As well as an eye-watering number of singles competitors, the weekend just past saw many of the world's finest players converge on Leoben in Austria for the World Team Championships. Just like last year, we're going to break from our normal all-singles coverage to take a look at the top team compositions from the event. We know what's good in the normal metagame right now, but how do you assemble that into an eight-player team to achieve world domination? Let's have a look.

As always, if you're not familiar with how Team events work, it's worth taking a quick look at Start Competing: Warhammer 40,000 Team Tournaments to get a quick rundown. I'm going to be using terminology like "defender lists" pretty liberally, so if you start reading and have no idea what the hell I'm talking about, go read that and then come back to this article.

If you're looking for the regular Competitive Innovations for the week, you can check them out below:

Part 1 on Wednesday:

Lone Star Open 2025 - 40k Champs
KREFELD MAJOR 2025 40K
Arch City GT4
Your Hobby Place Road to NOVA 40K Event Hosted by Away Games
EagleHammer

Part 2 on Friday:

WTC Warmaster GT 2025
Krootcon 2025 - NSWTC
Iowaaagh! Moose-tacular 2025
SUMMER SHOWDOWN 40K
The Great Game - Gongaii GT Summer 2025

World Team Championships 2025

You can find all the event details in Best Coast Pairings.

Note: I've stripped some of the WTC list headers out for space reasons here, so don't be surprised if some of the pre-amble lines are missing.

1st Place - France

The Team

Alban de Polignac - Death Guard (Virulent Vectorium)

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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + FACTION KEYWORD: Chaos - Death Guard + DETACHMENT: Virulent Vectorium + DETACHMENT RULE: World Blight +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

CHARACTERS

Char1: Biologus Putrifier (45 points) • 1x Hyper blight grenades 1x Injector pistol 1x Plague knives

Char2:Daemon Prince of Nurgle (215 points) • 1x Hellforged weapons 1x Infernal cannon • Enhancement: Revolting Regeneration

Char3:Lord of Contagion (135 points) • 1x Manreaper • Enhancement: Furnace of Plagues

Char4:Lord of Contagion (110 points) • 1x Manreaper

Char5:Lord of Virulence (90 points) • 1x Power fist 1x Twin plague spewer

Char6:Malignant Plaguecaster (60 points) • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Corrupted staff 1x Plague Wind

Char7:Tallyman (40 points) • Warlord • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma pistol

BATTLELINE

Plague Marines (190 points) • 1x Plague Champion • 1x Plasma gun 1x Power fist • 9x Plague Marine • 2x Blight launcher 3x Heavy plague weapon 9x Plague knives 2x Plague spewer 2x Plasma gun

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Chaos Rhino (85 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 2x Combi-bolter 1x Havoc launcher

OTHER DATASHEETS

Deathshroud Terminators (140 points) • 1x Deathshroud Champion • 1x Icon of Despair (Aura) 1x Manreaper 2x Plaguespurt gauntlet • 2x Deathshroud Terminator • 2x Manreaper 2x Plaguespurt gauntlet

Deathshroud Terminators (140 points) • 1x Deathshroud Champion • 1x Icon of Despair (Aura) 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 with Heavy Blight Launcher (100 points) • 1x Heavy blight launcher 1x Plague probe

Foetid Bloat-Drone with Heavy Blight Launcher (100 points) • 1x Heavy blight launcher 1x Plague probe

Foetid Bloat-Drone with Heavy Blight Launcher (100 points) • 1x Heavy blight launcher 1x Plague probe

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

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

Poxwalkers (60 points) • 10x Poxwalker • 10x Improvised weapon

Poxwalkers (60 points) • 10x Poxwalker • 10x Improvised weapon

Poxwalkers (60 points) • 10x Poxwalker • 10x Improvised weapon

Alexandre Sacco - Chaos Space Marines (Creations of Bile)

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Factions Used : Chaos - Chaos Space Marines Army Points : 1995pts Detachment Rule : Experimental Augmentation ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

CHARACTER

Char1 : 1x Cypher (90 pts) • 1x Cypher's bolt pistol • 1x Cypher's plasma pistol

Char2 : 2x Fabius Bile (85 pts) - Warlord • 1x Fabius Bile • 1x Rod of Torment • 1x The Chirurgeon • 1x Xyclos needler • Fabius Bile • 1x Surgeon Acolyte • 1x Surgeon Acolyte's tools • Surgeon Acolyte

Char3 : 1x Chaos Lord (125 pts) • 1x Daemon hammer • 1x Power fist • Prime Test Subject (+35 pts)

Char4 : 1x Chaos Lord in Terminator Armour (110 pts) • 1x Combi-weapon • 1x Chainfist • Living Carapace (+15 pts)

Char5 : 1x Master of Executions (80 pts) • 1x Axe of dismemberment • 1x Bolt pistol

BATTLELINE

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

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

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

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

10x Chosen (250 pts) • 1x Chosen Champion • 1x Plasma pistol • 1x Boltgun • 1x Power fist • Chaos icon • 9x Chosen • 6x Accursed weapon • 6x Bolt pistol • 3x Boltgun • 4x Combi-weapon • 2x Paired accursed weapons • 3x Plasma pistol • 1x Power fist

5x Nemesis Claw (110 pts) • 1x Visionary • 1x Power fist • 1x Plasma pistol • 4x Legionary • 1x Accursed weapon • 4x Bolt pistol • 4x Close combat weapon • 1x Nostraman chainglaive • 1x Paired accursed weapons • 1x Astartes chainsword • Voice eater

10x Possessed (240 pts) • 1x Possessed Champion • 1x Hideous mutations • 9x Possessed • 9x Hideous mutations • Chaos icon

10x Possessed (240 pts) • 1x Possessed Champion • 1x Hideous mutations • 9x Possessed • 9x Hideous mutations • Chaos icon

5x Warp Talons (125 pts) • 1x Warp Talon Champion • 1x Warp claws • 4x Warp Talon • 4x Warp claws

3x Chaos Bikers (70 pts) • 1x Biker Champion • 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Combi-bolter • 1x Power fist • Chaos icon • 2x Biker • 2x Close combat weapon • 2x Combi-bolter • 2x Plasma gun • 2x Astartes chainsword

