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Competitive Innovations in 10th: A Challenger Approaches pt.3

by Lowest of Men | May 03 2024
We've got Lowest of Men in charge today as we turn into the home straight, covering the final five tournaments from another bumper weekend. That includes:
  • 2024 St. Louis Annual Last Minute Tournament (SALT)
  • 4. Nurglemania (2-täger)
  • War At The Westward IV
  • Triple Cities GT @ Dragon Master Games
  • Saarhammer 40k #36 GT 2 Tage
If you're looking for any of the following, check out part 1:
  • Squig City: Casino Royale
  • Frontier Open 2024
  • Kennedy-Con 40K
  • ValleyCon 2024
  • The Deck Box Masters Grand Tournament April 27th-28th
...or part 2 for these:
  • Ozcon GT
  • High Noon Showdown 2024
  • Warzone: Dice Goblin
  • Incursion Events 40K GT 27-28/04/2024
  • Red Dragon April GT

2024 St. Louis Annual Last Minute Tournament (SALT)

57-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in St. Louis, MO, United States on April 27 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

The Showdown

Matchup & Mission - Space Wolves versus Genestealer Cults

Gary Frank - Space Wolves (Stormlance Task Force)
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ABC Wolves (2000 Points)

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

CHARACTERS

Librarian in Phobos Armour (70 Points) • Warlord • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Force weapon 1x Smite

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

Wolf Guard Battle Leader on Thunderwolf (90 Points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Storm Shield 1x Thunder hammer • Enhancements: Hunter’s Instincts

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 (125 Points) • 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Twin lightning claws • Enhancements: Fury of the Storm

Wolf Lord on Thunderwolf (100 Points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Crushing teeth and claws 1x Relic Shield 1x Thunder hammer

OTHER DATASHEETS

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

Scout Squad (65 Points) • 1x Scout Sergeant • 1x Astartes chainsword 1x Bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon • 4x Scout • 2x Astartes shotgun 4x Bolt pistol 4x Close combat weapon 1x Heavy bolter 1x Scout sniper rifle

Thunderwolf Cavalry (180 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 (180 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 (180 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

Wulfen (160 Points) • 1x Wulfen Pack Leader • 1x Storm Shield 1x Stormfrag auto-launcher 1x Wulfen hammer • 9x Wulfen • 9x Storm Shield 9x Stormfrag auto-launcher 9x Wulfen hammer

Wulfen (160 Points) • 1x Wulfen Pack Leader • 1x Storm Shield 1x Stormfrag auto-launcher 1x Wulfen hammer • 9x Wulfen • 9x Storm Shield 9x Stormfrag auto-launcher 9x Wulfen hammer

Wulfen (160 Points) • 1x Wulfen Pack Leader • 1x Storm Shield 1x Stormfrag auto-launcher 1x Wulfen hammer • 9x Wulfen • 9x Storm Shield 9x Stormfrag auto-launcher 9x Wulfen hammer

ALLIED UNITS

Callidus Assassin (90 Points) • 1x Neural shredder 1x Phase sword and poison blades

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vs.

Ryan Verbeck - Genestealer Cult (Ascension Day)
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(2000 points)

Genestealer Cults Strike Force (2000 points) Ascension Day

CHARACTERS

Acolyte Iconward (80 points) • 1x Autopistol 1x Cult claws • Enhancement: Inscrutable Cunning

Nexos (60 points) • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon

Primus (90 points) • 1x Cult bonesword 1x Scoped needle pistol 1x Toxin injector claw

Primus (90 points) • 1x Cult bonesword 1x Scoped needle pistol 1x Toxin injector claw

Primus (90 points) • 1x Cult bonesword 1x Scoped needle pistol 1x Toxin injector claw

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

Reductus Saboteur (80 points) • Warlord • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Demolition charges 1x Remote explosives • Enhancement: Prowling Agitant

BATTLELINE

Acolyte Hybrids (170 points) • 1x Acolyte Leader • 1x Hand flamer 1x Leader’s cult weapons • 9x Acolyte Hybrid • 1x Cult Icon 9x Cult claws and knife 4x Demolition charges 4x Hand flamer

Acolyte Hybrids (170 points) • 1x Acolyte Leader • 1x Hand flamer 1x Leader’s cult weapons • 9x Acolyte Hybrid • 1x Cult Icon 9x Cult claws and knife 4x Demolition charges 4x Hand flamer

