Welcome back for part 2 where we've got a proper double header for you. Lowest of Men will be covering the rest of this week's Singles events, and Wings is looking at the top finishers from the Champions Cup team event. That means on the docket we've got:

Invasion 40k 2024
Roc Hard GT
The Fall PNW Warlords Clash
The Champions Cup

If you're looking for the following, go check out part 1:

2024 Michigan GT Warhammer 40K Championships
Waisted Potential Presents: Orchard of OH-NO 40k GT
Battle in the Bush 10 - 40k
Aemona Grand Tournament Vol. 3

Invasion 40k 2024

94-player, 6-round Grand Tournament in Norge on September 20 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Jonathan Arkin - Blood Angels (Sons of Sanguinius) - 1st Place

Death Company Marines with Jump Packs. Credit: Rockfish

The List

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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + FACTION KEYWORD: Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Blood Angels + DETACHMENT: Sons of Sanguinous + TOTAL ARMY POINTS: 2000pts + ALLIED UNITS: Agents of the Imperium + + WARLORD: Char6: The Sanguinor + ENHANCEMENT: Icon of the Angel (on Char2: Sanguinary Priest with Jump Pack) & Visage of Death (on Char3: Sanguinary Priest with Jump Pack) + NUMBER OF UNITS: 16 + SECONDARY: - Bring It Down: (2x2) - Assassination: 7 Characters +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Char1: 1x Captain with Jump Pack (85 pts): Bolt Pistol, Relic Shield, Thunder Hammer Char2: 1x Sanguinary Priest with Jump Pack (110 pts): Astartes Chainsword, Bolt Pistol Enhancement: Icon of the Angel (+10 pts) Char3: 1x Sanguinary Priest with Jump Pack (115 pts): Astartes Chainsword, Bolt Pistol Enhancement: Visage of Death (+15 pts) Char4: 1x Commander Dante (120 pts): Perdition, The Axe Mortalis Char5: 1x Lemartes (120 pts): Bolt Pistol, The Blood Crozius Char6: 1x The Sanguinor (140 pts): Warlord, Encarmine Broadsword Char7: 1x Callidus Assassin (100 pts): Neural shredder, Phase sword and poison blades

10x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (160 pts) • 9x Assault Intercessors with Jump Pack 7 with Astartes Chainsword, Heavy Bolt Pistol 2 with Astartes Chainsword, Plasma Pistol • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack: Plasma Pistol, Power Fist 5x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 pts) • 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Pack 3 with Astartes Chainsword, Heavy Bolt Pistol 1 with Astartes Chainsword, Plasma Pistol • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack: Plasma Pistol, Power Fist 5x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 pts) • 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Pack 3 with Astartes Chainsword, Heavy Bolt Pistol 1 with Astartes Chainsword, Plasma Pistol • 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack: Plasma Pistol, Power Fist 10x Death Company Marines with Jump Packs (280 pts): 10 with Power Fist, Inferno Pistol 5x Scout Squad (65 pts) • 1x Scout Sergeant: Bolt Pistol, Close Combat Weapon, Astartes Chainsword • 4x Scouts: 4 with Astartes Shotgun, Bolt Pistol, Close Combat Weapon 5x Scout Squad (65 pts) • 1x Scout Sergeant: Bolt Pistol, Close Combat Weapon, Astartes Chainsword • 4x Scouts: 4 with Bolt Pistol, Close Combat Weapon, Combat Knife 10x Vanguard Veteran Squad with Jump Packs (210 pts) • 1x Vanguard Veteran Sergeant with Jump Pack: Storm Shield, Vanguard Veteran Weapon • 9x Vanguard Veterans with Jump Packs: 9 with Storm Shield, Vanguard Veteran Weapon 1x Baal Predator (125 pts): Armoured Tracks, Hunter Killer Missile, Storm Bolter, 2 Heavy Flamers, Baal Flamestorm Cannon 1x Death Company Dreadnought (145 pts): Magna-grapple, Blood Talons, Heavy Flamer, Meltagun

Archetype

Jump Scare BA

Thoughts

A jump pack heavy BA build - still extremely potent! Sanguinor and Dante provide heroic and battle shocking antics, Van Vets offer some solidity, the Death Company Dreadnaught mini-game of death lurks at the core of the list, and there is a Baal Predator to cover some lanes in nasty overwatch as you stage up. Really effective, and still one of the armies to beat in the game right now. Great work on the event win!

Bjørn Olsen - Orks (Dread Mob) - 2nd Place

Goff killa kan. Credit: Charlie Brassley

The List

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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + FACTION KEYWORD: Xenos - Orks + DETACHMENT: Dread Mob + TOTAL ARMY POINTS: 2000pts + + WARLORD: Char2: Warboss + ENHANCEMENT: Gitfinder Gogglez (on Char1: Big Mek with Shokk Attack Gun) + NUMBER OF UNITS: 18 + SECONDARY: - Bring It Down: (1x2) + (1x4) + (3x6) - Assassination: 5 Characters - Cull The Horde: 1x5 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

CHARACTER

1x Big Mek with Shokk Attack Gun (85 pts) • 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Shokk attack gun • Gitfinder Gogglez (+10 pts)

1x Warboss (65 pts) • 1x Kombi-weapon • 1x Twin slugga • 1x Attack squig • 1x Power klaw • Warlord

1x Warboss (65 pts) • 1x Kombi-weapon • 1x Twin slugga • 1x Attack squig • 1x Power klaw

1x Warboss (65 pts) • 1x Kombi-weapon • 1x Twin slugga • 1x Attack squig • 1x Power klaw

1x Zodgrod Wortsnagga (80 pts) • 1x Da Grabzappa • 1x Squigstoppa

OTHER DATASHEETS

22x Gretchin (80 pts) • 20x Gretchin • 2x Runtherd

11x Gretchin (40 pts) • 10x Gretchin • 1x Runtherd

10x Lootas (100 pts) • 8x Loota • 2x Spanner

5x Nobz (105 pts) • 1x Boss Nob • 1x Power klaw • 1x Slugga • 4x Nob • 4x Power klaw • 4x Slugga • Ammo Runt

5x Nobz (105 pts) • 1x Boss Nob • 1x Power klaw • 1x Slugga • 4x Nob • 4x Power klaw • 4x Slugga • Ammo Runt

5x Nobz (105 pts) • 1x Boss Nob • 1x Power klaw • 1x Slugga • 4x Nob • 4x Power klaw • 4x Slugga • Ammo Runt

5x Stormboyz (65 pts) • 1x Boss Nob • 1x Slugga • 1x Power klaw • 4x Stormboy • 4x Choppa • 4x Slugga

5x Stormboyz (65 pts) • 1x Boss Nob • 1x Slugga • 1x Power klaw • 4x Stormboy • 4x Choppa • 4x Slugga

1x Battlewagon (160 pts) • 4x Big shoota • 1x Grabbin' klaw • 1x Lobba • 1x Wreckin' ball • 1x Zzap gun • 1x Deff rolla • 'Ard Case

6x Killa Kans (250 pts) • 6x Killa Kan • 6x Kan klaw • 6x Rokkit launcha

6x Killa Kans (250 pts) • 6x Killa Kan • 6x Kan klaw • 6x Rokkit launcha

6x Killa Kans (250 pts) • 6x Killa Kan • 6x Kan klaw • 6x Rokkit launcha

1x Trukk (65 pts) • 1x Big shoota • 1x Spiked wheels • 1x Wreckin' ball

Archetype

KANZ

Thoughts

Ok, someone finally made Killa Kanz work. God bless you sir! Kanz synergise nicely with a lot of the detachment buffs in Dreadmob, let down only by their innate clumsiness and the challenges deploying and moving them present on a great many boards. Catch a salvo of souped up Rokkits off these bad boys and you'll be hurting! I like the mini Nob / Warboss squads to give you some melee push back anad trading too, this feels like a great include for Dreadmob lists. Really well done on the top placing.