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

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

Arnaud ALLOT - Necrons (Awakened Dynasty)

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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Factions Used: Necrons Army Points: 1995 Detachment: Awakened Dynasty Detachment Rule: Command Protocols ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

wtc 2025 (1995 points)

Necrons Strike Force (2000 points) Awakened Dynasty

CHARACTERS

Char1 : Hexmark Destroyer (95 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Enmitic disintegrator pistols • Enhancement: Veil of Darkness

Char2 : Imotekh the Stormlord (100 points) • 1x Gauntlet of Fire 1x Staff of the Destroyer

Char3 : Psychomancer (55 points) • 1x Abyssal lance

Char4 : Skorpekh Lord (120 points) • 1x Enmitic annihilator 1x Flensing claw 1x Hyperphase harvester • Enhancement: Enaegic Dermal Bond

Char5 : Skorpekh Lord (90 points) • 1x Enmitic annihilator 1x Flensing claw 1x Hyperphase harvester

Char6 : Skorpekh Lord (90 points) • 1x Enmitic annihilator 1x Flensing claw 1x Hyperphase harvester

Char7 : Technomancer (100 points) • 1x Staff of light • Enhancement: Nether-realm Casket

Char8 : The Silent King (420 points) • 1x Szarekh • Warlord • 1x Sceptre of Eternal Glory 1x Staff of Stars 1x Weapons of the Final Triarch • 2x Triarchal Menhir • 2x Annihilator beam 2x Armoured bulk

OTHER DATASHEETS

Canoptek Reanimator (75 points) • 2x Atomiser beam 1x Reanimator’s claws

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

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

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

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

Flayed Ones (60 points) • 5x Flayed One • 5x Flayer claws

Skorpekh Destroyers (90 points) • 3x Skorpekh Destroyer • 1x Plasmacyte 3x Skorpekh hyperphase weapons

Skorpekh Destroyers (90 points) • 3x Skorpekh Destroyer • 1x Plasmacyte 3x Skorpekh hyperphase weapons

Skorpekh Destroyers (90 points) • 3x Skorpekh Destroyer • 1x Plasmacyte 3x Skorpekh hyperphase weapons

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Matt Bonnet - World Eaters (Berzerker Warband)

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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Factions Used: World Eaters Army Points: 1995 Detachment Rule: Relentless Rage (Berzerker Warband) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Char1: 1x Khârn the Betrayer (85 pts): Warlord, Gorechild, Plasma pistol Char2: 1x Lord on Juggernaut (90 pts): Bladed horn, Exalted chainblade, Plasma pistol Char3: 1x Lord on Juggernaut (115 pts): Bladed horn, Exalted chainblade, Plasma pistol Enhancement: Berzerker Glaive (+25 pts)

20x Khorne Berzerkers (360 pts) • 1x Khorne Berzerker Champion: Chainblade, Plasma pistol • 19x Khorne Berzerker 14 with Bolt pistol, Chainblade 1 with Chainblade, Plasma pistol 1 with Bolt pistol, Khornate eviscerator 2 with Khornate eviscerator, Plasma pistol 1 with Icon of Khorne, Khornate eviscerator, Plasma pistol

20x Khorne Berzerkers (360 pts) • 1x Khorne Berzerker Champion: Chainblade, Plasma pistol • 19x Khorne Berzerker 14 with Bolt pistol, Chainblade 1 with Chainblade, Plasma pistol 1 with Bolt pistol, Khornate eviscerator 2 with Khornate eviscerator, Plasma pistol 1 with Icon of Khorne, Khornate eviscerator, Plasma pistol

20x Khorne Berzerkers (360 pts) • 1x Khorne Berzerker Champion: Chainblade, Plasma pistol • 19x Khorne Berzerker 14 with Bolt pistol, Chainblade 1 with Chainblade, Plasma pistol 1 with Bolt pistol, Khornate eviscerator 2 with Khornate eviscerator, Plasma pistol 1 with Icon of Khorne, Khornate eviscerator, Plasma pistol

10x Khorne Berzerkers (180 pts) • 1x Khorne Berzerker Champion: Chainblade, Plasma pistol • 9x Khorne Berzerker 7 with Bolt pistol, Chainblade 1 with Khornate eviscerator, Plasma pistol 1 with Icon of Khorne, Khornate eviscerator, Plasma pistol

10x Khorne Berzerkers (180 pts) • 1x Khorne Berzerker Champion: Chainblade, Plasma pistol • 9x Khorne Berzerker 7 with Bolt pistol, Chainblade 1 with Khornate eviscerator, Plasma pistol 1 with Icon of Khorne, Khornate eviscerator, Plasma pistol

10x Jakhals (65 pts) • 8x Jakhal 7 with Autopistol, Chainblades 1 with Autopistol, Mauler chainblade • 1x Jakhal Pack Leader: Autopistol, Chainblades, Icon of Khorne • 1x Dishonoured: Skullsmasher and mangler

2x Chaos Spawn (80 pts): 2 with Hideous Mutations

1x Helbrute (120 pts): Close combat weapon, Helbrute hammer, Helbrute fist, Heavy flamer

Matthieu Joncour - Aeldari (Aspect Host)

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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Factions Used: Xenos - Aeldari Army Points: 2000pts Detachment Rule: Aspect Host: Path of the Warrior ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

CHARACTER

Char1: 1x Fuegan (120 pts) 1 with Searsong, The Fire Axe • Warlord

Char2: 1x Jain Zar (105 pts) 1 with Silent Death, The Blade of Destruction

Char3: 1x Lhykhis (120 pts) 1 with Brood Twain, Spider's Fangs, Weaverender

BATTLELINE

5x Corsair Voidreavers (60 pts) • 1x Voidreaver Felarch 1 with Close Combat Weapon, Power sword, Neuro disruptor • Mistshield, Corsair Voidreaver • 3x Voidreaver with sword and pistol 3 with Close Combat Weapon, Power sword, Shuriken Pistol • Corsair Voidreaver • 1x Voidreaver with Blaster 1 with Blaster, Close Combat Weapon, Shuriken Pistol • Corsair Voidreaver

