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Competitive Innovations in 10th: Pariah Powers Up pt.2

by Lowest of Men | Jul 19 2024
Part 2, and plenty more healthy variety to consider - we've even got an AdMech showdown that isn't Skitarii Hunter Cohort. Wonders may never cease. It's Lowest of Men in charge today, covering:
  • TGX Warhammer 40,000 Event
  • I Gt Ciudad de Avila
  • Hee Yaw GT 2024
  • J-Town Throwdown
If you're looking for any of the following, go check out part 1 with Wings:
  • THE SHEFFIELD 40K SUPER MAJOR
  • Denver 40K Fight Club July Open
  • Exterminatus IX: Sosig Party
  • Hometown 40K
  • Midsummer O.P.A. 2024 WH40K

TGX Warhammer 40,000 Event

98-player, 6-round Grand Tournament in Mississauga, ON, CA on July 13 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Nick Jagiello - Astra Militarum (Combined Regiment) - 1st Place

Leman Russ Demolisher. Credit: Rockfish Leman Russ Demolisher. Credit: Rockfish

The List

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Interpretive Dance Contest Wooden Spoon Recipient (2000 points)

Astra Militarum Strike Force (2000 points) Combined Regiment

CHARACTERS

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

Militarum Tempestus Command Squad (70 points) • 1x Tempestor Prime • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Tempestus dagger • 4x Tempestus Scion • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Grenade launcher 1x Hot-shot volley gun 1x Meltagun 1x Plasma gun

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

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

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

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

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

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

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

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

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

Leman Russ Exterminator (170 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Exterminator autocannon 1x Heavy stubber 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Lascannon 2x Multi-melta

Leman Russ Exterminator (170 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Exterminator autocannon 1x Heavy stubber 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Lascannon 2x Multi-melta

Ogryn Squad (65 points) • 1x Ogryn Bone 'ead • 1x Ripper gun • 2x Ogryn • 2x Ripper gun

Ogryn Squad (65 points) • 1x Ogryn Bone 'ead • 1x Ripper gun • 2x Ogryn • 2x Ripper gun

Rapier Laser Destroyer Battery (35 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Laser destroyer

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

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

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

Archetype

Guard Mixed Arms

Thoughts

A storming victory for the Astra Militarum here, who demonstrate the power of any faction able to marshal a horde of scoring, denial, and offence options in the Pariah pack. The days of shelling from behind a wall are over, but the days of transport rush, precision melee pieces and some serious shooting in support are very much just beginning.

I really like the MSU Bullgrun and Ogryns to give you cheap, durable units that can tick away cards and actions as well as offering output as required. This list feels like it has tools for every situation, very well set up indeed for playing the whole suite of missions and secret missions the new meta asks of it. Really, really well done!

John Henry - Orks (War Horde) - 2nd Place

Credit: Tom Alexander

The List

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FACTION KEYWORD: Xenos - Orks + DETACHMENT: War Horde + TOTAL ARMY POINTS: 1995pts + + WARLORD: Char8: Ghazghkull Thraka + ENHANCEMENT: Kunnin' But Brutal (on Char2: Beastboss) & Kunnin' But Brutal (on Char2: Beastboss) & Follow Me Ladz (on Char3: Warboss) & Follow Me Ladz (on Char3: Warboss) & Supa-Cybork Body (on Char6: Warboss in Mega Armour) & Supa-Cybork Body (on Char6: Warboss in Mega Armour) + NUMBER OF UNITS: 22 + SECONDARY: - Bring It Down: 3x3 - Assassination: 8 Characters +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Char1: 1x Beastboss (80 pts): Beast Snagga klaw, Beastchoppa, Shoota Char2: 1x Beastboss (95 pts): Beast Snagga klaw, Beastchoppa, Shoota Enhancement: Kunnin' But Brutal (+15 pts) Char3: 1x Warboss (90 pts): Kombi-weapon, Twin slugga, Attack squig, Power klaw Enhancement: Follow Me Ladz (+25 pts) Char4: 1x Warboss (65 pts): Kombi-weapon, Twin slugga, Attack squig, Power klaw Char5: 1x Warboss (65 pts): Kombi-weapon, Twin slugga, Attack squig, Power klaw Char6: 1x Warboss in Mega Armour (95 pts): 'Uge choppa, Big shoota Enhancement: Supa-Cybork Body (+15 pts) Char7: 1x Boss Snikrot (95 pts): Mork's Teeth, Slugga Char8: 2x Ghazghkull Thraka (235 pts): Warlord • 1x Ghazghkull Thraka: Gork's Klaw, Mork's Roar • 1x Makari: Makari's stabba

10x Beast Snagga Boyz (105 pts) • 1x Beast Snagga Nob: Power snappa, Slugga • 9x Beast Snagga Boy: 9 with Choppa, Slugga 10x Beast Snagga Boyz (105 pts) • 1x Beast Snagga Nob: Power snappa, Slugga • 9x Beast Snagga Boy: 9 with Choppa, Slugga 10x Boyz (85 pts) • 1x Boss Nob: Power klaw, Slugga • 9x Boy: 9 with Choppa, Slugga