Victor Bergenholtz - Tyranids (Crusher Stampede) - 3rd Place

Hive Tyrant. Credit: Rockfish

The List

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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + FACTION KEYWORD: Xenos - Tyranids + DETACHMENT: Crusher Stampede + TOTAL ARMY POINTS: 2000pts + + WARLORD: Char1: Hive Tyrant + ENHANCEMENT: + NUMBER OF UNITS: 14 + SECONDARY: - Bring It Down: (5x2) + (3x4) - Assassination: 2 Characters +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

CHARACTER

1x Hive Tyrant (235 pts) • 1x Monstrous Bonesword and Lash Whip • 1x Heavy Venom Cannon • Warlord

1x Neurotyrant (105 pts) • 1x Neurotyrant claws and lashes • 1x Psychic scream

BATTLELINE

10x Hormagaunts (65 pts) • 10x Hormagaunts • 10x Hormagaunt talons

OTHER DATASHEETS

1x Biovores (50 pts) • 1x Biovore • 1x Chitin-barbed Limbs • 1x Spore Mine Launcher

1x Lictor (55 pts) • 1x Lictor Claws and Talons

1x Lictor (55 pts) • 1x Lictor Claws and Talons

1x Lictor (55 pts) • 1x Lictor Claws and Talons

6x Zoanthropes (200 pts) • 1x Neurothrope • 1x Warp Blast • 1x Xenos Claws and Teeth • 5x Zoanthrope • 5x Warp Blast • 5x Xenos Claws and Teeth

1x Exocrine (135 pts) • 1x Bio-plasmic Cannon • 1x Powerful Limbs

1x Exocrine (135 pts) • 1x Bio-plasmic Cannon • 1x Powerful Limbs

1x Norn Emissary (275 pts) • 1x Monsterous Rending Talons • 1x Monsterous Scything Talons • 1x Psychic Tendril

1x Norn Emissary (275 pts) • 1x Monsterous Rending Talons • 1x Monsterous Scything Talons • 1x Psychic Tendril

1x Trygon (170 pts) • 1x Bio-electric Pulse • 1x Trygon Scything Talons

1x Tyrannofex (190 pts) • 1x Powerful Limbs • 1x Stinger Salvoes • 1x Rupture Cannon

Archetype

Double Norn Crusher

Thoughts

Crusher Stampede takes it to an OC rich place with two Norn Emissaries to go and set up shop on objectives. This in turn forces enemy commitment which opens up a world of hurt from the other tools in the list - Exos, a big Zoanthrope brick, and the Rupture Tfex (who is enjoying a really busy few weeks in Tyranid lists at the moment!). Strong and effective, I love it. Well done on the top placing.

Sondre Skår - Chaos Space Marines (Chaos Cult) - 4th Place

Credit: Dan "Swiftblade" Richardson

The List

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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + FACTION KEYWORD: Chaos - Chaos Space Marines + DETACHMENT: Chaos Cult + TOTAL ARMY POINTS: 2000pts + + WARLORD: Char4: Abaddon the Despoiler + ENHANCEMENT: Warped Foresight (on Char1: Dark Commune) & Cultist's Brand (on Char2: Dark Commune) + NUMBER OF UNITS: 15 + SECONDARY: - Bring It Down: (4x2) - Assassination: 5 Characters - Cull The Horde: 3x5 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Char1: 5x Dark Commune (75 pts) Enhancement: Warped Foresight (+10 pts) • 2x Blessed Blades: 2 with Commune blade • 1x Cult Demagogue: Autopistol, Commune stave • 1x Iconarch: Chaos icon, Autopistol, Close combat weapon • 1x Mindwitch: Close combat weapon, Warp Curse Char2: 5x Dark Commune (85 pts) Enhancement: Cultist's Brand (+20 pts) • 2x Blessed Blades: 2 with Commune blade • 1x Cult Demagogue: Autopistol, Commune stave • 1x Iconarch: Chaos icon, Autopistol, Close combat weapon • 1x Mindwitch: Close combat weapon, Warp Curse Char3: 5x Dark Commune (65 pts) • 2x Blessed Blades: 2 with Commune blade • 1x Cult Demagogue: Autopistol, Commune stave • 1x Iconarch: Chaos icon, Autopistol, Close combat weapon • 1x Mindwitch: Close combat weapon, Warp Curse Char4: 1x Abaddon the Despoiler (295 pts): Warlord, Drach'nyen, Talon of Horus Char5: 1x Cypher (90 pts): Cypher's bolt pistol, Cypher's plasma pistol

10x Cultist Mob (50 pts) • 1x Cultist Champion: Brutal assault weapon, Autopistol • 9x Cultist: 9 with Autopistol, Brutal assault weapon 10x Cultist Mob (50 pts) • 1x Cultist Champion: Brutal assault weapon, Autopistol • 9x Cultist: 9 with Autopistol, Brutal assault weapon 10x Cultist Mob (50 pts) • 1x Cultist Champion: Brutal assault weapon, Autopistol • 9x Cultist: 9 with Autopistol, Brutal assault weapon

16x Accursed Cultists (180 pts) • 10x Mutant: 10 with Blasphemous appendages • 6x Torment: 6 with Hideous mutations 16x Accursed Cultists (180 pts) • 10x Mutant: 10 with Blasphemous appendages • 6x Torment: 6 with Hideous mutations 16x Accursed Cultists (180 pts) • 10x Mutant: 10 with Blasphemous appendages • 6x Torment: 6 with Hideous mutations 1x Forgefiend (190 pts): 2x Ectoplasma cannon, Armoured limbs, Ectoplasma cannon 1x Forgefiend (190 pts): 2x Ectoplasma cannon, Armoured limbs, Ectoplasma cannon 1x Forgefiend (190 pts): 2x Ectoplasma cannon, Armoured limbs, Ectoplasma cannon 1x Helbrute (130 pts): Close combat weapon, Heavy flamer, Helbrute fist, Multi-melta

Archetype

Chaos Cult Mixed Arms

Thoughts

Take the brutal board pressure of Chaos Cult, and then slap triple Forgefiend and a Helbrute in behind it. IF that sounds utterly terrifying to you, that would be because it is. Rapid, brutal damage dealers coming at you via the Accursed, as the Fiends pick off any survivors and soften up elite infantry. Really potent, and a further reminder of the unexpected power of Chaos Cults.

The Best of the Rest

There were 7 more players on 5-1 records. They were:

=5th - Thomas Harkestad - Tyranids (Crusher Stampede): Medium monster Crusher Stampede with a slab of 20 Neurogaunts.
=5th - Lasse Tilrem - Necrons (Awakened Dynasty): Double Wraith brick Awakened Dynasty.
7th - Adam Keith Solumsmo - T'au Empire (Kauyon): Riptide / Skyray Kauyon.
8th - Mats Klungland - Imperial Knights: Canis, Atropos, and Armigers.
9th - Sigurd Løberg - Chaos Space Marines (Renegade Raiders): Vindicator and Forgefiend Renegade Raiders with Legio Rhinos.
10th - Eirik Rokne Stensland - Aeldari: MSU Skyweavers and Voidweavers in a novel Eldar build.
11th - Espen Roligheten - Tyranids (Invasion Fleet): IF with bricks of Warriors and a slab of Tyrant Guard alongside the big bugs.

Roc Hard GT

42-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in West Henrietta, NY, United States on September 21 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

The Showdown

Purge the Foe - Smoke and Mirrors - Tipping Point

Carson Jones - Leagues of Votann (Oathband)

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Whalers on the Moon (2000 points)

Leagues of Votann Strike Force (2000 points) Oathband

CHARACTERS

Einhyr Champion (80 points) • Warlord • 1x Autoch-pattern combi-bolter 1x Mass hammer 1x Weavefield Crest • Enhancement: Grim Demeanour

BATTLELINE

Hearthkyn Warriors (100 points) • 1x Theyn • 1x Close combat weapon 1x EtaCarn plasma pistol 1x Kin melee weapon 1x Weavefield Crest • 9x Hearthkyn Warrior • 9x Autoch-pattern bolt pistol 9x Close combat weapon 1x Comms Array 1x EtaCarn plasma beamer 7x Ion blaster 1x Magna-rail rifle 1x Medipack 1x Pan Spectral Scanner

Hearthkyn Warriors (100 points) • 1x Theyn • 1x Close combat weapon 1x EtaCarn plasma pistol 1x Kin melee weapon 1x Weavefield Crest • 9x Hearthkyn Warrior • 9x Autoch-pattern bolt pistol 9x Close combat weapon 1x Comms Array 1x EtaCarn plasma beamer 7x Ion blaster 1x Magna-rail rifle 1x Medipack 1x Pan Spectral Scanner