5x Corsair Voidreavers (60 pts) • 1x Voidreaver Felarch 1 with Close Combat Weapon, Power sword, Neuro disruptor • Mistshield, Corsair Voidreaver • 3x Voidreaver with sword and pistol 3 with Close Combat Weapon, Power sword, Shuriken Pistol • Corsair Voidreaver • 1x Voidreaver with Blaster 1 with Blaster, Close Combat Weapon, Shuriken Pistol • Corsair Voidreaver

5x Corsair Voidreavers (60 pts) • 1x Voidreaver Felarch 1 with Close Combat Weapon, Power sword, Neuro disruptor • Mistshield, Corsair Voidreaver • 3x Voidreaver with sword and pistol 3 with Close Combat Weapon, Power sword, Shuriken Pistol • Corsair Voidreaver • 1x Voidreaver with Blaster 1 with Blaster, Close Combat Weapon, Shuriken Pistol • Corsair Voidreaver

11x Storm Guardians (100 pts) • 1x Serpent's Scale Platform 1 with Close Combat Weapon • Serpent's Scale Platform, Serpent Shield • 6x Storm Guardian 6 with Close Combat Weapon, Shuriken Pistol • Storm Guardian • 2x Storm Guardian with Flamer 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Flamer • Storm Guardian • 2x Storm Guardian with Fusion Gun & Power Sword 2 with Fusion Gun, Power sword • Storm Guardian

OTHER DATASHEETS

5x Dark Reapers (90 pts) • 4x Dark Reaper 4 with Close combat weapon, Reaper Launcher • Dark Reaper • 1x Dark Reaper Exarch 1 with Close combat weapon, Tempest Launcher • Dark Reaper Exarch • Aspect Shrine Token

5x Dark Reapers (90 pts) • 4x Dark Reaper 4 with Close combat weapon, Reaper Launcher • Dark Reaper • 1x Dark Reaper Exarch 1 with Close combat weapon, Tempest Launcher • Dark Reaper Exarch • Aspect Shrine Token

10x Fire Dragons (220 pts) • 9x Fire Dragon 9 with Close combat weapon, Dragon Fusion Gun • Fire Dragon • 1x Fire Dragon Exarch 1 with Close combat weapon, Firepike • Fire Dragon Exarch • 2x Aspect Shrine Token

5x Howling Banshees (95 pts) • 4x Howling Banshee 4 with Banshee Blade, Shuriken Pistol • Howling Banshee • 1x Howling Banshee Exarch 1 with Executioner and Shuriken Pistol • Howling Banshee Exarch • Aspect Shrine Token

5x Rangers (55 pts) • 5x Ranger 5 with Close Combat Weapon, Long rifle, Shuriken Pistol • Rangers

10x Swooping Hawks (170 pts) • 9x Swooping Hawk 9 with Close combat weapon, Lasblaster • Swooping Hawk • 1x Swooping Hawk Exarch 1 with Close combat weapon, Hawk's Talon • Swooping Hawk Exarch • 2x Aspect Shrine Token

10x Swooping Hawks (170 pts) • 9x Swooping Hawk 9 with Close combat weapon, Lasblaster • Swooping Hawk • 1x Swooping Hawk Exarch 1 with Close combat weapon, Hawk's Talon • Swooping Hawk Exarch • 2x Aspect Shrine Token

10x Swooping Hawks (170 pts) • 9x Swooping Hawk 9 with Close combat weapon, Lasblaster • Swooping Hawk • 1x Swooping Hawk Exarch 1 with Close combat weapon, Hawk's Talon • Swooping Hawk Exarch • 2x Aspect Shrine Token

5x Warp Spiders (95 pts) • 4x Warp Spider 4 with Close Combat Weapon, Death spinner • Warp Spider • 1x Warp Spider Exarch 1 with Close Combat Weapon, 1 Powerblade array • Warp Spider Exarch • Aspect Shrine Token

5x Warp Spiders (95 pts) • 4x Warp Spider 4 with Close Combat Weapon, Death spinner • Warp Spider • 1x Warp Spider Exarch 1 with Close Combat Weapon, 1 Spinneret rifle & 1 Death weavers • Warp Spider Exarch • Aspect Shrine Token

1x Wave Serpent (125 pts) 1 with Wraithbone Hull, Shuriken Cannon, Twin Bright Lance

Nicolas SEGUIER - Astra Militarum (Recon Element)

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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Faction Used: Astra Militarum Total Army Points: 1995pts Detachment: Recon Element +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

CHARACTER

Char1: 6x Gaunt’s Ghosts (110 pts) • 1x Ibram Gaunt • 1x Bolt pistol • 1x Gaunt's chainsword • Ibram Gaunt, Invulnerable Save 5+ • 5x Tanith Ghost • 1x Bragg's autocannon • 4x Straight silver knife • 1x Corbec's hot-shot lascarbine • 1x Larkin's long-las • 1x Lascarbine • 1x Mkoll's straight silver knife • 1x Rawne's lascarbine • 5x Tanith Ghost

Char2: 1x Cadian Castellan (60 pts) • 1x Power fist • 1x Plasma pistol • Scare Gas Grenades (+5 pts)

Char3: 1x Cadian Castellan (60 pts) • 1x Power fist • 1x Plasma pistol • Survival Gear (+5 pts)

Char4: 1x Cadian Castellan (55 pts) • 1x Power fist • 1x Plasma pistol • Warlord

Char5: 5x Cadian Command Squad (65 pts) • 1x Cadian Commander • 1x Power fist • 1x Plasma pistol • Cadian Commander • 4x Cadian Veteran Guardsman • 4x Close combat weapon • 1x Plasma gun • 1x Plasma pistol • 3x Lasgun • 1x Regimental standard • 4x Cadian Veteran Guardsman, Master vox, Medi-pack

Char6: 5x Cadian Command Squad (65 pts) • 1x Cadian Commander • 1x Power fist • 1x Plasma pistol • Cadian Commander • 4x Cadian Veteran Guardsman • 4x Close combat weapon • 1x Plasma gun • 1x Plasma pistol • 3x Lasgun • 1x Regimental standard • 4x Cadian Veteran Guardsman, Master vox, Medi-pack

