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Gametype: Matched
Obsession: Cult of Strife: The Spectacle of Murder (Restricted)
Raiding Forces - CP Refund
+ HQ [8 PL, 150pts, -1CP] +
Lelith Hesperax [5 PL, 90pts]: Blood Dancer, Lelith's Blades, Warlord
Succubus [3 PL, 60pts, -1CP]: 1 - Adrenalight (Combat Drug), Dark Lotus Toxin, Precision Blows, Razorflails, Stratagem: Tolerated Ambition [-1CP]
+ Troops [7 PL, 130pts, -1CP] +
Hekatrix Bloodbrides [4 PL, 70pts]: 1 - Adrenalight (Combat Drug)
. Hekatrix [22pts]: Blast Pistol [5pts], Plasma Grenades, Power sword [5pts]
. 4x Hekatrix Bloodbride [48pts]: 4x Hekatarii Blade, 4x Plasma Grenades, 4x Splinter Pistol
Wyches [3 PL, 60pts, -1CP]: 3 - Hypex (Combat Drug)
. Hekatrix [20pts, -1CP]: Agoniser [5pts], Blast Pistol [5pts], Morvaines's Agoniser, Plasma Grenades, Stratagem: Hekatrix of the Crucibael [-1CP]
. 4x Wych [40pts]: 4x Hekatarii Blade, 4x Plasma Grenades, 4x Splinter Pistol
++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari - Drukhari) [54 PL, 1,038pts, -3CP] ++
+ Configuration +
Obsession: Kabal of the Poisoned Tongue: The Serpent's Kiss
+ Stratagems [-2CP] +
Stratagem: Prizes from the Dark City [-1CP]: Additional Relics [-1CP]
Stratagem: Prizes from the Dark City [-1CP]: Additional Relics [-1CP]
+ No Force Org Slot [5 PL, 68pts] +
Court of the Archon [5 PL, 68pts]
. Sslyth [18pts]: Shardcarbine, Splinter Pistol, Sslyth battle-blade
. Sslyth [18pts]: Shardcarbine, Splinter Pistol, Sslyth battle-blade
. Ur-Ghul [16pts]: Ur-Ghul Talons
. Ur-Ghul [16pts]: Ur-Ghul Talons
+ HQ [13 PL, 235pts, -1CP] +
Archon [5 PL, 90pts, -1CP]: Ancient Evil, Blast Pistol [5pts], Huskblade [5pts], Overlord, Stratagem: Tolerated Ambition [-1CP], The Animus Vitae
. Splintered Genius (Poisoned Tongue) [1 PL, 15pts]: Splintered Genius [1 PL, 15pts]
Drazhar [8 PL, 145pts]: The Executioner's Demiklaives
+ Troops [4 PL, 65pts] +
Kabalite Trueborn [4 PL, 65pts]
. 3x Kabalite Trueborn [30pts]: 3x Splinter Rifle
. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Special Weapon [20pts]: Blaster [10pts]
. Trueborn Sybarite [15pts]: Blast Pistol [5pts]
+ Elites [8 PL, 160pts] +
Incubi [4 PL, 80pts]
. 4x Incubi [64pts]: 4x Klaive
. Klaivex [16pts]: Demiklaives
Incubi [4 PL, 80pts]
. 4x Incubi [64pts]: 4x Klaive
. Klaivex [16pts]: Demiklaives
+ Dedicated Transport [24 PL, 510pts] +
Venom [4 PL, 85pts]: Bladevanes, Kabal, Splinter Cannon [10pts], Splinter Cannon [10pts]
Venom [4 PL, 85pts]: Bladevanes, Kabal, Splinter Cannon [10pts], Splinter Cannon [10pts]
Venom [4 PL, 85pts]: Bladevanes, Kabal, Splinter Cannon [10pts], Splinter Cannon [10pts]
Venom [4 PL, 85pts]: Bladevanes, Kabal, Splinter Cannon [10pts], Splinter Cannon [10pts]
Venom [4 PL, 85pts]: Bladevanes, Kabal, Splinter Cannon [10pts], Splinter Cannon [10pts]
Venom [4 PL, 85pts]: Bladevanes, Kabal, Splinter Cannon [10pts], Splinter Cannon [10pts]
++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari - Drukhari) [33 PL, 680pts] ++
+ Configuration +
Detachment Command Cost
Obsession
. *Custom Coven*: Enhanced Sensory Organs, Master Torturers
Raiding Forces - CP Refund
+ HQ [8 PL, 150pts] +
Archon [5 PL, 90pts]: Blast Pistol [5pts], Huskblade [5pts], Overlord
. Splintered Genius (Flayed Skull) [1 PL, 15pts]: Splintered Genius [1 PL, 15pts]
Succubus [3 PL, 60pts]: 3 - Hypex (Combat Drug), The Triptych Whip
. Agoniser & Archite Glaive: Agoniser, Archite Glaive<strife>
+ Troops [10 PL, 195pts] +
Kabalite Trueborn [4 PL, 65pts] <flayed skull>
. 3x Kabalite Trueborn [30pts]: 3x Splinter Rifle
. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Special Weapon [20pts]: Blaster [10pts]
. Trueborn Sybarite [15pts]: Blast Pistol [5pts]
Wracks [3 PL, 65pts]
. Acothyst [23pts]: Electrocorrosive Whip [5pts], Liquifier Gun [10pts]
. Wrack w/ Special Weapon [18pts]: Liquifier Gun [10pts], Wrack Blade
. 3x Wracks [24pts]: 3x Wrack Blade
Wracks [3 PL, 65pts]
. Acothyst [23pts]: Electrocorrosive Whip [5pts], Liquifier Gun [10pts]
. Wrack w/ Special Weapon [18pts]: Liquifier Gun [10pts], Wrack Blade
. 3x Wracks [24pts]: 3x Wrack Blade
+ Elites [7 PL, 155pts] +
Incubi [4 PL, 80pts]
. 4x Incubi [64pts]: 4x Klaive
. Klaivex [16pts]: Demiklaives
Mandrakes [3 PL, 75pts]
. 4x Mandrake [60pts]: 4x Baleblast, 4x Glimmersteel Blade
. Nightfiend [15pts]: Baleblast, Glimmersteel Blade
