon, Armoured feet, Questoris heavy stubber Armiger Helverin [140pts]: 2x Armiger autocannon, Armoured feet, Questoris heavy stubber Armiger Helverin [140pts]: 2x Armiger autocannon, Armoured feet, Questoris heavy stubber Armiger Warglaive [150pts]: Meltagun, Reaper chain-cleaver, Thermal spear Armiger Warglaive [150pts]: Meltagun, Reaper chain-cleaver, Thermal spear Armiger Warglaive [150pts]: Meltagun, Reaper chain-cleaver, Thermal spear Armiger Warglaive [150pts]: Meltagun, Reaper chain-cleaver, Thermal spear Armiger Warglaive [150pts]: Meltagun, Reaper chain-cleaver, Thermal spear + Allied Units [115pts] + Eversor Assassin [75pts]: Executioner pistol, Power sword and neuro gauntlet Inquisitorial Henchmen [40pts] . 2x Inquisitorial Acolyte: 2x Acolyte firearm, 2x Acolyte melee weapon ++ Total: [2,000pts] ++ Created with BattleScribe ()
++ Army Roster (Imperium – Imperial Knights) [2,000pts] ++
. Sir Hekhtur: Close combat weapon, Hekhtur’s pistol
. Inquisitorial Acolyte w/ eviscerator: Acolyte firearm, Acolyte melee weapon, Eviscerator
. Inquisitorial Acolyte w/ plasma pistol: Acolyte firearm, Acolyte melee weapon, Plasma pistol
Archetype
Imperial Knight Armiger Spam
Thoughts
Imperial Knights nab a top placing by leaning hard into Armiger shooting. In a meta with a fair few armies asking ‘can you kill me’, it makes sense that a heavy shooting take on Knights can find some good match ups and thrive despite all the changes the faction has had to weather. Assassin / Henchmen combo help to shore up hard to reach places and scoring, and Canis Rex is a very scary shooting threat. Fail to clear Armigers quickly and you can find yourself outbodied on Primary by all the OC and blown away by all of the guns! Excellent work on the top placing.
The Best of the Rest
There were 15 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
- 5th – Roger Boira- T’au Empire:Ā Breachers, Riptides, and a Crisis death brick.
- 6th – Gonzalo āRavenā š¦š¦š¦- Death Guard:Ā Plague Marines and PBCs get a nice bit of help from Rotigus himself!
- 7th – Alfred Phobos- Adeptus Custodes:Ā Massed Custodes infantry and a couple of Assassins.
- 8th – Borja FM- Blood Angels:Ā An epic Gladius Blood Angels build with three Death Company Dreadnoughts, a Libby Dread, and two Baal Predators.
- 9th – Gabriel Fernandez- Aeldari:Ā An Yvraine 10 Troupe, the Avatar of Khaine, and plenty of Warp Spiders.
- 10th – Juan Manuel GalĆ”n Recio- Aeldari:Ā Nightspinners, D Cannons, and plenty of shoot and scoot MSU.
- 11th – Caparock- Necrons:Ā Canoptek Court Goodstuff.
- 12th – Keko š – Adeptus Custodes:Ā Massed Custodes infantry.
- 13th – Angel C4KILLER – Drukhari:Ā Oooo, 6 Heat Lance Talos and supporting MSU. Very spicy.
- 14th – LeĆ³nidas #Tuneleo# – Orks:Ā Ghaz, Battlewagon Boyz, and lots of MSU with Flash Gitz in tow.
- 15th – Arcuos – Black Templars:Ā A horde of Templars infantry with Land Raider transportation.
- 16th – Dekkers š¦š¾- Necrons:Ā Canoptek Court Goodstuff.
- 17th – Terroxer El Rojo- Thousand Sons:Ā Massed Wizards, Magnus, Rubrics, Vortex Beast.
- 18th – Alex Valin- Necrons:Ā Canoptek Court Goodstuff.
- 19th – Prados Javi- World Eaters:Ā World Eaters Rhino Rush.
[40k] Talvisota – Winter Assault 2024
49-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Helsinki, Suomi on March 16 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.
