Welcome to Competitive Innovations, our weekly feature for a number of game lines across the tabletop wargame space. Each week our experts canvass the top tournaments and grand opens for their game of specialty and bring you what teams are hot, what teams are not, who’s rising, who’s falling, and what might be coming next as the meta evolves year-round.

Sound the alarm and turn the ship around because James Grover has failed to show up for his watch and has gone missing this week. He is presumably lost to the deep while on a sojourn to find himself on the high seas, attempting to commune with his ancestors on the raging main - press-ganging unsuspecting merchants and belting out a grog-soaked rendition of Rule, Brittania! in honor of king and country. In his absence, the less tactful, more aggro Goonhammer-James has taken the helm and you better brace for impact because we’re piloting this column right for the rocky shallows that is 10^th edition competitive army building and list analysis where like Lord Neptune I will hold court and sit in judgement.

Hanseatic Alliance Open 2024

179-player, 8-round Supermajor in Oldenburg, NDS, Deutschland on October 04 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

The Showdown

Matchup & Mission - Unknown At Time of Writing

Tim Schneider - Leagues of Votann (Oathband)

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8. Nd5#

Battle Size: 2. Strike Force (2000 Point limit)

Detachment Choice: Oathband

+ Character [165pts] +

Brôkhyr Iron-master [85pts]: Appraising Glare [20pts]

Einhyr Champion [80pts]: Darkstar axe, Grim Demeanour [20pts], Warlord, Weavefield crest

+ Battleline [200pts] +

Hearthkyn Warriors [100pts]: Comms array, Medipack, Pan spectral scanner 7x Hearthkyn Warrior: 7x Autoch-pattern bolt pistol, 7x Autoch-pattern bolter, 7x Close combat weapon Hearthkyn Warrior w/ heavy weapon: HYLas rotary cannon* Hearthkyn Warrior w/ heavy weapon: HYLas auto rifle* Theyn: Etacarn plasma pistol, Kin melee weapon

Hearthkyn Warriors [100pts]: Comms array, Medipack, Pan spectral scanner 7x Hearthkyn Warrior: 7x Autoch-pattern bolt pistol, 7x Autoch-pattern bolter, 7x Close combat weapon Hearthkyn Warrior w/ heavy weapon: HYLas rotary cannon* Hearthkyn Warrior w/ heavy weapon: HYLas auto rifle* Theyn: Etacarn plasma pistol, Kin melee weapon

+ Infantry [480pts] +

Cthonian Beserks [200pts] 8x Beserk: 8x Concussion maul 2x Beserk w/ mole grenade launcher: 2x Concussion maul, 2x Mole grenade launcher

Cthonian Beserks [200pts] 8x Beserk: 8x Concussion maul 2x Beserk w/ mole grenade launcher: 2x Concussion maul, 2x Mole grenade launcher

Hernkyn Yaegirs [80pts]: Hernkyn Yaegir w/ APM launcher, Hernkyn Yaegir w/ magna-coil rifle 8x Hernkyn Yaegir: 8x Bolt revolver and plasma knife, 8x Close combat weapon

+ Mounted [360pts] +

Hernkyn Pioneers [180pts] Hernkyn Pioneer Hernkyn Pioneer w/ comms array 2x Hernkyn Pioneer w/ HYLas rotary cannon: 2x Bolt revolver, 2x Bolt shotgun, 2x HYLas rotary cannon, 2x Magna-coil autocannon, 2x Plasma knife Hernkyn Pioneer w/ pan-spectral scanner Hernkyn Pioneer w/ searchlight

Hernkyn Pioneers [180pts] Hernkyn Pioneer Hernkyn Pioneer w/ comms array 2x Hernkyn Pioneer w/ HYLas rotary cannon: 2x Bolt revolver, 2x Bolt shotgun, 2x HYLas rotary cannon, 2x Magna-coil autocannon, 2x Plasma knife Hernkyn Pioneer w/ pan-spectral scanner Hernkyn Pioneer w/ searchlight

+ Vehicle [450pts] +

Hekaton Land Fortress [225pts]: Pan spectral scanner, SP heavy conversion beamer, 2x Twin bolt cannon

Hekaton Land Fortress [225pts]: Pan spectral scanner, SP heavy conversion beamer, 2x Twin bolt cannon

+ Dedicated Transport [345pts] +

Sagitaur [115pts]: HYLas beam cannon

Sagitaur [115pts]: HYLas beam cannon

Sagitaur [115pts]: HYLas beam cannon

vs.

Fred Otto - Thousand Sons (Cult of Magic)

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is this ck? (1995 Points)

Thousand Sons Cult of Magic Strike Force (2000 Points)

-> 21 Cabal Points

CHARACTER

1x Ahriman (130 pts, 3 Cabal Points) • 1x Black Staff of Ahriman • 1x Inferno bolt pistol • 1x Psychic Stalk

1x Magnus the Red (440 pts, 4 Cabal Points) • 1x Blade of Magnus • 1x Gaze of Magnus • 1x Tzeentch's Firestorm • Warlord

1x Exalted Sorcerer on Disc of Tzeentch (140 pts, 2 Cabal Points) • 1x Arcane Fire • 1x Force weapon • 1x Prosperine khopesh • 1x Warpflame pistol • Lord of Forbidden Lore (+35 pts, +0 Cabal Points)

1x Infernal Master (115 pts, 2 Cabal Points) • 1x Force weapon • 1x Inferno bolt pistol • 1x Screamer Invocation • Arcane Vortex (+25 pts, +0 Cabal Points)

1x Infernal Master (110 pts, 2 Cabal Points) • 1x Force weapon • 1x Inferno bolt pistol • 1x Screamer Invocation • Umbralefic Crystal (+20 pts)

1x Infernal Master (90 pts, 2 Cabal Points) • 1x Force weapon • 1x Inferno bolt pistol • 1x Screamer Invocation

BATTLELINE

5x Rubric Marines (105 pts, 1 Cabal Points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon • 1x Warpsmite • 1x Warpflame pistol • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon • 1x Soulreaper cannon • 3x Warpflamer • Icon of Flame

5x Rubric Marines (105 pts, 1 Cabal Points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon • 1x Warpsmite • 1x Warpflame pistol • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon • 1x Soulreaper cannon • 3x Warpflamer • Icon of Flame

5x Rubric Marines (105 pts, 1 Cabal Points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon • 1x Warpsmite • 1x Warpflame pistol • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon • 1x Soulreaper cannon • 3x Warpflamer • Icon of Flame

5x Rubric Marines (105 pts, 1 Cabal Points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon • 1x Warpsmite • 1x Warpflame pistol • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon • 1x Soulreaper cannon • 3x Warpflamer • Icon of Flame

5x Rubric Marines (105 pts, 1 Cabal Points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon • 1x Warpsmite • 1x Warpflame pistol • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon • 1x Soulreaper cannon • 3x Warpflamer • Icon of Flame

5x Rubric Marines (105 pts, 1 Cabal Points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon • 1x Warpsmite • 1x Warpflame pistol • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon • 1x Soulreaper cannon • 3x Warpflamer • Icon of Flame

