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[40k] Competitive Innovations in 10th: Chaotic Energy pt.1

by James "One_Wing" Grover | Mar 25 2026
Welcome to Competitive Innovations, our weekly feature for a number of game lines across the tabletop wargame space. Each week our army list and tactics experts canvass the top tournaments for their game of specialty, looking at the week’s top match-ups and how they played out on the tabletop to let you know what’s hot, what’s not, and what might be coming next as the competitive meta evolves year-round.

The Dataslate seems to have landed reasonably well (fair to say better than expected), since as we proceed onwards into Spring, things have opened up quite a bit on the top table. A few factions (including Necrons and T'au, the latter entering their Lance era) have win rates above where you'd like them to be, but event wins and undefeated finishes have evened out considerably, and this week Chaos Space Marines have had a pleasant little surge.

The one outlier from this relatively idylic picture are Deathwatch, who are on a 3+ week low rep high win rate spike, this time featuring three of their eight players (global) finishing in the top eight of the week's biggest major, and an undefeated run elsewhere. They probably are a bit overcooked - it's taken a year for people to finally give in and buy the models, but the power is really there, and we're reliably seeing their few players punch massively above their weight. Will they dominate this balance season? Or will Chaos Space Marines seize on their new Defiler datasheet and surge even further? Still plenty to think about as we cast our eyes upon this week's listings.

This Week's Events

Part 1 on Wednesday:
  • Cornwall Super Bash 2026
  • Battle On The Bayou
  • Sydney GT: Autumn
  • Phoenix 40K Spring GT 2026
  • March for Macragge
  • Kelpie Crusade GT 2026
Part 2 on Friday:
  • Broadsword Wargaming 40K ITC Seasonal Major IX
  • Wheat City Open 2026: 40k
  • Iron Cage: Bedford Beatdown
  • North and South GT 2026
  • Dice Like Ice 40K Grand Tournament - March 2026
  • Southeastern Slaughter 40K Grand Tournament
Part 3 on Saturday:
  • Cascade Clash Warhammer 40K Major
  • III GT Asturias
  • Fourth Annual Blue Ridge Championship GT
  • PSSN Presents: Dark Sphere March GT
  • Black Crow Gaming's Battle of the RAGNAR GT! March

Cornwall Super Bash 2026

106-player, 6-round Grand Tournament in England, United Kingdom on March 20 2026. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

The Showdown

Hammer and Anvil - Take and Hold

Cameron Giles - Deathwatch (Black Spear Task Force)
Army List - Click to Expand
🎵 The Vengor Boys are coming 🎵 (1965 points)

Space Marines Deathwatch Strike Force (2000 points) Black Spear Task Force

CHARACTERS

Captain in Gravis Armour (105 points) • 1x Master-crafted heavy bolt rifle 1x Master-crafted power weapon • Enhancement: Thief of Secrets

Judiciar (95 points) • 1x Absolvor bolt pistol 1x Executioner relic blade • Enhancement: Beacon Angelis

Lieutenant with Combi-weapon (85 points) • 1x Combi-weapon 1x Paired combat blades

Watch Master (125 points) • Warlord • 1x Vigil spear • Enhancement: The Tome of Ectoclades

BATTLELINE

Deathwatch Veterans (190 points) • 1x Watch Sergeant • 1x Combi-weapon 1x Xenophase blade • 9x Deathwatch Veterans • 4x Astartes shield 1x Black Shield blades 4x Deathwatch thunder hammer 4x Power weapon

Intercessor Squad (80 points) • 1x Intercessor Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Bolt rifle 1x Power fist • 4x Intercessor • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Bolt rifle 4x Close combat weapon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Fortis Kill Team (180 points) • 1x Kill Team Sergeant • 1x Astartes grenade launcher 1x Bolt pistol 1x Deathwatch bolt rifle 1x Power fist • 3x Kill Team Intercessor • 1x Astartes grenade launcher 3x Bolt pistol 3x Close combat weapon 3x Deathwatch bolt rifle • 4x Kill Team Intercessor with plasma incinerator • 3x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 4x Plasma incinerator 1x Plasma pistol • 2x Kill Team Intercessor with superfrag rocket launcher • 2x Bolt pistol 2x Castellan launcher 2x Close combat weapon 1x Superkrak rocket launcher 1x Vengor launcher

Fortis Kill Team (180 points) • 1x Kill Team Sergeant • 1x Astartes grenade launcher 1x Bolt pistol 1x Deathwatch bolt rifle 1x Power fist • 3x Kill Team Intercessor • 1x Astartes grenade launcher 3x Bolt pistol 3x Close combat weapon 3x Deathwatch bolt rifle • 4x Kill Team Intercessor with plasma incinerator • 3x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 4x Plasma incinerator 1x Plasma pistol • 2x Kill Team Intercessor with superfrag rocket launcher • 2x Bolt pistol 2x Castellan launcher 2x Close combat weapon 1x Superkrak rocket launcher 1x Vengor launcher

Incursor Squad (80 points) • 1x Incursor Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Occulus bolt carbine 1x Paired combat blades • 4x Incursor • 4x Bolt pistol 1x Haywire Mine 4x Occulus bolt carbine 4x Paired combat blades

Incursor Squad (80 points) • 1x Incursor Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Occulus bolt carbine 1x Paired combat blades • 4x Incursor • 4x Bolt pistol 1x Haywire Mine 4x Occulus bolt carbine 4x Paired combat blades

Indomitor Kill Team (265 points) • 4x Kill Team Heavy Intercessors • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 2x Deathwatch heavy bolt rifle 2x Deathwatch heavy bolter • 3x Kill Team Heavy Intercessor with power fists • 3x Flamestorm gauntlets 3x Twin power fists • 3x Kill Team Heavy Intercessor with melta rifle • 3x Bolt pistol 3x Close combat weapon 2x Melta rifle 1x Multi-melta

Indomitor Kill Team (265 points) • 4x Kill Team Heavy Intercessors • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 2x Deathwatch heavy bolt rifle 2x Deathwatch heavy bolter • 3x Kill Team Heavy Intercessor with power fists • 3x Flamestorm gauntlets 3x Twin power fists • 3x Kill Team Heavy Intercessor with melta rifle • 3x Bolt pistol 3x Close combat weapon 2x Melta rifle 1x Multi-melta

Infiltrator Squad (100 points) • 1x Infiltrator Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Marksman bolt carbine • 4x Infiltrator • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Helix Gauntlet 1x Infiltrator Comms Array 4x Marksman bolt carbine

Storm Speeder Thunderstrike (135 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Stormfury missiles 1x Thunderstrike las-talon 1x Twin Icarus rocket pod

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Liam Steptoe - Deathwatch (Black Spear Task Force)
Army List - Click to Expand
Kill Team Powerhouse (2000 points)

Space Marines Deathwatch Strike Force (2000 points) Black Spear Task Force

CHARACTERS

Captain in Gravis Armour (105 points) • Warlord • 1x Boltstorm gauntlet 1x Power fist 1x Relic blade • Enhancement: Thief of Secrets

Judiciar (95 points) • 1x Absolvor bolt pistol 1x Executioner relic blade • Enhancement: Beacon Angelis

Lieutenant with Combi-weapon (85 points) • 1x Combi-weapon 1x Paired combat blades

Watch Master (125 points) • 1x Vigil spear • Enhancement: The Tome of Ectoclades

BATTLELINE

Deathwatch Veterans (190 points) • 1x Watch Sergeant • 1x Combi-weapon 1x Xenophase blade • 9x Deathwatch Veterans • 4x Astartes shield 1x Black Shield blades 4x Deathwatch thunder hammer 4x Power weapon

Intercessor Squad (80 points) • 1x Intercessor Sergeant • 1x Astartes grenade launcher 1x Bolt pistol 1x Bolt rifle 1x Power fist • 4x Intercessor • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Bolt rifle 4x Close combat weapon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (90 points) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power fist • 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs • 4x Astartes chainsword 3x Heavy bolt pistol 1x Plasma pistol

Fortis Kill Team (180 points) • 1x Kill Team Sergeant • 1x Astartes grenade launcher 1x Bolt pistol 1x Deathwatch bolt rifle 1x Power fist • 3x Kill Team Intercessor • 1x Astartes grenade launcher 3x Bolt pistol 3x Close combat weapon 3x Deathwatch bolt rifle • 4x Kill Team Intercessor with plasma incinerator • 3x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 4x Plasma incinerator 1x Plasma pistol • 2x Kill Team Intercessor with superfrag rocket launcher • 2x Bolt pistol 2x Castellan launcher 2x Close combat weapon 1x Superkrak rocket launcher 1x Vengor launcher