Eero Saukkonen – Astra Militarum (Combined Regiment) – 1st Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand Eero Saukkonen CHARACTERS Lord Solar Leontus (125 points) Platoon Command Squad (60 points) Tank Commander (205 points) Tank Commander (205 points) Ursula Creed (55 points) BATTLELINE Death Korps of Krieg (65 points) OTHER DATASHEETS Bullgryn Squad (160 points) Bullgryn Squad (160 points) Kasrkin (100 points) Kasrkin (100 points) Kasrkin (100 points) Manticore (180 points) Manticore (180 points) Manticore (180 points) Scout Sentinels (60 points) Scout Sentinels (60 points)
(1995 points)
Astra Militarum
Strike Force (2000 points)
Combined Regiment
ā¢ Warlord
ā¢ 1x Conquest
1x Konstantinās hooves
1x Solās Righteous Gaze
ā¢ 1x Platoon Commander
ā¢ 1x Close combat weapon
1x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
ā¢ 2x Veteran Guardsman
ā¢ 2x Close combat weapon
2x Lasgun
2x Laspistol
1x Master Vox
1x Medi-pack
ā¢ 1x Veteran Heavy Weapons Team
ā¢ 1x Close combat weapon
1x Laspistol
1x Mortar
ā¢ 1x Armoured tracks
1x Demolisher battle cannon
1x Heavy stubber
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Lascannon
2x Multi-melta
ā¢ 1x Armoured tracks
1x Demolisher battle cannon
1x Heavy stubber
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Lascannon
2x Multi-melta
ā¢ 1x Duty and Vengeance
1x Power weapon
ā¢ 1x Death Korps Watchmaster
ā¢ 1x Plasma pistol
1x Power weapon
ā¢ 9x Death Korps Trooper
ā¢ 9x Close combat weapon
1x Death Korps Medi-pack
1x Grenade launcher
6x Lasgun
1x Meltagun
1x Plasma gun
ā¢ 1x Bullgryn Bone āead
ā¢ 1x Brute Shield
1x Bullgryn maul
1x Close combat weapon
ā¢ 5x Bullgryn
ā¢ 5x Brute Shield
5x Bullgryn maul
5x Close combat weapon
ā¢ 1x Bullgryn Bone āead
ā¢ 1x Brute Shield
1x Bullgryn maul
1x Close combat weapon
ā¢ 5x Bullgryn
ā¢ 5x Brute Shield
5x Bullgryn maul
5x Close combat weapon
ā¢ 1x Kasrkin Sergeant
ā¢ 1x Plasma pistol
1x Power weapon
ā¢ 9x Kasrkin
ā¢ 9x Close combat weapon
3x Hot-shot lasgun
1x Hot-shot laspistol
1x Hot-shot marksman rifle
1x Melta Mine
2x Meltagun
2x Plasma gun
1x Vox-caster
ā¢ 1x Kasrkin Sergeant
ā¢ 1x Plasma pistol
1x Power weapon
ā¢ 9x Kasrkin
ā¢ 9x Close combat weapon
3x Hot-shot lasgun
1x Hot-shot laspistol
1x Hot-shot marksman rifle
1x Melta Mine
2x Meltagun
2x Plasma gun
1x Vox-caster
ā¢ 1x Kasrkin Sergeant
ā¢ 1x Plasma pistol
1x Power weapon
ā¢ 9x Kasrkin
ā¢ 9x Close combat weapon
3x Hot-shot lasgun
1x Hot-shot laspistol
1x Hot-shot marksman rifle
1x Melta Mine
2x Meltagun
2x Plasma gun
1x Vox-caster
ā¢ 1x Armoured tracks
1x Heavy bolter
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Storm eagle rockets
ā¢ 1x Armoured tracks
1x Heavy bolter
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Storm eagle rockets
ā¢ 1x Armoured tracks
1x Heavy bolter
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Storm eagle rockets
ā¢ 1x Close combat weapon
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Plasma cannon
1x Sentinel chainsaw
ā¢ 1x Close combat weapon
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Plasma cannon
1x Sentinel chainsaw
Archetype
Guard Mixed Arms
Thoughts
Ooo goody! Another Astra Militarum event win. Look at it, look how very above average it must be to have made it this far. Manticores are great, Bullgryn are great, Kasrkin are really nifty and THEY COME BAAACK, and Tank Commanders shoot on death too! You need to pilot it well, but the guard have a very powerful build here and it keeps coming back for more. It may be time to call the debate closed at this stage. Really well done on the top placing!