Acolyte Hybrids (170 points) • 1x Acolyte Leader • 1x Hand flamer 1x Leader’s cult weapons • 9x Acolyte Hybrid • 1x Cult Icon 9x Cult claws and knife 4x Demolition charges 4x Hand flamer

Neophyte Hybrids (90 points) • 1x Neophyte Leader • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hybrid firearm • 9x Neophyte Hybrid • 9x Autopistol 9x Close combat weapon 1x Cult Icon 2x Grenade launcher 5x Hybrid firearm 2x Seismic cannon

Neophyte Hybrids (180 points) • 1x Neophyte Leader • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hybrid firearm • 19x Neophyte Hybrid • 19x Autopistol 19x Close combat weapon 1x Cult Icon 4x Grenade launcher 11x Hybrid firearm 4x Seismic cannon

Neophyte Hybrids (180 points) • 1x Neophyte Leader • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hybrid firearm • 19x Neophyte Hybrid • 19x Autopistol 19x Close combat weapon 1x Cult Icon 4x Grenade launcher 11x Hybrid firearm 4x Seismic cannon

Neophyte Hybrids (180 points) • 1x Neophyte Leader • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hybrid firearm • 19x Neophyte Hybrid • 19x Autopistol 19x Close combat weapon 1x Cult Icon 4x Grenade launcher 11x Hybrid firearm 4x Seismic cannon

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Goliath Truck (110 points) • 1x Demolition charge cache 1x Goliath wheels 1x Heavy stubber 1x Twin autocannon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Achilles Ridgerunners (85 points) • 1x Heavy mortar 1x Ridgerunner wheels 1x Spotter 1x Twin heavy stubber

ALLIED UNITS

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

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Thoughts

Prison time is a very serious thing. In recent times in the 40k world we invoke captivity and powerlessness by christening oppressive playstyles as, for example 'Wolf Jail' (blocking somebody with limited Warhammer skills like Nassim in their deployment zone with a bajillion howling wolf marines), but one might equally refer to 'Cult Jail' (blocking somebody in their deployment zone with endless waves of disposable regenerating Neophytes).  In this match up, first drop can have a big say in deciding who is going to jail. If the Cults can drop a 20 man Neo brick mid board and screen the entire thing out, then the Space Wolves are up against it digging their way out for quite some time. In return, if an infiltrator block can make a big old staging channel for the Wolves, the GSC will fall victim to being run over, something their index has always been vulnerable too, even in its pomp.

Both forces can really hurt the other - GSC guns will smash through Thunderwolves, invulns be damned, and any space wolf unit that connects with a cult one is going to utterly destroy it. If either army can break out and find space on the board (GSC probably more able to do this late game), they can make the other one pay. In the event this looks like an absolute nailbiter that the Cult narrowly won. If someone wants to let me know who put who in jail, or if jail tactics even featured, do let me know.

Result

Genestealer Cult (Ascension Day) Victory - 57 - 54

Ryan Verbeck - Genestealer Cult (Ascension Day) - 1st Place

Primus. Credit: Rockfish Primus. Credit: Rockfish

The List

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(2000 points)

Genestealer Cults Strike Force (2000 points) Ascension Day

CHARACTERS

Acolyte Iconward (80 points) • 1x Autopistol 1x Cult claws • Enhancement: Inscrutable Cunning

Nexos (60 points) • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon

Primus (90 points) • 1x Cult bonesword 1x Scoped needle pistol 1x Toxin injector claw

Primus (90 points) • 1x Cult bonesword 1x Scoped needle pistol 1x Toxin injector claw

Primus (90 points) • 1x Cult bonesword 1x Scoped needle pistol 1x Toxin injector claw

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

Reductus Saboteur (80 points) • Warlord • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Demolition charges 1x Remote explosives • Enhancement: Prowling Agitant

BATTLELINE

Acolyte Hybrids (170 points) • 1x Acolyte Leader • 1x Hand flamer 1x Leader’s cult weapons • 9x Acolyte Hybrid • 1x Cult Icon 9x Cult claws and knife 4x Demolition charges 4x Hand flamer

Acolyte Hybrids (170 points) • 1x Acolyte Leader • 1x Hand flamer 1x Leader’s cult weapons • 9x Acolyte Hybrid • 1x Cult Icon 9x Cult claws and knife 4x Demolition charges 4x Hand flamer

Acolyte Hybrids (170 points) • 1x Acolyte Leader • 1x Hand flamer 1x Leader’s cult weapons • 9x Acolyte Hybrid • 1x Cult Icon 9x Cult claws and knife 4x Demolition charges 4x Hand flamer

