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.

Even now the WCW is well underway, and the great and good of the game are duking it out to see which armies and players rise to the top, which we'll look at next week. However, we've still got plenty left to cover from last weekend, so let's check in on our remaining events, which are:

GUTI Majestic Beasties IV (2024)
Tournois Blackshield Tournament - Compétitif/ Competitive
The Standoff 2024
The Gravel Pit #3
Manatorsk Open GT
The Hogtowner 2024
TLM x Layton November GT

Part 1 on Wednesday covered:

Alliance Open WH40K Grand Tournament 2024
BOLTERCON 2024 Warhammer 40k GT
The Hobart GT 2024
The 2nd Siege of Windsor GT
Dicehammer "Highlander" Charity 40k GT
Nemesis 40k 2024
El Legado de Dardo

GUTI Majestic Beasties IV (2024)

70-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA on November 16 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Sébastien Demeule - World Eaters (Berzerker Warband) - 1st Place

Credit: Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones

The List

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Surprise, speed and violence of action (1985 points)

World Eaters Strike Force (2000 points) Berzerker Warband

CHARACTERS

Angron (435 points) • Warlord • 1x Samni'arius and Spinegrinder

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

World Eaters Master of Executions (135 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

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 (180 points) • 1x Khorne Berzerker Champion • 1x Berzerker chainblade 1x Plasma pistol • 9x Khorne Berzerker • 7x Berzerker chainblade 7x Bolt pistol 1x Icon of Khorne 2x Khornate eviscerator 2x Plasma pistol

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

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

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

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

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

World Eaters Forgefiend (145 points) • 3x Ectoplasma cannon 1x Forgefiend claws

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Archetype

World Eaters Goodstuff

Thoughts

The World Eaters blueprint has stayed relatively unchanged - go fast, hit stuff, and hopefully get another bite at doing so when somehow, Angron returns. Despite catching a nerf or two in the last slate they have had a really good few weeks - why is this, Tom? I hear you cry! Well, one of their big predators in Thousand Sons has retreated considerably, Skysplinter is also in decline, and WE have always had some game into more static, tank line type armies, which are quite dominant in this meta. All in all, happy hunting for Khorne's boys, and I am here for it. Really well done on the event win!

Kylee Plouffe - Adepta Sororitas (Bringers of Flame) - 2nd Place

Credit: Keewa

The List

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2 Fast 2 Flame (2000 points)

Adepta Sororitas Strike Force (2000 points) Bringers of Flame

CHARACTERS

Dialogus (40 points) • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Dialogus staff

Morvenn Vahl (170 points) • Warlord • 1x Fidelis 1x Lance of Illumination 1x Paragon missile launcher

Triumph of Saint Katherine (250 points) • 1x Bolt pistols 1x Relic weapons

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Immolator (125 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Twin multi-melta

Immolator (125 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Twin multi-melta

Immolator (125 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Twin multi-melta

OTHER DATASHEETS

Castigator (160 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Castigator battle cannon 3x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Castigator (160 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Castigator battle cannon 3x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Castigator (160 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Castigator battle cannon 3x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Dominion Squad (125 points) • 1x Dominion Superior • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Combi-weapon 1x Power weapon • 9x Dominion • 9x Bolt pistol 5x Boltgun 9x Close combat weapon 4x Meltagun 1x Simulacrum Imperialis

Dominion Squad (125 points) • 1x Dominion Superior • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Combi-weapon 1x Power weapon • 9x Dominion • 9x Bolt pistol 5x Boltgun 9x Close combat weapon 4x Meltagun 1x Simulacrum Imperialis

Paragon Warsuits (220 points) • 1x Paragon Superior • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Multi-melta 1x Paragon grenade launchers 1x Paragon war blade • 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 Combi-weapon 1x Power weapon • 4x Retributor • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 4x Multi-melta

Seraphim Squad (90 points) • 1x Seraphim Superior • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power weapon • 4x Seraphim • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 4x Ministorum hand flamer

Archetype

Bringers of Flame Vahl / Triumph

Thoughts

Sisters players are increasingly falling back to Vahl and the Triumph, despite early noises to the tune of these being easy cuts to account for points costs. The reality is that after the nerfs Sisters players don't need to tech as much for the mirror, freed of the heavy burden of being better than everybody else. As such, Vahl's value goes up, as she remains a potent counter push and late game bully piece into the wider field and punishes armies looking to get aggressive into BoF - one of the things it doesn't enjoy. The Triumph ultimately hands out crucial buffs, helps Exorcists confirm kills, and serves as another counter push or surge piece. Lists feel better balanced with at least one, and often two of these units in. Amazing work on the top placing!