The Best of the Rest
There were 7 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
- 2nd – Juha Ottelin – Black Templars (Ironstorm Spearhead):Ā Ironstorm Tank Carpark.
- 3rd – Pekka Koskivirta – Death Guard (Plague Company):Ā Full send Rhinos / Plague Marines / Drones / PBCs.
- 4th – Aleksi Lehtiƶ – Thousand Sons (Cult of Magic):Ā Sorcerors, Rubrics, a Forgefiend, Magnus, and a cheeky Vortex Beast.
- 5th – Jouni Haavisto – Tyranids (Invasion Fleet):Ā Invasion Fleet monster mash.
- 6th – Samppa Orhanen – Tyranids (Invasion Fleet):Ā Massed Genestealers and Gargoyles with some Maleceptors.
- 7th – Kaarle Tukia – Leagues of Votann:Ā The full six Sagitaurs and thirty Warriors dream.
- 8th – Jussi KoskimƤki – Adepta Sororitas:Ā Vahl Paragons, massed Arcos, and some Exorcists.
JP Cup
46-player GT in Poland. All the lists for this event can be found in TourneyKeeper.
This event was usingĀ true 20-0 scoring, with placing entirely decided by points.
The Showdown
Matchup & Mission – Orks versus Custodes
Danny Porter – Orks
Army List - Click to Expand CHARACTER Kaptin Badruk (80) BATTLELINE 10 Beast Snagga Boyz (105pts) OTHER DATASHEETS 10 Flash Gitz (190) Ammo Runt Trukk (65) Wreckin’ Ball
Mozrog (195)
Ghazghull Thraka (235) Warlord
Deffkilla Wartrike (95)
– – – Supa-Cybork Body
Warboss (65) Powerklaw
Warboss (65) Powerklaw
Warboss in Mega Armour (95)
– – – Follow Me Ladz
10 Gretchin (40)
10 Gretchin (40)
2 Mega Nobz (60) Twin Killsaw
5 Mega Nobz (150) Twin Killsaw
5 Nobz (110) Power Klaw
5 Nobz (110) Power Klaw
5 Stormboyz (65) Power Klaw
Trukk (65) Wreckin’ Ball
Trukk (65) Wreckin’ Ball
Trukk (65) Wreckin’ Ball
vs.
Walchuck Kustiodianczewski – Adeptus Custodes
Army List - Click to Expand CHARACTERS: Trajann Valoris [160pts] Blade Champion [150pts]: Blade Champion [120pts] Blade Champion [120pts] Callidus Assassin [90pts] Lord Inquisitor Kyria Draxus [75pts] OTHER UNITS 5x Custodian Guard [225pts] 4x Custodian Guard [180pts] Prosecutors [40pts] Prosecutors [40pts] Witchseekers [50pts] 5x Custodian Wardens [250pts] 5x Custodian Wardens [250pts] 5x Custodian Wardens [250pts]
— Ceaseless Hunter
— 4x Custodian Guard: 4x Guardian Spear
— Custodian Guard: Vexilla, Praesidium Shield, Misericordia
— 3x Custodian Guard: 4x Guardian Spear
— Custodian Guard: Vexilla, Praesidium Shield, Misericordia
— 4x Custodian Warden: 4x Guardian Spear
— Custodian Warden: Vexilla, Guardian Spear
— 4x Custodian Warden: 4x Guardian Spear
— Custodian Warden: Vexilla, Guardian Spear
— 4x Custodian Warden: 4x Guardian Spear
— Custodian Warden: Vexilla, Guardian Spear
Thoughts
Our very own Danny Porter was in the driving seat for the Orks at this event, so I decided to let him tell his heroic tale…
Danny:
On paper Orks vs Custodes looks like a simple combat vs combat match up, however in reality it’s far from it. The Orks themselves bring a solid mix of harder-to-kill units like Mozrog, the Defkilla and Ghaz, with some speedy melee punch that can utilise Trukks to control the board, as well as absurd firepower from Flash Gitz. The Custodes have an army wide 4++ and fight first.
Who should win? Custodes. However, that was not the case here.
The main challenge for Orks is to play around the Custodes access to fight first, by fighting them away from objectives – not an easy feat but doable when sacrificing units to body block and prevent movement. Additionally they need to pick the right battles in key areas of the board whilst saving CP to either fight on death or interupt, to trade efficiently. Custodes can tackle Orks quite well thanks to the wardens 4+++, access to-1D and fight first, as well as their relatively tanky stat line. This match up is very much about patience and picking the right conflicts, if either one commits too far they could find themselves overwhelmed. A waagh-saw victory for Orks.