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Sagitaur (115 points) • 1x Armoured wheels 1x L7 missile launcher 1x Sagitaur missile launcher 1x Twin bolt cannon

Sagitaur (115 points) • 1x Armoured wheels 1x L7 missile launcher 1x Sagitaur missile launcher 1x Twin bolt cannon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Cthonian Beserks (100 points) • 5x Cthonian Beserk • 5x Concussion maul 1x Mole grenade launcher

Cthonian Beserks (100 points) • 5x Cthonian Beserk • 5x Heavy plasma axe 1x Mole grenade launcher

Einhyr Hearthguard (320 points) • 1x Hesyr • 1x Concussion hammer 1x EtaCarn plasma gun 1x Exo-armour grenade launcher 1x Teleport Crest • 9x Einhyr Hearthguard • 9x Concussion gauntlet 9x EtaCarn plasma gun 9x Exo-armour grenade launcher

Hekaton Land Fortress (225 points) • 1x Armoured wheels 1x Heavy magna-rail cannon 1x MATR autocannon 1x Pan Spectral Scanner 2x Twin bolt cannon

Hekaton Land Fortress (225 points) • 1x Armoured wheels 1x MATR autocannon 1x Pan Spectral Scanner 1x SP heavy conversion beamer 2x Twin bolt cannon

Hernkyn Pioneers (180 points) • 6x Hernkyn Pioneer • 6x Bolt revolver 6x Bolt shotgun 1x Comms Array 2x HYLas rotary cannon 6x Magna-coil autocannon 1x Pan Spectral Scanner 6x Plasma knife 1x Rollbar Searchlight

Hernkyn Pioneers (180 points) • 6x Hernkyn Pioneer • 6x Bolt revolver 6x Bolt shotgun 1x Comms Array 2x HYLas rotary cannon 6x Magna-coil autocannon 1x Pan Spectral Scanner 6x Plasma knife 1x Rollbar Searchlight

Hernkyn Yaegirs (80 points) • 1x Yaegir Theyn • 1x Bolt revolver 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma knife • 9x Hernkyn Yaegir • 1x APM launcher 7x Bolt revolver 9x Close combat weapon 1x Magna-coil rifle 7x Plasma knife

Hernkyn Yaegirs (80 points) • 1x Yaegir Theyn • 1x Bolt revolver 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma knife • 9x Hernkyn Yaegir • 1x APM launcher 7x Bolt revolver 9x Close combat weapon 1x Magna-coil rifle 7x Plasma knife

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John Davison - Space Wolves (Champions of Russ)

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The Wolf Carceral State Must End (2000 points)

Space Marines Space Wolves Strike Force (2000 points) Champions of Russ

CHARACTERS

Bjorn the Fell-Handed (180 points) • 1x Heavy flamer 1x Helfrost cannon 1x Trueclaw

Harald Deathwolf (85 points) • 1x Bolt Pistol 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Glacius

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

Ragnar Blackmane (90 points) • 1x Bolt Pistol 1x Frostfang

Wolf Guard Battle Leader on Thunderwolf (105 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Storm Shield 1x Thunder hammer • Enhancement: Black Death

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 (115 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Power fist 1x Relic Shield • Enhancement: Frost Weapon

Wolf Lord on Thunderwolf (100 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Power fist 1x Relic Shield

BATTLELINE

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

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

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

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

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

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

ALLIED UNITS

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

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Thoughts

We were lucky enough to get some thoughts from Space Wolves hero John Davison, so I shall hand over to him!

John:

My general plan going in was the same as always: shove wolves upfield, use Logan's Waagh to remove a bunch of material, and ride that attrition advantage and the durability of Champions wolves under Saga of the Bear to victory. Purge complicates that somewhat, as there's no good path to denying primary early, but I find that the amount of pressure the list puts players under limits their abilities to do secondaries anyways.

From the start of the game, I was surprised at how useful Smoke and Mirrors was for the matchup. By deploying one unit of wolves exposed on the line near the 2 large rectangles, I was able to force my opponent to counter deploy his Land Fortresses on his short deployment, then whisk the exposed unit into reserves, leaving them with limited ability to get angles on my other two wolf units. Then I won the first turn roll off anyways, but it still helped limit his shooting on the all important bottom of one. Past that, it largely went according to plan: he had to expose pieces to screen and prevent the wolves from running him over, and AoC on whichever unit was taking more fire alongside the 6+++ from Saga of the Bear (my default pick for starting saga) did a great deal to cut down on my losses, and meant it often took his entire armies firepower to bring down the 6 normal wolves from one brick, leaving the characters alive to harass and do further damage.

One major point that really slammed the door in my favor was when my opponent used rapid ingress to drop his Hearthguard unit into my deployment zone and kill Logan Grimnar, who was holding my home objective. Afterwards, we agreed that was probably a mistake, as it allowed me to simply move away from my home objective and strand the expensive brick in my backfield with nothing left to kill while my wolves finished off the land fortresses.

This is actually the exact same 2k I ran at Salt City a couple months ago, so it's already unchanged from that event. If I had any confidence that Thunderwolf Prices would stay the same, I've consider dropping a unit to take 20 Wulfen, as I feel like it might improve my matchup into other melee armies. As is, my list building is in stasis until the next points update, so I can see how much I need to cut to keep my wolves in the list.

Thanks very much John! Sounds like a cunningly executed victory, well done.

Result

Space Wolves (Champions of Russ) Victory - 94 - 47

John Davison - Space Wolves (Champions of Russ) - 1st Place

Photo cred: Riley Trembley

The List

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Archetype

Wolf Jail

Thoughts

Still wolfy, still jailing. A glorious triumph here for one of the long standing heavy hitters of our meta game. Ragnar gives you an incision melee blender to compliment the big slabs of Cavalry, and Logan helps to boost your forces as they ride to victory. Being able to take this archetype and slam in LETHAL and SUSTAINED HITS 1 via Champions of Russ instead of the Advance and Charge, and access a few of the other powerful tools in this detachment opens up new doors, and I am really pleased to see Wolves players with some choices available to them. Really well done on the event win.

The Best of the Rest

There were 6 more players on 4-1 records. They were:

2nd - Carson Jones - Leagues of Votann (Oathband): The Pioneer heavy Votann from the Showdown.
3rd - Kevin Foser - Chaos Daemons (Daemonic Incursion): Belly, Skarbs, and a truckload of mischief makers.
4th - Matthew Worth - Adepta Sororitas (Bringers of Flame): BoF triple Exorcist. YOU MONSTER MATTHEW.
5th - Chris martens - Aeldari: Avatar / Wraithguard / Troupe brick Aeldari.
6th - Nate Bailey - Adeptus Custodes (Shield Host): Infantry / double Caladius Custodes.
7th - James Piacelli - Grey Knights: Mixed arms triple Librarian GK.

The Fall PNW Warlords Clash

36-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Ellensburg, WA, United States on September 21 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Joel Rodgers - Space Wolves (Stormlance Task Force) - 1st Place

Credit: "Contemptor" Kevin Stillman

The List

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Wolf Jail (2000 points)

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

CHARACTERS

Bjorn the Fell-Handed (180 points) • 1x Heavy flamer 1x Multi-melta 1x Trueclaw

Logan Grimnar on Stormrider (180 points) • Warlord • 1x Flurry of teeth and claws 1x Storm bolter 1x The Axe Morkai

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

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

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

Wolf Lord on Thunderwolf (100 points) • 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Twin lightning claws

BATTLELINE

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

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

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

Scout Squad (65 points) • 1x Scout Sergeant • 1x Astartes chainsword 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Scout • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 4x Combat knife

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

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

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Archetype

Wolf Jail Vindicators

Thoughts

Look! More Wolves! Vindicator Storm Lance Space Wolves is my favourite Space Wolves, because advancing and charging AND shooting things with a massive battle cannon is the correct way to live your life. That's it. That's the take. Awesome work on the event win!