Neophyte Hybrids (90 points) • 1x Neophyte Leader • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hybrid firearm • 9x Neophyte Hybrid • 9x Autopistol 9x Close combat weapon 1x Cult Icon 2x Grenade launcher 5x Hybrid firearm 2x Seismic cannon

Neophyte Hybrids (180 points) • 1x Neophyte Leader • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hybrid firearm • 19x Neophyte Hybrid • 19x Autopistol 19x Close combat weapon 1x Cult Icon 4x Grenade launcher 11x Hybrid firearm 4x Seismic cannon

Neophyte Hybrids (180 points) • 1x Neophyte Leader • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hybrid firearm • 19x Neophyte Hybrid • 19x Autopistol 19x Close combat weapon 1x Cult Icon 4x Grenade launcher 11x Hybrid firearm 4x Seismic cannon

Neophyte Hybrids (180 points) • 1x Neophyte Leader • 1x Autopistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hybrid firearm • 19x Neophyte Hybrid • 19x Autopistol 19x Close combat weapon 1x Cult Icon 4x Grenade launcher 11x Hybrid firearm 4x Seismic cannon

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Goliath Truck (110 points) • 1x Demolition charge cache 1x Goliath wheels 1x Heavy stubber 1x Twin autocannon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Achilles Ridgerunners (85 points) • 1x Heavy mortar 1x Ridgerunner wheels 1x Spotter 1x Twin heavy stubber

ALLIED UNITS

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

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Archetype

GSC Neo Spam

Thoughts

GSC have crept back into relevance in recent times. Partially because the shape of the competitive game has changed, partially because people have simply forgotten HOW MUCH DAMAGE?! they can do, and partially because GSC players have emotionally recovered from how insane and bizarre their index was on release. This list combines enormous screening potential via Neophytes with solid Chimaera mounted primary play - Guard allies are great for solidity and cheap units which, ironically, GSC really lack now everything is priced like it could, just maybe, live forever. A book isn't too far away but I am delighted to see the Cults emerging from hiding. Long may it continue.

Chris Green - Blood Angels (Sons of Sanguinius) - 2nd Place (Undefeated)

Blood Angels Chaplain Lemartes Blood Angels Chaplain Lemartes. Credit: Jack Hunter

The List

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The Black Rage is no myth. This is actually the manifestation of centuries of pent up nerd rage. The product of armies get nerfed or codex screwed, that broken combo that caused your last your lost game. Oh that is the Rage! In the 41st millennium this has been pent up so long that it can only be released in a carnage driven murder hobo rampage. So be warned do not let even the tiniest bit of nerd rage out on this day because you are only fueling your own demise.

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!!

Black Scars (2000 Points)

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

CHARACTERS

Captain (95 Points) • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power fist • Enhancements: Visage of Death

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

Lemartes (110 Points) • Warlord • 1x Bolt Pistol 1x The Blood Crozius

The Sanguinor (140 Points) • 1x Encarmine broadsword

BATTLELINE

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

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

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

Death Company Marines (230 Points) • 10x Death Company Marine • 10x Inferno pistol 10x Power fist

Death Company Marines with Jump Packs (260 Points) • 10x Death Company Marine with Jump Pack • 10x Inferno pistol 10x Power fist

Death Company Marines with Jump Packs (130 Points) • 5x Death Company Marine with Jump Pack • 5x Inferno pistol 5x Power fist

Death Company Marines with Jump Packs (130 Points) • 5x Death Company Marine with Jump Pack • 5x Plasma pistol 5x Power fist

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

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

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

Land Raider Redeemer (260 Points) • 1x Armoured tracks 2x Flamestorm cannon 1x Hunter-killer missile 1x Multi-melta 1x Storm bolter 1x Twin assault cannon

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Archetype

Blood Angels Goodstuff

Thoughts

Blood Angels have consolidated around a fairly consistent model now. Wreck lives with Death Company, apply utility, foil counter attacks with the Sanguinor, and layer on healthy amounts of flamer to the midboard. It is, perhaps, the most thematically rounded and flavourful Blood Angels have actually been in my years playing the game, with genuine Mixed Arms flavour that still packs their traditional 'I will now put my fist through your entire head' feel. Deceptively flexible, extremely dangerous, and, increasingly, a well known entity, we will see plenty more of this army over the next few months after a slate that gave it a little tickle, said 'what are you like eh', and sent it on its way.