-> Icon of Flame always on Soulreaper cannon

OTHER DATASHEETS

10x Thousand Sons Cultists (55 pts, 0 Cabal Points) • 1x Thousand Sons Cultist Champion • 1x Brutal assault weapon • 1x Cultist firearm • 9x Cultist • 9x Brutal assault weapon • 6x Cultist firearm • 1x Flamer • 1x Grenade launcher • 1x Heavy stubber

3x Tzaangor Enlightened (45 pts) • 3x Fatecaster greatbow Enlightened • 3x Close combat weapon • 3x Fatecaster greatbow

3x Tzaangor Enlightened (45 pts) • 3x Fatecaster greatbow Enlightened • 3x Close combat weapon • 3x Fatecaster greatbow

3x Tzaangor Enlightened (45 pts) • 3x Fatecaster greatbow Enlightened • 3x Close combat weapon • 3x Fatecaster greatbow

1x Thousand Sons Rhino (75 pts) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Havoc launcher • 2x Inferno combi-bolter

1x Thousand Sons Rhino (75 pts) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Havoc launcher • 2x Inferno combi-bolter

Thoughts

This is about as even as a top-table matchup gets in a non-mirror situation. Both are generally low model/unit count armies, both with limited unit options, both can hit like a ton of bricks, and both have sneaky durability and speed. My initial impression here is that the player that goes second will have an outsized advantage and it almost does not matter the mission - neither list can effectively cage the other and is playing a long-game strategy. A quick review of faction v faction outcomes shows a pretty even picture at various levels of play including top-tier and full player matchup. Should be a fun, tactical game!

Tim and his Votann are big on the number two here. Two Hearthkyn squads, probably broken into two groups of two squads. Two large Pioneer units, two Land Forts, and two large Beserks. I like his odds at going second if his bold choice for a decidedly uneven number of Yaegers and Sags doesn't weigh him down. The list overall is bringing the usual Votann capability to delete anything in the open while also possessing a strong counter-punch threat with the twin units of Beserks. The always useful Pioneers and Sags give both speed and mission play while the Yaegers provide a forward-deployed presence. All anchored by the hefty and deadly twin Land Forts.

Fred by contrast is going with a lighter, quicker Thousand Sons list with zero Mutaliths (a theme that will repeat today), a sixer of Rubrics with two rhinos, and then three sets of Enlightened that provide some cheap, disposable secondary play. It's a mobile list that eschews some of the durability Mutaliths provides for more bodies and mission play. The usual complement of Thousand Sons characters are all there. As I've never seen a Thousand Sons list without Magnus I just assume that he is an incredible narcissist.

In terms of the gameplay, the thing with Magnus is you either shoot him or you don't. If you do, you're all-in. If you don't, well, he'll get his and you just have to be okay with that. It's rare on a top-table your opponent will just give you shots on Magnus they don't accept, and in all likelihood this ends up a cagey game where units are sacrificed as secondary scoring dictates. The player going first will eventually make and all out push to overturn the second player's inherent primary advantage - if it works they win, if not they lose. In that scenario, I frankly like the construction of the Votann list more for this matchup.

Result

Leagues of Votann (Oathband) Victory - 13 - 7

Tim Schneider - Leagues of Votann (Oathband) - 1st Place

Trans-Hyperian Alliance Hekaton Land Fortress. Credit: Colin Ward

The List

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Archetype

Double Fort, Double Pioneer, Double Beserks

Thoughts

See Showdown

Matthias Bellmann - Adepta Sororitas (Bringers of Flame) - 2nd Place

Adepta Sororitas Sister Superior. Credit: Jack Hunter

The List

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Judge Judy and Katy on tour

Adepta Sororitas Strike Force (2000 points) Sisters of Battle, Mothers of Cherubs, Bringers of Flames

CHARACTERS

Junith Eruita (90 points) • 1x Mace of Castigation 1x Twin Ministorum heavy flamer

Morvenn Vahl (160 points) • Warlord • 1x Fidelis 1x Lance of Illumination 1x Paragon missile launcher

Triumph of Saint Katherine (190 points) • 1x Bolt pistols 1x Relic weapons

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Immolator (115 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Twin multi-melta

Immolator (115 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Twin multi-melta

Immolator (115 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Twin multi-melta

OTHER DATASHEETS

Arco-flagellants (45 points) • 3x Arco-flagellant • 3x Arco-flails

Castigator (150 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Castigator autocannons 3x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Castigator (150 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Castigator autocannons 3x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Castigator (150 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Castigator autocannons 3x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Dominion Squad (115 points) • 1x Dominion Superior • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Condemnor boltgun 1x Power weapon • 9x Dominion • 9x Bolt pistol 5x Boltgun 9x Close combat weapon 4x Meltagun 1x Simulacrum Imperialis

Paragon Warsuits (210 points) • 1x Paragon Superior • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Multi-melta 1x Paragon grenade launchers 1x Paragon war mace • 2x Paragon • 2x Bolt pistol 2x Multi-melta 2x Paragon grenade launchers 2x Paragon war blade

Retributor Squad (125 points) • 1x Retributor Superior • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Condemnor boltgun 1x Power weapon • 4x Retributor • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 4x Multi-melta

Seraphim Squad (170 points) • 1x Seraphim Superior • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power weapon • 9x Seraphim • 10x Bolt pistol 9x Close combat weapon 8x Ministorum hand flamer

Sisters Novitiate Squad (100 points) • 1x Novitiate Superior • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power weapon • 9x Sister Novitiate • 9x Autopistol 4x Close combat weapon 2x Ministorum flamer 5x Novitiate melee weapons 1x Sacred Banner 1x Simulacrum Imperialis

Archetype

All the Tools

Thoughts

Immolators? Check. Castigators? Check. Triumph, Vahl & Pals? Check. Seems like we have all the hallmarks of a strong Sister’s list and wouldn’t you know it Matthias expertly piloted with the aid of some Fate Miracles it to a second place finish. The Ecclesiarchy approves, Congrats!

Kevin „planB_God“ Zöllinger - Black Templars (Gladius Task Force) - 3rd Place

Black Templars Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs. Credit: SRM

The List

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Gehe niemals mit dem Meta! SEI DAS META

Wähle weise: Entweder:

Oder:

(2000 Points)

Space Marines Black Templars Gladius Task Force Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Chaplain Grimaldus (120 Points) • 1x Chaplain Grimaldus • Warlord ◦ 1x Artificer crozius ◦ 1x Plasma pistol • 3x Cenobyte Servitor ◦ 3x Close combat weapon

BATTLELINE

Primaris Crusader Squad (280 Points) • 1x Primaris Sword Brother ◦ 1x Power weapon ◦ 1x Pyre pistol • 11x Primaris Initiate ◦ 7x Astartes chainsword ◦ 11x Bolt pistol ◦ 11x Close combat weapon ◦ 11x Heavy bolt pistol ◦ 4x Power fist • 8x Primaris Neophyte ◦ 8x Astartes chainsword ◦ 8x Bolt pistol

OTHER DATASHEETS

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 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 (80 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 (80 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

