It's part 2 of Competitive Innovations, and chivalry continues to be back as the Imperial Knights face off with Genestealer Cults in our big Showdown. Elsewhere, various top factions continue to make their presence known as we head towards our next clutch of big supermajors, so there's plenty to dig into.

Today Lowest of Men is covering:

Roll for Damage GT 2024
Dicing Death II GT
Iron Cage: September Slaughter
East Midlands Slam GT 1!
Harlequins Warhammer 40K GRAND TOURNAMENT 2024
Thunder Hammer - GameShelf Sept 2024 Warhammer 40K Tournament

If you're looking for the following, check out Part 1 from Wednesday with Wings:

German Major Bayern 2024
EL Bunker, Bajio Open 2024
WARHAMMER 40K NATIONALS 2024
No Surrender 2024
War for the Forge 2024 40k GT
Riverhammer 2024

Roll for Damage GT 2024

97-player, 6-round Grand Tournament in Fulham, SA, AU on September 13 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

The Showdown - Imperial Knights versus Genestealer Cults

Linchpin - Raise Banners - Search and Destroy

Kyle Murray - Imperial Knights (Noble Lance)

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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + FACTION KEYWORD: Imperium - Imperial Knights + DETACHMENT: Noble Lance + TOTAL ARMY POINTS: 1995pts + ALLIED UNITS: Agents of the Imperium + + ENHANCEMENT: + WARLORD: Rouge Trader Entourage + NUMBER OF UNITS: 15 + SECONDARY: - Bring It Down: (12x2) - Assassination: 1 Characters +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

BATTLELINE

1x Armiger Helverin (140 pts) 1 with 2x Armiger autocannon, Armoured feet, Questoris heavy stubber

1x Armiger Helverin (140 pts) 1 with 2x Armiger autocannon, Armoured feet, Questoris heavy stubber

1x Armiger Helverin (140 pts) 1 with 2x Armiger autocannon, Armoured feet, Questoris heavy stubber

1x Armiger Helverin (140 pts) 1 with 2x Armiger autocannon, Armoured feet, Questoris heavy stubber

1x Armiger Helverin (140 pts) 1 with 2x Armiger autocannon, Armoured feet, Questoris heavy stubber

1x Armiger Helverin (140 pts) 1 with 2x Armiger autocannon, Armoured feet, Questoris heavy stubber

1x Armiger Warglaive (150 pts) 1 with Reaper chain-cleaver, Thermal spear, Questoris heavy stubber

1x Armiger Warglaive (150 pts) 1 with Reaper chain-cleaver, Thermal spear, Questoris heavy stubber

1x Armiger Warglaive (150 pts) 1 with Reaper chain-cleaver, Thermal spear, Questoris heavy stubber

1x Armiger Warglaive (150 pts) 1 with Reaper chain-cleaver, Thermal spear, Questoris heavy stubber

1x Armiger Warglaive (150 pts) 1 with Reaper chain-cleaver, Thermal spear, Questoris heavy stubber

1x Armiger Warglaive (150 pts) 1 with Reaper chain-cleaver, Thermal spear, Questoris heavy stubber

ALLIED UNITS

10x Imperial Navy Breachers (90 pts) • 9x Navis Armsman 7 with Close combat weapon, Navis shotgun 1 with Close combat weapon, Navis las-volley 1 with Close combat weapon, Navis heavy shotgun • Endurant shield • 1x Navis Sergeant-at-Arms 1 with Close combat weapon, Navis shotgun

6x Inquisitorial Agents (60 pts) • 5x Agent 5 with Agent firearm, Agent melee weapon • 1x Servitor 1 with Agent melee weapon, Heavy bolter

CHARACTER

Char1: 4x Rogue Trader Entourage (105 pts) • 1x Death Cult Assassin 1 with Dartmask, Death Cult power blade • 1x Lectro-maester 1 with Close combat weapon, Voltaic pistol • 1x Rejuvenant Adept 1 with Close combat weapon, Laspistol • Healing Serum • 1x Rogue Trader 1 with Household pistol, Monomolecular cane-rapier

vs.

Peter Hatcliffe - Genestealer Cult (Biosanctic Broodsurge)

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4+ or Tilt (2000 points)

Genestealer Cults Strike Force (2000 points) Biosanctic Broodsurge

CHARACTERS

Abominant (75 points) • 1x Power sledgehammer

Abominant (75 points) • 1x Power sledgehammer

Abominant (75 points) • 1x Power sledgehammer

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

Kelermorph (60 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Liberator autostubs

Kelermorph (60 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Liberator autostubs

Kelermorph (60 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Liberator autostubs

Patriarch (110 points) • Warlord • 1x Patriarch's claws • Enhancement: Biomorph Adaptation

BATTLELINE

Neophyte Hybrids (70 points) • 1x Neophyte Leader • 1x Anointed pistol 1x Autopistol 1x Power weapon • 9x Neophyte Hybrid • 9x Autopistol 9x Close combat weapon 1x Cult Icon 1x Flamer 5x Hybrid firearm 1x Mining laser 1x Seismic cannon 1x Webber

OTHER DATASHEETS

Aberrants (150 points) • 1x Aberrant Hypermorph • 1x Aberrant weapons • 4x Aberrant • 4x Aberrant weapons

