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.

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This Week's Events

Part 1 on Wednesday:

AdeptiCon 2026 40K Championships
LDXP Tacoma 2026 Grand Tournament
Planet Comicon Kansas City/Mindgames and Magic host: Planet arKCanite 2026
Welcome To ThunderMania 2
Red Dragon 2k GT - March 2026 All is Dust

Part 2 Today:

THE SHEFFIELD 40K GT
Northern Rockies Spring Thaw 2026
Frost Spite GT 2026
Batalla por la Roca
WG MARCH 2026 GT - Warhammer 40k Tournament 2,000 Points

Part 3 on Saturday:

Rosehammer IV
Layton March GT
Member Hour Gaming Presents: The event formerly known as the January GT.
Space Hawg GT

THE SHEFFIELD 40K GT

237-player, 8-round Supermajor in England, United Kingdom on March 28 2026. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Innes Wilson - T'au Empire (Mont'ka) - 1st Place

The Twin Lance. Credit: Rockfish

The List

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I solemnly swear to only play what GW tells me to - a Nas list presented by Innes Alexander Wilson (2000 points)

T'au Empire Strike Force (2000 points) Mont'ka

CHARACTERS

Commander in Enforcer Battlesuit (95 points) • Warlord • 1x Battlesuit fists 1x Cyclic ion blaster 2x Gun Drone 3x Missile pod • Enhancement: Strategic Conqueror

Kroot War Shaper (75 points) • 1x Dart-bow and tri-blade 1x Kroot pistol 1x Shaper's blade • Enhancement: Strike Swiftly

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

Broadside Battlesuits (270 points) • 1x Broadside Shas'vre • 1x Crushing bulk 1x High-yield missile pods 2x Missile Drone 1x Twin smart missile system 1x Weapon Support System • 2x Broadside Shas'ui • 2x Crushing bulk 2x High-yield missile pods 4x Missile Drone 2x Twin smart missile system 2x Weapon Support System

Crisis Fireknife Battlesuits (120 points) • 1x Crisis Fireknife Shas'vre • 1x Battlesuit fists 1x Gun Drone 2x Missile pod 1x Shield Drone • 2x Crisis Fireknife Shas'ui • 2x Battlesuit fists 2x Gun Drone 1x Marker Drone 4x Missile pod 1x Shield Drone

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 Hounds (40 points) • 5x Kroot Hound • 5x Ripping fangs

Kroot Hounds (40 points) • 5x Kroot Hound • 5x Ripping fangs

Pathfinder Team (90 points) • 1x Pathfinder Shas'ui • 1x Close combat weapon 2x Gun Drone 1x Pulse carbine 1x Pulse pistol 1x Recon Drone 1x Semi-automatic grenade launcher • 9x Pathfinder • 9x Close combat weapon 3x Ion rifle 6x Pulse carbine 9x Pulse pistol

Pathfinder Team (90 points) • 1x Pathfinder Shas'ui • 1x Close combat weapon 2x Gun Drone 1x Pulse carbine 1x Pulse pistol 1x Recon Drone 1x Semi-automatic grenade launcher • 9x Pathfinder • 9x Close combat weapon 3x Ion rifle 6x Pulse carbine 9x Pulse pistol

Pathfinder Team (90 points) • 1x Pathfinder Shas'ui • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Grav-inhibitor Drone 2x Gun Drone 1x Pulse carbine 1x Pulse pistol 1x Semi-automatic grenade launcher • 9x Pathfinder • 9x Close combat weapon 3x Ion rifle 6x Pulse carbine 9x Pulse pistol

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 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 Pulse pistol • 4x Stealth Shas'ui • 4x Battlesuit fists 3x Burst cannon 1x Fusion blaster 1x Homing Beacon

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

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Archetype

Mont'ka T'au

Thoughts

Whenever Innes wins anything we make him write about it, and that's what I did this week. He wanted to let us know that he was personally gutted that Tom didn't have to write about his three UKTC wins in a row.

Innes: In reference to an incredible run so far, I made the choice to let someone else write my list again - Mont'ka Tau with an emphasis on repetitive damage courtesy of Nassim Focuhane. The idea behind the list is to deny primary very actively with Twin Lance and the kroot package, while 3 Riptides and the Missile Sides and Suits shoot as much as possible with minimum retribution. This combined with the Strike Swiftly alpha strike and Pathfinders with Scout and Infiltrate allows the list to deal withering early damage while also having sustained lategame.