Result
Greenskins 19 – 1 Golden Boys
Danny Porter – Orks (Waaagh Tribe) – 1st Place
The List
See showdown
Archetype
Ork Trukk Rush
Thoughts
A GT win for the Orks, who’ve been struggling a little bit of late but have also lacked for top tier pilots to really see where they sit in the new meta. No such issues here, as Poland stalwart Danny WAAAGHs his way to the top. The build is typical of the Trukk rush builds we saw doing well a couple of months ago, with Nobz, Meganobz and Flash Gitz in Trukks to cover the ground and trade / swamp the opponent as required. Ghaz provides his Lethal hits aura and another wrecking piece in his own right, and in skilled hands this list can do serious damage- as indeed it did! Congratulations on the win Danny.
The Best of the Rest
There were 8 more players who either scored 4-1+ records, or beat the lowest ranked 4-1 player:
- 2nd (4.5-0.5) – GrzesÅaw Darkendzelowicz – Dark Angels:Ā Vanguard Dark Angels with a bunch of big tanks and Inceptors.
- 3rd – BartÅomiej āKaskaderā Lubiatowski – World Eaters:Ā World Eaters Eightbound, Berserkers and Angron with a couple of Brigands in support.
- 4th – ZoZo – Necrons:Ā Full Hypercrypt shenanigans with a Monolith and 40 Warriors.
- 5th – Alexander Kowalski – Death Guard:Ā Lots of Plague Marines, PBCs, and a Predator.
- 6th – Krzysztof “Peszek” GoÅaszewski – Necrons:Ā Canoptek Court Goodstuff.
- 7th – Niltag Nekronowski – Necrons:Ā More Canotpek Court Goodstuff.
- 8th – Filip – Necrons:Ā Hypercrypt C’tan and Destroyer spam.
- 9th – Walchuck Kustiodianczewski – Adeptus Custodes:Ā Massed Custodes infantry.
Toys of Mass Destruction – Hertfordshire Spring GT
33-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in England, GB on March 16 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.
The Showdown – Drukhari versus Black Templars (Ironstorm)
Priority Targets – Sweep and Clear – Hammer and Anvil
Tom Lowman – Drukhari (Skysplinter Assault) + Configuration + Battle Size: 2. Strike Force (2000 Point limit) Detachment: Skysplinter Assault Show/Hide Options: Legends are visible, Unaligned Forces are visible, Unaligned Fortifications are visible + Epic Hero + Lelith Hesperax [85pts] + Character + Archon [95pts]: Blast Pistol, Nightmare Shroud Archon [75pts]: Blast Pistol, Warlord Archon [85pts]: Blast Pistol, Spiteful Raider Beastmaster [105pts] + Battleline + Kabalite Warriors [110pts] Wyches [90pts] + Infantry + Incubi [150pts] Incubi [75pts] Incubi [75pts] Mandrakes [65pts] Mandrakes [65pts] Scourges [110pts] Scourges [110pts] Scourges [110pts] + Mounted + Reavers [60pts]: Grav Talon + Monster + Cronos [50pts] + Vehicle + Ravager [115pts]: 3x Dark Lance + Dedicated Transport + Raider [80pts]: Dark Lance Raider [80pts]: Dark Lance Venom [70pts]: Splinter Cannon Venom [70pts]: Splinter Cannon Venom [70pts]: Splinter Cannon ++ Total: [2,000pts] ++ Created with BattleScribe ()
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++ Army Roster (Aeldari – Drukhari) [2,000pts] ++
. 2x Khymerae: 2x Khymerae talons
. 3x Razorwing Flock: 3x Razorwing feathers
. 5x Kabalite Warrior: 5x Close Combat Weapon, 5x Splinter rifle
. Kabalite Warrior with Blaster
. Kabalite Warrior with Dark Lance
. Kabalite Warrior with Shredder
. Kabalite Warrior with Splinter Cannon
. Sybarite: Blast Pistol, Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Sybarite Weapon
. Hekatrix: Blast Pistol, Phantasm Grenade Launcher
. 9x Wych: 9x Hekatarii Blade, 9x Splinter Pistol
. 9x Incubi: 9x Klaive
. Klaivex: Demiklaves
. 4x Incubi: 4x Klaive
. Klaivex: Demiklaves
. 4x Incubi: 4x Klaive
. Klaivex: Demiklaves
. 4x Mandrake: 4x Baleblast, 4x Glimmersteel Blade
. Nightfiend
