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Competitive Innovations in 10th: In Their Element pt.2

by Lowest of Men | Oct 10 2025
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.

Let us simply say that the average wellness situation at Competitive Innovations towers has not improved, and move swiftly onto the events.

Part 2 on Friday:
  • Michigan GT 40k Champs
  • Dragon Fall 40k Worlds Qualifier
  • Santiago Open
  • Battle at The Guild 4th GT
  • I. Würfelgötter Royal Rumble XXL Gelsenkirchen
  • OCB 40k Turnier am HeroFest
Part 1 on Wednesday:
  • LVO XII Warhammer 40k Champs
  • Denver 40K Fight Club October Open 2025
  • Albany Borealis GT
  • RoGB NW 40k Event
  • Palladium Games Presents "the dumpster fire gt" Fall Edition
  • Sonoma Con GT
Part 3 on Saturday:
  • Hanseatic Alliance Open
  • Edmonton Wargaming Open 40k 2025
  • Sydney Supermajor - NSWTC
  • Bourbon City Brawl 40K GT
  • Grand Tournament against Cancer

Michigan GT 40k Champs

133-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Lansing, MI, United States on October 04 2025. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

The Showdown

Search and Destroy - Take and Hold

Justin Hackert - Grey Knights (Warpbane Task Force)
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why are you rerolling? (2000 points)

Grey Knights Strike Force (2000 points) Warpbane Task Force

CHARACTERS

Brotherhood Librarian (80 points) • 1x Combi-weapon 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Vortex of Doom

Castellan Crowe (90 points) • 1x Black Blade of Antwyr 1x Purifying Flame 1x Storm bolter

Grand Master in Nemesis Dreadknight (225 points) • 1x Fragstorm grenade launcher 1x Heavy psycannon 1x Nemesis daemon greathammer 1x Sublimator

Grand Master in Nemesis Dreadknight (225 points) • Warlord • 1x Fragstorm grenade launcher 1x Heavy psycannon 1x Nemesis daemon greathammer 1x Sublimator

BATTLELINE

Strike Squad (120 points) • 1x Justicar • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Storm bolter • 4x Grey Knight • 4x Nemesis force weapon 4x Storm bolter

Strike Squad (120 points) • 1x Justicar • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Storm bolter • 4x Grey Knight • 4x Nemesis force weapon 4x Storm bolter

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Razorback (85 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter 1x Twin lascannon

Razorback (85 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter 1x Twin lascannon

Razorback (85 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter 1x Twin lascannon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Interceptor Squad (130 points) • 1x Interceptor Justicar • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Storm bolter • 4x Interceptor • 1x Close combat weapon 3x Nemesis force weapon 1x Psycannon 3x Storm bolter

Interceptor Squad (130 points) • 1x Interceptor Justicar • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Storm bolter • 4x Interceptor • 1x Close combat weapon 3x Nemesis force weapon 1x Psycannon 3x Storm bolter

Purifier Squad (250 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

Purifier Squad (250 points) • 1x Knight of the Flame • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Purifying Flame 1x Storm bolter • 9x Purifier • 9x Nemesis force weapon 9x Purifying Flame 9x Storm bolter

Purifier Squad (125 points) • 1x Knight of the Flame • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Purifying Flame 1x Storm bolter • 4x Purifier • 2x Close combat weapon 2x Incinerator 2x Nemesis force weapon 4x Purifying Flame 2x Storm bolter

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vs.

Travis King - Aeldari (Warhost)
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I'm only t3 your the agro army I swear (2000 Points)

Aeldari Warhost Strike Force (2,000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Eldrad Ulthran (110 Points) • Warlord • 1x Mind War • 1x Shuriken pistol • 1x The Staff of Ulthamar and witchblade

Fuegan (120 Points) • 1x Fire Axe • 1x Searsong

Jain Zar (105 Points) • 1x Blade of Destruction • 1x Silent Death

Lhykhis (120 Points) • 1x Brood Twain • 1x Spider's Fangs • 1x Weaverender

BATTLELINE

Corsair Voidreavers (65 Points) • 1x Voidreaver Felarch ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Mistshield ◦ 1x Neuro disruptor ◦ 1x Power sword • 4x Corsair Voidreaver ◦ 1x Blaster ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 3x Power sword ◦ 3x Shuriken pistol

Storm Guardians (100 Points) • 10x Storm Guardian ◦ 8x Close combat weapon ◦ 2x Flamer ◦ 2x Fusion gun ◦ 2x Power sword ◦ 6x Shuriken pistol • 1x Serpent's Scale Platform ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Serpent shield

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Wave Serpent (125 Points) • 1x Shuriken cannon • 1x Twin bright lance • 1x Wraithbone hull

Wave Serpent (125 Points) • 1x Shuriken cannon • 1x Twin bright lance • 1x Wraithbone hull

OTHER DATASHEETS

Fire Dragons (220 Points) • 2x Aspect Shrine Token • 1x Fire Dragon Exarch ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Firepike • 9x Fire Dragon ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 9x Dragon fusion gun

Fire Dragons (220 Points) • 2x Aspect Shrine Token • 1x Fire Dragon Exarch ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Firepike • 9x Fire Dragon ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 9x Dragon fusion gun

Howling Banshees (95 Points) • 1x Aspect Shrine Token • 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 Long rifle ◦ 5x Shuriken pistol

Swooping Hawks (85 Points) • 1x Aspect Shrine Token • 1x Swooping Hawk Exarch ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Exarch's lasblaster • 4x Swooping Hawk ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Lasblaster

Swooping Hawks (85 Points) • 1x Aspect Shrine Token • 1x Swooping Hawk Exarch ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Exarch's lasblaster • 4x Swooping Hawk ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Lasblaster

Swooping Hawks (85 Points) • 1x Aspect Shrine Token • 1x Swooping Hawk Exarch ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Exarch's lasblaster • 4x Swooping Hawk ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Lasblaster

