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Competitive Innovations in 10th: Silver and Gold pt.2

by Lowest of Men, James "One_Wing" Grover | Aug 04 2023
We're back for part two of this week's review of competitive lists, and today it's mostly a Lowest of Men show, with Wings sneaking in at the end to take a look at some of the lists from the American Team Championships.

Today, we'll be covering:
  • North and South GT (major) – Lowest of Men
  • Ropecon – Lowest of Men
  • Bembel Clash – Lowest of Men
  • (bonus) American Team Championship – Wings
If you're looking for any of the following, go take a look at part 1:
  • The North East Open (major) – Wings
  • Capital Clash Summer GT (major) – Lowest of Men
  • Arch City GT – Wings
  • Peterborough Slam GT! – Wings

North and South GT 2023

60-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Hobart, TAS AU on July 28 2023. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Tyler Walsh - Necrons - 1st Place

Credit: Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones

The List

Army List - Click to Expand
Necrons GT (2000 points) Necrons Strike Force (2000 points) Awakened Dynasty

CHARACTER

Hexmark Destroyer (100 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Enmitic disintegrator pistols • Enhancement: The Sovereign Coronal (Aura)

Overlord (85 points) • 1x Overlord’s blade 1x Tachyon arrow

Royal Warden (50 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Relic gauss blaster • Enhancement: Sempiternal Weave

Technomancer (85 points) • 1x Canoptek Cloak 1x Staff of light • Enhancement: Hypermaterial Ablator

Technomancer (60 points) • 1x Canoptek Cloak 1x Staff of light

BATTLELINE

Necron Warriors (240 points) • 20x Close combat weapon 20x Gauss reaper

Necron Warriors (120 points) • 10x Close combat weapon 10x Gauss reaper

DEDICATED TRANSPORT

Ghost Ark (125 points) • 1x Armoured bulk 2x Gauss flayer array

OTHER DATASHEETS

Canoptek Reanimator (95 points) • 2x Atomiser beam 1x Reanimator’s claws

Canoptek Scarab Swarms (40 points) • 3x Feeder mandibles

Canoptek Scarab Swarms (40 points) • 3x Feeder mandibles

Cryptothralls (40 points) • 2x Scouring eye 2x Scythed limbs

Cryptothralls (40 points) • 2x Scouring eye 2x Scythed limbs

Doomsday Ark (185 points) • 1x Armoured bulk 1x Doomsday cannon 2x Gauss flayer array

Doomsday Ark (185 points) • 1x Armoured bulk 1x Doomsday cannon 2x Gauss flayer array

Doomsday Ark (185 points) • 1x Armoured bulk 1x Doomsday cannon 2x Gauss flayer array

Lokhust Heavy Destroyers (45 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Gauss destructor

Lokhust Heavy Destroyers (45 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Gauss destructor

Lokhust Heavy Destroyers (45 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Gauss destructor

Lychguard (190 points) • 10x Dispersion Shield 10x Hyperphase sword

Archetype

Necron Mixed Arms

Thoughts

The emergence of the Necrons from their early 10th slumber continues here, with this wonderful contribution from Tyler. A lot of the usual key ingredients - Warriors, Lychguard, and buffing characters for dominating the primary - are backed up by some serious heavy shooting in the form of three Doomsday Arks and three single Heavy Destroyers. The latter offer nice scoring flexibility as they are cheap enough on their own to throw away for secondaries, and bringing them in from reserves one at a time can also mitigate any horrific overwatch that a large target (and we all know exactly which large target) might want to throw at them before they start shooting right back. The Hexmark here is entrusted with the powerful Sovereign Coronal relic, which helps all of the Necron strats and force multipliers to go all the way to eleven and increase their efficiency and output. Cheap Scarabs offer even more scoring possibilities, and this list looks exceptionally well designed to put up massive numbers whilst offering more punch at a distance than many of the Necron lists that we have seen. A beautifully designed build, great work!

Shannen Butters - Aeldari - 2nd Place (Undefeated)

Credit: Greg Narro

The List

Army List - Click to Expand
NovSo GT 2023 (2000 points) Aeldari Strike Force (2000 points) Battle Host

CHARACTER

Autarch Wayleaper (95 points) • Warlord • 1x Dragon fusion gun 1x Howling Banshee Mask 1x Star glaive • Enhancement: Fate’s Messenger

Farseer (90 points) • 1x Eldritch Storm 1x Shuriken pistol 1x Witchblade • Enhancement: The Phoenix Gem

The Yncarne (270 points) • 1x Swirling soul energy 1x Vilith-zhar, the Sword of Souls

OTHER DATASHEETS

Fire Prism (150 points) • 1x Prism cannon 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Wraithbone hull

Fire Prism (150 points) • 1x Prism cannon 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Wraithbone hull

Fire Prism (150 points) • 1x Prism cannon 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Wraithbone hull

Night Spinner (170 points) • 1x Doomweaver 1x Twin shuriken catapult 1x Wraithbone hull

Shadow Spectres (80 points) • 5x Close combat weapon 5x Prism rifle

Shadow Spectres (80 points) • 5x Close combat weapon 5x Prism rifle

War Walkers (95 points) • 2x Bright lance 1x War Walker feet

War Walkers (95 points) • 2x Bright lance 1x War Walker feet

Warp Spiders (100 points) • 1x Warp Spider Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Death spinner 1x Death spinner 1x Powerblades • 4x Warp Spider • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Death spinner

Wraithknight (475 points) • 1x Heavy wraithcannon 1x Heavy wraithcannon 2x Starcannon 1x Titanic feet

Archetype

Aeldari Goodstuff

Final Round Matchup

85 - 62 Victory against Nathan Princi - Adeptus Custodes.

Thoughts

They shoot, they score, they teleport a God into your lines and crush your spirits. Question is, what are you going to do about it? Further elf dominance here from Shannen. I really, really like what War Walkers offer in an Eldar list at the moment. They require an unreasonable amount of effort to shift, which compounds the nightmare situation the opponent is already in trying to exchange with the elves on reasonable terms without taking heavy losses, and they can screen space and get into key positions early as the heavy guns do the work from safety. A very powerful take on a powerful army. Congratulations on second!

