Hello you bird brains, it is I, the Falcon, flying, flailing and filling in for One Wing as he decides to take yet another break from writing words about what is doing well in the world of warhammer to instead write different words for other articles.

Wings: It’s true – Corrode and TheChirurgeon have laid a devious trap for me elsewhere in the content mines, and I am busily trying to tunnel my way out. I did have time to pull together the Best of the Rest writeups though, so you are getting to enjoy at least some of my words this week.

It was yet another busy week last weekend with an absolutely stellar mix of meta lists gracing the tables and winning our hearts. We saw the rise of the Kraken, the first forays of the fully formed flying V of the Votann, and people once again asking, ‘How do I put Flamers in this?’ The answer of course being, ‘you just do, you idiot’.

This week we’ve got a two-parter, and today will be covering:

Baltic Cup X (Major)
Warhammer World Matched Play Event (Major)
The San Antonio Shootout (Major)
Denver Fight Club
Team Stonehammer’s Protect Ya Neck GT

On Friday, we’ll be looking at:

Atomic City Warzone
2D6 GT
Corsair Open GT
Lightly Salted Fall GT
Bunker Down GT

This week’s showdowns, voted for by the Goonhammer Patrons, will be:

Guard, making a final push with the old book, against Chaos Knights at the Warhammer World event.
Genestealer Cults vs. Harlequins at the Corsair Open GT.
Votann vs. Emperor’s Children at the Lightly Salted Fall GT

Given my penchant for doing things differently, and the fact that I have a burning desire to be weird, I will be comparing all of the lists today to hit songs from my childhood, and you’re just going to have to deal with that. SO, let’s begin.

Baltic Cup X

94-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Hamburg, HH, DE on November 12 2022. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Andy Diceskill – Chaos Knights & Daemons – 1st Place

The List

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++ Super-Heavy Detachment 0CP (Chaos – Chaos Knights) [80 PL, 1,515pts, 3CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Game Type: 4. Chapter Approved: War Zone Nephilim

+ Lord of War +

Knight Abominant [24 PL, 460pts, -3CP]: 6. Aura of Terror, Arch-Tyrant, Character (Traitoris Lance), Favour of the Dark Mechanicum (Vextrix), House Vextrix, Panoply of the Cursed Knights, Stratagem: Relic, Stratagem: Warlord Trait, Undivided – Blessing of the Dark Master, Vortex Terrors, Warlord, Winds of the Warp

War Dog Executioner Squadron [24 PL, 465pts]: House Vextrix
. War Dog Executioner: Diabolus heavy stubber
. War Dog Executioner: Diabolus heavy stubber
. War Dog Executioner: Diabolus heavy stubber

War Dog Karnivore Squadron [8 PL, 145pts]: House Vextrix
. War Dog Karnivore: Havoc multi-launcher

War Dog Stalker Squadron [16 PL, 300pts]: House Vextrix
. War Dog Stalker: Daemonbreath spear, Havoc multi-launcher, Reaper chaintalon
. War Dog Stalker: Daemonbreath spear, Havoc multi-launcher, Reaper chaintalon

++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Chaos – Daemons) [23 PL, 485pts, -2CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Chaos Allegiance: Tzeentch

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

+ HQ +

Changecaster [4 PL, 85pts]: Bolt of Change, Infernal Flames, Staff of change

+ Troops +

Pink Horrors [7 PL, 150pts]: Daemonic icon, Instrument of Chaos
. 9x Pink Horror: 9x Coruscating flames

+ Elites +

Flamers [6 PL, 100pts]: Pyrocaster
. 3x Flamer: 3x Flickering flames

Flamers [6 PL, 150pts]: Pyrocaster
. 5x Flamer: 5x Flickering flames

++ Total: [103 PL, 2,000pts, 1CP] ++

Archetype

We Didn’t Start the Fire

Final Round Matchup

17 – 3 Victory against Carsten Steiner – Harlequins.

Thoughts

House Vextrix, No Abaddon, Tzeentch Flamers, Greg’s Mom
Changecaster, that makes sense, Pink Horrors? I’m on the Fence
Panoply, A-Bomb, Favour of Dark Mechanicum
3 Executioner, 2 Karnivore, 2 Stalkers, I’d like some more

We didn’t start with Flamers! They were always burning since this codex’s been turning. We didn’t start with Flamers! We didn’t light, but why try to fight it.

Yes. I did that. And I will do that again. Turn away if you must.

I am not sure if you have heard, but Flamers are pretty good, and they have shockingly found themselves shoehorned into yet another Chaos list to great effect. A Knight Abominant kitted with as much damage mitigation as possible in the forms of Favor of the Dark Mechanicum and Panoply of the Cursed Knights says good-bye to 4 of the War Dogs that would have followed him around in months past and hello to a patrol of Tzeentch’s favorite followers. The speed of the war dogs and survivability of the Abominant really allows for an aggressive midboard presence that has to be respected and really forces opponents to deal with the problems either at range or with excellent board positioning or face the clap back from the 8 undercosted pyromaniacs waiting in the wings. The top scoring list at an event that went with differentials, Andy was undefeated into Blood Angels, Eldar, Harlequins, and T’au showing that the list has teeth into many archetypes.

Sebastian Maack – Adepta Sororitas – 2nd Place

The List

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+++ 40K Adepta Sororitas 2000 Punkte (Warhammer 40,000 9th Edition) [107 PL, 2CP, 1,997pts] +++

++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Adepta Sororitas) [83 PL, 5CP, 1,532pts] ++

+ Configuration [6CP] +

Battle Size [6CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [6CP]

Game Type: 4. Chapter Approved: War Zone Nephilim

Order Convictions: Order: Bloody Rose

+ No Force Org Slot [2 PL, 40pts] +

Repentia Superior [2 PL, 40pts]

+ HQ [29 PL, -1CP, 580pts] +

Canoness [5 PL, -1CP, 100pts]: Blessed Blade [10pts], Bolt pistol, Stratagem: Saint in the Making [-1CP], Warlord Trait: Blazing Ire
. . Word of the Emperor [2 PL, 40pts]

Celestine and Geminae Superia [10 PL, 200pts]
. . 2x Geminae Superia: 2x Bolt pistol, 2x Frag & Krak grenades, 2x Power sword

Morvenn Vahl [14 PL, 280pts]: Warlord

+ Troops [10 PL, 195pts] +

Battle Sister Squad [3 PL, 55pts]
. . 4x Battle Sister [44pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Boltgun, 4x Frag & Krak grenades
. . Sister Superior [11pts]
. . . . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun

Sisters Novitiate Squad [4 PL, 85pts]
. . Novitiate Superior [5pts]
. . . . Bolt Pistol and Power Sword [5pts]: Power sword [5pts]
. . 8x Sister Novitiate (Melee Weapon): 8x Auto Pistol, 8x Frag & Krak grenades, 8x Novitiate Melee Weapons
. . Sister Novitiate w/ Sacred Banner [5pts]: Sacred Banner [5pts]

+ Elites [22 PL, 317pts] +

Dogmata [4 PL, 65pts]: 2. Chorus of Spiritual Fortitude

Sisters Repentia [6 PL, 112pts]
. . 8x Sisters Repentia [112pts]: 8x Penitent Eviscerator

Sisters Repentia [6 PL, 70pts]
. . 5x Sisters Repentia [70pts]: 5x Penitent Eviscerator

+ Fast Attack [12 PL, 240pts] +

Seraphim Squad [4 PL, 80pts]
. . 2x Seraphim [24pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 2x Frag & Krak grenades
. . Seraphim Superior [12pts]: Bolt pistol, Bolt pistol
. . Seraphim w/ Special Weapons [22pts]: 2x Ministorum Hand Flamers [10pts]
. . Seraphim w/ Special Weapons [22pts]: 2x Ministorum Hand Flamers [10pts]

Zephyrim Squad [4 PL, 80pts]
. . 4x Zephyrim [60pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Power sword
. . Zephyrim Superior [20pts]: Bolt pistol, Zephyrim Pennant [5pts]

+ Dedicated Transport [8 PL, 160pts] +

Sororitas Rhino [4 PL, 80pts]

++ Super-Heavy Auxiliary Detachment -3CP (Imperium – Imperial Knights) [24 PL, -3CP, 465pts] ++

+ Configuration [-3CP] +

Army of Renown: Freeblade Lance

Chivalric Oath: Mixed Army

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

Questor Allegiance: Freeblade Lance

+ Lord of War [24 PL, 465pts] +

Armiger Helverins [24 PL, 465pts]: Freeblade, Martial Tradition: Hunters of Beasts, Questor Imperialis
. . Armiger Helverin [8 PL, 155pts]: Questor Ironhail Heavy Stubber
. . Armiger Helverin [8 PL, 155pts]: Questor Ironhail Heavy Stubber
. . Armiger Helverin [8 PL, 155pts]: Questor Ironhail Heavy Stubber

Archetype

Domo Arigoto

Thoughts

Thank you very much, Mr Robotso
For doing the jobs my Retributors should do
And thank you very much, Mr. Robotso
For helping Falcon write about something nobody wants to
Domo Domo
Domo Domo

The other completely undefeated list at this event, Sebastian Maack takes the well established list concept of Sisters of the Bloody Rose and says, ‘What if I just don’t want to take Multi-meltas?’. Now, I don’t know why you’d want to do this, as it sounds like pure lunacy, much like most of Styx’s discography, BUT, Sebastian and a number of others have apparently found some spice by shoe-horning in 3 Helverins with Hunters of Beasts. The +1 to hit against Monsters and Vehicles does make them a very fast and reliable harrying pack that can also effectively clear screens and, perhaps more importantly, nightmares like backline Noise Marines, in a way that allows the core blocks of Repentia easier access to his opponent’s underbelly. With wins against Harlequins, Orks, EC and Abbadon, and the mirror match, he just might be onto something. I understand they also beat Space Wolves, but JonK plays Space Wolves so I am made to believe that isn’t a challenge.