Black Templars Gladiator Reaper (170 Points) • 1x Armoured hull • 1x Icarus rocket pod • 1x Multi-melta • 2x Tempest bolter • 1x Twin heavy onslaught gatling cannon

Black Templars Gladiator Reaper (170 Points) • 1x Armoured hull • 1x Icarus rocket pod • 1x Multi-melta • 2x Tempest bolter • 1x Twin heavy onslaught gatling cannon

Black Templars Gladiator Reaper (170 Points) • 1x Armoured hull • 1x Icarus rocket pod • 1x Multi-melta • 2x Tempest bolter • 1x Twin heavy onslaught gatling cannon

Predator Destructor (130 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Hunter-killer missile • 2x Lascannon • 1x Predator autocannon • 1x Storm bolter

Predator Destructor (130 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Hunter-killer missile • 2x Lascannon • 1x Predator autocannon • 1x Storm bolter

Scout Squad (65 Points) • 1x Scout Sergeant ◦ 1x Astartes chainsword ◦ 1x Bolt pistol ◦ 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Scout ◦ 4x Bolt pistol ◦ 2x Boltgun ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Missile launcher ◦ 1x Scout sniper rifle

Vindicator (175 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Demolisher cannon • 1x Hunter-killer missile • 1x Storm bolter

Vindicator (175 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Demolisher cannon • 1x Hunter-killer missile • 1x Storm bolter

Vindicator (175 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Demolisher cannon • 1x Hunter-killer missile • 1x Storm bolter

Shooti Shooti mit eins A Beauty

Archetype

Black Templar Ironstorm

Thoughts

Well, well, if it’s not last week’s champion of Traunsteincup packing up his Gladiator Lancers, Predators, and Vindicators and terrorizing another set of innocent, doe-eyed tournament goers with his heavy armor and righteous hot-lead. This isn’t innovative but that’s only because it was innovative last week when he did it. No points for ctrl+c, ctrl+v. Congratulations on another top finish in back-to-back weeks.

Bastian Kry - Astra Militarum (Combined Regiment) - 4th Place

Bullgryn. Credit: Corrode

The List

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Arschtra (2000 points)

Astra Militarum Strike Force (2000 points) Combined Regiment

CHARACTERS

Gaunt's Ghosts (100 points) • 1x Ibram Gaunt • 1x Bolt Pistol 1x Gaunt's chainsword • 1x Colm Corbec • 1x Corbec's hot-shot lascarbine 1x Straight silver knife • 1x Elim Rawne • 1x Rawne's lascarbine 1x Straight silver knife • 1x Hlaine Larkin • 1x Larkin's long-las 1x Straight silver knife • 1x 'Try Again' Bragg • 1x Bragg's autocannon 1x Straight silver knife • 1x Oan Mkoll • 1x Lascarbine 1x Mkoll's straight silver knife

Lord Solar Leontus (125 points) • Warlord • 1x Conquest 1x Konstantin's hooves 1x Sol's Righteous Gaze

Militarum Tempestus Command Squad (70 points) • 1x Tempestor Prime • 1x Command Rod 1x Tempestus dagger • 4x Tempestus Scion • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Hot-shot lasgun 2x Hot-shot laspistol 1x Master Vox 1x Medi-pack 1x Meltagun 1x Plasma gun

Platoon Command Squad (60 points) • 1x Platoon Commander • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power fist • 2x Veteran Guardsman • 2x Close combat weapon 2x Lasgun 2x Laspistol 1x Master Vox 1x Medi-pack • 1x Veteran Heavy Weapons Team • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Laspistol 1x Mortar

Tank Commander (205 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Demolisher battle cannon 1x Heavy stubber 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Lascannon 2x Multi-melta

BATTLELINE

Catachan Jungle Fighters (55 points) • 1x Jungle Fighter Sergeant • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Laspistol • 9x Jungle Fighter • 9x Close combat weapon 2x Flamer 7x Lasgun 1x Vox-caster

Catachan Jungle Fighters (55 points) • 1x Jungle Fighter Sergeant • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Laspistol • 9x Jungle Fighter • 9x Close combat weapon 2x Flamer 7x Lasgun 1x Vox-caster

Catachan Jungle Fighters (55 points) • 1x Jungle Fighter Sergeant • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Laspistol • 9x Jungle Fighter • 9x Close combat weapon 2x Flamer 7x Lasgun 1x Vox-caster

OTHER DATASHEETS

Bullgryn Squad (180 points) • 1x Bullgryn Bone 'ead • 1x Brute Shield 1x Bullgryn maul 1x Close combat weapon • 5x Bullgryn • 5x Brute Shield 5x Bullgryn maul 5x Close combat weapon

Bullgryn Squad (180 points) • 1x Bullgryn Bone 'ead • 1x Brute Shield 1x Bullgryn maul 1x Close combat weapon • 5x Bullgryn • 5x Brute Shield 5x Bullgryn maul 5x Close combat weapon

Bullgryn Squad (90 points) • 1x Bullgryn Bone 'ead • 1x Brute Shield 1x Bullgryn maul 1x Close combat weapon • 2x Bullgryn • 2x Brute Shield 2x Bullgryn maul 2x Close combat weapon

Leman Russ Demolisher (200 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Demolisher battle cannon 1x Heavy stubber 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Lascannon 2x Multi-melta

Leman Russ Demolisher (200 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Demolisher battle cannon 1x Heavy stubber 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Lascannon 2x Multi-melta

Leman Russ Vanquisher (145 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Heavy stubber 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Lascannon 2x Plasma cannon 1x Vanquisher battle cannon

Scout Sentinels (180 points) • 3x Scout Sentinel • 3x Close combat weapon 3x Hunter-killer missile 3x Lascannon 3x Sentinel chainsaw

Tempestus Scions (100 points) • 1x Tempestor • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power fist • 9x Tempestus Scion • 9x Close combat weapon 5x Hot-shot lasgun 2x Meltagun 2x Plasma gun

Archetype

Bullgryns & Russes

Thoughts

What if I told you that this list had Bullgryn in it, but not 12 and not 18. Not impressed? What if I told you that it had Leonatus and a Command Squad and a bunch of Russes but one of those Russes had Plasma Cannons? Are you still not impressed? Fine, then you better sit yourself down because Bastian is packing a trio of Scout Sentinels, armed as you’d expect, but you just don’t see them very often anymore with 2” coherency restriction and that’s gotta count for something. Congratulations to Bastian and his podium finish!

The Best of the Rest

There was one more player on a 7-1 records. They were:

5th - Christian Breuer - Leagues of Votann: See: Tim Schneider, Army List. Nice to see the same list go a combined 15-1 I guess, maybe there’s something there.