5x Flash Gitz (80 pts): Ammo Runt • 1x Kaptin: Choppa, Snazzgun • 4x Flash Gitz: 4 with Choppa, Snazzgun 11x Gretchin (40 pts): 10x Gretchin, Runtherd 11x Gretchin (40 pts): 10x Gretchin, Runtherd 2x Meganobz (80 pts): 2 with Killsaw, Power klaw 10x Nobz (210 pts): 2x Ammo Runt • 1x Boss Nob: Power klaw, Slugga • 9x Nob: 9 with Power klaw, Slugga 5x Nobz (105 pts): Ammo Runt • 1x Boss Nob: Power klaw, Slugga • 4x Nob: 4 with Power klaw, Slugga 5x Stormboyz (65 pts) • 1x Boss Nob: Slugga, Power klaw • 4x Stormboy: 4 with Choppa, Slugga 5x Stormboyz (65 pts) • 1x Boss Nob: Slugga, Power klaw • 4x Stormboy: 4 with Choppa, Slugga 1x Trukk (65 pts): Big shoota, Spiked wheels 1x Trukk (65 pts): Big shoota, Spiked wheels 1x Trukk (65 pts): Big shoota, Spiked wheels

Archetype

Ork Trukk Rush

Thoughts

Speaking of 'having tonnes of stuff', the Orks are still kicking! I think the greenskins copped harsher nerfs than were warranted in the dataslate, but the fact remains that in skilled hands a go-wide, activation locking Ork list can thrive in Pariah if it can dodge one or two match ups.

War Horde facilitates this best, so I can anticipate a degree of frustration amongst the Ork faithful as they are nudged back towards the index, but this list from John highlights exactly why. Literal trukkloads of trading pieces, scoring pieces, and primary denial options, some Haymakers from Nobz and Ghaz, and plenty of sneaky utility tech as well. Really well done on the top placing.

Sam Procopio - Blood Angels (Sons of Sanguinius) - 3rd Place

Blood Angels Death Company Blood Angels Death Company. Credit: Jack Hunter

The List

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BA Task Force (2000 Points)

Space Marines Blood Angels Sons of Sanguinius Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Captain with Jump Pack (105 Points) • Warlord • 1x Relic Shield 1x Thunder hammer • Enhancements: Artisan of War

Lemartes (120 Points) • 1x Bolt Pistol 1x The Blood Crozius

Sanguinary Priest with Jump Pack (100 Points) • 1x Astartes chainsword 1x Bolt Pistol

Sanguinary Priest with Jump Pack (100 Points) • 1x Astartes chainsword 1x Bolt Pistol

OTHER DATASHEETS

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 Points) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack • 1x Heavy bolt pistol 1x Power fist • 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs • 4x Astartes chainsword 4x Heavy bolt pistol

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 Points) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack • 1x Heavy bolt pistol 1x Power fist • 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs • 4x Astartes chainsword 4x Heavy bolt pistol

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 Points) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack • 1x Heavy bolt pistol 1x Power fist • 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs • 4x Astartes chainsword 4x Heavy bolt pistol

Baal Predator (125 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Baal flamestorm cannon 2x Heavy flamer 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Death Company Marines with Jump Packs (280 Points) • 10x Death Company Marine with Jump Pack • 10x Inferno pistol 10x Power fist

Death Company Marines with Jump Packs (140 Points) • 5x Death Company Marine with Jump Pack • 5x Inferno pistol 5x Power fist

Death Company Marines with Jump Packs (140 Points) • 5x Death Company Marine with Jump Pack • 5x Inferno pistol 5x Power fist

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

Scout Squad (65 Points) • 1x Scout Sergeant • 1x Astartes chainsword 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Scout • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 3x Combat knife 1x Heavy bolter

Scout Squad (65 Points) • 1x Scout Sergeant • 1x Astartes chainsword 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Scout • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 3x Combat knife 1x Heavy bolter

Vanguard Veteran Squad with Jump Packs (210 Points) • 1x Vanguard Veteran Sergeant with Jump Pack • 1x Storm Shield 1x Vanguard Veteran weapon • 9x Vanguard Veteran with Jump Pack • 9x Storm Shield 9x Vanguard Veteran weapon

Vanguard Veteran Squad with Jump Packs (210 Points) • 1x Vanguard Veteran Sergeant with Jump Pack • 1x Storm Shield 1x Vanguard Veteran weapon • 9x Vanguard Veteran with Jump Pack • 9x Storm Shield 9x Vanguard Veteran weapon

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Archetype

Blood Angels Mixed Arms

Thoughts

Blood Angels continue their strong start to Pariah here, and this list outlines some of the tools driving this success. The recent emergence of 10 bricks of Van Vets with Sanguinary Priests gives the BA a tool they didn't previously have - a unit that can keep up with the general 'flying murder' theme of the detachment, but is also obnoxiously durable and capable of creating bad trades and / or commitments to deal with it.

This opens up so much space for the deadlier MSU units to work with and means you can reliably force a 'go turn' that doesn't end in you being completely evaporated. Baal Predators offer some overwatch for pesky opposing pushes, making this a really fierce, well balanced take on arguably the strongest army in the game at this moment in time. Really well done!