Aberrants (150 points) • 1x Aberrant Hypermorph • 1x Aberrant weapons • 4x Aberrant • 4x Aberrant weapons

Aberrants (150 points) • 1x Aberrant Hypermorph • 1x Aberrant weapons • 4x Aberrant • 4x Aberrant weapons

Achilles Ridgerunners (150 points) • 2x Achilles Ridgerunner • 2x Armoured hull 2x Heavy mining laser 2x Spotter 2x Twin heavy stubber

Achilles Ridgerunners (150 points) • 2x Achilles Ridgerunner • 2x Armoured hull 2x Heavy mining laser 2x Spotter 2x Twin heavy stubber

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

Goliath Rockgrinder (120 points) • 1x Demolition charge cache 1x Drilldozer blade 1x Heavy mining laser 1x Heavy stubber

Goliath Rockgrinder (120 points) • 1x Demolition charge cache 1x Drilldozer blade 1x Heavy mining laser 1x Heavy stubber

Purestrain Genestealers (150 points) • 10x Purestrain Genestealer • 10x Cult claws and talons

Purestrain Genestealers (75 points) • 5x Purestrain Genestealer • 5x Cult claws and talons

Purestrain Genestealers (75 points) • 5x Purestrain Genestealer • 5x Cult claws and talons

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Thoughts

Look, sometimes you have to stand back and bask in the glory of a hideous mismatch in the final rounds of an event. In this instance, the technical, recurring shenanigans of the GSC bounce directly into an absolute WALL of Imperial Knight Armigers, reinforced by a smattering of useful idiots from the Imperial Agents book. The agent plug ins are going to offer some nifty abilities to the IK, shoring up scoring pieces and giving them some ways to draw the opponent out onto the many, many guns without needing to expose valuable chassis. Knight armies lose when they drop down on Knights too quickly, so some trash is ideal for delaying this process.

The Biosantic GSC list is extremely cool and one of the flavours currently demonstrating that the book might have some potential after all. Triple abominant is a mood as these are really quite smashy in this detachment, with MSU aberrants to back them up and deliver them a logical choice. Purestrains add forward pressure and Ridgerunners supporting shooting that is entirely serviceable and helps boost the AP of the melee units. The issue this will have is that once the squishy melee units are exposed the Knights are going to commit a tiny massacre. I struggle to see how the GSC can connect into them hard enough with the assets they have, leaving them VERY dependant on wave two a) happening and b) happening quickly enough in the right places to help them stem a Knight push. In the event, it looks like the wall of steel triumphed, helping themselves to Linchpin's BONKERS late game scoring...

Result

Imperial Knights (Noble Lance) Victory - 97 - 55

Kyle Murray - Imperial Knights (Noble Lance) - 1st Place

Imperial Knights - Armiger Helverins
Credit: Pendulin

The List

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Archetype

Imperial Knight Armigers

Thoughts

As above, Imperial Agents inject new life and possibilities for the IK, who have always boasted a tonne of output but lacked the guile of their Chaotic brothers in applying it. Cheap idiots may well be the answer, and I am very excited to see if the trends can continue and IK can make a sustained comeback with their help. Really well done on the event win!

Peter Hatcliffe - Genestealer Cult (Biosanctic Broodsurge) - 2nd Place

Credit: keewa

The List

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Archetype

Biosanctic Broodsurge Mixed Arms

Thoughts

A combined arms Biosanctic list capable of pushing a lot of melee pressure on the opponent from the get go whilst Ridgerunners snipe away in support. Cool to see some mining lasers on the Rockgrinders as i've been pondering these myself as another way of smuggling in some Anti-tank, and my heart sings at the return of a Bio-morph Adaptation Patriarch, ready to deal out some hurt with his claws. Excellent work on the top placing.

Wade Stringer - Death Guard (Plague Company) - 3rd Place

Credit: Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones

The List

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Covid-19 The 14th Wave (2000 points)

Death Guard Strike Force (2000 points) Plague Company

CHARACTERS

Death Guard Sorcerer in Terminator Armour (90 points) • 1x Curse of the Leper 1x Force weapon 1x Plague combi-bolter • Enhancement: Living Plague

Lord of Contagion (95 points) • 1x Plagueblade • Enhancement: Deadly Pathogen

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

BATTLELINE

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

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

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Death Guard Rhino (75 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Havoc launcher 2x 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ALLIED UNITS

War Dog Brigand (170 points) • 1x Armoured feet 1x Avenger chaincannon 1x Daemonbreath spear 1x Diabolus heavy stubber

War Dog Brigand (170 points) • 1x Armoured feet 1x Avenger chaincannon 1x Daemonbreath spear 1x Diabolus heavy stubber

War Dog Brigand (170 points) • 1x Armoured feet 1x Avenger chaincannon 1x Daemonbreath spear 1x Diabolus heavy stubber

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Archetype

Death Guard with Brigands

Thoughts

A tasty Death Guard list that brings some shenanigans to play. I really rate Typhus in a big slab of Poxwalkers as a deceptively durable, obnoxious tarpit, that once out and ensaring can stick around for ages as long as it avoids a massive counter strike. Typhus kills stuff, Zombies come back, jobs a good un. Elsewhere you've got Brigands for reliable anti-tank shooting, an unusually high number of cultists to force early trades and get the party started, and plenty of Plague Marines and Deathshroud for when it's time to push. All in all, a very strong list! Great work.