Alba GT 2024

63-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Székesfehérvár, Magyarország on October 05 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Marek Vlnka - Tyranids (Invasion Fleet) - 1st Place

Exocrine. Credit: Rockfish

The List

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MAREK VLNKA

Tyranids Strike Force (2000 points) Invasion Fleet

CHARACTERS

Deathleaper (80 points) • 1x Lictor claws and talons

Hive Tyrant (260 points) • Warlord • 1x Heavy venom cannon 1x Monstrous bonesword and lash whip • Enhancement: Adaptive Biology

Neurotyrant (105 points) • 1x Neurotyrant claws and lashes 1x Psychic scream

BATTLELINE

Gargoyles (85 points) • 10x Gargoyle • 10x Blinding venom 10x Fleshborer

Gargoyles (85 points) • 10x Gargoyle • 10x Blinding venom 10x Fleshborer

OTHER DATASHEETS

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

Exocrine (135 points) • 1x Bio-plasmic cannon 1x Powerful limbs

Exocrine (135 points) • 1x Bio-plasmic cannon 1x Powerful limbs

Exocrine (135 points) • 1x Bio-plasmic cannon 1x Powerful limbs

Maleceptor (170 points) • 1x Massive scything talons 1x Psychic overload

Maleceptor (170 points) • 1x Massive scything talons 1x Psychic overload

Maleceptor (170 points) • 1x Massive scything talons 1x Psychic overload

Neurolictor (90 points) • 1x Piercing claws and talons

Neurolictor (90 points) • 1x Piercing claws and talons

Pyrovores (35 points) • 1x Chitin-barbed limbs 1x Flamespurt

Pyrovores (35 points) • 1x Chitin-barbed limbs 1x Flamespurt

Trygon (170 points) • 1x Bio-electric pulse 1x Trygon scything talons

Archetype

Big Bug. BIG Bug. BIG BUG!

Thoughts

Some flexible, fast mission pieces backed by your typical line of large monsters that you can probably recite from memory if you've played it before. Is it tricky fast? Can be. Durable? Sometimes. Deadly? Depending. A healthy mix of capabilities played well and you got yourself a winner. Congrats!

Filip Jakob Pogacnik - World Eaters (Berzerker Warband) - 2nd Place (Undefeated)

Credit: Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones

The List

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World Eaters (2000 points)

World Eaters Strike Force (2000 points) Berzerker Warband

CHARACTERS

Angron (415 points) • Warlord • 1x Samni'arius and Spinegrinder

Khârn the Betrayer (100 points) • 1x Gorechild 1x Khârn's plasma pistol

Lord Invocatus (140 points) • 1x Bolt Pistol 1x Coward's Bane 1x Juggernaut's bladed horn

World Eaters Master of Executions (125 points) • 1x Axe of dismemberment 1x Bolt pistol • Enhancement: Berzerker Glaive

BATTLELINE

Jakhals (65 points) • 1x Jakhal Pack Leader • 1x Autopistol 1x Jakhal chainblades • 1x Dishonoured • 1x Skullsmasher • 8x Jakhal • 8x Autopistol 1x Icon of Khorne 7x Jakhal chainblades 1x Mauler chainblade

Khorne Berzerkers (90 points) • 1x Khorne Berzerker Champion • 1x Berzerker chainblade 1x Plasma pistol • 4x Khorne Berzerker • 3x Berzerker chainblade 3x Bolt pistol 1x Icon of Khorne 1x Khornate eviscerator 1x Plasma pistol

Khorne Berzerkers (90 points) • 1x Khorne Berzerker Champion • 1x Berzerker chainblade 1x Plasma pistol • 4x Khorne Berzerker • 3x Berzerker chainblade 3x Bolt pistol 1x Icon of Khorne 1x Khornate eviscerator 1x Plasma pistol

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

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

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

Eightbound (140 points) • 1x Eightbound Champion • 1x Lacerators • 2x Eightbound • 2x Eightbound eviscerators

Exalted Eightbound (310 points) • 1x Exalted Eightbound Champion • 1x Paired Eightbound chainfists • 5x Exalted Eightbound • 5x Eightbound chainfist 5x Eightbound eviscerator

Exalted Eightbound (155 points) • 1x Exalted Eightbound Champion • 1x Paired Eightbound chainfists • 2x Exalted Eightbound • 2x Eightbound chainfist 2x Eightbound eviscerator

Exalted Eightbound (155 points) • 1x Exalted Eightbound Champion • 1x Paired Eightbound chainfists • 2x Exalted Eightbound • 2x Eightbound chainfist 2x Eightbound eviscerator

World Eaters Chaos Spawn (65 points) • 2x Chaos Spawn • 2x Hideous mutations

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Archetype

H[eight]bound

Thoughts

You really have to dig deep into the details of World Eaters to find that extra little bit of uniqueness that you can pull out. Usually, it’s in the exact arrangement of Rhinos, Bezerkers, and Eightbound. Here we see 2x5 Bezerkers rather than 1x10 and 1x5 or just simply 1x10 Bezerkers. Then a few extra Eightbound. Who knows it all blends together into the same big red rage pile. Anyways congrats to Filip on the undefeated second place finish!

Adam Pusztai - Death Guard (Plague Company) - 3rd Place

Credit: Charlie A.

The List

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DG (1995 Points)

Death Guard Plague Company Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Biologus Putrifier (60 Points) • 1x Hyper blight grenades 1x Injector pistol 1x Plague knives

Biologus Putrifier (60 Points) • 1x Hyper blight grenades 1x Injector pistol 1x Plague knives

Foul Blightspawn (60 Points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plague sprayer

Foul Blightspawn (60 Points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plague sprayer

Mortarion (325 Points) • Warlord • 1x Rotwind 1x Silence 1x The Lantern

Typhus (80 Points) • 1x Master-crafted manreaper

BATTLELINE

Plague Marines (180 Points) • 1x Plague Champion • 1x Heavy plague weapon 1x Plasma gun • 9x Plague Marine • 3x Bubotic weapons 4x Heavy plague weapon 9x Plague knives 2x Plague spewer

Plague Marines (180 Points) • 1x Plague Champion • 1x Heavy plague weapon 1x Plasma gun • 9x Plague Marine • 3x Bubotic weapons 4x Heavy plague weapon 9x Plague knives 2x Plague spewer

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Death Guard Rhino (75 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Havoc launcher 1x Plague combi-bolter 1x Plague combi-bolter

Death Guard Rhino (75 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Havoc launcher 1x Plague combi-bolter 1x Plague combi-bolter

OTHER DATASHEETS

Death Guard Cultists (50 Points) • 1x Death Guard Cultist Champion • 1x Brutal assault weapon 1x Cultist firearm • 9x Death Guard Cultist • 9x Brutal assault weapon 9x Cultist firearm

Foetid Bloat-Drone (90 Points) • 1x Plague probe 2x Plaguespitter

Plagueburst Crawler (180 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 2x Entropy cannon 1x Heavy slugger 1x Plagueburst mortar

Plagueburst Crawler (180 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 2x Entropy cannon 1x Heavy slugger 1x Plagueburst mortar

ALLIED UNITS

War Dog Brigand (170 Points) • 1x Armoured feet 1x Avenger chaincannon 1x Daemonbreath spear 1x Havoc multi-launcher

War Dog Brigand (170 Points) • 1x Armoured feet 1x Avenger chaincannon 1x Daemonbreath spear 1x Havoc multi-launcher

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Archetype

Morty Mix

Thoughts

I’ve got to hand it to Adam here, you really just don’t see a Death Guard list like this all that often. First off, you don’t see Morty all that often but the rest of the list is as if Adam was on one of those cart-shopping game shows and he’s just running down the aisle of all the things he wants, arms outstretched trying to drop as much of it into the cart as possible hoping he got what he needed by the time he hits the end. There’s a little bit of everything, and it’s clearly an effective strategy as he piloted his shopping cart to third place. Congrats!

