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Competitive Innovations in 10th: Festive Fury pt.2

by Lowest of Men | Dec 08 2023
We need all the Warhammer you have.

...no that's too much.

A plus-ultra sized week continues here, with another seven events on the docket. Let's see how it's looking out there.

Today we have Lowest of Men investigating:
  • Warzone: Atlanta 2023 Warhammer 40k Major Tournament (Major)
  • Warhound GT in December at Game Grid (Major)
  • Iron Cage GT: Winter Whammy
  • HEROCON
  • Team arKCanite Presents: Winter Slaughter
  • Sword and Board Warhammer 40K Tournament
  • Winter War Zone 2023
If you're looking for any of the following, go look at Part 1 with Wings:
  • The Leicester UKTC  Super-Major (Supermajor)
  • Feliz Exterminatus (Major)
  • Merry Slaaneshmass 2023 (Major)
  • Obsec presents the 9th annual Perth GT, 40k Masters 2023
  • Waisted Potential Presents: YYC LVO PREP Ogres Den December GT
  • Évzáró Gálatorna 2023
  • Eye of Terror Fall '23 GT

Warzone: Atlanta 2023 Warhammer 40k Major Tournament

95-player, 7-round Major in Atlanta, GA, US on December 01 2023. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Warzone Atlanta does an unusual thing where the first two rounds are optional (though required for best general).

Z Martin - Aeldari (Battle Host) - 1st Place

Craftworld Mymeara Storm Guardians. Credit: Jack Hunter

The List

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Z-dar (1995 Points)

Aeldari Battle Host Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Autarch (75 Points) • Warlord • 1x Dragon fusion gun 1x Mandiblasters 1x Star glaive

Farseer Skyrunner (90 Points) • 1x Eldritch Storm 1x Shuriken pistol 1x Twin shuriken catapult 1x Witchblade

Fuegan (115 Points) • 1x Searsong 1x The Fire Axe

Karandras (100 Points) • 1x Arhra’s Bane 1x Isirmathil 1x The Scorpion’s Bite

Solitaire (115 Points) • 1x Solitaire weapons

BATTLELINE

Storm Guardians (115 Points) • 10x Storm Guardian • 2x Aeldari flamer 2x Aeldari power sword 8x Guardian combat weapon 2x Guardian fusion gun 6x Shuriken pistol • 1x Serpent’s Scale Platform • 1x Guardian combat weapon 1x Serpent shield

OTHER DATASHEETS

Falcon (140 Points) • 1x Bright lance 1x Pulse laser 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Wraithbone hull

Falcon (140 Points) • 1x Bright lance 1x Pulse laser 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Wraithbone hull

Falcon (140 Points) • 1x Bright lance 1x Pulse laser 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Wraithbone hull

Fire Dragons (85 Points) • 1x Fire Dragon Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Firepike • 4x Fire Dragon • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Dragon fusion gun

Fire Dragons (85 Points) • 1x Fire Dragon Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Firepike • 4x Fire Dragon • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Dragon fusion gun

Fire Dragons (85 Points) • 1x Fire Dragon Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Firepike • 4x Fire Dragon • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Dragon fusion gun

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

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

Striking Scorpions (75 Points) • 1x Striking Scorpion Exarch • 1x Biting blade 1x Mandiblasters • 4x Striking Scorpion • 4x Mandiblasters 4x Scorpion chainsword 4x Shuriken pistol

Striking Scorpions (75 Points) • 1x Striking Scorpion Exarch • 1x Biting blade 1x Mandiblasters • 4x Striking Scorpion • 4x Mandiblasters 4x Scorpion chainsword 4x Shuriken pistol

Support Weapons (125 Points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x D-cannon 1x Shuriken catapult

Support Weapons (125 Points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x D-cannon 1x Shuriken catapult

Support Weapons (125 Points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x D-cannon 1x Shuriken catapult

Swooping Hawks (75 Points) • 1x Swooping Hawk Exarch • 1x Aeldari power sword 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hawk’s talon • 4x Swooping Hawk • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Lasblaster

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Archetype

Aeldari Mech Slayers

Thoughts

Aeldari might, might just be starting to evolve again as the slate beckons. This build highlights a possible direction for the pointy eared in a meta filled with vehicles and big melee brawlers. Fire Dragons and Falcons can hit extremely hard and rinse enemy armour, D Cannons make a return as a very dangerous elite slayer that doesn't need to stick a head out to engage, and overall the threats are spread once wider again without the need to invest in the expensive heavy hitters like Wraithguard and the Yncarne. It'll be intriguing to see if this becomes the new trend! Well done on the first place.

David Purcell - Astra Militarum (Combined Regiment) - 2nd Place

Leman Russ Battle Tank. Credit: Rockfish Leman Russ Battle Tank. Credit: Rockfish

The List

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++ Army Roster (Imperium - Astra Militarum) [2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

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

Detachment: Combined Regiment

Show/Hide Options: Agents of the Imperium are visible, Imperial Knights are visible, Legends are visible, Titans are visible, Unaligned Forces are visible, Unaligned Fortifications are visible

+ Epic Hero +

Lord Solar Leontus [125pts]

+ Character +

Platoon Command Squad [60pts] . Platoon Commander: Plasma Pistol, Power Fist . Veteran Guardsman: Plasma Gun . Veteran Guardsman w/ Master Vox . Veteran Guardsman w/ Medi-pack . Veteran Guardsman w/ Regimental Standard

Tank Commander [205pts]: Demolisher Battle Cannon, Heavy Stubber, Hunter-killer Missile, Lascannon . Two Multi-meltas

Tank Commander [205pts]: Demolisher Battle Cannon, Heavy Stubber, Hunter-killer Missile, Lascannon . Two Multi-meltas

Tank Commander [205pts]: Demolisher Battle Cannon, Heavy Stubber, Hunter-killer Missile, Lascannon . Two Multi-meltas

+ Battleline +

Catachan Jungle Fighters [55pts] . 1 Jungle Fighter Sergeant and 9 Jungle Fighters . . 6x Jungle Fighter: 6x Close Combat Weapon, 6x Lasgun . . 2x Jungle Fighter w/ Flamer: 2x Close Combat Weapon, 2x Flamer . . Jungle Fighter w/ Vox-caster

Catachan Jungle Fighters [55pts] . 1 Jungle Fighter Sergeant and 9 Jungle Fighters . . 6x Jungle Fighter: 6x Close Combat Weapon, 6x Lasgun . . 2x Jungle Fighter w/ Flamer: 2x Close Combat Weapon, 2x Flamer . . Jungle Fighter w/ Vox-caster

Catachan Jungle Fighters [55pts] . 1 Jungle Fighter Sergeant and 9 Jungle Fighters . . 6x Jungle Fighter: 6x Close Combat Weapon, 6x Lasgun . . 2x Jungle Fighter w/ Flamer: 2x Close Combat Weapon, 2x Flamer . . Jungle Fighter w/ Vox-caster

+ Infantry +

Bullgryn Squad [160pts] . Bullgryn: Brute Shield, Bullgryn Maul . Bullgryn: Brute Shield, Bullgryn Maul . Bullgryn: Brute Shield, Bullgryn Maul . Bullgryn: Brute Shield, Bullgryn Maul . Bullgryn: Brute Shield, Bullgryn Maul . Bullgryn Bone 'ead: Brute Shield, Bullgryn Maul

+ Vehicle +

Basilisk [135pts]: Heavy Bolter, Hunter-killer Missile

Leman Russ Executioner [180pts]: Armoured Tracks, Hunter-killer Missile, Lascannon, Storm Bolter . 2 Multi-meltas