Char7: 5x Cadian Command Squad (65 pts) • 1x Cadian Commander • 1x Power fist • 1x Plasma pistol • Cadian Commander • 4x Cadian Veteran Guardsman • 4x Close combat weapon • 1x Plasma gun • 1x Plasma pistol • 3x Lasgun • 1x Regimental standard • 4x Cadian Veteran Guardsman, Master vox, Medi-pack

Char8: 1x Rogal Dorn Commander (265 pts) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Heavy stubber • 1x Coaxial autocannon • 1x Oppressor cannon • 1x Pulveriser cannon • 2x Multi-melta • 2x Meltagun

BATTLELINE

20x Cadian Shock Troops (120 pts) • 2x Shock Trooper Sergeant • 2x Close combat weapon • 2x Sergeant's autogun • 2x Shock Trooper • 18x Shock Trooper • 18x Close combat weapon • 14x Lasgun • 2x Meltagun • 2x Plasma gun • 18x Shock Trooper, 2x Vox-caster

20x Cadian Shock Troops (120 pts) • 2x Shock Trooper Sergeant • 2x Close combat weapon • 2x Sergeant's autogun • 2x Shock Trooper • 18x Shock Trooper • 18x Close combat weapon • 14x Lasgun • 2x Meltagun • 2x Plasma gun • 18x Shock Trooper, 2x Vox-caster

20x Cadian Shock Troops (120 pts) • 2x Shock Trooper Sergeant • 2x Close combat weapon • 2x Sergeant's autogun • 2x Shock Trooper • 18x Shock Trooper • 18x Close combat weapon • 14x Lasgun • 2x Meltagun • 2x Plasma gun • 18x Shock Trooper, 2x Vox-caster

10x Catachan Jungle Fighters (65 pts) • 1x Jungle Fighter Sergeant • 1x Close combat weapon • 1x Laspistol • Catachan Jungle Fighter • 9x Jungle Fighter • 9x Close combat weapon • 7x Lasgun • 2x Flamer • 9x Catachan Jungle Fighter, Vox-caster

20x Catachan Jungle Fighters (120 pts) • 2x Jungle Fighter Sergeant • 2x Close combat weapon • 2x Laspistol • 2x Catachan Jungle Fighter • 18x Jungle Fighter • 18x Close combat weapon • 14x Lasgun • 4x Flamer • 18x Catachan Jungle Fighter, 2x Vox-caster

20x Death Korps of Krieg (145 pts) • 2x Death Korps Watchmaster • 2x Power weapon • 2x Plasma pistol • 2x Death Korps of Krieg • 18x Death Korps Trooper • 18x Close combat weapon • 14x Lasgun • 2x Meltagun • 2x Plasma gun • 18x Death Korps of Krieg, 2x Death Korps of Krieg Medi-pack, 2x Vox-caster

10x Death Korps of Krieg (65 pts) • 1x Death Korps Watchmaster • 1x Power weapon • 1x Plasma pistol • Death Korps of Krieg • 9x Death Korps Trooper • 9x Close combat weapon • 7x Lasgun • 1x Meltagun • 1x Plasma gun • 9x Death Korps of Krieg, Death Korps of Krieg Medi-pack, Vox-caster

10x Death Korps of Krieg (65 pts) • 1x Death Korps Watchmaster • 1x Power weapon • 1x Plasma pistol • Death Korps of Krieg • 9x Death Korps Trooper • 9x Close combat weapon • 7x Lasgun • 1x Meltagun • 1x Plasma gun • 9x Death Korps of Krieg, Death Korps of Krieg Medi-pack, Vox-caster

10x Death Korps of Krieg (65 pts) • 1x Death Korps Watchmaster • 1x Power weapon • 1x Plasma pistol • Death Korps of Krieg • 9x Death Korps Trooper • 9x Close combat weapon • 7x Lasgun • 1x Meltagun • 1x Plasma gun • 9x Death Korps of Krieg, Death Korps of Krieg Medi-pack, Vox-caster

10x Death Korps of Krieg (65 pts) • 1x Death Korps Watchmaster • 1x Power weapon • 1x Plasma pistol • Death Korps of Krieg • 9x Death Korps Trooper • 9x Close combat weapon • 7x Lasgun • 1x Meltagun • 1x Plasma gun • 9x Death Korps of Krieg, Death Korps of Krieg Medi-pack, Vox-caster

OTHER DATASHEETS

5x Ratlings (60 pts) • 5x Ratlings • 5x Close combat weapon • 5x Sniper rifle • 5x Ratlings

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

Olivier WEISS - Space Wolves (Gladius Task Force)

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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Factions Used: Space Marines / Space Wolves Army Points: 2000 Detachment Rule: Combat Doctrines (Gladius Task Force) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

CHARACTERS

Char 1 : Arjac Rockfist (95 Points) • 1x Foehammer

Char 2 : Iron Priest (60 Points) • 1x Helfrost pistol • 1x Tempest hammer and servo-arm

Char 3 : Iron Priest (60 Points) • 1x Helfrost pistol • 1x Tempest hammer and servo-arm

Char 4 : Iron Priest (60 Points) • Warlord • 1x Helfrost pistol • 1x Tempest hammer and servo-arm

Char 5 : Lieutenant with Combi-weapon (70 Points) • 1x Combi-weapon • 1x Paired combat blades

Char 6 : Logan Grimnar (110 Points) • 1x Axe Morkai • 1x Storm bolter • 1x Tyrnak and Fenrir

Char 7 : Ragnar Blackmane (90 Points) • 1x Bolt Pistol • 1x Frostfang

BATTLELINE

Blood Claws (270 Points) • 1x Blood Claw Pack Leader ◦ 1x Plasma pistol ◦ 1x Power weapon • 19x Blood Claw ◦ 19x Astartes chainsword ◦ 19x Bolt pistol

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

Ballistus Dreadnought (140 Points) • 1x Armoured feet • 1x Ballistus lascannon • 1x Ballistus missile launcher • 1x Twin storm bolter