Patrik Bajnóci - Astra Militarum (Combined Regiment) - 4th Place

Rogal Dorn. Credit: Rockfish

The List

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Emperors Finest (1995 points)

Astra Militarum Strike Force (2000 points) Combined Regiment

CHARACTERS

Gaunt's Ghosts (100 points) • 1x Ibram Gaunt • 1x Bolt Pistol 1x Gaunt's chainsword • 1x Colm Corbec • 1x Corbec's hot-shot lascarbine 1x Straight silver knife • 1x Elim Rawne • 1x Rawne's lascarbine 1x Straight silver knife • 1x Hlaine Larkin • 1x Larkin's long-las 1x Straight silver knife • 1x 'Try Again' Bragg • 1x Bragg's autocannon 1x Straight silver knife • 1x Oan Mkoll • 1x Lascarbine 1x Mkoll's straight silver knife

Lord Solar Leontus (125 points) • Warlord • 1x Conquest 1x Konstantin's hooves 1x Sol's Righteous Gaze

Platoon Command Squad (60 points) • 1x Platoon Commander • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power fist • 2x Veteran Guardsman • 2x Close combat weapon 2x Lasgun 2x Laspistol 1x Master Vox 1x Medi-pack • 1x Veteran Heavy Weapons Team • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Laspistol 1x Mortar

Tank Commander (205 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Demolisher battle cannon 1x Heavy stubber 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Lascannon 2x Multi-melta

‘Iron Hand' Straken (55 points) • 1x Auto shotgun 1x Bionic arm with devil's claw 1x Plasma pistol

BATTLELINE

Catachan Jungle Fighters (55 points) • 1x Jungle Fighter Sergeant • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Laspistol • 9x Jungle Fighter • 9x Close combat weapon 2x Flamer 7x Lasgun 1x Vox-caster

Catachan Jungle Fighters (110 points) • 2x Jungle Fighter Sergeant • 2x Close combat weapon 2x Laspistol • 18x Jungle Fighter • 18x Close combat weapon 4x Flamer 14x Lasgun 2x Vox-caster

Death Korps of Krieg (130 points) • 2x Death Korps Watchmaster • 2x Plasma pistol 2x Power weapon • 18x Death Korps Trooper • 18x Close combat weapon 1x Death Korps Medi-pack 2x Grenade launcher 12x Lasgun 2x Meltagun 2x Plasma gun

OTHER DATASHEETS

Bullgryn Squad (180 points) • 1x Bullgryn Bone 'ead • 1x Brute Shield 1x Bullgryn maul 1x Close combat weapon • 5x Bullgryn • 4x Brute Shield 5x Bullgryn maul 5x Close combat weapon 1x Slabshield

Bullgryn Squad (180 points) • 1x Bullgryn Bone 'ead • 1x Brute Shield 1x Bullgryn maul 1x Close combat weapon • 5x Bullgryn • 4x Brute Shield 5x Bullgryn maul 5x Close combat weapon 1x Slabshield

Leman Russ Vanquisher (145 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Heavy stubber 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Lascannon 2x Multi-melta 1x Vanquisher battle cannon

Rogal Dorn Battle Tank (240 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Co-axial autocannon 1x Heavy stubber 2x Meltagun 2x Multi-melta 1x Oppressor cannon 1x Pulveriser cannon

Rogal Dorn Battle Tank (240 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Co-axial autocannon 1x Heavy stubber 2x Meltagun 2x Multi-melta 1x Oppressor cannon 1x Pulveriser cannon

Scout Sentinels (60 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Lascannon 1x Sentinel chainsaw

Scout Sentinels (60 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Lascannon 1x Sentinel chainsaw

Tempestus Scions (50 points) • 1x Tempestor • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power fist • 4x Tempestus Scion • 4x Close combat weapon 2x Hot-shot lasgun 1x Meltagun 1x Plasma gun

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Archetype

Double Dorn, Double Bullgryn

Thoughts

Do you ever have a moment where you think to yourself, “I’ve seen this before, I’ve been here before”? Some say it’s a change in the matrix, I don’t know about that, but as I opened this list I had the strongest feeling of déjà v… BOOM Straken. BOOM 20x Catachan/Death Korps. This is what 10^th edition innovation is about. Congrats to Patrik on his podium finish!

The Best of the Rest

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

5th - Richárd Ivány - Thousand Sons: Double Mutalith, Triple Infernal Master
6th - Mate Csaszar - Necrons (Hypercrypt Legion): Monolith, Triarch, and a whole bunch of Skorpheks and mission play. Respect.
7th - Daniel Orosz - Dark Angels (Gladius Task Force): Your typical Deathwing Knight, Repulsor/Eradictor build. Real good.
8th - Riki Predator - Leagues of Votann: Double Fort, double Hearthguard
9th - Joker - T'au Empire (Mont'ka): It kinda feels like they gave themself this nickname, doesn’t it? The list had no paragraph breaks and everything looked the same but after my uncrossed my eyes and looked again I saw triple Hammerheads with Ghostkeels, a Riptide and a bunch of Pathfinders. Someone please tell this guy the enter/return key exists.
10th - David Perales - Aeldari: It says 10^th but there’s only one Aeldari in this entire article so I choose to drop that ‘0’ and award him an honorary 1^th. He did it on the back of an Avatar, double-Falcon/Dragons, with a surprise Wraithlord. Congrats on your win!*
11th - Alex Serra - World Eaters: Mostly Eightbound but also two Forgefiends!

BZU 40K GT 10/5-6/2024

48-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Anchorage, AK, United States on October 05 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Christopher Jordan - Black Templars (Righteous Crusaders) - 1st Place

Black Templar Crusader squad equipped with two power fists

Black Templar Crusader Squad. Credit: Jack Hunter

The List

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Drangleic Crusade (2000 points)

Space Marines Black Templars Strike Force (2000 points) Righteous Crusaders

CHARACTERS

Chaplain Grimaldus (120 points) • 1x Chaplain Grimaldus • 1x Artificer crozius 1x Plasma pistol • 3x Cenobyte Servitor • 3x Close combat weapon

High Marshal Helbrecht (120 points) • Warlord • 1x Ferocity 1x Sword of the High Marshals

Lieutenant (100 points) • 1x Master-crafted power weapon 1x Neo-volkite pistol 1x Storm Shield • Enhancement: Tännhauser's Bones

Lieutenant (80 points) • 1x Master-crafted power weapon 1x Neo-volkite pistol 1x Storm Shield • Enhancement: Perdition's Edge

Lieutenant with Combi-weapon (70 points) • 1x Combi-weapon 1x Paired combat blades