Josh Engelke - Grey Knights (Teleport Strike Force) - 4th Place

Grey Knights Nemesis Dreadknights. Credit: Colin Ward

The List

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50 shades of dreadknights (1990 points)

Grey Knights Strike Force (2000 points) Teleport Strike Force

CHARACTERS

Brotherhood Techmarine (70 points) • 1x Boltgun 1x Flamer 1x Omnissian power axe 1x Plasma cutter 1x Servo-arms

Brotherhood Techmarine (70 points) • 1x Boltgun 1x Flamer 1x Omnissian power axe 1x Plasma cutter 1x Servo-arms

Grand Master in Nemesis Dreadknight (240 points) • 1x Heavy incinerator 1x Heavy psycannon 1x Nemesis daemon greathammer • Enhancement: Sigil of Exigence

Grand Master in Nemesis Dreadknight (210 points) • 1x Heavy incinerator 1x Heavy psycannon 1x Nemesis daemon greathammer

Grand Master in Nemesis Dreadknight (210 points) • 1x Heavy incinerator 1x Heavy psycannon 1x Nemesis daemon greathammer

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

BATTLELINE

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

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

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

Nemesis Dreadknight (205 points) • 1x Heavy incinerator 1x Heavy psycannon 1x Nemesis daemon greathammer

Nemesis Dreadknight (205 points) • 1x Heavy incinerator 1x Heavy psycannon 1x Nemesis daemon greathammer

Nemesis Dreadknight (205 points) • 1x Heavy incinerator 1x Heavy psycannon 1x Nemesis daemon greathammer

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Archetype

Grey Knights Combined Arms

Thoughts

Grey Knights have been doing their thing for awhile now, and I'm running out of stuff to say about it. This list does all the Grey Knight things, and it does them well. Mists of Deimos is a sweet stratagem, Draigo fails 6 inch charges, Dreadknights are pretty cool. Excellent work on the top placing!

The Best of the Rest

There were 5 more players on 5-1 records. They were:

5th - Sam Young - Adepta Sororitas (Bringers of Flame): BoF with Vahl Paragons, some Mortifiers, and a lot of the usual suspects.
6th - Serena Mail - T'au Empire (Mont'ka): Triple Hammerhead, Triple Riptide Mont'ka pressure.
7th - Leah Newell - Grey Knights: Interceptors join the usual GK suspects.
8th - Lachlan Klenk - T'au Empire (Kauyon): Kauyon with plenty of Breachers and Skyrays.
9th - Tyson Whitelaw - World Eaters: Plenty of Eightbound and Bezerkers backing up the usual characters.

Dicing Death II GT

58-player, 6-round Grand Tournament in Portland, OR, United States on September 14 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Nicholas Fromme - Adepta Sororitas (Bringers of Flame) - 1st Place

Credit: Keewa

The List

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Woah Big Lady (2000 Points)

Adepta Sororitas Bringers of Flame Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Daemonifuge (85 Points) • 1x Ephrael Stern ◦ 1x Bolt pistol ◦ 1x Sanctity • 1x Kyganil of the Bloody Tears ◦ 1x The Outcast's Weapons

Morvenn Vahl (160 Points) • Warlord • 1x Fidelis • 1x Lance of Illumination • 1x Paragon missile launcher

Palatine (60 Points) • 1x Palatine blade • 1x Plasma pistol • Enhancements: Righteous Rage

Triumph of Saint Katherine (190 Points) • 1x Bolt pistols • 1x Relic weapons

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Immolator (115 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Heavy bolter • 1x Hunter-killer missile • 1x Twin multi-melta

Immolator (115 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Heavy bolter • 1x Hunter-killer missile • 1x Twin multi-melta

Immolator (115 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Heavy bolter • 1x Hunter-killer missile • 1x Twin multi-melta

OTHER DATASHEETS

Castigator (150 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Castigator autocannons • 3x Heavy bolter • 1x Hunter-killer missile • 1x Storm bolter

Castigator (150 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Castigator autocannons • 3x Heavy bolter • 1x Hunter-killer missile • 1x Storm bolter

Castigator (150 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Castigator battle cannon • 3x Heavy bolter • 1x Hunter-killer missile • 1x Storm bolter

Dominion Squad (115 Points) • 1x Dominion Superior ◦ 1x Bolt pistol ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Inferno pistol ◦ 1x Power weapon • 9x Dominion ◦ 9x Bolt pistol ◦ 5x Boltgun ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Meltagun ◦ 1x Simulacrum Imperialis

Dominion Squad (115 Points) • 1x Dominion Superior ◦ 1x Bolt pistol ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Inferno pistol ◦ 1x Power weapon • 9x Dominion ◦ 9x Bolt pistol ◦ 5x Boltgun ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Meltagun ◦ 1x Simulacrum Imperialis

Paragon Warsuits (210 Points) • 1x Paragon Superior ◦ 1x Bolt pistol ◦ 1x Multi-melta ◦ 1x Paragon grenade launchers ◦ 1x Paragon war blade • 2x Paragon ◦ 2x Bolt pistol ◦ 2x Multi-melta ◦ 2x Paragon grenade launchers ◦ 2x Paragon war blade