Fortis Kill Team (180 points) • 1x Kill Team Sergeant • 1x Astartes grenade launcher 1x Bolt pistol 1x Deathwatch bolt rifle 1x Power fist • 3x Kill Team Intercessor • 1x Astartes grenade launcher 3x Bolt pistol 3x Close combat weapon 3x Deathwatch bolt rifle • 4x Kill Team Intercessor with plasma incinerator • 3x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 4x Plasma incinerator 1x Plasma pistol • 2x Kill Team Intercessor with superfrag rocket launcher • 2x Bolt pistol 2x Castellan launcher 2x Close combat weapon 1x Superkrak rocket launcher 1x Vengor launcher

Fortis Kill Team (180 points) • 1x Kill Team Sergeant • 1x Astartes grenade launcher 1x Bolt pistol 1x Deathwatch bolt rifle 1x Power fist • 3x Kill Team Intercessor • 1x Astartes grenade launcher 3x Bolt pistol 3x Close combat weapon 3x Deathwatch bolt rifle • 4x Kill Team Intercessor with plasma incinerator • 3x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 4x Plasma incinerator 1x Plasma pistol • 2x Kill Team Intercessor with superfrag rocket launcher • 2x Bolt pistol 2x Castellan launcher 2x Close combat weapon 1x Superkrak rocket launcher 1x Vengor launcher

Incursor Squad (80 points) • 1x Incursor Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Occulus bolt carbine 1x Paired combat blades • 4x Incursor • 4x Bolt pistol 1x Haywire Mine 4x Occulus bolt carbine 4x Paired combat blades

Incursor Squad (80 points) • 1x Incursor Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Occulus bolt carbine 1x Paired combat blades • 4x Incursor • 4x Bolt pistol 1x Haywire Mine 4x Occulus bolt carbine 4x Paired combat blades

Indomitor Kill Team (265 points) • 4x Kill Team Heavy Intercessors • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 2x Deathwatch heavy bolt rifle 2x Deathwatch heavy bolter • 3x Kill Team Heavy Intercessor with power fists • 3x Flamestorm gauntlets 3x Twin power fists • 3x Kill Team Heavy Intercessor with melta rifle • 3x Bolt pistol 3x Close combat weapon 2x Melta rifle 1x Multi-melta

Indomitor Kill Team (265 points) • 4x Kill Team Heavy Intercessors • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 2x Deathwatch heavy bolt rifle 2x Deathwatch heavy bolter • 3x Kill Team Heavy Intercessor with power fists • 3x Flamestorm gauntlets 3x Twin power fists • 3x Kill Team Heavy Intercessor with melta rifle • 3x Bolt pistol 3x Close combat weapon 2x Melta rifle 1x Multi-melta

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Thoughts

Speaking of Deathwatch, my "beloved" voting public have decided it's funny to make me write about a mirror match today, so here we are - Kill Team fights Kill Team while all the Xenos in the galaxy look on and laugh.

On a pure mirror with this map and mission, the game would strongly favour whoever went second. Both these builds will brutally punish the other if they try and take the initiative, and Hammer/Take and Hold doesn't really provide much in the way of angles to exploit. It's relatively easy for both sides to keep things screened, and whoever goes second is heavily incentivised to just sit on their expansion objective glaring threateningly over the other way. Whoever goes first is under a lot more pressure to try and find an angle, which is extremely rough here, with the big brain strategy mostly being to just prioritise removing activations from the enemy's list to see if that creates a Secondary gap.

That dynamic does get shaken up a little by one side having a fairly clear list advantage - the third Fortis team in Liam's build does a lot more in the mirror than the upgraded utility pieces and Speeder in Cameron's. One more Vengor launcher helps with sweeping up enemy activations, and three of them might be able to chip through a Fortis team in a way that two won't, and obviously that creates a compounding effect as the game goes on. That gives Liam a notable advantage - if he's on the first turn, he can aim to soften the enemy up a bit before trying to launch a decisive strike, while if he's going second then Cameron is under a lot of pressure to make riskier plays early on. It's not going to guarantee a win or anything, and this is also very much a game that either player could throw at a moment's notice by losing a Kill Team stupidly, but it's very much predictive of the result, and that dynamic did play out.

Result

Deathwatch (Black Spear Task Force) Victory - 90 - 70

Liam Steptoe - Deathwatch (Black Spear Task Force) - 1st Place

Deathwatch Captain by Craig "MasterSlowPoke" Sniffen

The List

Army List - Click to Expand
Kill Team Powerhouse (2000 points)

Space Marines Deathwatch Strike Force (2000 points) Black Spear Task Force

CHARACTERS

Captain in Gravis Armour (105 points) • Warlord • 1x Boltstorm gauntlet 1x Power fist 1x Relic blade • Enhancement: Thief of Secrets

Judiciar (95 points) • 1x Absolvor bolt pistol 1x Executioner relic blade • Enhancement: Beacon Angelis

Lieutenant with Combi-weapon (85 points) • 1x Combi-weapon 1x Paired combat blades

Watch Master (125 points) • 1x Vigil spear • Enhancement: The Tome of Ectoclades

BATTLELINE

Deathwatch Veterans (190 points) • 1x Watch Sergeant • 1x Combi-weapon 1x Xenophase blade • 9x Deathwatch Veterans • 4x Astartes shield 1x Black Shield blades 4x Deathwatch thunder hammer 4x Power weapon

Intercessor Squad (80 points) • 1x Intercessor Sergeant • 1x Astartes grenade launcher 1x Bolt pistol 1x Bolt rifle 1x Power fist • 4x Intercessor • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Bolt rifle 4x Close combat weapon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (90 points) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power fist • 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs • 4x Astartes chainsword 3x Heavy bolt pistol 1x Plasma pistol

Fortis Kill Team (180 points) • 1x Kill Team Sergeant • 1x Astartes grenade launcher 1x Bolt pistol 1x Deathwatch bolt rifle 1x Power fist • 3x Kill Team Intercessor • 1x Astartes grenade launcher 3x Bolt pistol 3x Close combat weapon 3x Deathwatch bolt rifle • 4x Kill Team Intercessor with plasma incinerator • 3x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 4x Plasma incinerator 1x Plasma pistol • 2x Kill Team Intercessor with superfrag rocket launcher • 2x Bolt pistol 2x Castellan launcher 2x Close combat weapon 1x Superkrak rocket launcher 1x Vengor launcher

Fortis Kill Team (180 points) • 1x Kill Team Sergeant • 1x Astartes grenade launcher 1x Bolt pistol 1x Deathwatch bolt rifle 1x Power fist • 3x Kill Team Intercessor • 1x Astartes grenade launcher 3x Bolt pistol 3x Close combat weapon 3x Deathwatch bolt rifle • 4x Kill Team Intercessor with plasma incinerator • 3x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 4x Plasma incinerator 1x Plasma pistol • 2x Kill Team Intercessor with superfrag rocket launcher • 2x Bolt pistol 2x Castellan launcher 2x Close combat weapon 1x Superkrak rocket launcher 1x Vengor launcher

Fortis Kill Team (180 points) • 1x Kill Team Sergeant • 1x Astartes grenade launcher 1x Bolt pistol 1x Deathwatch bolt rifle 1x Power fist • 3x Kill Team Intercessor • 1x Astartes grenade launcher 3x Bolt pistol 3x Close combat weapon 3x Deathwatch bolt rifle • 4x Kill Team Intercessor with plasma incinerator • 3x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 4x Plasma incinerator 1x Plasma pistol • 2x Kill Team Intercessor with superfrag rocket launcher • 2x Bolt pistol 2x Castellan launcher 2x Close combat weapon 1x Superkrak rocket launcher 1x Vengor launcher

Incursor Squad (80 points) • 1x Incursor Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Occulus bolt carbine 1x Paired combat blades • 4x Incursor • 4x Bolt pistol 1x Haywire Mine 4x Occulus bolt carbine 4x Paired combat blades

Incursor Squad (80 points) • 1x Incursor Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Occulus bolt carbine 1x Paired combat blades • 4x Incursor • 4x Bolt pistol 1x Haywire Mine 4x Occulus bolt carbine 4x Paired combat blades

Indomitor Kill Team (265 points) • 4x Kill Team Heavy Intercessors • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 2x Deathwatch heavy bolt rifle 2x Deathwatch heavy bolter • 3x Kill Team Heavy Intercessor with power fists • 3x Flamestorm gauntlets 3x Twin power fists • 3x Kill Team Heavy Intercessor with melta rifle • 3x Bolt pistol 3x Close combat weapon 2x Melta rifle 1x Multi-melta

Indomitor Kill Team (265 points) • 4x Kill Team Heavy Intercessors • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 2x Deathwatch heavy bolt rifle 2x Deathwatch heavy bolter • 3x Kill Team Heavy Intercessor with power fists • 3x Flamestorm gauntlets 3x Twin power fists • 3x Kill Team Heavy Intercessor with melta rifle • 3x Bolt pistol 3x Close combat weapon 2x Melta rifle 1x Multi-melta

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Archetype

Kill Team Deathwatch

Thoughts

The list name tells pretty much the full story here - this build goes in hard on the power of Kill Teams, and they provide it with the tools to sweep up most competition. Brutally powerful, very adaptable, and with plenty of bodies that need taking down, this is one of the nastiest options out there. Congratulations Liam.