Warp Spiders (95 Points) • 1x Aspect Shrine Token • 1x Warp Spider Exarch ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Death weavers ◦ 1x Spinneret rifle • 4x Warp Spider ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Death spinner

Warp Spiders (95 Points) • 1x Aspect Shrine Token • 1x Warp Spider Exarch ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Death weavers ◦ 1x Spinneret rifle • 4x Warp Spider ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Death spinner

Warp Spiders (95 Points) • 1x Aspect Shrine Token • 1x Warp Spider Exarch ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Powerblade array • 4x Warp Spider ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Death spinner

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Thoughts

Two sneaky, violent armies throwdown here, as the non-interactive gut punches of the War Host Aeldari dance with the non-interactive teleportation of the Warpbane. GK historically have been something of a bug bear for Eldar, but Warpbane, for all it's enhanced output, is actually more honest than some of the rulesets the Elves have struggled with in days gone by.

I struggle to see consistent ways for the GK to get Wave Serpents opened and their contents slain before the Fire Dragons have done an awful lot of damage here, and those bricks tear through basically anything the GK have. The Eldar screening game is also very strong, and that can limit the areas of the board the GK are able to impact especially early on. Both armies score secondaries nicely, but The sheer threat of the Dragons early game should make a mid-board presence tougher for the GK. In the end, this one went close, but the Aeldari did indeed triumph!

Result

Aeldari (Warhost) Victory - 100 - 87

Travis King - Aeldari (Warhost) - 1st Place

Credit: Wings

The List

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I'm only t3 your the agro army I swear (2000 Points)

Aeldari Warhost Strike Force (2,000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Eldrad Ulthran (110 Points) • Warlord • 1x Mind War • 1x Shuriken pistol • 1x The Staff of Ulthamar and witchblade

Fuegan (120 Points) • 1x Fire Axe • 1x Searsong

Jain Zar (105 Points) • 1x Blade of Destruction • 1x Silent Death

Lhykhis (120 Points) • 1x Brood Twain • 1x Spider's Fangs • 1x Weaverender

BATTLELINE

Corsair Voidreavers (65 Points) • 1x Voidreaver Felarch ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Mistshield ◦ 1x Neuro disruptor ◦ 1x Power sword • 4x Corsair Voidreaver ◦ 1x Blaster ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 3x Power sword ◦ 3x Shuriken pistol

Storm Guardians (100 Points) • 10x Storm Guardian ◦ 8x Close combat weapon ◦ 2x Flamer ◦ 2x Fusion gun ◦ 2x Power sword ◦ 6x Shuriken pistol • 1x Serpent's Scale Platform ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Serpent shield

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Wave Serpent (125 Points) • 1x Shuriken cannon • 1x Twin bright lance • 1x Wraithbone hull

Wave Serpent (125 Points) • 1x Shuriken cannon • 1x Twin bright lance • 1x Wraithbone hull

OTHER DATASHEETS

Fire Dragons (220 Points) • 2x Aspect Shrine Token • 1x Fire Dragon Exarch ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Firepike • 9x Fire Dragon ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 9x Dragon fusion gun

Fire Dragons (220 Points) • 2x Aspect Shrine Token • 1x Fire Dragon Exarch ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Firepike • 9x Fire Dragon ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 9x Dragon fusion gun

Howling Banshees (95 Points) • 1x Aspect Shrine Token • 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 Long rifle ◦ 5x Shuriken pistol

Swooping Hawks (85 Points) • 1x Aspect Shrine Token • 1x Swooping Hawk Exarch ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Exarch's lasblaster • 4x Swooping Hawk ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Lasblaster

Swooping Hawks (85 Points) • 1x Aspect Shrine Token • 1x Swooping Hawk Exarch ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Exarch's lasblaster • 4x Swooping Hawk ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Lasblaster

Swooping Hawks (85 Points) • 1x Aspect Shrine Token • 1x Swooping Hawk Exarch ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Exarch's lasblaster • 4x Swooping Hawk ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Lasblaster

Warp Spiders (95 Points) • 1x Aspect Shrine Token • 1x Warp Spider Exarch ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Death weavers ◦ 1x Spinneret rifle • 4x Warp Spider ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Death spinner

Warp Spiders (95 Points) • 1x Aspect Shrine Token • 1x Warp Spider Exarch ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Death weavers ◦ 1x Spinneret rifle • 4x Warp Spider ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Death spinner

Warp Spiders (95 Points) • 1x Aspect Shrine Token • 1x Warp Spider Exarch ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Powerblade array • 4x Warp Spider ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Death spinner

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Archetype

Double Fire Dragon Warhost

Thoughts

Warhost is the sleeker, sneakier twin to Aspect Host, dialling down the output a little (not a lot, it's still Eldar guys don't panic) in favour of more disruptive tricks and tools. Double Fire and Fade transports just ends some match ups before they began, and having fall back and shoot / charge feels quite crucial in a pressure heavy meta game. Some of our online commentariat seemed of a mind Eldar would fall away despite being visible winners in the last Dataslate - on current evidence, this wasn't the right call...