The finals matchup into Andy Quas-Cohen on his Necrons was Purge the Foe. I took the initiative going first and went for an alpha onto his support pieces and was able to drop the Silent King on turn 2. In a messy endgame state with both of us struggling for Secondaries and taking the opponents home objective, Twin Lance were a massive difference maker - being able to consistently do damage and stay safe while grinding down Andy's damage for the win.

Rob: Thank god Twin Lance have been nerfed, going from the game's best unit to merely being the game's best unit.

Mani Cheema - Chaos Space Marines (Chaos Cult) - 2nd Place (Undefeated)

Credit: Dan "Swiftblade" Richardson

The List

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Accursed!! (1995 Points)

Chaos Space Marines Chaos Cult Strike Force (2,000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Dark Commune (90 Points) • 1x Cult Demagogue • Warlord ◦ 1x Autopistol ◦ 1x Commune stave • 1x Mindwitch ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Warp Curse • 1x Iconarch ◦ 1x Autopistol ◦ 1x Chaos Icon ◦ 1x Close combat weapon • 2x Blessed Blade ◦ 2x Commune blade

Dark Commune (105 Points) • 1x Cult Demagogue ◦ 1x Autopistol ◦ 1x Commune stave ◦ Enhancements: Incendiary Goad • 1x Mindwitch ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Warp Curse • 1x Iconarch ◦ 1x Autopistol ◦ 1x Chaos Icon ◦ 1x Close combat weapon • 2x Blessed Blade ◦ 2x Commune blade

Dark Commune (100 Points) • 1x Cult Demagogue ◦ 1x Autopistol ◦ 1x Commune stave ◦ Enhancements: Warped Foresight • 1x Mindwitch ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Warp Curse • 1x Iconarch ◦ 1x Autopistol ◦ 1x Chaos Icon ◦ 1x Close combat weapon • 2x Blessed Blade ◦ 2x Commune blade

BATTLELINE

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

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

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

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

Traitor Guardsmen Squad (70 Points) • 1x Traitor Sergeant ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Corrupted pistol • 9x Traitor Guardsmen ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Flamer ◦ 6x Lasgun ◦ 1x Meltagun ◦ 1x Plasma gun

Traitor Guardsmen Squad (70 Points) • 1x Traitor Sergeant ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Corrupted pistol • 9x Traitor Guardsmen ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Flamer ◦ 6x Lasgun ◦ 1x Meltagun ◦ 1x Plasma gun

Traitor Guardsmen Squad (70 Points) • 1x Traitor Sergeant ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Corrupted pistol • 9x Traitor Guardsmen ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Flamer ◦ 6x Lasgun ◦ 1x Meltagun ◦ 1x Plasma gun

Traitor Guardsmen Squad (70 Points) • 1x Traitor Sergeant ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Corrupted pistol • 9x Traitor Guardsmen ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Flamer ◦ 6x Lasgun ◦ 1x Meltagun ◦ 1x Plasma gun

Traitor Guardsmen Squad (70 Points) • 1x Traitor Sergeant ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Corrupted pistol • 9x Traitor Guardsmen ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Flamer ◦ 6x Lasgun ◦ 1x Meltagun ◦ 1x Plasma gun

Traitor Guardsmen Squad (70 Points) • 1x Traitor Sergeant ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Corrupted pistol • 9x Traitor Guardsmen ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Flamer ◦ 6x Lasgun ◦ 1x Meltagun ◦ 1x Plasma gun

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

Accursed Cultists (195 Points) • 10x Mutant ◦ 10x Blasphemous appendages • 6x Torment ◦ 6x Hideous mutations

Accursed Cultists (195 Points) • 10x Mutant ◦ 10x Blasphemous appendages • 6x Torment ◦ 6x Hideous mutations

Accursed Cultists (195 Points) • 10x Mutant ◦ 10x Blasphemous appendages • 6x Torment ◦ 6x Hideous mutations

Chaos Predator Destructor (140 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Combi-weapon • 1x Havoc launcher • 2x Lascannon • 1x Predator autocannon

Chaos Predator Destructor (140 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Combi-weapon • 1x Havoc launcher • 2x Lascannon • 1x Predator autocannon

Chaos Predator Destructor (140 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Combi-weapon • 1x Havoc launcher • 2x Lascannon • 1x Predator autocannon

END OF ROSTER!!

Archetype

Chaos Cult

Thoughts

There's nothing new about the resurging Chaos Cult lists; they're not running any new units and they have no new tricks - just the same old bag of really nasty ones. The Accursed Cultists have their once-per-game Advance and Charge to scream across the table at you while the Traitor Guardsmen are adept at holding objectives and can throw out an annoying amount of special weapons fire. The big tech changeup here is the three Predator Destructors, which the list can protect using Cultists, who love to soak up the kind of big, 3+ damage attacks that might otherwise down one in a single shooting phase.