Daniel Guarnaccia - Dark Angels (Gladius Task Force) - 4th Place

Credit: Kevin Stillman

The List

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Space Marines (1995 Points)

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

CHARACTERS

Apothecary Biologis (85 Points) • 1x Absolvor bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon • Enhancements: Fire Discipline

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

Techmarine (55 Points) • 1x Forge bolter 1x Grav-pistol 1x Omnissian power axe 1x Servo-arm

BATTLELINE

Assault Intercessor Squad (75 Points) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant • 1x Hand flamer 1x Thunder hammer • 4x Assault Intercessor • 4x Astartes chainsword 4x Heavy bolt pistol

OTHER DATASHEETS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eradicator Squad (190 Points) • 1x Eradicator Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Melta rifle • 5x Eradicator • 5x Bolt pistol 5x Close combat weapon 3x Melta rifle 2x Multi-melta

Gladiator Reaper (160 Points) • 1x Armoured hull 1x Icarus rocket pod 1x Ironhail heavy stubber 2x Tempest bolter 1x Twin heavy onslaught gatling cannon

Infiltrator Squad (100 Points) • 1x Infiltrator Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Marksman bolt carbine • 4x Infiltrator • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 4x Marksman bolt carbine

Repulsor (180 Points) • 1x Armoured hull 1x Heavy onslaught gatling cannon 1x Hunter-slayer missile 1x Repulsor defensive array 1x Twin lascannon

ALLIED UNITS

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

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Archetype

Gladius Dark Angels

Thoughts

Dark Angels are back, baby. No longer shackled to sticking Azrael behind a joyless wall of tanks, the slate has brought them back in style. Deathwing Knights make out like bandits with their improved offensive profiles, and are particularly potent in Gladius (as, indeed, are the entire chapter frankly), where being able to turn on the advance and charge, or reactive move away from enemy counter offensives makes them considerably more flexible.

This list also doubles down on the recent trend of 'tonnes of Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs' - it might, I think, be time to start pondering if these have hit a point of being a bit too cheap and obvious as a plug in now... Plenty of armour and hard target removal is jammed in in support, and I really like the versatility on display in this list, really well done on the top placing!

The Best of the Rest

There were 6 more players on 5-1 records. They were:
  • 5th - Adrien Mindjimba - Black Templars: Righteous Crusaders melee MSU in transports.
  • 6th - Alex Dunn - Death Guard: VSL-style Plague Marine Rhino / armour rush.
  • 7th - Nicholas Redford - Thousand Sons: Tsons Goodstuff with a Vortex Beast.
  • 8th - Luc Bourdages - Grey Knights: GK hull spam with Redeemer and DK.
  • 9th - Ramy Tawil - Tyranids: Synaptic Nexus 'Nids with one of each Norn - you absolute hero.
  • 10th - Christian Vavaroutsos - Adeptus Mechanicus: Hunter Cohort with a load of Vanguard, Ironstriders and Dragoons.

I Gt Ciudad de Avila

74-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Ávila, CL, España on July 13 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Cajolín waif - Blood Angels (Gladius Task Force) - 1st Place

Flesh Tearers Death Company Dreadnoughts. Credit: Drybrush Threepwood

The List

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Gladius? (2000 points)

Space Marines Blood Angels Strike Force (2000 points) Gladius Task Force

CHARACTERS

Apothecary Biologis (85 points) • 1x Absolvor bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon • Enhancement: Fire Discipline

Lemartes (120 points) • Warlord • 1x Bolt Pistol 1x The Blood Crozius

BATTLELINE

Intercessor Squad (80 points) • 1x Intercessor Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Hand flamer 1x Power fist • 4x Intercessor • 1x Astartes grenade launcher 4x Bolt pistol 4x Bolt rifle 4x Close combat weapon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 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 (80 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

Baal Predator (125 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Baal flamestorm cannon 2x Heavy flamer 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Baal Predator (125 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Baal flamestorm cannon 2x Heavy flamer 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Death Company Dreadnought (145 points) • 1x Heavy flamer 1x Magna-grapple 1x Meltagun 1x Twin Furioso fists

Death Company Dreadnought (145 points) • 1x Heavy flamer 1x Magna-grapple 1x Meltagun 1x Twin Furioso fists

Death Company Dreadnought (145 points) • 1x Heavy flamer 1x Magna-grapple 1x Meltagun 1x Twin Furioso fists

Death Company Marines with Jump Packs (280 points) • 10x Death Company Marine with Jump Pack • 10x Inferno pistol 10x Power fist

Eradicator Squad (190 points) • 1x Eradicator Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Melta rifle • 5x Eradicator • 5x Bolt pistol 5x Close combat weapon 3x Melta rifle 2x Multi-melta

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

Librarian Dreadnought (170 points) • 1x Blood Lance 1x Furioso fist 1x Furioso force halberd 1x Meltagun

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

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

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Archetype

Ain't no party like a Dreadnaught party

Thoughts

Ok- this list is amazing and leans into a bunch of the more entertaining aspects of the BA index. Libby Dread is there to teleport some Eradicators right into the murder zone and blap an enemy tank, and triple  DC Dreads can cause some absolute havoc if they start chain reacting in the central skirmish. Gladius lets the slightly more diverse range of tools on offer here function logically, and it's fair to say the suite of units available to Blood Angels at the moment actually work in quite a number of the detachments. Down the line we might see more of this kind of experimentation! Well done on taking down the event win with such an innovative, and frankly, fun list. Great work.