Thomas Brutscher – Goffs – 3rd Place

Ork Beastboss on Squigosaur. Credit: Magos Sockbert

The List

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Orks) [78 PL, 1,390pts, 4CP] ++

+ Configuration [6CP] +

Battle Size [6CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [6CP]

Clan Kultur: Goffs

Game Type: 4. Chapter Approved: War Zone Nephilim

+ HQ [15 PL, 270pts, -2CP] +

Beastboss on Squigosaur [9 PL, 160pts, -2CP]: 3. ‘Ard as Nails, Beastchoppa, Beasthide Mantle, Slugga, Squigosaur’s Jaws, Stratagem: Relic [-1CP], Stratagem: Warlord Trait [-1CP], Warlord

Boss Zagstruk [6 PL, 110pts]: Blitz Missiles, Choppa, Da Vulcha’s Klaws, Slugga

+ Troops [12 PL, 240pts] +

Beast Snagga Boyz [5 PL, 100pts]
9x Beast Snagga Boy [90pts]: 9x Choppa, 9x Slugga
Beast Snagga Nob [10pts]: Power Snappa, Slugga

Gretchin [2 PL, 40pts]
10x Gretchin [40pts]: 10x Grot Blaster

+ Elites [16 PL, 255pts] +

Kommandos [4 PL, 55pts]
Boss Nob [11pts]: Choppa, Slugga, Stikkbombs
4x Kommando [44pts]: 4x Choppa, 4x Slugga, 4x Stikkbombs

Meganobz [12 PL, 200pts]: Trukk Boyz
Boss Meganob [40pts]: Kombi-skorcha [10pts], Power Klaw, Stikkbombs
Meganob [40pts]: Kombi-skorcha [10pts], Power Klaw, Stikkbombs
Meganob [40pts]: Kombi-skorcha [10pts], Power Klaw, Stikkbombs
Meganob [40pts]: Kombi-skorcha [10pts], Power Klaw, Stikkbombs
Meganob [40pts]: Kombi-skorcha [10pts], Power Klaw, Stikkbombs

+ Fast Attack [8 PL, 160pts] +

Squighog Boyz [4 PL, 80pts]: Bomb Squig [5pts]
3x Squighog Boy [75pts]: 3x Saddlegit Weapons, 3x Squighog Jaws, 3x Stikka

+ Heavy Support [23 PL, 395pts] +

Kill Rig [12 PL, 205pts]: ‘Eavy Lobba, 2. Frazzle, 5. Beastscent, Butcha Boyz, Savage Horns and Hooves, Saw Blades, Squig-hide Tyres [1 PL, 15pts], Stikka Kannon, Wurrtower

Kill Rig [11 PL, 190pts]: ‘Eavy Lobba, 2. Frazzle, 4. Spirit of Gork, Butcha Boyz, Savage Horns and Hooves, Saw Blades, Stikka Kannon, Wurrtower

+ Dedicated Transport [4 PL, 70pts] +

Trukk [4 PL, 70pts]: Big Shoota

++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Orks) [36 PL, 610pts, -4CP] ++

+ Configuration [-2CP] +

Clan Kultur: No Clan / Specialist Mob

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

+ HQ [9 PL, 160pts, -2CP] +

Beastboss on Squigosaur [9 PL, 160pts, -2CP]: 4. Brutal but Kunnin, Beastchoppa, Headwoppa’s Killchoppa, Slugga, Squigosaur’s Jaws, Stratagem: Big Boss [-1CP], Stratagem: Extra Gubbinz [-1CP]

+ Troops [7 PL, 140pts] +

Beast Snagga Boyz [5 PL, 100pts]
9x Beast Snagga Boy [90pts]: 9x Choppa, 9x Slugga
Beast Snagga Nob [10pts]: Power Snappa, Slugga

Gretchin [2 PL, 40pts]: ‘Orrible Gitz
10x Gretchin [40pts]: 10x Grot Blaster

+ Fast Attack [6 PL, 100pts] +

Stormboyz [3 PL, 50pts]
Boss Nob [10pts]: Choppa, Slugga, Stikkbombs
4x Stormboy [40pts]: 4x Choppa, 4x Slugga, 4x Stikkbombs

+ Heavy Support [14 PL, 210pts] +

Killa Kans [7 PL, 105pts]
Killa Kan [35pts]: Big Shoota, Kan Klaw
Killa Kan [35pts]: Big Shoota, Kan Klaw
Killa Kan [35pts]: Big Shoota, Kan Klaw

++ Total: [114 PL, 2,000pts] ++

Archetype

Fight For Your Right to Party

Thoughts

Ok, I said I was going to do this lyrics thing the whole way through and I changed my mind. It was a dumb idea and I’m already tired. Let’s get right to the crux of this list: It is Goffs, it has Kill Rigs, it says, ‘I love punching things but I hate that Ghaz takes a hundred years to walk across the board sometimes and I own 6 Killa Kans and they’re pretty decently costed so I’m going to run them even if my mom doesn’t want me to because I’m an adult and I do what I want.’ Most importantly, it is beautiful.

I know what you’re saying, ‘Hey Falcon, talk about the Meganob Trukk Boyz’, or ‘Hey Falcon, tell us a little bit about the choice to run 2 Beastbosses on Squigosaurs! One clearly built to inflict damage with Headwoppa’s Killchoppa and Brutal but Kunnin’ while the other holds the midboard all by his lonesome relying on Beasthide Mantles and ‘Ard as Nails to carry the day’. No, I don’t want to. Thomas somehow manage to play themselves into 3 Chaos Daemons lists in a row at the event on his way to 4 wins and a single draw and that seems fine by me. Do not besmirch this legacy by trying to explain away this art.

Carsten Steiner – Harlequins – 4th Place

The List

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Army name: Harlequins – Shadow in the Darkness
Factions used: Aeldari – Harlequins
Command Points: 6-1-1-1=3
Total cost: 2000 pts, 87 PL
Reinforcement Points: none pts

Number of Units: 20
Assassination: 13 points
Bring it Down: 8 points
No Prisoners: 4 points
Abhor the Witch: 6 points
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

== Dark: Dark Deeds Battalion Detachment == 0 CP, 2000 pts, 87 PL

HQ1: (1) Shadowseer: 1. Twilight Pathways (Blessing), 3. Mirror of Minds (Witchfire), Shuriken Pistol, Smite [100 pts, 5 PL]
HQ2: (1) Shadowseer: 3. Mirror of Minds (Witchfire), 5. Shards of Light (Witchfire), Shuriken Pistol, Smite [100 pts, 5 PL]
HQ3: (1) Troupe Master: 3: A Foot in the Future, Cegorach’s Rose (Treasures of the Aeldari Relic), Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Kiss, Player of the Dark, Queen of Shards, Stratagem: Favoured of the Laughing God, Stratagem: Relic, Stratagem: Warlord Trait, Warlord [115 pts, 5 PL, -3 CP]

TR1: (5) Troupe: Lead Player (Harlequin’s Blade, Shuriken Pistol), 2xPlayer (Harlequin’s Blade, Neuro Disruptor), Player (Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Kiss), Player (Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace) [95 pts, 4 PL]
TR2: (5) Troupe: Lead Player (Harlequin’s Blade, Shuriken Pistol), 2xPlayer (Harlequin’s Blade, Neuro Disruptor), Player (Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Kiss), Player (Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace) [95 pts, 4 PL]
TR3: (5) Troupe: Lead Player (Harlequin’s Blade, Shuriken Pistol), 2xPlayer (Harlequin’s Blade, Neuro Disruptor), Player (Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Kiss), Player (Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace) [95 pts, 4 PL]
TR4: (5) Troupe: Lead Player (Harlequin’s Blade, Shuriken Pistol), 2xPlayer (Harlequin’s Blade, Neuro Disruptor), Player (Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Kiss), Player (Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace) [95 pts, 4 PL]
TR5: (5) Troupe: Lead Player (Harlequin’s Blade, Shuriken Pistol), 2xPlayer (Harlequin’s Blade, Neuro Disruptor), Player (Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Blade), Player (Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Kiss) [90 pts, 4 PL]
TR6: (5) Troupe: Lead Player (Harlequin’s Blade, Shuriken Pistol), 2xPlayer (Harlequin’s Blade, Neuro Disruptor), Player (Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Kiss), Player (Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace) [95 pts, 4 PL]