Jonathan Summerfield - Chaos Space Marines (Renegade Raiders) - 2nd Place (Undefeated)

Credit: Keewa

The List

Army List - Click to Expand
Superbash (1995 points)

Chaos Space Marines Strike Force (2000 points) Renegade Raiders

CHARACTERS

Cypher (90 points) • 1x Cypher's bolt pistol 1x Cypher's plasma pistol

Fabius Bile (100 points) • 1x Fabius Bile • 1x Chirurgeon 1x Rod of Torment 1x Xyclos Needler • 1x Surgeon Acolyte • 1x Surgeon Acolyte's tools

Huron Blackheart (120 points) • Warlord • 1x Tyrant's Claw and exalted power weapon 1x Tyrant's Claw heavy flamer

Vashtorr the Arkifane (175 points) • 1x Vashtorr's claw 1x Vashtorr's hammer

BATTLELINE

Cultist Mob (50 points) • 1x Cultist Champion • 1x Autopistol 1x Brutal assault weapon • 9x Chaos Cultist • 9x Autopistol 9x Brutal assault weapon

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Chaos Rhino (75 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Combi-bolter 1x Combi-weapon 1x Havoc launcher

Chaos Rhino (75 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Combi-bolter 1x Combi-weapon 1x Havoc launcher

Chaos Rhino (75 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Combi-bolter 1x Combi-weapon 1x Havoc launcher

OTHER DATASHEETS

Chaos Bikers (70 points) • 1x Biker Champion • 1x Chaos Icon 1x Close combat weapon 1x Combi-bolter 1x Plasma pistol • 2x Chaos Biker • 2x Astartes chainsword 2x Close combat weapon 2x Combi-bolter 2x Plasma gun

Chaos Bikers (70 points) • 1x Biker Champion • 1x Chaos Icon 1x Close combat weapon 1x Combi-bolter 1x Power fist • 2x Chaos Biker • 2x Astartes chainsword 2x Close combat weapon 2x Combi-bolter 2x Meltagun

Chosen (250 points) • 1x Chosen Champion • 1x Boltgun 1x Chaos Icon 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power fist • 9x Chosen • 6x Accursed weapon 7x Bolt pistol 3x Boltgun 4x Combi-weapon 2x Paired accursed weapons 2x Plasma pistol 1x Power fist

Forgefiend (170 points) • 1x Armoured limbs 3x Ectoplasma cannon

Forgefiend (170 points) • 1x Armoured limbs 3x Ectoplasma cannon

Forgefiend (170 points) • 1x Armoured limbs 3x Ectoplasma cannon

Masters of the Maelstrom (115 points) • 1x Garreon the Corpsemaster • 1x Absolvor bolt pistol 1x Reductor array • 1x Garlon Souleater • 1x Force stave 1x Mind Wrench • 1x Katar Garrix • 1x Axe of Ending 1x Bolt pistol • 1x Captain Sargotta • 1x Laspistol 1x Power sabre • 1x The Enforcer • 1x Bionic gauntlet 1x Londaxi maimer

Red Corsairs Raiders (220 points) • 1x Red Corsairs Raider Champion • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Boltgun 1x Reaver's blade • 9x Red Corsairs Raider • 9x Bolt pistol 7x Boltgun 2x Meltagun 2x Power fist 7x Reaver's blade

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Archetype

Speedbump Chaos Space Marines

Thoughts

In undefeated second place we've got our first big Chaos Space Marine success of the week, with Jonathan unleashing an interesting toolbox Renegade Raiders setup. My take on this one is that the plan is to use the wall of Rhinos and 3W models with good OC and some defensive tricks to really lock down scoring early on, while Forgefiends neutralise any of the elite Infantry threats that foes might use to try and counterpunch that. If an opportunity presents itself, you can go for a big murder play with Ruinous Raid, if not you can just squeeze all the durability possible out of your various pieces and win on points (and from the scorelines, it looks like grindy games were definitely part of the plan in some cases). There's also a fair bit of tinkering you can do in exactly how the units get set up - Cypher and the Cultists can both start in a Rhino if you decide you want the Red Corsairs infiltrating or to build a doomstack that doesn't fit in a bus out of Huron and co, so you get a decent bit of adaptability (and it's good to see the Corsairs getting some real airtime). I like the very deliberate setup here, and it's cool to see a CSM build that isn't wholly reliant on Noise Marines do so well, congratulations Jonathan!

Cameron Giles - Deathwatch (Black Spear Task Force) - 3rd Place



Credit: TheChirurgeon

The List

Army List - Click to Expand
🎵 The Vengor Boys are coming 🎵 (1965 points)

Space Marines Deathwatch Strike Force (2000 points) Black Spear Task Force

CHARACTERS

Captain in Gravis Armour (105 points) • 1x Master-crafted heavy bolt rifle 1x Master-crafted power weapon • Enhancement: Thief of Secrets

Judiciar (95 points) • 1x Absolvor bolt pistol 1x Executioner relic blade • Enhancement: Beacon Angelis

Lieutenant with Combi-weapon (85 points) • 1x Combi-weapon 1x Paired combat blades

Watch Master (125 points) • Warlord • 1x Vigil spear • Enhancement: The Tome of Ectoclades

BATTLELINE

Deathwatch Veterans (190 points) • 1x Watch Sergeant • 1x Combi-weapon 1x Xenophase blade • 9x Deathwatch Veterans • 4x Astartes shield 1x Black Shield blades 4x Deathwatch thunder hammer 4x Power weapon

Intercessor Squad (80 points) • 1x Intercessor Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Bolt rifle 1x Power fist • 4x Intercessor • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Bolt rifle 4x Close combat weapon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Fortis Kill Team (180 points) • 1x Kill Team Sergeant • 1x Astartes grenade launcher 1x Bolt pistol 1x Deathwatch bolt rifle 1x Power fist • 3x Kill Team Intercessor • 1x Astartes grenade launcher 3x Bolt pistol 3x Close combat weapon 3x Deathwatch bolt rifle • 4x Kill Team Intercessor with plasma incinerator • 3x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 4x Plasma incinerator 1x Plasma pistol • 2x Kill Team Intercessor with superfrag rocket launcher • 2x Bolt pistol 2x Castellan launcher 2x Close combat weapon 1x Superkrak rocket launcher 1x Vengor launcher

Fortis Kill Team (180 points) • 1x Kill Team Sergeant • 1x Astartes grenade launcher 1x Bolt pistol 1x Deathwatch bolt rifle 1x Power fist • 3x Kill Team Intercessor • 1x Astartes grenade launcher 3x Bolt pistol 3x Close combat weapon 3x Deathwatch bolt rifle • 4x Kill Team Intercessor with plasma incinerator • 3x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 4x Plasma incinerator 1x Plasma pistol • 2x Kill Team Intercessor with superfrag rocket launcher • 2x Bolt pistol 2x Castellan launcher 2x Close combat weapon 1x Superkrak rocket launcher 1x Vengor launcher

Incursor Squad (80 points) • 1x Incursor Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Occulus bolt carbine 1x Paired combat blades • 4x Incursor • 4x Bolt pistol 1x Haywire Mine 4x Occulus bolt carbine 4x Paired combat blades

Incursor Squad (80 points) • 1x Incursor Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Occulus bolt carbine 1x Paired combat blades • 4x Incursor • 4x Bolt pistol 1x Haywire Mine 4x Occulus bolt carbine 4x Paired combat blades

Indomitor Kill Team (265 points) • 4x Kill Team Heavy Intercessors • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 2x Deathwatch heavy bolt rifle 2x Deathwatch heavy bolter • 3x Kill Team Heavy Intercessor with power fists • 3x Flamestorm gauntlets 3x Twin power fists • 3x Kill Team Heavy Intercessor with melta rifle • 3x Bolt pistol 3x Close combat weapon 2x Melta rifle 1x Multi-melta

Indomitor Kill Team (265 points) • 4x Kill Team Heavy Intercessors • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 2x Deathwatch heavy bolt rifle 2x Deathwatch heavy bolter • 3x Kill Team Heavy Intercessor with power fists • 3x Flamestorm gauntlets 3x Twin power fists • 3x Kill Team Heavy Intercessor with melta rifle • 3x Bolt pistol 3x Close combat weapon 2x Melta rifle 1x Multi-melta

Infiltrator Squad (100 points) • 1x Infiltrator Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Marksman bolt carbine • 4x Infiltrator • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Helix Gauntlet 1x Infiltrator Comms Array 4x Marksman bolt carbine

Storm Speeder Thunderstrike (135 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Stormfury missiles 1x Thunderstrike las-talon 1x Twin Icarus rocket pod

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Archetype

Kill Teams with a Thunderstrike

Thoughts

As covered in the Showdown - more Deathwatch, with one fewer Kill Team, but a Thunderstrike and an upgrade of a utility unit to Infiltrators instead. Certainly helps in some games, didn't in the final, but well done to Cameron on the ride up to that point.