Conan Jennings - Black Templars (Gladius Task Force) - 2nd Place (Undefeated)

Black Templars Repulsor Executioner. Credit: SRM

The List

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Crusadin (2000 Points)

Space Marines Black Templars Gladius Task Force Strike Force (2,000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Castellan (60 Points) • 1x Combi-weapon • 1x Master-crafted power weapon

Castellan (60 Points) • 1x Combi-weapon • 1x Master-crafted power weapon

Castellan (60 Points) • 1x Combi-weapon • 1x Master-crafted power weapon

Emperor's Champion (105 Points) • 1x Black Sword • 1x Bolt Pistol • Enhancements: The Honour Vehement

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

Marshal (80 Points) • 1x Combi-weapon • 1x Master-crafted power weapon

Marshal (80 Points) • Warlord • 1x Combi-weapon • 1x Master-crafted power weapon

Marshal (80 Points) • 1x Combi-weapon • 1x Master-crafted power weapon

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

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

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Impulsor (85 Points) • 1x Armoured hull • 2x Fragstorm grenade launcher • 1x Multi-melta • 1x Shield Dome

Impulsor (85 Points) • 1x Armoured hull • 2x Fragstorm grenade launcher • 1x Multi-melta • 1x Shield Dome

OTHER DATASHEETS

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

Repulsor Executioner (220 Points) • 1x Armoured hull • 1x Heavy laser destroyer • 1x Heavy onslaught gatling cannon • 1x Icarus rocket pod • 1x Multi-melta • 1x Repulsor Executioner defensive array • 1x Twin Icarus ironhail heavy stubber • 1x Twin heavy bolter

Repulsor Executioner (220 Points) • 1x Armoured hull • 1x Heavy laser destroyer • 1x Heavy onslaught gatling cannon • 1x Icarus rocket pod • 1x Multi-melta • 1x Repulsor Executioner defensive array • 1x Twin Icarus ironhail heavy stubber • 1x Twin heavy bolter

Scout Squad (70 Points) • 1x Scout Sergeant ◦ 1x Astartes chainsword ◦ 1x Bolt pistol ◦ 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Scout ◦ 4x Bolt pistol ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 2x Combat knife ◦ 1x Heavy bolter ◦ 1x Scout sniper rifle

Sword Brethren Squad (130 Points) • 5x Sword Brother ◦ 1x Heavy bolt pistol ◦ 4x Master-crafted power weapon ◦ 1x Plasma pistol ◦ 2x Pyre pistol ◦ 1x Twin lightning claws

Sword Brethren Squad (130 Points) • 5x Sword Brother ◦ 1x Heavy bolt pistol ◦ 4x Master-crafted power weapon ◦ 1x Plasma pistol ◦ 2x Pyre pistol ◦ 1x Twin lightning claws

Sword Brethren Squad (130 Points) • 5x Sword Brother ◦ 1x Heavy bolt pistol ◦ 4x Master-crafted power weapon ◦ 1x Plasma pistol ◦ 2x Pyre pistol ◦ 1x Twin lightning claws

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Archetype

Black Templars Goodstuff

Thoughts

The Black Templars builds solidified with quite alarming speed around the Rep Ex / Sword Brethren / Melee Character package, and they show no signs of stopping. A smattering of non-interactivity helps it go toe-to-toe with honest and dishonest armies alike, and the full fight on death in Gladius is proving a crucial tool against some of the rushy, angry armies doing the rounds at present. Fantastic work on the top placing.

Brian Daugherty - World Eaters (Berzerker Warband) - 3rd Place (Undefeated)

Chaos Spawn Credit: Swiftblade

The List

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Can I pet that dog? (1995 Points)

World Eaters Berzerker Warband Strike Force (2,000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Daemon Prince of Khorne (220 Points) • 1x Hellforged weapons • 1x Infernal cannon • Enhancements: Helm of Brazen Ire

Khârn the Betrayer (100 Points) • Warlord • 1x Gorechild • 1x Plasma pistol

Lord on Juggernaut (105 Points) • 1x Bladed horn • 1x Exalted chainblade • 1x Plasma pistol • Enhancements: Favoured of Khorne

Slaughterbound (110 Points) • 1x Lacerator and daemonic claw • Enhancements: Berzerker Glaive

BATTLELINE

Khorne Berzerkers (180 Points) • 1x Khorne Berzerker Champion ◦ 1x Chainblade ◦ 1x Plasma pistol • 9x Khorne Berzerker ◦ 7x Bolt pistol ◦ 7x Chainblade ◦ 1x Icon of Khorne ◦ 2x Khornate eviscerator ◦ 2x Plasma pistol

Khorne Berzerkers (180 Points) • 1x Khorne Berzerker Champion ◦ 1x Chainblade ◦ 1x Plasma pistol • 9x Khorne Berzerker ◦ 7x Bolt pistol ◦ 7x Chainblade ◦ 1x Icon of Khorne ◦ 2x Khornate eviscerator ◦ 2x Plasma pistol

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Chaos Rhino (85 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Combi-bolter • 1x Combi-bolter • 1x Havoc launcher

OTHER DATASHEETS

Chaos Spawn (90 Points) • 2x Chaos Spawn ◦ 2x Hideous mutations

Chaos Spawn (90 Points) • 2x Chaos Spawn ◦ 2x Hideous mutations

Chaos Spawn (90 Points) • 2x Chaos Spawn ◦ 2x Hideous mutations

Eightbound (135 Points) • 1x Eightbound Champion ◦ 1x Chainblades • 2x Eightbound ◦ 2x Chainblades

Exalted Eightbound (140 Points) • 1x Exalted Eightbound Champion ◦ 1x Chainblades • 2x Exalted Eightbound ◦ 2x Chainblades

Forgefiend (170 Points) • 2x Ectoplasma cannon • 1x Ectoplasma cannon • 1x Forgefiend claws

Forgefiend (170 Points) • 2x Ectoplasma cannon • 1x Ectoplasma cannon • 1x Forgefiend claws

Jakhals (65 Points) • 1x Jakhal Pack Leader ◦ 1x Autopistol ◦ 1x Chainblades • 1x Dishonoured ◦ 1x Skullsmasher and mangler • 8x Jakhal ◦ 8x Autopistol ◦ 7x Chainblades ◦ 1x Icon of Khorne ◦ 1x Mauler chainblade

Jakhals (65 Points) • 1x Jakhal Pack Leader ◦ 1x Autopistol ◦ 1x Chainblades • 1x Dishonoured ◦ 1x Skullsmasher and mangler • 8x Jakhal ◦ 8x Autopistol ◦ 7x Chainblades ◦ 1x Icon of Khorne ◦ 1x Mauler chainblade

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Archetype

Berzerker Warband Goodstuff

Thoughts

WE seem to have settled down into a strong position with the restoration of Eightbound to their roster. As this list demonstrates, you can pretty much keep on with the Spawn / Forgefiend / Berzerker packages of before, but you now have some absolutely brutal trading missiles to add into the mix alongside that helps them power through hard targets. Excellent work on the top placing.