BATTLELINE

Primaris Crusader Squad (280 points) • 1x Primaris Sword Brother • 1x Power weapon 1x Pyre pistol • 11x Primaris Initiate • 7x Astartes chainsword 11x Bolt pistol 11x Close combat weapon 11x Heavy bolt pistol 4x Power fist • 8x Primaris Neophyte • 8x Astartes chainsword 8x Bolt pistol

Primaris Crusader Squad (280 points) • 1x Primaris Sword Brother • 1x Power weapon 1x Pyre pistol • 11x Primaris Initiate • 7x Astartes chainsword 11x Bolt pistol 11x Close combat weapon 11x Heavy bolt pistol 4x Power fist • 8x Primaris Neophyte • 8x Astartes chainsword 8x Bolt pistol

Primaris Crusader Squad (280 points) • 1x Primaris Sword Brother • 1x Power weapon 1x Pyre pistol • 11x Primaris Initiate • 7x Astartes chainsword 11x Bolt pistol 11x Close combat weapon 11x Heavy bolt pistol 4x Power fist • 8x Primaris Neophyte • 8x Astartes chainsword 8x Bolt pistol

OTHER DATASHEETS

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 points) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power weapon • 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs • 4x Astartes chainsword 3x Heavy bolt pistol 1x Plasma pistol

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 points) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power weapon • 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs • 4x Astartes chainsword 3x Heavy bolt pistol 1x Plasma pistol

Black Templars Gladiator Lancer (170 points) • 1x Armoured hull 2x Fragstorm grenade launcher 1x Icarus rocket pod 1x Lancer laser destroyer 1x Multi-melta

Scout Squad (65 points) • 1x Scout Sergeant • 1x Astartes shotgun 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Scout • 2x Astartes shotgun 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Heavy bolter 1x Scout sniper rifle

Vindicator (175 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Demolisher cannon 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

ALLIED UNITS

Callidus Assassin (100 points) • 1x Neural shredder 1x Phase sword and poison blades

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Archetype

Crusader Carpet v2

Thoughts

A bit less of a stat check than version one of this list. The second release dials back on the Crusader squads to give itself some extra capability with a Callidus, Vindicator, Lancer, and Jump Pack Intercessors. A true innovation and congrats on your first!

The Best of the Rest

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

2nd (4.5-0.5) - Jonathon Baugher - Imperial Knights (Noble Lance): Canis, Lancer, Callidus and lesser nobles.
3rd - Alex Nanez - Tyranids (Synaptic Nexus): Big bugs and a few brain bugs.
4th - Levi Chester - Adeptus Mechanicus (Rad-Zone Corps): Heavy on Breachers and Rangers/Vanguard with some Onagers and Skystalkers in support. Oh and a Cawl sighting!
5th - Micah Chapman - Tyranids (Invasion Fleet): Big bugs and a few brain bugs.
6th - Ryan Johnson - Space Marines (Ironstorm Spearhead): Even in death Ryan will serve with his nine Dreadnoughts. A Predator Annihilator and a Vindicator for flavor. Love it.
7th - Derek Swift - Adeptus Custodes (Shield Host): Double Caladius, Double (small) Venatari. The list is titled “Cookie Cutter” and I guess what else is there to say?
8th - Thomas Mooney-Myers - Ultramarines (Gladius Task Force): I opened this up and thought “I just played this list” but then I kept scrolling and I saw Hellblasters, a Predator Annihilator, Bladeguard, and more! A fun list.

Dragon Fall Championship

36-player, 8-round Major in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, US on October 04 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Wesley St.Hines - Astra Militarum (Combined Regiment) - 1st Place

Death Korps of Krieg. Rockfish

The List

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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ UNSC 42nd Infantry Regiment FACTION KEYWORD: Imperium - Astra Militarum DETACHMENT: Combined Regiment TOTAL ARMY POINTS: 2000pts

WARLORD: Char4: Militarum Tempestus Command Squad ENHANCEMENT: Grand Strategist (on Char4: Militarum Tempestus Command Squad - Tempestor Prime) NUMBER OF UNITS: 24 SECONDARY: - Assassination: (4x8) Characters - Cull The Horde: (2x5) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

“Noble Team”: Cadian Command Squad (65 pts) “Jorge-052” with Close Combat Weapon, Plasma Pistol, Grenade Launcher “Jun-A266” with Master Vox, Close Combat Weapon, Lasgun “Kat-B320” with Medi-pack, Close Combat Weapon, Lasgun “Cater-A259” with Close Combat Weapon, Laspistol, Lasgun, Regimental Standard “Emile-A239” Cadian Commander: Plasma Pistol, Power Fist

“Captain Jacob Keyes”: Death Korps Marshal (60 pts): Power Weapon, Plasma Pistol

“Commander Miranda Keyes”: Death Korps Marshal (60 pts): Power Weapon, Plasma Pistol

“Command Team Alpha”: Militarum Tempestus Command Squad (70 pts) • 4x Tempestus Scion 1 with Close Combat Weapon, Grenade Launcher 1 with Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot Volley Gun 1 with Close Combat Weapon, Meltagun 1 with Close Combat Weapon, Plasma Gun • 1x Tempestor Prime: Command Rod, Tempestus Dagger, Warlord

“Command Team Bravo”: Militarum Tempestus Command Squad (70 pts) • 4x Tempestus Scion 1 with Close Combat Weapon, Grenade Launcher 1 with Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot Volley Gun 1 with Close Combat Weapon, Meltagun 1 with Close Combat Weapon, Plasma Gun • 1x Tempestor Prime: Command Rod, Tempestus Dagger

“Command Team Eagle”: Militarum Tempestus Command Squad (70 pts) • 4x Tempestus Scion 1 with Close Combat Weapon, Grenade Launcher 1 with Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot Volley Gun 1 with Close Combat Weapon, Meltagun 1 with Close Combat Weapon, Plasma Gun • 1x Tempestor Prime: Command Rod, Tempestus Dagger

“Alpha Nine”: Gaunt's Ghosts (100 pts) “Spartan Taylor “Dutch” Miles” with Bragg's autocannon, Straight Silver Knife “Spartan Michael “Mickey” Crespo” with Corbec's Hot-shot Lascarbine, Straight Silver Knife “Spartan Kojo “Romeo” Agu” with Larkin's Long-las, Straight Silver Knife “Lance Corporal Jonathan “Rookie” Doherty” with Lascarbine, Mkoll's Straight Silver Knife “Spartan Edward Buck” with Rawne's Lascarbine, Straight Silver Knife “Captain Veronica Dare” Ibram Gaunt: Bolt Pistol, Gaunt's Chainsword

“Valkyrie One”: Ursula Creed (55 pts): Duty and Vengeance, Power Weapon

“Zulu Company” 10x Cadian Shock Troops (60 pts) • 9x Shock Trooper 6 with Close Combat Weapon, Lasgun 1 with Vox-caster, Close Combat Weapon, Lasgun 1 with Close Combat Weapon, Meltagun 1 with Close Combat Weapon, Plasma Gun • 1x Shock Trooper Sergeant: Close Combat Weapon, Drum-fed Autogun

“Recon Bravo” 10x Catachan Jungle Fighters (55 pts) • 9x Jungle Fighter 6 with Close Combat Weapon, Lasgun 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Flamer 1 with Vox-caster, Close Combat Weapon, Lasgun • 1x Jungle Fighter Sergeant: Close Combat Weapon, Laspistol