Garret Olson - Blood Angels (Liberator Assault Group) - 3rd Place

Mephiston, the Lord of Death. Credit: Corrode

The List

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The Bloody Boys and their return to the Barren Ruins of Baal (2000 Points)

Space Marines Blood Angels Liberator Assault Group Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Astorath (105 Points) • 1x The Executioner's Axe

Blood Angels Captain (90 Points) • 1x Inferno pistol • 1x Power fist • Enhancements: Rage-fuelled Warrior

Chief Librarian Mephiston (125 Points) • 1x Fury of the Ancients • 1x Plasma pistol • 1x Vitarus

Commander Dante (130 Points) • Warlord • 1x Perdition Pistol • 1x The Axe Mortalis

Lemartes (110 Points) • 1x Absolvor bolt pistol • 1x The Blood Crozius

BATTLELINE

Assault Intercessor Squad (75 Points) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant ◦ 1x Plasma pistol ◦ 1x Power fist • 4x Assault Intercessor ◦ 4x Astartes chainsword ◦ 4x Heavy bolt pistol

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Impulsor (80 Points) • 1x Armoured hull • 2x Fragstorm grenade launcher • 1x Ironhail heavy stubber • 1x Shield dome

OTHER DATASHEETS

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

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

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

Death Company Marines with Jump Packs (240 Points) • 10x Death Company Marine with Jump Packs ◦ 5x Astartes chainsword ◦ 2x Eviscerator ◦ 6x Heavy bolt pistol ◦ 2x Inferno pistol ◦ 2x Plasma pistol ◦ 3x Power fist

Death Company Marines with Jump Packs (240 Points) • 10x Death Company Marine with Jump Packs ◦ 5x Astartes chainsword ◦ 2x Eviscerator ◦ 6x Heavy bolt pistol ◦ 2x Inferno pistol ◦ 2x Plasma pistol ◦ 3x Power fist

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

Sanguinary Guard (270 Points) • 6x Sanguinary Guard ◦ 4x Angelus boltgun ◦ 6x Encarmine blade ◦ 2x Inferno pistol ◦ 1x Sanguinary Banner

Scout Squad (65 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

ALLIED UNITS

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

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Archetype

BA Full Send

Thoughts

The Blood Angels book is extremely fun. At least, Liberation Assault Group is, I've not seen anyone else trying anything else yet, but I'm sure I will! The meta isn't necessarily favourable to the sons of Sanguinius right now, but that hasn't stopped people swinging for the fences with all-in jump pack melee regardless. This list packs all the right HQs in - Lemartes and Astorath for the murder brickswith added resilience, Dante for a combat-swinging battle-shock and tougher anchor piece, and Mephiston because, well, he is simply incredible. LAG is light on trading pieces because of how much of a donkey punch it is capable of, and this means you have to use every unit correctly. Get it right, though, and you wreck face. Really well done on the top placing.

Logan Antonation - Space Wolves (Stormlance Task Force) - 4th Place

Logan Grimnar as Santa Claus. Credit: Kevin Stillman

The List

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gotta go fast (1990 points)

Space Marines Space Wolves Strike Force (2000 points) Stormlance Task Force

CHARACTERS

Logan Grimnar on Stormrider (180 points) • Warlord • 1x Flurry of teeth and claws 1x Storm bolter 1x The Axe Morkai

Wolf Guard Battle Leader on Thunderwolf (80 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Power fist 1x Storm Shield

Wolf Guard Battle Leader on Thunderwolf (80 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Power fist 1x Storm Shield

Wolf Guard Battle Leader on Thunderwolf (105 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Storm Shield 1x Thunder hammer • Enhancement: Hunter's Instincts

Wolf Lord on Thunderwolf (125 points) • 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Twin lightning claws • Enhancement: Fury of the Storm

Wolf Lord on Thunderwolf (100 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Power fist 1x Relic Shield

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

Fenrisian Wolves (30 points) • 5x Fenrisian Wolf • 5x Teeth and claws

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

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

Suppressor Squad (75 points) • 1x Suppressor Sergeant • 1x Accelerator autocannon 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon • 2x Suppressor • 2x Accelerator autocannon 2x Bolt pistol 2x Close combat weapon

Suppressor Squad (75 points) • 1x Suppressor Sergeant • 1x Accelerator autocannon 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon • 2x Suppressor • 2x Accelerator autocannon 2x Bolt pistol 2x Close combat weapon

Thunderwolf Cavalry (240 points) • 1x Thunderwolf Cavalry Pack Leader • 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Heirloom weapon 1x Storm Shield • 5x Thunderwolf Cavalry • 5x Crushing teeth and claws 5x Heirloom weapon 5x Storm Shield

Thunderwolf Cavalry (240 points) • 1x Thunderwolf Cavalry Pack Leader • 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Heirloom weapon 1x Storm Shield • 5x Thunderwolf Cavalry • 5x Crushing teeth and claws 5x Heirloom weapon 5x Storm Shield

Thunderwolf Cavalry (120 points) • 1x Thunderwolf Cavalry Pack Leader • 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Heirloom weapon 1x Storm Shield • 2x Thunderwolf Cavalry • 2x Crushing teeth and claws 2x Heirloom weapon 2x Storm Shield

Wulfen Dreadnought (130 points) • 1x Blizzard Shield 1x Fenrisian great axe 1x Heavy flamer

Wulfen Dreadnought (130 points) • 1x Blizzard Shield 1x Great wolf claw 2x Heavy flamer

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Archetype

Wolf Jail

Thoughts

Wolf Jail keeps on trucking, and I like the addition of a couple of cheeky Wulfen Dreadnoughts and Suppressor squads here. This gives you multiple ways to push out screens, and several action monkeys who are either fast enough, or durable enough for the job at hand. Double Infiltrator squads is a nice meta choice that gives you a lot of anti- Aquilon or anti-GSC space control, and I could see this list pushing out the dreads and Infiltrators to absorb a Broodsurge charge before rolling them with the Wolves. You have to think about these things ya know! Really well played.