Nathan Princi - Adeptus Custodes - 3rd Place

Adeptus Custodes Caladius Grav-Tank Adeptus Custodes Caladius Grav-Tank. Credit: Jack Hunter

The List

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The Mainlander (2000 points) Adeptus Custodes Strike Force (2000 points) Shield Host

CHARACTER

Blade Champion (130 points) • 1x Vaultswords • Enhancement: Ceaseless Hunter

Shield-Captain (120 points) • 1x Guardian spear

Shield-Captain in Allarus Terminator Armour (145 points) • Warlord • 1x Balistus grenade launcher 1x Guardian spear • Enhancement: Veiled Blade

BATTLELINE

Custodian Guard (405 points) • 7x Guardian spear 1x Misericordia 1x Praesidium Shield 1x Praesidium Shield 1x Sentinel blade 1x Vexilla

OTHER DATASHEETS

Allarus Custodians (325 points) • 5x Balistus grenade launcher 5x Guardian spear

Caladius Grav-tank (215 points) • 1x Armoured hull 1x Twin arachnus heavy blaze cannon 1x Twin lastrum bolt cannon

Caladius Grav-tank (215 points) • 1x Armoured hull 1x Twin arachnus heavy blaze cannon 1x Twin lastrum bolt cannon

Custodian Wardens (300 points) • 6x Guardian spear 1x Vexilla

ALLIED UNITS

Eversor Assassin (75 points) • 1x Executioner pistol 1x Power sword and neuro gauntlet

Exaction Squad (35 points) • 1x Proctor-Exactant • 1x Arbites combat shotgun 1x Arbites shotpistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Nuncio Aquila (Aura) • 4x Exaction Vigilant • 1x Arbites Medi-kit 2x Arbites combat shotgun 1x Arbites grenade launcher 4x Arbites shotpistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Heavy stubber 1x Soulguilt Scanner

Exaction Squad (35 points) • 1x Proctor-Exactant • 1x Arbites combat shotgun 1x Arbites shotpistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Nuncio Aquila (Aura) • 4x Exaction Vigilant • 1x Arbites Medi-kit 2x Arbites combat shotgun 1x Arbites grenade launcher 4x Arbites shotpistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Heavy stubber 1x Soulguilt Scanner

 

Archetype

Custodes Mixed Arms

Thoughts

Another contender to the throne balances guns with combat power here, as the Custodes bring grav tanks to the fray. The Calladius is hard to shift, shoots hard, and can screen out space in the backfield whilst still being relevant, and as such contributes to a more flexible game plan than simply jamming the 'yes' button on bodies. Exaction Squads provide secondary options, and the Eversor drops in to say hello here (presumably because having as cheap and assassin as possible was the order of the day here!). A tough and varied list, excellent stuff.

James Stewart - Genestealer Cult - 4th Place

Credit: keewa

The List

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Grandfather’s Broodlings (2000 Points)

Genestealer Cults Ascension Day Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Abominant (105 Points) • 1x Power sledgehammer • Enhancements: Inscrutable Cunning

Clamavus (40 Points) • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon

Nexos (90 Points) • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon • Enhancements: Meticulous Planner

Primus (70 Points) • 1x Cult bonesword 1x Scoped needle pistol 1x Toxin injector claw

Primus (70 Points) • 1x Cult bonesword 1x Scoped needle pistol 1x Toxin injector claw

Sanctus (50 Points) • Warlord • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Cult sniper rifle

BATTLELINE

Acolyte Hybrids (150 Points) • 1x Acolyte Leader • 1x Hand flamer 1x Leader’s cult weapons • 9x Acolyte Hybrid • 1x Cult Icon 9x Cult claws and knife 4x Demolition charges 4x Hand flamer

Acolyte Hybrids (150 Points) • 1x Acolyte Leader • 1x Hand flamer 1x Leader’s cult weapons • 9x Acolyte Hybrid • 1x Cult Icon 9x Cult claws and knife 4x Demolition charges 4x Hand flamer

Acolyte Hybrids (150 Points) • 1x Acolyte Leader • 1x Hand flamer 1x Leader’s cult weapons • 9x Acolyte Hybrid • 1x Cult Icon 9x Cult claws and knife 4x Demolition charges 4x Hand flamer

Neophyte Hybrids (160 Points) • 1x Neophyte Leader • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hybrid firearm • 19x Neophyte Hybrid • 19x Autopistol 19x Close combat weapon 1x Cult Icon 4x Grenade launcher 11x Hybrid firearm 4x Seismic cannon

Neophyte Hybrids (160 Points) • 1x Neophyte Leader • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hybrid firearm • 19x Neophyte Hybrid • 19x Autopistol 19x Close combat weapon 1x Cult Icon 4x Grenade launcher 11x Hybrid firearm 4x Seismic cannon

Neophyte Hybrids (160 Points) • 1x Neophyte Leader • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hybrid firearm • 19x Neophyte Hybrid • 19x Autopistol 19x Close combat weapon 1x Cult Icon 2x Flamer 11x Hybrid firearm 4x Seismic cannon 2x Webber

OTHER DATASHEETS

Aberrants (330 Points) • 1x Aberrant Hypermorph • 1x Heavy power weapon 1x Hypermorph tail • 9x Aberrant • 9x Heavy power weapon

Aberrants (165 Points) • 1x Aberrant Hypermorph • 1x Heavy power weapon 1x Hypermorph tail • 4x Aberrant • 4x Heavy power weapon

Achilles Ridgerunners (75 Points) • 1x Heavy mortar 1x Ridgerunner wheels 1x Spotter 1x Twin heavy stubber

Achilles Ridgerunners (75 Points) • 1x Heavy mortar 1x Ridgerunner wheels 1x Spotter 1x Twin heavy stubber

Archetype

GSC Goodstuff

Thoughts

Another powerful showing from the GSC here, this offering from James packs a few more Aberrants in for some added brawling potential. Forward deploy on the Abominant makes plenty of sense- a lot of people are gunning for the Biophagus via PRECISION and other tricks these days, and being able to get back up the first time you're kill goes a long way here, as it keeps the precious -1 to wound buff on the Aberrants around that bit longer. SUSTAINED HITS on their hammers is no joke into the right targets too. The Saboteurs stay home and the Sanctus comes in to provide some Lone Operative nonsense from afar. A solid variation on the powerful theme that is GSC as this moment in time. Great work!