+ Dedicated Transport [8 PL, 180pts] +
Venom [4 PL, 90pts]: Bladevanes, Coven, Grisly Trophies [5pts], Splinter Cannon [10pts], Splinter Cannon [10pts]
Venom [4 PL, 90pts]: Bladevanes, Coven, Grisly Trophies [5pts], Splinter Cannon [10pts], Splinter Cannon [10pts]
++ Total: [102 PL, 7CP, 1,998pts] ++
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++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari - Drukhari) [13 PL, 250pts, -3CP] ++
+ Configuration +
Detachment Command Cost
Obsession: Cult of Strife: The Spectacle of Murder (Restricted)
Raiding Forces - CP Refund
+ Stratagems +
Stratagem: Prizes from the Dark City [-1CP]
+ HQ +
Succubus [4 PL, 75pts]: 1 - Adrenalight (Combat Drug), Dark Lotus Toxin, Precision Blows, Razorflails, Warlord
. Show Stealer (Strife): Show Stealer
Succubus [3 PL, 60pts, -1CP]: 1 - Adrenalight (Combat Drug), Competitive Edge, Stratagem: Tolerated Ambition, The Triptych Whip
. Agoniser & Archite Glaive
+ Troops +
Wyches [6 PL, 115pts, -1CP]: 2 - Grave Lotus (Combat Drug)
. Hekatrix: Agoniser, Morvaines's Agoniser, Splinter Pistol, Stratagem: Hekatrix of the Crucibael
. 8x Wych: 8x Hekatarii Blade, 8x Plasma Grenades, 8x Splinter Pistol
. Wych w/ Shardnet and Impaler: Shardnet and Impaler
++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari - Drukhari) [63 PL, 1,085pts, 10CP] ++
+ Configuration +
Obsession: Kabal of the Obsidian Rose: Flawless Workmanship
Raiding Forces - CP Refund
+ Stratagems +
Stratagem: Prizes from the Dark City [-1CP]
+ HQ +
Archon [5 PL, 90pts, -1CP]: Ancient Evil, Blast Pistol, Huskblade, Overlord, Stratagem: Tolerated Ambition, The Djin Blade
. Splintered Genius (Obsidian Rose): Splintered Genius
+ Troops +
Kabalite Trueborn [8 PL, 135pts]
. 6x Kabalite Trueborn: 6x Splinter Rifle
. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Heavy Weapon: Dark Lance
. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Special Weapon: Blaster
. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Special Weapon: Blaster
. Trueborn Sybarite: Splinter Rifle
Kabalite Warriors [3 PL, 50pts]
. 3x Kabalite Warrior: 3x Splinter Rifle
. Kabalite Warrior w/ Special Weapon: Blaster
. Sybarite: Splinter Pistol
Kabalite Warriors [3 PL, 50pts]
. 3x Kabalite Warrior: 3x Splinter Rifle
. Kabalite Warrior w/ Special Weapon: Blaster
. Sybarite: Splinter Pistol
+ Elites +
Incubi [4 PL, 80pts]
. 4x Incubi: 4x Klaive
. Klaivex: Klaive
Incubi [4 PL, 80pts]
. 4x Incubi: 4x Klaive
. Klaivex: Klaive
+ Dedicated Transport +
Raider [6 PL, 100pts]: Dark Lance, Grisly Trophies, Kabal
Raider [6 PL, 100pts]: Dark Lance, Grisly Trophies, Kabal
Raider [6 PL, 100pts]: Dark Lance, Grisly Trophies, Kabal
Raider [6 PL, 100pts]: Dark Lance, Grisly Trophies, Kabal
Raider [6 PL, 100pts]: Dark Lance, Grisly Trophies, Kabal
Raider [6 PL, 100pts]: Dark Lance, Grisly Trophies, Kabal
++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari - Drukhari) [32 PL, 665pts] ++
+ Configuration +
Detachment Command Cost
Obsession: Cult of the Cursed Blade: Only The Strong Will Survive
Raiding Forces - CP Refund
+ HQ +
Drazhar [8 PL, 145pts]
+ Troops +
Wyches [3 PL, 50pts]: 3 - Hypex (Combat Drug)
. Hekatrix: Hekatarii Blade, Splinter Pistol
. 4x Wych: 4x Hekatarii Blade, 4x Plasma Grenades, 4x Splinter Pistol
Wyches [3 PL, 50pts]: 3 - Hypex (Combat Drug)
. Hekatrix: Hekatarii Blade, Splinter Pistol
. 4x Wych: 4x Hekatarii Blade, 4x Plasma Grenades, 4x Splinter Pistol
+ Elites +
Incubi [4 PL, 80pts]
. 4x Incubi: 4x Klaive
. Klaivex: Klaive
+ Fast Attack +
Hellions [7 PL, 170pts]: 4 - Painbringer (Combat Drug)
. Helliarch: Hellglaive
. 9x Hellion: 9x Hellglaive, 9x Splinter Pods
Hellions [7 PL, 170pts]: 4 - Painbringer (Combat Drug)
. Helliarch: Hellglaive
. 9x Hellion: 9x Hellglaive, 9x Splinter Pods
++ Total: [108 PL, 2,000pts, 7CP] ++
Archetype
Drukhari Goodstuff
Why it's Interesting in 9th
An incredibly classic Drukhari build here, largely just playing all their hits to a third place finish. The standout tools are the large Hellion units that were likely particularly good with player placed terrain, as they want somewhere mid-board to "stage", and the small Hypex Wych units that are especially useful for harrassment and objective play. Mostly though, this is Drukhari doing Drukhari things - well done to Junior for taking that to third place.