The Best of the Rest

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

2nd - Jaden Iwaasa - Space Wolves (Stormlance Task Force): Wolf Jail.
3rd - Cannon Van Daele - Space Marines (Astartes) (Ironstorm Spearhead): Ultramarines Ironstorm with Repulsors and Vindicators.
4th - Justin Whitton - World Eaters (Berzerker Warband): Balanced WE with a big brick of Terminators to jam.
5th - Tanner Hebert - Dark Angels (Gladius Task Force): Cool balanced DA with two Vindicators alongside the usual suspects.
6th - Solomon Sia - Tyranids (Invasion Fleet): A Carpet of Termagants in front of the usual IF Stalwarts.

Singles Wrap Up

AWOOO! Wolf Jail had a hell of a week. Marines may be slightly too good, but hey, they're the poster boys and they've had a big year with computer game fame and all that. The London Grand Tournament looms this weekend, so expect a tonne of coverage of that next week!

Lowest of Men, out.

Champions Cup

Wings: The Champions Cup was a massive event with 55 eight-player teams throwing down. You can see the full results on Best Coast Pairings. I'm going to look at the rosters of the top two teams, which helpfully covers the winning team, then the only other team to finish on 5-1 (draws are much more common in this format).

As always, I'll be using some teams-event specific terminology when talking about the loadouts each team brought, so if you've never read one of these before, check out our guide here.

1st Place - Stat Check

The Lists

Anthony Vanella - World Eaters

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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Player Name: Anthony Vanella Team Name: Stat Check Factions Used: World Eaters Army Points: 2000 Army Enhancements (list on which model): Berzerker Glaive (World Eaters Master of Execution) Detachment Rule: Relentless Rage (Berzerker Warband) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Char1: 1x World Eaters Master of Executions (125 pts): Axe of dismemberment, Bolt pistol Enhancement: Berzerker Glaive (+25 pts) Char2: 1x Angron (415 pts): Warlord, Samni’arius and Spinegrinder Char3: 1x Khârn the Betrayer (100 pts): Gorechild, Khârn's plasma pistol Char4: 1x Lord Invocatus (140 pts): Bolt pistol, Coward's Bane, Juggernaught's bladed horn

10x Jakhals (65 pts) • 1x Jakhal Pack Leader: Icon of Khorne, Autopistol, Jakhal chainblades • 1x Dishonoured: Skullsmasher • 1x Jakhal: Autopistol, Mauler chainblade • 7x Jakhals: 7 with Autopistol, Jakhal chainblades 10x Jakhals (65 pts) • 1x Jakhal Pack Leader: Icon of Khorne, Autopistol, Jakhal chainblades • 1x Dishonoured: Skullsmasher • 1x Jakhal: Autopistol, Mauler chainblade • 7x Jakhals: 7 with Autopistol, Jakhal chainblades 10x Khorne Berserkers (180 pts): Icon of Khorne • 9x Khorne Berserker 7 with Berserker chainblade, Bolt pistol 2 with Khornate eviscerator, Plasma pistol • 1x Khorne Berserker Champion: Berserker chainblade, Plasma pistol 5x Khorne Berserkers (90 pts): Icon of Khorne • 4x Khorne Berserker 3 with Berserker chainblade, Bolt pistol 1 with Khornate eviscerator, Plasma pistol • 1x Khorne Berserker Champion: Berserker chainblade, Plasma pistol

3x Eightbound (140 pts) • 2x Eightbound: 2 with Eightbound eviscerators • 1x Eightbound Champion: Lacerators 3x Exalted Eightbound (155 pts) • 2x Exalted Eightbound: 2 with Eightbound chainfist, Eightbound eviscerator • 1x Exalted Eightbound Champion: Paired Eightbound chainfists 6x Exalted Eightbound (310 pts) • 5x Exalted Eightbound: 5 with Eightbound chainfist, Eightbound eviscerator • 1x Exalted Eightbound Champion: Paired Eightbound chainfists 2x World Eaters Chaos Spawn (65 pts): 2 with Hideous Mutations 1x World Eaters Rhino (75 pts): Armoured tracks, Combi-bolter, Havoc launcher, Combi-weapon 1x World Eaters Rhino (75 pts): Armoured tracks, Combi-bolter, Havoc launcher, Combi-weapon

François Lalonde - Tyranids (Invasion Fleet)

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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Player Name: Francois Lalonde Factions Used: Tyranids Army Points: 2000 Army Enhancements (list on which model): Adaptive Biology (Hive Tyrant) Alien Cunning (Neurotyrant) Detachment Rule: Hyper Adaptation (Invasion Fleet) Assassinate: 12 Bring it Down: 24

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I like big bugs and I cannot lie (2000 Points)

Tyranids Invasion Fleet Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Hive Tyrant (260 Points) • Warlord • 1x Heavy venom cannon • 1x Monstrous bonesword and lash whip • Enhancements: Adaptive Biology

Neurotyrant (135 Points) • 1x Neurotyrant claws and lashes • 1x Psychic scream • Enhancements: Alien Cunning

Old One Eye (140 Points) • 1x Old One Eye’s claws and talons

BATTLELINE

Hormagaunts (65 Points) • 10x Hormagaunt ◦ 10x Hormagaunt talons

Hormagaunts (65 Points) • 10x Hormagaunt ◦ 10x Hormagaunt talons

OTHER DATASHEETS

Biovores (50 Points) • 1x Chitin-barbed limbs • 1x Spore Mine launcher

Carnifexes (250 Points) • 2x Carnifex ◦ 2x Bio-plasma ◦ 2x Chitinous claws and teeth ◦ 2x Deathspitters with slimer maggots ◦ 2x Deathspitters with slimer maggots ◦ 2x Spine banks

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

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

Lictor (55 Points) • 1x Lictor claws and talons

Maleceptor (170 Points) • 1x Massive scything talons • 1x Psychic overload

Neurolictor (90 Points) • 1x Piercing claws and talons

Pyrovores (35 Points) • 1x Chitin-barbed limbs • 1x Flamespurt

Pyrovores (35 Points) • 1x Chitin-barbed limbs • 1x Flamespurt

Tyrannofex (190 Points) • 1x Powerful limbs • 1x Rupture cannon • 1x Stinger salvoes

Tyrannofex (190 Points) • 1x Powerful limbs • 1x Rupture cannon • 1x Stinger salvoes

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Innes Wilson - Genestealer Cults (Outlander Claw)

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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Player Name: Innes "Damascus" Wilson Team Name: Stat Check Factions Used: Genestealer Cults Army Points: 2000 Army Enhancements (list on which model): Kelermorph - Cartographic Data-leech Detachment Rule: Rapid Takeover ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

you know what it all does right? (2000 points)

Genestealer Cults Strike Force (2000 points) Outlander Claw

CHARACTERS

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

Kelermorph (70 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Liberator autostubs • Enhancement: Cartographic Data-leech

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

Reductus Saboteur (65 points) • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Demolition charges 1x Remote explosives

BATTLELINE

Acolyte Hybrids with Autopistols (70 points) • 1x Acolyte Leader • 1x Autopistol 1x Leader’s bio-weapons • 4x Acolyte Hybrid • 1x Cult Icon 1x Cult claws and knife 3x Heavy mining tool

Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (75 points) • 1x Acolyte Leader • 1x Hand flamer 1x Leader’s bio-weapons • 4x Acolyte Hybrid • 4x Cult claws and knife 4x Hand flamer

Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (75 points) • 1x Acolyte Leader • 1x Hand flamer 1x Leader’s bio-weapons • 4x Acolyte Hybrid • 4x Cult claws and knife 4x Hand flamer

Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (75 points) • 1x Acolyte Leader • 1x Hand flamer 1x Leader’s bio-weapons • 4x Acolyte Hybrid • 4x Cult claws and knife 4x Hand flamer

Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (75 points) • 1x Acolyte Leader • 1x Hand flamer 1x Leader’s bio-weapons • 4x Acolyte Hybrid • 4x Cult claws and knife 4x Hand flamer

Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (75 points) • 1x Acolyte Leader • 1x Hand flamer 1x Leader’s bio-weapons • 4x Acolyte Hybrid • 4x Cult claws and knife 4x Hand flamer

Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (75 points) • 1x Acolyte Leader • 1x Hand flamer 1x Leader’s bio-weapons • 4x Acolyte Hybrid • 4x Cult claws and knife 4x Hand flamer

Neophyte Hybrids (70 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 1x Flamer 5x Hybrid firearm 1x Mining laser 1x Seismic cannon 1x Webber