. 4x Mandrake: 4x Baleblast, 4x Glimmersteel Blade
. Nightfiend
. Scourge with Heavy Weapon: Dark Lance
. Scourge with Heavy Weapon: Dark Lance
. Scourge with Heavy Weapon: Dark Lance
. Scourge with Heavy Weapon: Dark Lance
. Solarite: Shardcarbine, Solarite Weapon
. Scourge with Heavy Weapon: Dark Lance
. Scourge with Heavy Weapon: Dark Lance
. Scourge with Heavy Weapon: Dark Lance
. Scourge with Heavy Weapon: Dark Lance
. Solarite: Shardcarbine, Solarite Weapon
. Scourge with Heavy Weapon: Drukhari Haywire Blaster
. Scourge with Heavy Weapon: Drukhari Haywire Blaster
. Scourge with Heavy Weapon: Drukhari Haywire Blaster
. Scourge with Heavy Weapon: Drukhari Haywire Blaster
. Solarite: Shardcarbine, Solarite Weapon
. Arena Champion: Agonizer, Splinter Rifle
. Reaver
. Reaver with Heat Lance
. Cronos: Spirit Vortex
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Aidan Brocklehurst – Black Templars (Ironstorm Spearhead) + Configuration + Battle Size: 2. Strike Force (2000 Point limit) Detachment: Ironstorm Spearhead Show/Hide Options: Agents of the Imperium are visible + Character + Librarian in Phobos Armour [90pts]: Master of the Machine War [Aura] Techmarine [95pts]: Target Augury Web [Aura], Warlord + Battleline + Crusader Squad [75pts] Crusader Squad [75pts] Crusader Squad [75pts] Crusader Squad [75pts] + Infantry + Eliminator Squad [75pts] Eliminator Squad [75pts] Infiltrator Squad [100pts]: Helix Gauntlet, Infiltrator Comms Array Scout Squad [65pts] + Vehicle + Black Templars Gladiator Lancer [165pts]: 2 Fragstorm Grenade Launchers, Icarus Rocket Pod, Multi-melta Black Templars Gladiator Lancer [165pts]: 2 Fragstorm Grenade Launchers, Icarus Rocket Pod, Multi-melta Black Templars Gladiator Reaper [155pts]: Icarus Rocket Pod, Multi-melta Black Templars Gladiator Reaper [155pts]: Icarus Rocket Pod, Multi-melta Black Templars Gladiator Reaper [155pts]: Icarus Rocket Pod, Multi-melta Predator Destructor [130pts]: Hunter Killer Missile, Storm Bolter + Dedicated Transport + Black Templars Impulsor [85pts]: 2 Fragstorm Grenade Launchers, Multi-melta, Shield Dome Rhino [75pts]: Hunter Killer Missile Rhino [75pts]: Hunter Killer Missile + Allied Units + Inquisitorial Henchmen [40pts] ++ Total: [2,000pts] ++ Created with BattleScribe ()
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++ Army Roster (Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – Black Templars) [2,000pts] ++
. 2x Initiate w/Astartes Chainsword: 2x Astartes Chainsword, 2x Bolt Pistol
. Initiate w/Heavy: Multi-melta
. Initiate w/Special: Meltagun
. Sword Brother: Inferno Pistol, Thunder Hammer
. 2x Initiate w/Astartes Chainsword: 2x Astartes Chainsword, 2x Bolt Pistol
. Initiate w/Heavy: Multi-melta
. Initiate w/Special: Meltagun
. Sword Brother: Inferno Pistol, Thunder Hammer
. 2x Initiate w/Astartes Chainsword: 2x Astartes Chainsword, 2x Bolt Pistol
. Initiate w/Heavy: Multi-melta
. Initiate w/Special: Meltagun
. Sword Brother: Inferno Pistol, Thunder Hammer
. 2x Initiate w/Astartes Chainsword: 2x Astartes Chainsword, 2x Bolt Pistol
. Initiate w/Heavy: Multi-melta
. Initiate w/Special: Meltagun
. Sword Brother: Inferno Pistol, Thunder Hammer
. 2x Eliminator: 2x Bolt Pistol, 2x Close Combat Weapon, 2x Las Fusil
. Eliminator Sergeant: Instigator Bolt Carbine
. 2x Eliminator: 2x Bolt Pistol, 2x Close Combat Weapon, 2x Las Fusil
. Eliminator Sergeant: Instigator Bolt Carbine
. Infiltrator Sergeant
. 4x Infiltrators: 4x Bolt Pistol, 4x Close Combat Weapon, 4x Marksman Bolt Carbine
. Scout Sergeant: Astartes Shotgun
. Scout w/ Heavy Weapon: Missile Launcher
. Scout w/ Scout Sniper Rifle