If you're playing against Chaos Cults, there are a few things to watch out for - notably that they can't use their Desperate Pact ability when arriving from reserves and they can't use the Mortal Thralls Stratagem to shift mortal wounds to units which are out of line of sight.

Alex Ginns - Leagues of Votann (Hearthband) - 3rd Place

The List

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You're my boy Buri!! (1995 Points)

Leagues of Votann Hearthband Strike Force (2,000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Arkanyst Evaluator (65 Points) • 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Transmatter inverter

Buri Aegnirssen (95 Points) • 1x Autoch‑pattern bolt pistol • 1x Bane

Kâhl (90 Points) • 1x Mass gauntlet • 1x Teleport Crest • 1x Volkanite disintegrator • Enhancements: Bastion Shield

Kâhl (65 Points) • 1x Mass gauntlet • 1x Teleport Crest • 1x Volkanite disintegrator

Memnyr Strategist (45 Points) • 1x Autoch-pattern bolt pistol • 1x Close combat weapon

Ûthar the Destined (95 Points) • Warlord • 1x Blade of the Ancestors • 1x Rampart Crest • 1x Volkanite disintegrator

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Kapricus Carrier (75 Points) • 1x Armoured hull • 1x Magna-coil autocannon • 1x Smoke Launcher • 1x Twin magna‑coil autocannon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Brôkhyr Thunderkyn (80 Points) • 3x Brôkhyr Thunderkyn ◦ 3x Close combat weapon ◦ 3x Graviton blast cannon

Brôkhyr Thunderkyn (80 Points) • 3x Brôkhyr Thunderkyn ◦ 3x Close combat weapon ◦ 3x Graviton blast cannon

Cthonian Beserks (200 Points) • 10x Cthonian Beserk ◦ 10x Concussion maul ◦ 2x Mole grenade launcher

Cthonian Beserks (100 Points) • 5x Cthonian Beserk ◦ 5x Concussion maul ◦ 1x Mole grenade launcher

Einhyr Hearthguard (270 Points) • 1x Hesyr ◦ 1x EtaCarn plasma gun ◦ 1x Exoarmour grenade launcher ◦ 1x Graviton hammer ◦ 1x Weavefield crest • 9x Einhyr Hearthguard ◦ 9x Concussion gauntlet ◦ 9x EtaCarn plasma gun ◦ 9x Exoarmour grenade launcher

Einhyr Hearthguard (135 Points) • 1x Hesyr ◦ 1x EtaCarn plasma gun ◦ 1x Exoarmour grenade launcher ◦ 1x Graviton hammer ◦ 1x Teleport Crest • 4x Einhyr Hearthguard ◦ 4x Concussion gauntlet ◦ 4x EtaCarn plasma gun ◦ 4x Exoarmour grenade launcher

Einhyr Hearthguard (270 Points) • 1x Hesyr ◦ 1x EtaCarn plasma gun ◦ 1x Exoarmour grenade launcher ◦ 1x Graviton hammer ◦ 1x Weavefield crest • 9x Einhyr Hearthguard ◦ 9x Concussion gauntlet ◦ 9x EtaCarn plasma gun ◦ 9x Exoarmour grenade launcher

Hernkyn Pioneers (80 Points) • 3x Hernkyn Pioneer ◦ 3x Bolt revolver ◦ 3x Bolt shotgun ◦ 1x HYLas rotary cannon ◦ 3x Magna-coil autocannon ◦ 1x Panspectral Scanner ◦ 3x Plasma knife ◦ 1x Rollbar Searchlight

Hernkyn Pioneers (80 Points) • 3x Hernkyn Pioneer ◦ 3x Bolt revolver ◦ 3x Bolt shotgun ◦ 1x HYLas rotary cannon ◦ 3x Magna-coil autocannon ◦ 1x Panspectral Scanner ◦ 3x Plasma knife ◦ 1x Rollbar Searchlight

Hernkyn Pioneers (80 Points) • 3x Hernkyn Pioneer ◦ 3x Bolt revolver ◦ 3x Bolt shotgun ◦ 1x HYLas rotary cannon ◦ 3x Magna-coil autocannon ◦ 1x Panspectral Scanner ◦ 3x Plasma knife ◦ 1x Rollbar Searchlight