EL1: (1) Solitaire [110 pts, 6 PL]

FA1: (2) Skyweavers: 2xSkyweaver (Shuriken Cannon, Star Bolas) [90 pts, 4 PL]
FA2: (2) Skyweavers: 2xSkyweaver (Shuriken Cannon, Star Bolas) [90 pts, 4 PL]

HS1: (1) Voidweavers: Voidweaver (Prismatic Cannon) [130 pts, 5 PL]
HS2: (1) Voidweavers: Voidweaver (Prismatic Cannon) [130 pts, 5 PL]

DT1: (1) Starweaver [95 pts, 4 PL]
DT2: (1) Starweaver [95 pts, 4 PL]
DT3: (1) Starweaver [95 pts, 4 PL]
DT4: (1) Starweaver [95 pts, 4 PL]
DT5: (1) Starweaver [95 pts, 4 PL]
DT6: (1) Starweaver [95 pts, 4 PL]

Archetype

Dancing in the Dark

Thoughts

Like Bruce Springsteen said,

You can’t start a fire
You can’t start a fire without a spark
This gun’s for hire
Why aren’t you running Twilight or Light? Stop being difficult

There is not much to say here. Take a bunch of starweavers like you always do, fill them with troupes as you should, make a troupe master marginally more killy with Player of the Dark adding a plethora of mortal wounds into the Cegorach’s Rose + Queen of Shards equation. Shove models into the opponent until you both die. Victory. A good showing for a poor, forgotten flavor of troupes.

The Best of the Rest

There were 11 more players on 4-1 records. They were:

5th – Jonas Dobberow – Emperor’s Children: Emperor’s Children with a lot of Noise Marines, the big Terminator blob and Abaddon, and a Discolord and some Possessed in the flex slots.
6th – Fred Otto – Asuryani: Trade-focused Ulthwe with a bunch of Aspect Warriors and Psykers, and a pair each of Falcons and Phoenix Lords.
7th – Dominik de Cassan – Adepta Sororitas: Bloody Rose Goodstuff with some Hunters of Beasts Helverins in tow instead of Retributors.
8th – Klaasemann Ludwig – Imperial Knights: House Krast with the Paladin/Crusader Princeps combo and lots of Armigers in support.
9th – Thorsten Martin – Necrons: Eternal Expansionists with lots of Scarabs and melee Destroyers.
10th – Sebastian Gehart – Harlequins: Twilight Saedath with two big foot Troupes alongside boats and Characters.
11th – Nikolai Anthony – Tzeentch Daemons: Pure Tzeentch with a bit of everything – Pink Horrors to hold the line, a big Lord of Change to throw out damage, and Flamers for big hits.
12th – Immanuel Wolf – Tau: Farsight Enclaves Triptide.
13th – Boris Zietzke – Tyranids: Behemoth monster mash with two Flyrants, Old One Eye and a Maleceptor. There’s a Tyrannocyte too, which raises the hilarious prospect of drop pod One Eye.
14th – Jens Bothur – Imperial Knights: Taranis with the Paladin/Crusader combo, a Gallant, and four Armigers to fill.
15th – Jannek Lindemann – Tau: Farsight Enclaves Triptide.

Warhammer 40,000 Matched Play Event

72-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in England, GB on November 12 2022. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

The Showdown

Matchup & Mission – Death and Zeal

Max DeBarr – Chaos Knights
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++ Super-Heavy Detachment -3CP (Chaos – Chaos Knights) [93 PL, 1,700pts, 2CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

Game Type: 4. Chapter Approved: War Zone Nephilim

+ Lord of War +

War Dog Executioner Squadron [17 PL, 325pts]: House Herpetrax
. War Dog Executioner: Diabolus heavy stubber, Tzeentch – Mirror of Fates
. War Dog Executioner: Diabolus heavy stubber

War Dog Karnivore Squadron [18 PL, 310pts]: House Herpetrax
. War Dog Karnivore: Diabolus heavy stubber, Khorne – Blood Shield
. War Dog Karnivore: Diabolus heavy stubber

War Dog Stalker Squadron [17 PL, 310pts, -1CP]: House Herpetrax
. War Dog Stalker: Character (Traitoris Lance), Daemonbreath spear, Diabolus heavy stubber, Helm of Dogs, Reaper chaintalon, Slaanesh – Subjugator Machine Spirit, Stratagem: Relic
. War Dog Stalker: Avenger chaincannon, Havoc multi-launcher, Slaughterclaw

War Dog Stalker Squadron [16 PL, 295pts]: House Herpetrax
. War Dog Stalker: Daemonbreath spear, Havoc multi-launcher, Reaper chaintalon
. War Dog Stalker: Avenger chaincannon, Diabolus heavy stubber, Slaughterclaw

War Dog Stalker Squadron [25 PL, 460pts]: House Herpetrax
. War Dog Stalker: Avenger chaincannon, Diabolus heavy stubber, Slaughterclaw, Undivided – Warp-borne Stalker
. War Dog Stalker: Daemonbreath spear, Havoc multi-launcher, Slaughterclaw
. War Dog Stalker: Daemonbreath spear, Havoc multi-launcher, Slaughterclaw

++ Supreme Command Detachment 0CP (Chaos – Chaos Space Marines) [15 PL, 300pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Legion: Black Legion

+ Primarch | Daemon Primarch | Supreme Commander +

Abaddon the Despoiler [15 PL, 300pts]

++ Total: [108 PL, 2CP, 2,000pts] ++

vs.

Alec Courtney – Astra Militarum
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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Astra Militarum) [108 PL, 4CP, 2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Game Type: 4. Chapter Approved: War Zone Nephilim

Regimental Doctrine: Disciplined Shooters, Gunnery Experts

+ Stratagems +

Tank Ace [-1CP]

+ HQ +

Company Commander [2 PL, -1CP, 45pts]: Plasma pistol, Power fist, Stratagem: Warlord Trait, Warlord, WT: Grand Strategist

Company Commander [2 PL, 40pts]: Plasma pistol, Power sword

Tank Commander [12 PL, 230pts]: Lascannon, Turret-mounted Demolisher Siege Cannon
. 2 Heavy Flamers

+ Troops +

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 60pts]
. 7x Guardsman: 7x Lasgun
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Guardsman w/ Vox-caster
. Sergeant: Plasma pistol, Power sword

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 60pts]
. 7x Guardsman: 7x Lasgun
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
. Guardsman w/ Vox-caster
. Sergeant: Plasma pistol, Power sword

+ Elites +

Astropath [2 PL, 35pts]: Telepathica Stave

Command Squad [2 PL, 45pts]
. Veteran w/ lasgun
. Veteran w/ Medi-pack: Lasgun
. Veteran w/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Veteran w/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun

Platoon Commander [2 PL, 25pts]: Plasma pistol, Power sword

Special Weapons Squad [2 PL, 45pts]
. 3x Guardsman: 3x Lasgun
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Meltagun

+ Fast Attack +

Armoured Sentinels [9 PL, 120pts]
. Armoured Sentinel: Lascannon
. Armoured Sentinel: Lascannon
. Armoured Sentinel: Lascannon

Hellhounds [6 PL, 110pts]
. Hellhound: Heavy Flamer, Inferno Cannon

+ Heavy Support +

Basilisks [14 PL, 250pts]
. Basilisk: Heavy Flamer, Tank Ace: Full Payload
. Basilisk: Heavy Flamer

Leman Russ Battle Tanks [20 PL, 380pts]
. Leman Russ Demolisher: Lascannon, Turret-mounted Demolisher Siege Cannon
. . 2 Heavy Flamers
. Leman Russ Punisher: Heavy Bolter, Turret-mounted Punisher Gatling Cannon
. . 2 Heavy Bolters

Leman Russ Battle Tanks [10 PL, 185pts]
. Leman Russ Demolisher: Lascannon, Turret-mounted Demolisher Siege Cannon
. . 2 Heavy Flamers

+ Dedicated Transport +

Chimera [5 PL, 85pts]: Heavy Flamer, Heavy Flamer

++ Total: [108 PL, 4CP, 2,000pts] ++

Thoughts

One final Hurrah for the old Guard. As the new Astra Militarum codex has been unveiled for all to see, it is fitting that we can venture into the hallowed halls of Warhammer World for a top table with 40k’s oldest codex putting in some work. In one corner we have Max DeBarr running about as vanilla a Chaos Knights + Abaddon list as you can get. A tried and true competitive combo for months now, Abby has proven to be an incredible centerpiece for a pack of 11 war dogs to bound around. In the other, is the guard. A plethora of Plasma guns and 3 demolisher cannons in a trench coat that managed to squeak by the bouncer by the skin of their secondaries, Alec managed an impressive string of high-scoring wins taking down Black Legion, Templars, Imperial Knights, and Sisters of Battles to make it to the main event. This list takes advantage of the balance dataslates, where it can create a pretty impressive TAC conglomeration of models that we have seen a few people of late run into the occasional top 4.