Quinton Johnson - Drukhari - 4th Place
Credit: Corrode
The List
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++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari - Drukhari) [61 PL, 974pts, 10CP] ++
+ Configuration +
Gametype: Matched
Obsession: Kabal of the Black Heart: Thirst for Power
+ Stratagems +
Stratagem: Prizes from the Dark City [-1CP]
+ No Force Org Slot +
Court of the Archon [10 PL, 84pts]
. Sslyth
. Sslyth
. Ur-Ghul
. Ur-Ghul
. Ur-Ghul
+ HQ +
Archon [5 PL, 90pts, -1CP]: Ancient Evil, Blast Pistol, Huskblade, Overlord, Stratagem: Tolerated Ambition, The Djin Blade
. Splintered Genius (Black Heart): Splintered Genius
+ Troops +
Kabalite Trueborn [8 PL, 140pts]
. 6x Kabalite Trueborn: 6x Splinter Rifle
. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Heavy Weapon: Dark Lance
. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Special Weapon: Blaster
. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Special Weapon: Blaster
. Trueborn Sybarite: Blast Pistol
+ Elites +
Incubi [4 PL, 80pts]
. 4x Incubi: 4x Klaive
. Klaivex: Demiklaives
Incubi [4 PL, 80pts]
. 4x Incubi: 4x Klaive
. Klaivex: Demiklaives
+ Dedicated Transport +
Raider [6 PL, 100pts]: Dark Lance, Grisly Trophies, Kabal
Raider [6 PL, 100pts]: Dark Lance, Grisly Trophies, Kabal
Raider [6 PL, 100pts]: Dark Lance, Kabal, Phantasm Grenade Launcher
Raider [6 PL, 100pts]: Dark Lance, Kabal, Phantasm Grenade Launcher
Raider [6 PL, 100pts]: Dark Lance, Kabal, Phantasm Grenade Launcher
++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari - Drukhari) [27 PL, 505pts, -2CP] ++
+ Configuration +
Obsession: Cult of Strife: The Spectacle of Murder (Restricted)
Raiding Forces - CP Refund
+ Stratagems +
Stratagem: Prizes from the Dark City [-1CP]
+ HQ +
Succubus [3 PL, 60pts]: 3 - Hypex (Combat Drug), Competitive Edge, The Triptych Whip, Warlord
. Agoniser & Archite Glaive
Succubus [4 PL, 75pts, -1CP]: 4 - Painbringer (Combat Drug), Dark Lotus Toxin, Precision Blows, Razorflails, Stratagem: Tolerated Ambition
. Show Stealer (Strife): Show Stealer
+ Troops +
Wyches [6 PL, 100pts]: 2 - Grave Lotus (Combat Drug)
. Hekatrix: Hekatarii Blade, Splinter Pistol
. 9x Wych: 9x Hekatarii Blade, 9x Plasma Grenades, 9x Splinter Pistol
Wyches [3 PL, 50pts]: 2 - Grave Lotus (Combat Drug)
. Hekatrix: Hekatarii Blade, Splinter Pistol
. 4x Wych: 4x Hekatarii Blade, 4x Plasma Grenades, 4x Splinter Pistol
Wyches [3 PL, 50pts]: 2 - Grave Lotus (Combat Drug)
. Hekatrix: Hekatarii Blade, Splinter Pistol
. 4x Wych: 4x Hekatarii Blade, 4x Plasma Grenades, 4x Splinter Pistol
+ Fast Attack +
Hellions [4 PL, 85pts]: *Random x 2* (Combat Drug)
. Helliarch: Hellglaive
. 4x Hellion: 4x Hellglaive, 4x Splinter Pods
Hellions [4 PL, 85pts]: *Random x 2* (Combat Drug)
. Helliarch: Hellglaive
. 4x Hellion: 4x Hellglaive, 4x Splinter Pods
++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari - Drukhari) [27 PL, 520pts] ++
+ Configuration +
Detachment Command Cost
Obsession
. *Custom Coven*: Dark Technomancers (All-Consuming)
Raiding Forces - CP Refund
+ HQ +
Drazhar [8 PL, 145pts]
+ Troops +
Wracks [3 PL, 40pts]
. Acothyst: Wrack Blade
. 4x Wracks: 4x Wrack Blade
+ Elites +
Incubi [4 PL, 80pts]
. 4x Incubi: 4x Klaive
. Klaivex: Klaive
+ Heavy Support +
Cronos [12 PL, 255pts]
. Cronos: Spirit Probe, Spirit Vortex
. Cronos: Spirit Probe, Spirit Vortex
. Cronos: Spirit Probe, Spirit Vortex
++ Total: [115 PL, 1,999pts, 8CP] ++
Archetype
Drukhari Goodstuff/Cronos
Why it's Interesting in 9th
More business as usual here - all the spiciest Drukhari toys with a trio of Cronos to provide some additional heft at a crucial position. It's well proven, effective stuff, and a strong showing with it from Quinton (with a particularly impressive win against triple Stratoraptors in the quarter-finals).