Hernkyn Yaegirs (90 Points) • 1x Yaegir Theyn ◦ 1x Bolt revolver ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Plasma knife • 9x Hernkyn Yaegir ◦ 1x APM launcher ◦ 7x Bolt revolver ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Magna-coil rifle ◦ 7x Plasma knife

Archetype

Hearthguard-Heavy Hearthband

Thoughts

The Hearthband Detachment has been steadily gaining traction for the Leagues of Votann, where the ability to re-roll wound rolls of 1 against the closest target helps them push through damage with key units - specifically the Hearthguard and the Brokyr Thunderkin. Graviton Thunderkyn can eat well against Battlesuits and C'Tan, where having ANTI-VEHICLE and ANTI-MONSTER 3+ with re-rolls of 1 to wound can make pushing through 3-damage shots a lot easier. The Hearthguard aren't ideal threats into targets dropping -1 damage but they can use the Superior Craftsmanship Stratagem for +1 damage against monsters and vehicles in the Fight phase to help them clear that hurdle.

Andy Quas-Cohen - Necrons (Starshatter Arsenal) - 4th Place

The Silent King. Credit: Pendulin

The List

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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + FACTION KEYWORD: Xenos - Necrons + DETACHMENT: Starshatter Arsenal (Relentless Onslaught) + TOTAL ARMY POINTS: 2000pts + + WARLORD: Char2: The Silent King + ENHANCEMENT: Dread Majesty (on Char3: Catacomb Command Barge) & Chrono-impedance Fields (on Char5: Psychomancer) + NUMBER OF UNITS: 15 + SECONDARY: - Bring It Down: (4x2) + (1x6) - Assassination: 7 Characters +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

CHARACTER

Catacomb Command Barge (150 pts) • 1x Gauss cannon • 1x Overlord's blade • Resurrection orb • Dread Majesty (+30 pts)

Hexmark Destroyer (75 pts) • 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Enmitic disintegrator pistols

Nekrosor Ammentar (185 pts) • 1x Blade tail and whip coils • 1x Enmitic disintegrators • 1x Unmaker gauntlet • Nullstone field generator

Psychomancer (80 pts) • 1x Abyssal lance • Chrono-impedance Fields (+25 pts)

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

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

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

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

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

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

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

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

Lokhust Destroyers (40 pts) • 1x Lokhust Destroyer • 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Gauss cannon

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

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

Archetype

Ammentar Starshatter

Thoughts

The non-C'tan version of the Starshatter list reminds us that there's more going on with Necrons right now than just shoving four C'Tan into a list and forcing an opponent to deal with them. The Nekrosor is an incredible unit providing a ton of value and this army packs a number of Destroyer units he can be paired with to create a very deadly toolbox.

The Best of the Rest

The rest of the top cut was as follows:

5th - Christopher Langton - Chaos Daemons: A classic Daemonic Incursion list running Be'lakor, Kairos, a Lord of Change, an Endless Gift Great Unclean One, and Skarbrand.
6th - Greg Chamberlain - Leagues of Votann: A Hearthband list running 2x10 Hearthguard instead of 10/5/5.
7th - Jack Watkins - Blood Angels: Liberator Assault Group making use of the new and improved Sanguinary Priest.
8th - Joshua Rhodes - T'au Empire: More Mont'ka T'au.

Northern Rockies Spring Thaw 2026

47-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Great Falls, MT, United States on March 28 2026. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Jacob Collins - Necrons (Awakened Dynasty) - 1st Place

Nekrosor Ammentar. Credit: Rockfish

The List

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CHARACTER

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

C'tan Shard of the Nightbringer (325 pts) • 1x Gaze of death • 1x Scythe of the Nightbringer

Hexmark Destroyer (75 pts) • 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Enmitic disintegrator pistols

Nekrosor Ammentar (185 pts) • 1x Blade tail and whip coils • 1x Enmitic disintegrators • 1x Unmaker gauntlet • Warlord, Nullstone field generator

Skorpekh Lord (120 pts) • 1x Enmitic annihilator • 1x Flensing claw • 1x Hyperphase harvester • Enaegic Dermal Bond (+30 pts)

Technomancer (80 pts) • 1x Staff of light

Technomancer (80 pts) • 1x Staff of light

OTHER DATASHEETS

Canoptek Wraiths (220 pts) • 6x Wraith • 6x Particle caster • 6x Vicious claws

Canoptek Wraiths (220 pts) • 6x Wraith • 6x Particle caster • 6x Vicious claws

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

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

Lokhust Heavy Destroyers (110 pts) • 2x Destroyer • 2x Close combat weapon • 2x Enmitic exterminator

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

Skorpekh Destroyers (90 pts) • 3x Skorpekh Destroyer • 3x Skorpekh hyperphase weapons • Plasmacyte

Archetype

Melee Awakened Dynasty

Thoughts

A two-C'tan version of Awakened Dynasty focuses on the best the faction has to offer, with a mix of Tarpit Wraiths, two big bad C'tan, and a package of the Nekrosor and an assortment of various Destroyer Cult units to throw at opponents. The list itself is aptly named: There's a ton of models here with a 4+ save to cut through, and all of them have some form of regeneration to really punish you for not getting the job done.