Ruben Bilbao fraile - Death Guard (Plague Company) - 2nd Place (Undefeated)

Blackstone Fortress Plague Marine by Craig "MasterSlowPoke" Sniffen

The List

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GT Avila (2000 points)

Death Guard Strike Force (2000 points) Plague Company

CHARACTERS

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

Foul Blightspawn (70 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plague sprayer • Enhancement: The Droning (Aura)

Malignant Plaguecaster (65 points) • 1x Corrupted staff 1x Plague Wind 1x Plague bolt pistol

Malignant Plaguecaster (65 points) • 1x Corrupted staff 1x Plague Wind 1x Plague bolt pistol

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

BATTLELINE

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

Plague Marines (90 points) • 1x Plague Champion • 1x Heavy plague weapon 1x Plasma gun • 4x Plague Marine • 2x Bubotic weapons 2x Heavy plague weapon 4x Plague knives

Plague Marines (90 points) • 1x Plague Champion • 1x Heavy plague weapon 1x Plasma gun • 4x Plague Marine • 1x Blight launcher 2x Bubotic weapons 4x Plague knives 1x Plague spewer

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

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

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

Death Guard Cultists (50 points) • 1x Death Guard Cultist Champion • 1x Brutal assault weapon 1x Cultist firearm • 9x Death Guard Cultist • 9x Brutal assault weapon 6x Cultist firearm 1x Flamer 1x Grenade launcher 1x Heavy stubber

Death Guard Cultists (50 points) • 1x Death Guard Cultist Champion • 1x Brutal assault weapon 1x Cultist firearm • 9x Death Guard Cultist • 9x Brutal assault weapon 6x Cultist firearm 1x Flamer 1x Grenade launcher 1x Heavy stubber

Deathshroud Terminators (120 points) • 1x Deathshroud Champion • 1x Manreaper 1x Plaguespurt gauntlet 1x Plaguespurt gauntlet • 2x Deathshroud Terminator • 2x Manreaper 2x Plaguespurt gauntlet

Deathshroud Terminators (120 points) • 1x Deathshroud Champion • 1x Manreaper 1x Plaguespurt gauntlet 1x Plaguespurt gauntlet • 2x Deathshroud Terminator • 2x Manreaper 2x Plaguespurt gauntlet

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

Myphitic Blight-Haulers (90 points) • 1x Bile spurt 1x Gnashing maw 1x Missile launcher 1x Multi-melta

Myphitic Blight-Haulers (90 points) • 1x Bile spurt 1x Gnashing maw 1x Missile launcher 1x Multi-melta

Plagueburst Crawler (180 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Heavy slugger 1x Plagueburst mortar 2x Plaguespitter

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

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

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Archetype

Death Guard Mixed Arms

Thoughts

A podium for the Death Guard, who've been a bit quieter of late but remain a potent force in the right hands. In an increasingly combat centric meta sneaking some Plaguecasters in to create perilous charges makes sense, and it seems the Blighthauler has finally arrived at a price point where the plug in logically alongside more commonly seen Daemon Engines. All told a well rounded list capable of setting up shop mid board and making a lot of trouble, very well done.

Sergio Rodríguez - Ultramarines (Vanguard Spearhead) - 3rd Place

Rainbow Warriors Combi-weapon Lieutenant by Craig "MasterSlowPoke" Sniffen

The List

Army List - Click to Expand
Avila GT(1995 points)

Space Marines Ultramarines Strike Force (2000 points) Vanguard Spearhead

CHARACTERS

Apothecary Biologis (80 points) • 1x Absolvor bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon • Enhancement: The Blade Driven Deep

Captain in Gravis Armour (80 points) • 1x Boltstorm gauntlet 1x Power fist 1x Relic chainsword

Lieutenant with Combi-weapon (100 points) • 1x Combi-weapon 1x Paired combat blades • Enhancement: Shadow War Veteran

Marneus Calgar (185 points) • 1x Marneus Calgar • Warlord • 1x Gauntlets of Ultramar • 2x Victrix Honour Guard • 2x Victrix power sword

Uriel Ventris (75 points) • 1x Bolt Pistol 1x Invictus 1x Sword of Idaeus

OTHER DATASHEETS

Aggressor Squad (240 points) • 1x Aggressor Sergeant • 1x Auto boltstorm gauntlets 1x Fragstorm grenade launcher 1x Twin power fists • 5x Aggressor • 5x Auto boltstorm gauntlets 5x Fragstorm grenade launcher 5x Twin power fists

Company Heroes (95 points) • 1x Ancient • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Bolt rifle 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Company Champion • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Master-crafted power weapon • 2x Company Veteran • 2x Bolt pistol 2x Close combat weapon 1x Master-crafted bolt rifle 1x Master-crafted heavy bolter