. 2x Scouts w/ Combat Knife: 2x Bolt Pistol, 2x Close Combat Weapon, 2x Combat Knife
. 2 Lascannons
. 2x Inquisitorial Acolyte: 2x Acolyte firearm, 2x Acolyte melee weapon
. Inquisitorial Acolyte w/ eviscerator
. Inquisitorial Acolyte w/ plasma pistol
Thoughts
Another final into a meta menace for myself and the Drukhari! My list was more or less the same as the one from my last couple of events, with a heavy focus on Incubi and a good supporting platform of Scourge and Ravager shooting with plenty of mission play and utility. I have good guns and weapons for killing tanks, but I’m also very fragile and can’t afford any slip ups (spoilers: I do make some).
In the Black Templars corner we have the… joy that is the Gladiator car park. Aiden’s list has a nice forward line of Rhino – driven Crusaders to force engagement, some sneaky double shooting nonsense with an Impulsor and some Infiltrators, and then an AWFUL lot of gun to back it up. It will simply body most things in the game with raw output but the mission play is a little clumsy.
Deployment slightly favoured the car park, with enormous open space behind our home objectives that I was less able to screen without getting shot to pieces, and a lot of ground to cover if my Incubi wanted to get involved in the ruckus. Priority Targets typically favours whoever has end of turn, and in this case the Templars got it. That threw my favoured plan of ‘hide, shoot and wait’ in this match up, forcing me to ask questions and make problems if I wanted primary. A few slips early game were costly – I lost a Scourge squad and Ravager too cheaply firing at non essential tanks (killing the Reapers in particular I learned was something I really needed to do T2-3 to have a chance here, they commit obscene crimes against light infantry), and needed to use reserves a bit more than I did to get stuff into better positions as staging mid-board proved very dangerous indeed.
With Beastpack, Wych and MSU shenanigans I was able to carve out 10s on the Primary whilst denying the Templars for several turns before the sheer weight of fire outmuscled me, creating an end game collapse and a big swing for the Templars, who made up the ground on the Primary in turn five to take the game. Very well played to Aiden, who resisted the urge to be too aggressive early and risk my counter-attack, and instead patiently defanged the Dark Elves at range before making his push.
Result
Black Templars (Ironstorm Spearhead) Victory – 94 – 79
Aidan Brocklehurst – Black Templars (Ironstorm Spearhead) – 1st Place
The List
See showdown
Archetype
Black Templars Car Park
Thoughts
Black Templars tank spam is a known entity at this point, but I will draw attention to the little Impulsor / Eliminator combo as I hadn’t seen this used before. The Elims can disembark, shoot, re-embark, and then effectively shoot again via the FIRING DECK on the Impulsor – pretty damn cool! Not many surprises here otherwise, the knack to this build is using the smaller trading assets like the Crusaders to force the enemy out and on to the guns, a bit like Tau in that sense. Very well played Aiden and congratulations on the first place finish!
The Best of the Rest
There were 4 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
- 2nd – Mathew Putney – Necrons (Hypercrypt Legion):Ā Silent King, a Doomsday Ark, Destroyers and a Monolith.
- 3rd – Tom Lowman – Drukhari (Skysplinter Assault):Ā My Incubi heavy Skysplinter build from the showdown.
- 4th – Tom Redgate – T’au Empire (Kauyon):Ā A Crisis death brick, several solo Commanders and some Devilfish / infantry antics in support.
- 5th – Alec Pearce – Adeptus Custodes:Ā Massed Custodes infantry with double Caladius.