Seraphim Squad (170 Points) • 1x Seraphim Superior ◦ 2x Bolt pistol ◦ 1x Close combat weapon • 9x Seraphim ◦ 10x Bolt pistol ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 8x Ministorum hand flamer

Sisters Novitiate Squad (100 Points) • 1x Novitiate Superior ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Plasma pistol ◦ 1x Power weapon • 9x Sister Novitiate ◦ 9x Autopistol ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 2x Ministorum flamer ◦ 5x Novitiate melee weapons ◦ 1x Sacred Banner ◦ 1x Simulacrum Imperialis

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Archetype

Bringers of Flame Goodstuff

Thoughts

Sisters are slapping folks about with Melta and Flamer, merrily dominating a decent chunk of events. The list archetype isn't without predators, but it remains one of the armies to beat going into the London Grand Tournament. I've not seen a Sisters LGT win, but it feels entirely possible this time around! Great work on the event win.

Harry Gieringer - Salamanders (Firestorm Assault Force) - 2nd Place

Salamanders Sargeant Jovan. Credit: Rockfish

The List

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ain't no way (2000 points)

Space Marines Salamanders Strike Force (2000 points) Firestorm Assault Force

CHARACTERS

Captain with Jump Pack (95 points) • 1x Hand flamer 1x Power fist • Enhancement: Champion of Humanity

Lieutenant (80 points) • 1x Bolt Pistol 1x Master-crafted bolter 1x Power fist • Enhancement: Forged in Battle

Vulkan He'stan (100 points) • Warlord • 1x Bolt Pistol 1x Gauntlet of the Forge 1x Spear of Vulkan

BATTLELINE

Tactical Squad (140 points) • 1x Tactical Sergeant • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Grav-pistol 1x Power fist • 8x Tactical Marine • 8x Bolt pistol 7x Boltgun 8x Close combat weapon 1x Meltagun • 1x Tactical Marine • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Multi-melta

Tactical Squad (140 points) • 1x Tactical Sergeant • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Grav-pistol 1x Power fist • 8x Tactical Marine • 8x Bolt pistol 7x Boltgun 8x Close combat weapon 1x Meltagun • 1x Tactical Marine • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Multi-melta

Tactical Squad (140 points) • 1x Tactical Sergeant • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Grav-pistol 1x Power fist • 8x Tactical Marine • 8x Bolt pistol 7x Boltgun 8x Close combat weapon 1x Meltagun • 1x Tactical Marine • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Multi-melta

Tactical Squad (140 points) • 1x Tactical Sergeant • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Grav-pistol 1x Power fist • 8x Tactical Marine • 8x Bolt pistol 7x Boltgun 8x Close combat weapon 1x Meltagun • 1x Tactical Marine • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Multi-melta

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Rhino (75 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Rhino (75 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Rhino (75 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

OTHER DATASHEETS

Devastator Squad (120 points) • 1x Devastator Sergeant • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Grav-pistol 1x Power fist • 4x Devastator • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 2x Lascannon 2x Multi-melta

Devastator Squad (120 points) • 1x Devastator Sergeant • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Grav-pistol 1x Power fist • 4x Devastator • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 2x Lascannon 2x Multi-melta

Devastator Squad (120 points) • 1x Devastator Sergeant • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Grav-pistol 1x Power fist • 4x Devastator • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 2x Lascannon 2x Multi-melta

Dreadnought (135 points) • 1x Dreadnought combat weapon 1x Heavy flamer 1x Multi-melta

Scout Squad (65 points) • 1x Scout Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Boltgun 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Scout • 4x Bolt pistol 3x Boltgun 4x Close combat weapon 1x Scout sniper rifle

Scout Squad (65 points) • 1x Scout Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Boltgun 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Scout • 4x Bolt pistol 3x Boltgun 4x Close combat weapon 1x Scout sniper rifle

Vanguard Veteran Squad with Jump Packs (210 points) • 1x Vanguard Veteran Sergeant with Jump Pack • 1x Hand flamer 1x Vanguard Veteran weapon • 9x Vanguard Veteran with Jump Pack • 9x Hand flamer 9x Vanguard Veteran weapon

Vanguard Veteran Squad with Jump Packs (105 points) • 1x Vanguard Veteran Sergeant with Jump Pack • 1x Inferno pistol 1x Vanguard Veteran weapon • 4x Vanguard Veteran with Jump Pack • 4x Inferno pistol 4x Vanguard Veteran weapon

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Archetype

Salamanders Melta Rush

Thoughts

Someone took the 'heroic melta infantry in transports' memo and ran with it, with this novel Firestorm Salamanders list. Van Vets are cheap and stodgy, Devastators provide a cheap way into the transport based synergies of the detachment, and Vulkan's little brother runs about force multiplying and being a nuisance. A really refreshing take on one of my favourite marine chapters, great to see them out in the wild!