The Best of the Rest

There were 6 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 5th - Liam Grossmith - Thousand Sons: Magnus, Mutaliths, and scoring utility. A great all rounder list.
  • 6th - Ethan Armstrong - Iron Hands: A wide range of Iron Hands goodness including a Land Raider Redeemer and big slabs of Eradicators and Aggressors. Brutalis in there for cool points!
  • 7th - Adam Douglas - Thousand Sons: Magnus, Sorcerers, Mutaliths, Termies, Utility. Tsons are having a good time at the minute!
  • 8th - Mariusz Ryba - Raven Guard: Raven Guard Centurions turn back the years, supported by two Repulsors and lots of shooty infantry.
  • 9th - Michael Davie - Aeldari: Aeldari with 20 Wraithguard for the Anvil pivot.
  • 10th - Liam Hogwood - Adepta Sororitas: Castigators, Sacrosancts, and Rhinos to get them to battle. Excellent build.

Ropecon Tournament

44-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Helsinki, Uusimaa Suomi on July 29 2023. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

This event was using 20-0 scoring with pure BP for placings, so the top finisher wasn't undefeated.

Eetu Peltola - Necrons - 1st Place

Canoptek Reanimator. Credit: Wings

The List

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T+ (1995 points) Necrons Strike Force (2000 points) Awakened Dynasty

CHARACTER

Hexmark Destroyer (100 points) • Warlord • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Enmitic disintegrator pistols • Enhancement: The Sovereign Coronal (Aura)

Hexmark Destroyer (70 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Enmitic disintegrator pistols

Overlord (85 points) • 1x Resurrection Orb 1x Voidscythe

Overlord (85 points) • 1x Resurrection Orb 1x Voidscythe

Technomancer (60 points) • 1x Canoptek Cloak 1x Staff of light

Technomancer (60 points) • 1x Canoptek Cloak 1x Staff of light

Transcendent C’tan (290 points) • 1x Crackling tendrils 1x Seismic assault • Enhancement: Sempiternal Weave

OTHER DATASHEETS

Canoptek Reanimator (95 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

Cryptothralls (40 points) • 2x Scouring eye 2x Scythed limbs

Cryptothralls (40 points) • 2x Scouring eye 2x Scythed limbs

Doomsday Ark (185 points) • 1x Armoured bulk 1x Doomsday cannon 2x Gauss flayer array

Doomsday Ark (185 points) • 1x Armoured bulk 1x Doomsday cannon 2x Gauss flayer array

Doomsday Ark (185 points) • 1x Armoured bulk 1x Doomsday cannon 2x Gauss flayer array

Lokhust Destroyers (30 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Gauss cannon

Lokhust Destroyers (30 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Gauss cannon

Lychguard (190 points) • 10x Dispersion Shield 10x Hyperphase sword

Lychguard (190 points) • 10x Dispersion Shield 10x Hyperphase sword

Archetype

Necrons Awakeningstuff

Final Round Matchup

9-11 Loss against Eetu Peltola - Necrons.

Thoughts

Look, more Necrons! I smell a winter of dominance... double Hexmark here for really hating on elves and GSC units that can't take a punch, and Warriors make way for a double Lychguard pivot. The Transcendant C'tan is here once again, and Eetu has gone for the Doomsday Arks as well. Very punchy but with plenty of jank and trickery in here, what a triumph the Necrons index is eh. I'll give a little shout out to the Cryptothralls, whose job it is to soak up enemy fire and buy time for the Lychguard, before reanimating to do it all over again. Just roll 4s bro. Very well done on the first place finish Eetu!

The Best of the Rest

There were 6 more players on 4-1+ records. They were:
  • 2nd - Kaarle Tuki - Aeldari: Triple Wraithknight Aeldari. Still a thing!
  • 3rd - Juha Ottelin - Aeldari: Go-wide MSU Aeldari.
  • 4th - Aleksi Lehtiö - Genestealer Cult: GSC Battleline carpet with a single Goliath Truck to ensure some early board presence. I'm intending to try this myself, lovely tech.
  • 5th - Indran Yogaswaran - Adeptus Custodes: Triple Guard brick with utility.
  • 6th - Joonas Neva - "Adepta Sororitas": a BCP mislead, this was actually double Wraithknight Aeldari - bringing Sisters might have been more of a surprise here...
  • 7th - Jouni Haavisto - Orks: Heroic die-on-the-line Ork MSU with a bunch of trucks to outscore the foe. Cracking effort here.

Bembel Clash #8

37-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Hirzenhain, HE DE on July 29 2023. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Lukas Lötscher - Aeldari - 1st Place

Credit: Greg Narro

The List

Army List - Click to Expand
bembel v3 (1995 points) Aeldari Strike Force (2000 points) Battle Host

CHARACTER

Autarch Wayleaper (80 points) • Warlord • 1x Howling Banshee Mask 1x Reaper launcher 1x Star glaive

Avatar of Khaine (295 points) • 1x The Wailing Doom

Spiritseer (80 points) • 1x Shuriken pistol 1x Witch staff • Enhancement: Fate’s Messenger

The Yncarne (270 points) • 1x Swirling soul energy 1x Vilith-zhar, the Sword of Souls

OTHER DATASHEETS

Fire Prism (150 points) • 1x Prism cannon 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Wraithbone hull

Fire Prism (150 points) • 1x Prism cannon 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Wraithbone hull

Night Spinner (170 points) • 1x Doomweaver 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Wraithbone hull

Support Weapons (105 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x D-cannon 1x Shuriken catapult

War Walkers (95 points) • 2x Bright lance 1x War Walker feet

War Walkers (95 points) • 2x Bright lance 1x War Walker feet

War Walkers (95 points) • 2x Bright lance 1x War Walker feet

Warp Spiders (100 points) • 1x Warp Spider Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Death spinner 1x Death spinner 1x Powerblades • 4x Warp Spider • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Death spinner

Wraithguard (310 points) • 10x Close combat weapon 10x Wraithcannon

Archetype

Aeldari with Wraithguard

Final Round Matchup

13 - 7 Victory against Colin Schmid - Genestealer Cult.