Neophyte Hybrids (70 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 1x Flamer 5x Hybrid firearm 1x Mining laser 1x Seismic cannon 1x Webber

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Goliath Truck (85 points) • 1x Armoured hull 1x Demolition charge cache 1x Heavy stubber 1x Twin autocannon

Goliath Truck (85 points) • 1x Armoured hull 1x Demolition charge cache 1x Heavy stubber 1x Twin autocannon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Achilles Ridgerunners (75 points) • 1x Armoured hull 1x Heavy mortar 1x Spotter 1x 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 (150 points) • 2x Achilles Ridgerunner • 2x Armoured hull 2x Heavy mining laser 2x Spotter 2x Twin heavy stubber

Atalan Jackals (90 points) • 4x Atalan Jackal • 2x Atalan power weapon 3x Atalan small arms 2x Close combat weapon 1x Grenade launcher • 1x Atalan Wolfquad • 1x Atalan incinerator 1x Atalan small arms 1x Close combat weapon

Atalan Jackals (90 points) • 4x Atalan Jackal • 2x Atalan power weapon 3x Atalan small arms 2x Close combat weapon 1x Grenade launcher • 1x Atalan Wolfquad • 1x Atalan incinerator 1x Atalan small arms 1x Close combat weapon

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

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

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

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Jeremy Atkinson - Leagues of Votann

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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Player Name: Jeremy Atkinson Team Name: Stat Check Faction Used: Leagues of Votann Army Points: 1995 Army Enhancements: None Detachment Rule: Ruthless Efficiency (Oathband) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

For Karl! (1995 points)

Leagues of Votann Strike Force (2000 points) Oathband

CHARACTERS

Einhyr Champion (60 points) • Warlord • 1x Autoch-pattern combi-bolter 1x Mass hammer 1x Weavefield Crest

Einhyr Champion (60 points) • 1x Autoch-pattern combi-bolter 1x Mass hammer 1x Weave field Crest

BATTLELINE

Hearthkyn Warriors (100 points) • 1x Theyn • 1x Autoch-pattern bolter 1x Close combat weapon 1x EtaCarn plasma pistol 1x Weavefield Crest • 9x Hearthkyn Warrior • 9x Autoch-pattern bolt pistol 7x Autoch-pattern bolter 9x Close combat weapon 1x Comms Array 1x L7 missile launcher 1x Magna-rail rifle 1x Medipack 1x Pan Spectral Scanner

Hearthkyn Warriors (100 points) • 1x Theyn • 1x Autoch-pattern bolter 1x Close combat weapon 1x EtaCarn plasma pistol 1x Weavefield Crest • 9x Hearthkyn Warrior • 9x Autoch-pattern bolt pistol 7x Autoch-pattern bolter 9x Close combat weapon 1x Comms Array 1x L7 missile launcher 1x Magna-rail rifle 1x Medipack 1x Pan Spectral Scanner

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Sagitaur (115 points) • 1x Armoured wheels 1x HYLas beam cannon 1x Twin bolt cannon

Sagitaur (115 points) • 1x Armoured wheels 1x HYLas beam cannon 1x Twin bolt cannon

Sagitaur (115 points) • 1x Armoured wheels 1x HYLas beam cannon 1x Twin bolt cannon

Sagitaur (115 points) • 1x Armoured wheels 1x HYLas beam cannon 1x Twin bolt cannon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Cthonian Beserks (100 points) • 5x Cthonian Beserk • 5x Concussion maul 1x Mole grenade launcher

Cthonian Beserks (100 points) • 5x Cthonian Beserk • 5x Concussion maul 1x Mole grenade launcher

Cthonian Beserks (100 points) • 5x Cthonian Beserk • 5x Concussion maul 1x Mole grenade launcher

Einhyr Hearthguard (160 points) • 1x Hesyr • 1x Concussion hammer 1x Exo-armour grenade launcher 1x Teleport Crest 1x Volkanite disintegrator • 4x Einhyr Hearthguard • 4x Concussion gauntlet 4x Exo-armour grenade launcher 4x Volkanite disintegrator

Hekaton Land Fortress (225 points) • 1x Armoured wheels 1x MATR autocannon 1x Pan Spectral Scanner 1x SP heavy conversion beamer 2x Twin bolt cannon

Hernkyn Pioneers (90 points) • 3x Hernkyn Pioneer • 3x Bolt revolver 3x Bolt shotgun 1x HYLas rotary cannon 3x Magna-coil autocannon 1x Pan Spectral Scanner 3x Plasma knife 1x Rollbar Searchlight

Hernkyn Pioneers (180 points) • 6x Hernkyn Pioneer • 6x Bolt revolver 6x Bolt shotgun 1x Comms Array 2x HYLas rotary cannon 6x Magna-coil autocannon 1x Pan Spectral Scanner 6x Plasma knife 1x Rollbar Searchlight

Hernkyn Pioneers (180 points) • 6x Hernkyn Pioneer • 6x Bolt revolver 6x Bolt shotgun 1x Comms Array 2x HYLas rotary cannon 6x Magna-coil autocannon 1x Pan Spectral Scanner 6x Plasma knife 1x Rollbar Searchlight

Hernkyn Yaegirs (80 points) • 1x Yaegir Theyn • 1x Bolt revolver 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma knife • 9x Hernkyn Yaegir • 1x APM launcher 7x Bolt revolver 9x Close combat weapon 1x Magna-coil rifle 7x Plasma knife

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John Lennon - Dark Angels (Gladius Task Force)

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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Player Name: John Lennon Team Name: Stat Check Factions Used: Dark Angels, Imperial Agents Army Points: 2000 Army Enhancements (list on which model): Fire Discipline (Apothecary Biologis) Detachment Rule: Combat Doctrines (Gladius Task Force) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

“Wear the mantle of hero. Inspire where you can. But remember always that we are angels of death, not of mercy or salvation.”

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

CHARACTERS

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

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

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

BATTLELINE

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ALLIED UNITS

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

Voidsmen-at-Arms (50 Points) • 1x Voidmaster • 1x Artificer shotgun 1x Close combat weapon 1x Laspistol • 4x Voidsman • 3x Close combat weapon 1x Close combat weapon 3x Lasgun 3x Laspistol 1x Laspistol 1x Voidsman rotor cannon

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Liam VSL - Thousand Sons

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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Player Name: Liam VSL Team Name: Stat Check Factions Used: Thousand Sons Army Points: 2000 Army Enhancements (list on which model): Arcane Vortex (infernal Master), Umbralefic Crystal (Infernal Master), Lord of Forbidden Lore (Thousand Sons Sorcerer) Detachment Rule: Kindred Sorcery (Cult of Magic) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

wesh test (2000 points)

Thousand Sons Strike Force (2000 points) Cult of Magic

CHARACTERS

Ahriman (130 points) • 1x Black Staff of Ahriman 1x Inferno bolt pistol 1x Psychic Stalk

Exalted Sorcerer on Disc of Tzeentch (105 points) • 1x Arcane Fire 1x Force weapon 1x Prosperine khopesh 1x Warpflame pistol

Infernal Master (90 points) • 1x Force weapon 1x Inferno bolt pistol 1x Screamer Invocation

Infernal Master (110 points) • 1x Force weapon 1x Inferno bolt pistol 1x Screamer Invocation • Enhancement: Umbralefic Crystal

Infernal Master (115 points) • 1x Force weapon 1x Inferno bolt pistol 1x Screamer Invocation • Enhancement: Arcane Vortex

Magnus the Red (440 points) • Warlord • 1x Blade of Magnus 1x Gaze of Magnus 1x Tzeentch’s Firestorm

Thousand Sons Sorcerer (130 points) • 1x Fires of the Abyss 1x Force weapon 1x Warpflame pistol • Enhancement: Lord of Forbidden Lore

BATTLELINE

Rubric Marines (105 points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon 1x Warpflame pistol 1x Warpsmite • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Icon of Flame 1x Soulreaper cannon 3x Warpflamer

Rubric Marines (105 points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon 1x Warpflame pistol 1x Warpsmite • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Icon of Flame 1x Soulreaper cannon 3x Warpflamer

Rubric Marines (105 points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon 1x Warpflame pistol 1x Warpsmite • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Icon of Flame 1x Soulreaper cannon 3x Warpflamer