Manticore [150pts]: Heavy Bolter, Hunter-killer Missile

Scout Sentinels [60pts] . Scout Sentinel: Hunter-killer Missile, Lascannon, Sentinel Chainsaw

Scout Sentinels [60pts] . Scout Sentinel: Hunter-killer Missile, Lascannon, Sentinel Chainsaw

Scout Sentinels [60pts] . Scout Sentinel: Hunter-killer Missile, Lascannon, Sentinel Chainsaw

+ Dedicated Transport +

Chimera [70pts]: Chimera Heavy Flamer, Heavy Flamer, Heavy Stubber, Hunter-killer Missile

Chimera [70pts]: Chimera Heavy Flamer, Heavy Flamer, Heavy Stubber, Hunter-killer Missile

+ Allied Units +

Callidus Assassin [90pts]

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

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Archetype

Guard Mixed Arms

Thoughts

Another top placing for the humble guard index, which packs mission play and hard target removal in the form of Russ tanks and Catachans, with plenty of flex left over for game play assets like Sentinels and Ogryns. Less dependent on artillery here (though a couple of pieces make an appearance), the guard book can go-wide with units to score and shoot with, and in careful hands can box with the best of them. Really well done on taking second place David!

Chris Dailey - Astra Militarum (Combined Regiment) - 3rd Place

Rogal Dorn Battle Tank. Credit: Scott Horras "Heresy"

The List

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DORNzone Atlanta (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

Platoon Command Squad (60 points) • 1x Platoon Commander • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power weapon • 4x Veteran Guardsman • 4x Close combat weapon 3x Lasgun 4x Laspistol 1x Master Vox 1x Medi-pack 1x Plasma gun 1x Regimental Standard

Tank Commander (220 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Demolisher battle cannon 1x Heavy stubber 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Lascannon 2x Multi-melta • Enhancement: Grand Strategist

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

Infantry Squad (60 points) • 1x Sergeant • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power weapon • 7x Guardsman • 7x Close combat weapon 6x Lasgun 1x Plasma gun 1x Vox-caster • 1x Heavy Weapons Team • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Laspistol 1x Mortar

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

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

Bullgryn Squad (160 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

Cyclops Demolition Vehicle (25 points)

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 Eradicator (160 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Eradicator nova cannon 1x Heavy stubber 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Lascannon 2x Multi-melta

Rogal Dorn Battle Tank (260 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 (260 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

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Archetype

Guard Double Dorn

Thoughts

As if to hammer that point home, another Guard offering! This one puts two heavy hitters in the firing line with Rogal Dorn goodness, but otherwise the basic concept remains the same. Blast the foe away at a distance and use cheap OC2 infantry to deny and to score. Note the cheeky Cyclops Demolition Vehicle for sneaking into hard to reach places, such a cheap little secondary scoring asset. Very well done sir!

Daniel Hesters - Aeldari (Battle Host) - 4th Place

Credit: Greg Narro

The List

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Aldari WZA (1985 points)

Aeldari Strike Force (2000 points) Battle Host

CHARACTERS

Autarch Wayleaper (140 points) • Warlord • 1x Dragon fusion gun 1x Howling Banshee Mask 1x Star glaive • Enhancement: The Phoenix Gem

Fuegan (115 points) • 1x Searsong 1x The Fire Axe

Illic Nightspear (70 points) • 1x Aeldari power sword 1x Shuriken pistol 1x Voidbringer

Solitaire (115 points) • 1x Solitaire weapons

The Yncarne (350 points) • 1x Swirling soul energy 1x Vilith-zhar, the Sword of Souls

OTHER DATASHEETS

Falcon (140 points) • 1x Bright lance 1x Pulse laser 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Wraithbone hull

Fire Dragons (85 points) • 1x Fire Dragon Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Firepike • 4x Fire Dragon • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Dragon fusion gun

Night Spinner (180 points) • 1x Doomweaver 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Wraithbone hull

Night Spinner (180 points) • 1x Doomweaver 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Wraithbone hull

Night Spinner (180 points) • 1x Doomweaver 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Wraithbone hull

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

Voidweaver (125 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Prismatic cannon 2x Shuriken cannon

Voidweaver (125 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Prismatic cannon 2x Shuriken cannon

Voidweaver (125 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Prismatic cannon 2x Shuriken cannon

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Archetype

Aeldari Hybrid

Thoughts

Something of a mixed build here that channels some of the known qualities (Nightspinners, Fuegan, the Yncarne), but backs them up with some of the new arrivals (Falcons and Fire Dragons), as well as a run out for the Voidweavers. The latter have a lot of sneaky play with their ability to force a battleshock which can help to swing primary and deny enemy opportunities for counterplay. A great list that spreads the threats wide, very well done!

The Best of the Rest

There were 7 more players on 5 wins, either going 5-2 or 5-0 from round 3. They were:
  • 5th - Namon Allen - T'au Empire: Triple Ghostkeel, Triple Skyray, loads of supporting utility. An absolute banger of a list.
  • 6th - Thomas Byrd - Ultramarines: Gladius Ultramarines with the Company Heroes and Aggressor / Calgar combos on display, with a lot of Inceptors supporting.
  • 7th - Seth Piper - Black Templars: Double Redemptor, double Sword Brethren, some Crusaders and the hard hitting characters.
  • 8th - Nick Keever - Leagues of Votann: Five Sagitaur, Fifteen Hearthguard, and an Ironmaster / Thunderkyn brick.
  • 9th - Collin Cochran - Chaos Space Marines: Abaddon gunline CSM.
  • 10th - Kyle Jackling - Leagues of Votann: 20 Hearthguard, triple Sagitaur, single Fort. Punchy!
  • 11th - Gabriel Nixon - Death Guard: List unsubmitted. I bet it smelled.

Warhound GT in December at Game Grid

60-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Lehi, UT, US on December 02 2023. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Chase Chappell - Grey Knights (Teleport Strike Force) - 1st Place

Grey Knights Stormraven Gunship. Credit: Colin Ward

The List

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nothing to see here just 30 termies (2000 points)

Grey Knights Strike Force (2000 points) Teleport Strike Force

CHARACTERS

Brotherhood Librarian (130 points) • 1x Combi-weapon 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Purge Soul • Enhancement: Sigil of Exigence

Brotherhood Librarian (100 points) • 1x Combi-weapon 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Purge Soul

Castellan Crowe (75 points) • 1x Black Blade of Antwyr 1x Purifying Flame 1x Storm bolter

Kaldor Draigo (125 points) • Warlord • 1x Scourging 1x Storm bolter 1x The Titansword

BATTLELINE

Brotherhood Terminator Squad (210 points) • 1x Terminator Justicar • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Storm bolter • 4x Brotherhood Terminator • 1x Ancient’s Banner 1x Incinerator 1x Narthecium 4x Nemesis force weapon 2x Storm bolter

Strike Squad (125 points) • 1x Justicar • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Storm bolter • 4x Grey Knight • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Incinerator 3x Nemesis force weapon 3x Storm bolter

OTHER DATASHEETS

Grey Knights Land Raider Redeemer (260 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 2x Flamestorm cannon 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Multi-melta 1x Storm bolter 1x Twin assault cannon

Grey Knights Stormraven Gunship (265 points) • 1x Armoured hull 2x Hurricane bolter 2x Stormstrike missile launcher 1x Twin lascannon 1x Twin multi-melta