The Best of the Rest

This event used brackets, so scores for the rest of the top players vary from 3-5 wins, so what I've done is cut this after the lowest-ranked 4-1 player. This gives us 9 more players to look at:

5th - Frederick Schellenberg - Chaos Daemons: Monster mash with some Beasts of Nurgle and Plague Drones in attendance.
6th - Sean Clancy - Astra Militarum: Alright Sean, fine, you win. An utterly brilliant and genuinely novel Guard list with massed Sentinels and a Stormsword. I'm in love.
7th - Chris Mcphee - Leagues of Votann: Double Land Fort, double Sagitaur, Bezerks and Hearthguard. Tried and true.
8th - Kieran Howlett - Imperial Knights: A Cerastus, a Castellan, and plenty of Armigers.
9th - Jason Wells - Astra Militarum: Some Taurox amidst the usual Tanks and Aquilons / Scions.
10th - Lawrence Hill - Aeldari: Avatar / Fire Prism Aeldari.
11th - Anthony Neithercut - Aeldari: Avatar/ Fire Prism Aeldari with a big block of Wraithblades.
12th - Ryan Block - Space Marines (Firestorm Assault Force): Double Redeemer, double Vindicator Firestorm.
13th - Sean Lengenfelder - Orks (War Horde): Mozrog leading massed Boyz and triple Kill Rig to battle.

Tournois Blackshield Tournament - Compétitif/ Competitive

42-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Montreal, Quebec, CA on November 16 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

John Winter Russell - Astra Militarum (Combined Regiment) - 1st Place

Lord Solar. Credit: Rockfish

The List

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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Player Name: John Winter Russell Factions Used: Astra Militarum Army Points: 2000 Army Enhancements: Grand Strategist on Temp. Command squad Detachment Rule: Combined Regiment

Number of units: 22 Bring it down: 16 (+sentiels coming back) Assassination: (7) 28 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Les hommes avec des pelles (2000 Points)

Astra Militarum Combined Regiment Strike Force (2000 Points)

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 (85 Points) • 1x Tempestor Prime ◦ 1x Command Rod ◦ 1x Tempestus dagger ◦ Enhancements: Grand Strategist • 4x Tempestus Scion ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 2x Hot-shot lasgun ◦ 1x Hot-shot laspistol ◦ 1x Medi-pack ◦ 1x Meltagun ◦ 1x Plasma gun ◦ 1x Regimental Standard

Militarum Tempestus Command Squad (70 Points) • 1x Tempestor Prime ◦ 1x Plasma pistol ◦ 1x Tempestus dagger • 4x Tempestus Scion ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 2x Hot-shot lasgun ◦ 1x Hot-shot laspistol ◦ 1x Medi-pack ◦ 1x Meltagun ◦ 1x Plasma gun ◦ 1x Regimental Standard

Militarum Tempestus Command Squad (70 Points) • 1x Tempestor Prime ◦ 1x Plasma pistol ◦ 1x Tempestus dagger • 4x Tempestus Scion ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 2x Hot-shot lasgun ◦ 1x Hot-shot laspistol ◦ 1x Medi-pack ◦ 1x Meltagun ◦ 1x Plasma gun ◦ 1x Regimental Standard

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 Regimental Standard • 1x Veteran Heavy Weapons Team ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Laspistol ◦ 1x Mortar

Tank Commander (225 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Demolisher battle cannon • 1x Heavy stubber • 1x Hunter-killer missile • 1x Lascannon • 2x Multi-melta

BATTLELINE

Death Korps of Krieg (65 Points) • 1x Death Korps Watchmaster ◦ 1x Plasma pistol ◦ 1x Power weapon • 9x Death Korps Trooper ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Death Korps Medi-pack ◦ 1x Grenade launcher ◦ 6x Lasgun ◦ 1x Meltagun ◦ 1x Plasma gun

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Chimera (70 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Chimera heavy flamer • 1x Heavy flamer • 1x Heavy stubber • 1x Hunter-killer missile • 1x Lasgun array

Taurox Prime (90 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Storm bolter • 1x Taurox gatling cannon • 1x Twin Taurox hot-shot volley gun

Taurox Prime (90 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Storm bolter • 1x Taurox gatling cannon • 1x Twin Taurox hot-shot volley gun

OTHER DATASHEETS

Attilan Rough Riders (120 Points) • 1x Rough Rider Sergeant ◦ 1x Hunting lance ◦ 1x Lasgun ◦ 1x Laspistol ◦ 1x Power sabre ◦ 1x Steed's hooves • 9x Rough Rider ◦ 9x Hunting lance ◦ 9x Lasgun ◦ 9x Laspistol ◦ 9x Steed's hooves

Kasrkin (110 Points) • 1x Kasrkin Sergeant ◦ 1x Plasma pistol ◦ 1x Power weapon • 9x Kasrkin ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 3x Hot-shot lasgun ◦ 1x Hot-shot laspistol ◦ 1x Hot-shot marksman rifle ◦ 1x Melta Mine ◦ 2x Meltagun ◦ 2x Plasma gun ◦ 1x Vox-caster

Regimental Attachés (40 Points) • 1x Master of Ordnance ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Laspistol • 1x Officer of the Fleet ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Laspistol • 1x Astropath ◦ 1x Astropath's stave ◦ 1x Laspistol

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 (55 Points) • 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Hunter-killer missile • 1x Lascannon • 1x Sentinel chainsaw