James Walsh - Iron Hands (Hammer of Avernii) - 2nd Place (Undefeated)

Credit: Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones

The List

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IH - Hammer of Avernii (2000 Points)

Space Marines Iron Hands Hammer of Avernii Strike Force (2,000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Caanok Var (100 Points) • Warlord • 1x Axiom • 1x Storm bolter

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

Devastator Squad (120 Points) • 1x Devastator Sergeant ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Grav-pistol ◦ 1x Power fist • 4x Devastator ◦ 4x Bolt pistol ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Grav-cannon

Eradicator Squad (180 Points) • 1x Eradicator Sergeant ◦ 1x Bolt pistol ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Melta rifle • 5x Eradicator ◦ 5x Bolt pistol ◦ 5x Close combat weapon ◦ 3x Melta rifle ◦ 2x Multi-melta

Eradicator Squad (180 Points) • 1x Eradicator Sergeant ◦ 1x Bolt pistol ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Melta rifle • 5x Eradicator ◦ 5x Bolt pistol ◦ 5x Close combat weapon ◦ 3x Melta rifle ◦ 2x Multi-melta

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

Redemptor Dreadnought (205 Points) • 1x Icarus rocket pod • 1x Macro plasma incinerator • 1x Onslaught gatling cannon • 1x Redemptor fist • 1x Twin fragstorm grenade launcher

Redemptor Dreadnought (205 Points) • 1x Icarus rocket pod • 1x Macro plasma incinerator • 1x Onslaught gatling cannon • 1x Redemptor fist • 1x Twin fragstorm grenade launcher

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

Stormraven Gunship (280 Points) • 1x Armoured hull • 2x Hurricane bolter • 2x Stormstrike missile launcher • 1x Twin heavy plasma cannon • 1x Twin multi-melta

Stormraven Gunship (280 Points) • 1x Armoured hull • 2x Hurricane bolter • 2x Stormstrike missile launcher • 1x Twin heavy plasma cannon • 1x Twin multi-melta

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Archetype

Hammer of Avernii Iron Hands

Thoughts

It's been a minute since we've seen the Hammer of Avernii, which threatened to have some nasty lists at publish but was quickly overshadowed by a barrage of Ultramarines releases that reminded us that Gladius and new, Bluer Gladius were the right choices all along. The value here is having always-on re-rolls of 1 against your Oath of Moment target and the ability to pick a second target with Caanok Var after the first is destroyed. Var himself is a sneaky solo piece here, able to deep strike in and go back into reserves via the Dropship Extraction Stratagem.

The Best of the Rest

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

3rd - Aaron Turner - Chaos Daemons (Daemonic Incursion): An Incursion list with a surprising lack of Be'lakor, opting instead for Shalaxi, Rotigus, Skarbrand, and a Lord of Change for true cross-god unity.
4th - John Holbrook - Space Marines (Astartes) (Blade of Ultramar): Calgar and Ventris supported by Ballistii and a RepEx.
5th - Matthew Hartnett - Chaos Space Marines (Renegade Raiders): Huron and his boys join a Renegades army packing two Vindicators and two Predator Destructors.
6th - Mark Lundgren - Thousand Sons (Hexwarp Thrallband): Magnus and 25 terminators with [LETHAL HITS] show off how versatile the Thousand Sons are as a faction.
7th - Jaden Jones - Blood Angels (Angelic Inheritors): Triple Sanguinary Guard join a very tank-heavy Blood Angels force.
8th - Brett Sandersfeld - Adeptus Custodes (Lions of the Emperor): Custodes supported by a Knight Lancer.

Frost Spite GT 2026

38-player, 6-round Grand Tournament in Phoenix, AZ, United States on March 28 2026. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

The Showdown

This week our patrons - in their infinite and inscrutable wisdom - decided to punish us by voting for this T'au vs. T'au matchup as the showdown. Thanks for that, I guess.