Interceptor Squad (135 points) • 1x Interceptor Justicar • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Storm bolter • 4x Interceptor • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Incinerator 3x Nemesis force weapon 3x Storm bolter

Paladin Squad (225 points) • 1x Paragon • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Storm bolter • 3x Paladin • 3x Nemesis force weapon 2x Psycannon 1x Storm bolter • 1x Paladin Ancient • 1x Ancient’s Banner 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Psycannon

Purifier Squad (260 points) • 1x Knight of the Flame • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Purifying Flame 1x Storm bolter • 9x Purifier • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Incinerator 5x Nemesis force weapon 9x Purifying Flame 5x Storm bolter

ALLIED UNITS

Callidus Assassin (90 points) • 1x Neural shredder 1x Phase sword and poison blades

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Archetype

Grey Knights Madness

Thoughts

A legendary Grey Knights list here that hits the 10/10 for innovation. There is a Land Raider, there is a Storm Raven, there are punchy silver dudes to ride in them and dispense cold hard justice to the Daemonic foe. The Vehicles give this some basic protection from indirect and, if, (and it's a big if) they can deliver their cargo to the foe the excellent GK melee can do the rest. Throw in the tricks and movement shenanigans on top and you've got a lit that can bludgeon or bamboozle as required. Nonetheless, this top placing is a remarkable achievement, colour me impressed.

Jason McKenzie - T'au Empire (Kauyon) - 2nd Place (Undefeated)

TX78 Sky Ray Gunship. Credit: Rockfish TX78 Sky Ray Gunship. Credit: Rockfish

The List

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Emissaries of the Dawn (1995 points)

T’au Empire Strike Force (2000 points) Kauyon

CHARACTERS

Cadre Fireblade (40 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Fireblade pulse rifle 2x Gun Drone

Commander Farsight (90 points) • 1x Dawn Blade 1x High-intensity plasma rifle

Commander in Coldstar Battlesuit (125 points) • Warlord • 1x Battlesuit fists 1x Cyclic ion blaster 1x Cyclic ion blaster 1x High-output burst cannon 1x Marker Drone 1x Shield Drone 1x Shield Generator • Enhancement: Exemplar of the Kauyon

BATTLELINE

Breacher Team (90 points) • 1x Support turret missile system • 1x Breacher Fire Warrior Shas’ui • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Guardian Drone 1x Marker Drone 1x Pulse blaster 1x Pulse pistol • 9x Breacher Fire Warrior • 9x Close combat weapon 9x Pulse blaster 9x Pulse pistol

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Devilfish (75 points) • 1x Accelerator burst cannon 1x Armoured hull 2x Seeker missile 2x Twin pulse carbine

OTHER DATASHEETS

Crisis Battlesuits (180 points) • 1x Crisis Shas’vre • 1x Battlesuit fists 1x Cyclic ion blaster 1x Cyclic ion blaster 1x Gun Drone 1x Marker Drone 1x Plasma rifle 1x Shield Generator • 2x Crisis Shas’ui • 2x Battlesuit fists 2x Cyclic ion blaster 2x Cyclic ion blaster 2x Plasma rifle 4x Shield Drone 2x Shield Generator

Crisis Battlesuits (360 points) • 1x Crisis Shas’vre • 1x Battlesuit fists 1x Cyclic ion blaster 1x Cyclic ion blaster 1x Plasma rifle 2x Shield Drone 1x Shield Generator • 5x Crisis Shas’ui • 5x Battlesuit fists 5x Cyclic ion blaster 5x Cyclic ion blaster 5x Plasma rifle 10x Shield Drone 5x Shield Generator

Ghostkeel Battlesuit (160 points) • 1x Battlesuit Support System 1x Cyclic ion raker 1x Ghostkeel fists 1x Twin T’au flamer

Kroot Carnivores (55 points) • 10x Kroot Carnivore • 10x Kroot rifle

Kroot Hounds (30 points) • 4x Kroot Hound • 4x Ripping fangs

Kroot Hounds (30 points) • 4x Kroot Hound • 4x Ripping fangs

Krootox Riders (35 points) • 1x Kroot gun 1x Krootox fists

Piranha (55 points) • 1x Armoured hull 1x Piranha burst cannon 2x Seeker missile 2x Twin pulse carbine

Piranha (55 points) • 1x Armoured hull 1x Piranha burst cannon 2x Seeker missile 2x Twin pulse carbine

Piranha (55 points) • 1x Armoured hull 1x Piranha burst cannon 2x Seeker missile 2x Twin pulse carbine

Sky Ray Gunship (130 points) • 2x Accelerator burst cannon 1x Armoured hull 1x Seeker missile rack

Sky Ray Gunship (130 points) • 2x Accelerator burst cannon 1x Armoured hull 1x Seeker missile rack

Stealth Battlesuits (60 points) • 1x Stealth Shas’vre • 1x Battlesuit fists 1x Fusion blaster 1x Gun Drone 1x Homing Beacon 1x Marker Drone • 2x Stealth Shas’ui • 1x Battlesuit Support System 2x Battlesuit fists 2x Burst cannon

Tetras (80 points) • 2x Tetra • 2x Close combat weapons 4x Pulse rifle

Tetras (80 points) • 2x Tetra • 2x Close combat weapons 4x Pulse rifle

Tetras (80 points) • 2x Tetra • 2x Close combat weapons 4x Pulse rifle

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Archetype

Tau Mixed Arms

Thoughts

A nice blend of Kroot utility pieces and heavy lifters in the form of Crisis and Skyrays here, this build spreads the threats wider and has plenty of small pieces to block, screen and trade with. I feel this approach suits current Tau best, as 'all in brick' action gets played around and nullified too easily and the low points costs are one of their genuine advantages. This list can play the game without immediately just throwing away Bring it Down to the enemy, but it will still have to have a plan for bodying them hard enough to outdo a strong secondary score. Awesome work and well done on second!

Richard Kilton - Orks (Waaagh! Tribe) - 3rd Place

Ork Beast Snagga Boys. Credit: Magos Sockbert Ork Beast Snagga Boys. Credit: Magos Sockbert

The List

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Shakka’s Flamin Boneheadz (2000 Points)

Orks Waaagh! Tribe Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Kaptin Badrukk (80 Points) • 1x Choppa 1x Da Rippa 1x Slugga

Mozrog Skragbad (195 Points) • Warlord • 1x Big Chompa’s jaws 1x Gutrippa 1x Thump gun

Nob on Smasha Squig (80 Points) • 1x Big choppa 1x Slugga 1x Smasha squig jaws • Enhancements: Headwoppa’s Killchoppa

Painboss (75 Points) • 1x Beast Snagga klaw 1x Grot Orderly • Enhancements: Kunnin’ but Brutal

Warboss (90 Points) • 1x Attack squig 1x Kombi-weapon 1x Power klaw 1x Twin slugga • Enhancements: Follow Me Ladz

BATTLELINE

Beast Snagga Boyz (105 Points) • 1x Beast Snagga Nob • 1x Power snappa 1x Slugga • 9x Beast Snagga Boy • 9x Choppa 9x Slugga

Boyz (85 Points) • 1x Boss Nob • 1x Power klaw 1x Slugga • 9x Boy • 8x Choppa 1x Close combat weapon 1x Rokkit launcha 8x Slugga

Boyz (85 Points) • 1x Boss Nob • 1x Power klaw 1x Slugga • 9x Boy • 8x Choppa 1x Close combat weapon 1x Rokkit launcha 8x Slugga