Scout Sentinels (55 Points) • 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Hunter-killer missile • 1x Lascannon • 1x Sentinel chainsaw

Tempestus Aquilons (90 Points) • 1x Tempestor Aquilon ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Hot-shot lascarbine ◦ 1x Sentry flamer • 8x Tempestus Aquilon ◦ 8x Close combat weapon ◦ 6x Hot-shot lascarbine ◦ 1x Hot‐shot long‐las ◦ 1x Melta carbine • 1x Gunfighter ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Hot-shot lascarbine

Tempestus Aquilons (90 Points) • 1x Tempestor Aquilon ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Hot-shot lascarbine ◦ 1x Sentry flamer • 8x Tempestus Aquilon ◦ 8x Close combat weapon ◦ 6x Hot-shot lascarbine ◦ 1x Hot‐shot long‐las ◦ 1x Melta carbine • 1x Gunfighter ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Hot-shot lascarbine

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

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

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

Archetype

Astra Militarum Mixed Arms

Thoughts

A run out for the full stack of Rough Riders here, which I have a lot of time for. This unit can counter charge, push out a big screening block ahead of the tanks, and boasts very nasty damage of it's own to boot. A bit terrain dependant, but an awesome unit to make work, as only a faction expert like John can! Guard feel like they're in a terrific spot where you can mix and match a wide range of tools and find a potent built to suit you, great to see. Well done on the event win!

The Best of the Rest

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

2nd - Franck Lortie - Adeptus Mechanicus (Skitarii Hunter Cohort): Full on Hunter Cohort jail.
3rd - Sebastian Hebert - Blood Angels (Liberator Assault Group): Go-wide triple Captain and special characters BA with a Repulsor and two Impulsors for staging.
4th - Robert Mailloux - Imperial Knights (Noble Lance): Canis, a Cerastus, and lots of Armigers.
5th - Matt McWatters - Astra Militarum: Double Rogal Dorn and a solo Basilisk behind the usual suspects.

The Standoff 2024

38-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Portland, ME, United States on November 16 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Steven Pampreen - Genestealer Cult (Biosanctic Broodsurge) - 1st Place

Genestealer Cult Patriarch. Credit - Soggy

The List

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++ Army Roster (Xenos - Genestealer Cults) [2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

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

Detachment: Biosanctic Broodsurge

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+ Character +

Abominant [95pts]: Predatory Instincts

Abominant [75pts]

Abominant [75pts]

Acolyte Iconward [50pts]

Patriarch [100pts]: Biomorph Adaption

+ Battleline +

Acolyte Hybrids with Autopistols [65pts]

. 4x Acolyte Hybrid w/ Auto Pistol: 4x Autopistol, 4x Cult Claws and Knife . Acolyte Leader: Cult Claws and Knife

Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers [70pts]

. 4x Acolyte Hybrid w/ Hand Flamer: 4x Cult Claws and Knife, 4x Hand Flamer . Acolyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Claws and Knife

Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers [70pts]

. 4x Acolyte Hybrid w/ Hand Flamer: 4x Cult Claws and Knife, 4x Hand Flamer . Acolyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Claws and Knife

Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers [70pts]

. 4x Acolyte Hybrid w/ Hand Flamer: 4x Cult Claws and Knife, 4x Hand Flamer . Acolyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Claws and Knife

Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers [70pts]

. 4x Acolyte Hybrid w/ Hand Flamer: 4x Cult Claws and Knife, 4x Hand Flamer . Acolyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Claws and Knife

Neophyte Hybrids [130pts]

. Neophyte Hybrid w/ Heavy Weapon: Seismic Cannon . 9x Neophyte Hybrid w/ Hybrid Firearm: 9x Autopistol, 9x Close Combat Weapon, 9x Hybrid Firearm . Neophyte Leader

. . Autopistol, Hybrid Firearm, and Close Combat Weapon

+ Infantry +

Aberrants [135pts]: Aberrant, Aberrant, Aberrant, Aberrant

Aberrants [135pts]: Aberrant, Aberrant, Aberrant, Aberrant

Aberrants [135pts]: Aberrant, Aberrant, Aberrant, Aberrant

Purestrain Genestealers [150pts]

. 10x Purestrain Genestealer: 10x Cult Claws and Talons

Purestrain Genestealers [75pts]

. 5x Purestrain Genestealer: 5x Cult Claws and Talons

Purestrain Genestealers [75pts]

. 5x Purestrain Genestealer: 5x Cult Claws and Talons

+ Mounted +

Atalan Jackals [80pts]

. 4x Atalan Jackal: 4x Atalan Small Arms, 4x Close Combat Weapon . Atalan Wolfquad: Heavy Stubber

+ Vehicle +

Achilles Ridgerunners [75pts]

. Achilles Ridgerunner: Heavy Mortar, Spotter

Achilles Ridgerunners [75pts]

. Achilles Ridgerunner: Heavy Mining Laser, Spotter

Achilles Ridgerunners [75pts]

. Achilles Ridgerunner: Heavy Mortar, Spotter

Goliath Rockgrinder [120pts]: Clearance Incinerator

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

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Archetype

Broodsurge Melee Pressure

Thoughts

A cool innovation here, as Steven packs in a 20 man Neophyte squad with Acolyte Iconward amongst the usual melee pressure tools. This gives you a stodgy, regenerating, and relatively cheap package you can secure objectives with as the rest of the army goes to work, safe in the knowledge that incidental fire is simply not going to clear it. At 130 for ten, using Neos as a tarpit is well worth exploring, and it looks like it worked wonders here! Well done on the event win.