Jake Dinner - Necrons (Starshatter Arsenal) - 4th Place

Doomsday Ark Doomsday Ark. Credit: Rockfish

The List

Army List - Click to Expand
I heard DDAs shoot good on Glasshammer??? (1995 points)

Necrons Strike Force (2000 points) Starshatter Arsenal

CHARACTERS

C'tan Shard of the Deceiver (295 points) • 1x Cosmic insanity 1x Golden fists

Hexmark Destroyer (85 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Enmitic disintegrator pistols • Enhancement: Demanding Leader

Nekrosor Ammentar (185 points) • 1x Blade tail and whip coils 1x Enmitic disintegrators 1x Nullstone Field Generator (Aura) 1x Unmaker Gauntlet

Psychomancer (80 points) • 1x Abyssal lance • Enhancement: Chrono-impedance Fields

The Silent King (400 points) • 1x Szarekh • Warlord • 1x Sceptre of Eternal Glory 1x Staff of Stars 1x Weapons of the Final Triarch • 2x Triarchal Menhir • 2x Annihilator beam 2x Armoured bulk

OTHER DATASHEETS

Doomsday Ark (200 points) • 1x Armoured bulk 1x Doomsday cannon 2x Gauss flayer array

Doomsday Ark (200 points) • 1x Armoured bulk 1x Doomsday cannon 2x Gauss flayer array

Doomsday Ark (200 points) • 1x Armoured bulk 1x Doomsday cannon 2x Gauss flayer array

Flayed Ones (60 points) • 5x Flayed One • 5x Flayer claws

Flayed Ones (60 points) • 5x Flayed One • 5x Flayer claws

Ophydian Destroyers (80 points) • 3x Ophydian Destroyer • 3x Ophydian hyperphase weapons 1x Plasmacyte

Tomb Blades (75 points) • 3x Tomb Blade • 3x Close combat weapon 3x Particle beamer 3x Shadowloom

Tomb Blades (75 points) • 3x Tomb Blade • 3x Close combat weapon 3x Particle beamer 3x Shadowloom

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Archetype

Doomsday Starshatter

Thoughts

A mere single C'tan here, accompanying the ever popular Silent King and Doomsday setup. The Deceiver helps squeeze lots of flexibility out of the Scout and Infiltrate pieces, allowing this build to lock in its Secondary scoring early on, and that generally forces the foes to confront the tanks at some point, which they may well not enjoy. Dropped a game to the winner in round four (Deathwatch can hit this way too hard thanks to it not really being able to hide the big stuff), but otherwise blasted all and sundry, well done Jake.

The Best of the Rest

There were 6 more players on 5-1 records. They were:
  • 5th - George McCoulough - Drukhari (Spectacle of Spite): Extra Reaver-tastic Spectacle with three full units (plus double big Hellion squads for more fast pressure)
  • 6th - Paddy Baron - Tyranids (Invasion Fleet): Primary domination fleet with two Norns, two big Termagant squads and double Tyrant Guard.
  • 7th - Chris Woods - Deathwatch (Black Spear Task Force): Triple Fortis, one Indomitor, one Talonstrike.
  • 8th - Matt Humphreys - Imperial Fists (Vanguard Spearhead): An unusual go-wide toolboxy Fist list with various mid-weight hulls and Infantry units, including Lysander with some Terminators, and one big Inceptor squad for a big hammer.
  • 9th - Robert Leaper - T'au Empire (Auxiliary Cadre): Riptides and Rampagers.
  • 10th - Mikey Rzasa - Adepta Sororitas (Hallowed Martyrs): All-rounde Martyrs with a mix of hulls and Infantry.

Battle On The Bayou

70-player, 6-round Grand Tournament in Duson, LA, United States on March 21 2026. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Julian “HIVE FLEET 504” Hingle - Tyranids (Invasion Fleet) - 1st Place

The Swarmlord. Credit: Rockfish The Swarmlord. Credit: Rockfish

The List

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Invasion (1995 Points)

Tyranids Invasion Fleet Strike Force (2,000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Hive Tyrant (220 Points) • 1x Monstrous bonesword and lash whip • 1x Monstrous scything talons • Enhancements: Adaptive Biology

Neurotyrant (125 Points) • 1x Neurotyrant claws and lashes • 1x Psychic scream • Enhancements: Synaptic Lynchpin

The Swarmlord (220 Points) • Warlord • 1x Bone sabres • 1x Synaptic pulse

BATTLELINE

Gargoyles (85 Points) • 10x Gargoyle ◦ 10x Blinding venom ◦ 10x Fleshborer

Hormagaunts (65 Points) • 10x Hormagaunt ◦ 10x Hormagaunt talons

Hormagaunts (65 Points) • 10x Hormagaunt ◦ 10x Hormagaunt talons

OTHER DATASHEETS

Biovores (50 Points) • 1x Chitin-barbed limbs • 1x Spore Mine launcher

Exocrine (140 Points) • 1x Bio-plasmic cannon • 1x Powerful limbs

Hive Guard (180 Points) • 6x Hive Guard ◦ 6x Chitinous claws and teeth ◦ 3x Impaler cannon ◦ 3x Shockcannon

Lictor (60 Points) • 1x Lictor claws and talons

Lictor (60 Points) • 1x Lictor claws and talons

Neurolictor (70 Points) • 1x Piercing claws and talons

Norn Emissary (260 Points) • 1x Monstrous rending claws • 1x Monstrous scything talons • 1x Psychic Tendril

Pyrovores (40 Points) • 1x Chitin-barbed limbs • 1x Flamespurt

Raveners (125 Points) • 5x Ravener ◦ 5x Ravener claws and talons

Tyrant Guard (160 Points) • 6x Tyrant Guard ◦ 6x Scything talons and rending claws

Venomthropes (70 Points) • 3x Venomthrope ◦ 3x Toxic lashes

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Archetype

Durable Invasion Fleet

Thoughts

Sometimes I do have to wonder if a unit in a list is there to confuse me, personally.

Don't laugh, at least one player has directly told me they have done this.

This is mostly a durability-skewed spin on Invasion Fleet, taking some extra crunch via Tyrant Guard (a solid option right now) and Venomtropes, plus a Norn to bully Primary and the Swarmlord to shut off Stratagems, all very valid stuff, but then my brain hits the half-and-half unit of Hive Guard and just sort of 404s, because I cannot really account for their purpose. I guess if I rotate the squad in my mind, was Julian's previous event ruined by exactly Krieg Combat engineers out of Tauroxes? I guess that Hive Guard squad could plausibly kill both of those at once? Maybe it's that? Write in, if you're reading, because I'm dying to know, and congratulations on the win!

Oscar Ruiz - Chaos Space Marines (Huron’s Marauders) - 2nd Place (5.5-0.5)

Credit: Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones

The List

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You are going to deal with this 16 model unit and you are going to like it (1995 points)

Chaos Space Marines Strike Force (2000 points) Huron's Marauders

CHARACTERS

Chaos Lord (110 points) • 1x Daemon hammer 1x Plasma pistol • Enhancement: Raid Leader

Cypher (90 points) • 1x Cypher's bolt pistol 1x Cypher's plasma pistol

Fabius Bile (100 points) • 1x Fabius Bile • 1x Chirurgeon 1x Rod of Torment 1x Xyclos Needler • 1x Surgeon Acolyte • 1x Surgeon Acolyte's tools

Huron Blackheart (120 points) • Warlord • 1x Tyrant's Claw and exalted power weapon 1x Tyrant's Claw heavy flamer

BATTLELINE

Cultist Mob (50 points) • 1x Cultist Champion • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Brutal assault weapon • 9x Chaos Cultist • 9x Autopistol 9x Brutal assault weapon

Legionaries (90 points) • 1x Aspiring Champion • 1x Chaos Icon 1x Close combat weapon 1x Heavy melee weapon 1x Plasma pistol • 4x Legionary • 2x Astartes chainsword 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Heavy melee weapon 1x Lascannon

Legionaries (90 points) • 1x Aspiring Champion • 1x Chaos Icon 1x Close combat weapon 1x Heavy melee weapon 1x Plasma pistol • 4x Legionary • 2x Astartes chainsword 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Heavy melee weapon 1x Lascannon