The Best of the Rest

There were 8 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 3rd - Jordan Nach - Grey Knights (Teleport Strike Force): Dreadknights, a Redeemer, and some small Terminator blocks.
  • 4th - Tyler White - Grey Knights (Teleport Strike Force): Dreadknights, some Armigers, and some Paladins.
  • 5th - Brent Simon - Aeldari: Fire Prisms, War Walkers, and a big slab of Wraithblades.
  • 6th - Nicholas Rupel - Chaos Daemons: A Bloodcrusher / Monster mash hybrid list.
  • 7th - Gary Frank - Space Wolves: Here comes Wolf Jail!
  • 8th - Derek Glassman - Elysian Drop Troops: Astra Militarum Goodstuff.
  • 9th - Jimmy B - Grey Knights: GK Mech Spam with Dreadknights, Redeemers AND Armigers.
  • 10th - Jeff Grogan - Leagues of Votann: Lots of Hearthguard, Bikers, and associated Transports.

4. Nurglemania (2-täger)

46-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Nürnberg, BY, DE on April 27 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Fritz Peters - Necrons (Hypercrypt Legion) - 1st Place

The Silent King The Silent King. Credit: Pendulin

The List

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Hyperphase Nurglemania (2000 Points)

Necrons Hypercrypt Legion Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Chronomancer (65 Points) • 1x Chronomancer’s stave • Enhancements: Hyperspatial Transfer Node

Chronomancer (50 Points) • 1x Chronomancer’s stave

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

Illuminor Szeras (160 Points) • 1x Eldritch Lance 1x Impaling legs

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

BATTLELINE

Immortals (140 Points) • 10x Immortal • 10x Close combat weapon 10x Tesla carbine

Immortals (140 Points) • 10x Immortal • 10x Close combat weapon 10x Tesla carbine

OTHER DATASHEETS

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

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

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

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

Lokhust Heavy Destroyers (50 Points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Gauss destructor

Lokhust Heavy Destroyers (50 Points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Gauss destructor

Monolith (350 Points) • 4x Death ray 1x Particle whip 1x Portal of exile

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Archetype

Silent King Hypercrypt

Thoughts

Silent King Hypercrypt absolutely slaps. Comboing the angle-shooting power of HC with ignoring modifiers is incredibly potent and will simply overwhelm an awful lot of defences. This list goes light on utility and much heavier on raw output, but will simply body the unwary and can score the cards after turning you into a smoking crater. Really potent, and very effective. Well done on the event win!

Roman Kleiber - Orks (Waaagh! Tribe) - 2nd Place (Undefeated)

Ork Squighog Boyz. Credit: Magos Sockbert Ork Squighog Boyz. Credit: Magos Sockbert

The List

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Good old times...farewell my friend (2000 points)

Orks Strike Force (2000 points) Waaagh! Tribe

CHARACTERS

Kaptin Badrukk (80 points) • Warlord • 1x Choppa 1x Da Rippa 1x Slugga

Mozrog Skragbad (195 points) • 1x Big Chompa’s jaws 1x Gutrippa 1x Thump gun

Nob on Smasha Squig (80 points) • 1x Big choppa 1x Slugga 1x Smasha squig jaws • Enhancement: Headwoppa’s Killchoppa

Nob on Smasha Squig (75 points) • 1x Big choppa 1x Slugga 1x Smasha squig jaws • Enhancement: Kunnin’ but Brutal

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

Warboss in Mega Armour (105 points) • 1x Big shoota 1x ’Uge choppa • Enhancement: Follow Me Ladz

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Trukk (65 points) • 1x Big shoota 1x Spiked wheels 1x Wreckin’ ball

Trukk (65 points) • 1x Big shoota 1x Spiked wheels 1x Wreckin’ ball

Trukk (65 points) • 1x Big shoota 1x Spiked wheels 1x Wreckin’ ball

OTHER DATASHEETS

Flash Gitz (190 points) • 1x Ammo Runt • 1x Kaptin • 1x Choppa 1x Snazzgun • 9x Flash Git • 9x Choppa 9x Snazzgun

Gretchin (40 points) • 1x Runtherd • 1x Grot-smacka 1x Slugga • 10x Gretchin • 10x Close combat weapon 10x Grot blasta

Gretchin (40 points) • 1x Runtherd • 1x Grot-smacka 1x Slugga • 10x Gretchin • 10x Close combat weapon 10x Grot blasta

Meganobz (150 points) • 5x Meganob • 5x Twin killsaw

Nobz (220 points) • 2x Ammo Runt • 1x Boss Nob • 1x Power klaw 1x Slugga • 9x Nob • 9x Power klaw 9x Slugga