The Best of the Rest

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

2nd - Cullen Burns - Astra Militarum (Combined Regiment): Triple Rogal Dorn Guard, hell yeah.
3rd - Drew Salzborn - T'au Empire (Kroot Hunting Pack): Triple Hammerhead Kroot Hunting Pack, hell yeah!
4th - Travis Morton - Grey Knights (Teleport Strike Force): Triple Librarian Grey Knights, HELL YEAH.
5th - Casey Glynn - Necrons (Hypercrypt Legion): Triple Ophidian Destroyer Necrons, HELL YEAH!
6th - Ari Chang - Drukhari (Skysplinter Assault): Triple Venom Drukhari... quite normal, but also double Voidraven!!
7th - Mason Welch - Orks (War Horde): Go-wide War Horde, that does also triple up on Trukks and Grotz. The power of three is real, guys.

The Gravel Pit #3

36-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Stockport, England, United Kingdom on November 16 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

The Showdown

Matchup & Mission - Death Guard versus Emperor's Children (Fellhammer Siegehost)

Aiden Smalley - Death Guard (Plague Company)

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I Am Become Unhinged (2000 points)

Death Guard Strike Force (2000 points) Plague Company

CHARACTERS

Death Guard Sorcerer in Terminator Armour (70 points) • 1x Curse of the Leper 1x Force weapon 1x Plague combi-bolter

Death Guard Sorcerer in Terminator Armour (70 points) • 1x Curse of the Leper 1x Force weapon 1x Plague combi-bolter

Lord of Contagion (80 points) • 1x Plagueblade

Mortarion (300 points) • Warlord • 1x Rotwind 1x Silence 1x The Lantern

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

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 6x Cultist firearm 1x Flamer 1x Grenade launcher 1x Heavy stubber

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 6x Cultist firearm 1x Flamer 1x Grenade launcher 1x Heavy stubber

Death Guard Predator Destructor (130 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Havoc launcher 2x Lascannon 1x Plague combi-bolter 1x Predator autocannon

Death Guard Predator Destructor (130 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Havoc launcher 2x Lascannon 1x Plague combi-bolter 1x Predator autocannon

Death Guard Predator Destructor (130 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Havoc launcher 2x Lascannon 1x Plague combi-bolter 1x Predator autocannon

Deathshroud Terminators (220 points) • 1x Deathshroud Champion • 1x Manreaper 2x Plaguespurt gauntlet • 5x Deathshroud Terminator • 5x Manreaper 5x Plaguespurt gauntlet

Deathshroud Terminators (220 points) • 1x Deathshroud Champion • 1x Manreaper 2x Plaguespurt gauntlet • 5x Deathshroud Terminator • 5x Manreaper 5x Plaguespurt gauntlet

Deathshroud Terminators (110 points) • 1x Deathshroud Champion • 1x Manreaper 2x Plaguespurt gauntlet • 2x Deathshroud Terminator • 2x Manreaper 2x Plaguespurt gauntlet

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

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

Poxwalkers (100 points) • 20x Poxwalker • 20x Improvised weapon

ALLIED UNITS

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

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

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vs.

Ashley Parkinson - Emperor's Children (Fellhammer Siege-Host)

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Kids Siege (2000 points)

Chaos Space Marines Emperor's Children Strike Force (2000 points) Fellhammer Siege-host

CHARACTERS

Chaos Lord (100 points) • 1x Daemon hammer 1x Plasma pistol • Enhancement: Iron Artifice

Chaos Lord in Terminator Armour (105 points) • 1x Combi-bolter 1x Exalted weapon • Enhancement: Bastion Plate

Lucius the Eternal (95 points) • Warlord • 1x Doom siren 1x Duellist's sword and Lash of Torment

Sorcerer in Terminator Armour (80 points) • 1x Chaos Familiar 1x Combi-bolter 1x Force weapon 1x Infernal Gaze

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

Legionaries (90 points) • 1x Aspiring Champion • 1x Chaos Icon 1x Close combat weapon 1x Heavy melee weapon 1x Plasma pistol • 4x Legionary • 3x Astartes chainsword 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Heavy melee weapon 1x Plasma pistol

Legionaries (90 points) • 1x Aspiring Champion • 1x Chaos Icon 1x Close combat weapon 1x Heavy melee weapon 1x Plasma pistol • 4x Legionary • 3x Astartes chainsword 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Heavy melee weapon 1x Plasma pistol

Legionaries (90 points) • 1x Aspiring Champion • 1x Chaos Icon 1x Close combat weapon 1x Heavy melee weapon 1x Plasma pistol • 4x Legionary • 3x Astartes chainsword 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Heavy melee weapon 1x Plasma pistol

Noise Marines (85 points) • 1x Noise Champion • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Doom siren 1x Sonic blaster • 4x Noise Marine • 1x Blastmaster 4x Bolt pistol 1x Chaos Icon 4x Close combat weapon 3x Sonic blaster

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

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

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

Chaos Land Raider (240 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Havoc launcher 2x Soulshatter lascannon 1x Twin heavy bolter

Chaos Terminator Squad (180 points) • 1x Terminator Champion • 1x Paired accursed weapons • 4x Chaos Terminator • 1x Chainfist 3x Combi-bolter 3x Power fist 1x Reaper autocannon