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Chaos Rhino (75 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 2x Combi-bolter 1x Havoc launcher

Chaos Rhino (75 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 2x Combi-bolter 1x Havoc launcher

OTHER DATASHEETS

Chaos Bikers (70 points) • 1x Biker Champion • 1x Chaos Icon 1x Close combat weapon 1x Combi-bolter 1x Power fist • 2x Chaos Biker • 2x Astartes chainsword 2x Close combat weapon 2x Combi-bolter 2x Meltagun

Chosen (250 points) • 1x Chosen Champion • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Boltgun 1x Chaos Icon 1x Power fist • 9x Chosen • 6x Accursed weapon 7x Bolt pistol 3x Boltgun 4x Combi-weapon 2x Paired accursed weapons 2x Plasma pistol 1x Power fist

Havocs (125 points) • 1x Havoc Champion • 1x Meltagun 1x Power fist • 4x Havoc • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Havoc lascannon

Havocs (125 points) • 1x Havoc Champion • 1x Meltagun 1x Power fist • 4x Havoc • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Havoc lascannon

Masters of the Maelstrom (115 points) • 1x Garreon the Corpsemaster • 1x Absolvor bolt pistol 1x Reductor array • 1x Garlon Souleater • 1x Force stave 1x Mind Wrench • 1x Katar Garrix • 1x Axe of Ending 1x Bolt pistol • 1x Captain Sargotta • 1x Laspistol 1x Power sabre • 1x The Enforcer • 1x Bionic gauntlet 1x Londaxi maimer

Raptors (110 points) • 1x Raptor Champion • 1x Heavy melee weapon 1x Plasma pistol • 4x Raptor • 4x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 2x Heavy melee weapon 1x Mutations 1x Plasma gun

Red Corsairs Raiders (110 points) • 1x Red Corsairs Raider Champion • 1x Boltgun 1x Hand flamer 1x Reaver's blade • 4x Red Corsairs Raider • 4x Bolt pistol 3x Boltgun 1x Meltagun 1x Power fist 3x Reaver's blade

ALLIED UNITS

Noise Marines (145 points) • 1x Disharmonist • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Sonic blaster • 5x Noise Marine • 2x Blastmaster 5x Close combat weapon 3x Sonic blaster

Noise Marines (145 points) • 1x Disharmonist • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Sonic blaster • 5x Noise Marine • 2x Blastmaster 5x Close combat weapon 3x Sonic blaster

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Archetype

Shooty Marauders

Thoughts

OK but what if I don't want to deal with a 16-model unit? Have you considered that I might not like it?

Our second CSM build of the day is on the Huron's Marauders plan, leaning in to the strong support that detachment provides for a healthy mix of shooting Infantry and a big Masters murderbrick. Chaos Space Marines have basically run this whole edition on a mixture of how nasty they can make the contents of a Rhino, and how brutal they can make Chosen, and this build does both extremely well, and is very powerful as a consequence. Havocs are an interesting addition to the supporting mix here too, really enjoying the ability to pull back into Strategic Reserves to ensure they can get additional lines, and operating fairly reliably with +1 to hit from the Detachment. Having both those and Noise Marines means you can set up shooting for whatever target is required, and you'll get plenty of time to rack up some value while the opponent frets about getting ripped to shreds by Chosen or Legionaries.

I think my only caveat with this build is that if Deathwatch are genuinely a threat people have to build for, all the same things that handle them work on this too, and this version doesn't have the full send angle that lists with a second big brick or some Accused Communes can do. I could be over-fretting about that though, as if you'd asked me to guess I'd say this list would get trumped by Deathwatch in a confrontation, but Oscar was able to hold them to a draw, and win all his other games with big scorelines, so there's clearly some serious strength to work with here, well done!

Joseph Sanchez - T'au Empire (Mont'ka) - 3rd Place

The Twin Lance. Credit: Rockfish The Twin Lance. Credit: Rockfish

The List

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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + FACTION KEYWORD: Xenos - T'au Empire + DETACHMENT: Mont'ka (Killing Blow) + TOTAL ARMY POINTS: 1980pts + + WARLORD: Char1: Commander Shadowsun + ENHANCEMENT: Strike Swiftly (on Char3: Cadre Fireblade) + NUMBER OF UNITS: 17 + SECONDARY: - Bring It Down: (6x2) + (1x4) + (1x6) - Assassination: 3 Characters +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

CHARACTER

Cadre Fireblade (75 pts) • 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Fireblade pulse rifle • 2x Gun Drone • Strike Swiftly (+25 pts)

Commander Shadowsun (100 pts) • 1x Battlesuit fists • 1x Flechette launcher • 2x High-energy fusion blaster • 1x Light missile pod • 1x Pulse pistol • Warlord

The Twin Lance (160 pts) • 1x Ri'Lantar • 1x Fusion eliminator • 1x Twin pulse blaster • 1x Shardstorm burst system • 1x XV pulse pistol • MV15 Gun Drone • 1x Twin pulse blaster • 1x Ri'Locai • 1x Ion scattercannon • 1x Twin pulse blaster • 1x Shardstorm burst system • 1x XV pulse pistol • MV15 Gun Drone • 1x Twin pulse blaster

BATTLELINE

Breacher Team (90 pts) • 1x Breacher Fire Warrior Shas'ui • 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Pulse blaster • 1x Pulse pistol • 1x Support turret • Guardian Drone, Shield Drone • 9x Breacher Fire Warriors • 9x Close combat weapon • 9x Pulse blaster • 9x Pulse pistol

OTHER DATASHEETS

Broadside Battlesuits (80 pts) • 1x Broadside Shas'vre • 1x Crushing bulk • 1x Heavy rail rifle • 1x Twin smart missile system • 2x Missile Drone, Weapon support system

Devilfish (85 pts) • 1x Accelerator burst cannon • 1x Armoured hull • 2x Seeker missile • 2x Smart missile system

Kroot Carnivores (65 pts) • 1x Long-quill • 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Kroot pistol • 1x Kroot carbine • 1x Kroot Carnivore • 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Tanglebomb launcher • 8x Kroot Carnivores • 8x Close combat weapon • 8x Kroot rifle

Pathfinder Team (90 pts) • 1x Pathfinder Shas'ui • 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Pulse carbine • 1x Pulse pistol • 1x Semi-automatic grenade launcher • Gun Drone, Shield Drone, Grav-inhibitor drone • 9x Pathfinders • 9x Close combat weapon • 6x Pulse carbine • 9x Pulse pistol • 3x Ion rifle

Pathfinder Team (90 pts) • 1x Pathfinder Shas'ui • 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Pulse carbine • 1x Pulse pistol • 1x Semi-automatic grenade launcher • 1x Drone burst cannon • Gun Drone, Shield Drone, Recon drone • 1x Drone burst cannon • 9x Pathfinders • 9x Close combat weapon • 6x Pulse carbine • 9x Pulse pistol • 3x Ion rifle

Piranhas (60 pts) • 1x Piranhas • 1x Armoured hull • 2x Twin pulse carbine • 1x Piranha fusion blaster • 2x Seeker missile

Piranhas (60 pts) • 1x Piranhas • 1x Armoured hull • 2x Twin pulse carbine • 1x Piranha fusion blaster • 2x Seeker missile

Riptide Battlesuit (200 pts) • 1x Riptide fists • 1x Ion accelerator • 2x Missile pod • 1x Twin fusion blaster

Riptide Battlesuit (200 pts) • 1x Riptide fists • 1x Ion accelerator • 2x Missile pod • 1x Twin fusion blaster

Stealth Battlesuits (100 pts) • 1x Stealth Shas'vre • 1x Battlesuit fists • 1x Pulse pistol • 1x Fusion blaster • Homing beacon, Gun Drone, Marker Drone • 4x Stealth Shas'ui • 4x Battlesuit fists • 3x Burst cannon • 1x Fusion blaster

Stealth Battlesuits (100 pts) • 1x Stealth Shas'vre • 1x Battlesuit fists • 1x Pulse pistol • 1x Fusion blaster • Homing beacon, Gun Drone, Marker Drone • 4x Stealth Shas'ui • 4x Battlesuit fists • 3x Burst cannon • 1x Fusion blaster

Stormsurge (360 pts) • 1x Cluster rocket system • 1x Destroyer missiles • 1x Thunderous footfalls • 2x Twin smart missile system • 1x Pulse blast cannon • 1x Twin airbursting fragmentation projector

Vespid Stingwings (65 pts) • 1x Vespid Strain Leader • 1x Neutron blaster • 1x Stingwing claws • 4x Vespid Stingwings • 4x Neutron blaster • 4x Stingwing claws

Archetype

Stormsurge Mont'ka

Thoughts

Stormsurge Mont'ka was low-key terrifying before T'au had the Twin Lance to work with, and the horrors only intensify with them in play. This list can hit you like a truck at high speeds, has decent backbone thanks to the durability of Riptides and the Surge, and now has the Twin Nightmare to zip around causing problems on purpose. T'au are fully on the warpath this week, only a hair behind Necrons on win rate, and the sheer overwhelming force they can muster should serve them well. They also have an enduringly solid matchup into power armour, so a rise in Chaos Space Marines could be good news for them. Well done Joseph.