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Trukk (60 Points) • 1x Big shoota 1x Spiked wheels 1x Wreckin’ ball

Trukk (60 Points) • 1x Big shoota 1x Spiked wheels 1x Wreckin’ ball

Trukk (60 Points) • 1x Big shoota 1x Spiked wheels 1x Wreckin’ ball

OTHER DATASHEETS

Burna Boyz (60 Points) • 1x Spanner • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Kustom mega-blasta • 4x Burna Boy • 4x Burna 4x Cuttin’ flames

Burna Boyz (60 Points) • 1x Spanner • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Kustom mega-blasta • 4x Burna Boy • 4x Burna 4x Cuttin’ flames

Flash Gitz (190 Points) • 1x Ammo Runt • 1x Kaptin • 1x Choppa 1x Snazzgun • 9x Flash Git • 9x Choppa 9x Snazzgun

Gretchin (40 Points) • 1x Runtherd • 1x Grot-smacka 1x Slugga • 10x Gretchin • 10x Close combat weapon 10x Grot blasta

Gretchin (40 Points) • 1x Runtherd • 1x Grot-smacka 1x Slugga • 10x Gretchin • 10x Close combat weapon 10x Grot blasta

Nobz (210 Points) • 1x Boss Nob • 1x Power klaw 1x Slugga • 9x Nob • 9x Big choppa 9x Slugga

Squighog Boyz (220 Points) • 2x Bomb Squig • 6x Squighog Boy • 6x Saddlegit weapons 6x Squighog jaws and saddlegits 6x Stikka

Stormboyz (65 Points) • 1x Boss Nob • 1x Power klaw 1x Slugga • 4x Stormboy • 4x Choppa 4x Slugga

Warbikers (70 Points) • 1x Boss Nob on Warbike • 1x Big choppa 1x Close combat weapon 1x Twin dakkagun • 2x Warbiker • 2x Close combat weapon 2x Slugga 2x Twin dakkagun

Warbikers (70 Points) • 1x Boss Nob on Warbike • 1x Big choppa 1x Close combat weapon 1x Twin dakkagun • 2x Warbiker • 2x Close combat weapon 2x Slugga 2x Twin dakkagun

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Archetype

Ork Goodstuff

Thoughts

A Comprehensive mobile pressure list in the mould Orks have seen most success with. A few nice tech pieces here - Bikerz are quick enough to offer early harassment or cheap throwaway pieces, and Burna Boy overwatch is potent enough to root out pesky elves and clear screens. All the usual heavy hitters are here too with Badrukk and Mozrog leading the charge, an excellent all rounder list.

Antonius Tolman - World Eaters (Berzerker Warband) - 4th Place

Credit: Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones

The List

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Angry little red men (1975 Points)

World Eaters Berzerker Warband Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Angron (415 Points) • Warlord • 1x Samni’arius and Spinegrinder

Khârn the Betrayer (80 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 Lord on Juggernaut (130 Points) • 1x Exalted chainblade 1x Juggernaut’s bladed horn 1x Plasma pistol • Enhancements: Favoured of Khorne

World Eaters Master of Executions (105 Points) • 1x Axe of dismemberment 1x Bolt pistol • Enhancements: Berzerker Glaive

BATTLELINE

Jakhals (70 Points) • 1x Jakhal Pack Leader • 1x Autopistol 1x Jakhal chainblades • 1x Dishonoured • 1x Dishonoured chainblades • 8x Jakhal • 8x Autopistol 1x Icon of Khorne 8x Jakhal chainblades

Khorne Berzerkers (200 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

Khorne Berzerkers (100 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 (135 Points) • 1x Eightbound Champion • 1x Lacerators • 2x Eightbound • 2x Eightbound eviscerators

Exalted Eightbound (300 Points) • 1x Exalted Eightbound Champion • 1x Paired Eightbound chainfists • 5x Exalted Eightbound • 5x Eightbound chainfist 5x Eightbound eviscerator

Exalted Eightbound (150 Points) • 1x Exalted Eightbound Champion • 1x Eightbound chainfist 1x Eightbound eviscerator • 2x Exalted Eightbound • 2x Eightbound chainfist 2x Eightbound eviscerator

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Archetype

The World Eaters Model Range

Thoughts

World Eaters have a small problem from a Comp Innovations standpoint, and that is that the builds doing well simply all fall within the same suite of units without an awful lot of variation. This is a model range issue, and please World Eaters players, don't take offence as I start to run out of things to say about you other than 'I love to see World Eaters doing well'. More Berzerkers here for a touch more mission play which gives it a stronger passive late game after the initial rampage. Really nice work on the top placing!

The Best of the Rest

There were 4 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 5th - Nick Gaddis - Leagues of Votann: Massed Sagitaurs and Hearthguard. If it ain't broke...
  • 6th - Daniel Reddehase - Death Guard: Tonnes of Rhinos and Nurglings with Triple Malignant Plaguecasters knocking about. Death Guard are on the cusp of greatness you know...
  • 7th - Evan Stump - Ultramarines (Vanguard Spearhead): John Lennon flavoured Vanguard Ultramarines.
  • 8th - Jordan Gledhill - Chaos Daemons: Pure madness. Shalaxi, double Keeper, and some Soulgrinders. Jordan, you absolute madman, well done.

Iron Cage GT: Winter Whammy

54-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Bedford, TX, US on December 02 2023. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

The Showdown

Priority Targets - Hidden Supplies - Search and Destroy

Brian Ellis - Emperor's Children (Slaves to Darkness)
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++ Army Roster (Chaos - Chaos Space Marines) [1,995pts] ++

+ Configuration +

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

Detachment Choice: Slaves to Darkness

Show/Hide Options: Chaos Knights are visible, Khorne Daemons are visible, Legends are visible, Nurgle Daemons are visible, Slaanesh Daemons are visible, Titans are visible, Tzeentch Daemons are visible, Unaligned Forces are visible, Unaligned Fortifications are visible

+ Epic Hero [95pts] +

Lucius the Eternal [95pts]: Doom siren, Duellist's sword and Lash of Torment, Warlord

+ Character [285pts] +

Dark Apostle [75pts]: Slaanesh . Dark Apostle: Accursed crozius, Bolt pistol . 2x Dark Disciple: 2x Close combat weapon

Dark Apostle [75pts]: Slaanesh . Dark Apostle: Accursed crozius, Bolt pistol . 2x Dark Disciple: 2x Close combat weapon

Dark Commune [55pts]: Slaanesh . 2x Blessed Blades: 2x Commune blade . Cult Demagogue: Autopistol, Commune stave . Iconarch: Autopistol, Chaos icon, Close combat weapon . Mindwitch: Close combat weapon, Warp Curse

Master of Executions [80pts]: Axe of Dismemberment, Bolt pistol, Slaanesh

+ Battleline [660pts] +

Cultist Mob [55pts]: 7x Autopistol and brutal assault weapon, Flamer, Heavy stubber, Slaanesh . Cultist Champion: Autopistol and brutal assault weapon

Legionaries [180pts]: Chaos icon, Slaanesh . Aspiring Champion: Close combat weapon, Heavy melee weapon, Plasma pistol . 7x Legionary w/ chainsword: 7x Astartes chainsword, 7x Bolt pistol, 7x Close combat weapon . Legionary w/ heavy melee weapon: Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Heavy melee weapon . Legionary w/ other weapon: Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Meltagun