Eradicator Squad (190 points) • 1x Eradicator Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Melta rifle • 5x Eradicator • 5x Bolt pistol 5x Close combat weapon 3x Melta rifle 2x Multi-melta

Inceptor Squad (130 points) • 1x Inceptor Sergeant • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma exterminators • 2x Inceptor • 2x Close combat weapon 2x Plasma exterminators

Inceptor Squad (130 points) • 1x Inceptor Sergeant • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma exterminators • 2x Inceptor • 2x Close combat weapon 2x Plasma exterminators

Incursor Squad (80 points) • 1x Incursor Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Occulus bolt carbine 1x Paired combat blades • 4x Incursor • 4x Bolt pistol 1x Haywire Mine 4x Occulus bolt carbine 4x Paired combat blades

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

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

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

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

Storm Speeder Thunderstrike (160 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Stormfury missiles 1x Thunderstrike las-talon 1x Twin Icarus rocket pod

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Archetype

Ultramarines Vanguard

Thoughts

An evolution on the Lennon-style Ultras Vanguard, which remains an exceptionally frustrating list to get to grips with and put away with plenty of output and counterplay of its own. Adding a few solid hard targets in in the form of a Repulsor and Storm Speeder opens up some additional angles of attack, with the powerful but expensive Centurion brick left at home in favour of spreading the threats wider. A very strong build that requires careful play, really well done.

Arcuos - Pedro Delgado - Black Templars (Gladius Task Force) - 4th Place

High Marshal Helbrecht. Credit: Saint

The List

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Alto Mariscal y Rey Can (2000 points)

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

CHARACTERS

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

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

Lieutenant (65 points) • 1x Master-crafted power weapon 1x Neo-volkite pistol 1x Storm Shield

The Emperor's Champion (75 points) • 1x Black Sword 1x Bolt Pistol

BATTLELINE

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

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Black Templars Impulsor (90 points) • 1x Armoured hull 2x Fragstorm grenade launcher 1x Multi-melta 1x Shield dome

Black Templars Impulsor (90 points) • 1x Armoured hull 2x Fragstorm grenade launcher 1x Multi-melta 1x Shield dome

OTHER DATASHEETS

Inceptor Squad (130 points) • 1x Inceptor Sergeant • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma exterminators • 2x Inceptor • 2x Close combat weapon 2x Plasma exterminators

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

Primaris Sword Brethren (150 points) • 1x Sword Brother Castellan • 1x Combi-weapon 1x Master-crafted power weapon • 4x Primaris Sword Brother • 1x Plasma pistol 2x Power weapon 2x Pyre pistol 1x Thunder hammer 1x Twin lightning claws

Primaris Sword Brethren (150 points) • 1x Sword Brother Castellan • 1x Combi-weapon 1x Master-crafted power weapon • 4x Primaris Sword Brother • 1x Plasma pistol 2x Power weapon 2x Pyre pistol 1x Thunder hammer 1x Twin lightning claws

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

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

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

ALLIED UNITS

Canis Rex (435 points) • 1x Chainbreaker las-impulsor 1x Chainbreaker multi-laser 1x Freedom's Hand

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Archetype

Gladius Templars and Canis

Thoughts

An MSU trading list coupled up with a Towering, heavy hitting Knight. I love it. Canis locks down the hard target removal at a distance and forces engagement whilst the smaller trade pieces of the Templars yeet out to do battle when called upon. Very flexible, very effective and packing just a bit more forward push potential thanks to the include of Canis, well done on the placing with a build I've not seen before!

The Best of the Rest

There were 8 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 5th - Capellan Chris - Thousand Sons: Rubrics / Wizards and Vortex Beasts.
  • 6th - Juan Manuel Galán Recio - Aeldari: Bringing it back with the Avatar of Khaine, a Wraithknight and Warp Spiders. Still good?!
  • 7th - Yeray TRABUCODONOSOR - Drukhari (Skysplinter Assault): All in Raider / Battleline spam with a lesser-seen Haemo / Wrack unit.
  • 8th - David Jiménez Gómez - World Eaters: Angron and triple Maulerfiend, zero chill.
  • 9th - Pedro Cbrr - Adeptus Custodes (Shield Host): Foot infantry and triple Venatari.
  • 10th - Alex Valin - Necrons (Canoptek Court): A rare sighting post-slate, it's Canoptek Court Goodstuff!!
  • 11th - Gabino León - Blood Angels (Sons of Sanguinius): Mounted BA infantry with a big slab of Van Vets and Sang Guard (Dante leading, of course).
  • 12th - Antonio Domínguez Lorenzo - Chaos Daemons: All-in Nurgle Daemons with Plague Drones, Rotigus and Great Unclean Ones.
  • 13th - Jose vicente Escobar Romojaro - Imperial Knights: Canis, a Crusader, and plenty of Helverin.