With Death and Zeal being the mission, terrain would be key. If the guard can keep their demolishers from being exposed in the early game and bog Abaddon down in a weight of bodies, they do have a chance to pick off multiple war dogs a turn and play the mission to victory. That said, the deployment bunches so many of these guard squads together early and really favors the mobile firepower of the war dogs. Top this off with only really having to worry about 1 phase worth of damage means that 1 misplay in screening and the leader of the Black Legion will have ample opportunity to just run rampant through the guard just like he did on Cadia.

Result

Chaos Knights Victory – 97 – 62

Max DeBarr – Chaos Knights – 1st Place

The List

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++ Super-Heavy Detachment -3CP (Chaos – Chaos Knights) [93 PL, 1,700pts, 2CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

Game Type: 4. Chapter Approved: War Zone Nephilim

+ Lord of War +

War Dog Executioner Squadron [17 PL, 325pts]: House Herpetrax
. War Dog Executioner: Diabolus heavy stubber, Tzeentch – Mirror of Fates
. War Dog Executioner: Diabolus heavy stubber

War Dog Karnivore Squadron [18 PL, 310pts]: House Herpetrax
. War Dog Karnivore: Diabolus heavy stubber, Khorne – Blood Shield
. War Dog Karnivore: Diabolus heavy stubber

++ Supreme Command Detachment 0CP (Chaos – Chaos Space Marines) [15 PL, 300pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Legion: Black Legion

+ Primarch | Daemon Primarch | Supreme Commander +

Abaddon the Despoiler [15 PL, 300pts]

++ Total: [108 PL, 2CP, 2,000pts] ++

Archetype

Who Let the Dogs Out

Thoughts

The party really has been nice and bumpin’ for Abaddon’s Dog Walking service. There isn’t much to say that hasn’t already been said about this list as it has been shown to be capable of winning on the big scene for some time now. The war dogs of the chaos knights codex are extremely efficient killing machines that really just require a solid quarterback to hold the middle of the table and add some close combat protection and Abaddon is one of the best units in the game at doing both of those things.

Luke Richards – Hive Fleet Kraken – 2nd Place

The List

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Tyranids) [104 PL, 2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Hive Fleet: (Hunt) Augmented Ferocity, Kraken

+ No Force Org Slot +

Broodlord [6 PL, 120pts]: Power: Hive Nexus, Power: Onslaught, Power: Smite, Relic: Gestation Sac

Zoanthropes [7 PL, 150pts]: Power: Hive Nexus, Power: Psychic Scream, Power: Smite, 3x Zoanthrope

+ HQ +

Hive Tyrant [9 PL, 215pts]: Adrenal Glands, Heavy Venom Cannon, Lash Whip and Monstrous Bonesword, Power: Catalyst, Power: Onslaught, Power: Synaptic Lure, Relic: The Reaper of Obilterax, Toxin Sacs, Warlord, Warlord Trait: Adaptive Biology

Neurothrope [5 PL, 100pts]: Power: Catalyst, Power: Hive Nexus, Power: Onslaught, Power: Smite, Warlord, Warlord Trait: Synaptic Tendrils

Trygon Prime [10 PL, 190pts]: Adrenal Glands, Relic: The Passenger, Toxinspike, Warlord Trait: Heightened Senses

+ Troops +

Gargoyles [4 PL, 80pts]
. 10x Gargoyle: 10x Fleshborer

Hormagaunts [4 PL, 80pts]
. 10x Hormagaunt: 10x Hormagaunt Talons

Tyranid Warriors [8 PL, 120pts]
. Tyranid Warrior: Deathspitter, Lash Whip and Bonesword
. Tyranid Warrior: Deathspitter, Lash Whip and Bonesword
. Tyranid Warrior: Deathspitter, Lash Whip and Bonesword
. Tyranid Warrior: Deathspitter, Lash Whip and Bonesword

+ Elites +

Genestealers [5 PL, 80pts]
. 5x Genestealer: 5x Genestealer Claws and Talons

Lictor [4 PL, 70pts]

+ Heavy Support +

Biovores [6 PL, 90pts]
. 2x Biovore: 2x Chitin-barbed Fists, 2x Spore Mine Launcher

Carnifexes [22 PL, 445pts]
. Carnifex: Adrenal Glands, Enhanced Senses, Heavy Venom Cannon, Two Carnifex Scything Talons
. Carnifex: Adrenal Glands, Enhanced Senses, Heavy Venom Cannon, Two Carnifex Scything Talons
. Carnifex: Adaptive Physiology: Synaptic Enhancement, Adrenal Glands, Enhanced Senses, Heavy Venom Cannon, Two Carnifex Scything Talons

Tyrannofex [10 PL, 190pts]: Acid Spray

++ Total: [104 PL, 2,000pts] ++

Archetype

I Hate Everything About You

Thoughts

We did it. We finally made it to the part of the show where we get to talk about Tyranids again. And I hate it. What is this? Look at it. Just look at it.

This list went undefeated at a major event.

Get out of here.

In all seriousness, in what most had assumed would be the way of things, Kraken has moved up in the world to usurp the stagnant Leviathan warrior lists that had bogged down many a heart and mind and at least with this list there is ALL sorts of variety. It was like Luke asked himself, ‘I wonder if I just took one of everything, what would happen?’ And the answer was, ‘You’ll win a bunch of games silly’. Gargoyles, Lictors, Horms and Genestealers provide fast bodies that can flit around the board and maintain primary scoring pressure at all times while a Tyrannofex, your compulsory Reaper of Obliterax adorned Hive Tyrant, 3!?! Venom Cannon Carnifexes, and a Trygon Prime on Meth (The Passenger is a helluva drug) create a lot of chonky threats your opponent has to deal with in short order.

Thomas Aldred-Muzsla – Necrons – 3rd Place

C'tan Shard of the Void Dragon. Credit: Rockfish — C’tan Shard of the Void Dragon. Credit: Rockfish

The List

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Grand Tournament List
Thomas Aldred-Muzsla
Army Faction: Necrons | Dynasty Codes: Custom Dynasty (Eternal Conquerors, Relentlessly Expansionist)
Total Power Level: 115 | Total Army Points: 2,000pts | Total Command Points: 4
Supreme Command Detachment (CP) (400pts)

+ Lord of Wars+
400pts(21PL) The Silent King (Warlord)
Patrol Detachment (2CP) (1090 pts)

+HQ+
75pts(5PL) Chronomancer

90pts (5PL) Lord
with
Staff of light
(1CP) Rarefield Nobility (Immortal Pride)
(1CP) Dynastic Heirtooms (Orb of Eternity)

+Troops+
260pts(12PL) Necron warriors (20)
witn
20 Gauss reaper

320Pts(19PL) C’tan Shard of The Nightbringer
Can Powers
Ctan Shard of The Nightbringer Gaze Of Death
Antimatter Meteor

*Fast Attack+
45pts (2PL)Canoptek Scarabs Swarms (3)

60Pts (4PL) Tomb Blade (3)
3 Particle Beamers

*Heavy Support+
240pts(16PL) Lokust Destroyers (6)
with
6 Gauss Cannons

Patrol Detachment (510pts) (2Cp)

*HQ+
70pts(5PL) Technomancer
with
Canoptek Cloak
(1CP) Dynastic Heirlooms (Veil of Darkness)

+ Troops+
80pts(1PL) Immortals (5)
with
5 Gauss blasters

+ Elites+
300pts(18PL) C’tan Shard Of the Void Dragon
C’tan Powers
C’tan Shard of the Void Dragon Voltaic Storm
Sky of Falling stars

*Fast Attack+
60Pts (4PL) Tomb Blade (3)
with
3 Particle Beamers
2,000pts

Archetype

All Star by Smash Mouth

Thoughts

3 lines into this list and I just wanted to type ‘Yes, this is just obsec with extra steps’ but then I saw that this fool of a Took decided to run both the Nightbringer AND the Shard of the Void Dragon. What an absolute animal. It is a testament to the strength of being able to say ‘I took Ancient Machineries’ that this brave list was able to go 4-1 with 3 100 point wins and their lowest score being an 83 point loss to Black Legion while beating such meta defining armies as, ‘checks notes’ Imperial Fists twice in the same event. No matter what anyone says, understand that you are indeed an Allstar and you should get your game on or some such business.