Rubric Marines (105 points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon 1x Warpflame pistol 1x Warpsmite • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Icon of Flame 1x Soulreaper cannon 3x Warpflamer

Rubric Marines (105 points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon 1x Warpflame pistol 1x Warpsmite • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Icon of Flame 1x Soulreaper cannon 3x Warpflamer

Rubric Marines (105 points) • 1x Aspiring Sorcerer • 1x Force weapon 1x Warpflame pistol 1x Warpsmite • 4x Rubric Marine • 4x Close combat weapon 1x Icon of Flame 1x Soulreaper cannon 3x Warpflamer

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Thousand Sons Rhino (75 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Havoc launcher 1x Inferno combi-bolter 1x Inferno combi-bolter

Thousand Sons Rhino (75 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Havoc launcher 1x Inferno combi-bolter 1x Inferno combi-bolter

OTHER DATASHEETS

Thousand Sons Cultists (55 points) • 1x Thousand Sons Cultist Champion • 1x Brutal assault weapon 1x Cultist firearm • 9x Thousand Sons Cultist • 9x Brutal assault weapon 6x Cultist firearm 1x Flamer 1x Grenade launcher 1x Heavy stubber

Tzaangor Enlightened (45 points) • 1x Aviarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Fatecaster greatbow • 2x Enlightened • 2x Close combat weapon 2x Fatecaster greatbow

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Maciej ‘Pumba’ Guziec - Chaos Space Marines (Renegade Raiders)

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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Player Name: Maciej ‘Pumba’ Guziec Team Name: Stat Check Factions Used: Chaos Space Marines, Chaos Daemons Army Points: 2000 Army Enhancements: Char1: Dark Commune - Mark of the Hound Detachment Rule: Renegade Raiders - Raiders and Reavers ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

'The French Special'

Char1: 5x Dark Commune (90 pts) • 1x Cult Demagogue 1 with Autopistol, Commune stave • 1x Iconarch 1 with Autopistol, Close combat weapon • Chaos icon • 1x Mindwitch 1 with Close combat weapon, Warp Curse Enhancement: Mark of the Hound (+25 pts)

Char2: 5x Dark Commune (65 pts) • 2x Blessed Blades 2 with Commune blade • 1x Cult Demagogue 1 with Autopistol, Commune stave • 1x Iconarch 1 with Autopistol, Close combat weapon • Chaos icon • 1x Mindwitch 1 with Close combat weapon, Warp Curse

Char3: 5x Dark Commune (65 pts) • 2x Blessed Blades 2 with Commune blade • 1x Cult Demagogue 1 with Autopistol, Commune stave • 1x Iconarch 1 with Autopistol, Close combat weapon • Chaos icon • 1x Mindwitch 1 with Close combat weapon, Warp Curse

Char4: 1x Master of Executions (80 pts) 1 with Axe of dismemberment, Bolt pistol

Char5: 1x Cypher (90 pts) 1 with Cypher’s bolt pistol, Cypher’s plasma pistol • Warlord

BATTLELINE

10x Cultist Mob (50 pts) • 1x Cultist Champion 1 with Brutal assault weapon, Autopistol • 9x Cultist 9 with Autopistol, Brutal assault weapon

10x Cultist Mob (50 pts) • 1x Cultist Champion 1 with Brutal assault weapon, Autopistol • 9x Cultist 9 with Autopistol, Brutal assault weapon

5x Legionaries (90 pts) • 1x Aspiring Champion 1 with Close combat weapon, Heavy melee weapon, Plasma pistol • Chaos icon • 4x Legionary 2 with Astartes chainsword, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon 1 with Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Heavy melee weapon 1 with Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Lascannon

5x Legionaries (90 pts) • 1x Aspiring Champion 1 with Close combat weapon, Heavy melee weapon, Plasma pistol • Chaos icon • 4x Legionary 2 with Astartes chainsword, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon 1 with Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Heavy melee weapon 1 with Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Lascannon

5x Legionaries (90 pts) • 1x Aspiring Champion 1 with Close combat weapon, Heavy melee weapon, Plasma pistol • Chaos icon • 4x Legionary 2 with Astartes chainsword, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon 1 with Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Heavy melee weapon 1 with Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Lascannon

5x Legionaries (90 pts) • 1x Aspiring Champion 1 with Close combat weapon, Heavy melee weapon, Plasma pistol • Chaos icon • 4x Legionary 2 with Astartes chainsword, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon 1 with Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Heavy melee weapon 1 with Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon, Lascannon

OTHER DATASHEETS

16x Accursed Cultists (180 pts) • 10x Mutant 10 with Blasphemous appendages • 6x Torment 6 with Hideous mutations

16x Accursed Cultists (180 pts) • 10x Mutant 10 with Blasphemous appendages • 6x Torment 6 with Hideous mutations

16x Accursed Cultists (180 pts) • 10x Mutant 10 with Blasphemous appendages • 6x Torment 6 with Hideous mutations

1x Chaos Predator Destructor (140 pts) 1 with Armoured tracks, Havoc launcher, Predator autocannon, Combi-weapon, 2x Lascannon

1x Chaos Predator Destructor (140 pts) 1 with Armoured tracks, Havoc launcher, Predator autocannon, Combi-weapon, 2x Lascannon

1x Chaos Predator Destructor (140 pts) 1 with Armoured tracks, Havoc launcher, Predator autocannon, Combi-weapon, 2x Lascannon

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

1x Chaos Rhino (75 pts) 1 with Armoured tracks, Combi-bolter, Havoc launcher, Combi-weapon

1x Chaos Rhino (75 pts) 1 with Armoured tracks, Combi-bolter, Havoc launcher, Combi-weapon

ALLIED UNITS

3x Nurglings (40 pts) • 3x Nurgling Swarm 3 with Diseased claws and teeth

Piotr "Typhus" Zawila-Niedzwiecki - Adepta Sororitas (Bringers of Flame)

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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Player Name: Piotr "Typhus" Zawila-Niedzwiecki Team Name: Stat Check Factions Used: Adepta Sororitas Army Points: 2000 Army Enhancements (list on which model): Manual of Saint Griselda (Dialogus) Detachment Rule: Fervent Purgation (Bringers of Flame) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Go Fast, Eat Ass! (2000 points)

Adepta Sororitas Strike Force (2000 points) Bringers of Flame

CHARACTERS

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

Dialogus (45 points) • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Dialogus staff • Enhancement: Manual of Saint Griselda

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 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

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

Exorcist (190 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Exorcist missile launcher 1x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile

Exorcist (190 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Exorcist missile launcher 1x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile

Exorcist (190 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Exorcist missile launcher 1x Heavy bolter 1x Hunter-killer missile

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

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

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Thoughts

In first place we have the intercontinental might of Stat Check, bringing to bear a suite of excellent players and brutal lists. The roster is relatively straightforward for a teams roster, combining a trio of the best all-rounder builds from the current metagame, and five other builds that have definite play in singles, and pose a particularly stern challenge on one or more fronts to try and counter whatever the opposition has brought to the table.

In terms of the all-rounders, the Dark Angels, Thousand Sons and Sisters builds here need no real introduction, though it is worth highlighting that unlike most examples at WTC, Liam's Thousand Sons left the Mutaliths on the shelf in favour of Rubricae. My suspicion is that this is a team-level consideration - you've already got plenty of pressure builds here, so perhaps the ability to play on a wider variety of terrain setups is desireable from the Tsons (plus maximum Cabal Points for psychic fun).

Speaking of pressure builds, that seems to be the team-level skew going on here outside the all-rounders. The monster mash Tyranids, World Eaters, and Accursed Commune Raiders are all lists that can straight up roll the foe over (something that Dark Angels are very capable of too). I suspect most teams don't have enough counters to handle all that pressure, particularly if they've over thought things and brought too many "techy" builds, and it provides the team with a good shot of racking up some 20-0s via favourable pairings.

Rounding out the roster, there are two mechanised builds with very different goals. The Votann are great at grinding foes out - they get a tonne of stuff on the table, and lots of very reliable shooting, which can help handle enemy Marine builds and enemy pressure lists. Finally, the Outrider Claw list that Innes is sporting is extremely good at Primary denial and Secondary scoring thanks to the number of small, mobile units it can throw around. This lets it pivot between playing a defender role if required, or just go for a comfortable win if the enemy can't handle it. Both these builds being hull heavy also aligns well with the monster mash and Dark Angels lists to give a reasonably good selection of hard to kill lists.