Thoughts

Another mighty Eldar build takes the gold here, this one leaving the Wraithknight at home in favour of the Wraithguard ten slab. It's a rare golden era for wraiths after such a long time in the wilderness, and it's certainly important to try and remember that even in this most skewed of metas. Both Avatars appear here to perform their roles as durable tank and janky assassin, and this has a great width of assets to out play the opponent. Very well done on the first place finish.

The Best of the Rest

There were 5 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 2nd - Mario Barkeeper - Aeldari: Double Avatar eldar with some Harlequin characters for utility.
  • 3rd - Tobias Wesselmann - Deathwatch: 20 Desolators and 20 Hellblasters. Glorious.
  • 4th - Pascal Haberstroh - Dark Angels: The Lion, some Deathwing Knights, and assorted marines infantry. Excellent stuff.
  • 5th - Niklas Frerichs - Adeptus Custodes: A Horde of Custodes Infantry.
  • 6th - Colin Schmid - Genestealer Cult: GSC Goodstuff. Double Clamavus for extra screening.

The American Team Championship - Bonus

As ever with team events, go take a look at the summary I put out a while back about how they differ from singles - I'll be looking at them with that in mind.

1st Place - Art of War

The Lists

Nick Nanavati - Genestealer Cult

Genestealer Cults Clamavus DJ WON'T by Fowler

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GSC (2000 Points)

Genestealer Cults Ascension Day Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Biophagus (80 Points) • 1x Autopistol 1x Chemical vials 1x Injector goad • Enhancements: Inscrutable Cunning

Clamavus (40 Points) • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon

Nexos (50 Points) • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon

Nexos (50 Points) • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon

Primus (70 Points) • 1x Cult bonesword 1x Scoped needle pistol 1x Toxin injector claw

Primus (70 Points) • 1x Cult bonesword 1x Scoped needle pistol 1x Toxin injector claw

Primus (70 Points) • Warlord • 1x Cult bonesword 1x Scoped needle pistol 1x Toxin injector claw

Reductus Saboteur (95 Points) • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Demolition charges 1x Remote explosives • Enhancements: Meticulous Planner

Reductus Saboteur (55 Points) • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Demolition charges 1x Remote explosives

BATTLELINE

Acolyte Hybrids (150 Points) • 1x Acolyte Leader • 1x Hand flamer 1x Leader’s cult weapons • 9x Acolyte Hybrid • 1x Cult Icon 5x Cult claws and knife 4x Cult claws and knife 4x Demolition charges 4x Hand flamer

Acolyte Hybrids (150 Points) • 1x Acolyte Leader • 1x Hand flamer 1x Leader’s cult weapons • 9x Acolyte Hybrid • 1x Cult Icon 5x Cult claws and knife 4x Cult claws and knife 4x Demolition charges 4x Hand flamer

Neophyte Hybrids (160 Points) • 1x Neophyte Leader • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hybrid firearm • 19x Neophyte Hybrid • 19x Autopistol 19x Close combat weapon 1x Cult Icon 4x Flamer 11x Hybrid firearm 4x Seismic cannon

Neophyte Hybrids (160 Points) • 1x Neophyte Leader • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hybrid firearm • 19x Neophyte Hybrid • 19x Autopistol 19x Close combat weapon 1x Cult Icon 4x Flamer 11x Hybrid firearm 4x Seismic cannon

Neophyte Hybrids (160 Points) • 1x Neophyte Leader • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hybrid firearm • 19x Neophyte Hybrid • 19x Autopistol 19x Close combat weapon 1x Cult Icon 4x Flamer 11x Hybrid firearm 4x Seismic cannon

Neophyte Hybrids (160 Points) • 1x Neophyte Leader • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hybrid firearm • 19x Neophyte Hybrid • 19x Autopistol 19x Close combat weapon 1x Cult Icon 4x Flamer 11x Hybrid firearm 4x Seismic cannon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Aberrants (330 Points) • 1x Aberrant Hypermorph • 1x Heavy power weapon 1x Hypermorph tail • 9x Aberrant • 9x Heavy power weapon

Achilles Ridgerunners (75 Points) • 1x Heavy mortar 1x Ridgerunner wheels 1x Survey Augur 1x Twin heavy stubber

Achilles Ridgerunners (75 Points) • 1x Heavy mortar 1x Ridgerunner wheels 1x Survey Augur 1x Twin heavy stubber

Jack Harpster - Grey Knights

Grey Knights Army. Credit: Colin Ward

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TOP_SECRET_WTC_LIST (1990 Points)

Grey Knights Teleport Strike Force Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Brother-Captain (125 Points) • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Psycannon • Enhancements: Sigil of Exigence

Grand Master (150 Points) • 1x Incinerator 1x Nemesis force weapon • Enhancements: First to the Fray

Kaldor Draigo (155 Points) • Warlord • 1x Scourging 1x Storm bolter 1x The Titansword

BATTLELINE

Brotherhood Terminator Squad (450 Points) • 1x Terminator Justicar • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Storm bolter • 9x Brotherhood Terminator • 1x Ancient’s Banner 2x Incinerator 1x Narthecium 9x Nemesis force weapon 6x Storm bolter

Brotherhood Terminator Squad (450 Points) • 1x Terminator Justicar • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Storm bolter • 9x Brotherhood Terminator • 1x Ancient’s Banner 2x Incinerator 1x Narthecium 9x Nemesis force weapon 6x Storm bolter