Nathan Watson – Astra Militarum – 4th Place

The List

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Astra Militarum) [78 PL, 1,510pts, 2CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Game Type: 4. Chapter Approved: War Zone Nephilim

Regimental Doctrine: Disciplined Shooters, Gunnery Experts

+ Stratagems +

Imperial Commander’s Armoury [-1CP]: 1 additional Heirloom of Conquest

Tank Ace [-1CP]

+ HQ +

Company Commander [2 PL, 40pts, -2CP]: Display Astra Militarum Orders, Laspistol, Power fist, Relic: The Laurels of Command, Stratagem: Relic, Stratagem: Warlord Trait, Warlord, WT: Master of Command

Tank Commander [12 PL, 255pts]: Display Tank Orders, Lascannon, Relic: Kurov’s Aquila, Track guards, Turret-mounted Demolisher Siege Cannon
. 2 Multi-meltas

+ Troops +

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 60pts]
. 7x Guardsman: 7x Lasgun
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Guardsman w/ Vox-caster
. Sergeant: Chainsword, Laspistol

Militarum Tempestus Scions [5 PL, 110pts]
. 6x Scion: 6x Frag & Krak grenades, 6x Hot-shot lasgun
. Scion w/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
. Scion w/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
. Scion w/ Vox-caster: Hot-Shot Lasgun
. Tempestor: Hot-shot Laspistol, Power sword

+ Elites +

Command Squad [2 PL, 25pts]
. Veteran w/ Medi-pack: Lasgun
. Veteran w/ Regimental Standard: Lasgun
. Veteran w/ Special Weapon: Sniper Rifle
. Veteran w/ Vox-caster: Lasgun

Platoon Commander [2 PL, 25pts]: Laspistol, Power sword

+ Heavy Support +

Basilisks [21 PL, 375pts]
. Basilisk: Heavy Bolter
. Basilisk: Heavy Bolter
. Basilisk: Heavy Bolter

Leman Russ Battle Tanks [20 PL, 390pts]
. Leman Russ Demolisher: Lascannon, Turret-mounted Demolisher Siege Cannon
. . 2 Heavy Bolters
. Leman Russ Demolisher: Lascannon, Turret-mounted Demolisher Siege Cannon
. . 2 Multi-meltas

++ Super-Heavy Auxiliary Detachment -3CP (Imperium – Astra Militarum) [27 PL, 490pts, ] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

Regimental Doctrine: Disciplined Shooters, Gunnery Experts

Shared Faction Bonus [3CP]

+ Lord of War +

Shadowsword [27 PL, 490pts]: Hunter-killer missile
. Lascannon & Twin Heavy Bolter Sponson: Lascannon
. Lascannon & Twin Heavy Bolter Sponson: Lascannon

++ Total: [105 PL, 2CP, 2,000pts] ++

Archetype

Shadowplay

Thoughts

Okay, hear me out. I have had to talk about Astra Militarum more than once in the same article. I did everything, everything I wanted to, and yet here I am talking about a list whose only loss at this heralded event was to the above insanity that was the Silent King, Void Dragon and Nightbringer. AND OF COURSE IT WOULD. What does this list do against multiple C’Tan other than hope for the best and expect the worst? A list just praying it gets to take on knights of any variety, this old guard eschews too many toys for ranged aggression and utilizes a handful of Tempestus Scion squads to maintain forward presence. It is unfortunate that it took such an early loss and had to rise to its position in the pack like the Red October.

The Best of the Rest

There were 10 more players on 4-1 records. They were:

5th – Mark Pinder – Adeptus Custodes: Emperor’s Chosen Goodstuff with loads of Dreadnoughts and two bike units.
6th – Ian Hancox – Adeptus Custodes: Emperor’s Chosen Goodstuff with two Contemptors, two bike units and a Telemon.
7th – Alec Courtney – Astra Militarum: See showdown.
8th – Stefan Donovan – Chaos Daemons: Monster-mash mostly focused on Khorne and Tzeentch with Be’lakor, the Indomitable Bloodthirster and a Lord of Change in charge.
9th – Mitch Greer – Blood Angels: Blood Angels with the very unusual choice of a trio of Tactical Squads in Razorbacks to anchor the big swings with Sanguinary Guard and Death Company.
10th – Mark Underhill – Chaos Daemons: Even mashier Monster Mash, adding Skarbrand to the mix on top of the standard big three.
11th – Mark Robertshaw – Harlequins: Light Saedath with a broad mix of tools, lots of Troupes in boats but also two bike squads (a two and a four) and two solo Voidweavers to provide some big shots.
12th – Scott Pirie – Chaos Daemons: No list
13th – David Graham – Nurgle Daemons: Soul Grinders and Beasts of Nurgle abound, with Slimux and a Great Unclean One in charge.
14th – Marcus Robinson – Ynnari: Ynnari Wraith spam with Wraithseers, Wraithblades, a big brick of D-Scythes and a Hemlock. Interesting skew – near army-wide Damage Reduction and a lot of threat up close, which could overwhelm some lists.

The San Antonio Shootout

61-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Texas Championship Circuit , San Antonio, TX, US on November 12 2022. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Jony Velazquez – Chaos Space Marines – 1st Place

The List

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Chaos – Chaos Space Marines) [113 PL, , 2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Game Type: 4. Chapter Approved: War Zone Nephilim

Legion: Creations of Bile

+ HQ +

Daemon Prince with Wings [11 PL, -2CP, 180pts]: 5.-6. Twisted Regeneration, Gifts of Chaos, Hellforged sword, Mark of Slaanesh, Prescience, Stratagem: Warlord Trait, Thaa’ ris and Rhi’ol, the Rapacious, Warlord, Wings

Dark Apostle [5 PL, -1CP, 95pts]: Chaos Undivided, Illusory Supplication, Inferno Tome, Omen of Potency, Stratagem: Relic
. 2x Dark Disciple: 2x Close combat weapon

Master of Possession [6 PL, 105pts]: Chaos Undivided, Mutated Invigoration, Pact of Flesh

+ Troops +

Cultists Mob [2 PL, 50pts]
. 9x Chaos Cultist w/ cultist firearm: 9x Cultist firearm, 9x Frag & Krak grenades
. Cultist Champion
. . Autopistol and brutal assault weapon

+ Elites +

Chaos Terminator Squad [9 PL, 165pts]: Chaos Undivided
. Chaos Terminator: Accursed weapon, Combi-bolter
. Chaos Terminator: Accursed weapon, Combi-bolter
. Chaos Terminator: Accursed weapon, Combi-bolter
. Chaos Terminator: Accursed weapon, Combi-bolter
. Terminator Champion: Accursed weapon, Combi-bolter

Chosen [15 PL, 190pts]: Mark of Slaanesh
. Chosen: Bolt pistol, Boltgun
. Chosen: Bolt pistol, Boltgun
. Chosen: Bolt pistol, Boltgun
. Chosen: Bolt pistol, Boltgun
. Chosen: Bolt pistol, Boltgun
. Chosen: Bolt pistol, Boltgun
. Chosen Champion: Accursed weapon, Bolt pistol

Master of Executions [4 PL, -2CP, 65pts]: 3. Hatred Incarnate, Aspiring Lord, Chaos Undivided, Gifts of Chaos, Ul’o’cca, the Black

Possessed [14 PL, -1CP, 280pts]
. 9x Possessed: 9x Hideous mutations
. Possessed Champion: Black Rune of Damnation, Trophies of the Long War

+ Fast Attack +

Raptors [6 PL, 105pts]: Chaos Undivided
. 4x Raptor: 4x Astartes chainsword, 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades
. Raptor Champion: Astartes chainsword, Bolt pistol

Venomcrawler [6 PL, 105pts]

+ Heavy Support +

Havocs [7 PL, 125pts]: Chaos Undivided
. Havoc Champion: Astartes chainsword, Astartes chainsword
. 4x Havoc w/ autocannon: 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Havoc autocannon

++ Total: [113 PL, 2,000pts] ++

Archetype

Jump Around

Final Round Matchup

100 – 92 Victory against Kit Smith Hanna – Tyranids.

Thoughts

Ok, this time I am serious. No more song stuff. Jony brings together a real piece of work with this event winning Creations of Bile list, eschewing multiple large blocks of Possessed like we’ve seen in other successful builds for 1 big blob with the Black Rune of Damnation and Master of Possession support and then multiple small squads of terminators and chosen to unga bunga down his opponents throat while the 2 Venomcrawlers and squad of Havocs provide a modicum of long range firepower and screen clearing potential.

Removing the ever-present Abaddon from the list does free up more points for some more surgical toys that are generally lacking in the more head-down ABC playstyle that Creations lists generally get sucked into.