Ballistus Dreadnought (140 Points) • 1x Armoured feet • 1x Ballistus lascannon • 1x Ballistus missile launcher • 1x Twin storm bolter

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

Predator Annihilator (135 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Hunter-killer missile • 2x Lascannon • 1x Predator twin lascannon • 1x Storm bolter

Predator Annihilator (135 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Hunter-killer missile • 2x Lascannon • 1x Predator twin lascannon • 1x Storm bolter

Predator Annihilator (135 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Hunter-killer missile • 2x Lascannon • 1x Predator twin lascannon • 1x Storm bolter

Wolf Guard Terminators (340 Points) • 1x Wolf Guard Terminator Pack Leader ◦ 1x Relic greataxe • 9x Wolf Guard Terminator ◦ 2x Assault cannon ◦ 7x Master-crafted power weapon ◦ 2x Power fist ◦ 7x Storm Shield

Paul Neuburger - Leagues of Votann (Oathband)

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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Factions Used: league of votann Army Points: 1995 Detachment Rule: Ruthless Efficiency ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

CHARACTERS

Char 1 : Brôkhyr Iron-master (85 Points) • 1x Brôkhyr Iron-master • Warlord ◦ 1x Graviton hammer ◦ 1x Graviton rifle ◦ Enhancements: Appraising Glare • 1x Ironkin Assistant ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Las-beam cutter • 1x E-COG ◦ 1x Plasma torch • 1x E-COG ◦ 1x Manipulator arms • 1x E-COG ◦ 1x Autoch-pattern bolt pistol ◦ 1x Close combat weapon

Char 2: Brôkhyr Iron-master (85 Points) • 1x Brôkhyr Iron-master ◦ 1x Graviton hammer ◦ 1x Graviton rifle ◦ Enhancements: Grim Demeanour • 1x Ironkin Assistant ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Las-beam cutter • 1x E-COG ◦ 1x Plasma torch • 1x E-COG ◦ 1x Manipulator arms • 1x E-COG ◦ 1x Autoch-pattern bolt pistol ◦ 1x Close combat weapon

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 ◦ 7x Autoch-pattern bolter ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Comms Array ◦ 1x HYLas auto rifle ◦ 1x HYLas rotary cannon ◦ 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 ◦ 7x Autoch-pattern bolter ◦ 9x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Comms Array ◦ 1x HYLas auto rifle ◦ 1x HYLas rotary cannon ◦ 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

OTHER DATASHEETS

Brôkhyr Thunderkyn (160 Points) • 6x Brôkhyr Thunderkyn ◦ 6x Close combat weapon ◦ 6x Graviton blast cannon

Cthonian Beserks (200 Points) • 10x Cthonian Beserk ◦ 10x Concussion maul ◦ 2x Mole grenade launcher

Cthonian Beserks (200 Points) • 10x Cthonian Beserk ◦ 10x Concussion maul ◦ 2x Mole grenade launcher

Hekaton Land Fortress (225 Points) • 1x Armoured wheels • 1x MATR autocannon • 1x Pan Spectral Scanner • 1x SP heavy conversion beamer • 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 Yaegirs (90 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

Analysis

Lowest of Men: France make back to back WTC wins seem easy, and that is no easy feat! This comp eschews Knights in favour of more melee brawling and horde lists- the Berzerker Horde World Eaters list is very potent into squishy Knight hunting armies like Eldar or GSC, and Space Wolves are ready to go and scrap with anything. The Recon Guard is quite a specialised horde, capable of drowning certain armies in high OC bodies.

In design, this comp leaves opposing Knights (and those more specialised armies that hunt them) with a lot of match ups they don't want, and aims to take advantage of the 'current' teams meta by being a step ahead. There is plenty of melee pressure, and their own decision to pivot to Virulent Death Guard (perhaps the best anti-pressure variant of Death Guard at present), highlights their 'next-step' thinking.

Wings: Yeah, so the lack of Knights is obviously the elephant in the room here, the (correct) assumption being that every team under the sun would be bringing multiple answers for them. Here the Votann and Fire Dragon/Hawk Aeldari builds are great examples of that, and the anti-Knight Aeldari list was pretty much as staple of top compositions, but can struggle to perform when it doesn't have any great targets.

Taking Knights out of your team isn't without cost though, because while they can be countered, they're also a very strong source of the big wins that get you over the lines in close matchups. I suspect that's why there's such a skew towards pressure and horde-style play in the rest of the composition here (especially Guard, CSM and World Eaters). These lists can also just steamroll the opposition on Primary and rack up massive wins, and some (like the Recon build) play a great Defender game too. It's notable that there's a real team level push towards giving your opponent tough Infantry blocks to deal with, as even the Wolves build spices up the normal recipe with a big Blood Claw unit that can roll an unprepared foe.

The one list here that I'm not quite sure of the role of is the Necrons build - my assumption on a read is that it's a somewhat esoteric style of Defender list, designed to play dense boards and keep pace on scoring with small trading units and reviving Characters. From a look at the lists France put it up against, it's clearly got some sauce against Mortarion's Hammer (which fair, Wraiths are definitely great there), playing into it several times and repeatedly taking small wins, and also doing a good job of countering some elite melee builds via trading up, so it's clear that France found the right tool to cover a couple of little niches there. All in all, it's quite refreshing that the composition here isn't just "the best singles lists", it's distinctly its own thing, and I'm glad that worked out so well for France!