Squighog Boyz (250 points) • 2x Bomb Squig • 6x Squighog Boy • 6x Saddlegit weapons 6x Squighog jaws and saddlegits 6x Stikka

Squighog Boyz (250 points) • 2x Bomb Squig • 6x Squighog Boy • 6x Saddlegit weapons 6x Squighog jaws and saddlegits 6x Stikka

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

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Archetype

Badrukk's Last Stand

Thoughts

A final hurrah for Flash Gitz under the output juicing captaincy of Badrukk, who has announced he is stepping down in order to pursue a career in rap music. I for one can't wait for 'Lethal Hits: Volume One'. Big packs of Squighogz are here to run straight through durability armies whilst giggling manically, and this list is tooled up to do what Orks do best. Apply unGorkly amounts of pressure and profit. Really well done on the top placing.

The Best of the Rest

There were 5 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 3rd - Nikolai Stocks - Grey Knights (Teleport Strike Force): Terminator / Dreadknights / Paladins GK.
  • 4th - Max kanter - Leagues of Votann (Oathband): Full send Sagitaur / Bike spam, with Grimnyr for points scrimping.
  • 5th - Marius Wittenborn - Thousand Sons: VSL style Tsons with a full send Tzaangor brick with the Umbralific Crystal.
  • 6th - Christopher Bacher - Necrons: Awakened Dynasty Necrons with Szeras, two C'tan, and bricks of Wraiths.
  • 7th - Jens Gottfried - Genestealer Cult: All in Neophyte / Acolyte GSC.

War At The Westward IV

37-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Lee Mill Bridge, England, United Kingdom on April 27 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Aidan Brocklehurst - Blood Angels (Sons of Sanguinius) - 1st Place

Blood Angels Captain With Jump Pack. Credit: Colin Ward

The List

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2 7 all in

++ Army Roster (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Blood Angels) [1,995pts] ++

+ Configuration +

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

Detachment: Sons of Sanguinius

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+ Epic Hero +

Lemartes [110pts]

The Sanguinor [140pts]

+ Character +

Captain with Jump Pack [105pts]: Artisan of War, Warlord . Melee and Pistol: Hand Flamer, Power Fist

Chaplain [60pts]

Sanguinary Priest with Jump Pack [90pts]

Sanguinary Priest with Jump Pack [90pts]

+ Battleline +

Assault Intercessor Squad [75pts] . Assault Intercessor Sergeant: Hand Flamer, Power Fist . 4x Assault Intercessors: 4x Astartes Chainsword, 4x Heavy Bolt Pistol

+ Infantry +

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs [170pts] . Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack: Astartes Chainsword, Hand Flamer . 7x Assault Intercessors with Jump Pack: 7x Astartes Chainsword, 7x Heavy Bolt Pistol . Assault Intercessors with Jump Pack w/ Plasma Pistol . Assault Intercessors with Jump Pack w/ Plasma Pistol

Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs [85pts] . Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack: Hand Flamer, Power Fist . 3x Assault Intercessors with Jump Pack: 3x Astartes Chainsword, 3x Heavy Bolt Pistol . Assault Intercessors with Jump Pack w/ Plasma Pistol

Death Company Marines [230pts] . Death Company Marine . . Melee and Pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee and Pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee and Pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee and Pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee and Pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee and Pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee and Pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee and Pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee and Pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee and Pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist

Death Company Marines with Jump Packs [260pts] . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist

Death Company Marines with Jump Packs [130pts] . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist . Death Company Marine . . Melee weapon and pistol: Inferno Pistol, Power Fist

Infiltrator Squad [100pts]: Helix Gauntlet, Infiltrator Comms Array . Infiltrator Sergeant . 4x Infiltrators: 4x Bolt Pistol, 4x Close Combat Weapon, 4x Marksman Bolt Carbine

Scout Squad [65pts] . Scout Sergeant: Astartes Chainsword . Scout w/ Heavy Weapon: Missile Launcher . Scouts w/ Astartes Shotgun . 2x Scouts w/ Combat Knife: 2x Bolt Pistol, 2x Close Combat Weapon, 2x Combat Knife