Colin McDade – Adepta Sororitas – 2nd Place

Sisters of Battle Repentia — Credit: Evan “Felime” Siefring

The List

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Adepta Sororitas) [106 PL, 1,999pts, 4CP] ++

+ Configuration [6CP] +

Battle Size [6CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [6CP]

Game Type: 4. Chapter Approved: War Zone Nephilim

Order Convictions: Order: Bloody Rose

+ No Force Org Slot [4 PL, 88pts] +

Crusaders [1 PL, 22pts]
. 2x Crusaders [22pts]: 2x Power sword

Death Cult Assassins [1 PL, 26pts]
. 2x Death Cult Assassins [26pts]: 2x Death Cult power blades

Repentia Superior [2 PL, 40pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Neural Whips

+ HQ [22 PL, 420pts, -1CP] +

Canoness [5 PL, 100pts, -1CP]: Blessed Blade [10pts], Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Stratagem: Saint in the Making [-1CP], Warlord Trait: Blazing Ire
. Word of the Emperor [2 PL, 40pts]: Blessing, Miraculous ability

Missionary [3 PL, 40pts]: 1. Refrain of Blazing Piety, Frag & Krak grenades, War Hymn
. Bolt Pistol, Ministorum shotgun, Chainsword: Bolt pistol, Chainsword, Ministorum Shotgun

Morvenn Vahl [14 PL, 280pts]: Fidelis, Lance of Illumination, Paragon Missile Launcher, Warlord

+ Troops [9 PL, 165pts] +

Battle Sister Squad [3 PL, 55pts]
. 4x Battle Sister [44pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Boltgun, 4x Frag & Krak grenades
. Sister Superior [11pts]: Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades
. . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun: Bolt pistol, Boltgun

+ Elites [25 PL, 451pts, -1CP] +

Dogmata [4 PL, 65pts, -1CP]: 4. Litany of Enduring Faith, Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Mace of the Righteous, Stratagem: Saint in the Making [-1CP], War Hymn, Warlord Trait: 4. Beacon of Faith

Hospitaller [3 PL, 50pts]: Bolt pistol, Chirurgeon’s tools

Sisters Repentia [6 PL, 112pts]
. 8x Sisters Repentia [112pts]: 8x Penitent Eviscerator

+ Fast Attack [24 PL, 345pts] +

Zephyrim Squad [8 PL, 135pts]
. 8x Zephyrim [120pts]: 8x Bolt pistol, 8x Frag & Krak grenades, 8x Power sword
. Zephyrim Superior [15pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Power sword

Zephyrim Squad [8 PL, 105pts]
. 6x Zephyrim [90pts]: 6x Bolt pistol, 6x Frag & Krak grenades, 6x Power sword
. Zephyrim Superior [15pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Power sword

+ Heavy Support [18 PL, 450pts] +

Retributor Squad [6 PL, 150pts]: Armourium Cherub [10pts]
. Retributor Superior [12pts]: Frag & Krak grenades
. . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun: Bolt pistol, Boltgun
. Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon [32pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts]
. Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon [32pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts]
. Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon [32pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts]
. Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon [32pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts]

+ Dedicated Transport [4 PL, 80pts] +

Sororitas Rhino [4 PL, 80pts]: Storm bolter

++ Total: [106 PL, 1,999pts, 4CP] ++

Archetype

Kiss from A Rose

Thoughts

The Bloody Rose you know and love, there is not much to really say here as we’ve seen slight variations on this list for some time now. Take Repentia, Zephyrim, Retributors and Vahl in some mix, add whatever leftovers to taste, and faith your way to victory.

Georg Bobkov – Creations of Bile & Daemons – 3rd Place

The List

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Chaos – Chaos Space Marines) [84 PL, 3CP, 1,590pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Game Type: 4. Chapter Approved: War Zone Nephilim

Legion: Creations of Bile

+ HQ +

Daemon Prince with Wings [11 PL, -1CP, 180pts]: G’holl’ax, the Decayed, Gifts of Chaos, Hellforged sword, Mark of Nurgle, Warptime, Wings

Dark Apostle [5 PL, 95pts]: Chaos Undivided, Illusory Supplication
. 2x Dark Disciple: 2x Close combat weapon

Master of Possession [7 PL, -1CP, 120pts]: Gifts of Chaos, Liber Hereticus, Mark of Slaanesh, Mutated Invigoration, Pact of Flesh, Warlord

+ Troops +

Cultists Mob [2 PL, 50pts]
. 9x Chaos Cultist w/ cultist firearm: 9x Cultist firearm, 9x Frag & Krak grenades
. Cultist Champion
. . Autopistol and brutal assault weapon

+ Elites +

Chaos Terminator Squad [19 PL, -1CP, 385pts]: Mark of Slaanesh
. Chaos Terminator: Chainfist, Combi-melta
. Chaos Terminator: Combi-melta, Power fist
. Chaos Terminator: Combi-melta, Power fist
. Chaos Terminator: Accursed weapon, Combi-bolter
. Chaos Terminator: Accursed weapon, Combi-bolter
. Chaos Terminator: Accursed weapon, Combi-bolter
. Chaos Terminator: Accursed weapon, Combi-bolter
. Chaos Terminator: Accursed weapon, Combi-bolter
. Chaos Terminator: Accursed weapon, Combi-bolter
. Terminator Champion: Black Rune of Damnation, Chainfist, Combi-melta, Trophies of the Long War

Chosen [15 PL, 270pts]: Chaos Icon, Mark of Slaanesh
. Chosen: Accursed weapon, Bolt pistol
. Chosen: Bolt pistol, Boltgun
. Chosen: Bolt pistol, Boltgun
. Chosen: Bolt pistol, Boltgun
. Chosen: Bolt pistol, Boltgun
. Chosen: Bolt pistol, Boltgun
. Chosen: Bolt pistol, Boltgun
. Chosen Champion: Accursed weapon, Bolt pistol
. Chosen w/ power fist: Bolt pistol
. Chosen w/ power fist: Bolt pistol

+ Fast Attack +

Chaos Bikers [6 PL, 120pts]: Chaos Icon, Mark of Khorne
. Biker Champion: Astartes chainsword
. Chaos Biker w/ special weapon: Bolt pistol, Flamer
. Chaos Biker w/ special weapon: Bolt pistol, Flamer

++ Vanguard Detachment -3CP (Chaos – Daemons) [20 PL, -3CP, 410pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Chaos Allegiance: Tzeentch

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

+ HQ +

Changecaster [4 PL, 85pts]: Bolt of Change, Infernal Flames, Staff of change

+ Elites +

Exalted Flamer [4 PL, 75pts]

Flamers [6 PL, 125pts]: Pyrocaster
. 4x Flamer: 4x Flickering flames

++ Total: [104 PL, 2,000pts] ++

Archetype

Firestarter

Thoughts

As we have seen time and again since the release of the Daemons codex, when it comes to Chaos, if you have the option, you might as well just take Flamers and honestly, if there is a list that really could use them to up it’s game it is Creations of Bile. Eschewing any possessed at all and going with 1 large block of terminators and 2 large blocks of Chosen, George’s list slides a small vanguard of Flamers into the mix to shore up the shooting game that CoB generally miss out on.

As a big Bile fan, I do enjoy this take on the list though it is a little slower than those running possessed and feels like that speed might make it harder to play into Tau or Guard, something that seems to have been the case as George’s only loss was to the Astra Militarum in a match he still managed to score a 90 in.

Kit Smith Hanna – Tyranids – 4th Place

The List

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+++ Tyranids Tervi Kraken (Warhammer 40,000 9th Edition) [103 PL, 1CP, 2,000pts] +++

++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Tyranids) [103 PL, 1CP, 2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Game Type: 4. Chapter Approved: War Zone Nephilim

Hive Fleet: Adaptive, Kraken

+ Stratagems +

Hive Predator [-2CP]: 2x Extra Warlord Trait

Rarefied Enhancements [-1CP]: Extra Bio-artefact

Relic [-1CP]

+ No Force Org Slot +

Tyrant Guard [8 PL, 120pts]
. 3x Tyrant Guard (Lash/Sword): 3x Lash Whip and Bonecleaver, 3x Two Rending Claws

+ HQ +

Neurothrope [5 PL, 100pts]: Power: Catalyst, Power: Onslaught, Warlord Trait: Synaptic Tendrils

Tervigon [11 PL, 225pts]: Adrenal Glands, Massive Scything Talons, Power: Neuroparasite, Relic: The Maw-claws of Thyrax, Stinger Salvoes, Warlord Trait: Heightened Senses

Winged Hive Tyrant [11 PL, -1CP, 225pts]: Adrenal Glands, Lash Whip and Monstrous Bonesword, Power: Paroxysm, Power: Psychic Scream, Prehensile Pincer Tail, Relic: The Reaper of Obilterax, Stratagem: Warlord Trait, Tyrant Talons, Warlord, Warlord Trait: Adaptive Biology

+ Troops +

Gargoyles [4 PL, 80pts]
. 10x Gargoyle: 10x Fleshborer

Termagants [12 PL, 210pts]: Fleshborer, 30x Termagant

Tyranid Warriors [8 PL, 170pts]: Adrenal Glands
. Tyranid Warrior: Deathspitter, Dual Boneswords
. Tyranid Warrior: Deathspitter, Dual Boneswords
. Tyranid Warrior: Deathspitter, Dual Boneswords
. Tyranid Warrior: Deathspitter, Dual Boneswords
. Tyranid Warrior: Dual Boneswords, Venom Cannon

+ Elites +

Venomthropes [5 PL, 105pts]
. 3x Venomthrope: 3x Toxic Lashes

Zoanthropes [7 PL, 150pts]: Power: Catalyst, 3x Zoanthrope

Zoanthropes [7 PL, 150pts]: Power: Neuroparasite, 3x Zoanthrope

+ Fast Attack +

Mucolid Spores [3 PL, 60pts]: 3x Mucolid Spore

Raveners [8 PL, 175pts]
. Ravener: Deathspitter, Ravener Claws, Two Rending Claws
. Ravener: Deathspitter, Ravener Claws, Two Rending Claws
. Ravener: Deathspitter, Ravener Claws, Two Rending Claws
. Ravener: Deathspitter, Ravener Claws, Two Rending Claws
. Ravener: Deathspitter, Ravener Claws, Two Rending Claws

Raveners [8 PL, 140pts]
. Ravener: Deathspitter, Ravener Claws, Two Rending Claws
. Ravener: Deathspitter, Ravener Claws, Two Rending Claws
. Ravener: Deathspitter, Ravener Claws, Two Rending Claws
. Ravener: Deathspitter, Ravener Claws, Two Rending Claws

+ Heavy Support +

Biovores [6 PL, 90pts]
. 2x Biovore: 2x Chitin-barbed Fists, 2x Spore Mine Launcher

Archetype

Anaconda

Thoughts

Here we have a more densely defined Kraken list taking up the 4th spot (and the other top table army) at the shootout. Kit’s Kraken nids are an interesting take moving back to the aggressive Raveners over Tyranid Warriors and more importantly, sliding in a Maw-Clawed Tervigon with Heightened Senses. This big baby mama provides a ton of strategic value, ensuring the block of 30 Termagaunts in the list stick around far longer than they have any right to, and potentially creating an extra unit in a pinch, while providing a back-up boxing bully to the Reaper Tyrant and his bodyguards. Keep an eye on this one, it’s a doozy and I am not surprised that it still scored an impressive 92 in its only loss.