Matchup & Mission - C (Linchpin + Tipping Point), GW Layout 2

Durante "Glynisir" Bozzini - T'au Empire (Mont'ka)

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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + FACTION KEYWORD: Xenos - T'au Empire + DETACHMENT: Mont'ka (Killing Blow) + TOTAL ARMY POINTS: 1985pts + + WARLORD: Char1: Commander Shadowsun + ENHANCEMENT: N / A + NUMBER OF UNITS: 17 + SECONDARY: - Bring It Down: (8x2) + (1x4) - Assassination: 2 Characters +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

CHARACTER

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

Ghostkeel Battlesuit (160 pts) • 1x Ghostkeel fists • 1x Cyclic ion raker • 1x Twin T'au flamer • Battlesuit support system

Hammerhead Gunship (145 pts) • 1x Armoured hull • 1x Railgun • 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

Krootox Riders (40 pts) • 1x Krootox Rider • 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Krootox fists • 1x Repeater cannon

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

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 smart missile system

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

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

Sky Ray Gunship (150 pts) • 1x Armoured hull • 1x Seeker missile rack • 2x Smart missile system

Stealth Battlesuits (100 pts) • 1x Stealth Shas'vre • 1x Battlesuit fists • 1x Burst cannon • Homing beacon • 4x Stealth Shas'ui • 4x Battlesuit fists • 4x Burst cannon

Stealth Battlesuits (100 pts) • 1x Stealth Shas'vre • 1x Battlesuit fists • 1x Burst cannon • Homing beacon • 4x Stealth Shas'ui • 4x Battlesuit fists • 4x Burst cannon

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

vs.

Travis Finell - T'au Empire (Mont'ka)

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00GT (1995 points)

T'au Empire Strike Force (2000 points) Mont'ka

CHARACTERS

Commander in Coldstar Battlesuit (120 points) • Warlord • 1x Battlesuit fists 1x Cyclic ion blaster 3x Fusion blaster 2x Shield Drone • Enhancement: Strike Swiftly

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

Broadside Battlesuits (80 points) • 1x Crushing bulk 1x Heavy rail rifle 2x Missile Drone 1x Seeker missile 1x Twin plasma rifle

Broadside Battlesuits (80 points) • 1x Crushing bulk 1x Heavy rail rifle 2x Missile Drone 1x Seeker missile 1x Twin plasma rifle

Broadside Battlesuits (80 points) • 1x Crushing bulk 1x Heavy rail rifle 2x Missile Drone 1x Seeker missile 1x Twin plasma rifle

Crisis Starscythe Battlesuits (110 points) • 1x Crisis Starscythe Shas'vre • 1x Battlesuit fists 1x Marker Drone 1x Shield Drone 2x T'au flamer • 2x Crisis Starscythe Shas'ui • 2x Battlesuit fists 2x Gun Drone 2x Shield Drone 4x T'au flamer

Crisis Starscythe Battlesuits (110 points) • 1x Crisis Starscythe Shas'vre • 1x Battlesuit fists 1x Marker Drone 1x Shield Drone 2x T'au flamer • 2x Crisis Starscythe Shas'ui • 2x Battlesuit fists 2x Gun Drone 2x Shield Drone 4x T'au flamer

Crisis Sunforge Battlesuits (140 points) • 1x Crisis Sunforge Shas'vre • 1x Battlesuit fists 2x Fusion blaster 1x Gun Drone 1x Shield Drone • 2x Crisis Sunforge Shas'ui • 2x Battlesuit fists 4x Fusion blaster 2x Gun Drone 2x Shield Drone

Hammerhead Gunship (145 points) • 2x Accelerator burst cannon 1x Armoured hull 1x Ion cannon 2x Seeker missile

Hammerhead Gunship (145 points) • 2x Accelerator burst cannon 1x Armoured hull 1x Ion cannon 2x Seeker missile

Hammerhead Gunship (145 points) • 2x Accelerator burst cannon 1x Armoured hull 1x Ion cannon 2x Seeker missile

Kroot Carnivores (65 points) • 1x Long-quill • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Kroot carbine 1x Kroot pistol • 9x Kroot Carnivore • 9x Close combat weapon 8x Kroot rifle 1x Tanglebomb launcher

Pathfinder Team (90 points) • 1x Pathfinder Shas'ui • 1x Close combat weapon 2x Gun Drone 1x Pulse carbine 1x Pulse pistol 1x Recon Drone 1x Semi-automatic grenade launcher • 9x Pathfinder • 9x Close combat weapon 3x Ion rifle 6x Pulse carbine 9x Pulse pistol