2nd Place - Germany

The Team

Arne Zerndt - Imperial Knights (Noble Lance)

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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Factions Used: Imperial Knights Army Points: 1995 Detachment Rule: Indomitable Heroes ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Imperial Knights Strike Force (2000 points) Noble Lance

CHARACTERS

Canis Rex (380 points) • Warlord • 1x Chainbreaker las-impulsor 1x Chainbreaker multi-laser 1x Freedom’s Hand

Cerastus Knight Atrapos (365 points) • 1x Atrapos lascutter 1x Graviton singularity cannon

Cerastus Knight Atrapos (365 points) • 1x Atrapos lascutter 1x Graviton singularity cannon

Cerastus Knight Atrapos (365 points) • 1x Atrapos lascutter 1x Graviton singularity cannon

BATTLELINE

Armiger Helverin (130 points) • 2x Armiger autocannon 1x Armoured feet 1x Questoris heavy stubber

Armiger Helverin (130 points) • 2x Armiger autocannon 1x Armoured feet 1x Questoris heavy stubber

Armiger Helverin (130 points) • 2x Armiger autocannon 1x Armoured feet 1x Questoris heavy stubber

Armiger Helverin (130 points) • 2x Armiger autocannon 1x Armoured feet 1x Questoris heavy stubber

Christian Breuer- Death Guard (Mortarion's Hammer)

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++++++++++ Player Name: Christian Breuer Team Name: Germany Factions Used: Death Guard Army Points: 2000 Army Enhancements : Tendrilous Emissions on Lord of Virulence Detachment Rule: Miasmic Bombardment ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

WTC Christian Breuer Germany (2000 points)

Death Guard Strike Force (2000 points) Mortarion’s Hammer

CHARACTERS

Lord of Contagion (110 points) • 1x Manreaper

Lord of Contagion (110 points) • 1x Manreaper

Lord of Virulence (110 points) • Warlord • 1x Power fist 1x Twin plague spewer • Enhancement: Tendrilous Emissions

OTHER DATASHEETS

Deathshroud Terminators (140 points) • 1x Deathshroud Champion • 1x Icon of Despair (Aura) 1x Manreaper 2x Plaguespurt gauntlet • 2x Deathshroud Terminator • 2x Manreaper 2x Plaguespurt gauntlet

Deathshroud Terminators (140 points) • 1x Deathshroud Champion • 1x Icon of Despair (Aura) 1x Manreaper 2x Plaguespurt gauntlet • 2x Deathshroud Terminator • 2x Manreaper 2x Plaguespurt gauntlet

Deathshroud Terminators (140 points) • 1x Deathshroud Champion • 1x Icon of Despair (Aura) 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 Fleshmower 1x Plague probe

Foetid Bloat-Drone with Heavy Blight Launcher (100 points) • 1x Heavy blight launcher 1x Plague probe

Foetid Bloat-Drone with Heavy Blight Launcher (100 points) • 1x Heavy blight launcher 1x Plague probe

Foetid Bloat-Drone with Heavy Blight Launcher (100 points) • 1x Heavy blight launcher 1x Plague probe

Helbrute (115 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Heavy flamer 1x Helbrute fist 1x Multi-melta

Helbrute (115 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Heavy flamer 1x Helbrute fist 1x Multi-melta

Plagueburst Crawler (195 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 2x Entropy cannon 1x Heavy slugger 1x Plagueburst mortar

Plagueburst Crawler (195 points) • 1x Armoured tracks 2x Entropy cannon 1x Heavy slugger 1x Plagueburst mortar

Poxwalkers (60 points) • 10x Poxwalker • 10x Improvised weapon

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Fred Otto - Chaos Knights (Infernal Lance)

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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Factions Used: Chaos Knights Army Points: 2000 Detachment Rule: Malefic Surge ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Chaos Knights Strike Force (2000 points) Infernal Lance

CHARACTERS Chaos Cerastus Knight Atrapos (355 points) • 1x Atrapos lascutter 1x Graviton singularity cannon

Knight Abominant (325 points) • 1x Balemace 1x Diabolus heavy stubber 1x Electroscourge 1x Volkite combustor

Knight Abominant (325 points) • 1x Balemace 1x Diabolus heavy stubber 1x Electroscourge 1x Volkite combustor

Knight Abominant (325 points) • 1x Balemace 1x Diabolus heavy stubber 1x Electroscourge 1x Volkite combustor

Knight Despoiler (335 points) • 2x Despoiler gatling cannon 1x Diabolus heavy stubber 2x Heavy darkflamer 1x Ruinspear rocket pod 1x Titanic feet

Knight Despoiler (335 points) • Warlord • 2x Despoiler battle cannon 3x Diabolus heavy stubber 1x Ruinspear rocket pod 1x Titanic feet

Grischa Gerwert - Space Wolves (Stormlance Task Force)

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Faction Used: Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Space Wolves Army points: 1995 pts Detachement Rule: Lightning Assault +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Space wolves WTC Germany (1995 Points)

Space Marines Space Wolves Stormlance Task Force Strike Force (2.000 Points)

CHARACTERS

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

Iron Priest (60 Points) • Warlord • 1x Helfrost pistol • 1x Tempest hammer and servo-arm

Iron Priest (60 Points) • 1x Helfrost pistol • 1x Tempest hammer and servo-arm

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

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

BATTLELINE

Blood Claws (135 Points) • 1x Blood Claw Pack Leader ◦ 1x Plasma pistol ◦ 1x Power weapon • 9x Blood Claw ◦ 9x Astartes chainsword ◦ 9x Bolt pistol

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

Fenrisian Wolves (40 Points) • 5x Fenrisian Wolf ◦ 5x Teeth and claws

Fenrisian Wolves (40 Points) • 5x Fenrisian Wolf ◦ 5x Teeth and claws

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

Predator Annihilator (135 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Hunter-killer missile • 2x Lascannon • 1x Predator twin lascannon • 1x Storm bolter

Predator Annihilator (135 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks • 1x Hunter-killer missile • 2x Lascannon • 1x Predator twin lascannon • 1x Storm bolter

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

Thunderwolf Cavalry (220 Points) • 1x Thunderwolf Cavalry Pack Leader ◦ 1x Storm Shield ◦ 1x Teeth and Claws ◦ 1x Wolf Guard weapon • 5x Thunderwolf Cavalry ◦ 5x Storm Shield ◦ 5x Teeth and Claws ◦ 5x Wolf Guard weapon

Thunderwolf Cavalry (220 Points) • 1x Thunderwolf Cavalry Pack Leader ◦ 1x Storm Shield ◦ 1x Teeth and Claws ◦ 1x Wolf Guard weapon • 5x Thunderwolf Cavalry ◦ 5x Storm Shield ◦ 5x Teeth and Claws ◦ 5x Wolf Guard weapon

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

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

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

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Leif Westermann - Aeldari

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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Factions Used: Aeldari Army Points: 2000 Detachment Rule: Aspect Host - path of the warrior ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Aeldari Strike Force (2000 points) Aspect Host