I do think the overall setup here is surprisingly straightforward, but that's definitely an option in metagames where there are some clear frontrunners. Well done to Stat Check on the victory!

2nd Place - Tundra Tactics

The Lists

Andrew Gonyo - T'au (Kauyon)

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Kauyon Post WTC (2000 Points)

T’au Empire Kauyon Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

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

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

Commander Shadowsun (100 Points) • Warlord • 1x Advanced Guardian Drone • 1x Battlesuit fists • 1x Command-link Drone (Aura) • 1x Flechette launcher • 2x High-energy fusion blaster • 1x Light missile pod • 1x Pulse pistol

Commander in Coldstar Battlesuit (115 Points) • 1x Battlesuit fists • 1x Cyclic ion blaster • 3x Fusion blaster • 2x Gun Drone • Enhancements: Exemplar of the Kauyon

Commander in Enforcer Battlesuit (95 Points) • 1x Battlesuit fists • 1x Cyclic ion blaster • 2x Gun Drone • 3x Missile pod • Enhancements: Precision of the Patient Hunter

BATTLELINE

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

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

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Devilfish (85 Points) • 1x Accelerator burst cannon • 1x Armoured hull • 2x Seeker missile • 2x Twin pulse carbine

Devilfish (85 Points) • 1x Accelerator burst cannon • 1x Armoured hull • 2x Seeker missile • 2x Twin pulse carbine

OTHER DATASHEETS

Crisis Fireknife Battlesuits (130 Points) • 1x Crisis Fireknife Shas’vre ◦ 1x Battlesuit fists ◦ 1x Gun Drone ◦ 1x Marker Drone ◦ 2x Missile pod • 2x Crisis Fireknife Shas’ui ◦ 2x Battlesuit fists ◦ 2x Gun Drone ◦ 4x Missile pod ◦ 2x Shield Drone

Crisis Sunforge Battlesuits (150 Points) • 1x Crisis Sunforge Shas’vre ◦ 1x Battlesuit fists ◦ 2x Fusion blaster ◦ 1x Gun Drone ◦ 1x Marker Drone • 2x Crisis Sunforge Shas’ui ◦ 2x Battlesuit fists ◦ 4x Fusion blaster ◦ 2x Gun Drone ◦ 2x Shield Drone

Ghostkeel Battlesuit (160 Points) • 1x Battlesuit Support System • 1x Cyclic ion raker • 1x Ghostkeel fists • 1x Twin fusion blaster

Krootox Riders (35 Points) • 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Krootox fists • 1x Repeater cannon

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

Piranhas (55 Points) • 1x Armoured hull • 1x Piranha fusion blaster • 2x Seeker missile • 2x Twin pulse carbine

Riptide Battlesuit (180 Points) • 1x Ion accelerator • 2x Missile Drone • 1x Riptide fists • 1x Twin plasma rifle

Riptide Battlesuit (180 Points) • 1x Ion accelerator • 2x Missile Drone • 1x Riptide fists • 1x Twin plasma rifle

Riptide Battlesuit (180 Points) • 1x Ion accelerator • 2x Missile Drone • 1x Riptide fists • 1x Twin plasma rifle

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

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Brad Townsend - Grey Knights

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Give me some of that sweet sweet up down (2000 points)

Grey Knights Strike Force (2000 points) Teleport Strike Force

CHARACTERS

Brotherhood Librarian (120 points) • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Purge Soul 1x Storm bolter

Brotherhood Librarian (120 points) • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Purge Soul 1x Storm bolter

Brotherhood Librarian (120 points) • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Purge Soul 1x Storm bolter

Grand Master (125 points) • Warlord • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Psycannon • Enhancement: Sigil of Exigence

BATTLELINE

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

Strike Squad (120 points) • 1x Justicar • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Storm bolter • 4x Grey Knight • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Incinerator 3x Nemesis force weapon 3x Storm bolter

Strike Squad (120 points) • 1x Justicar • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Storm bolter • 4x Grey Knight • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Incinerator 3x Nemesis force weapon 3x Storm bolter

OTHER DATASHEETS

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

Paladin Squad (450 points) • 1x Paragon • 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Storm bolter • 1x Paladin Ancient • 1x Ancient’s Banner 1x Nemesis force weapon 1x Psycannon • 8x Paladin • 8x Nemesis force weapon 4x Psycannon 4x Storm bolter

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Cameron Piñeiro - Drukhari (Skysplinter Assault)

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Whose Lance is it Anyway? -with your host, Dru Khari! (2000 Points)

Drukhari Skysplinter Assault Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

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

Archon (85 Points) • 1x Blast pistol • 1x Huskblade • Enhancements: Spiteful Raider

Archon (75 Points) • 1x Blast pistol • 1x Huskblade

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

Urien Rakarth (80 Points) • 1x Casket of Flensing • 1x Haemonculus tools and scissorhands

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

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

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 (150 Points) • 9x Incubi ◦ 9x 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

Reavers (60 Points) • 1x Arena Champion ◦ 1x Agoniser ◦ 1x Bladevanes ◦ 1x Cluster caltrops ◦ 1x Heat lance ◦ 1x Splinter pistol • 2x Reaver ◦ 2x Bladevanes ◦ 2x Splinter pistol ◦ 2x Splinter rifle

Reavers (60 Points) • 1x Arena Champion ◦ 1x Agoniser ◦ 1x Bladevanes ◦ 1x Cluster caltrops ◦ 1x Heat lance ◦ 1x Splinter pistol • 2x Reaver ◦ 2x Bladevanes ◦ 2x Splinter pistol ◦ 2x Splinter rifle

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

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

Talos (160 Points) • 2x Talos ◦ 2x Talos gauntlet ◦ 2x Twin Drukhari haywire blaster ◦ 2x Twin liquifier gun

Talos (160 Points) • 2x Talos ◦ 2x Talos gauntlet ◦ 2x Twin Drukhari haywire blaster ◦ 2x Twin liquifier gun

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Eric Forsman - Tyranids (Invasion Fleet)

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Look Brian, a Neurotyrant! (2000 points)

Tyranids Strike Force (2000 points) Invasion Fleet

CHARACTERS

Hive Tyrant (260 points) • Warlord • 1x Heavy venom cannon 1x Monstrous bonesword and lash whip • Enhancement: Adaptive Biology

Neurotyrant (135 points) • 1x Neurotyrant claws and lashes 1x Psychic scream • Enhancement: Alien Cunning

Old One Eye (140 points) • 1x Old One Eye’s claws and talons

BATTLELINE

Hormagaunts (65 points) • 10x Hormagaunt • 10x Hormagaunt talons

Hormagaunts (65 points) • 10x Hormagaunt • 10x Hormagaunt talons

OTHER DATASHEETS

Biovores (50 points) • 1x Chitin-barbed limbs 1x Spore Mine launcher

Carnifexes (250 points) • 2x Carnifex • 2x Bio-plasma 2x Chitinous claws and teeth 4x Deathspitters with slimer maggots 2x Spine banks

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

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

Lictor (55 points) • 1x Lictor claws and talons

Maleceptor (170 points) • 1x Massive scything talons 1x Psychic overload

Neurolictor (90 points) • 1x Piercing claws and talons

Pyrovores (35 points) • 1x Chitin-barbed limbs 1x Flamespurt

Pyrovores (35 points) • 1x Chitin-barbed limbs 1x Flamespurt

Tyrannofex (190 points) • 1x Powerful limbs 1x Rupture cannon 1x Stinger salvoes

Tyrannofex (190 points) • 1x Powerful limbs 1x Rupture cannon 1x Stinger salvoes

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Jake Montag - Black Templars (Righteous Crusaders)

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Its a bird! It's a plane! No, it's Chadbrecht! (2000 points)

Space Marines Black Templars Strike Force (2000 points) Righteous Crusaders

CHARACTERS

Chaplain (60 points) • 1x Absolvor bolt pistol 1x Crozius arcanum

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

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

Lieutenant (100 points) • 1x Master-crafted power weapon 1x Neo-volkite pistol 1x Storm Shield • Enhancement: Tännhauser’s Bones