The Rest of the Best
There were four more players in the top eight, and another eleven on 5-1 after the swiss. They were:
- 5th - Matthew Geyer - Adeptus Mechanicus: Mars Veteran Cohort with three Stratoraptors and a Fusilave.
- 6th - Matt Estrada - Adeptus Mechanicus: Mars Veteran Cohort with three Stratoraptors and lots of Serberys Raiders.
- 7th - Joel Wilson - Dark Angels: Whoops all Deathwing - three massive, heavily armed Terminator bricks, a big unit of Bladeguard and a bunch of buff characters.
- 8th - Scott LaFountain - Chaos Daemons: See lists of the week.
- 9th - Brian Pullen - Adeptus Mechanicus: Sicarian spam in a Mars Veteran Cohort (but pretty different from the conventional version of that Archetype).
- 10th - Adrian Phillips - Orks: Freebooterz with planes, buggies and utility infantry, plus a nasty Squigboss.
- 11th - Matthew Green - Grey Knights: Dreadknights (as Prescient Brethren) and Interceptors (as Rapiers) with a big brick of Purifiers tagging along.
- 12th - Adam Baker - Imperial Knights: House Raven with Magaeras, Warglaives and a Castellan, with the latter being able to tool for damage thanks to having access to Kolossi Eternal.
- 13th - Colin McDade - Orks: Four-plane Freebooterz (not surprising since Colin was an early adopter).
- 14th - Arthur Tu - Emperor's Children: A gigantic brick of Noise Marines surrounded by bodies - lots of Cultists (including one max unit for Tide of Traitors), lots of Chaos Spawn and plenty of Rhinos. A very impressive finish for pure CSM considering it has no Forge World units.
- 15th - Jake Nelson - Adeptus Mechancius: Lucius/Mars plane spam.
- 16th - Brandon Grant - Adepta Sororitas: Martyred Lady board control similar to what Stephen Box was running at Cadian Catastrophe.
- 17th - Evan Stump - Deathwatch: Classic Deathwatch stuff, using a bunch of Kill Teams with VanVet/Biker halves and lots of Dreadnoughts around buff tools.
- 18th - Tyler Bortel - Hive Mind: Jormundgar Hierodules (for hefty saves), Kronos Hive Guard and a 4AE GSC contingent to provide extra CP via a Nexos and interfere with attempts to gank any key units with A Plan Generations in the Making.
Hanseatic Alliance Open
All the lists for this event can be found here.
Fritz Peters - Grey Knights - 1st Place
Grey Knights Army. Credit: Colin Ward
The List
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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Grey Knights) [82 PL, 1,650pts, 11CP] ++
+ Configuration +
Brotherhood: Swordbearers
Detachment Command Cost
+ Stratagems +
Armoury of Titan [-1CP]: 1 Additional Relic
+ HQ +
Brotherhood Techmarine [6 PL, 110pts]: 1: Gate of Infinity, 3: Unyielding Anvil, Aetheric Conduit, Boltgun, Foretelling of Locus, Omnissian Power Axe, Warlord
. Servo Arms
Grand Master in Nemesis Dreadknight [11 PL, 235pts]: 2: Empyric Amplification, 3: Sanctuary, A Noble Death, Dreadfist, Dreadknight teleporter, Gatling Psilencer, Heavy Psycannon, Nemesis Greatsword, Sigil of Exigence
+ Troops +
Strike Squad [6 PL, 110pts]
. 4x Grey Knight (Sword): 4x Nemesis Force Sword, 4x Storm Bolter
. Grey Knight Justicar
. . Nemesis Force Sword
Strike Squad [12 PL, 220pts]
. 3x Grey Knight (Halberd): 3x Nemesis Force Halberd, 3x Storm Bolter
. 5x Grey Knight (Sword): 5x Nemesis Force Sword, 5x Storm Bolter
. Grey Knight (Warding Stave)
. Grey Knight Justicar
. . Nemesis Force Sword
Strike Squad [6 PL, 110pts]
. 4x Grey Knight (Sword): 4x Nemesis Force Sword, 4x Storm Bolter
. Grey Knight Justicar
. . Nemesis Force Sword
+ Heavy Support +
Nemesis Dreadknight [8 PL, 175pts]: Dreadfist, Gatling Psilencer, Heavy Psycannon, Nemesis Greatsword
Nemesis Dreadknight [8 PL, 175pts]: Dreadfist, Gatling Psilencer, Heavy Psycannon, Nemesis Greatsword
Nemesis Dreadknight [8 PL, 175pts]: Dreadfist, Gatling Psilencer, Heavy Psycannon, Nemesis Greatsword
+ Flyer +
Stormraven Gunship [17 PL, 340pts]
. Twin Heavy Plasma Cannon
. Twin multi-melta: Twin multi-melta
. Two Hurricane Bolters: 2x Hurricane bolter
++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Imperium - Grey Knights) [17 PL, 345pts, -3CP] ++
+ Configuration +
Brotherhood: Prescient Brethren
Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]
+ HQ +
Grand Master in Nemesis Dreadknight [11 PL, 235pts, -1CP]: 5: Warp Shaping, 6: Ghostly Bonds, Divination, Dreadfist, Dreadknight teleporter, Gatling Psilencer, Heavy Psycannon, Nemesis Greatsword, Servant of the Throne, Shield of Humanity
+ Troops +
Strike Squad [6 PL, 110pts]
. 4x Grey Knight (Sword): 4x Nemesis Force Sword, 4x Storm Bolter
. Grey Knight Justicar
. . Nemesis Force Sword
++ Total: [99 PL, 8CP, 1,995pts] ++
The Standout Features
Why it's Interesting in 9th
Hell yeah! I love seeing this out in the wild, as I reckoned that the Stormraven was a possible dark horse out of the Grey Knights book and that appears to have been accurate. Between Sanctuary to buff its defences (and crucially, you can do that after bringing it on from Strategic Reserves if the opponent's shooting looks too dire) and Swordbearer buffs/Psybolt Ammunition to turn it into a truly monstrous killing machine, Grey Knights legitimately have some of the best support for this winged behemoth out of all Marines, and some of the best models to pack into it to boot. A full-sized Strike squad with a warding stave for extra defences is far nastier than most Marine units, and their presence creates a lot of extra pressure to take out the flier fast.