The Best of the Rest

There were 8 more players on4-1 records. They were:

3rd – Georg Bobkov – Creations of Bile & Daemons: Creations of Bile with three big bombs of heavy infantry (Terminators and two Possessed units) backed up by a Vanguard of Flamers.
4th – Kit Smith Hanna – Tyranids: Kraken with lots of Zoanthropes and Raveners with a Tervigon/Termagant blob to hold the centre.
5th – Samuel Cook – Death Guard: Inexorable Plague Marine spam with a trio of Plagueburst Crawler at the back.
6th – TJ Bruce – Chaos Daemons & Chaos Knights: A tooled-up Indomitable Bloodthirster with Flamers and Daemonettes for harrassment, then a trio of Executioners to blast enemies into tiny pieces.
7th – Steven Fox – Tyranids: An interesting new way to use the Leviathan trait – two Tervigon/Termagant bricks with Harpies and a Flyrant overhead for damage.
8th – Brett Urbanowski – Astra Militarum: Gunnery/Spotter Guard with bodies, Tank Commanders and Manticores, fitting in a few Scions and a Primaris Psyker to open up Secondary options if, for some reason, the Guard ones aren’t sufficing.
9th – Apollo Chang – Tau: Heavy Tau Sept with three big Crisis blobs and a pair of Sun Sharks.
10th – Jason Manning – Word Bearers: Abaddon with a big unit each of Terminators and Chosen, plus a few Noise Marine units.

Denver 40K Fight Club November Major

57-player, 6-round Grand Tournament in Westminster, CO, US on November 12 2022. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Travis Armstrong – Adeptus Custodes – 1st Place

Adeptus Custodes Blade Champion by Crab-stuffed Mushrooms

The List

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Adeptus Custodes) [99 PL, 1CP, 2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Type / Shield Host: Adeptus Custodes, Emperor’s Chosen

Gametype: 4. Chapter Approved: War Zone Nephilim

+ Stratagems +

Stratagem: Open the Vaults [-1CP]: Additional Relics

+ HQ +

Blade Champion [6 PL, 120pts]: Eagle’s Eye

Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike [10 PL, -3CP, 180pts]: 3. Superior Creation, 5. Radiant Mantle, Castellan’s Mark, Misericordia, Salvo Launcher, Stratagem: Relic, Stratagem: The Emperor’s Heroes, Stratagem: Victor of the Blood Games, Tip of the Spear

Trajann Valoris [8 PL, 200pts]: 1. Master of Martial Strategy, 2. Champion of the Imperium, Stratagem: Warlord Trait

+ Troops +

Custodian Guard Squad [18 PL, 385pts]
. 3x Custodian w/ Guardian Spear: 3x Guardian Spear
. 5x Custodian w/ Sentinel Blade & Praesidium Shield: 5x Praesidium Shield, 5x Sentinel Blade, 8x Misericordia

Custodian Guard Squad [7 PL, 135pts]
. 3x Custodian w/ Guardian Spear: 3x Guardian Spear, 3x Misericordia

Prosecutors [3 PL, 60pts]: Prosecutor Sister Superior
. 4x Prosecutor: 4x Boltgun

+ Elites +

Allarus Custodians [3 PL, 60pts]
. Allarus w/ Castellan Axe & Misericordia

Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought [9 PL, -1CP, 170pts]: 2x Lastrum Storm Bolter, Stratagem: Eternal Penitent

Venerable Contemptor Dreadnought [8 PL, 155pts]: Multi-Melta

+ Fast Attack +

Venatari Custodians [8 PL, 165pts]
. Venatari Custodian: Misericordia, Venatari Lance
. Venatari Custodian: Misericordia, Venatari Lance
. Venatari Custodian: Misericordia, Venatari Lance

++ Total: [99 PL, 1CP, 2,000pts] ++

Archetype

Handlebars by Flobots

Final Round Matchup

84 – 68 Victory against Cody Jiru – Drukhari.

Thoughts

I feel like I’m doing the time warp again. Allarus Custodians? In this economy? What is this? January 2022? Travis brings a small collection of Emperor’s Chosen goodstuff (Namely Trajann, Tip of the Spear Bike Captain, and a large block of Custodian Guard), and then decides he can ride this bike without handlebars and drops jet bikes entirely for 3 Venerable Dreadnoughts.

While we have seen triple Ven Dreads multiple times in the last few months, they’ve mostly been part of the heaviest dreadnought builds, here they make a less mobile but more stalwart shooting base for this custodes list to base itself around and it seems to have paid dividends. The addition of Spear Venatari is also a unique tech choice, giving back some of the speed lost by the lack of jet bikes at a fraction of the price.

The Best of the Rest

There were 5 more players on 5-1 records. They were:

2nd – Zaak Kerstetter – Blood Angels: Go-wide Blood Angels with three units of Death Company and Lemartes alongside the usual suspects and a Whirlwind.
3rd – Cody Jiru – Drukhari: Drukhari Goodstuff with a bit of everything across Black Heart, Architects and Strife, including a quarter of Talos floating ominously back into the metagame.
4th – Matt Evans – Tyranids: Synaptic Goading/Naturalised Camouflage custom hive fleet that’s spamming Termagants – 90 of the things, with various mortal sources behind them.
5th – Frank Guerra – Tyranids: Kraken with a big Warrior blob backed by lots of Raveners and Zoanthropes.
6th – Joel Davis – Asuryani: Ulthwe with lots of big bois, namely the Avatar, three Wraithlords and two Wraithseers, plus D-cannons and Hawks to ruin the opponent’s day while they’re dealing with the heavy stuff.

Team Stonehammer Present: The Protect Ya Neck GT

50-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in England, GB on November 12 2022. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Chris Kinnair – Necrons – 1st Place

The List

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++ Outrider Detachment -3CP (Necrons) [64 PL, -4CP, 1,170pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

Dynasty Choice: Circumstance of Awakening: Relentlessly Expansionist, Dynastic Tradition: Eternal Conquerors, Dynasty:

+ HQ +

Chronomancer [5 PL, -1CP, 75pts]: Aeonstave, Chronotendrils, Dynastic Heirlooms, Relic: Veil of Darkness

+ Elites +

C’tan Shard of the Void Dragon [18 PL, 300pts]: Canoptek Tail Blades, Power of the C’tan: Sky of Falling Stars, Power of the C’tan: Voltaic Storm, Spear of the Void Dragon

Canoptek Spyders [4 PL, 60pts]
. Canoptek Spyder: Automaton Claws

+ Fast Attack +

Canoptek Scarab Swarms [6 PL, 135pts]
. 9x Canoptek Scarab Swarm: 9x Feeder Mandibles

Canoptek Scarab Swarms [6 PL, 120pts]
. 8x Canoptek Scarab Swarm: 8x Feeder Mandibles

Tomb Blades [4 PL, 60pts]
. Tomb Blade: Particle Beamer
. Tomb Blade: Particle Beamer
. Tomb Blade: Particle Beamer

+ Heavy Support +

Lokhust Destroyers [15 PL, 285pts]
. 6x Lokhust Destroyer: 6x Gauss Cannon
. Lokhust Heavy Destroyer (Enmitic Exterminator): Enmitic Exterminator

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Necrons) [32 PL, 1CP, 595pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Dynasty Choice: Circumstance of Awakening: Relentlessly Expansionist, Dynastic Tradition: Eternal Conquerors, Dynasty:

+ No Force Org Slot +

Viral Construct [1 PL, 15pts]
. Canoptek Plasmacyte: Monomolecular Proboscis

+ HQ +

Trazyn the Infinite [5 PL, 1CP, 90pts]: Empathic Obliterator, Warlord

+ Troops +

Immortals [4 PL, 80pts]: Gauss Blaster, 5x Immortal

+ Elites +

Skorpekh Destroyers [8 PL, 180pts]
. 2x Skorpekh Destroyer (Reap-Blade): 2x Hyperphase Reap-Blade
. 4x Skorpekh Destroyer (Thresher): 4x Hyperphase Threshers

Transcendent C’tan [14 PL, 230pts]: Crackling Tendrils, Fractured Personality: Cosmic Tyrant, Power of the C’tan: Antimatter Meteor, Power of the C’tan: Cosmic Fire

++ Auxiliary Support Detachment -2CP (Necrons) [14 PL, 4CP, 230pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

Dynasty Choice: Circumstance of Awakening: Relentlessly Expansionist, Dynastic Tradition: Eternal Conquerors, Dynasty:

Game Type: 4. Chapter Approved: War Zone Nephilim

+ Elites +

Transcendent C’tan [14 PL, 230pts]: Crackling Tendrils, Fractured Personality: Cosmic Tyrant, Power of the C’tan: Time’s Arrow, Power of the C’tan: Transdimensional Thunderbolt

++ Total: [110 PL, 1CP, 1,995pts] ++

Archetype

Three’s Company

Final Round Matchup

90 – 64 Victory against Joel Kirk – Hive Fleet Kraken.