“Sierra Patrol” 10x Catachan Jungle Fighters (55 pts) • 9x Jungle Fighter 6 with Close Combat Weapon, Lasgun 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Flamer 1 with Vox-caster, Close Combat Weapon, Lasgun • 1x Jungle Fighter Sergeant: Close Combat Weapon, Laspistol

“Autumn Guard” 20x Death Korps of Krieg (130 pts) • 18x Death Korps Trooper 11 with Close Combat Weapon, Lasgun 1 with Death Korps of Krieg Medi-pack, Close Combat Weapon, Lasgun 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Grenade Launcher 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Meltagun 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Plasma Gun • 2x Death Korps Watchmaster: 2 with Power Weapon, Plasma Pistol

“Foxtrot Battalion” 20x Death Korps of Krieg (130 pts) • 18x Death Korps Trooper 11 with Close Combat Weapon, Lasgun 1 with Death Korps of Krieg Medi-pack, Close Combat Weapon, Lasgun 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Grenade Launcher 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Meltagun 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Plasma Gun • 2x Death Korps Watchmaster: 2 with Power Weapon, Plasma Pistol

“Fireteam Alpha” 10x Tempestus Scions (100 pts) • 9x Tempestus Scion 4 with Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot Lasgun 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Meltagun 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Plasma Gun 1 with Vox-caster, Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot Laspistol • 1x Tempestor: Power Fist, Plasma Pistol

“Fireteam Bravo” 10x Tempestus Scions (100 pts) • 9x Tempestus Scion 4 with Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot Lasgun 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Meltagun 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Plasma Gun 1 with Vox-caster, Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot Laspistol • 1x Tempestor: Power Fist, Plasma Pistol

“Fireteam Eagle” 10x Tempestus Scions (100 pts) • 9x Tempestus Scion 4 with Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot Lasgun 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Meltagun 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Plasma Gun 1 with Vox-caster, Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot Laspistol • 1x Tempestor: Power Fist, Plasma Pistol

“Fireteam Kilo” 10x Tempestus Scions (100 pts) • 9x Tempestus Scion 4 with Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot Lasgun 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Meltagun 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Plasma Gun 1 with Vox-caster, Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot Laspistol • 1x Tempestor: Power Fist, Plasma Pistol

“Forward Command” 5x Tempestus Scions (50 pts) • 4x Tempestus Scion 1 with Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot Lasgun 1 with Close Combat Weapon, Meltagun 1 with Close Combat Weapon, Plasma Gun 1 with Vox-caster, Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot Laspistol • 1x Tempestor: Power Fist, Plasma Pistol

“The Grim Dawn” 10x Kasrkin (110 pts) • 9x Kasrkin Trooper 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot Lasgun 1 with Melta mine, Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot Laspistol 1 with Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot Marksman Rifle 1 with Vox-caster, Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot lasgun 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Meltagun 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Plasma Gun • 1x Kasrkin Sergeant: Power Weapon, Plasma Pistol

“The Crimson Rain” 10x Kasrkin (110 pts) • 9x Kasrkin Trooper 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot Lasgun 1 with Melta mine, Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot Laspistol 1 with Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot Marksman Rifle 1 with Vox-caster, Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot lasgun 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Meltagun 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Plasma Gun • 1x Kasrkin Sergeant: Power Weapon, Plasma Pistol

“The Silent Thunder” 10x Kasrkin (110 pts) • 9x Kasrkin Trooper 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot Lasgun 1 with Melta mine, Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot Laspistol 1 with Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot Marksman Rifle 1 with Vox-caster, Close Combat Weapon, Hot-shot lasgun 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Meltagun 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Plasma Gun • 1x Kasrkin Sergeant: Power Weapon, Plasma Pistol

“The Kestrel Lance” 10x Attilan Rough Riders (120 pts) • 9x Attilan Rough Rider: 9 with Hunting Lance, Lasgun, Laspistol, Steed's Hooves • 1x Rough Rider Sergeant: Lasgun, Laspistol, Power Sabre, Steed's Hooves, Hunting Lance

“Jackrabbit Squadron” 10x Attilan Rough Riders (120 pts) • 9x Attilan Rough Rider: 9 with Hunting Lance, Lasgun, Laspistol, Steed's Hooves • 1x Rough Rider Sergeant: Lasgun, Laspistol, Power Sabre, Steed's Hooves, Hunting Lance

Archetype

Bespoke T3 Carpet

Thoughts

Wesley, Wesley, Wesley. I could kiss you. Look upon this list and rejoice dear reader for it is truly an innovation. I will assume until proven otherwise that Wesley was fully LARP’d out in his Guard Commander uniform of choice as he willed his troops over the top and through the teeth of the enemy’s guns to move the line forward a strategically important 100 yards. Sipping his coffee from the overlooking chateau and berating his men for dying like cowards instead of simply not being shot. Such strong leadership resulted in a championship and for that we immortalize you in Goonhammer history! Congrats!

The Best of the Rest

We have no idea exactly what on earth the final scores were here, as the event is turbo-mangled in BCP, so here's the rest of the top four.

2nd - Jordan Nach - Necrons (Awakened Dynasty): Silent King, Named C’Tan, Wraiths, and some mission play
3rd - David T. - Thousand Sons (Cult of Magic): No Mutaliths but a big brick of Terminators and supporting character
4th - Richard Zmuda - Astra Militarum (Combined Regiment): Double Dorn, double Bullgryn

Paragon City Games Warhammer 40K Store Championships

33-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Sandy, UT, US on October 05 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Evan Stump - Dark Angels (Gladius Task Force) - 1st Place

Squad of Deathwing Terminators (Photo courtesy of Musterkrux)

The List

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2x repex (1995 Points)

Space Marines Dark Angels Gladius Task Force Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Azrael (105 Points) • Warlord • 1x Lion's Wrath • 1x The Lion Helm • 1x The Sword of Secrets

Captain in Terminator Armour (95 Points) • 1x Combi-weapon • 1x Relic fist

OTHER DATASHEETS

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 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 (80 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 (80 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

Deathwing Knights (235 Points) • 1x Knight Master ◦ 1x Great weapon of the Unforgiven • 4x Deathwing Knight ◦ 4x Mace of absolution

Deathwing Knights (235 Points) • 1x Knight Master ◦ 1x Great weapon of the Unforgiven • 4x Deathwing Knight ◦ 4x Mace of absolution

Deathwing Knights (235 Points) • 1x Knight Master ◦ 1x Great weapon of the Unforgiven • 4x Deathwing Knight ◦ 4x Mace of absolution

Inner Circle Companions (180 Points) • 6x Inner Circle Companion ◦ 6x Calibanite greatsword ◦ 6x Heavy bolt pistol

Repulsor Executioner (220 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 (220 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 (65 Points) • 1x Scout Sergeant ◦ 1x Astartes shotgun ◦ 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

Scout Squad (65 Points) • 1x Scout Sergeant ◦ 1x Astartes shotgun ◦ 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

ALLIED UNITS

Callidus Assassin (100 Points) • 1x Neural shredder • 1x Phase sword and poison blades

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Archetype

Deathwing Knights

Thoughts

It’s almost stock standard but then a twinkle in his eye Evan throws a curveball and drops the Eradicators/Biologis/Repulsor for two Repulsor Executioners. I respect it and it counts as innovative. Congrats on your first place finish!