Ben Isenhoff - Chaos Space Marines (Renegade Raiders) - 4th Place (Undefeated)

Credit: Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones

The List

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Brian's List (2000 Points)

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

CHARACTERS

Chaos Lord (90 Points) • 1x Daemon hammer • 1x Plasma pistol

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

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

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

Lord Discordant on Helstalker (175 Points) • Warlord • 1x Bladed limbs • 1x Bolt Pistol • 1x Helstalker autocannon • 1x Impaler chainglaive • 1x Techno-virus injector • Enhancements: Despot's Claim

BATTLELINE

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 ◦ 2x Astartes chainsword ◦ 4x Bolt pistol ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Heavy melee weapon ◦ 1x Lascannon

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

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

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

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

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

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

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

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

Warp Talons (125 Points) • 1x Warp Talon Champion ◦ 1x Warp claws • 4x Warp Talon ◦ 4x Warp claws

ALLIED UNITS

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

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

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Archetype

Accursed Renegade Raiders

Thoughts

A delicious singles build here that sprinkles a bit of almost everything scary about CSM that isn't the Bile brick in, and slaps the great ruleset of Renegade Raiders on top. Go fast, hit stuff better - the Chaos dream. Accursed Cultists are sensational in this detachment, where the threat of a sudden move out of combat can be game ending. Noise Marines and Disco lords get work done with that extra ap on objectives too - all in all, this list is primed to do massive damage. Note the ongoing resurgence of Warp Talons too - sneaky...

Eric Owczarzak - Necrons (Starshatter Arsenal) - 5th Place (Undefeated)

Doomsday Ark Doomsday Ark. Credit: Rockfish

The List

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Casino Cannons go brrrrrttt (1990 Points)

Necrons Starshatter Arsenal Strike Force (2,000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Catacomb Command Barge (150 Points) • 1x Gauss cannon • 1x Overlord's blade • 1x Resurrection Orb • Enhancements: Dread Majesty (Aura)

Technomancer (105 Points) • 1x Staff of light • Enhancements: Chrono-impedance Fields

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

Canoptek Reanimator (75 Points) • 2x Atomiser beam • 1x Reanimator's claws

Canoptek Spyders (75 Points) • 1x Automaton claws • 1x Fabricator Claw Array (Aura) • 1x Gloom Prism (Aura) • 2x Particle beamer

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

Cryptothralls (60 Points) • 2x Cryptothrall ◦ 2x Scouring eye ◦ 2x Scythed limbs

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

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

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

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

Lokhust Heavy Destroyers (55 Points) • 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Enmitic exterminator

Ophydian Destroyers (80 Points) • 3x Ophydian Destroyer ◦ 3x Ophydian hyperphase weapons

Triarch Stalker (110 Points) • 1x Heat ray • 1x Stalker's forelimbs

Archetype

Silent King DDA Castle

Thoughts

Another strong showing from Starshatter. I was mildly concerned the SK change might hurt this build more than was fair - it seems, however, that triple DDA can still get work done, and the new move buff isn't awful for them to have either! Otherwise it is business as usual for the Crons - blast away with swingy but deadly guns at range, push the issue with Wraiths, and run the last game with the King. Fantastic work on the top placing.

The Best of the Rest

There were 20 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 6th - Randy Brigham - Orks (War Horde): MSU Beastsnagga units, Ghaz leading a Nob squad in a Battlewagon. It feels a good time to be an Ork!
  • 7th - Justin Hackert - Grey Knights (Warpbane Task Force): The massed Purifier Warpbane list from the Showdown.
  • 8th - Gabriel Baughman - Leagues of Votann (Needgaârd Oathband): Massed Thunderkyn and Steeljacks with some Land Fort support.
  • 9th - Jeff Micek - Death Guard (Virulent Vectorium): Morty and mini-Morty leading the Virulent charge.
  • 10th - James Richardson - Orks (War Horde): A deceptively shooty War Horde list with big bricks of Flash Gitz and lots of Tankbustas!
  • 11th - Kyle Sams - World Eaters (Berzerker Warband): Eightbound MSU plugged in to the usual WE Goodstuff.
  • 12th - Logan Schmidt - Chaos Daemons (Daemonic Incursion): Delicious brutality with Belly, triple Thirster, Skarbrand, and some Nurgle utility pieces.
  • 13th - Travis Talsma - Adeptus Custodes (Lions of the Emperor): Triple Allarus MSU in a very cool go-wide golden boys Lions list.
  • 14th - Nicholas Bentley - Chaos Knights (Infernal Lance): Atropos, Lancer, triple Despoiler in IF.
  • 15th - Manik Gudimani - Tyranids (Vanguard Onslaught): All-in Genestealer and Ravener rush, goddamned hero.
  • 16th - Kramer Doyle - Aeldari (Warhost): Usual suspects Warhost with Baharroth leading a brick of Hawks in support.
  • 17th - Dan Bruce - Space Wolves (Gladius Task Force): Mixed arms Gladius Wolves with big bricks of Thunderwolves and some Vindicators.
  • 18th - Jason Jesse - Aeldari (Aspect Host): A cheeky Strategic Savant Wayleaper Autarch alongside the Asurman / Fuegan adventures.
  • 19th - Foster Weiss - Dark Angels (Wrath of the Rock): Lots of Deathwing Knights led by the Lion, with a couple of Lancers for backline.
  • 20th - Shane Benjamin - Tyranids (Invasion Fleet): Good old gunline bug Invasion Fleet with a Norn Emissary.
  • 21st - Aaron Butler - Adeptus Custodes (Shield Host): Very cool Dreadnought / Praetor spam in Shield Host, love to see it!
  • 22nd - Luke Carrington - Space Marines (Astartes) (Librarius Conclave): Deliciously violent double drop pod Librarius with Sternguard and Hellblaster gut punches in the sky.
  • 23rd - Andrew Stirratt - Space Wolves (Saga of the Beastslayer): Wolf jail with some Vindicators and Wulfen amidst the cavalry.
  • 24th - Layten Brinley - Orks (Kult of Speed): Mighty Kult of Speed nonsense that packs Ghaz in a Battlewagon in for added punch.
  • 25th - Will Horan - Adeptus Custodes (Lions of the Emperor): Four bricks of Custodian Guard for agro plays.