Zach Pandelides - Blood Angels (Rage-cursed Onslaught) - 4th Place

Death Company Marines with Jump Packs. Credit: Rockfish Death Company Marines with Jump Packs. Credit: Rockfish

The List

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Rage (1980 Points)

Space Marines Blood Angels Rage-cursed Onslaught Strike Force (2,000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Captain with Jump Pack (75 Points) • 1x Plasma pistol • 1x Power fist

Captain with Jump Pack (75 Points) • 1x Plasma pistol • 1x Power fist

Chaplain with Jump Pack (75 Points) • 1x Crozius arcanum • 1x Inferno pistol

Chaplain with Jump Pack (75 Points) • 1x Crozius arcanum • 1x Inferno pistol

Commander Dante (120 Points) • Warlord • 1x Perdition Pistol • 1x The Axe Mortalis

Lemartes (100 Points) • 1x Absolvor bolt pistol • 1x The Blood Crozius

Lieutenant with Combi-weapon (85 Points) • 1x Combi-weapon • 1x Paired combat blades

OTHER DATASHEETS

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (90 Points) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack ◦ 1x Plasma pistol ◦ 1x Power fist • 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs ◦ 4x Astartes chainsword ◦ 3x Heavy bolt pistol ◦ 1x Plasma pistol

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (90 Points) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack ◦ 1x Plasma pistol ◦ 1x Power fist • 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs ◦ 4x Astartes chainsword ◦ 3x Heavy bolt pistol ◦ 1x Plasma pistol

Death Company Marines with Jump Packs (230 Points) • 10x Death Company Marine with Jump Packs ◦ 5x Astartes chainsword ◦ 2x Eviscerator ◦ 6x Heavy bolt pistol ◦ 2x Inferno pistol ◦ 2x Plasma pistol ◦ 3x Power fist

Death Company Marines with Jump Packs (120 Points) • 5x Death Company Marine with Jump Packs ◦ 2x Astartes chainsword ◦ 1x Eviscerator ◦ 3x Heavy bolt pistol ◦ 1x Inferno pistol ◦ 1x Plasma pistol ◦ 2x Power fist

Death Company Marines with Jump Packs (230 Points) • 10x Death Company Marine with Jump Packs ◦ 5x Astartes chainsword ◦ 2x Eviscerator ◦ 6x Heavy bolt pistol ◦ 2x Inferno pistol ◦ 2x Plasma pistol ◦ 3x Power fist

Infiltrator Squad (100 Points) • 1x Infiltrator Sergeant ◦ 1x Bolt pistol ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Marksman bolt carbine • 4x Infiltrator ◦ 4x Bolt pistol ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Helix Gauntlet ◦ 1x Infiltrator Comms Array ◦ 4x Marksman bolt carbine

Sanguinary Guard (125 Points) • 3x Sanguinary Guard ◦ 2x Angelus boltgun ◦ 3x Encarmine spear ◦ 1x Inferno pistol ◦ 1x Sanguinary Banner

Sanguinary Guard (125 Points) • 3x Sanguinary Guard ◦ 2x Angelus boltgun ◦ 3x Encarmine spear ◦ 1x Inferno pistol ◦ 1x Sanguinary Banner

Sanguinary Guard (125 Points) • 3x Sanguinary Guard ◦ 2x Angelus boltgun ◦ 3x Encarmine spear ◦ 1x Inferno pistol ◦ 1x Sanguinary Banner

Scout Squad (70 Points) • 1x Scout Sergeant ◦ 1x Astartes chainsword ◦ 1x Bolt pistol ◦ 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Scout ◦ 4x Bolt pistol ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Combat knife

Scout Squad (70 Points) • 1x Scout Sergeant ◦ 1x Astartes chainsword ◦ 1x Bolt pistol ◦ 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Scout ◦ 4x Bolt pistol ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Combat knife

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Archetype

Full Send Rage-Cursed

Thoughts

The chance of slightly fewer C'tan in the wild is good news for the Blood Angels, opening up the option to do what they've always wanted and full send. I think that's their niche right now - other armies do combined arms strategies better, so if you're going to run this list, all-in is probably the plan. This list has a decent sliding scale of threats it can push out with too, letting it conserve its resources in early turns if required. The sons of Sanguinius are still having a fairly rough time of it on the win rates, but maybe there's hope for a little bit of a resurgence from this kind of build. Well done Zach.

The Best of the Rest

There were 2 more players on 5-1 records. They were:
  • 5th - Kris Busby - T'au Empire (Mont'ka): Triptide, two Breacherfish, and the Twin Lance.
  • 6th - Clint Hoffman - Adeptus Custodes (Talons of the Emperor): Custodian/Land Raider spam.

Sydney GT: Autumn

55-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Padstow, NSW, AU on March 20 2026. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Joe Loke -  Ultramarines (Blade of Ultramar) - 1st Place

Ultramarines Cato Sicarius. Credit: SRM

The List

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2k casual list (2000 Points)

Space Marines Ultramarines Blade of Ultramar Strike Force (2,000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Cato Sicarius (95 Points) • 1x Artisan plasma pistol • 1x Talassarian tempest blade

Lieutenant with Combi-weapon (85 Points) • 1x Combi-weapon • 1x Paired combat blades

Marneus Calgar in Armour of Antilochus (140 Points) • 1x Gauntlets of Ultramar

Roboute Guilliman (340 Points) • Warlord • 1x Emperor's Sword • 1x Hand of Dominion

BATTLELINE

Intercessor Squad (80 Points) • 1x Intercessor Sergeant ◦ 1x Bolt pistol ◦ 1x Bolt rifle ◦ 1x Power fist • 4x Intercessor ◦ 1x Astartes grenade launcher ◦ 4x Bolt pistol ◦ 4x Bolt rifle ◦ 4x Close combat weapon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Repulsor Executioner (230 Points) • 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

Repulsor Executioner (230 Points) • 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

Scout Squad (70 Points) • 1x Scout Sergeant ◦ 1x Astartes chainsword ◦ 1x Bolt pistol ◦ 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Scout ◦ 2x Astartes shotgun ◦ 4x Bolt pistol ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Missile launcher ◦ 1x Scout sniper rifle

Victrix Honour Guard (220 Points) • 1x Chapter Ancient ◦ 1x Banner of Macragge ◦ 1x Master-crafted power weapon • 1x Chapter Champion ◦ 1x Blades of honour • 4x Victrix Honour Guard ◦ 4x Master-crafted bolt carbine ◦ 4x Master-crafted power weapon

Victrix Honour Guard (220 Points) • 6x Victrix Honour Guard ◦ 6x Master-crafted bolt carbine ◦ 6x Master-crafted power weapon

Vindicator (185 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Demolisher cannon • 1x Hunter-killer missile • 1x Storm bolter

Wardens of Ultramar (105 Points) • 1x Ancient Gadriel ◦ 1x Bolt rifle ◦ 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Veteran Sergeant Metaurus ◦ 1x Heavy bolt pistol ◦ 1x Master-crafted power weapon ◦ 1x Storm Shield • 1x Gaius Silva ◦ 1x Archeotech laspistol ◦ 1x Power weapon ◦ 1x Refractor Field • 1x Aemelia Minervas ◦ 1x Archeotech laspistol ◦ 1x Power weapon • 1x Dainal Komelius ◦ 1x Astropathic Blast ◦ 1x Force stave • 1x Lucia Vestha ◦ 1x Archeotech laspistol ◦ 1x Close combat weapon

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Archetype

Double Victrix Hulltramarines

Thoughts

This is still good, in case you were worried. I know you were really fretting about that. There's a truly eye-watering amount of power packed into this army, and in terms of raw ability to flatten anything, you still can't really go wrong. Congratulations Joe.