Justin Francis - Drukhari (Skysplinter Assault) - 3rd Place

Drukhari Archon. Credit: Corrode

The List

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Dying to Flense you :) (1995 Points)

Drukhari Skysplinter Assault Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Archon (95 Points) STANDING ON THE ROCK • Warlord • 1x Blast pistol • 1x Huskblade • Enhancements: Nightmare Shroud

Archon (85 Points) ARMS CROSSED BC HE SASSY • 1x Blast pistol • 1x Huskblade • Enhancements: Spiteful Raider

Archon (90 Points) BANNER BC HE A BABY BOI • 1x Blast pistol • 1x Huskblade • Enhancements: Sadistic Fulcrum

Lelith Hesperax (85 Points) • 1x Lelith's blades

BATTLELINE

Kabalite Warriors (110 Points) • 1x Sybarite ◦ 1x Blast pistol ◦ 1x Phantasm grenade launcher ◦ 1x Sybarite weapon • 9x Kabalite Warrior ◦ 1x Blaster ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Dark lance ◦ 1x Shredder ◦ 1x Splinter cannon ◦ 5x Splinter rifle

Kabalite Warriors (110 Points) • 1x Sybarite ◦ 1x Blast pistol ◦ 1x Phantasm grenade launcher ◦ 1x Sybarite weapon • 9x Kabalite Warrior ◦ 1x Blaster ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Dark lance ◦ 1x Shredder ◦ 1x Splinter cannon ◦ 5x Splinter rifle

Wyches (90 Points) • 1x Hekatrix ◦ 1x Blast pistol ◦ 1x Hekatarii blade ◦ 1x Phantasm grenade launcher • 9x Wych ◦ 9x Hekatarii blade ◦ 9x Splinter pistol

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Raider (80 Points) • 1x Bladevanes • 1x Dark lance

Raider (80 Points) • 1x Bladevanes • 1x Dark lance

Venom (70 Points) • 1x Bladevanes • 1x Splinter cannon • 1x Splinter cannon

Venom (70 Points) • 1x Bladevanes • 1x Splinter cannon • 1x Splinter cannon

Venom (70 Points) • 1x Bladevanes • 1x Splinter cannon • 1x Splinter cannon

Venom (70 Points) • 1x Bladevanes • 1x Splinter cannon • 1x Splinter cannon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Cronos (50 Points) • 1x Spirit syphon • 1x Spirit vortex • 1x Spirit-leech tentacles

Cronos (50 Points) • 1x Spirit syphon • 1x Spirit vortex • 1x Spirit-leech tentacles

Incubi (150 Points) • 9x Incubi ◦ 9x Klaive • 1x Klaivex ◦ 1x Demiklaives

Incubi (75 Points) • 4x Incubi ◦ 4x Klaive • 1x Klaivex ◦ 1x Demiklaives

Incubi (75 Points) • 4x Incubi ◦ 4x Klaive • 1x Klaivex ◦ 1x Demiklaives

Mandrakes (65 Points) • 1x Nightfiend ◦ 1x Baleblast ◦ 1x Glimmersteel blade • 4x Mandrake ◦ 4x Baleblast ◦ 4x Glimmersteel blade

Mandrakes (65 Points) • 1x Nightfiend ◦ 1x Baleblast ◦ 1x Glimmersteel blade • 4x Mandrake ◦ 4x Baleblast ◦ 4x Glimmersteel blade

Scourges (120 Points) • 1x Solarite ◦ 1x Blast pistol ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Solarite weapon • 4x Scourge ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Dark lance

Scourges (120 Points) • 1x Solarite ◦ 1x Blast pistol ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Solarite weapon • 4x Scourge ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Dark lance

Scourges (120 Points) • 1x Solarite ◦ 1x Blast pistol ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Solarite weapon • 4x Scourge ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Drukhari haywire blaster

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Archetype

Skysplinter Goodstuff

Thoughts

Drukhari have been more or less figured out at this point, and this punchy build embodies the 'what if no Beastmaster' option - I can see the case for this, as the match ups in which his forward 'jail' energy is useful have declined and he often ends up being a fly on the windshield of an advancing army to minimal effect these days, freeing up more points for melee murder. 20 Incubi is a satisfying amount to bring to bear on the opponent and two Cronos help the violence to flow. Great work on the top placing.

Lukas Troller - Space Wolves (Stormlance Task Force) - 4th Place

Credit: "Contemptor" Kevin Stillman

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PNW was playing this before Poland (not the vindis tho, they're heckin nuts)

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

CHARACTERS

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

Logan Grimnar (100 points) • 1x Storm bolter 1x The Axe Morkai

Wolf Guard Battle Leader on Thunderwolf (90 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Power fist 1x Storm Shield • Enhancement: Hunter's Instincts

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

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

Wolf Lord on Thunderwolf (125 points) • Warlord • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Power fist 1x Relic Shield • Enhancement: Fury of the Storm

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

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 shotgun 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Scout • 3x Astartes shotgun 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Missile launcher

Thunderwolf Cavalry (200 points) • 1x Thunderwolf Cavalry Pack Leader • 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Heirloom weapon 1x Storm Shield • 5x Thunderwolf Cavalry • 5x Crushing teeth and claws 5x Heirloom weapon 5x Storm Shield

Thunderwolf Cavalry (200 points) • 1x Thunderwolf Cavalry Pack Leader • 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Heirloom weapon 1x Storm Shield • 5x Thunderwolf Cavalry • 5x Crushing teeth and claws 5x Heirloom weapon 5x Storm Shield