Dragon Fall 40k Worlds Qualifier

53-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, US on October 04 2025. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Lucas Wilson - Chaos Daemons (Daemonic Incursion) - 1st Place

Be'lakor Be'lakor - Credit: RichyP

The List

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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + FACTION KEYWORD: Chaos - Chaos Daemons + DETACHMENT: Daemonic Incursion (Warp Rifts) + TOTAL ARMY POINTS: 2000pts + ALLIED UNITS: Chaos Knights + + WARLORD: Char1: Be'lakor + ENHANCEMENT: The Endless Gift (on Char4: Great Unclean One) + NUMBER OF UNITS: 10 + SECONDARY: - Bring It Down: (2x2) + (5x6) - Assassination: 5 Characters +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

CHARACTER

1x Be'lakor (375 pts) • 1x Betraying Shades • 1x The Blade of Shadows • Warlord

1x Rotigus (250 pts) • 1x Gnarlrod • 1x Streams of brackish filth

1x Skarbrand (305 pts) • 1x Bellow of endless fury • 1x Slaughter and Carnage

1x Great Unclean One (295 pts) • 1x Putrid vomit • 1x Bilesword • 1x Plague flail • The Endless Gift (+45 pts)

1x Great Unclean One (250 pts) • 1x Putrid vomit • 1x Bilesword • 1x Plague flail

BATTLELINE

6x Nurglings (70 pts) • 6x Nurgling Swarm • 6x Diseased claws and teeth

10x Plaguebearers (110 pts) • 1x Plagueridden • 1x Plaguesword • 9x Plaguebearer • 9x Plaguesword • Instrument of Chaos, Daemonic Icon

OTHER DATASHEETS

1x Beasts of Nurgle (65 pts) • 1x Beast of Nurgle • 1x Putrid appendages

ALLIED UNITS

1x War Dog Huntsman (140 pts) • 1x Daemonbreath spear • 1x Reaper chaintalon • 1x Daemonbreath meltagun

1x War Dog Huntsman (140 pts) • 1x Daemonbreath spear • 1x Reaper chaintalon • 1x Daemonbreath meltagun

Archetype

Big Boi Time

Thoughts

Another triumph for the Incursion big boi list, with a slight variation on the theme here that goes harder on GUOs alongside the usual suspects. T13 is no joke, and that pushes this over the threshold against some armies to being almost impossible to shift. Incursion has been such a consistent performer over this last year - very well done on bringing home the event win!

Jordan Nach - T'au Empire (Mont'ka) - 2nd Place (Undefeated)

Cadre Fireblade Cadre Fireblade. Credit: Jack Hunter

The List

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Tau montka rt (1995 Points)

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

CHARACTERS

Cadre Fireblade (50 Points) • Warlord • 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Fireblade pulse rifle • 2x Gun Drone

Cadre Fireblade (50 Points) • 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Fireblade pulse rifle • 2x Gun Drone

BATTLELINE

Breacher Team (100 Points) • 1x Support turret • 1x Breacher Fire Warrior Shas'ui ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Guardian Drone ◦ 1x Gun Drone ◦ 1x Pulse blaster ◦ 1x Pulse pistol • 9x Breacher Fire Warrior ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 9x Pulse blaster ◦ 9x Pulse pistol

Breacher Team (100 Points) • 1x Support turret • 1x Breacher Fire Warrior Shas'ui ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Guardian Drone ◦ 1x Gun Drone ◦ 1x Pulse blaster ◦ 1x Pulse pistol • 9x Breacher Fire Warrior ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 9x Pulse blaster ◦ 9x Pulse pistol

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

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

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Riptide Battlesuit (190 Points) • 1x Ion accelerator • 2x Missile Drone • 1x Riptide fists • 1x Twin smart missile system

Riptide Battlesuit (190 Points) • 1x Ion accelerator • 2x Missile Drone • 1x Riptide fists • 1x Twin smart missile system

Sky Ray Gunship (140 Points) • 2x Accelerator burst cannon • 1x Armoured hull • 1x Seeker missile rack

Sky Ray Gunship (140 Points) • 2x Accelerator burst cannon • 1x Armoured hull • 1x Seeker missile rack

Stealth Battlesuits (80 Points) • 1x Stealth Shas'vre ◦ 1x Battlesuit Support System ◦ 1x Battlesuit fists ◦ 1x Fusion blaster ◦ 1x Homing Beacon ◦ 1x Marker Drone ◦ 1x Shield Drone • 2x Stealth Shas'ui ◦ 2x Battlesuit fists ◦ 2x Burst cannon

Stealth Battlesuits (80 Points) • 1x Stealth Shas'vre ◦ 1x Battlesuit Support System ◦ 1x Battlesuit fists ◦ 1x Fusion blaster ◦ 1x Homing Beacon ◦ 1x Marker Drone ◦ 1x Shield Drone • 2x Stealth Shas'ui ◦ 2x Battlesuit fists ◦ 2x Burst cannon

Stealth Battlesuits (80 Points) • 1x Stealth Shas'vre ◦ 1x Battlesuit Support System ◦ 1x Battlesuit fists ◦ 1x Fusion blaster ◦ 1x Homing Beacon ◦ 1x Marker Drone ◦ 1x Shield Drone • 2x Stealth Shas'ui ◦ 2x Battlesuit fists ◦ 2x Burst cannon

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Archetype

Mont'ka Pressure

Thoughts

T'au are back, baby. Speedy Mont'ka is having a moment, with a few armies out there in the wider game at the moment who really don't like being gunned down out the gates before they can get their shoes on. Riptide buffs have helped, but the playstyle - knife edge, early tempo, agro play - also benefits massively from the demise of Challenger cards. Great to see this dynamic T'au variant on the rise again! Well done.