Noise Marines [85pts]: Chaos icon . Noise Champion: Close combat weapon, Doom siren, Power fist, Sonic blaster . Noise Marine w/ blastmaster: Blastmaster, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon . 3x Noise Marine w/ sonic blaster: 3x Bolt pistol, 3x Close combat weapon, 3x Sonic blaster

Noise Marines [85pts]: Chaos icon . Noise Champion: Close combat weapon, Doom siren, Power fist, Sonic blaster . Noise Marine w/ blastmaster: Blastmaster, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon . 3x Noise Marine w/ sonic blaster: 3x Bolt pistol, 3x Close combat weapon, 3x Sonic blaster

Noise Marines [85pts]: Chaos icon . Noise Champion: Close combat weapon, Doom siren, Power fist, Sonic blaster . Noise Marine w/ blastmaster: Blastmaster, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon . 3x Noise Marine w/ sonic blaster: 3x Bolt pistol, 3x Close combat weapon, 3x Sonic blaster

Noise Marines [85pts]: Chaos icon . Noise Champion: Close combat weapon, Doom siren, Power fist, Sonic blaster . Noise Marine w/ blastmaster: Blastmaster, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon . 3x Noise Marine w/ sonic blaster: 3x Bolt pistol, 3x Close combat weapon, 3x Sonic blaster

Noise Marines [85pts]: Chaos icon . Noise Champion: Close combat weapon, Doom siren, Power fist, Sonic blaster . Noise Marine w/ blastmaster: Blastmaster, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon . 3x Noise Marine w/ sonic blaster: 3x Bolt pistol, 3x Close combat weapon, 3x Sonic blaster

+ Infantry [740pts] +

Accursed Cultists [190pts]: Slaanesh . 10x Mutant: 10x Blasphemous appendages . 6x Torment: 6x Hideous mutations

Chosen [110pts]: Chaos icon, Slaanesh . Chosen w/ boltgun: Accursed weapon, Bolt pistol, Boltgun . 2x Chosen w/ combi-weapon and bolt pistol: 2x Accursed weapon, 2x Bolt pistol, 2x Combi-weapon . Chosen w/ paired accursed weapons and plasma pistol: Paired accursed weapons, Plasma pistol . Chosen w/ power fist and bolt pistol: Bolt pistol, Boltgun, Power fist

Chosen [110pts]: Chaos icon, Slaanesh . Chosen w/ boltgun: Accursed weapon, Bolt pistol, Boltgun . 2x Chosen w/ combi-weapon and bolt pistol: 2x Accursed weapon, 2x Bolt pistol, 2x Combi-weapon . Chosen w/ paired accursed weapons and plasma pistol: Paired accursed weapons, Plasma pistol . Chosen w/ power fist and bolt pistol: Bolt pistol, Boltgun, Power fist

Possessed [140pts]: Chaos icon, Slaanesh . 5x Possessed: 5x Hideous mutations

Raptors [90pts]: Slaanesh . 2x Raptor: 2x Astartes chainsword, 2x Bolt pistol . Raptor Champion: Bolt pistol, Power fist . 2x Raptor w/ meltagun: 2x Meltagun

Warp Talons [100pts]: Slaanesh . 5x Warp Talon: 5x Warp claws

+ Vehicle [140pts] +

Helbrute [140pts]: Close combat weapon, Slaanesh, Twin lascannon . Helbrute fist with heavy flamer: Heavy flamer, Helbrute fist

+ Dedicated Transport [75pts] +

Chaos Rhino [75pts]: Armoured tracks, Combi-bolter, Combi-weapon, Havoc launcher, Slaanesh

++ Total: [1,995pts] ++

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vs.

Kit Smith Hanna - Dark Angels (Ironstorm Spearhead)
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+++ Oh is that just a TTS thing (Warhammer 40,000 10th Edition) [1,995pts] +++

++ Army Roster (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Dark Angels) ++

+ Configuration +

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

Detachment: Ironstorm Spearhead

Show/Hide Options: Agents of the Imperium are visible

+ Epic Hero +

Azrael: Lion's Wrath, The Sword of Secrets, Warlord

+ Character +

Ravenwing Talonmaster: Master of the Machine War [Aura], Power weapon, Twin Assault Cannon, Twin heavy bolter

Techmarine: Adept of the Omnissiah, Forge Bolter, Grav-pistol, Omnissian Power Axe, Servo-arm

Techmarine: Forge Bolter, Grav-pistol, Omnissian Power Axe, Servo-arm, Target Augury Web [Aura]

+ Infantry +

Inceptor Squad: Assault Bolters . 2x Inceptor: 2x Close Combat Weapon . Inceptor Sergeant: Close Combat Weapon

Scout Squad . Scout Sergeant: Bolt Pistol, Boltgun, Close Combat Weapon . 4x Scouts w/ Astartes Shotgun: 4x Astartes Shotgun, 4x Bolt Pistol, 4x Close Combat Weapon

+ Vehicle +

Ballistus Dreadnought: Armoured Feet, Ballistus Lascannon, Ballistus Missile Launcher, Twin Storm Bolter

Ravenwing Darkshroud: Assault cannon, Close Combat Weapon

Ravenwing Land Speeder Vengeance: Assault cannon, Close Combat Weapon, Plasma storm battery

Redemptor Dreadnought: Icarus Rocket Pod, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon, Redemptor Fist, Twin Fragstorm Grenade Launcher

Redemptor Dreadnought: Icarus Rocket Pod, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon, Redemptor Fist, Twin Fragstorm Grenade Launcher

Redemptor Dreadnought: Icarus Rocket Pod, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon, Redemptor Fist, Twin Fragstorm Grenade Launcher

Storm Speeder Thunderstrike: Close Combat Weapon, Stormfury Missiles, Thunderstrike Las-talon, Twin Icarus Rocket Pod

Eat it Gonyo - Stormraven Gunship: Armoured Hull, Hurricane Bolter 2 Hurricane Bolters, 2x Stormstrike Missiles, Twin Heavy Plasma Cannon, Twin Multi-melta

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Thoughts

Ok, we have two very different ways of playing to a theme on display here. In the CSM corner, a beautiful Emperor's Children themed list that goes hard on marks of Slaanesh, Noise Marines, Lucius, and a healthy smattering of some of the key CSM pieces (Chosen, Accursed, etc). It can reach out and touch you in bad places, and it has an enormous width of units to play the game with.

In the other corner, the Dark Angels are Iron Hands, because that's a good thing to be right now. The Talonmaster slaps and buffs in equal measure, there are tonnes of Redemptors and a couple of flex pieces in the Stormraven and Storm Speeder, with a Darkshroud offering additional defensive buffs to combo with the Ironstorm durability tricks.

Generally speaking these two indices can go toe to toe, but in this particular match up the admirable commitment to Slaaneshi nonsense slightly holds back the EC list as it removes both the highest damage spike potential (Undivided) and, crucially, the ability to protect against shooting via the Nurgle strat. Without this you need to connect hard and decisively into the DA to get the job done, and if you dont? Well, if you don't you get blasted away and lose by about thirty points, as was the case here. Well done both, and especially Brian for getting creative at personal cost!

Result

Dark Angels (Ironstorm Spearhead) Victory - 98 - 61

Kit Smith Hanna - Dark Angels (Ironstorm Spearhead) - 1st Place

Credit: Greg Chiasson

The List

See showdown.

Archetype

Dark Angels Ironstorm

Thoughts

As above. Love the cheeky Storm Raven, you sure showed Gonyo!