Brodie Middleton - Ultramarines (Blade of Ultramar) - 2nd Place (Undefeated)

Ultramarines Terminator Assault Squad with Thunder Hammers and Storm Shields. Credit: SRM

The List

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Ultra Blades double melee (1995 Points)

Space Marines Ultramarines Blade of Ultramar Strike Force (2,000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Lieutenant with Combi-weapon (85 Points) • 1x Combi-weapon • 1x Paired combat blades

Marneus Calgar in Armour of Antilochus (140 Points) • Warlord • 1x Gauntlets of Ultramar

Uriel Ventris (95 Points) • 1x Bolt Pistol • 1x Invictus • 1x Sword of Idaeus

BATTLELINE

Intercessor Squad (80 Points) • 1x Intercessor Sergeant ◦ 1x Bolt pistol ◦ 1x Bolt rifle ◦ 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Intercessor ◦ 4x Bolt pistol ◦ 4x Bolt rifle ◦ 4x Close combat weapon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Ballistus Dreadnought (150 Points) • 1x Armoured feet • 1x Ballistus lascannon • 1x Ballistus missile launcher • 1x Twin storm bolter

Ballistus Dreadnought (150 Points) • 1x Armoured feet • 1x Ballistus lascannon • 1x Ballistus missile launcher • 1x Twin storm bolter

Incursor Squad (80 Points) • 1x Incursor Sergeant ◦ 1x Bolt pistol ◦ 1x Occulus bolt carbine ◦ 1x Paired combat blades • 4x Incursor ◦ 4x Bolt pistol ◦ 4x Occulus bolt carbine ◦ 4x Paired combat blades

Repulsor Executioner (230 Points) • 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

Repulsor Executioner (230 Points) • 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

Scout Squad (70 Points) • 1x Scout Sergeant ◦ 1x Bolt pistol ◦ 1x Boltgun ◦ 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Scout ◦ 4x Bolt pistol ◦ 4x Boltgun ◦ 4x Close combat weapon

Terminator Assault Squad (360 Points) • 1x Assault Terminator Sergeant ◦ 1x Storm Shield ◦ 1x Thunder hammer • 9x Assault Terminator ◦ 9x Storm Shield ◦ 9x Thunder hammer

Victrix Honour Guard (220 Points) • 1x Chapter Ancient ◦ 1x Banner of Macragge ◦ 1x Master-crafted power weapon • 1x Chapter Champion ◦ 1x Blades of honour • 4x Victrix Honour Guard ◦ 4x Master-crafted bolt carbine ◦ 4x Master-crafted power weapon

Wardens of Ultramar (105 Points) • 1x Ancient Gadriel ◦ 1x Bolt rifle ◦ 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Veteran Sergeant Metaurus ◦ 1x Heavy bolt pistol ◦ 1x Master-crafted power weapon ◦ 1x Storm Shield • 1x Gaius Silva ◦ 1x Archeotech laspistol ◦ 1x Power weapon ◦ 1x Refractor Field • 1x Aemelia Minervas ◦ 1x Archeotech laspistol ◦ 1x Power weapon • 1x Dainal Komelius ◦ 1x Astropathic Blast ◦ 1x Force stave • 1x Lucia Vestha ◦ 1x Archeotech laspistol ◦ 1x Close combat weapon

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Archetype

Terminator Hulltramarines

Thoughts

It's a Macragge double in the undefeated slots here, but Brodie's build at least has some new tech in it. New Calgar can join Terminators, and 4W Terminators are pretty great at shutting out some powerful metagame pieces, so a big brick of them is ideal for putting a ceramite boot on the enemy's neck, especially with Ventris' aura following up. Great way to punish foes building for exactly Victrix Guard, and potentially nice as an escalating trump card against the big blocks in all the new CSM builds. Congratulations Brodie.

The Best of the Rest

There were 7 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 3rd - Nathan Princi - Chaos Space Marines (Huron’s Marauders): High-pressure Huron with Accursed Communes, big Chosen units and one Possessed brick, plus Nemesis Claw as a precision shutdown tool.
  • 4th - Jawad Salah - Astra Militarum (Recon Element): Big Cadian and Rough Rider squads to provide a bit of threat supported by lots of small Krieg Infantry and Engineer units.
  • 5th - Thomas Clark - Ultramaines (Blade of Ultramar): Extra Herohammer-y Hulltramarines with the full Guilliman/Sicarius/Calgar trio and double RepEx.
  • 6th - Ewart Searle - Space Wolves (Saga of the Great Wolf): Aggro herohammer Wolves.
  • 7th - Dale Mann - Thousand Sons (Grand Coven): Magnus Grand Coven with a big Scarab unit.
  • 8th - Pui Hin HO - Chaos Daemons (Scintillating Legion): Three birds and Be'lakor, with extra Blue Horrors to control the board.
  • 9th - Daniel Smith - Adepta Sororitas (Army of Faith): A new spin on Army of Faith built around running Dialogus with Insidiants and/or Retributors to squeeze out maximum damage with Miracle dice.

Phoenix 40K Spring GT 2026

53-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Nottingham, England, United Kingdom on March 21 2026. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

David Treadgold - Necrons (Starshatter Arsenal) - 1st Place

The Silent King The Silent King. Credit: Pendulin

The List

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list rewrite 999 (2000 points)

Necrons Strike Force (2000 points) Starshatter Arsenal

CHARACTERS

C'tan Shard of the Deceiver (295 points) • 1x Cosmic insanity 1x Golden fists

Nekrosor Ammentar (185 points) • 1x Blade tail and whip coils 1x Enmitic disintegrators 1x Nullstone Field Generator (Aura) 1x Unmaker Gauntlet

Psychomancer (80 points) • 1x Abyssal lance • Enhancement: Chrono-impedance Fields

Skorpekh Lord (90 points) • 1x Enmitic annihilator 1x Flensing claw 1x Hyperphase harvester

The Silent King (400 points) • 1x Szarekh • Warlord • 1x Sceptre of Eternal Glory 1x Staff of Stars 1x Weapons of the Final Triarch • 2x Triarchal Menhir • 2x Annihilator beam 2x Armoured bulk

OTHER DATASHEETS

Deathmarks (60 points) • 5x Deathmark • 5x Close combat weapon 5x Synaptic disintegrator

Doomsday Ark (200 points) • 1x Armoured bulk 1x Doomsday cannon 2x Gauss flayer array

Doomsday Ark (200 points) • 1x Armoured bulk 1x Doomsday cannon 2x Gauss flayer array

Doomsday Ark (200 points) • 1x Armoured bulk 1x Doomsday cannon 2x Gauss flayer array

Flayed Ones (60 points) • 5x Flayed One • 5x Flayer claws

Flayed Ones (60 points) • 5x Flayed One • 5x Flayer claws

Ophydian Destroyers (80 points) • 3x Ophydian Destroyer • 3x Ophydian hyperphase weapons 1x Plasmacyte

Triarch Praetorians (90 points) • 5x Triarch Praetorian • 5x Rod of covenant

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Archetype

Doomsday Starshatter

Thoughts

OK cool, I legitimately couldn't remember if I'd seen one instance of this build or two as I went through doing my initial pass last night. Apparently it was two. Triple Doomsdays with re-rolls - very good. Slightly surprised not to see Demanding Leader snuck in somewhere given the ascending Chaos pressure threat, but maybe that'll slot in over the next few weeks. Mostly this just raises the depressing prospect that I'm going to have to seriously think about painting the Silent King and some Doomsdays again, my C'tan base reprieve is clearly over. Congratulations David.

The Best of the Rest

There were 7 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 2nd (4.5-0.5) - Paolo Santarelli - Chaos Knights (Houndpack Lance): You can't keep Whoops All War Dogs down.
  • 3rd - Kylo TURLEY - Adeptus Custodes (Talons of the Emperor): Custodian/Land Raider spam.
  • 4th - Matt Duncombe - Aeldari (Seer Council): Storm Guardian/Conclave flamer doom stacks, lots of Hawks to score, War Walkers to tee up extra AP, and a Troupe/Master/Starweaver unit as a little role player.
  • 5th - George Miller - Dark Angels (Gladius Task Force): Lion with triple Deathwing and two Vindicators, plus Sternguard for Azrael to run round with.
  • 6th - Josh Kneale - Necrons (Awakened Dynasty): Ultra herohammer with triple C'tan, triple Skorpekh, and all the other usual suspects.
  • 7th - DJ Inglis - Adepta Sororitas (Hallowed Martyrs): Martyrs Sacresant shieldwall.
  • 8th - Callum Bromley - Space Wolves (Saga of the Great Wolf): Elite melee with a couple of Gladiator Lancers behind it.