Last Of The Summer Winehammer 6
30-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Thongsbridge, England, GB on March 16 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.
Mike Porter – Black Templars (Ironstorm Spearhead) – 1st Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand Space Marines CHARACTERS Techmarine (95 Points) Techmarine (80 Points) DEDICATED TRANSPORTS Black Templars Impulsor (85 Points) OTHER DATASHEETS Black Templars Gladiator Lancer (165 Points) Black Templars Gladiator Reaper (155 Points) Black Templars Gladiator Reaper (155 Points) Black Templars Gladiator Reaper (155 Points) Eliminator Squad (75 Points) Eliminator Squad (75 Points) Gladiator Reaper (150 Points) Incursor Squad (85 Points) Predator Destructor (130 Points) Predator Destructor (130 Points) Scout Squad (65 Points) Scout Squad (65 Points) Stormraven Gunship (240 Points) ALLIED UNITS Callidus Assassin (90 Points) Exported with App Version: v1.10.0 (29), Data Version: v336
BT gunline (1995 Points)
Black Templars
Ironstorm Spearhead
Strike Force (2000 Points)
ā¢ Warlord
ā¢ 1x Forge bolter
1x Grav-pistol
1x Omnissian power axe
1x Servo-arm
ā¢ Enhancements: Target Augury Web (Aura)
ā¢ 1x Forge bolter
1x Grav-pistol
1x Omnissian power axe
1x Servo-arm
ā¢ Enhancements: Adept of the Omnissiah
ā¢ 1x Armoured hull
2x Fragstorm grenade launcher
1x Multi-melta
1x Shield dome
ā¢ 1x Armoured hull
2x Fragstorm grenade launcher
1x Icarus rocket pod
1x Lancer laser destroyer
1x Multi-melta
ā¢ 1x Armoured hull
1x Icarus rocket pod
1x Multi-melta
2x Tempest bolter
1x Twin heavy onslaught gatling cannon
ā¢ 1x Armoured hull
1x Icarus rocket pod
1x Multi-melta
2x Tempest bolter
1x Twin heavy onslaught gatling cannon
ā¢ 1x Armoured hull
1x Icarus rocket pod
1x Multi-melta
2x Tempest bolter
1x Twin heavy onslaught gatling cannon
ā¢ 1x Eliminator Sergeant
ā¢ 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Instigator bolt carbine
ā¢ 2x Eliminator
ā¢ 2x Bolt pistol
2x Close combat weapon
2x Las fusil
ā¢ 1x Eliminator Sergeant
ā¢ 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Instigator bolt carbine
ā¢ 2x Eliminator
ā¢ 2x Bolt pistol
2x Close combat weapon
2x Las fusil
ā¢ 1x Armoured hull
1x Icarus rocket pod
1x Ironhail heavy stubber
2x Tempest bolter
1x Twin heavy onslaught gatling cannon
ā¢ 1x Incursor Sergeant
ā¢ 1x Bolt pistol
1x Occulus bolt carbine
1x Paired combat blades
ā¢ 4x Incursor
ā¢ 4x Bolt pistol
1x Haywire Mine
4x Occulus bolt carbine
4x Paired combat blades
ā¢ 1x Armoured tracks
1x Hunter-killer missile
2x Lascannon
1x Predator autocannon
1x Storm bolter
ā¢ 1x Armoured tracks
1x Hunter-killer missile
2x Lascannon
1x Predator autocannon
1x Storm bolter
ā¢ 1x Scout Sergeant
ā¢ 1x Astartes chainsword
1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
ā¢ 4x Scout
ā¢ 2x Astartes shotgun
4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
1x Missile launcher
1x Scout sniper rifle
ā¢ 1x Scout Sergeant
ā¢ 1x Astartes chainsword
1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
ā¢ 4x Scout
ā¢ 2x Astartes shotgun
4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
1x Missile launcher
1x Scout sniper rifle
ā¢ 1x Armoured hull
2x Hurricane bolter
2x Stormstrike missile launcher
1x Twin lascannon
1x Twin multi-melta
ā¢ 1x Neural shredder
1x Phase sword and poison blades
Archetype
Black Templars Car Park – Storm Raven Edition
Thoughts
This particular car park has a Storm Raven in it! That’s pretty sweet. The Eliminators combo pops up here again, and there are multiple Techmarine to lean in to more of the sweet Ironstorm enhancements. So much gun, so little time. Very well done on the win Mike.