Chaos Terminator Squad (180 points) • 1x Terminator Champion • 1x Paired accursed weapons • 4x Chaos Terminator • 1x Chainfist 3x Combi-bolter 3x Power fist 1x Reaper autocannon

ALLIED UNITS

Knight Despoiler (415 points) • 1x Daemonbreath thermal cannon 1x Despoiler gatling cannon 1x Diabolus heavy stubber 1x Heavy darkflamer 1x Ruinspear rocket pod 1x Titanic feet

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Thoughts

Something of a mismatch in this final, as the anti-melee of the Death Guard squares up to the bitterness and angst of the Iron Warriors. Fellhammer boasts some neat tricks, and this list is very novel, packing in a Land Raider and a Despoiler for some hard targets. Fellhammer has a few tricks of relevance here too - Siegecraft handing out a -2 to charge is pretty punishing for the slow Death Guard (and good wider anti-GSC tech too, nice!), and Persistent Assailants offering up some rerolls helps deal with the debuffing in the green camp, but most of Fellhammer's defensive tools are for shooting, and that is not where the threat is coming from.

Mortarion's sons have loaded up on 15 Deathshroud, absolute melee blenders supported by a bunch of Predators and Drones. They can go wider with threats than the CSM list can, and they win an attrition war one things get up close and personal. The larger knight and Land Raider will struggle to have the same impact here as the MSU threats and don't really boast enough shooting to trouble Mortarion, who should become a runaway late game threat here with no activations in the CSM list to bother him. A storming Death Guard win looks likely, and that is how this one played out.

Result

Death Guard (Plague Company) Victory - 86 - 47

Aiden Smalley - Death Guard (Plague Company) - 1st Place

Credit: Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones

The List

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Archetype

Death Guard Mixed Arms

Thoughts

What happens when you take one of the best units in a faction and make it cheaper? Death Guard and GSC players can attest, it sure does help. Faction specialist Aiden enjoys the rotten fruits of Nurgle's Labour here with a very efficient list that blends Deathshroud melee push with plenty of backline shooting and scoring, as Mortarion holds it all together. Don't sleep on the 20 Poxwalkers - you can have these with Typhus in some match ups as a very obnoxious tarpit unit to compliment all the damage. Really well done on the event win Aiden!

The Best of the Rest

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

2nd - Markus Hinson - Grey Knights (Teleport Strike Force): Dreadknights with Canis Rex in tow.
3rd - Michael Duff - Tyranids (Crusher Stampede): The handsome, brilliant, and very huggable Mike Duff takes names with Crusher Stampede and triple Tyrannofex.
4th - Ashley Parkinson - Emperor's Children (Fellhammer Siege-Host): The Fellhammer list from the showdown.
5th - James Wilson - Death Guard: Multiple Wardogs supporting the Deathshroud / Predators package.
6th - Jack Ferguson - Death Guard: Another potent mixed arms Death Guard list with a single Brigand.
7th - David Jones - T'au Empire (Retaliation Cadre): Ret Cadre with a Broadside brick and double Riptide alongside the Crisis Suits.

Manatorsk Open GT

33-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Västra Götalands län, Sweden on November 16 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Olof Svensson - Genestealer Cult (Host of Ascension) - 1st Place

Genestealer Cults Goliath Rockgrinder. That Gobbo

The List

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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + FACTION KEYWORD: Xenos - Genestealer Cults + DETACHMENT: Host of Ascension + TOTAL ARMY POINTS: 1990pts + + SOUND TRACK: Angerfist - Incoming + + WARLORD: Char1: Primus + ENHANCEMENT: A Chink in Their Armour (on Char1: Primus) + NUMBER OF UNITS: 22 + SECONDARY: - Bring It Down: (6x2) + (2x4) - Assassination: 1 Characters - Cull The Horde: 1x5 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Char1: 1x Primus (100 pts): Warlord, A Chink in Their Armour, Cult Bonesword, Scoped Needle Pistol, Toxin Injector Claw

5x Acolyte Hybrids with Autopistols (65 pts) • 4x Acolyte Hybrid 1 with Cult Icon, Cult Claws and Knife 3 with Heavy Mining Tool • 1x Acolyte Leader: Autopistol, Leader's Bio-weapons 5x Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (70 pts) • 1x Acolyte Leader: Leader's Cult Weapons, Hand Flamer • 4x Acolyte Hybrid: 4 with Cult Claws and Knife, Hand Flamer 5x Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (70 pts) • 1x Acolyte Leader: Leader's Cult Weapons, Hand Flamer • 4x Acolyte Hybrid: 4 with Cult Claws and Knife, Hand Flamer 5x Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (70 pts) • 1x Acolyte Leader: Leader's Cult Weapons, Hand Flamer • 4x Acolyte Hybrid: 4 with Cult Claws and Knife, Hand Flamer 5x Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (70 pts) • 1x Acolyte Leader: Leader's Cult Weapons, Hand Flamer • 4x Acolyte Hybrid: 4 with Cult Claws and Knife, Hand Flamer 5x Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (70 pts) • 1x Acolyte Leader: Leader's Cult Weapons, Hand Flamer • 4x Acolyte Hybrid: 4 with Cult Claws and Knife, Hand Flamer 10x Neophyte Hybrids (65 pts) • 9x Neophyte Hybrid 1 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Mining Laser 1 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Seismic Cannon 4 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Hybrid Firearm 1 with Cult Icon, Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Hybrid Firearm 1 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Flamer 1 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Webber • 1x Neophyte Leader: Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Hybrid Firearm 10x Neophyte Hybrids (65 pts) • 9x Neophyte Hybrid 1 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Mining Laser 1 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Seismic Cannon 4 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Hybrid Firearm 1 with Cult Icon, Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Hybrid Firearm 1 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Flamer 1 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Webber • 1x Neophyte Leader: Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Hybrid Firearm 20x Neophyte Hybrids (130 pts) • 19x Neophyte Hybrid 2 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Heavy Stubber 2 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Seismic Cannon 10 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Hybrid Firearm 1 with Cult Icon, Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Hybrid Firearm 2 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Grenade Launcher 2 with Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Webber • 1x Neophyte Leader: Autopistol, Close Combat Weapon, Hybrid Firearm