The Best of the Rest

There were 3 more players on 4-1 records. They were:

2nd - Jeff Petersen - Tyranids (Vanguard Onslaught): There’s a lot in this list actually, too much to list, but it’s not your typical build and has a little bit of everything. Big props on your innovations and second place finish.
3rd - Thomas Knight - Imperial Knights (Noble Lance): Canis, Atropos, Lancer, Eversor, Callidus, and some lesser nobles.
4th - Michael Tonel - Thousand Sons (Cult of Magic): The list name is “I’m tired boss” and brother? Me too. Double Infernal Master with a whole bunch of Rubrics. No Mutaliths.

The Spice Must Flow GT

28-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand on October 04 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Michael Taylor - Adeptus Mechanicus (Skitarii Hunter Cohort) - 1st Place

Adeptus Mechanicus - Skitarii
Credit: Pendulin

The List

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I don't even know what Admec does (2000 Points)

Adeptus Mechanicus Skitarii Hunter Cohort Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Skitarii Marshal (65 Points) • Warlord • 1x Control stave • 1x Mechanicus pistol • Enhancements: Battle-sphere Uplink

Skitarii Marshal (35 Points) • 1x Control stave • 1x Mechanicus pistol

BATTLELINE

Skitarii Rangers (85 Points) • 1x Skitarii Ranger Alpha ◦ 1x Alpha combat weapon ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Mechanicus pistol • 9x Skitarii Ranger ◦ 1x Arc rifle ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 6x Galvanic rifle ◦ 1x Omnispex ◦ 1x Plasma caliver ◦ 1x Transuranic arquebus

Skitarii Rangers (85 Points) • 1x Skitarii Ranger Alpha ◦ 1x Alpha combat weapon ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Mechanicus pistol • 9x Skitarii Ranger ◦ 1x Arc rifle ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 6x Galvanic rifle ◦ 1x Omnispex ◦ 1x Plasma caliver ◦ 1x Transuranic arquebus

Skitarii Vanguard (90 Points) • 1x Skitarii Vanguard Alpha ◦ 1x Alpha combat weapon ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Radium carbine • 9x Skitarii Vanguard ◦ 1x Arc rifle ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Omnispex ◦ 1x Plasma caliver ◦ 6x Radium carbine ◦ 1x Transuranic arquebus

Skitarii Vanguard (90 Points) • 1x Skitarii Vanguard Alpha ◦ 1x Alpha combat weapon ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Radium carbine • 9x Skitarii Vanguard ◦ 1x Arc rifle ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Omnispex ◦ 1x Plasma caliver ◦ 6x Radium carbine ◦ 1x Transuranic arquebus

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Skorpius Dunerider (85 Points) • 1x Armoured hull • 1x Cognis heavy stubber array

Skorpius Dunerider (85 Points) • 1x Armoured hull • 1x Cognis heavy stubber array

Skorpius Dunerider (85 Points) • 1x Armoured hull • 1x Cognis heavy stubber array

OTHER DATASHEETS

Ironstrider Ballistarii (140 Points) • 2x Ironstrider Ballistarii ◦ 2x Ironstrider feet ◦ 2x Twin cognis lascannon

Pteraxii Skystalkers (65 Points) • 1x Pteraxii Skystalker Alpha ◦ 1x Flechette blaster ◦ 1x Taser goad • 4x Pteraxii Skystalker ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Flechette carbine

Pteraxii Skystalkers (65 Points) • 1x Pteraxii Skystalker Alpha ◦ 1x Flechette blaster ◦ 1x Taser goad • 4x Pteraxii Skystalker ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Flechette carbine

Pteraxii Sterylizors (150 Points) • 1x Pteraxii Sterylizor Alpha ◦ 1x Flechette blaster ◦ 1x Pteraxii talons ◦ 1x Taser goad • 9x Pteraxii Sterylizor ◦ 9x Phosphor torch ◦ 9x Pteraxii talons

Serberys Raiders (60 Points) • 1x Serberys Raider Alpha ◦ 1x Cavalry sabre and clawed limbs ◦ 1x Galvanic carbine ◦ 1x Mechanicus pistol • 2x Serberys Raider ◦ 2x Cavalry sabre and clawed limbs ◦ 1x Enhanced data-tether ◦ 2x Galvanic carbine

Sicarian Infiltrators (70 Points) • 1x Sicarian Infiltrator Princeps ◦ 1x Flechette blaster ◦ 1x Taser goad • 4x Sicarian Infiltrator ◦ 4x Flechette blaster ◦ 4x Taser goad

Sicarian Infiltrators (70 Points) • 1x Sicarian Infiltrator Princeps ◦ 1x Flechette blaster ◦ 1x Taser goad • 4x Sicarian Infiltrator ◦ 4x Flechette blaster ◦ 4x Taser goad

Sicarian Ruststalkers (150 Points) • 1x Sicarian Ruststalker Princeps ◦ 1x Transonic blades and chordclaw • 9x Sicarian Ruststalker ◦ 9x Transonic blades

Skorpius Disintegrator (175 Points) • 1x Armoured hull • 3x Cognis heavy stubber • 1x Disruptor missile launcher • 1x Ferrumite cannon

Skorpius Disintegrator (175 Points) • 1x Armoured hull • 3x Cognis heavy stubber • 1x Disruptor missile launcher • 1x Ferrumite cannon

Skorpius Disintegrator (175 Points) • 1x Armoured hull • 3x Cognis heavy stubber • 1x Disruptor missile launcher • 1x Ferrumite cannon

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Gonna be honest, seeing a lot of different Ad Mech lists and it's refreshing. Maybe Ad Mech is too expensive for every player to adopt one archtype and are just going with what they have but it is a nice change of pace for 10th list building. I admit I don’t know Ad Mech anymore but nonetheless I like this list. It’s fast, not necessarily the hardest hitting but it does have tools, some sneaky durability, and I think it’ll be underestimated quite a bit at the pairings step. A lot of board presence, some tricks, and strong pilot taking it all the way. Congrats Michael on your first and your innovative list!

The Best of the Rest

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

2nd - Finn Decker - Chaos Space Marines (Renegade Raiders): Did you guess a triple-brick of Accursed Cultists? Congratulations you’re psychic. Some Rubrics for flavor, a dash of Vindicator and Bikers.
3rd - Cam Wilkinson - T'au Empire (Mont'ka): Suits galore – every type. Is it a suit? Then it’s here. Some are even stealthy but most are just a big old pile of guns. Oh and Skyrays. Cannot forget the Skyrays.
4th - Patricio Campos - Space Wolves (Stormlance Task Force): Wee-woo, wee-woo – straight to wolf jail with you.
5th - Luke Paruman - Astra Militarum: Bullgryns, Russes, and Basilisks oh my!

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