The Best of the Rest

There were 7 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 3rd - Kevin Leonard - Chaos Daemons (Scintillating Legion): Scintillating with lots of Screamers, some Chickens, and a couple of Burning Chariots.
  • 4th - Patrick Meisch - T'au Empire (Retaliation Cadre): Loads of Suits, Riptides and Ghostkeels in Ret Cadre.
  • 5th - Colin Dunlop - Adeptus Mechanicus (Data-psalm Conclave): Cawl leads a charge of Electro-Priests to war with Disintegrators behind.
  • 6th - Ian Smith - Aeldari (Aspect Host): Fuegan / Lykhis Aspect with a full Reaper brick with Maugan Ra backing them up.
  • 7th - Eric Sroka - Adepta Sororitas (Champions of Faith): Castigator and Sacrosanct spam in Champions.
  • 8th - Frank Russo - Space Marines (Astartes) (Librarius Conclave): Librarius Conclave antics with some Redemptors and a Terminator brick.
  • 9th - J Sawlaw - Aeldari (Warhost): Fuegan brick Warhost with a cheeky Conclave for Eldrad along with the usual Aspect MSU.

Santiago Open

38-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Ñuñoa, Región Metropolitana, Chile on October 04 2025. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

José correa . - Aeldari (Aspect Host) - 1st Place

Avatar of Khaine. Credit: Jack Hunter

The List

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Mamatar (1995 points)

Aeldari Strike Force (2000 points) Aspect Host

CHARACTERS

Avatar of Khaine (280 points) • 1x The Wailing Doom

Fuegan (120 points) • 1x Fire Axe 1x Searsong

Jain Zar (105 points) • 1x Blade of Destruction 1x Silent Death

Lhykhis (120 points) • 1x Brood Twain 1x Spider's Fangs 1x Weaverender

Maugan Ra (100 points) • Warlord • 1x Maugetar

BATTLELINE

Corsair Voidreavers (65 points) • 1x Voidreaver Felarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Mistshield 1x Neuro disruptor 1x Power sword • 4x Corsair Voidreaver • 1x Blaster 4x Close combat weapon 3x Shuriken rifle

Corsair Voidreavers (65 points) • 1x Voidreaver Felarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Mistshield 1x Neuro disruptor 1x Power sword • 4x Corsair Voidreaver • 1x Blaster 4x Close combat weapon 3x Shuriken rifle

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Wave Serpent (125 points) • 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Twin bright lance 1x Wraithbone hull

OTHER DATASHEETS

Dark Reapers (90 points) • 1x Dark Reaper Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Tempest launcher • 4x Dark Reaper • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Reaper launcher

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

Fire Dragons (120 points) • 1x Fire Dragon Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Exarch's Dragon fusion gun • 4x Fire Dragon • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Dragon fusion gun

Fire Dragons (120 points) • 1x Fire Dragon Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Firepike • 4x Fire Dragon • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Dragon fusion gun

Howling Banshees (95 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 Long rifle 5x Shuriken pistol

Swooping Hawks (85 points) • 1x Swooping Hawk Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hawk's talon • 4x Swooping Hawk • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Lasblaster

Swooping Hawks (85 points) • 1x Swooping Hawk Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hawk's talon • 4x Swooping Hawk • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Lasblaster

Warlock Skyrunners (45 points) • 1x Destructor 1x Shuriken pistol 1x Twin shuriken catapult 1x Witchblade

Warp Spiders (95 points) • 1x Warp Spider Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Powerblade array • 4x Warp Spider • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Death spinner

Warp Spiders (95 points) • 1x Warp Spider Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Powerblade array • 4x Warp Spider • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Death spinner

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Archetype

Aspect Host

Thoughts

A nice well rounded Aspect list here, which doesn't lean as hard into the Alpha strike Fire Dragon brick of the massed Swooping Hawks and goes a bit more MSU. As the meta evolves this may well be the way, but the other exciting thing here is a return for the Avatar of Khaine! He got a little points drop awhile back and, whilst far from his index era glory, he is a nice durable bait piece who can bully an expansion when required too. Great to see him out - the elf dominance continues!

The Best of the Rest

There were 6 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 2nd - Sebastián Segura - Aeldari (Seer Council): A deliciously weird Aspect Host list with multiple Farseer Conclaves, an Avatar of Khaine and a bunch of Vibro Cannons.
  • 3rd - Hugo Quinteros - Necrons (Starshatter Arsenal): Nightbringer and the Silent King lead some Starshatter DDAs to battle.
  • 4th - Franco Adonis - Drukhari (Reaper's Wager): Venom pressure Reaper's with a Deep Striking Harlequin Troupe.
  • 5th - Alejandro Jorquera - Space Marines (Astartes) (Shadowmark Talon): Bricks of death in Raven Guard - Centurions, Inceptors, Hellblasters, and Terminators!!
  • 6th - Bruno Fajardo - Blood Angels (Liberator Assault Group): Death Company and Sang Guard bricks with Lancer support.
  • 7th - Hans Baier - Death Guard (Virulent Vectorium): Morty, mini-Morty, and plenty of Drones.