Hee Yaw GT 2024

60-player, 6-round Grand Tournament in Killeen, TX, United States on July 13 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

The Showdown

Linchpin - Hidden Supplies - Hammer and Anvil

David Villareal - Adeptus Mechanicus (Cohort Cybernetica)
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Botless Mech (2000 Points)

Adeptus Mechanicus Cohort Cybernetica Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Tech-Priest Enginseer (85 Points) • 1x Mechanicus pistol 1x Omnissian axe 1x Servo-arm • Enhancements: Necromechanic

Technoarcheologist (45 Points) • Warlord • 1x Mechanicus pistol 1x Servo-arc claw

Technoarcheologist (45 Points) • 1x Mechanicus pistol 1x Servo-arc claw

Technoarcheologist (45 Points) • 1x Mechanicus pistol 1x Servo-arc claw

BATTLELINE

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

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

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

Ironstrider Ballistarii (210 Points) • 3x Ironstrider Ballistarii • 3x Ironstrider feet 3x Twin cognis autocannon

Ironstrider Ballistarii (210 Points) • 3x Ironstrider Ballistarii • 3x Ironstrider feet 3x Twin cognis lascannon

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

Onager Dunecrawler (160 Points) • 1x Cognis heavy stubber 1x Cognis heavy stubber 1x Dunecrawler legs 1x Neutron laser

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

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

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

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

Sydonian Dragoons with Taser Lances (210 Points) • 3x Sydonian Dragoon • 3x Phosphor serpenta 3x Taser lance

ALLIED UNITS

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

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vs.

Scott Cairns - Astra Militarum (Combined Regiment)
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New new (2000 Points)

Astra Militarum Combined Regiment Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

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

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

Militarum Tempestus Command Squad (70 Points) • 1x Tempestor Prime • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Tempestus dagger • 4x Tempestus Scion • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Grenade launcher 1x Hot-shot volley gun 1x Meltagun 1x Plasma gun

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

Ursula Creed (55 Points) • 1x Duty and Vengeance 1x Power weapon

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

Armoured Sentinels (195 Points) • 3x Armoured Sentinel • 3x Close combat weapon 3x Hunter-killer missile 3x Plasma cannon 3x Sentinel chainsaw

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

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

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

Leman Russ Exterminator (170 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Exterminator autocannon 1x Heavy stubber 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Lascannon 2x Multi-melta

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

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

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

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

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

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Thoughts

Two ranged heavyweights throw down here, as a field exercise (or heated argument over technology) sees the Ad Mech take on the Guard. Both lists pack a lot of raw shooting output, with the Ad Mech loading up on chickens, sneaking in an Onager Dunecrawler and bringing the newly improved Skorpius out too. I really like the triple Techno-Indiana Jones in this list- a bunch of meta favourites really want space to drop into to function, and shutting out a vast chunk of the board to that option is great. It will play havoc with efforts to exploit the Reinforcements strat in this match up too!

On the Astra Militarum side, the Dorn takes over as the heavy hitter in lists, but there is also a place here for drop Scions and Bullgryn as the anchor. A big brick of Sentinels is interesting and, presumably the Reinforcements target as it gets the absolute most from the stratagem. Much more reliant on direct shooting now, this build nonetheless throws enough mission play and mid board presence in to keep the opponent busy as the guns do the lifting.

In the event this is a really tough match up to call and I suspect getting tempo in the game and connecting into some heavy hitters first was probably crucial. I think I would actually have favoured the Ad Mech here were I a betting man on raw output, so it's very impressive to see the guard dig deep and grind out a solid win.

Wings: We also have some notes from Scott - thanks for sending these in!

Scott: I knew a 5-0 Ad Mech list must be something special. He had just defeated triple Vindicator Ironstorm, which was ominous for my tanks. He had an onager dunecrawler with access to ignore modifiers, which would stop my Dorns from blanking those D6+2 damage AP4 attacks, along with two Skorpius, seven lascannon ironstriders, three autocannon ironstriders, and three taser lancers. Throughout the tournament, I found that opponents could answer either tanks or bullgryn, but not both. The Ad Mech list had more than enough S12+ firepower to counter my vehicles, but nothing efficient for the bullgryn.

We played Hammer and Anvil, Hidden Supplies, Linchpin. The center objectives split such that each of us had one protected by a small L, and the medium L’s on the side neutral objectives made one safe for me and the other safe for him. I saw the perfect opportunity to go Fixed: Bring It Down and Cleanse. The 3x3 Ironstrider units were worth 6 points each, and I had two safe neutral objectives right outside my home L to cleanse while scoring 13 primary per round. My opponent acknowledged that choice won me the game. He would have to push me back into my deployment zone with his Ironstriders, but losing them would max my BID. Meanwhile, 12 bullgryn and 3 armored sentinels were muscling him off his neutral objectives. When running Lord Solar, always check the matchup and mission for a good Fixed pair. Tactical will only tax CP with New Orders and freeze up your turn planning until after you draw cards.

Wings: Thanks for the insight - definitely a smart play, and something to look out for on 6-objective missions in particular!