OTHER DATASHEETS

Paladin Squad (510 Points) • 1x Paragon • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Storm bolter • 8x Paladin • 8x Nemesis force weapon 4x Psycannon 4x Storm bolter • 1x Paladin Ancient • 1x Ancient’s Banner 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Psycannon

ALLIED UNITS

Callidus Assassin (115 Points) • 1x Neural shredder 1x Phase sword and poison blades

Exaction Squad (35 Points) • 1x Proctor-Exactant • 1x Arbites combat shotgun 1x Arbites shotpistol 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Exaction Vigilant • 1x Arbites Medi-kit 2x Arbites combat shotgun 1x Arbites grenade launcher 4x Arbites shotpistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Soulguilt Scanner 1x Webber

John Lennon - Adeptus Custodes

Custodian Guard Custodian Guard. Credit: Edwin "Lupe" Moriarty

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ATC - Gold Rush (2000 Points)

Adeptus Custodes Shield Host Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Blade Champion (100 Points) • 1x Vaultswords

Blade Champion (100 Points) • 1x Vaultswords

Shield-Captain (150 Points) • 1x Guardian spear • Enhancements: Ceaseless Hunter

Shield-Captain (120 Points) • Warlord • 1x Guardian spear

BATTLELINE

Custodian Guard (405 Points) • 5x Guardian spear 1x Misericordia 3x Praesidium Shield 1x Praesidium Shield 3x Sentinel blade 1x Vexilla

Custodian Guard (405 Points) • 5x Guardian spear 1x Misericordia 3x Praesidium Shield 1x Praesidium Shield 3x Sentinel blade 1x Vexilla

Prosecutors (40 Points) • 1x Prosecutor Sister Superior • 1x Boltgun 1x Close combat weapon • 3x Prosecutor • 3x Boltgun 3x Close combat weapon

Prosecutors (40 Points) • 1x Prosecutor Sister Superior • 1x Boltgun 1x Close combat weapon • 3x Prosecutor • 3x Boltgun 3x Close combat weapon

Prosecutors (40 Points) • 1x Prosecutor Sister Superior • 1x Boltgun 1x Close combat weapon • 3x Prosecutor • 3x Boltgun 3x Close combat weapon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Custodian Wardens (300 Points) • 6x Guardian spear 1x Vexilla

Custodian Wardens (300 Points) • 6x Guardian spear 1x Vexilla

Quinton Johnson - Aeldari



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ATC 2023 (1995 Points)

Aeldari Battle Host Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Autarch Wayleaper (95 Points) • Warlord • 1x Dragon fusion gun 1x Howling Banshee Mask 1x Star glaive • Enhancements: Fate’s Messenger

Farseer (65 Points) • 1x Eldritch Storm 1x Shuriken pistol 1x Singing spear

Farseer Skyrunner (100 Points) • 1x Eldritch Storm 1x Shuriken pistol 1x Singing spear 1x Twin shuriken catapult • Enhancements: The Phoenix Gem

The Yncarne (270 Points) • 1x Swirling soul energy 1x Vilith-zhar, the Sword of Souls

OTHER DATASHEETS

Fire Prism (150 Points) • 1x Prism cannon 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Wraithbone hull

Fire Prism (150 Points) • 1x Prism cannon 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Wraithbone hull

Night Spinner (170 Points) • 1x Doomweaver 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Wraithbone hull

Night Spinner (170 Points) • 1x Doomweaver 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Wraithbone hull

Shadow Spectres (80 Points) • 5x Shadow Spectre • 5x Close combat weapon 5x Prism rifle

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

War Walkers (95 Points) • 2x Bright lance 1x War Walker feet

Warp Spiders (100 Points) • 1x Warp Spider Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Death spinner 1x Death spinner 1x Powerblades • 4x Warp Spider • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Death spinner

Wraithknight (475 Points) • 1x Heavy wraithcannon 1x Heavy wraithcannon 2x Starcannon 1x Titanic feet

Richard Siegler - Deathwatch

Credit: TheChirurgeon

Army List - Click to Expand


Death watch ATC (2000 points) Space Marines Deathwatch Strike Force (2000 points) Black Spear Task Force

CHARACTER

Captain (95 points) • 1x Bolt Pistol 1x Twin lightning claws • Enhancement: Thief of Secrets

Librarian in Phobos Armour (75 points) • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Force weapon 1x Smite

Watch Master (155 points) • Warlord • 1x Vigil spear • Enhancement: The Tome of Ectoclades

OTHER DATASHEETS

Desolation Squad (340 points) • 1x Desolation Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Castellan launcher 1x Close combat weapon 1x Vengor launcher • 9x Desolation Marine • 9x Bolt pistol 9x Castellan launcher 9x Close combat weapon 9x Superkrak rocket launcher

Inceptor Squad (115 points) • 1x Inceptor Sergeant • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma exterminators • 2x Inceptor • 2x Close combat weapon 2x Plasma exterminators

Infiltrator Squad (90 points) • 1x Infiltrator Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Marksman bolt carbine • 4x Infiltrator • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Helix Gauntlet 1x Infiltrator Comms Array 4x Marksman bolt carbine

Infiltrator Squad (90 points) • 1x Infiltrator Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Marksman bolt carbine • 4x Infiltrator • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Helix Gauntlet 1x Infiltrator Comms Array 4x Marksman bolt carbine

Infiltrator Squad (90 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

Land Speeder (80 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Multi-melta

Land Speeder (80 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Multi-melta

Proteus Kill Team (330 points) • 5x Kill Team Veteran • 1x Astartes shield 5x Close combat weapon 4x Frag cannon 1x Long Vigil melee weapon • 1x Kill Team Biker • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Long Vigil melee weapon 1x Twin boltgun • 4x Kill Team Terminator • 3x Assault cannon 3x Chainfist 1x Storm Shield 1x Terminator thunder hammer

Proteus Kill Team (330 points) • 5x Kill Team Veteran • 1x Astartes shield 5x Close combat weapon 4x Frag cannon 1x Long Vigil melee weapon • 1x Kill Team Biker • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Long Vigil melee weapon 1x Twin boltgun • 4x Kill Team Terminator • 3x Assault cannon 3x Chainfist 1x Storm Shield 1x Terminator thunder hammer

Storm Speeder Hailstrike (130 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 2x Fragstorm grenade launcher 1x Onslaught gatling cannon 1x Twin ironhail heavy stubber

Thoughts

To no one's particular surprise, the powerhouse team from Art of War won the ATC, packing a suite of lists that combines three of the best factions out there, the best Space Marines build and one more techy pick in Grey Knights.