March for Macragge

30-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Coeur d'Alene, ID, US on March 21 2026. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Wyatt Hammond - Chaos Space Marines (Renegade Raiders) - 1st Place

Venomcrawler. Credit: Rockfish Venomcrawler. Credit: Rockfish

The List

Army List - Click to Expand
F (2000 Points)

Chaos Space Marines Renegade Raiders Strike Force (2,000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Cypher (90 Points) • Warlord • 1x Cypher's bolt pistol • 1x Cypher's plasma pistol

Lord Discordant on Helstalker (180 Points) • 1x Baleflamer • 1x Bladed limbs • 1x Bolt Pistol • 1x Impaler chainglaive • 1x Magma cutter • Enhancements: Tyrant's Lash

Lord Discordant on Helstalker (175 Points) • 1x Baleflamer • 1x Bladed limbs • 1x Bolt Pistol • 1x Impaler chainglaive • 1x Magma cutter • Enhancements: Dread Reaver

Vashtorr the Arkifane (175 Points) • 1x Vashtorr's claw • 1x Vashtorr's hammer

BATTLELINE

Cultist Mob (50 Points) • 1x Cultist Champion ◦ 1x Autopistol ◦ 1x Brutal assault weapon • 9x Chaos Cultist ◦ 9x Autopistol ◦ 9x Brutal assault weapon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Chaos Bikers (70 Points) • 1x Biker Champion ◦ 1x Chaos Icon ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Combi-bolter ◦ 1x Power fist • 2x Chaos Biker ◦ 2x Astartes chainsword ◦ 2x Close combat weapon ◦ 2x Combi-bolter ◦ 2x Meltagun

Chaos Bikers (70 Points) • 1x Biker Champion ◦ 1x Chaos Icon ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Combi-bolter ◦ 1x Power fist • 2x Chaos Biker ◦ 2x Astartes chainsword ◦ 2x Close combat weapon ◦ 2x Combi-bolter ◦ 2x Meltagun

Chaos Vindicator (185 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Combi-weapon • 1x Demolisher cannon • 1x Havoc launcher

Chaos Vindicator (185 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Combi-weapon • 1x Demolisher cannon • 1x Havoc launcher

Forgefiend (170 Points) • 1x Armoured limbs • 2x Ectoplasma cannon • 1x Ectoplasma cannon

Forgefiend (170 Points) • 1x Armoured limbs • 2x Ectoplasma cannon • 1x Ectoplasma cannon

Red Corsairs Raiders (110 Points) • 1x Red Corsairs Raider Champion ◦ 1x Bolt pistol ◦ 1x Boltgun ◦ 1x Reaver's blade • 4x Red Corsairs Raider ◦ 4x Bolt pistol ◦ 4x Boltgun ◦ 1x Power fist ◦ 3x Reaver's blade

Venomcrawler (110 Points) • 2x Excruciator cannon • 1x Soulflayer tendrils and claws

Venomcrawler (110 Points) • 2x Excruciator cannon • 1x Soulflayer tendrils and claws

Venomcrawler (110 Points) • 2x Excruciator cannon • 1x Soulflayer tendrils and claws

ALLIED UNITS

Nurglings (40 Points) • 3x Nurgling Swarm ◦ 3x Diseased claws and teeth

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Archetype

Go-wide Raider Hulls

Thoughts

Another CSM list up next, but delightfully different from the previous examples. Here we see Chaos leaning into the solid variety of hulls they can field, and how those mostly babysit themselves between Dark Pacts and extra AP from Raiders. The peril for this build previously would have been running into triple C'tan, at which point you're really leaning on the Vindicators to spike one or they'll go through you like skittles, but with lowered risk of that you can have much more fun with this stuff, as it can saturate the anti-hull output of many builds, and get right up in the face of others between Vashtorr and double Disco. A real starring role for some old classics here, great job Wyatt.

The Best of the Rest

There were 5 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 2nd - Badger McConnel - Necrons (Starshatter Arsenal): Double C'tan, triple Doomsday and the Silent King.
  • 3rd - Jeremy Nakano - Salamanders (Forgefather's Seekers): Vulkan to set up Infernus and flamer VanVet fun, Adrax with some Bladeguard, and Land Raiders/Vindicators for heavier shooting.
  • 4th - Deena Addams - Adeptus Custodes (Talons of the Emperor): Land Raiders and slightly fewer Custodians, taking one Bike unit and some extra Sisters instead.
  • 5th - Bryce Hobson - Chaos Daemons (Daemonic Incursion): Nurgle and Khorne monster mash.
  • 6th - Trent Bultsma - Chaos Knights (Infernal Lance): Double gatling Despoiler and lots of Dogs/some Daemons.

Kelpie Crusade GT 2026

28-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Scotland, GB on March 21 2026. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Ryan Kerr - T'au Empire (Mont'ka) - 1st Place

Shadowsun. Credit: Rockfish Shadowsun. Credit: Rockfish

The List

Army List - Click to Expand
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Player Name: Rybo Factions Used: Tau Army Points: 2000 Army Enhancements (list on which model): Strike swiftly (Kroot flesh shaper) Detachment Rule: montka ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Months (2000 Points)

T'au Empire Mont'ka Strike Force (2,000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Commander Shadowsun (100 Points) • Warlord • 1x Advanced Guardian Drone • 1x Battlesuit fists • 1x Command-link Drone (Aura) • 1x Flechette launcher • 2x High-energy fusion blaster • 1x Light missile pod • 1x Pulse pistol

Kroot Flesh Shaper (70 Points) • 1x Kroot scattergun • 1x Twin ritualistic blades • Enhancements: Strike Swiftly

Twin Lance - 160 - Not in app yet so had to manually add

OTHER DATASHEETS

Crisis Starscythe Battlesuits (110 Points) • 1x Crisis Starscythe Shas'vre ◦ 1x Battlesuit fists ◦ 1x Burst cannon ◦ 1x T'au flamer • 2x Crisis Starscythe Shas'ui ◦ 2x Battlesuit fists ◦ 2x Burst cannon ◦ 2x T'au flamer

Kroot Carnivores (65 Points) • 1x Long-quill ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Kroot pistol ◦ 1x Kroot rifle • 9x Kroot Carnivore ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 9x Kroot rifle

Kroot Carnivores (65 Points) • 1x Long-quill ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Kroot pistol ◦ 1x Kroot rifle • 9x Kroot Carnivore ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 9x Kroot rifle

Pathfinder Team (90 Points) • 1x Pathfinder Shas'ui ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Pulse carbine ◦ 1x Pulse pistol ◦ 1x Recon Drone • 9x Pathfinder ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 3x Ion rifle ◦ 6x Pulse carbine ◦ 9x Pulse pistol

Piranhas (60 Points) • 1x Armoured hull • 1x Piranha fusion blaster • 2x Seeker missile • 2x Twin pulse carbine

Piranhas (60 Points) • 1x Armoured hull • 1x Piranha fusion blaster • 2x Seeker missile • 2x Twin pulse carbine

Piranhas (60 Points) • 1x Armoured hull • 1x Piranha fusion blaster • 2x Seeker missile • 2x Twin pulse carbine

Riptide Battlesuit (200 Points) • 1x Ion accelerator • 2x Missile Drone • 1x Riptide fists • 1x Twin smart missile system

Riptide Battlesuit (200 Points) • 1x Ion accelerator • 2x Missile Drone • 1x Riptide fists • 1x Twin smart missile system

Riptide Battlesuit (200 Points) • 1x Ion accelerator • 2x Missile Drone • 1x Riptide fists • 1x Twin smart missile system

Stealth Battlesuits (100 Points) • 1x Stealth Shas'vre ◦ 1x Battlesuit fists ◦ 1x Fusion blaster ◦ 1x Gun Drone ◦ 1x Marker Drone ◦ 1x Pulse pistol • 4x Stealth Shas'ui ◦ 4x Battlesuit fists ◦ 3x Burst cannon ◦ 1x Fusion blaster ◦ 1x Homing Beacon

Stealth Battlesuits (100 Points) • 1x Stealth Shas'vre ◦ 1x Battlesuit fists ◦ 1x Fusion blaster ◦ 1x Gun Drone ◦ 1x Marker Drone ◦ 1x Pulse pistol • 4x Stealth Shas'ui ◦ 4x Battlesuit fists ◦ 3x Burst cannon ◦ 1x Fusion blaster ◦ 1x Homing Beacon

Stormsurge (360 Points) • 1x Cluster rocket system • 1x Destroyer missiles • 1x Pulse blast cannon • 1x Thunderous footfalls • 1x Twin airbursting fragmentation projector • 2x Twin smart missile system

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Archetype

Stormsurge Mont'ka

Thoughts

OK I apparently wasn't seeing double on this one either. Somehow this version squeezes in the full three Riptides also, so that's fun. I look forward to being blown clean off the table by this at least once in the next few months. Congratulations Ryan.

The Best of the Rest

There were 4 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 2nd - Gordon Snedden - Chaos Space Marines (Renegade Raiders): Mobile shooting with lots of Noise Marines and Destructors, plus a bit of brawling melee from small squads of Chosen, Legionaries and the Masters.
  • 3rd - Ryan Cook - Astra Militarum (Grizzled Company): Scion-heavy Grizzled.
  • 4th - John Paul Marney - Chaos Daemons (Scintillating Legion): Quad birds and Be'lakor.
  • 5th - Conar Leach - Chaos Knights (Infernal Lance): Double gatling Despoiler with Daemons and Dogs.

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