Vanguard Veteran Squad with Jump Packs [210pts] . Vanguard Veteran Sergeant with Jump Pack: Storm Shield . Vanguard Veterans with Jump Packs: Storm Shield . Vanguard Veterans with Jump Packs: Storm Shield . Vanguard Veterans with Jump Packs: Storm Shield . Vanguard Veterans with Jump Packs: Storm Shield . Vanguard Veterans with Jump Packs: Storm Shield . Vanguard Veterans with Jump Packs: Storm Shield . Vanguard Veterans with Jump Packs: Storm Shield . Vanguard Veterans with Jump Packs: Storm Shield . Vanguard Veterans with Jump Packs: Storm Shield

+ Dedicated Transport +

Rhino [75pts]: Hunter Killer Missile

++ Total: [1,995pts] ++

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Archetype

All in Jump Pack BA

Thoughts

Imperium master Aiden takes the BA for a spin, with this face crushing list that slams the YES button on Jump Packs. Van Vets compliment the flying brutality of Death Company to give you a list that will simply pounce from safety to smash your face into pieces at the right moment. If you can't kill it all, very quickly, it will simply kill you very quickly. Excellent work on the event win!

Cameron Giles - Adeptus Custodes (Shield Host) - 2nd Place (Undefeated)

Trajann Valoris Trajann Valoris. Credit: Pendulin

The List

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Custussy (1995 points)

Adeptus Custodes Strike Force (2000 points) Shield Host

CHARACTERS

Blade Champion (145 points) • 1x Vaultswords • Enhancement: Veiled Blade

Shield-Captain (170 points) • 1x Guardian spear • Enhancement: Ceaseless Hunter

Trajann Valoris (160 points) • Warlord • 1x Watcher’s Axe

BATTLELINE

Custodian Guard (225 points) • 5x Custodian Guard • 4x Guardian spear 1x Misericordia 1x Praesidium Shield 1x Vexilla

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

OTHER DATASHEETS

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

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

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

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

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

ALLIED UNITS

Lord Inquisitor Kyria Draxus (75 points) • 1x Dirgesinger 1x Power fist 1x Psychic Tempest

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Archetype

Mixed Arms Custodes

Thoughts

Custodes continue their moves away from massed infantry towards supporting shooting from Caladius, that offers them greater flexibility. The future looks a little bleak for the Golden boys, but this weekend they can hold their heads high once again. Really well done on the top placing.

The Best of the Rest

There were 5 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 3rd - Tom Godfrey - Orks (Waaagh! Tribe): Badrukk, a Battlewagon, plenty of Nobz and supporting utility.
  • 4th - Jack West - Adeptus Custodes (Shield Host): Land Raider / Caladius / Infantry Custodes.
  • 5th - James Mclean - T'au Empire: Triptide, Breacherfish, and plenty of supporting guns.
  • 6th - George McCoulough - Drukhari: Meta Skysplinter with some cheeky Talos.
  • 7th - harry black - Imperial Knights: Canis Rex and three big boy Knights - absolutely epic.

Triple Cities GT @ Dragon Master Games

29-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Binghamton, NY, United States on April 27 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Clarence Ellsworth - Space Wolves (Stormlance Task Force) - 1st Place

Credit: "Contemptor" Kevin Stillman

The List

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THERE IS NO ACT I CAN COMMIT WHICH IS WRONG ++ Army Roster (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Space Wolves) [2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

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

Detachment: Stormlance Task Force

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+ Character +

Lieutenant with Combi-weapon [70pts]

Wolf Guard Battle Leader on Thunderwolf [95pts]: Portents of Wisdom, Power fist . Storm shield and close combat weapon

Wolf Guard Battle Leader on Thunderwolf [90pts]: Hunter's Instincts, Power fist . Storm shield and close combat weapon

Wolf Guard Battle Leader on Thunderwolf [80pts]: Power fist . Storm shield and close combat weapon

Wolf Lord on Thunderwolf [100pts]: Power Fist . Relic shield and close combat weapon

Wolf Lord on Thunderwolf [125pts]: Fury of the Storm, Power Fist, Warlord . Relic shield and close combat weapon

+ Infantry +

Inceptor Squad [130pts]: Assault Bolters . 2x Inceptor: 2x Close Combat Weapon . Inceptor Sergeant

Inceptor Squad [130pts]: Assault Bolters . 2x Inceptor: 2x Close Combat Weapon . Inceptor Sergeant

Infiltrator Squad [100pts]: Helix Gauntlet, Infiltrator Comms Array . Infiltrator Sergeant . 4x Infiltrators: 4x Bolt Pistol, 4x Close Combat Weapon, 4x Marksman Bolt Carbine