Let's start out with the obvious stuff - every time we look at teams events we generally see the very best singles factions feature in most loadouts, and that means that it's not particularly surprising that Genestealer Cults and Aeldari are here. These factions stand head and shoulders above everyone else in singles play, to such an extent that even though everyone knows they're a factor they're still pretty much auto-includes, and the builds don't look wildly different from what shows up in singles. The main thing that is worth highlighting is that there looks to be a higher density of builds with a Wraithknight in the upper echelons of the team loadouts, plus a more consistent inclusion of Night Spinners. That makes sense - teams encourages you to double down on things that factions do uniquely well, and there's no one quite like the Aeldari right now for mercilessly evaporating people even when they're hiding behind walls.

Once you're past those two obvious choices, Custodes are another army that stands out. They've been very successful so far in 10th, and have the unique sell of being the best melee infantry army by a massive margin. On a heavy-terrain table that's going to make them extremely hard to beat, especially if they go for high-durability builds, and sure enough that's what we see here - lot's of Custodians, lots of Wardens, lots of chopping. This has the capability to go "over the top" against some other tanky builds like Necrons, and on the right table can hold its own against the top two, making it a powerful inclusion.

Next up - Space Marines. With each faction only being able to appear once in each roster, the changes that someone is going to pick up Marines ends up pretty high, and with Deathwatch sitting substantially ahead of every other Marine option on power level, it's no particular surprise to see them here. Apart from pure power level, Deathwatch have the significant draw of being pretty strong into Genestealer Cults, and the presence of lots of Infiltrators and a full Desolation brick clearly reflect that here. The mobility and killing power of the Proteus squads gives them game into lots of stuff, but having a strong counter into a known-good faction is ultra valuable. The Hailstrike is also a great inclusion, as it ensures that the high volume weapons aren't dead if they pair into something a bit crunchier.

Finally, the wildcard and skew list, Grey Knights. This build leans hard into the mobility tricks of Grey Knights - between Teleport Assault and Mists of Deimos, this army can potentially be redeploying all three of its big bricks every single turn, which is a lot for some opponents to try and deal with. Add in all of those units bringing quite a bit of volume to the table, plus high durability, and you're ready to give some serious headaches to stuff that can't cleanly bring its killing power to bear on a dime. From looking at the pairings, it looks like the role of this list was as one that could tangle with Aeldari and plausibly come away with the win - it's such a headache to play against, and so effectively cuts out the utility of their small, fragile units (plus the Yncarne) that it provides a real route to taking points away from a match the opponents are probably aiming for a 20-0 from (and in the event, Jack just won that matchup when it arose).

Potent stuff here, and nice to see Grey Knights acting as a skew/counter build in teams in addition to their sudden surge in singles. Well done to Art of War.

2nd Place - Tundra Tactics

Brad Townsend - Tyranids

Barbgaunts. Credit: Rockfish Barbgaunts. Credit: Rockfish

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Fuck Eric 2.0 (2000 points) Tyranids Strike Force (2000 points) Invasion Fleet

CHARACTER

Hive Tyrant (220 points) • Warlord • 1x Monstrous bonesword and lash whip 1x Stranglethorn cannon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Barbgaunts (100 points) • 10x Bio-cannon 10x Xenos claws and teeth

Barbgaunts (100 points) • 10x Bio-cannon 10x Xenos claws and teeth

Barbgaunts (100 points) • 10x Bio-cannon 10x Xenos claws and teeth

Biovores (65 points) • 1x Chitin-barbed limbs 1x Spore Mine launcher

Biovores (65 points) • 1x Chitin-barbed limbs 1x Spore Mine launcher

Biovores (65 points) • 1x Chitin-barbed limbs 1x Spore Mine launcher

Exocrine (135 points) • 1x Bio-plasmic cannon 1x Powerful limbs

Exocrine (135 points) • 1x Bio-plasmic cannon 1x Powerful limbs

Neurogaunts (90 points) • 2x Neurogaunt Nodebeast • 2x Xenos claws and teeth • 20x Neurogaunt • 20x Xenos claws and teeth

Neurogaunts (90 points) • 2x Neurogaunt Nodebeast • 2x Xenos claws and teeth • 20x Neurogaunt • 20x Xenos claws and teeth

Pyrovores (60 points) • 2x Chitin-barbed limbs 2x Flamespurt

Pyrovores (60 points) • 2x Chitin-barbed limbs 2x Flamespurt

Pyrovores (60 points) • 2x Chitin-barbed limbs 2x Flamespurt

Tyrannofex (200 points) • 1x Acid spray 1x Powerful limbs 1x Stinger salvoes

Tyrant Guard (95 points) • 3x Scything talons and rending claws

Zoanthropes (180 points) • 1x Neurothrope • 1x Warp Blast 1x Xenos claws and teeth • 5x Zoanthrope • 5x Warp Blast 5x Xenos claws and teeth

Zoanthropes (90 points) • 1x Neurothrope • 1x Warp Blast 1x Xenos claws and teeth • 2x Zoanthrope • 2x Warp Blast 2x Xenos claws and teeth

Zoanthropes (90 points) • 1x Neurothrope • 1x Warp Blast 1x Xenos claws and teeth • 2x Zoanthrope • 2x Warp Blast 2x Xenos claws and teeth

Andrew Gonyo - Adeptus Custodes

Allarus Custodes by Crab-stuffed Mushrooms

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Atc (2000 Points)

Adeptus Custodes Shield Host Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Blade Champion (130 Points) • 1x Vaultswords • Enhancements: Ceaseless Hunter

