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Gunum Presents: Hear me out, Cyle!

Chase "Gunum" Garber - October 16, 2019

An Exercise in Dark Angel Restraint Hello everyone! Your friendly neighborhood Gunum here, bringing you a small write-up on the thought process I go through when building lists for any tournament I go to. They way I do this is...

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Hammer of Math: Diet Smite (Imperial Edition)

"Primaris" Kevin Genson - October 14, 2019

In last week's Hammer of Math, Kevin Genson went through the probability of successfully manifesting psyker powers under various conditions and also discussed the efficacy of the universally known Smite power. This week the psyker shenanigans continue with a...

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Third Time’s a Charm? – Psychic Awakening Phoenix Rising Review Part 2: The Ynnari

James "Boon" Kelling - October 14, 2019

In part two of our review of the new Psychic Awakening, Phoenix Rising (PA:PR) we take a look at the new rules updates for The Reborn. If you missed it, please see Raf Cordero's excellent review of the story...

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Start Competing: Genestealer Cults Tactics

James "One_Wing" Grover - October 11, 2019

This page now references an out of date edition of the game. For Start Competing: Genestealer Cults in 10th edition and onwards, please click here. 40K spends a lot of time on massive, over-the-top science fantasy narratives with genetically engineered...

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Necromunday: Houses of the Underhive – Goliath

SRM - October 7, 2019

If you're reading this, be aware that much of the information contained has been obsoleted by the House of Chains book. You can find our newer updated Goliath Strategy article by clicking anywhere here! - Merton Welcome back, Scummers! This...

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Stop Competing: Dark Angels Tactics

Greg Chiasson - October 5, 2019

What the fuck is a Dark Angel? Is there anything cooler than Space Marines? Buff men in impenetrable armor, carrying fully-automatic rocket launchers and hissing litanies of hate through their skull-masks. What if you took those guys, give them anime...

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Prime Time – ITC Primary Mission Tactics

James "One_Wing" Grover - October 2, 2019

Editor's Note: This article refers to the 2019 ITC mission pack. An updated version for the 2020 missions will be produced once the pack leaves beta. Wednesday is our slot for content aimed at tournament players, and this week is...

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Big FAQ September 2019 – Review & Roundup

James "One_Wing" Grover - September 29, 2019

THECHIRURGEON'S NOTE, 9/30/2019: This FAQ has been updated to include several new FAQs that were released on September 30th. It's that time again folks - the September Big FAQ is here, and just like we were last time, the Goonhammer...

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The Goonhammer Round Table: Dealing With Iron Hands

Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones - September 28, 2019

With the release of Codex Supplement: Iron Hands and the rest of the new marine books, we’re about to see a large-scale shift in the 40k meta. We’ve already looked into the math around Iron Hands vehicles earlier this...

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Codex Supplement: Raven Guard – The Goonhammer Review

James "One_Wing" Grover - September 21, 2019

Additional author: Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones Fans of teen angst rejoice! Fresh out of the local Hot Topic and bursting into your room through an open window wearing their finest Thursday t-shirts, the Raven Guard have arrived! In the second wave...