Pathfinder Team (90 points) • 1x Pathfinder Shas'ui • 1x Close combat weapon 2x Gun Drone 1x Pulse carbine 1x Pulse pistol 1x Recon Drone 1x Semi-automatic grenade launcher • 9x Pathfinder • 9x Close combat weapon 3x Ion rifle 6x Pulse carbine 9x Pulse pistol

Pathfinder Team (90 points) • 1x Pathfinder Shas'ui • 1x Close combat weapon 2x Gun Drone 1x Pulse carbine 1x Pulse pistol 1x Recon Drone 1x Semi-automatic grenade launcher • 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

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

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

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Thoughts

Both of these lists are more or less trying to do the same thing, but the interesting differences are in the constriction: Bozzini's list opts for triple Riptides and a heavier dose of Infiltrators with more Stealth Suits and a Ghostkeel while Finell's list opts for more of a gunline approach, getting its ion cannon shooting from a trio of Hammerheads and support from Broadsides and Crisis Suits. Both lists have a nightmare selection of shooting and scouting melta from Piranhas and Scout Squads, but there are more scoring pieces in Bozzini's list to work with if the mission calls for it.

We can pretend that these two players played a deadly game of cat-and-also-cat as they moved around the board but ultimately Bozzini's list has more mobility and forward presence, plus the ability to hide more easily. GW Layout 2 is fairly open, particularly on Tipping Point and Crucible of Battle deployments, and that can be a big advantage for a player going first in this matchup, which happened to be the case for Bozzini. Did Bozzini need to go first to win? Probably not. Did it set the stage for a blowout? Yeah, probably.

Result

T'au Empire (Mont'ka) Victory - 100 - 32

Durante "Glynisir" Bozzini - T'au Empire (Mont'ka) - 1st Place

Riptide Battlesuit. Credit: Jack Hunter

The List

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Archetype

Triple Riptide Mont'ka

Thoughts

Bozzini's was already setting the pace for T'au lists in the current meta and then the Twin Lance came along, letting him jettison Shadowsun for a clear upgrade. This list strikes hard and fast, with tons of forward presence to pen you in your deployment zone and take out key targets early with fusion blasters while Pathfinders and Vespid run up the score on you. The Triple Riptides give it a nasty, durable, mobile trio of supporting guns to work with.

The Best of the Rest

There were 2 more players on 5-1 records. They were:

2nd - Donovan Sailo - Deathwatch (Black Spear Task Force): Just a lot of Intercessors and Heavy Intercessors packing an eye-watering number of hellblaster and heavy bolt rifle shots.
3rd - Wyatt Harris - Genestealer Cult (Host of Ascension): Neophyte-heavy package supported by a trio of mortar Ridgerunners, Jackals, and Purestrains.

Batalla por la Roca

32-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Palma, Illes Balears, ES on March 28 2026. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Guille Ballester Vives - T'au Empire (Retaliation Cadre) - 1st Place

Shadowsun. Credit: Rockfish

The List

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Gt (2000 Points)

T'au Empire Retaliation Cadre Strike Force (2.000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Cadre Fireblade (50 Points) • 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Fireblade pulse rifle • 1x Marker Drone • 1x Shield Drone

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

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

BATTLELINE

Breacher Team (90 Points) • 1x Support turret • 1x Breacher Fire Warrior Shas'ui ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Guardian Drone ◦ 1x Gun Drone ◦ 1x Pulse blaster ◦ 1x Pulse pistol • 9x Breacher Fire Warrior ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 9x Pulse blaster ◦ 9x Pulse pistol

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

Crisis Starscythe Battlesuits (110 Points) • 1x Crisis Starscythe Shas'vre ◦ 1x Battlesuit fists ◦ 1x Marker Drone ◦ 1x Shield Drone ◦ 2x T'au flamer • 2x Crisis Starscythe Shas'ui ◦ 2x Battlesuit fists ◦ 2x Gun Drone ◦ 2x Shield Drone ◦ 4x T'au flamer

Crisis Starscythe Battlesuits (110 Points) • 1x Crisis Starscythe Shas'vre ◦ 1x Battlesuit fists ◦ 1x Marker Drone ◦ 1x Shield Drone ◦ 2x T'au flamer • 2x Crisis Starscythe Shas'ui ◦ 2x Battlesuit fists ◦ 2x Gun Drone ◦ 2x Shield Drone ◦ 4x T'au flamer

Hammerhead Gunship (145 Points) • 2x Accelerator burst cannon • 1x Armoured hull • 1x Railgun • 2x Seeker missile

Hammerhead Gunship (145 Points) • 2x Accelerator burst cannon • 1x Armoured hull • 1x Ion cannon • 2x Seeker missile