Shield-Captain (130 Points) • Warlord • 1x Guardian spear • Enhancements: Inspirational Exemplar

Shield-Captain (120 Points) • 1x Guardian spear

BATTLELINE

Custodian Guard (405 Points) • 6x Guardian spear 1x Misericordia 2x Praesidium Shield 1x Praesidium Shield 2x Sentinel blade 1x Vexilla

Custodian Guard (405 Points) • 6x Guardian spear 1x Misericordia 2x Praesidium Shield 1x Praesidium Shield 2x Sentinel blade 1x Vexilla

Prosecutors (40 Points) • 1x Prosecutor Sister Superior • 1x Boltgun 1x Close combat weapon • 3x Prosecutor • 3x Boltgun 3x Close combat weapon

Prosecutors (40 Points) • 1x Prosecutor Sister Superior • 1x Boltgun 1x Close combat weapon • 3x Prosecutor • 3x Boltgun 3x Close combat weapon

Prosecutors (40 Points) • 1x Prosecutor Sister Superior • 1x Boltgun 1x Close combat weapon • 3x Prosecutor • 3x Boltgun 3x Close combat weapon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Allarus Custodians (130 Points) • 2x Balistus grenade launcher 2x Guardian spear

Allarus Custodians (130 Points) • 2x Balistus grenade launcher 2x Guardian spear

Allarus Custodians (130 Points) • 2x Balistus grenade launcher 2x Guardian spear

Custodian Wardens (300 Points) • 6x Guardian spear 1x Vexilla

Cameron Piñeiro - Aeldari

Dark Reapers. Credit: Rockfish Dark Reapers. Credit: Rockfish

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The Legend of ZEldar: Tears of Isha (1995 Points)

Aeldari Battle Host Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Autarch Wayleaper (80 Points) • Warlord • 1x Dragon fusion gun 1x Howling Banshee Mask 1x Star glaive

Farseer Skyrunner (100 Points) • 1x Eldritch Storm 1x Shuriken pistol 1x Twin shuriken catapult 1x Witchblade • Enhancements: The Phoenix Gem

The Yncarne (270 Points) • 1x Swirling soul energy 1x Vilith-zhar, the Sword of Souls

OTHER DATASHEETS

Dark Reapers (75 Points) • 1x Dark Reaper Exarch • 1x Tempest launcher • 4x Dark Reaper • 4x Reaper launcher

Dark Reapers (75 Points) • 1x Dark Reaper Exarch • 1x Tempest launcher • 4x Dark Reaper • 4x Reaper launcher

Fire Prism (150 Points) • 1x Prism cannon 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Wraithbone hull

Fire Prism (150 Points) • 1x Prism cannon 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Wraithbone hull

Night Spinner (170 Points) • 1x Doomweaver 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Wraithbone hull

Night Spinner (170 Points) • 1x Doomweaver 1x Shuriken cannon 1x Wraithbone hull

Shadow Spectres (80 Points) • 5x Shadow Spectre • 5x Close combat weapon 5x Prism rifle

Warp Spiders (100 Points) • 1x Warp Spider Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Death spinner 1x Death spinner 1x Powerblades • 4x Warp Spider • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Death spinner

Warp Spiders (100 Points) • 1x Warp Spider Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Death spinner 1x Death spinner 1x Powerblades • 4x Warp Spider • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Death spinner

Wraithknight (475 Points) • 1x Heavy wraithcannon 1x Heavy wraithcannon 2x Starcannon 1x Titanic feet

Eric Forsman - Genestealer Cult

Primus. Credit: Rockfish Primus. Credit: Rockfish

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United States of Ascension (1990 points) Genestealer Cults Strike Force (2000 points) Ascension Day

CHARACTER

Biophagus (80 points) • 1x Autopistol 1x Chemical vials 1x Injector goad • Enhancement: Inscrutable Cunning

Nexos (50 points) • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon

Nexos (50 points) • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon

Primus (85 points) • 1x Cult bonesword 1x Scoped needle pistol 1x Toxin injector claw • Enhancement: Prowling Agitant

Primus (70 points) • 1x Cult bonesword 1x Scoped needle pistol 1x Toxin injector claw

Primus (70 points) • 1x Cult bonesword 1x Scoped needle pistol 1x Toxin injector claw

Reductus Saboteur (95 points) • Warlord • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Demolition charges 1x Remote explosives • Enhancement: Meticulous Planner

BATTLELINE

Acolyte Hybrids (150 points) • 1x Acolyte Leader • 1x Hand flamer 1x Leader’s cult weapons • 9x Acolyte Hybrid • 1x Cult Icon 9x Cult claws and knife 4x Demolition charges 4x Hand flamer

Acolyte Hybrids (150 points) • 1x Acolyte Leader • 1x Hand flamer 1x Leader’s cult weapons • 9x Acolyte Hybrid • 1x Cult Icon 9x Cult claws and knife 4x Demolition charges 4x Hand flamer

Acolyte Hybrids (150 points) • 1x Acolyte Leader • 1x Hand flamer 1x Leader’s cult weapons • 9x Acolyte Hybrid • 1x Cult Icon 9x Cult claws and knife 4x Demolition charges 4x Hand flamer

Neophyte Hybrids (160 points) • 1x Neophyte Leader • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hybrid firearm • 19x Neophyte Hybrid • 19x Autopistol 19x Close combat weapon 1x Cult Icon 4x Grenade launcher 11x Hybrid firearm 4x Seismic cannon

Neophyte Hybrids (160 points) • 1x Neophyte Leader • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hybrid firearm • 19x Neophyte Hybrid • 19x Autopistol 19x Close combat weapon 1x Cult Icon 4x Grenade launcher 11x Hybrid firearm 4x Seismic cannon

Neophyte Hybrids (160 points) • 1x Neophyte Leader • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hybrid firearm • 19x Neophyte Hybrid • 19x Autopistol 19x Close combat weapon 1x Cult Icon 4x Grenade launcher 11x Hybrid firearm 4x Seismic cannon