Result

Astra Militarum (Combined Regiment) Victory - 95 - 70

Scott Cairns - Astra Militarum (Combined Regiment) - 1st Place

Scott Cairns Astra Militarum Army Credit: Scott Cairns

The List

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New new (2000 Points)

Astra Militarum Combined Regiment Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

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

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

Militarum Tempestus Command Squad (70 Points) • 1x Tempestor Prime • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Tempestus dagger • 4x Tempestus Scion • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Grenade launcher 1x Hot-shot volley gun 1x Meltagun 1x Plasma gun

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

Ursula Creed (55 Points) • 1x Duty and Vengeance 1x Power weapon

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

Armoured Sentinels (195 Points) • 3x Armoured Sentinel • 3x Close combat weapon 3x Hunter-killer missile 3x Plasma cannon 3x Sentinel chainsaw

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

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

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

Leman Russ Exterminator (170 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Exterminator autocannon 1x Heavy stubber 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Lascannon 2x Multi-melta

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

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

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

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

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

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Archetype

Double Dorn Guard

Thoughts

Astra continue their rise as a faction that can put up results whilst not really troubling the win rate charts. As alluded to above this build has a great balance of ranged threat and mission play, piloted to perfection here. Really well done on the event win!

David Villareal - Adeptus Mechanicus (Cohort Cybernetica) - 2nd Place

Adeptus Mechanicus - Ironstrider Ballistarii Adeptus Mechanicus - Ironstrider Ballistarii
Credit: Pendulin

The List

See Showdown

Archetype

Cybernetica Cohort Ad Mech

Thoughts

A chunky ranged list with a subtle deep strike shut-out via the Archaeologists. This looks terrifying to face with the sheer volume of fire it puts out, though is perhaps a touch lacking in combat counter-punch if the enemy gets in close. Really well done on the top placing.

Kaleb Hansen - Space Marines (Astartes) (Ironstorm Spearhead) - 3rd Place

Imperial Fists Brutalis Dreadnought. Credit: Jack Hunter

The List

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Steven's universe (1975 points)

Space Marines Salamanders Strike Force (2000 points) Ironstorm Spearhead

CHARACTERS

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

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

Techmarine (90 points) • Warlord • 1x Forge bolter 1x Grav-pistol 1x Omnissian power axe 1x Servo-arm • Enhancement: Adept of the Omnissiah

Techmarine (85 points) • 1x Forge bolter 1x Grav-pistol 1x Omnissian power axe 1x Servo-arm • Enhancement: Target Augury Web

Techmarine (75 points) • 1x Forge bolter 1x Grav-pistol 1x Omnissian power axe 1x Servo-arm • Enhancement: Master of Machine War

OTHER DATASHEETS

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

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

Brutalis Dreadnought (160 points) • 1x Brutalis bolt rifles 1x Brutalis fists 1x Twin Icarus ironhail heavy stubber 1x Twin multi-melta

Brutalis Dreadnought (160 points) • 1x Brutalis bolt rifles 1x Brutalis fists 1x Twin Icarus ironhail heavy stubber 1x Twin multi-melta

Brutalis Dreadnought (160 points) • 1x Brutalis bolt rifles 1x Brutalis fists 1x Twin Icarus ironhail heavy stubber 1x Twin multi-melta

Gladiator Lancer (160 points) • 1x Armoured hull 2x Fragstorm grenade launcher 1x Icarus rocket pod 1x Ironhail heavy stubber 1x Lancer laser destroyer

Inceptor Squad (130 points) • 1x Inceptor Sergeant • 1x Assault bolters 1x Close combat weapon • 2x Inceptor • 2x Assault bolters 2x Close combat weapon

Inceptor Squad (130 points) • 1x Inceptor Sergeant • 1x Assault bolters 1x Close combat weapon • 2x Inceptor • 2x Assault bolters 2x Close combat weapon

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

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

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

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Archetype

Brutal Vindication

Thoughts

Ok, you have my attention. I don't typically root for Ironstorm lists but triple Brutalis AND triple Vindicator is simply too cool to ignore. Massive threat, great counter charge and Inceptors dropping in for those hard to reach places. This will simply dunk on the unwary and I like the smattering of combi-weapon Lieutenants to give you some sneaky reactive move mission play. A  really dynamic, very unique list, well done.

Brandon Lucio - Imperial Knights (Noble Lance) - 4th Place

Imperial Knight Lancer. Credit: Jack Hunter

The List

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You just hee'd you last Haw (1995 Points)

Imperial Knights Noble Lance Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Canis Rex (435 Points) • 1x Chainbreaker las-impulsor 1x Chainbreaker multi-laser 1x Freedom's Hand

Cerastus Knight Lancer (430 Points) • Warlord • 1x Cerastus shock lance

BATTLELINE

Armiger Helverin (140 Points) • 2x Armiger autocannon 1x Armoured feet 1x Questoris heavy stubber

Armiger Helverin (140 Points) • 2x Armiger autocannon 1x Armoured feet 1x Questoris heavy stubber

Armiger Warglaive (150 Points) • 1x Questoris heavy stubber 1x Reaper chain-cleaver 1x Thermal spear

Armiger Warglaive (150 Points) • 1x Questoris heavy stubber 1x Reaper chain-cleaver 1x Thermal spear

Armiger Warglaive (150 Points) • 1x Questoris heavy stubber 1x Reaper chain-cleaver 1x Thermal spear

Armiger Warglaive (150 Points) • 1x Questoris heavy stubber 1x Reaper chain-cleaver 1x Thermal spear

Armiger Warglaive (150 Points) • 1x Questoris heavy stubber 1x Reaper chain-cleaver 1x Thermal spear

ALLIED UNITS

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

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Archetype

Canis and the Lads

Thoughts

Canis Rex- still ruining hopes and dreams! Plenty of Helverins and a Cerastus Knight in support here, this is one of those lists that can just run away with it if you don't quickly cripple some of the key tools before they all get to start blasting. New Towering isn't what it was but it plays havoc with the usual logics of hiding assets and preparing to counter attack, as if you don't get the big knights down early they're digging you out of hiding spaces that were typically safe. Really cool to see IK back in the hunt after the recent changes, well done.