There definitely are matchups where reserving the Raven to prevent that is going to be required, but luckily there's plenty of tasty crunch to go on the board in the form of the Dreadknights, who have a 4+ invulnerable save out of the gate and can get plenty of damage dealing going in their own right. It is worth mentioning that if the situation arises and the flier is already in reserve this army can kind of do a null deploy with Foretelling of Locus - leave the GMDKs and remaining infantry behind Obscuring terrrain, and bring everything on in turn 2. For many armies that would cede too much, but this list will do such spectacular damage when it rocks up that it's a bit more palatable, and the two on-board Dreadknights are very resilient to alpha strikes.
There are downsides to swapping in the Stormraven for Interceptors of course. This army is way less good at Purifying Ritual than most GK lists - it still can, but it needs more careful planning. In addition, once committed there's a lot less mobility here than the average. The flip side, of course, is that there are going to be far fewer enemy units to deal with once the guns have done their job, and if it's just picking up stragglers that's needed then the Stormraven can easily cover it.
In the UK and US Grey Knights have taken a bit of a breather after the excitement of last week, but they're incredibly dominant in Europe and seeing new tech like this out and about is a strong indication that they aren't going anywhere. Great stuff from Fritz.
Dennis Rau - Drukhari - 2nd ✪ Place
Scourges with shardcarbines. Credit: Corrode
The List
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++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari - Drukhari) [56 PL, 10CP, 940pts] ++
+ Configuration [12CP] +
Obsession: Kabal of the Black Heart: Thirst for Power
Raiding Forces - CP Refund
+ Stratagems [-1CP] +
Stratagem: Prizes from the Dark City [-1CP]: Additional Relics [-1CP]
+ HQ [5 PL, -1CP, 85pts] +
Archon [5 PL, -1CP, 85pts]: Ancient Evil, As Detachment (Kabal), Huskblade [5pts], Overlord, Splinter Pistol, Stratagem: Tolerated Ambition [-1CP], The Djin Blade
. Splintered Genius (Black Heart) [1 PL, 15pts]: Splintered Genius [1 PL, 15pts]
+ Troops [14 PL, 235pts] +
Kabalite Trueborn [8 PL, 135pts]: As Detachment (Kabal)
. 6x Kabalite Trueborn [60pts]: 6x Splinter Rifle
. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Heavy Weapon [25pts]: Dark Lance [15pts]
. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Special Weapon [20pts]: Blaster [10pts]
. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Special Weapon [20pts]: Blaster [10pts]
. Trueborn Sybarite [10pts]: Splinter Rifle
Kabalite Warriors [3 PL, 50pts]: As Detachment (Kabal)
. 3x Kabalite Warrior [24pts]: 3x Splinter Rifle
. Kabalite Warrior w/ Special Weapon [18pts]: Blaster [10pts]
. Sybarite [8pts]: Splinter Rifle
Kabalite Warriors [3 PL, 50pts]: As Detachment (Kabal)
. 3x Kabalite Warrior [24pts]: 3x Splinter Rifle
. Kabalite Warrior w/ Special Weapon [18pts]: Blaster [10pts]
. Sybarite [8pts]: Splinter Rifle
+ Elites [8 PL, 160pts] +
Incubi [4 PL, 80pts]
. 4x Incubi [64pts]: 4x Klaive
. Klaivex [16pts]: Demiklaives
Incubi [4 PL, 80pts]
. 4x Incubi [64pts]: 4x Klaive
. Klaivex [16pts]: Demiklaives
+ Fast Attack [5 PL, 80pts] +
Scourges [5 PL, 80pts]
. Scourge with Special / Heavy weapon [17pts]: Plasma Grenades, Shredder [5pts]
. Scourge with Special / Heavy weapon [17pts]: Plasma Grenades, Shredder [5pts]
. Scourge with Special / Heavy weapon [17pts]: Plasma Grenades, Shredder [5pts]
. Scourge with Special / Heavy weapon [17pts]: Plasma Grenades, Shredder [5pts]