Kroot Carnivores (65 Points) • 1x Long-quill ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Kroot pistol ◦ 1x Kroot rifle • 9x Kroot Carnivore ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 8x Kroot rifle ◦ 1x Tanglebomb launcher

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

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

Retaliation Cadre

Thoughts

Hey look, it's more T'au. You can always tell when an army is too good because they end up having not just one but often multiple builds crushing the top of the standings - see Necrons for more details on that one. The Retaliation Cadre version of the list looks less like a gunline and trades its early game mobility for increased firepower up close, where Shadowsun and the Twin Lance are happy to operate. This means trading some scoring pieces for Crisis suits as well, since Starscythe Flamers at +1 Strength and AP are particularly solid.

The Best of the Rest

There were 5 more players on 4-1 records. They were:

2nd - Biel R - Adeptus Mechanicus (Haloscreed Battle Clade): Ironstriders, Infiltrators and Ruststalkers.
3rd - Nico Aun' Sud' Aca - T'au Empire (Kroot Hunting Pack): All the Kroot and the Twin Lance.
4th - Miquel Sastre - Orks (War Horde): Ghaz with the big Boyz, a bunch of other neat tools, including most uniquely a full Meganobz unit with a Cybork Warboss.
5th - José Carlos Bueno Martín - Chaos Daemons (Daemonic Incursion): Mega monster mash.
6th - Marc Kitos - Dark Angels (Wrath of the Rock): Lion, Deathwing, ICCs with a Judiciar and a big Hellblaster squad for Azrael.

WG MARCH 2026 GT - Warhammer 40k Tournament 2,000 Points

26-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom on March 28 2026. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Sam Johnson - Space Marines (Astartes) (Gladius Task Force) - 1st Place

Repulsor Executioner by Craig "MasterSlowPoke" Sniffen

The List

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Ultramarines live longer with Cal-gone (2000 points)

Space Marines Ultramarines Strike Force (2000 points) Gladius Task Force

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

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

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

BATTLELINE

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

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 1x Haywire Mine 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

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

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

Tank-heavy Gladius with Gulliman

Thoughts

We've seen this particular song and dance before, opting for Guilliman over Calgar with a heavy mix of big tanks and Ballistii to support a core of durable infantry. There aren't a ton of units in this list, but the units it has pack a real punch and are a pain to remove.

The Best of the Rest

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

2nd - Samuel Smith - Chaos Space Marines (Huron’s Marauders): Infantry-heavy list with Bile and Chosen Brick and two units of Accursed Cultists.
3rd - Hristo Nikolov - Tyranids (Invasion Fleet): Swarm and gun bug-skewed Fleet with two big Termagant squads, two Genestealer/Broodlord units and lots of Exocrines/Tyrannofexes.
4th - Patrick Harrison - Drukhari (Spectacle of Spite): Scourgeless pure-pressure Spectacle.
5th - Luke Gosling - Space Wolves (Saga of the Great Wolf): Great Wolf with a bit of everything, including a RepEx.

Wrap Up

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Innes Wilson - T'au Empire (Mont'ka) - 1st Place

The List

Archetype

Thoughts

Mani Cheema - Chaos Space Marines (Chaos Cult) - 2nd Place (Undefeated)

The List

Archetype

Thoughts

Alex Ginns - Leagues of Votann (Hearthband) - 3rd Place

The List

Archetype

Thoughts

Andy Quas-Cohen - Necrons (Starshatter Arsenal) - 4th Place

The List

Archetype

Thoughts

The Best of the Rest

Northern Rockies Spring Thaw 2026

Jacob Collins - Necrons (Awakened Dynasty) - 1st Place

The List

Archetype

Thoughts

James Walsh - Iron Hands (Hammer of Avernii) - 2nd Place (Undefeated)

The List

Archetype

Thoughts

The Best of the Rest

Frost Spite GT 2026

The Showdown

Matchup & Mission - C (Linchpin + Tipping Point), GW Layout 2

Thoughts

Result

Durante "Glynisir" Bozzini - T'au Empire (Mont'ka) - 1st Place

The List

Archetype

Thoughts

The Best of the Rest

Batalla por la Roca

Guille Ballester Vives - T'au Empire (Retaliation Cadre) - 1st Place

The List

Archetype

Thoughts

The Best of the Rest

WG MARCH 2026 GT - Warhammer 40k Tournament 2,000 Points

Sam Johnson - Space Marines (Astartes) (Gladius Task Force) - 1st Place

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The Best of the Rest

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