Thunderwolf Cavalry (200 points) • 1x Thunderwolf Cavalry Pack Leader • 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Heirloom weapon 1x Storm Shield • 5x Thunderwolf Cavalry • 5x Crushing teeth and claws 5x Heirloom weapon 5x Storm Shield

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

Wulfen (90 points) • 1x Wulfen Pack Leader • 1x Storm Shield 1x Stormfrag auto-launcher 1x Wulfen hammer • 4x Wulfen • 4x Storm Shield 4x Stormfrag auto-launcher 4x Wulfen hammer

Wulfen (90 points) • 1x Wulfen Pack Leader • 1x Storm Shield 1x Stormfrag auto-launcher 1x Wulfen hammer • 4x Wulfen • 4x Storm Shield 4x Stormfrag auto-launcher 4x Wulfen hammer

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Archetype

Wolf Jail Mixed Arms

Thoughts

Vindicators are just GOOD ok?! There are very few lists with access to full rerolls that DON'T want a giant massive god killing tank or two in there right now, and I love this inclusion of two into an otherwise fairly known entity in Wolf Jail. Clear screens, leave giant craters where enemy monsters and tanks were, it's all good. A very strong iteration on a Pariah stalwart, great work.

The Best of the Rest

There was 1 more players on a 5-1 record. They were:

5th - Rich Dudley - Drukhari (Realspace Raiders): Double Beastmaster / Six Talos Realspace Raid, very chonky indeed!

Iron Cage: September Slaughter

51-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Bedford, TX, US on September 14 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Justin Moore - Necrons (Hypercrypt Legion) - 1st Place

Monolith with Death Rays. Credit: Rockfish

The List

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Necron fun list V2 March of the vending machines

++ Army Roster (Xenos - Necrons) ++

+ Configuration +

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

Detachment Choice: Hypercrypt Legion

+ Character +

Chronomancer: Dimensional Overseer, Warlord

Plasmancer: Arisen Tyrant

+ Battleline +

Necron Warriors

20x Warrior w/ gauss reaper: 20x Close combat weapon, 20x Gauss reaper

Necron Warriors

20x Warrior w/ gauss reaper: 20x Close combat weapon, 20x Gauss reaper

+ Infantry +

Deathmarks

5x Deathmark: 5x Close combat weapon, 5x Synaptic disintegrator

Deathmarks

5x Deathmark: 5x Close combat weapon, 5x Synaptic disintegrator

+ Vehicle +

Canoptek Reanimator

Canoptek Spyders

Canoptek Spyder: Fabricator claw array, Gloom prism, Two particle beamers

Doomsday Ark

Doomsday Ark

Monolith

Four death rays

Monolith

Four death rays

Archetype

Silvertide Hypercrypt

Thoughts

You know, I was just wondering where Necron Warriors went yesterday. 40 of the blighters on display here, utilising the uppy downy nonsense of Hypercrypt, where you can pull a lot of very funny things with 3 inch deep striking screens of Warriors that then run away when you attack them. I heard tonnes about this when the book dropped but never really saw it in practice, so I am very excited that it has brought an event home here. Really well done on the top placing!

Colin Kay - Adepta Sororitas (Bringers of Flame) - 2nd Place (Undefeated)

Canoness Preceptor Theshea Collumo (Credit: Thien Nguyendo)

The List

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I Can't Wait To Play Imperial Agents (This is still fun though) (1985 Points)

Adepta Sororitas Bringers of Flame Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Canoness (55 Points) • 1x Plasma pistol • 1x Power weapon • 1x Rod of Office • Enhancements: Iron Surplice of Saint Istalela

Dialogus (50 Points) • 1x Bolt pistol • 1x Dialogus staff • Enhancements: Fire and Fury

Morvenn Vahl (160 Points) • Warlord • 1x Fidelis • 1x Lance of Illumination • 1x Paragon missile launcher

Triumph of Saint Katherine (190 Points) • 1x Bolt pistols • 1x Relic weapons

BATTLELINE

Battle Sisters Squad (115 Points) • 1x Sister Superior ◦ 1x Bolt pistol ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Inferno pistol ◦ 1x Power weapon • 9x Battle Sister ◦ 9x Bolt pistol ◦ 7x Boltgun ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Meltagun ◦ 1x Multi-melta ◦ 1x Simulacrum Imperialis

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Immolator (115 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Heavy bolter • 1x Hunter-killer missile • 1x Twin multi-melta

Immolator (115 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Heavy bolter • 1x Hunter-killer missile • 1x Immolation flamers

Sororitas Rhino (75 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Hunter-killer missile • 1x Storm bolter

OTHER DATASHEETS

Castigator (150 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Castigator battle cannon • 3x Heavy bolter • 1x Hunter-killer missile • 1x Storm bolter

Castigator (150 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Castigator battle cannon • 3x Heavy bolter • 1x Hunter-killer missile • 1x Storm bolter

Paragon Warsuits (210 Points) • 1x Paragon Superior ◦ 1x Bolt pistol ◦ 1x Multi-melta ◦ 1x Paragon grenade launchers ◦ 1x Paragon war mace • 2x Paragon ◦ 2x Bolt pistol ◦ 2x Multi-melta ◦ 2x Paragon grenade launchers ◦ 2x Paragon war mace