. Solarite [12pts]: Plasma Grenades, Shardcarbine
+ Dedicated Transport [24 PL, 380pts] +
Raider [6 PL, 95pts]: Bladevanes, Dark Lance, Kabal of the Black Heart
Raider [6 PL, 95pts]: Bladevanes, Dark Lance, Kabal of the Black Heart
Raider [6 PL, 95pts]: Bladevanes, Dark Lance, Kabal of the Black Heart
Raider [6 PL, 95pts]: Bladevanes, Dark Lance, Kabal of the Black Heart
++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari - Drukhari) [21 PL, -1CP, 430pts] ++
+ Configuration +
Detachment Command Cost
Obsession: Cult of Strife: The Spectacle of Murder
Raiding Forces - CP Refund
+ HQ [4 PL, -1CP, 75pts] +
Succubus [4 PL, -1CP, 75pts]: 1 - Adrenalight (Combat Drug), As Detachment (Wych Cult), Precision Blows, Stratagem: Tolerated Ambition [-1CP], The Triptych Whip
. Agoniser & Archite Glaive: Agoniser, Archite Glaive
. Show Stealer (Strife) [1 PL, 15pts]: Show Stealer [1 PL, 15pts]
+ Troops [6 PL, 110pts] +
Wyches [6 PL, 110pts]: 2 - Grave Lotus (Combat Drug), As Detachment (Wych Cult)
. Hekatrix [10pts]: Hekatarii Blade, Plasma Grenades, Splinter Pistol
. 8x Wych [80pts]: 8x Hekatarii Blade, 8x Plasma Grenades, 8x Splinter Pistol
. Wych w/ Shardnet and Impaler [20pts]: Plasma Grenades, Shardnet and Impaler [10pts]
+ Elites [3 PL, 75pts] +
Mandrakes [3 PL, 75pts]
. 4x Mandrake [60pts]: 4x Baleblast, 4x Glimmersteel Blade
. Nightfiend [15pts]: Baleblast, Glimmersteel Blade
+ Fast Attack [8 PL, 170pts] +
Hellions [4 PL, 85pts]: 1 - Adrenalight (Combat Drug), As Detachment (Wych Cult)
. Helliarch [17pts]: Hellglaive, Splinter Pods
. 4x Hellion [68pts]: 4x Hellglaive, 4x Splinter Pods
Hellions [4 PL, 85pts]: 1 - Adrenalight (Combat Drug), As Detachment (Wych Cult)
. Helliarch [17pts]: Hellglaive, Splinter Pods
. 4x Hellion [68pts]: 4x Hellglaive, 4x Splinter Pods
++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari - Drukhari) [35 PL, 630pts] ++
+ Configuration +
Detachment Command Cost
Obsession
. *Custom Coven*: Dark Technomancers (All-Consuming)
+ HQ [8 PL, 145pts] +
Drazhar [8 PL, 145pts]: Hatred Eternal, The Executioner's Demiklaives, Warlord
+ Troops [9 PL, 120pts] +
Wracks [3 PL, 40pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Acothyst [8pts]: Wrack Blade
. 4x Wracks [32pts]: 4x Wrack Blade
Wracks [3 PL, 40pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Acothyst [8pts]: Wrack Blade
. 4x Wracks [32pts]: 4x Wrack Blade
Wracks [3 PL, 40pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Acothyst [8pts]: Wrack Blade
. 4x Wracks [32pts]: 4x Wrack Blade
+ Fast Attack [6 PL, 120pts] +
Reavers [3 PL, 60pts]: 4 - Painbringer (Combat Drug), Wych Cult of Strife
. Arena Champion [20pts]: Bladevanes, Splinter Pistol, Splinter Rifle
. 2x Reaver [40pts]: 2x Bladevanes, 2x Splinter Pistol, 2x Splinter Rifle
Reavers [3 PL, 60pts]: 4 - Painbringer (Combat Drug), Wych Cult of Strife
. Arena Champion [20pts]: Bladevanes, Splinter Pistol, Splinter Rifle
. 2x Reaver [40pts]: 2x Bladevanes, 2x Splinter Pistol, 2x Splinter Rifle
+ Heavy Support [12 PL, 245pts] +
Cronos [12 PL, 245pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Cronos [4 PL, 85pts]: Spirit Probe [5pts], Spirit Syphon, Spirit Vortex [10pts], Spirit-Leech Tentacles
. Cronos [4 PL, 80pts]: Spirit Syphon, Spirit Vortex [10pts], Spirit-Leech Tentacles
. Cronos [4 PL, 80pts]: Spirit Syphon, Spirit Vortex [10pts], Spirit-Leech Tentacles
++ Total: [112 PL, 9CP, 2,000pts] ++
Archetype
Drukhari Goodstuff/Cronos
Why it's Interesting in 9th
Another podium finish for the Drukhari tally, and nothing too surprising tech wise here - just loads of great units well piloted. Nice work from Dennis.