Thoughts

Ah, do my eyes deceive me? Is someone playing triple ctan in this year of our Lord 2022? Why yes they are! Triple C’Tan lists have mostly taken a backseat to more stand Silent King builds in the Nephilim Necron era, what with the sheer power of Necron secondaries it is hard to shift away from the big green metal galoot but the changes in the latest balance dataslate to the King do open up at least some argument to dropping him from lists again.

The triple C’Tan list as an excellent meta call if you know you can avoid certain matchups as the wound gating and mortal wound output of this list is stifling to the more elite lists out there.

Wings: …interesting.

Keith Wilkinson – Emperor’s Children – 2nd Place

Emperor’s Children Noise Marines. Credit: Robert “TheChirurgeon” Jones

The List

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++ Battalion Detachment -3CP (Chaos – Chaos Space Marines) [85 PL, -7CP, 1,700pts] ++

+ Configuration [-3CP] +

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

Game Type

Legion: Emperor’s Children

+ HQ [24 PL, -3CP, 410pts] +

Daemon Prince with Wings [11 PL, -2CP, 180pts]: 1. Flames of Spite, Aspiring Lord [-1CP], Gifts of Chaos [-1CP], Hellforged sword [10pts], Malefic talons, Mantle of Traitors, Mark of Slaanesh [1 PL, 15pts], Warptime, Wings [2 PL, 35pts]

Dark Apostle [6 PL, 110pts]: Accursed crozius, Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Illusory Supplication, Mark of Slaanesh [1 PL, 15pts]
. 2x Dark Disciple: 2x Close combat weapon

Master of Possession [7 PL, -1CP, 120pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Gifts of Chaos [-1CP], Liber Hereticus, Mark of Slaanesh [1 PL, 15pts], Mutated Invigoration, Pact of Flesh, Smite, Staff of Possession

+ Troops [28 PL, 630pts] +

Cultists Mob [2 PL, 50pts]
. 9x Chaos Cultist w/ cultist firearm [45pts]: 9x Cultist firearm, 9x Frag & Krak grenades
. Cultist Champion [5pts]: Frag & Krak grenades
. . Autopistol and brutal assault weapon: Autopistol, Brutal assault weapon

Noise Marines [6 PL, 135pts]: Icon of Slaanesh [5pts]
. Marine w/ blastmaster [36pts]: Blastmaster [15pts], Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades
. 3x Marine w/ chainsword [63pts]: 3x Astartes chainsword, 3x Bolt pistol, 3x Frag & Krak grenades
. Noise Champion [31pts]: Astartes chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Power fist [10pts]

Noise Marines [6 PL, 125pts]: Icon of Slaanesh [5pts]
. Marine w/ blastmaster [36pts]: Blastmaster [15pts], Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades
. 3x Marine w/ chainsword [63pts]: 3x Astartes chainsword, 3x Bolt pistol, 3x Frag & Krak grenades
. Noise Champion [21pts]: Astartes chainsword, Astartes chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades

+ Elites [33 PL, -1CP, 660pts] +

Chaos Terminator Squad [19 PL, -1CP, 380pts]: Mark of Slaanesh [1 PL, 15pts]
. Chaos Terminator [38pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Combi-bolter
. Chaos Terminator [38pts]: Combi-bolter, Power fist [5pts]
. Chaos Terminator [38pts]: Combi-bolter, Power fist [5pts]
. Chaos Terminator [38pts]: Combi-bolter, Power fist [5pts]
. Chaos Terminator [38pts]: Combi-bolter, Power fist [5pts]
. Chaos Terminator [38pts]: Combi-bolter, Power fist [5pts]
. Chaos Terminator [33pts]: Accursed weapon, Combi-bolter
. Chaos Terminator [33pts]: Accursed weapon, Combi-bolter
. Chaos Terminator [33pts]: Accursed weapon, Combi-bolter
. Terminator Champion [-1CP, 38pts]: Black Rune of Damnation, Chainfist [5pts], Combi-bolter, Trophies of the Long War [-1CP]

Possessed [7 PL, 140pts]
. 4x Possessed [112pts]: 4x Hideous mutations
. Possessed Champion [28pts]: Hideous mutations

++ Supreme Command Detachment +3CP (Chaos – Chaos Space Marines) [15 PL, 3CP, 300pts] ++

+ Configuration [3CP] +

Detachment Command Cost [3CP]

Game Type

Legion: Black Legion

+ Primarch | Daemon Primarch | Supreme Commander [15 PL, 300pts] +

Abaddon the Despoiler [15 PL, 300pts]: Drach’nyen, Talon of Horus, Warlord

++ Total: [100 PL, -4CP, 2,000pts] ++

Archetype

Bring in Da Noise

Thoughts

Noise Marines and Abaddon, name a more iconic duo. Emperor’s Children continue to put up excellent numbers at the top end of events as their incredible ability to manipulate the fight phase and the shooting prowess of their troop choices make them a force to be reckoned with in the right hands. It is hard to say if Abaddon is really necessary in these lists when options like Lucius are right there, but it is really difficult to pass up on the utility he has to offer.

The Best of the Rest

There were 6 more players on 4-1 records. They were:

3rd – Michael Armer – Imperium: A bunch of Emperor’s Chosen armour (three Caladius tanks and two Telemons) anchoring the board for Tempestus Scions.
4th – Sam Boardman – Iron Warriors & Daemons: A big unit of Terminators two Heldrakes and a Land Raider (hell yeah) present a wall of armour to the enemy, setting them up for Flamers to pop out of the wall and roast them.
5th – Matthew Williams – Thousand Sons & Daemons: Duplicity with 10/5/5 Terminators and a bunch of Flamers waiting in the wings.
6th – Aaron Mosquera – Emperor’s Children: The fairly standard Emperor’s Children build with a Daemon Prince and some Possessed in the flex slots.
7th – Ash Loftus – Blood Angels: Go-wide Blood Angels with three Death Company units, adding the Sanguinor for a nasty surprise.
8th – Alastair Marjoram – Ultramarines: Ultramarine Guilliman Dreadnought castle with some Inceptors for an extra damage spike.

Wrap Up

Don’t worry folks, he’ll be here all week – Falcon will return on Friday to provide more smooth list analysis stylings, so see you then!

Competitive Innovations in 9th: Rock On Pt. 1

Baltic Cup X

Andy Diceskill – Chaos Knights & Daemons – 1st Place

The List

Archetype

Final Round Matchup

Thoughts

Sebastian Maack – Adepta Sororitas – 2nd Place

The List

Archetype

Thoughts

Thomas Brutscher – Goffs – 3rd Place

The List

Archetype

Thoughts

Carsten Steiner – Harlequins – 4th Place

The List

Archetype

Thoughts

The Best of the Rest

Warhammer 40,000 Matched Play Event

The Showdown

Matchup & Mission – Death and Zeal

Thoughts

Result

Max DeBarr – Chaos Knights – 1st Place

The List

Archetype

Thoughts

Luke Richards – Hive Fleet Kraken – 2nd Place

The List

Archetype

Thoughts

Thomas Aldred-Muzsla – Necrons – 3rd Place

The List

Archetype

Thoughts

Nathan Watson – Astra Militarum – 4th Place

The List

Archetype

Thoughts

The Best of the Rest

The San Antonio Shootout

Jony Velazquez – Chaos Space Marines – 1st Place

The List

Archetype

Final Round Matchup

Thoughts

Colin McDade – Adepta Sororitas – 2nd Place

The List

Archetype

Thoughts

Georg Bobkov – Creations of Bile & Daemons – 3rd Place

The List

Archetype

Thoughts

Kit Smith Hanna – Tyranids – 4th Place

The List

Archetype

Thoughts

The Best of the Rest

Denver 40K Fight Club November Major

Travis Armstrong – Adeptus Custodes – 1st Place

The List

Archetype

Final Round Matchup

Thoughts

The Best of the Rest

Team Stonehammer Present: The Protect Ya Neck GT

Chris Kinnair – Necrons – 1st Place

The List

Archetype

Final Round Matchup

Thoughts

Keith Wilkinson – Emperor’s Children – 2nd Place

The List

Archetype

Thoughts

The Best of the Rest

Wrap Up