Brad Townsend - Cult Mechanicus (Rad-Cohort) - 2nd Place (Undefeated)

Kataphron Breacher with Heavy Arc Rifle and Hydraulic Claw Kataphron Breacher with Heavy Arc Rifle and Hydraulic Claw. Credit: Pendulin

The List

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Admech - Local GT (1995 points)

Adeptus Mechanicus Strike Force (2000 points) Rad-Cohort

CHARACTERS

Tech-Priest Manipulus (80 points) • Warlord • 1x Magnarail lance 1x Omnissian staff • Enhancement: Excoriating Emanation

Tech-Priest Manipulus (75 points) • 1x Magnarail lance 1x Omnissian staff • Enhancement: Omni-Steriliser

Tech-Priest Manipulus (90 points) • 1x Magnarail lance 1x Omnissian staff • Enhancement: Master Annihilator

BATTLELINE

Skitarii Vanguard (80 points) • 1x Skitarii Vanguard Alpha • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Radium carbine • 9x Skitarii Vanguard • 9x Close combat weapon 9x Radium carbine

Skitarii Vanguard (80 points) • 1x Skitarii Vanguard Alpha • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Radium carbine • 9x Skitarii Vanguard • 9x Close combat weapon 9x Radium carbine

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Skorpius Dunerider (80 points) • 1x Armoured hull 1x Cognis heavy stubber array

OTHER DATASHEETS

Ironstrider Ballistarii (50 points) • 1x Ironstrider feet 1x Twin cognis autocannon

Ironstrider Ballistarii (50 points) • 1x Ironstrider feet 1x Twin cognis autocannon

Kataphron Breachers (290 points) • 6x Kataphron Breacher • 6x Arc claw 6x Heavy arc rifle

Kataphron Breachers (290 points) • 6x Kataphron Breacher • 6x Arc claw 6x Heavy arc rifle

Kataphron Breachers (290 points) • 6x Kataphron Breacher • 6x Arc claw 6x Heavy arc rifle

Serberys Raiders (60 points) • 1x Serberys Raider Alpha • 1x Archeotech pistol 1x Cavalry sabre and clawed limbs 1x Galvanic carbine • 2x Serberys Raider • 2x Cavalry sabre and clawed limbs 2x Galvanic carbine

Serberys Raiders (60 points) • 1x Serberys Raider Alpha • 1x Archeotech pistol 1x Cavalry sabre and clawed limbs 1x Galvanic carbine • 2x Serberys Raider • 2x Cavalry sabre and clawed limbs 2x Galvanic carbine

Serberys Raiders (60 points) • 1x Serberys Raider Alpha • 1x Archeotech pistol 1x Cavalry sabre and clawed limbs 1x Galvanic carbine • 2x Serberys Raider • 2x Cavalry sabre and clawed limbs 2x Galvanic carbine

Sydonian Dragoons (120 points) • 2x Sydonian Dragoon • 2x Taser lance

Sydonian Dragoons (120 points) • 2x Sydonian Dragoon • 2x Taser lance

Sydonian Dragoons (120 points) • 2x Sydonian Dragoon • 2x Taser lance

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Archetype

Ad Mech Rad Cohort

Thoughts

A run out for the Rad Cohort just as a new era of Ad Mech options is ushered in. Great heavy target removal in Breachers and Ironstriders, lots of mission play in small ad mech  bodies, and a foray out for the Dragoons, who just might be gracing our pages more in future... very well done on the top placing!

The Best of the Rest

There were 7 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 3rd - Robert Moreland - Astra Militarum (Combined Regiment): A Stormsword, a Hellhound, and many of the usual tech pieces.
  • 4th - Brian Ellis - Emperor's Children (Slaves to Darkness): The awesome Slaanesh list from the showdown.
  • 5th - Clifton "Murica" Russell - Astra Militarum: Double Banesword because HELL YES! And Chimaera heroes to die on the line.
  • 6th - Apollo Chang - Aeldari: Aeldari Goodstuff.
  • 7th - NATHANIEL BJORGE - Necrons: Warrior brick, Lychguard brick, plenty of Destroyers and buffing characters.
  • 8th - Alex Ehrich - Chaos Space Marines: Triple Accursed with FIVE Predators backing them up.
  • 9th - Justin Phillips - Leagues of Votann: Triple Fort / Quadruple Sagitaur Votann.

HEROCON

46-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Campbell, ACT, Australia on December 01 2023. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Ewart Searle - Black Templars (Ironstorm Spearhead) - 1st Place

Primaris Sword Brethren. Credit: SRM

The List

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++ Army Roster (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Black Templars) [2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

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

Detachment: Ironstorm Spearhead

Show/Hide Options: Agents of the Imperium are visible, Imperial Knights are visible, Legends are visible, Titans are visible, Unaligned Forces are visible, Unaligned Fortifications are visible

+ Epic Hero +

High Marshal Helbrecht [95pts]: Warlord

+ Character +

Castellan [65pts]: Combi-weapon, Master-crafted Power Weapon

Judiciar [70pts]

Techmarine [75pts]: Master of the Machine War [Aura]

Techmarine [80pts]: Adept of the Omnissiah

+ Battleline +

Crusader Squad [65pts] . 2x Initiate w/Astartes Chainsword: 2x Astartes Chainsword, 2x Bolt Pistol . Initiate w/Heavy: Missile Launcher . Initiate w/Special: Flamer . Sword Brother: Hand Flamer, Thunder Hammer

Crusader Squad [65pts] . 2x Initiate w/Astartes Chainsword: 2x Astartes Chainsword, 2x Bolt Pistol . Initiate w/Heavy: Missile Launcher . Initiate w/Special: Flamer . Sword Brother: Hand Flamer, Thunder Hammer

+ Infantry +

Infiltrator Squad [100pts]: Helix Gauntlet, Infiltrator Comms Array . Infiltrator Sergeant . 4x Infiltrators: 4x Bolt Pistol, 4x Close Combat Weapon, 4x Marksman Bolt Carbine

Primaris Sword Brethren [140pts] . Primaris Sword Brother: Plasma Pistol, Thunder Hammer . Primaris Sword Brother: Power Weapon, Pyre Pistol . Primaris Sword Brother: Power Weapon, Pyre Pistol . Primaris Sword Brother w/Twin Lightning Claws . Sword Brother Castellan: Combi-weapon, Master-crafted Power Weapon

Primaris Sword Brethren [140pts] . Primaris Sword Brother: Plasma Pistol, Thunder Hammer . Primaris Sword Brother: Power Weapon, Pyre Pistol . Primaris Sword Brother: Power Weapon, Pyre Pistol . Primaris Sword Brother w/Twin Lightning Claws . Sword Brother Castellan: Combi-weapon, Master-crafted Power Weapon

Scout Squad [55pts] . Scout Sergeant: Astartes Chainsword . Scout w/ Heavy Weapon: Missile Launcher . Scout w/ Scout Sniper Rifle . 2x Scouts w/ Astartes Shotgun: 2x Astartes Shotgun, 2x Bolt Pistol, 2x Close Combat Weapon

Scout Squad [55pts] . Scout Sergeant: Astartes Chainsword . Scout w/ Heavy Weapon: Missile Launcher . Scout w/ Scout Sniper Rifle . 2x Scouts w/ Astartes Shotgun: 2x Astartes Shotgun, 2x Bolt Pistol, 2x Close Combat Weapon

Scout Squad [55pts] . Scout Sergeant: Astartes Chainsword . Scout w/ Heavy Weapon: Missile Launcher . Scout w/ Scout Sniper Rifle . 2x Scouts w/ Astartes Shotgun: 2x Astartes Shotgun, 2x Bolt Pistol, 2x Close Combat Weapon