Penitent Engines (150 Points) • 2x Penitent Engine ◦ 2x Penitent flamers ◦ 2x Twin penitent buzz-blades

Retributor Squad (125 Points) • 1x Retributor Superior ◦ 1x Bolt pistol ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Inferno pistol ◦ 1x Power weapon • 4x Retributor ◦ 4x Bolt pistol ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Multi-melta

Retributor Squad (125 Points) • 1x Retributor Superior ◦ 1x Bolt pistol ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Inferno pistol ◦ 1x Power weapon • 4x Retributor ◦ 4x Bolt pistol ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Multi-melta

Sisters Novitiate Squad (100 Points) • 1x Novitiate Superior ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Plasma pistol ◦ 1x Power weapon • 9x Sister Novitiate ◦ 5x Autogun ◦ 9x Autopistol ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 2x Ministorum flamer ◦ 1x Sacred Banner ◦ 1x Simulacrum Imperialis

ALLIED UNITS

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

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Archetype

Bringers of Flame Goodstuff

Thoughts

This one also has some Penitent Engines in! I do love those models. Really well done on the top placing.

The Best of the Rest

There were 5 more players on 4-1 records. They were:

3rd - Mark Cimmerian - Black Templars (Righteous Crusaders): Full Templars horde, yikes.
4th - Kit Smith - Necrons (Hypercrypt Legion): Double Monolith / Tesseract Vault Hypercrypt.
5th - Brian Ellis - Emperor's Children (Pactbound Zealots): Massed Noise Marines in Pactbound, very cool!!!
6th - Nathaniel Bjorge - Tyranids (Vanguard Onslaught): Glorious Vanguard pressure.
7th - Gregory Loots - Genestealer Cult (Outlander Claw): Forward pressure Outlander Claw with loads of Bikes and Purestrains.

East Midlands Slam GT 1!

35-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Irchester, England, United Kingdom on September 14 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Aidan Brocklehurst - Adepta Sororitas (Bringers of Flame) - 1st Place

Credit: Evan "Felime" Siefring

The List

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Firestarter (2000 Points)

Adepta Sororitas Bringers of Flame Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Canoness (55 Points) • 1x Blessed blade 1x Inferno pistol • Enhancements: Iron Surplice of Saint Istalela

Canoness with Jump Pack (85 Points) • 1x Blessed halberd • Enhancements: Righteous Rage

Canoness with Jump Pack (95 Points) • 1x Ministorum hand flamer 1x Power weapon • Enhancements: Fire and Fury

Dialogus (30 Points) • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Dialogus staff

Triumph of Saint Katherine (190 Points) • Warlord • 1x Bolt pistols 1x Relic weapons

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Immolator (115 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Twin multi-melta

Immolator (115 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Twin multi-melta

OTHER DATASHEETS

Castigator (150 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Castigator autocannons 3x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Castigator (150 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Castigator battle cannon 3x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Castigator (150 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Castigator battle cannon 3x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Storm bolter

Dominion Squad (115 Points) • 1x Dominion Superior • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Inferno pistol 1x Power weapon • 9x Dominion • 9x Bolt pistol 5x Boltgun 9x Close combat weapon 4x Meltagun 1x Simulacrum Imperialis

Dominion Squad (115 Points) • 1x Dominion Superior • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Inferno pistol 1x Power weapon • 9x Dominion • 9x Bolt pistol 5x Boltgun 9x Close combat weapon 4x Meltagun 1x Simulacrum Imperialis

Paragon Warsuits (210 Points) • 1x Paragon Superior • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Multi-melta 1x Paragon grenade launchers 1x Paragon war blade • 2x Paragon • 2x Bolt pistol 2x Multi-melta 2x Paragon grenade launchers 2x Paragon war blade

Seraphim Squad (170 Points) • 1x Seraphim Superior • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power weapon • 9x Seraphim • 10x Bolt pistol 9x Close combat weapon 8x Ministorum hand flamer

Seraphim Squad (170 Points) • 1x Seraphim Superior • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power weapon • 9x Seraphim • 10x Bolt pistol 9x Close combat weapon 8x Ministorum hand flamer

Seraphim Squad (85 Points) • 1x Seraphim Superior • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power weapon • 4x Seraphim • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 4x Ministorum hand flamer

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Archetype

Bringers of Flame Goodstuff

Thoughts

Sisters expert Aidan slams in the usual suspects but slightly dials up the number of little melee characters (a penchant of his), to give him a bit more give and go in the skirmishing exchanges taking place around the tanks and out of the line of sight of the big old guns. Very effective, and a storming event win delivered. Really well done man!

The Best of the Rest

There were 5 more players on 4-1 records. They were:

2nd - Mathew Putney - Necrons (Hypercrypt Legion): Silent King / Monolith Hypercrypt.
3rd - Matthew Leverton - Adeptus Mechanicus (Skitarii Hunter Cohort): Breachers anchoring a horde of scoring pieces and trash.
4th - Liam Worswick - Tyranids (Invasion Fleet): Delicious chonky Invasion Fleet with a Zoan brick.
5th - Paul Bridge - Thousand Sons: Chaff heavy Tsons with a Vortex Beast and Daemon Prince.
6th - Jack Chapman - T'au Empire (Kauyon): Beautifully balanced Kauyon with double Skyray and Ghostkeel alongside plenty of scoring.