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

BATTLELINE

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

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

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

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

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

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

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

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Kit Smith - Necrons (Hypercrypt Legion)

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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + FACTION KEYWORD: Xenos - Necrons + DETACHMENT: Hypercrypt Legion (Hyperphasing) + TOTAL ARMY POINTS: 1995pts + + WARLORD: Char2: The Silent King + ENHANCEMENT: Dimensional Overseer (on Char1: Royal Warden) + NUMBER OF UNITS: 13 + SECONDARY: - Bring It Down: (3x2) + (3x6) = 24 Assassination: 2 Characters = 8 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Char1: Royal Warden (65 pts): Close combat weapon, Relic gauss blaster Enhancement: Dimensional Overseer (+25 pts) Char2: The Silent King (420 pts): Warlord • Szarekh: Sceptre of Eternal Glory, Staff of Stars, Weapons of the Final Triarch • 2x Triarchal Menhir: 2 with Annihilator beam, Armoured bulk

5x Deathmarks (60 pts): 5 with Close combat weapon, Synaptic disintegrator 5x Deathmarks (60 pts): 5 with Close combat weapon, Synaptic disintegrator Lokhust Destroyer (30 pts): Close combat weapon, Gauss cannon Lokhust Destroyer (30 pts): Close combat weapon, Gauss cannon Lokhust Destroyer (30 pts): Close combat weapon, Gauss cannon 3x Tomb Blades (75 pts) 2 with Shieldvanes, Shadowloom, Close combat weapon, Particle beamer 1 with Shieldvanes, Shadowloom, Close combat weapon, Twin tesla carbine Canoptek Spyder (75 pts): Fabricator claw array, Gloom prism, Automaton claws, 2x Particle beamer Doomsday Ark (200 pts): Armoured bulk, Doomsday cannon, 2x Gauss flayer array Doomsday Ark (200 pts): Armoured bulk, Doomsday cannon, 2x Gauss flayer array Monolith (375 pts): Particle whip, Portal of exile, 4x Death ray Monolith (375 pts): Particle whip, Portal of exile, 4x Death ray

Matt Schuchman - Aeldari

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Avatar time <3 (2000 Points)

Aeldari Battle Host Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Autarch Wayleaper (130 Points) • Warlord • 1x Dragon fusion gun • 1x Mandiblasters • 1x Star glaive • Enhancements: Fate’s Messenger

Avatar of Khaine (335 Points) • 1x The Wailing Doom

Farseer (80 Points) • 1x Eldritch Storm • 1x Shuriken pistol • 1x Singing spear

Fuegan (130 Points) • 1x Searsong • 1x The Fire Axe

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

BATTLELINE

Storm Guardians (100 Points) • 10x Storm Guardian ◦ 2x Aeldari flamer ◦ 2x Aeldari power sword ◦ 8x Guardian combat weapon ◦ 2x Guardian fusion gun ◦ 6x Shuriken pistol • 1x Serpent’s Scale Platform ◦ 1x Guardian combat weapon ◦ 1x Serpent shield

OTHER DATASHEETS

Fire Prism (180 Points) • 1x Prism cannon • 1x Shuriken cannon • 1x Wraithbone hull

Fire Prism (180 Points) • 1x Prism cannon • 1x Shuriken cannon • 1x Wraithbone hull

Swooping Hawks (85 Points) • 1x Swooping Hawk Exarch ◦ 1x Aeldari power sword ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Hawk’s talon • 4x Swooping Hawk ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Lasblaster

Swooping Hawks (85 Points) • 1x Swooping Hawk Exarch ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Hawk’s talon • 4x Swooping Hawk ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Lasblaster

War Walkers (110 Points) • 2x Bright lance • 1x War Walker feet

War Walkers (110 Points) • 2x Bright lance • 1x War Walker feet

Warp Spiders (125 Points) • 1x Warp Spider Exarch ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 2x Death spinner ◦ 1x Powerblades • 4x Warp Spider ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Death spinner

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Oliver Smith - Astra Militarum

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bullgrynning my way to a draw (2000 points)

Astra Militarum Strike Force (2000 points) Combined Regiment

CHARACTERS

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

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

BATTLELINE

Catachan Jungle Fighters (55 points) • 1x Jungle Fighter Sergeant • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Laspistol • 9x Jungle Fighter • 9x Close combat weapon 2x Flamer 7x Lasgun 1x Vox-caster

Catachan Jungle Fighters (55 points) • 1x Jungle Fighter Sergeant • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Laspistol • 9x Jungle Fighter • 9x Close combat weapon 2x Flamer 7x Lasgun 1x Vox-caster

Catachan Jungle Fighters (55 points) • 1x Jungle Fighter Sergeant • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Laspistol • 9x Jungle Fighter • 9x Close combat weapon 2x Flamer 7x Lasgun 1x Vox-caster

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Taurox (65 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Storm bolter 1x Twin autocannon

Taurox (65 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Storm bolter 1x Twin autocannon

OTHER DATASHEETS

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

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

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

Hellhound (115 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Inferno cannon 1x Multi-melta

Hellhound (115 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Inferno cannon 1x Multi-melta

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

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

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

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

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

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Thoughts

In second place, Tundra Tactics have gone a bit more esoteric with the list selection, though with some recognisable hits and a definite skew towards heft. The overlap with the winning team is surprisingly small, comprising only the Tyranid monster build. This lines up well with the rest of what's happening here, and also stands out as a build with a great hail mary play - even if you're in a bad matchup, favourable dice from a well-timed Shadow in the Warp can still salvage the game.

Joining the bugs in hefty land are the Necrons, Grey Knights and Astra Militarum. Both the robots and the Knights combine the scoring and late-game points potential of redeploys with an extremely durable target profile, making them very tough to score 20s against, and easily able to capitalise on any favourable situations. Grey Knights with the big Paladin/Grand Master blob also bring some counterplay to the table, brutally owning anyone who turns up with something like C'tan spam. Also incredibly hard to put up big wins against is the Militarum build - as the list title suggests, going through eighteen Bullgryn fast enough that they can't at least secure a draw is a daunting prospect, and the overwhelming force that the Dorns represent can again take some big wins if allowed to.

Sitting in the "bully opponents and take 20" seat, we've got Primaris Crusader spam, heading over from the WTC to terrorize a whole new continent. This build rolls people over better than almost anything else in the business, and the fact that it can lure your Marine player away from picking Dark Angels is a sign of just how great it is. The Aeldari nonsense also feels ripe to shoot for 20s - double Avatar has enough bad matchups in singles at its current price that we don't see it much, but in teams there are going to be some lists, particularly the ones that want to grind with D2, which just can't handle it.

Finally, in the techier roles, we've got Tau and Drukhari. The Tau work similar to Votann in the winning build, in that they put loads of units and very effective grindy damage on the table, allowing them to overwhelm enemies that are trying to be too clever, and being very effective at taking out non Dark Angels melee marines. Drukhari also struggle a bit into Dark Angels, but their transport-heavy plan gives them great play against most other melee strategies, and the inclusion of the Talos ensures that some of the normal ways of countering them, which is just rolling them over with lots of vehicles, won't work.

This definitely looks much more like a teams roster than the first place setup, favouring more skewed strategies to confound and outplay foes. Well done to Tundra Tactics for taking it to second place.

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Champions Cup

1st Place - Stat Check

The Lists

Anthony Vanella - World Eaters

François Lalonde - Tyranids (Invasion Fleet)

Innes Wilson - Genestealer Cults (Outlander Claw)

Jeremy Atkinson - Leagues of Votann

John Lennon - Dark Angels (Gladius Task Force)

Liam VSL - Thousand Sons

Maciej ‘Pumba’ Guziec - Chaos Space Marines (Renegade Raiders)

Piotr "Typhus" Zawila-Niedzwiecki - Adepta Sororitas (Bringers of Flame)

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2nd Place - Tundra Tactics

The Lists

Andrew Gonyo - T'au (Kauyon)

Brad Townsend - Grey Knights

Cameron Piñeiro - Drukhari (Skysplinter Assault)

Eric Forsman - Tyranids (Invasion Fleet)

Jake Montag - Black Templars (Righteous Crusaders)

Kit Smith - Necrons (Hypercrypt Legion)

Matt Schuchman - Aeldari

Oliver Smith - Astra Militarum

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