CHARACTERS

Autarch (85 points) • 1x Dragon fusion gun 1x Star glaive

Autarch (85 points) • 1x Dragon fusion gun 1x Star glaive

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

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

BATTLELINE

Corsair Voidreavers (60 points) • 1x Voidreaver Felarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Mistshield 1x Power sword 1x Shuriken rifle • 4x Corsair Voidreaver • 1x Blaster 4x Close combat weapon 3x Power sword 4x Shuriken pistol

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

Dark Reapers (90 points) • 1x Aspect Shrine Token • 1x Dark Reaper Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Missile launcher • 4x Dark Reaper • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Reaper launcher

Dark Reapers (90 points) • 1x Aspect Shrine Token • 1x Dark Reaper Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Missile launcher • 4x Dark Reaper • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Reaper launcher

Dark Reapers (90 points) • 1x Aspect Shrine Token • 1x Dark Reaper Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Missile launcher • 4x Dark Reaper • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Reaper launcher

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

Howling Banshees (95 points) • 1x Aspect Shrine Token • 1x Howling Banshee Exarch • 1x Executioner 1x Shuriken pistol • 4x Howling Banshee • 4x Banshee blade 4x Shuriken pistol

Howling Banshees (95 points) • 1x Aspect Shrine Token • 1x Howling Banshee Exarch • 1x Executioner 1x Shuriken pistol • 4x Howling Banshee • 4x Banshee blade 4x Shuriken pistol

Rangers (55 points) • 5x Ranger • 5x Close combat weapon 5x Long rifle 5x Shuriken pistol

Rangers (55 points) • 5x Ranger • 5x Close combat weapon 5x Long rifle 5x Shuriken pistol

Swooping Hawks (170 points) • 2x Aspect Shrine Token • 1x Swooping Hawk Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Exarch’s lasblaster • 9x Swooping Hawk • 9x Close combat weapon 9x Lasblaster

Swooping Hawks (170 points) • 2x Aspect Shrine Token • 1x Swooping Hawk Exarch • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Exarch’s lasblaster • 9x Swooping Hawk • 9x Close combat weapon 9x Lasblaster

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

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

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

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Niklas Fritschen - Chaos Daemons

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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Factions Used: Chaos - Chaos Daemons, Chaos - Chaos Space Marines Army points: 1995pts Detachment Rule: Shadow Legion - Thralls of the First Prince / First Prince of Chaos +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

WTC Niklas Fritschen (1995 Points)

Chaos Daemons Shadow Legion Strike Force (2.000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Be’lakor (375 Points) • Warlord • 1x Betraying Shades • 1x The Blade of Shadows

Bloodthirster (335 Points) • 1x Great axe of Khorne • 1x Hellfire breath • Enhancements: Fade to Darkness

BATTLELINE

Nurglings (40 Points) • 3x Nurgling Swarm ◦ 3x Diseased claws and teeth

OTHER DATASHEETS

Beasts of Nurgle (65 Points) • 1x Putrid appendages

Screamers (160 Points) • 6x Screamer ◦ 6x Lamprey bite

Screamers (160 Points) • 6x Screamer ◦ 6x Lamprey bite

Screamers (160 Points) • 6x Screamer ◦ 6x Lamprey bite

Seekers (80 Points) • 1x Heartseeker ◦ 1x Lashing tongue ◦ 1x Slashing claws • 4x Seeker ◦ 1x Daemonic Icon ◦ 1x Instrument of Chaos ◦ 4x Lashing tongue ◦ 4x Slashing claws

ALLIED UNITS

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

Cultist Mob (50 Points) • 1x Cultist Champion ◦ 1x Bolt pistol ◦ 1x Brutal assault weapon • 9x Chaos Cultist ◦ 9x Autopistol ◦ 9x Brutal assault weapon

Dark Commune (105 Points) • 1x Cult Demagogue ◦ 1x Autopistol ◦ 1x Commune stave ◦ Enhancements: Leaping Shadows • 1x Mindwitch ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Warp Curse • 1x Iconarch ◦ 1x Autopistol ◦ 1x Chaos Icon ◦ 1x Close combat weapon • 2x Blessed Blade ◦ 2x Commune blade

Raptors (90 Points) • 1x Raptor Champion ◦ 1x Plasma pistol ◦ 1x Power fist • 4x Raptor ◦ 2x Astartes chainsword ◦ 2x Bolt pistol ◦ 2x Close combat weapon ◦ 2x Plasma gun

Raptors (90 Points) • 1x Raptor Champion ◦ 1x Plasma pistol ◦ 1x Power fist • 4x Raptor ◦ 2x Astartes chainsword ◦ 2x Bolt pistol ◦ 2x Close combat weapon ◦ 2x Plasma gun

Raptors (90 Points) • 1x Raptor Champion ◦ 1x Plasma pistol ◦ 1x Power fist • 4x Raptor ◦ 2x Astartes chainsword ◦ 2x Bolt pistol ◦ 2x Close combat weapon ◦ 2x Plasma gun

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Pau Poensgen 🦭 - Drukhari

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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Factions Used: Drukhari Army Points: 2000 Detachment Rule: Callous Competition +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Drukhari Reaper’s Wager Strike Force (2.000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Char1: Archon (100 Points) • Warlord • 1x Blast pistol • 1x Huskblade • Enhancements: Webway Walker

Char2: Beastmaster (140 Points) • 1x Beastmaster ◦ 1x Agoniser ◦ 1x Splinter pods ◦ Enhancements: Conductor of Torment • 1x Clawed Fiend ◦ 1x Clawed Fiend fists • 2x Khymerae ◦ 2x Khymerae talons • 3x Razorwing Flock ◦ 3x Razorwing feathers

Char3: Drazhar (85 Points) • 1x The Executioner’s demiklaives

Char5: Lelith Hesperax (95 Points) • 1x Lelith’s blades

Char6: Urien Rakarth (80 Points) • 1x Casket of Flensing • 1x Haemonculus tools and scissorhands