Manuel Wieczorek - Adeptus Mechanicus - 3rd Place
Adeptus Mechanicus - Serberys Raiders
Credit: Pendulin
The List
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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Adeptus Mechanicus) [60 PL, 9CP, 1,153pts] ++
Forge World Choice: Forge World: Lucius
Stratagem: Archeotech Specialist [-1CP]: Archeotech Specialist
Stratagem: Host of the Intermediary [-1CP]: Host of the Intermediary
Stratagem: Mechanicus Locum [-1CP]: Mechanicus Locum
+ HQ +
Skitarii Marshal [3 PL, 45pts]: Relic: Exemplar's Eternity, Warlord, Warlord Trait (Codex 5): Firepoint Telemetry Cache
Tech-Priest Manipulus [6 PL, 105pts]: Logi, Magnarail lance, Mechanicus Locum, Relic (Lucius): The Solar Flare, Warlord Trait (Lucius): Luminescent Blessings
+ Troops +
Skitarii Rangers [8 PL, 170pts]: Enhanced Data-Tether, Omnispex
. Ranger Alpha: Galvanic Rifle
. 19x Skitarii Ranger: 19x Galvanic Rifle
Skitarii Rangers [8 PL, 149pts]: Omnispex
. Ranger Alpha: Galvanic Rifle, Host of the Intermediary, Warlord Trait (Codex 1): Multitasking Cortex
. 17x Skitarii Ranger: 17x Galvanic Rifle
Skitarii Rangers [8 PL, 141pts]: Omnispex
. Ranger Alpha: Galvanic Rifle
. 16x Skitarii Ranger: 16x Galvanic Rifle
Skitarii Vanguards [8 PL, 170pts]: Enhanced Data-Tether, Omnispex
. 19x Skitarii Vanguard: 19x Radium Carbine
. Vanguard Alpha: Radium Carbine
+ Elites +
Servitors [2 PL, 28pts]: 4x Servo-arm
+ Fast Attack +
Serberys Raiders [4 PL, 85pts]: Enhanced Data-Tether, Serberys Raider Alpha
. 4x Serberys Raider: 4x Cavalry Sabre, 4x Clawed Limbs, 4x Galvanic Carbine
Serberys Raiders [4 PL, 80pts]: Serberys Raider Alpha
. 4x Serberys Raider: 4x Cavalry Sabre, 4x Clawed Limbs, 4x Galvanic Carbine
+ Flyer +
Archaeopter Stratoraptor [9 PL, 180pts]: Chaff Launcher
++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Imperium - Adeptus Mechanicus) [45 PL, -3CP, 847pts] ++
Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]
Forge World Choice: Forge World: Mars
Stratagem: Artefactotum [-1CP]: Artefactotum
+ HQ +
Tech-Priest Enginseer [3 PL, 55pts]
+ Troops +
Skitarii Vanguards [4 PL, 90pts]
. 8x Skitarii Vanguard: 8x Radium Carbine
. Skitarii Vanguard (Plasma Caliver): Plasma Caliver
. Vanguard Alpha: Radium Carbine
Skitarii Vanguards [4 PL, 90pts]
. 8x Skitarii Vanguard: 8x Radium Carbine
. Skitarii Vanguard (Plasma Caliver): Plasma Caliver
. Vanguard Alpha: Radium Carbine
+ Elites +
Sicarian Infiltrators [8 PL, 102pts]
. Infiltrator Princeps (Flechette/Taser): Artefactotum, Relic: Temporcopia
. 5x Sicarian Infiltrator (Flechette/Taser): 5x Flechette Blaster, 5x Taser Goad
+ Fast Attack +
Ironstrider Ballistarii [4 PL, 75pts]
. Ironstrider Ballistarius: Twin Cognis Lascannon
Ironstrider Ballistarii [4 PL, 75pts]
. Ironstrider Ballistarius: Twin Cognis Lascannon
+ Flyer +
Archaeopter Stratoraptor [9 PL, 180pts]: Chaff Launcher
Archaeopter Stratoraptor [9 PL, 180pts]: Chaff Launcher
Archetype
Mars/Lucius
Why it's Interesting in 9th
Mars/Lucius with lots of Stratoraptors. You know how this works. There is a cute bit of new tech on show mind, mid-sized Skitarii Vanguard units in Mars as a very cheap way to get additional Wrath delivery mechanisms onto the table while also providing ObSec. Nice extra spice from Manuel.
Stefan Harle - Adeptus Mechanicus - 4th Place
Skorpius Disintegrator with Voltaic Belleros Energy Cannon. Credit: Rockfish
The List
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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Adeptus Mechanicus) [64 PL, 9CP, 1,280pts] ++
+ Configuration +
Forge World Choice: Forge World: Stygies VIII
+ Stratagems +
Stratagem: Archeotech Specialist [-1CP]: Archeotech Specialist
Stratagem: Host of the Intermediary [-1CP]: Host of the Intermediary
Stratagem: Mechanicus Locum [-1CP]: Mechanicus Locum
+ HQ +
Skitarii Marshal [3 PL, 45pts]: Control Stave, Radium Serpenta, Relic: Exemplar's Eternity, WARLORD, Warlord Trait (Codex 5): Firepoint Telemetry Cache
Tech-Priest Manipulus [6 PL, 105pts]: Logi, Magnarail lance, Manipulus Mechadendrites, Omnissian Staff, Archeotech Specialist, Relic: Raiment of the Technomartyr
Tech-Priest Manipulus [5 PL, 100pts]: Artisans, Manipulus Mechadendrites, Mechanicus Locum, Omnissian Staff, Transonic cannon, Warlord Trait (Stygies VIII): Veiled Hunter
+ Troops +
Skitarii Rangers [8 PL, 170pts]: Enhanced Data-Tether, Omnispex
. Ranger Alpha: Galvanic Rifle, Host of the Intermediary, Warlord Trait (Codex 3): Programmed Retreat
. 19x Skitarii Ranger: 19x Galvanic Rifle
Skitarii Rangers [8 PL, 170pts]: Enhanced Data-Tether, Omnispex
. Ranger Alpha: Galvanic Rifle
. 19x Skitarii Ranger: 19x Galvanic Rifle
Skitarii Vanguards [8 PL, 170pts]: Enhanced Data-Tether, Omnispex
. 19x Skitarii Vanguard: 19x Radium Carbine
. Vanguard Alpha: Radium Carbine
Skitarii Vanguards [2 PL, 40pts]
. 4x Skitarii Vanguard: 4x Radium Carbine
. Vanguard Alpha: Radium Carbine
Skitarii Vanguards [4 PL, 64pts]
. 7x Skitarii Vanguard: 7x Radium Carbine
. Vanguard Alpha: Radium Carbine
+ Elites +
Sicarian Infiltrators [4 PL, 85pts]
. Infiltrator Princeps (Flechette/Taser): Flechette Blaster, Taser Goad