+ Vehicle +

Ballistus Dreadnought [140pts]

Land Raider Redeemer [260pts]: Hunter Killer Missile, Multi-melta, Storm Bolter

Redemptor Dreadnought [200pts]: Icarus Rocket Pod, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon, Twin Storm Bolter

Vindicator [190pts]: Hunter Killer Missile, Storm Bolter

+ Dedicated Transport +

Rhino [75pts]: Hunter Killer Missile

Rhino [75pts]: Hunter Killer Missile

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

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Archetype

Ironstorm Templars

Thoughts

Templars in Ironstorm feels a really good way of blending shooting excellence with world ending precision melee. The Templars specific units shore up the latter- Sword Brethren have secured a place in the game as an excellent trading piece, and Hellbrecht takes them up to eleven. Rhino staging is a very common approach right now  and Ironstorm backs these up with enhanced durability, brutal ranged output and sneaky tricks to blunt enemy return fire. I really like this build which can simply body the unwary off the board. Great work on the win!

The Best of the Rest

There were 7 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 2nd - Joe Loke - World Eaters (Berzerker Warband): Double Rhino World Eaters with more Berzerkers.
  • 3rd - Tim Evers - Chaos Knights (Traitoris Lance): Armiger spam with Daemon allies.
  • 4th - Dale Mann - Aeldari (Battle Host): Triple Spinner / Wraithguard Aeldari with the Avatar of Khaine.
  • 5th - Richard Hill - Death Guard: Delightfully mad Death Guard with loads of Beasts of Nurgle, PBCs and Bloat Drones.
  • 6th - Liam Stephens - Leagues of Votann: Sagitaur spam Votann with a single Land Fort and some Thunderkyn.
  • 7th - David Corcoran - Leagues of Votann: Thirty Hearthguard with Sagitaur support. Yikes.
  • 8th - Todd Saxton - Chaos Knights: Double Despoiler, some War Dogs, and a Great Unclean One. Hero tech.

Évzáró Gálatorna 2023

32-player, 6-round Grand Tournament in Budapest, Magyarország on December 02 2023. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Richárd Ivány - Orks (Waaagh! Tribe) - 1st Place

Ork Beastboss on Squigosaur. Credit: Magos Sockbert Ork Beastboss on Squigosaur. Credit: Magos Sockbert

The List

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No no, Csaszi, NO NO!! (1995 Points)

Orks Waaagh! Tribe Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Beastboss (100 Points) • 1x Beast Snagga klaw 1x Beastchoppa 1x Shoota

Beastboss on Squigosaur (185 Points) • 1x Beastchoppa 1x Slugga 1x Squigosaur’s jaws • Enhancements: Headwoppa’s Killchoppa

Mozrog Skragbad (195 Points) • Warlord • 1x Big Chompa’s jaws 1x Gutrippa 1x Thump gun

Nob on Smasha Squig (60 Points) • 1x Big choppa 1x Slugga 1x Smasha squig jaws

Warboss (80 Points) • 1x Big choppa 1x Kombi-weapon 1x Twin slugga • Enhancements: Supa-Cybork Body

Warboss in Mega Armour (105 Points) • 1x Big shoota 1x ’Uge choppa • Enhancements: Follow Me Ladz

BATTLELINE

Beast Snagga Boyz (105 Points) • 1x Beast Snagga Nob • 1x Power snappa 1x Slugga • 9x Beast Snagga Boy • 9x Choppa 9x Slugga

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Trukk (60 Points) • 1x Big shoota 1x Spiked wheels 1x Wreckin’ ball

Trukk (60 Points) • 1x Big shoota 1x Spiked wheels 1x Wreckin’ ball

OTHER DATASHEETS

Battlewagon (185 Points) • 4x Big shoota 1x Deff rolla 1x Grabbin’ klaw 1x Kannon 1x Lobba 1x Wreckin’ ball 1x ’Ard Case

Gretchin (40 Points) • 1x Runtherd • 1x Grot-smacka 1x Slugga • 10x Gretchin • 10x Close combat weapon 10x Grot blasta

Gretchin (40 Points) • 1x Runtherd • 1x Grot-smacka 1x Slugga • 10x Gretchin • 10x Close combat weapon 10x Grot blasta

Meganobz (150 Points) • 5x Meganob • 5x Twin killsaw

Nobz (210 Points) • 1x Boss Nob • 1x Power klaw 1x Slugga • 9x Nob • 9x Power klaw 9x Slugga

Squighog Boyz (110 Points) • 1x Bomb Squig • 3x Squighog Boy • 3x Saddlegit weapons 3x Squighog jaws and saddlegits 3x Stikka

Squighog Boyz (110 Points) • 1x Bomb Squig • 3x Squighog Boy • 3x Saddlegit weapons 3x Squighog jaws and saddlegits 3x Stikka

Stormboyz (65 Points) • 1x Boss Nob • 1x Power klaw 1x Slugga • 4x Stormboy • 4x Choppa 4x Slugga

Stormboyz (65 Points) • 1x Boss Nob • 1x Power klaw 1x Slugga • 4x Stormboy • 4x Choppa 4x Slugga

Warbikers (70 Points) • 1x Boss Nob on Warbike • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Power klaw 1x Twin dakkagun • 2x Warbiker • 1x Choppa 2x Close combat weapon 1x Slugga 2x Twin dakkagun

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Archetype

Ork Pressure

Thoughts

Most of the usual suspects here, with Trukks ferrying punchy green lads to the fray. A Battlewagon adds some of that Land Raider energy to help stage in the midboard with a bit more durability, and Meganobz provide a serious incision threat via lots of Dev wounds on the charge. Orks will simply run you over if you aren't careful! Very good work on the top placing here.

The Best of the Rest

There were 3 more players on 5-1 records. They were:
  • 2nd - Fábián Dénes - T'au Sept (Kauyon): Double Breacher Devilfish, Crisis, and a solitary Hammerhead.
  • 3rd - Adam Pusztai - Aeldari (Battle Host): Aeldari Goodstuff.
  • 4th - Zoltán Sipos - Leagues of Votann (Oathband): Sagitaur / Hearthguard Votann. A lot of appreciation for someone called Zoltan playing dwarves here...

Sword and Board Warhammer 40K Tournament

31-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA on December 02 2023. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Joedrich Stander - Iron Hands (Ironstorm Spearhead) - 1st Place

Blood Ravens Invictor Warsuit. Credit: Scott White

The List

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++ Army Roster (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Iron Hands) [1,995pts] ++

+ Configuration +

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

Detachment: Ironstorm Spearhead

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+ Character [255pts] +

Lieutenant with Combi-weapon [80pts]: Combi-weapon, Paired Combat Blades, The Flesh is Weak [10pts]

Techmarine [80pts]: Adept of the Omnissiah [25pts], Forge Bolter, Grav-pistol, Omnissian Power Axe, Servo-arm, Warlord

Techmarine [95pts]: Forge Bolter, Grav-pistol, Omnissian Power Axe, Servo-arm, Target Augury Web [Aura] [40pts]