The Best of the Rest

There was 1 more players on a 5-1 record. They were:
  • 5th - Ethan Nolen - World Eaters: Direct, old school WE with Berzerkers, Eightbound and the usual characters.

J-Town Throwdown

43-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Jonesboro, AR, United States on July 13 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Josh Wilson - World Eaters (Berzerker Warband) - 1st Place

Credit: Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones

The List

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Try the forge 1 (1985 Points)

World Eaters Berzerker Warband Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

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

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

World Eaters Lord on Juggernaut (120 Points) • 1x Exalted chainblade 1x Juggernaut's bladed horn 1x Plasma pistol • Enhancements: Favoured of Khorne

BATTLELINE

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

World Eaters Forgefiend (145 Points) • 2x Ectoplasma cannon 1x Ectoplasma cannon 1x Forgefiend claws

World Eaters Forgefiend (145 Points) • 2x Ectoplasma cannon 1x Ectoplasma cannon 1x Forgefiend claws

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Archetype

World Eaters... Mixed Arms?

Thoughts

World Eaters with guns, eh? The angry lads are very much enjoying Pariah, which has made the scrap for the centre far more important in a lot of missions and slightly adjusted the secondarys in ways which help their game plan (and indeed the game plan of anything that wants to brawl centrally!). Some Forgefiends offer Battleshock tech from a distance- this is actually very big for the World Eaters in specifically the Blood Angels game, where being able to circumnavigate a fight on death or interrupt is HUGE. Beyond that it's business as usual - it hits like an absolute freight train, and it's about as fast as one. Watch out. Very well done on the event win!!

Bryce Watson - Dark Angels (Inner Circle Task Force) - 2nd Place (Undefeated)

Judiciar. Credit: SRM

Look, it's probably a Black Templar, but the vibes are right.

The List

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Secret Agendas & Secret Missions (2000 points)

Space Marines Dark Angels Strike Force (2000 points) Inner Circle Task Force

CHARACTERS

Ancient in Terminator Armour (105 points) • 1x Terminator Storm Shield 1x Thunder hammer • Enhancement: Deathwing Assault

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

Chaplain in Terminator Armour (75 points) • Warlord • 1x Crozius arcanum 1x Storm bolter

Judiciar (70 points) • 1x Absolvor bolt pistol 1x Executioner relic blade

BATTLELINE

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

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

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

Deathwing Knights (235 points) • 1x Watcher in the Dark • 1x Knight Master • 1x Great weapon of the Unforgiven • 4x Deathwing Knight • 4x Mace of absolution

Deathwing Knights (235 points) • 1x Watcher in the Dark • 1x Knight Master • 1x Great weapon of the Unforgiven • 4x Deathwing Knight • 4x Mace of absolution

Deathwing Knights (235 points) • 1x Watcher in the Dark • 1x Knight Master • 1x Great weapon of the Unforgiven • 4x Deathwing Knight • 4x Power weapon

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

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

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

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

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

ALLIED UNITS

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

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Archetype

Dangels Inner Circle

Thoughts

Inner Circle Taskforce Dark Angels in a podium place. That's on the list of 'things I would not have anticipated' a few weeks ago! Deathwing Knights and Inner Circle Companions are just great for their points now, and the shenanigans in this detachment go a lot further when the targets for them can actually hurt things in combat. Some Destructors bring up the rear, and this is a delicious well rounded list that you don't want to get in a prolonged scrap with. Very well done!

The Best of the Rest

There were 5 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 3rd - Brent Simon - Space Wolves (Stormlance Task Force): The list is called 'Wolf Jail'. That is very much what it is!
  • 4th - Zach Mobley - Aeldari (Battle Host): Aspects and the Avatar of Khaine with a big brick of Windriders.
  • 5th - Justin Harris - Adeptus Custodes (Shield Host): MSU Venatari, bricks of Infantry and two Caladius.
  • 6th - Hayden Harsson - Imperial Knights: Canis, a Castelan, a Gallant, and Helverins.
  • 7th - Peyton Preece - Adeptus Mechanicus (Skitarii Hunter Cohort): A proper mission play serving platter in Hunter Cohort with a LOT of MSU nonsense.

Wrap Up

That's it for this week guys! Pariah is honestly looking very exciting, with a couple of standouts but a whole host of armies and archetypes performing well. Whether you like blasting things with guns, or punching people in the head, there is a list out there for you somewhere right now, and that warms my heart so it does. See you again next week!

Lowest of Men, out.

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