5x Purestrain Genestealers (75 pts): 5 with Cult Claws and Talons 5x Purestrain Genestealers (75 pts): 5 with Cult Claws and Talons 5x Atalan Jackals (80 pts) • 4x Atalan Jackal 1 with Atalan Small Arms, Close Combat Weapon 2 with Atalan Power Weapon, Atalan Small Arms 1 with Grenade Launcher, Close Combat Weapon • 1x Atalan Wolfquad: Atalan Small Arms, Close Combat Weapon, Atalan Incinerator 5x Atalan Jackals (80 pts) • 4x Atalan Jackal 1 with Atalan Small Arms, Close Combat Weapon 2 with Atalan Power Weapon, Atalan Small Arms 1 with Grenade Launcher, Close Combat Weapon • 1x Atalan Wolfquad: Atalan Small Arms, Close Combat Weapon, Atalan Incinerator 2x Achilles Ridgerunners (150 pts): 2 with Spotter, Armoured Hull, Twin Heavy Stubber, Heavy Mining Laser 2x Achilles Ridgerunners (150 pts): 2 with Spotter, Armoured Hull, Twin Heavy Stubber, Heavy Mining Laser 1x Achilles Ridgerunners (75 pts): Survey Augur, Armoured Hull, Twin Heavy Stubber, Heavy Mortar 1x Goliath Rockgrinder (120 pts): Demolition Charge Cache, Drilldozer Blade, Heavy Stubber, Clearance Incinerator 1x Goliath Rockgrinder (120 pts): Demolition Charge Cache, Drilldozer Blade, Heavy Stubber, Clearance Incinerator 1x Goliath Rockgrinder (120 pts): Demolition Charge Cache, Drilldozer Blade, Heavy Stubber, Clearance Incinerator 1x Goliath Truck (85 pts): Demolition Charge Cache, Goliath Wheels, Heavy Stubber, Twin Autocannon 1x Goliath Truck (85 pts): Demolition Charge Cache, Goliath Wheels, Heavy Stubber, Twin Autocannon

Archetype

Hosts of Ascension Mech Pressure

Thoughts

GSC have arrived as a top contender in 10th for the first time since their index was taken outside and shot, and several different builds are succeeding. This Host of Ascension list packs in some of the Rockgrinder / Flamer Acolyte trading and scoring of Outlander Claw but compliments them with a nasty drop turn in support. The Chink in their Armour Primus Neos will delete most things upon arrival, and this list has enough board presence to let it do it's thing without surrendering too much board control. Really potent and effective, very well done.

The Best of the Rest

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

2nd - Simon Olsson - Adepta Sororitas (Hallowed Martyrs): Massed Hallowed Martyrs characters with Vahl and Castigator support.
3rd - Daniel Ström - Death Guard (Plague Company): Plague Marine / Deathshroud / Brigand Death Guard - strong week for the smelly lads!
4th - Mikael Denoeuveglise - World Eaters (Berzerker Warband): World Eaters Eightbound spam.

The Hogtowner 2024

30-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Toronto, ON, Canada on November 16 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

The missions at this event were using some special secret twists you can see here.

The TOs also sent us some cool photos from the event, including the awesome army of Best Overall player Jesse McGibney!

Hogtowner Best Overall Jesse McGibney. Credit: Hogtowner

Credit: Hogtowner

Credit: Hogtowner

Raf Brusilow - Aeldari (Battle Host) - 1st Place

Credit: Keewa

The List

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Rainbow Saim-Hann Aspekktz Elfdurrrrzzz (1995 points)

Aeldari Strike Force (2000 points) Battle Host

CHARACTERS

Autarch Wayleaper (150 points) • Warlord • 1x Dragon fusion gun 1x Howling Banshee Mask 1x Star glaive • Enhancement: The Phoenix Gem

Avatar of Khaine (335 points) • 1x The Wailing Doom

Death Jester (105 points) • 1x Jester's blade 1x Shrieker cannon • Enhancement: Fate's Messenger

Farseer (80 points) • 1x Eldritch Storm 1x Shuriken pistol 1x Witchblade

Troupe Master (70 points) • 1x Fusion pistol 1x Troupe Master's blade • Enhancement: The Weeping Stones

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Wave Serpent (110 points) • 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Twin bright lance 1x Wraithbone hull

OTHER DATASHEETS

Dire Avengers (140 points) • 1x Dire Avenger Exarch • 2x Avenger shuriken catapult 1x Close combat weapon • 9x Dire Avenger • 9x Avenger shuriken catapult 9x Close combat weapon