Scout Squad [65pts] . Scout Sergeant: Astartes Shotgun . Scout w/ Heavy Weapon: Missile Launcher . Scout w/ Scout Sniper Rifle . 2x Scouts w/ Astartes Shotgun: 2x Astartes Shotgun, 2x Bolt Pistol, 2x Close Combat Weapon

Scout Squad [65pts] . Scout Sergeant: Astartes Shotgun . Scout w/ Heavy Weapon: Missile Launcher . Scout w/ Scout Sniper Rifle . 2x Scouts w/ Astartes Shotgun: 2x Astartes Shotgun, 2x Bolt Pistol, 2x Close Combat Weapon

Wulfen [80pts] . 5x Wulfen w/ hammer, shield and launcher: 5x Storm shield, 5x Stormfrag auto-launcher, 5x Wulfen hammer

Wulfen [80pts] . 5x Wulfen w/ hammer, shield and launcher: 5x Storm shield, 5x Stormfrag auto-launcher, 5x Wulfen hammer

+ Mounted +

Thunderwolf Cavalry [180pts] . 6x Thunderwolf w/ storm shield: 6x Crushing teeth and claws, 6x Heirloom weapon, 6x Storm shield

Thunderwolf Cavalry [180pts] . 6x Thunderwolf w/ storm shield: 6x Crushing teeth and claws, 6x Heirloom weapon, 6x Storm shield

Thunderwolf Cavalry [180pts] . 6x Thunderwolf w/ storm shield: 6x Crushing teeth and claws, 6x Heirloom weapon, 6x Storm shield

+ Vehicle +

Gladiator Lancer [160pts]: 2 Fragstorm Grenade Launchers, Icarus Rocket Pod, Ironhail Heavy Stubber

+ Allied Units +

Callidus Assassin [90pts]

++ Total: [2,000pts] ++

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Archetype

Wolf Jail

Thoughts

An event win for the yeeting power of Space Wolves, filling that board and singing songs of their heroism as they pummel you from the back of a good boy. Small bits of supporting tech - Inceptors and a Lancer - ensure that this list isn't entirely one note and can react to different opponents, and I feel that this approach will be more common as the Wolf Jail players begin to iterate on the build. Really well done on the event win!

The Best of the Rest

There were 4 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 2nd - Sam Bouabane - Aeldari (Battle Host): Massed Fire Dragon Falcons, Hornets and War Walkers.
  • 3rd - Alex Miller - Necrons (Hypercrypt Legion): Monolith / C'tan Hypercrypt.
  • 4th - Chris martens - Aeldari (Battle Host): The Avatar and ELDRAD Freaking ULTHRAN lead out a horde of Aspect Warriors.
  • 5th - Bill Shyne - Adeptus Mechanicus: Massed Vanguard and Chickens with some Onager support at range.

Saarhammer 40k #36 GT 2 Tage

28-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Saarbrücken, Saarland, DE on April 27 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.

Arne Zerndt - Aeldari (Battle Host) - 1st Place

Credit: Wings

The List

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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + PLAYER NAME: Arne + TEAM NAME: HDplus [BreakingHeads] + FACTION KEYWORD: Aeldari - Craftworlds + DETACHMENT: Battle Host + TOTAL ARMY POINTS: 2000pts + + WARLORD: Char1: Autarch Wayleaper + ENHANCEMENT: The Phoenix Gem (on Char1: Autarch Wayleaper) + NUMBER OF UNITS: 20 + SECONDARY: - Bring It Down: 1x3 - Assassination: 3 Characters +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

CHARACTER

Char1: 1x Autarch Wayleaper (140 pts) 1 with Star Glaive, Dragon Fusion Gun • Warlord, Mandiblasters Enhancement: The Phoenix Gem (+25 pts)

Char2: 1x Fuegan (115 pts) 1 with Searsong, The Fire Axe

Char3: 1x Yvraine (100 pts) 1 with Kha-vir, the Sword of Sorrows, Storm of Whispers

BATTLELINE

11x Storm Guardians (115 pts) • 1x Serpent's Scale Platform 1 • 4x Storm Guardian 4 with Guardian Combat Weapon, Shuriken Pistol • 2x Storm Guardian with Aeldari Flamer 2 with Aeldari Flamer • 2x Storm Guardian with Guardian Fusion Gun 2 with Guardian Fusion Gun • 2x Storm Guardian with Power Sword 2 with Aeldari power sword, Shuriken Pistol

OTHER DATASHEETS

5x Dark Reapers (80 pts) • 4x Dark Reaper 4 with Close combat weapon, Reaper Launcher • 1x Dark Reaper Exarch 1 with Close combat weapon, Tempest Launcher