BATTLELINE

Kabalite Warriors (100 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

Wracks (55 Points) • 1x Acothyst ◦ 1x Wrack blades • 4x Wrack ◦ 1x Hexrifle ◦ 1x Liquifier gun ◦ 1x Ossefactor ◦ 1x Stinger pistol ◦ 4x Wrack blades

Wyches (80 Points) • 1x Hekatrix ◦ 1x Blast pistol ◦ 1x Hekatarii blade ◦ 1x Phantasm grenade launcher • 9x Wych ◦ 9x Hekatarii blade ◦ 9x Splinter pistol

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Venom (65 Points) • 1x Bladevanes • 1x Splinter cannon • 1x Splinter cannon

Venom (65 Points) • 1x Bladevanes • 1x Splinter cannon • 1x Splinter cannon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Court of the Archon (95 Points) • 1x Lhamaean ◦ 1x Shaimeshi blade • 1x Medusae ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Eyeburst • 1x Sslyth ◦ 1x Shardcarbine ◦ 1x Splinter pistol ◦ 1x Sslyth battle-blade • 1x Ur-ghul ◦ 1x Ur-ghul talons

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

Incubi (85 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

Reavers (65 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 (130 Points) • 1x Solarite ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Shardcarbine ◦ 1x Solarite weapon • 4x Scourge ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Dark lance

Scourges (130 Points) • 1x Solarite ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Shardcarbine ◦ 1x Solarite weapon • 4x Scourge ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Dark lance

Scourges (130 Points) • 1x Solarite ◦ 1x Close combat weapon ◦ 1x Shardcarbine ◦ 1x Solarite weapon • 4x Scourge ◦ 4x Close combat weapon ◦ 4x Drukhari haywire blaster

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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Tim Schneider - Leagues of Votann

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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Factions Used: Xenos- Leagues of Votann Army points: 1990pts Detachment Rule: Ruthless Efficiency +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Shotgun (1990 points)

Leagues of Votann Strike Force (2000 points) Oathband

CHARACTERS

Brôkhyr Iron-master (85 points) • 1x Brôkhyr Iron-master • Warlord • 1x Graviton hammer 1x Graviton rifle • Enhancement: Appraising Glare • 1x Ironkin Assistant • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Las-beam cutter • 1x E-COG • 1x Plasma torch • 1x E-COG • 1x Manipulator arms • 1x E-COG • 1x Autoch-pattern bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon

BATTLELINE

Hearthkyn Warriors (100 points) • 1x Theyn • 1x EtaCarn plasma pistol 1x Kin melee weapon 1x Weavefield Crest • 9x Hearthkyn Warrior • 9x Autoch-pattern bolt pistol 7x Autoch-pattern bolter 9x Close combat weapon 1x Comms Array 1x HYLas auto rifle 1x HYLas rotary cannon 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

OTHER DATASHEETS

Brôkhyr Thunderkyn (80 points) • 3x Brôkhyr Thunderkyn • 3x Close combat weapon 3x Graviton blast cannon

Brôkhyr Thunderkyn (80 points) • 3x Brôkhyr Thunderkyn • 3x Close combat weapon 3x Graviton blast cannon

Cthonian Beserks (200 points) • 10x Cthonian Beserk • 10x Concussion maul 2x Mole grenade launcher

Cthonian Beserks (200 points) • 10x Cthonian Beserk • 10x Concussion maul 2x Mole grenade launcher

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

Hekaton Land Fortress (225 points) • 1x Armoured wheels 1x SP heavy conversion beamer 1x MATR autocannon 1x Pan Spectral Scanner 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 (90 points) • 1x Yaegir Theyn • 1x Bolt revolver 1x Plasma knife • 9x Hernkyn Yaegir • 1x APM launcher 7x Bolt revolver 2x Close combat weapon 1x Magna-coil rifle 7x Plasma knife

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Analysis

Wings: This is much more "the best singles builds and some counters for them", though there's a few places where an interesting reach into the B tier helps fill out the composition. The double Talos Drukhari are especially interesting, presumably designed as a Knight counter that doesn't fold as hard to elite Infantry being rammed down their throats as some shooty builds do, and they also play a very strong trade game on any sort of heavy terrain.

Also interesting to see is the tilt towards builds with a higher 20-0 potential in some factions - I'm not certain if Stormlance Wolves is the "best" Marine army in the metagame, but I could certainly be convinced it's up there for potential to completely rout an opponent (where even the nastiest Guilliman builds allow a bit of keep away). The ultra board control Daemons build with extra hammers is similar - this pivots very nicely from a cagey game to going all in as the situation demands. That feels like it sums up the strategy here - three top singles builds, and the rest are lists either counter them, or play a dual role to try and maximise the chance of landing enough favourable matchups for the big beasts to carry them over the line.

Mostly this worked well, with some very big wins, but a draw against Belgium and a narrow loss to the USA kept them off the top. Against the US, it looks like two of the three big hitters got taken out in rough matchups (though a 20-0 for the Chaos Knights nearly salvaged that), then the Drukhari ended up paired into a Genestealer horde they couldn't handle, which is definitely that build's big weakness. Still, very strong work from Germany in second here.

Lowest of Men: The Germans brought a comp more in line with what we saw across the event, with both flavours of Knights, then adequate levels of Knight counters and a few prey lists. The IK and CK lists both wreak havoc when they can pick boards, and whatever you think your counters may be, it can still be a knife edge game - we saw many armies step up, take a swing and lose to the meta hotness regardless across the event.

Germany have built some solid counters in, with Drukhari, Aeldari and Shadow Legion all capable of taking the Knights on alongside the Space Wolves. They stick with Mortarion's Hammer Death Guard as another shooting list but I really like the inclusion of Helbrutes to add a bit more Vehicle skew and combat counter punch. The Shadow Legion list also loves hunting down squishier Knight counter armies in the lower end of pairings - my GSC came out the wrong end of that game in our round against them and it highlights the power of a well thought out include that can play both the meta predators and some of their counters too. A well balanced comp that required careful pairing to maximise, the Germans leveraged this to perfection, very well done!

Wrap Up

Great to see another WTC in the books - always enjoyable seeing what teams come up with for the big showcase. We'll be back with your regular diet of singles events on Wednesday!

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