Battle at The Guild 4th GT

32-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in León, Gto., México on October 04 2025. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Joseph Walsh - Necrons (Starshatter Arsenal) - 1st Place

Imotekh the Stormlord. Credit: Pendulin

The List

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Starcrack skeleton (2000 Points)

Necrons Starshatter Arsenal Strike Force (2,000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Catacomb Command Barge (150 Points) • 1x Gauss cannon • 1x Overlord's blade • 1x Resurrection Orb • Enhancements: Dread Majesty (Aura)

Hexmark Destroyer (100 Points) • 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Enmitic disintegrator pistols • Enhancements: Chrono-impedance Fields

Illuminor Szeras (165 Points) • Warlord • 1x Eldritch Lance • 1x Impaling legs

Imotekh the Stormlord (100 Points) • 1x Gauntlet of Fire • 1x Staff of the Destroyer

Orikan the Diviner (80 Points) • 1x Staff of Tomorrow

Royal Warden (50 Points) • 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Relic gauss blaster

BATTLELINE

Necron Warriors (200 Points) • 20x Necron Warrior ◦ 20x Close combat weapon ◦ 20x Gauss reaper

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Ghost Ark (115 Points) • 1x Armoured bulk • 2x Gauss flayer array

OTHER DATASHEETS

Canoptek Reanimator (75 Points) • 2x Atomiser beam • 1x Reanimator's claws

Canoptek Spyders (75 Points) • 1x Automaton claws • 1x Fabricator Claw Array (Aura) • 1x Gloom Prism (Aura) • 2x Particle beamer

Convergence of Dominion (60 Points) • 1x Transdimensional abductor

Cryptothralls (60 Points) • 2x Cryptothrall ◦ 2x Scouring eye ◦ 2x Scythed limbs

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

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

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

Flayed Ones (60 Points) • 5x Flayed One ◦ 5x Flayer claws

Triarch Stalker (110 Points) • 1x Heat ray • 1x Stalker's forelimbs

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Archetype

No King Starshatter

Thoughts

King free Starshatter here, with a Warrior brick, some res tech, and a Stalker making up the points. This lets you go a bit wider with the threats here, and it does look like Szeras is brought in as a bait piece ahead of the lines with some of the spare change. Necrons in general are navigating this meta just fine in singles, where it seems the combat pressure hasn't quite eclipsed everything else as anticipated! Very well done on the event win.

The Best of the Rest

There were 4 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 2nd - Amador Perez - Space Marines (Astartes) (Stormlance Task Force): Stormraven / triple Redemptor Stormlance rush.
  • 3rd - Daniel Rivera - Adeptus Mechanicus (Haloscreed Battle Clade): A mixed arms Halo list with Priests, Ruststalkers, and plenty of supporting shooting.
  • 4th - Zaid De Anda - Aeldari (Warhost): Maugan Ra and Fuegan line up some non-interactive War Host transport shooting.
  • 5th - Abraham Thierry - Black Templars (Gladius Task Force): Triple Impulsor / double Rep Ex Templar rush.

I. Würfelgötter Royal Rumble XXL Gelsenkirchen

30-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Gelsenkirchen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DE on October 04 2025. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Mario Titz - Space Wolves (Stormlance Task Force) - 1st Place

Credit: Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones

The List

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2k (2000 points)

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

CHARACTERS

Arjac Rockfist (105 points) • 1x Foehammer

Bjorn the Fell-Handed (170 points) • Warlord • 1x Heavy flamer 1x Helfrost cannon 1x Trueclaw

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

Logan Grimnar (110 points) • 1x Axe Morkai 1x Storm bolter 1x Tyrnak and Fenrir

Wolf Priest (70 points) • 1x Absolvor bolt pistol 1x Crozius arcanum

BATTLELINE

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

Thunderwolf Cavalry (230 points) • 1x Thunderwolf Cavalry Pack Leader • 1x Storm Shield 1x Teeth and Claws 1x Wolf Guard weapon • 5x Thunderwolf Cavalry • 5x Storm Shield 5x Teeth and Claws 5x Wolf Guard weapon

Thunderwolf Cavalry (115 points) • 1x Thunderwolf Cavalry Pack Leader • 1x Storm Shield 1x Teeth and Claws 1x Wolf Guard weapon • 2x Thunderwolf Cavalry • 2x Storm Shield 2x Teeth and Claws 2x Wolf Guard weapon

Thunderwolf Cavalry (230 points) • 1x Thunderwolf Cavalry Pack Leader • 1x Storm Shield 1x Teeth and Claws 1x Wolf Guard weapon • 5x Thunderwolf Cavalry • 5x Storm Shield 5x Teeth and Claws 5x Wolf Guard weapon

Wolf Guard Headtakers (110 points) • 3x Wolf Guard Headtaker • 3x Heavy bolt pistol 3x Paired master‑crafted power weapons • 3x Hunting Wolves • 3x Teeth and claws

Wolf Guard Headtakers (170 points) • 6x Wolf Guard Headtaker • 6x Heavy bolt pistol 6x Paired master‑crafted power weapons

Wolf Guard Terminators (170 points) • 1x Wolf Guard Terminator Pack Leader • 1x Master-crafted power weapon 1x Storm bolter • 4x Wolf Guard Terminator • 4x Master-crafted power weapon 4x Storm bolter

Wulfen (85 points) • 5x Wulfen • 5x Death Totem 5x Wulfen weapons

Wulfen (85 points) • 5x Wulfen • 5x Death Totem 5x Wulfen weapons

Wulfen with Storm Shields (100 points) • 5x Wulfen • 5x Death Totem 5x Thunder hammer

Wulfen with Storm Shields (100 points) • 5x Wulfen • 5x Death Totem 5x Thunder hammer

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Archetype

MSU Stormlance

Thoughts

Intriguingly, Space Wolves appear to be having a really solid week. This list goes wide on the many, 4++ toting threats available to the Sons of Russ, and jams them at you extremely fast. It is capable of chasing down tricksy, board edge type armies at alarming speed, and it has the saves to tank a key turn of shooting on the way in too. Wolves took some hits in recent times so I think it bodes well to see all their key units out there taking names! Awooo indeed.