5x Dark Reapers (80 pts) • 4x Dark Reaper 4 with Close combat weapon, Reaper Launcher • 1x Dark Reaper Exarch 1 with Close combat weapon, Tempest Launcher

5x Dark Reapers (80 pts) • 4x Dark Reaper 4 with Close combat weapon, Reaper Launcher • 1x Dark Reaper Exarch 1 with Close combat weapon, Tempest Launcher

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

5x Shadow Spectres (95 pts) • 5x Shadow Spectre 5 with Close combat weapon, Prism Rifle

5x Shadow Spectres (95 pts) • 5x Shadow Spectre 5 with Close combat weapon, Prism Rifle

5x Swooping Hawks (75 pts) • 4x Swooping Hawk 4 with Close combat weapon, Lasblaster • 1x Swooping Hawk Exarch 1 with Aeldari Power Sword, Close combat weapon, Hawk's Talon

5x Swooping Hawks (75 pts) • 4x Swooping Hawk 4 with Close combat weapon, Lasblaster • 1x Swooping Hawk Exarch 1 with Aeldari Power Sword, Close combat weapon, Hawk's Talon

5x Swooping Hawks (75 pts) • 4x Swooping Hawk 4 with Close combat weapon, Lasblaster • 1x Swooping Hawk Exarch 1 with Aeldari Power Sword, Close combat weapon, Hawk's Talon

11x Troupe (165 pts) • 1x Lead Player 1 with Aeldari power sword, Fusion Pistol • 3x Player with Fusion Pistol 3 with Fusion Pistol, Harlequin's Special Weapon • 3x Player with Harlequin's Special Weapon 3 with Harlequin's Special Weapon, Shuriken Pistol • 4x Player with Neuro Disruptor 4 with Neuro Disruptor, Harlequin's Special Weapon

5x Warp Spiders (115 pts) • 4x Warp Spider 4 with Close combat weapon, Deathspinner • 1x Warp Spider Exarch 1 with Close combat weapon, 2x Deathspinner, Powerblades

5x Warp Spiders (115 pts) • 4x Warp Spider 4 with Close combat weapon, Deathspinner • 1x Warp Spider Exarch 1 with Close combat weapon, 2x Deathspinner, Powerblades

5x Warp Spiders (115 pts) • 4x Warp Spider 4 with Close combat weapon, Deathspinner • 1x Warp Spider Exarch 1 with Close combat weapon, 2x Deathspinner, Powerblades

2x Skyweavers (95 pts) • 2x Skyweaver 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Skyweaver Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive

2x Skyweavers (95 pts) • 2x Skyweaver 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Skyweaver Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive

1x Wave Serpent (120 pts) 1 with Wraithbone Hull, Shuriken Cannon, Twin Bright Lance

Archetype

Go-Wide Aeldari

Thoughts

Eldar continue to find their groove in the game after falling from the loftiest heights of 'usually can't lose'. They have bad match ups now but in skilled hands remain utterly devastating. The Yvarine Troupe is an incredibly tarpit unit, deceptively durable and punchy and capable to providing some solidity for a faction that often lacks it. MSU Aspects punch and tick off cards on a whim, and the Haywire Skyweavers help to keep all these pesky tank lists honest. No D Cannons at all here, instead the mantle of 'shooting you from behind a wall' passes to three squads of Dark Reapers. A very cool list, well done to Arne on the win.

The Best of the Rest

There were 4 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
  • 2nd - Fred Otto - Chaos Knights (Traitoris Lance): Not a Daemon in sight, just pure unbridled War Dog spam. Glorious.
  • 3rd - Guillaume Dusaussois - Black Templars (Ironstorm Spearhead): Black Templars Ironstorm with a tonne of tanks.
  • 4th - liam Vsl - Chaos Space Marines (Slaves to Darkness): Tradey-punchy CSM with lots of Chosen, Rhinos, and some supporting shooting.
  • 5th - Sebastian Gehart - Necrons: Triple Monolith Hypercrypt, you absolute monster.

Wrap Up

That's it for this week folks! New meta beckons - just how different it will be is going to take a week or four to figure out, but the slate has certainly shuffled some things around and the new books should make a splash imminently- whether that's Orks jumping into the play pool, or Custodes slipping out to get a towel and read a book somewhere a bit safer. The game is spicy and full of life right now so get out and play that thing you like with the guns or the melee or the not dying, whatever it is you get up in the morning for. Be well out there!

Lowest of Men, out.

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