. 4x Sicarian Infiltrator (Flechette/Taser): 4x Flechette Blaster, 4x Taser Goad
Sicarian Ruststalkers [4 PL, 85pts]
. Ruststalker Princeps (Blades): Chordclaw, Transonic Blades
. 4x Sicarian Ruststalker (Blades): 4x Transonic Blades
+ Fast Attack +
Serberys Raiders [2 PL, 48pts]
. 2x Serberys Raider: 2x Cavalry Sabre, 2x Clawed Limbs, 2x Galvanic Carbine
. Serberys Raider Alpha: Archeo-revolver, Cavalry Sabre, Clawed Limbs, Galvanic Carbine
Serberys Raiders [2 PL, 53pts]: Enhanced Data-Tether
. 2x Serberys Raider: 2x Cavalry Sabre, 2x Clawed Limbs, 2x Galvanic Carbine
. Serberys Raider Alpha: Archeo-revolver, Cavalry Sabre, Clawed Limbs, Galvanic Carbine
+ Heavy Support +
Skorpius Disintegrator [8 PL, 145pts]: Belleros Energy Cannon, 3x Cognis Heavy Stubber, Disruptor Missile Launcher
++ Outrider Detachment -3CP (Imperium - Adeptus Mechanicus) [39 PL, -3CP, 720pts] ++
+ Configuration +
Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]
Forge World Choice: Forge World: Mars
+ HQ +
Tech-Priest Enginseer [3 PL, 55pts]: Mechanicus Pistol, Omnissian Axe, Servo-arm
+ Fast Attack +
Ironstrider Ballistarii [8 PL, 150pts]
. Ironstrider Ballistarius: Twin Cognis Lascannon
. Ironstrider Ballistarius: Twin Cognis Lascannon
Ironstrider Ballistarii [8 PL, 150pts]
. Ironstrider Ballistarius: Twin Cognis Lascannon
. Ironstrider Ballistarius: Twin Cognis Lascannon
Ironstrider Ballistarii [4 PL, 75pts]
. Ironstrider Ballistarius: Twin Cognis Lascannon
+ Heavy Support +
Skorpius Disintegrator [8 PL, 145pts]: Belleros Energy Cannon, 3x Cognis Heavy Stubber, Disruptor Missile Launcher
Skorpius Disintegrator [8 PL, 145pts]: Belleros Energy Cannon, 3x Cognis Heavy Stubber, Disruptor Missile Launcher
++ Total: [103 PL, 6CP, 2,000pts] ++
The Standout Features
- Stygies sub in for Lucius for durable infantry.
- No planes to minimise target profile.
Why it's Interesting in 9th
An important reminder that while the Stratoraptor is probably the best unit in the game right now, AdMech have plenty of things they can do effectively without it. This list leans heavily on the sheer quality of Skitarii and how cheaply you can reach a critical mass of anti-tank using Ironstriders in Mars. Running as Stygies gives the Skitarii boosted defences that still work against weapons like the volkite culverin, and also allows the army to put two units mid-board out the gate with Clandestine Infiltration if the matchup calls for it, presumably following up with an immediate power turn of both Galvanic Volley Fire and Enriched Rounds. Veiled Hunter can also be used to move a third unit from safety to the cusp of the deployment zone, or stash units into Strategic Reserves if there are Dakkajets about.
Lots of flexibility in that half of the army, raw power in Mars. Skorpii are still great with Canticles and a re-roll added (especially with an Enginseer Awakening both thanks to Tech Adept) and Ironstriders are, well, Ironstriders. They shoot stuff. Pew Pew. While I do still (obviously) think that Stratoraptor builds are the best, not having them does actually mean the army can meaningfully hide too, so some enemy lists built to counter AdMech are going to have a rough time of it. In particular, the combination of being able to carpet the mid-board with Skitarii and no planes mean that Drop Pod devastator plans look way less effective into this than they would normally.
Clever stuff overall, especially as both Lucius horde and Stratoraptors have had more of a continuous presence in the European metagame than the US, so more people will be gunning for them. A well-deserved fourth place for Stefan.
The Rest of the Best
Ten more players finished up on 5-1 records. They were:
- 5th ✪ - Sebastian Maack - Grey Knights: Dreadknights and Interceptors in Blades of Victory/Swordbearers flavour.
- 6th - Wolfgang Stocker - Grey Knights: Dreadknights and Interceptors in Rapiers/Swordbearers flavour.
- 7th - Wesselin Georgiev - Space Wolves Successors: Dreadnoughts/Wolf Guard with extra Cyberwolf utility.
- 8th - Kalvin Kirchbaumer - Adepta Sororitas: Ebon Chalice/Argent Shroud, with some unusual tech in the form of Arco-flagellants in Rhinos to sweep hordes.
- 9th - Thorben Damrau - Drukhari: A unique coven-focused build running a massive horde of Prophets Wracks, plus some Dark Creed transports to spread around leadership debuffs. A handful of Kabalite toys like Trueborn and some Reapers round things out.
- 10th - Adrian Willruth - Orks: Freebooterz with a few Deathskull utility infantry in tow.
- 11th - Matthias Bellmann - Adepta Sororitas: Bloody Rose/Ebon Chalicewith a Battle Sanctum.
- 12th ✪ - Frederik Otto - Orks: Vehicle-heavy Blood Axe/Deathskull combo, making use of the fancy new and improved Kannonwagon for big damage.
- 13th - Damian Legan - Death Guard: Shooty Mortarion's Anvil.
- 14th - Michael Gemmeke - Drukhari: The list is labelled "shooty Drukhari" and yeah that about sums it up - double Trueborn, double Voidraven.
Wrap Up
More events and more lists tomorrow. So many lists, so little time. Comments, questions and suggestions to contact@goonhammer.com.