Harlequins Warhammer 40K GRAND TOURNAMENT 2024

28-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in England, United Kingdom on September 14 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Matt Charles - Blood Angels (Sons of Sanguinius) - 1st Place

Blood Angel Death Company marines with jump packs. Credit: Jack Hunter

The List

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Couldn't remember the greatest list in the world, no this is a tribute. (2000 points)

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

CHARACTERS

Captain with Jump Pack (85 points) • Warlord • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power fist

Chaplain with Jump Pack (75 points) • 1x Crozius arcanum 1x Power fist

Gabriel Seth (90 points) • 1x Blood Reaver 1x Bolt Pistol

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

BATTLELINE

Assault Intercessor Squad (150 points) • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power fist • 9x Assault Intercessor • 9x Astartes chainsword 9x 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

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 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

Repulsor (180 points) • 1x Armoured hull 1x Hunter-slayer missile 1x Las-talon 1x Repulsor defensive array 1x Twin lascannon

Sanguinary Guard (310 points) • 10x Sanguinary Guard • 8x Encarmine blade 10x Inferno pistol 2x Power fist 1x Sanguinary Banner

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 Missile launcher

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 Missile launcher

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Archetype

Blood Angels Mixed Arms

Thoughts

A storming mixed arms BA list of the kind that has been very consistent since Pariah dawned. The slight change up is Gabriel Seth getting a final run out (*sobs*), in place of any of the other special BA characters. Seth gives his unit advance and charge and is an absolute melee blender, so he more than justifies his inclusion. I think my Seth will have to become a 'captain' in the new book (there's a guy with SUSTAINED 3 that fits the bill), so I suggest you do the same Matt! Very well done on the event win.

The Best of the Rest

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

2nd - Neil Wilson - Black Templars (Righteous Crusaders): A Partial Templar horde with some Terminators leading the way.
3rd - Michael Armer - Aeldari (Battle Host): Avatar of Khaine, a big brick of Windriders, and a lot of utility.
4th - Chris Broome - Necrons (Hypercrypt Legion): Nightbringer and Void Dragon Hypercrypt dial it right back.
5th - Graham Cooke - Chaos Knights: Massed War Dogs CK.

Thunder Hammer - GameShelf Sept 2024 Warhammer 40K Tournament

27-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Thunder Bay, ON, Canada on September 14 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Jake Wolfslied - Adeptus Custodes (Shield Host) - 1st Place

Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike. Credit: Pendulin

The List

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ThunderHammer GT (1990 Points)

Adeptus Custodes Shield Host Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Blade Champion (115 Points) • 1x Vaultswords • Enhancements: Panoptispex

Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike (165 Points) • Warlord • 1x Interceptor lance • 1x Salvo launcher • Enhancements: From the Hall of Armouries

BATTLELINE

Custodian Guard (225 Points) • 5x Custodian Guard ◦ 5x Guardian spear

Custodian Guard (225 Points) • 5x Custodian Guard ◦ 5x Guardian spear

OTHER DATASHEETS

Allarus Custodians (195 Points) • 3x Allarus Custodian ◦ 3x Balistus grenade launcher ◦ 3x Guardian spear

Custodian Wardens (250 Points) • 5x Custodian Warden ◦ 5x Guardian spear ◦ 1x Vexilla

Venatari Custodians (165 Points) • 3x Venatari Custodian ◦ 3x Venatari lance

Venatari Custodians (165 Points) • 3x Venatari Custodian ◦ 3x Venatari lance

Witchseekers (50 Points) • 1x Witchseeker Sister Superior ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Witchseeker flamer • 3x Witchseeker ◦ 3x Close combat weapon ◦ 3x Witchseeker flamer

ALLIED UNITS

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

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Archetype

Custodes with Canis

Thoughts

A cheeky Custodes event win! They've been growing into Pariah, albeit in the hands of faction experts only. This list keeps the Venatari Ingress nonsense that has helped Custodes to compete of late, but also sneaks Canis Rex in to provide some hard target removal where you'd often see Caladius. A very potent list, really well done on the event win!

The Best of the Rest

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

2nd - Carter Sime - Imperial Knights (Noble Lance): Canis, a Cerastus, and plenty of War Dogs.
3rd - David Boer - Tyranids (Invasion Fleet): Mixed Arms IF with some Haruspex, hell yeah!
4th - Justin Enders - Imperial Knights (Noble Lance): THREE big Knights here before the Armigers step in. IK have had a great week!
5th - Robert Gill - Leagues of Votann: 20 Hearthguard, two Land Forts and two Sagitaur, very cool.

Wrap Up

That's us for this week folks! just a few more sleeps til the LGT. The meta is a touch stale at this point and I for one welcome a few points changes to get our juices flowing again, but it's definitely cool to see a few emergent forces (IK, GSC, Votann) demonstrating that the game really is so balanced that almost anything can be made to work in the right hands. Expect a flood of Imperial Agent plug-ins very, very soon.

Lowest of Men, out!

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