Falcon (130 points) • 1x Bright lance 1x Pulse laser 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Wraithbone hull

Falcon (130 points) • 1x Bright lance 1x Pulse laser 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Wraithbone hull

Howling Banshees (70 points) • 1x Howling Banshee Exarch • 1x Executioner 1x Shuriken pistol • 4x Howling Banshee • 4x Banshee blade 4x Shuriken pistol

Rangers (55 points) • 5x Ranger • 5x Close combat weapon 5x Ranger long rifle 5x Shuriken pistol

Shining Spears (90 points) • 1x Shining Spear Exarch • 1x Shimmershield 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Star lance • 2x Shining Spear • 2x Laser lance 2x Twin shuriken catapult

Shroud Runners (80 points) • 3x Shroud Runner • 3x Close combat weapon 3x Ranger long rifle 3x Scatter laser 3x Shuriken pistol

Striking Scorpions (65 points) • 1x Striking Scorpion Exarch • 1x Mandiblasters 1x Scorpion chainsword 1x Scorpion's claw • 4x Striking Scorpion • 4x Mandiblasters 4x Scorpion chainsword 4x Shuriken pistol

Troupe (75 points) • 1x Lead Player • 1x Aeldari power sword 1x Fusion pistol • 4x Player • 1x Fusion pistol 4x Harlequin's special weapon 3x Shuriken pistol

Vypers (75 points) • 1x Bright lance 1x Twin shuriken catapult 1x Wraithbone hull

War Walkers (110 points) • 2x Bright lance 1x War Walker feet

Warp Spiders (125 points) • 1x Warp Spider Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 2x Death spinner 1x Powerblades • 4x Warp Spider • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Death spinner

Archetype

Aeldari Mixed Arms

Thoughts

Fallen from grace for past excesses, the Aeldari continue to battle against the tide and achieve victories where they can... I always enjoy it when the lore matches the tabletop! A rare win for the Battle Host here, utilising the power of the Avatar of Khaine as an anchor whilst Falcon ferried Aspects pick off other targets. There is plenty of juice in this index, as we await fresh rules for the pointy ears, very well done on the event win!

The Best of the Rest

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

2nd - Shane Phillips - Necrons (Canoptek Court): A re-emerged Canoptek Court! Very spicy.
3rd - Jesse McGibney - Space Marines (Astartes) (Vanguard Spearhead): Ultramarines Vanguard with an Aggressor blob and some tanks.
4th - Jeremy Kingston - Adeptus Custodes (Shield Host): Mixed arms double Caladius Custodes.
5th - Ciaran Kelly - T'au Empire (Retaliation Cadre): Massed Crisis Ret Cadre with two big bricks of Krootox for counter charge.

TLM x Layton November GT

27-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Altamonte Springs, FL, United States on November 16 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

David Klovstad - World Eaters (Berzerker Warband) - 1st Place

Credit: Ian Doughty

The List

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Terms & conditions (1995 Points)

World Eaters Berzerker Warband Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Angron (435 Points) • Warlord • 1x Samni'arius and Spinegrinder

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

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

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

World Eaters Chaos Spawn (70 Points) • 2x Chaos Spawn ◦ 2x Hideous mutations

World Eaters Chaos Spawn (70 Points) • 2x Chaos Spawn ◦ 2x Hideous mutations

World Eaters Chaos Spawn (70 Points) • 2x Chaos Spawn ◦ 2x Hideous mutations

World Eaters Terminator Squad (360 Points) • 1x World Eaters Terminator Champion ◦ 1x Chainfist ◦ 1x Combi-bolter • 9x World Eaters Terminator ◦ 1x Chainfist ◦ 5x Combi-bolter ◦ 2x Paired accursed weapons ◦ 6x Power fist ◦ 2x Reaper autocannon

World Eaters Terminator Squad (360 Points) • 1x World Eaters Terminator Champion ◦ 1x Chainfist ◦ 1x Combi-bolter • 9x World Eaters Terminator ◦ 1x Chainfist ◦ 5x Combi-bolter ◦ 2x Paired accursed weapons ◦ 6x Power fist ◦ 2x Reaper autocannon

World Eaters Terminator Squad (360 Points) • 1x World Eaters Terminator Champion ◦ 1x Chainfist ◦ 1x Combi-bolter • 9x World Eaters Terminator ◦ 1x Chainfist ◦ 5x Combi-bolter ◦ 2x Paired accursed weapons ◦ 6x Power fist ◦ 2x Reaper autocannon

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Archetype

Triple Terminator is Real

Thoughts

30 Terminators is still real, and it still wants to hurt you. Glorious all in Terminator spam with the amazing tricks and buffs of the World Eaters detachment. Extremely funny, and extremely dangerous. Really well done on the event win!

The Best of the Rest

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

2nd - Bryce Bennett - Orks (War Horde): Go-wide War Horde with some Kill Rigs and a big Squig brick.
3rd - Todd Rix - Imperial Knights (Noble Lance): Canis, Cerastus, and lots of Armigers.
4th - Riley Corbitt - Aeldari (Battle Host): MSU Ynnari with some D Cannons.

Wrap Up

There we are folks! An absolute tonne of Warhammer being played. Death Guard on the rise, lots of new builds in the mix, and successes for shooty AND combat armies, you love to see it. Get those last few weekends in, it's almost Christmas!!!

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