The Best of the Rest

There were 4 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 2nd - Phil Str - Dark Angels (Stormlance Task Force): Dangels Stormlance with the Lion, some Black Knights, and Deathwing Knights.
  • 3rd - Christian Schachmann - Chaos Knights (Infernal Lance): Triple Despoiler / lots of baby War Dogs.
  • 4th - Marvin Weigel - Chaos Knights (Infernal Lance): Triple Despoiler / lots of baby War Dogs.
  • 5th - Niklas Fritschen - Chaos Daemons (Scintillating Legion): Lots of Chickens, Kairos, Screamers and some Nurgle utility.

OCB 40k Turnier am HeroFest

32-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Bern, BE, Schweiz on October 04 2025. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Daniele Simeone - Ultramarines (Ironstorm Spearhead) - 1st Place

Ultramarines Primaris Techmarine. Credit: SRM

The List

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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + PLAYER: Danks + FACTION KEYWORD: Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Ultramarines + DETACHMENT: Ironstorm Spearhead + TOTAL ARMY POINTS: 2000pts + + WARLORD: Char1: Roboute Guilliman + ENHANCEMENT: Adept of the Omnissiah (on Char1: Techmarine) & Master of the Machine War (on Char2: Techmarine) + NUMBER OF UNITS: 15 + SECONDARY: - Bring It Down: (7x2) + (1x4) - Assassination: 4 Characters +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Char1: 1x Roboute Guilliman (340 pts): Warlord, Hand of Dominion, The Emperor's Sword Char2: 1x Techmarine (90 pts): Forge Bolter, Grav-pistol, Omnissian Power Axe, Servo-arm Enhancement: Adept of the Omnissiah (+35 pts) Char3: 1x Techmarine (75 pts): Forge Bolter, Grav-pistol, Omnissian Power Axe, Servo-arm Enhancement: Master of the Machine War (+20 pts) Char4: 1x Techmarine (55 pts): Forge Bolter, Grav-pistol, Omnissian Power Axe, Servo-arm

5x Hellblaster Squad (110 pts) • 4x Hellblaster: 4 with Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Plasma Incinerator • 1x Hellblaster Sergeant: Close combat weapon, Plasma Incinerator, Plasma Pistol 5x Reiver Squad (80 pts) • 1x Reiver Sergeant: Combat Knife, Special Issue Bolt Pistol • 4x Reivers: 4 with Special Issue Bolt Pistol, Combat Knife 5x Scout Squad (70 pts) • 2x Scout 1 with Scout Squad, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Missile Launcher 1 with Scout Squad, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Scout Sniper Rifle • 1x Scout Sergeant: Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Astartes Chainsword • 2x Scouts: 2 with Astartes Shotgun, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon 5x Scout Squad (70 pts) • 2x Scout 1 with Scout Squad, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Missile Launcher 1 with Scout Squad, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Scout Sniper Rifle • 1x Scout Sergeant: Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Astartes Chainsword • 2x Scouts: 2 with Astartes Shotgun, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon 1x Brutalis Dreadnought (160 pts): Twin Icarus Ironhail Heavy Stubber, Brutalis Talons, Twin Multi-melta 1x Gladiator Reaper (160 pts): Armoured Hull, Icarus Rocket Pod, Ironhail Heavy Stubber, 2x Tempest Bolter, Twin Heavy Onslaught Gatling Cannon 1x Gladiator Reaper (160 pts): Armoured Hull, Icarus Rocket Pod, Ironhail Heavy Stubber, 2x Tempest Bolter, Twin Heavy Onslaught Gatling Cannon 1x Predator Annihilator (135 pts): Armoured Tracks, Hunter-killer missile, Predator Twin Lascannon, Storm Bolter, 2x Lascannon 1x Redemptor Dreadnought (195 pts): Icarus Rocket Pod, Redemptor Fist, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon, Twin Storm Bolter 1x Repulsor Executioner (220 pts): Armoured Hull, Heavy Onslaught Gatling Cannon, Icarus Rocket Pod, Ironhail Heavy Stubber, Repulsor Executioner Defensive Array, Twin Heavy Bolter, Twin Icarus Ironhail Heavy Stubber, Heavy Laser Destroyer 1x Impulsor (80 pts): Shield Dome, Armoured Hull, Ironhail Heavy Stubber, 2x Storm Bolter

Archetype

Ironstorm Dakka

Thoughts

Iron Hands players warming themselves up awaiting their new rules? Always a slight warning of a potential apocalypse to come... This list goes HARD on tanks, conjuring up the ghost of Black Templar tank car parks from days gone by. Is there more to come? We shall see! Amazing work on the event win.

The Best of the Rest

There were 3 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 2nd - Clemens Haerder - Adepta Sororitas (Champions of Faith): Castigator / Sacrosanct spam.
  • 3rd - Philippe Langer - Chaos Space Marines (Renegade Raiders): Noise Marine / Predator heavy Raiders with a Possessed brick.
  • 4th - Martin Menoud - Blood Angels (Liberator Assault Group): Bladeguard bricks and plenty of MSU in Liberator.

Wrap Up

There you have it folks! I have to say, aside from a heavy dusting of elf atop the scene, the post-slate meta is looking extremely diverse from a singles perspective. Loads of different modes of play and archetypes out in force, and the anticipated era of combat pressure dominance hasn't quite come to pass. I think that's awesome, and it'll be very interesting to see where the new Drukhari slot in in the coming weeks too! Time to dive in.

Lowest of Men, out.

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