Neophyte Hybrids (80 points) • 1x Neophyte Leader • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hybrid firearm • 9x Neophyte Hybrid • 9x Autopistol 9x Close combat weapon 1x Cult Icon 2x Grenade launcher 5x Hybrid firearm 2x Seismic cannon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Aberrants (330 points) • 1x Aberrant Hypermorph • 1x Heavy power weapon 1x Hypermorph tail • 9x Aberrant • 9x Heavy power weapon

Achilles Ridgerunners (75 points) • 1x Heavy mortar 1x Ridgerunner wheels 1x Survey Augur 1x Twin heavy stubber

Achilles Ridgerunners (75 points) • 1x Heavy mortar 1x Ridgerunner wheels 1x Survey Augur 1x Twin heavy stubber

Oliver Smith - Deathwatch

Deathwatch veteran Isak Al'Tah. Credit: Charlie Brassley

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dw 2 (2000 points) Space Marines Deathwatch Strike Force (2000 points) Black Spear Task Force

CHARACTER

Primaris Captain (120 points) • Warlord • 1x Heavy Bolt Pistol 1x Master-crafted power weapon 1x Relic Shield • Enhancement: The Tome of Ectoclades

OTHER DATASHEETS

Desolation Squad (340 points) • 1x Desolation Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Castellan launcher 1x Close combat weapon 1x Vengor launcher • 9x Desolation Marine • 9x Bolt pistol 9x Castellan launcher 9x Close combat weapon 9x Superkrak rocket launcher

Eradicator Squad (95 points) • 1x Eradicator Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Melta rifle • 2x Eradicator • 2x Bolt pistol 2x Close combat weapon 1x Melta rifle 1x Multi-melta

Eradicator Squad (95 points) • 1x Eradicator Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Melta rifle • 2x Eradicator • 2x Bolt pistol 2x Close combat weapon 1x Melta rifle 1x Multi-melta

Eradicator Squad (95 points) • 1x Eradicator Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Melta rifle • 2x Eradicator • 2x Bolt pistol 2x Close combat weapon 1x Melta rifle 1x Multi-melta

Infiltrator Squad (90 points) • 1x Infiltrator Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Marksman bolt carbine • 4x Infiltrator • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Helix Gauntlet 1x Infiltrator Comms Array 4x Marksman bolt carbine

Infiltrator Squad (90 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

Infiltrator Squad (90 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

Proteus Kill Team (330 points) • 5x Kill Team Veteran • 1x Astartes shield 4x Close combat weapon 4x Frag cannon 1x Long Vigil melee weapon • 1x Kill Team Biker • 1x Long Vigil melee weapon 1x Twin boltgun • 4x Kill Team Terminator • 3x Assault cannon 3x Chainfist 1x Storm Shield 1x Terminator thunder hammer

Proteus Kill Team (330 points) • 5x Kill Team Veteran • 1x Astartes shield 4x Close combat weapon 4x Frag cannon 1x Long Vigil melee weapon • 1x Kill Team Biker • 1x Long Vigil melee weapon 1x Twin boltgun • 4x Kill Team Terminator • 3x Assault cannon 3x Chainfist 1x Storm Shield 1x Terminator thunder hammer

Sternguard Veteran Squad (210 points) • 1x Sternguard Veteran Sergeant • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Sternguard bolt pistol 1x Sternguard bolt rifle • 9x Sternguard Veteran • 9x Close combat weapon 9x Sternguard bolt pistol 7x Sternguard bolt rifle 2x Sternguard heavy bolter

ALLIED UNITS

Callidus Assassin (115 points) • 1x Neural shredder 1x Phase sword and poison blades

Thoughts

So what's the same, what's different? Mostly the former, if we're honest - GSC, Aeldari, Custodes and Deathwatch all make an appearence here too, though there's a few different bits of tech in some of the builds. The Aeldari list goes even further down the road of skewing towards indirect by adding a couple squads of Dark Reapers, something that's also been creeping into singles lists. Turns out that while the Reapers themselves don't hit like they used to, being much cheaper whips, and 75pts for a Tempest Launcher with some occasional burst damage assistants is still pretty good. Over in Deathwatch, we see the use of Eradicators to shore up the anti-tank capabilities of the army, which again seems pretty spicy as the price on those guys is wild. Also nice to see new Sternguard getting out and about on the table, and Deathwatch is certainly one of the places they're most exciting. The only other choice of note is that in this setup the Callidus Assassin is chilling with the Deathwatch rather than Custodes, removing the need to bring a Watch Master for Vect in the former, but necessitating that the latter brings a few more utility units to cover scoring.

Right, let's look at the one big difference, which is that this setup has bugs - a Tyranid build that looks like it's planning around an attrition gameplan. Lots of Barbgaunts and a carpet of cheap Neurogaunts provide plenty of tools to gum up and slow down the enemy forces, while all the big shooty buys are a pain to remove, and will take a massive toll on enemies as they try and wade through the chaff. This feels like it's got a pretty good story to tell into Adeptus Custodes, and the combination of lots of blast shooting and huge board coverage means that it can plausibly do something into Genestealer Cults. Biovores are also great at scoring fixed Secondaries, allowing this list to play a "Defender" role by packing a fairly high score floor. From a review of the pairings, it looks like that's what Brad ended up doing - he jumped on the demolition charge that is GSC four times, and came away with between five and ten points for the team every time (10,8,8,5). In a teams format, that's honestly extremely legit, being able to neutralise a big score from one of the best factions in the game so consistently is enormous. Well done to Tundra Tactics for picking out that neat tech and coming in second.

Wrap Up

Another week done, and our first look at teams for 10th Edition. There will be plenty more of that in the near future as the WTC is coming up, and plenty more singles to look at next week. Also, don't forget to check out our competitive faction focus series, publishing every weekday over the next few weeks (you can see the first one, the highly topical Necrons, here).

Tags: genestealer cult | Necrons | Warhammer 40k | Aeldari | Adeptus Custodes | Competitive Innovations | team event | 10th Edition

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