The Best of the Rest
There were 4 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
- 2nd – Markus Hinson – T’au Empire (Kauyon):Ā Double Riptide, double Crisis, double Hammerhead- sweet symmetry.
- 3rd – Joseph Grant – Adeptus Custodes (Shield Host):Ā Massed Custodes infantry.
- 4th – Stephen Platten – Chaos Daemons (Daemonic Incursion):Ā Triple Soul Grinder and a Great Unclean One in a very cool Daemons list.
- 5th – Simon Weise – Necrons:Ā FIVE C’tan with lots of Destroyers and Tomb-blades in support.
BFS Grand Tournament
27-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in England, GB on March 16 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.
Lee Hall – Necrons (Canoptek Court) – 1st Place
The List
Army List - Click to Expand Necrons CHARACTERS Cātan Shard of the Void Dragon (270 points) Technomancer (80 points) Technomancer (60 points) OTHER DATASHEETS Canoptek Doomstalker (135 points) Canoptek Doomstalker (135 points) Canoptek Doomstalker (135 points) Canoptek Wraiths (220 points) Canoptek Wraiths (220 points) Canoptek Wraiths (220 points) Deathmarks (65 points) Lokhust Destroyers (30 points) Lokhust Destroyers (30 points) Skorpekh Destroyers (200 points) Skorpekh Destroyers (200 points) Exported with App Version: v1.11.0 (39), Data Version: v352
Necron list (2000 points)
Strike Force (2000 points)
Canoptek Court
ā¢ 1x Canoptek tail blades
1x Spear of the Void Dragon
1x Voltaic storm
ā¢ 1x Staff of light
ā¢ Enhancement: Dimensional Sanctum
ā¢ Warlord
ā¢ 1x Staff of light
ā¢ 1x Doomsday blaster
1x Doomstalker limbs
1x Twin gauss flayer
ā¢ 1x Doomsday blaster
1x Doomstalker limbs
1x Twin gauss flayer
ā¢ 1x Doomsday blaster
1x Doomstalker limbs
1x Twin gauss flayer
ā¢ 6x Canoptek Wraith
ā¢ 6x Particle caster
6x Vicious claws
ā¢ 6x Canoptek Wraith
ā¢ 6x Particle caster
6x Vicious claws
ā¢ 6x Canoptek Wraith
ā¢ 6x Particle caster
6x Vicious claws
ā¢ 5x Deathmark
ā¢ 5x Close combat weapon
5x Synaptic disintegrator
ā¢ 1x Close combat weapon
1x Gauss cannon
ā¢ 1x Close combat weapon
1x Gauss cannon
ā¢ 6x Skorpekh Destroyer
ā¢ 2x Plasmacyte
6x Skorpekh hyperphase weapons
ā¢ 6x Skorpekh Destroyer
ā¢ 2x Plasmacyte
6x Skorpekh hyperphase weapons
Archetype
Canoptek Court Goodstuff
Thoughts
A delightful combat centric spin on Canoptek Court here, which takes a whole host of the usual suspects (Wraiths, Doomstalkers) but also muscles in two big bricks of Skorpekh Destroyers. Necrons can sometimes feel like they lack teeth in the counter punch, especially if C’tan get bogged down, but these guys are very choppy indeed and make going toe to toe on the objectives with CC a lot scarier than it can sometimes be. A refreshing alteration that really ups the threat of this already very scary detachment- awesome innovation. Well done on the top place finish.
The Best of the Rest
There were 3 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
- 2nd – Jack Sayer – Chaos Daemons (Daemonic Incursion):Ā SO many Great Unclean Ones – I love it Jack!
- 3rd – Harley Scully – Grey Knights (Teleport Strike Force):Ā Grey Knight Mixed Arms with Dreadknights and Terminators.
- 4th – Giulio Cesare Ghermandi – Drukhari (Skysplinter Assault):Ā Lots of MSU elves in boats with a cheeky Death Jester for some Lone Op loving.
Wrap Up
That’s it for this week folks! Spring is in the air, and with it the promise of being a bit too warm in a church hall whilst playing Warhammer with your mates. I can’t wait. Get out there and enjoy yourselves, and may all your Battleshock tests fail (I need the Pain Tokens).
Lowest of Men, out.