+ Infantry [420pts] +

Inceptor Squad [110pts]: Assault Bolters

. 2x Inceptor: 2x Close Combat Weapon . Inceptor Sergeant: Close Combat Weapon

Inceptor Squad [110pts]: Assault Bolters

. 2x Inceptor: 2x Close Combat Weapon . Inceptor Sergeant: Close Combat Weapon

Infiltrator Squad [100pts]: Helix Gauntlet, Infiltrator Comms Array

. Infiltrator Sergeant: Bolt Pistol, Close Combat Weapon, Marksman Bolt Carbine . 4x Infiltrators: 4x Bolt Pistol, 4x Close Combat Weapon, 4x Marksman Bolt Carbine

Infiltrator Squad [100pts]: Helix Gauntlet, Infiltrator Comms Array

. Infiltrator Sergeant: Bolt Pistol, Close Combat Weapon, Marksman Bolt Carbine . 4x Infiltrators: 4x Bolt Pistol, 4x Close Combat Weapon, 4x Marksman Bolt Carbine

+ Vehicle [1,320pts] +

Invictor Tactical Warsuit [140pts]: Fragstorm Grenade Launcher, Heavy Bolter, Invictor Fist, Twin Ironhail Autocannon, Twin Ironhail Heavy Stubber

Invictor Tactical Warsuit [140pts]: Fragstorm Grenade Launcher, Heavy Bolter, Invictor Fist, Twin Ironhail Autocannon, Twin Ironhail Heavy Stubber

Redemptor Dreadnought [200pts]: Icarus Rocket Pod, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon, Redemptor Fist, Twin Storm Bolter

Redemptor Dreadnought [200pts]: Icarus Rocket Pod, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon, Redemptor Fist, Twin Storm Bolter

Redemptor Dreadnought [200pts]: Icarus Rocket Pod, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon, Redemptor Fist, Twin Storm Bolter

Repulsor Executioner [220pts]: Armoured Hull, Heavy Laser Destroyer, Heavy Onslaught Gatling Cannon, Icarus Rocket Pod, Ironhail Heavy Stubber, Repulsor Executioner Defensive Array, Twin Heavy Bolter, Twin Icarus Ironhail Heavy Stubber

Repulsor Executioner [220pts]: Armoured Hull, Heavy Laser Destroyer, Heavy Onslaught Gatling Cannon, Icarus Rocket Pod, Ironhail Heavy Stubber, Repulsor Executioner Defensive Array, Twin Heavy Bolter, Twin Icarus Ironhail Heavy Stubber

++ Total: [1,995pts] ++

Archetype

Ironstorm Pressure

Thoughts

Some Invictors enter the fray for the Ironstorm here. I really like these as an early game threat to just shove into the ruckus as the guns to to work. Not many surprises in the rest of the list, double Rep Ex shoots super hard with the Ironstorm buffs and a big block of Redemptors anchor the castle as Inceptors drop down to troubleshoot (hehe). A really good, agressive build, very well done on the victory Joedrich!

The Best of the Rest

There were 4 more players on X-1 records. They were:
  • 2nd - David Holmner - Adeptus Custodes (Shield Host): Big bricks of Infantry and Sagitarum with Armigers in support.
  • 3rd - Orion Adams - Tyranids (Synaptic Nexus): A shooty Nexus build with Maleceptors, Exocrines and a solitary Norn Emissary.
  • 4th - Zak Ludick - Space Wolves (Ironstorm Spearhead): Shooty Ironstorm Space Wolves with some Razorback Grey Hunters, Ballistus, and Two Vindicators. Shout out to the Wulfen Dreadnought, this list is amazing.
  • 5th - Jay Salmon - Tyranids (Invasion Fleet): Invasion Fleet nids with loads of Gaunts and two big bricks of Zoanthropes.

Winter War Zone 2023

28-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Northern Ireland, GB on December 02 2023. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Dan Ahern - Adeptus Astartes (Firestorm Assault Force) - 1st Place

Rainbow Warriors Stormraven Gunship by Craig "MasterSlowPoke" Sniffen

The List

Army List - Click to Expand
++ Army Roster (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Salamanders) [2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

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

Detachment: Firestorm Assault Force

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+ Epic Hero +

Vulkan He'stan [100pts]: Warlord

+ Character +

Captain in Gravis Armour [95pts]: Forged in Battle

. Boltstorm Gauntlet, Powerfist, and Relic weapon Chainsword: Relic Chainsword

+ Infantry +

Eradicator Squad [190pts]

. 3x Eradicator: 3x Bolt Pistol, 3x Close Combat Weapon, 3x Melta Rifle . Eradicator Sergeant . Eradicator with Multi-melta . Eradicator with Multi-melta

Inceptor Squad [110pts]: Plasma Exterminators

. 2x Inceptor: 2x Close Combat Weapon . Inceptor Sergeant

Inceptor Squad [110pts]: Plasma Exterminators

. 2x Inceptor: 2x Close Combat Weapon . Inceptor Sergeant

Inceptor Squad [110pts]: Assault Bolters

. 2x Inceptor: 2x Close Combat Weapon . Inceptor Sergeant

Infernus Squad [170pts]

. 9x Infernus Marines: 9x Bolt Pistol, 9x Close Combat Weapon, 9x Pyreblaster . Infernus Sergeant

Infernus Squad [85pts]

. 4x Infernus Marines: 4x Bolt Pistol, 4x Close Combat Weapon, 4x Pyreblaster . Infernus Sergeant

Infernus Squad [85pts]

. 4x Infernus Marines: 4x Bolt Pistol, 4x Close Combat Weapon, 4x Pyreblaster . Infernus Sergeant

Scout Squad [55pts]

. Scout Sergeant: Astartes Chainsword . Scout w/ Heavy Weapon: Missile Launcher . Scout w/ Scout Sniper Rifle . 2x Scouts w/ Combat Knife: 2x Bolt Pistol, 2x Close Combat Weapon, 2x Combat Knife

+ Vehicle +

Brutalis Dreadnought [175pts]: Brutalis Talons, Twin Multi-melta

Drop Pod [70pts]: Storm Bolter

Land Raider Redeemer [260pts]: Hunter Killer Missile, Multi-melta, Storm Bolter

Stormraven Gunship [240pts]: Hurricane Bolter 2 Hurricane Bolters, Twin Assault Cannon, Twin Multi-melta

Whirlwind [145pts]: Hunter Killer Missile, Storm Bolter

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

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Archetype

Firestorm Salamanders

Thoughts

Salamanders slap in Firestorm, where the buffs from Vulkan He'stan help to amp up the damage potential via stratagem shenanigans. Infernus Marines can suddenly punch well above their weight in this detachment, and this list packs a Drop Pod sucker punch along with two great big hard targets in the Stormraven and Land Raider. Awesome stuff, and really cool to see this take down an event.

The Best of the Rest

There were 3 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 2nd - Martin Sloan - Black Templars (Righteous Crusaders): Glorious Black Templars melee with loads of Crusaders and Sword Brethren ferried forth by a Land Raider. You know which type.
  • 3rd - Harry McComb - Chaos Space Marines (Slaves to Darkness): CSM Goodstuff in the Liam VSL mould.
  • 4th - Colin Power - Aeldari (Battle Host): Ynnari with Scourges and Fire Dragons for raining down brutal high damage on the foe.

Wrap Up

My goodness, what a lot of Warhammer you've all been playing! A healthy game, with CSM and Aeldari gradually slipping from their previous chokehold of dominance, and a lot of festive warfare being doled out. See you all again next time!

Lowest of Men, out.

Tags: Space Marines | world eaters | Warhammer 40k | Aeldari | Dark Angels | Emperor's Children | grey knights | Black Templars | competitive play | Orks | tau | Meta Analysis | Competitive Innovations

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