Part 2, and plenty more healthy variety to consider - we've even got an AdMech showdown that
isn't Skitarii Hunter Cohort. Wonders may never cease. It's
Lowest of Men in charge today, covering:
- TGX Warhammer 40,000 Event
- I Gt Ciudad de Avila
- Hee Yaw GT 2024
- J-Town Throwdown
If you're looking for any of the following, go check out
part 1 with Wings:
- THE SHEFFIELD 40K SUPER MAJOR
- Denver 40K Fight Club July Open
- Exterminatus IX: Sosig Party
- Hometown 40K
- Midsummer O.P.A. 2024 WH40K
TGX Warhammer 40,000 Event
98-player, 6-round Grand Tournament in Mississauga, ON, CA on July 13 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in
Best Coast Pairings.
Nick Jagiello - Astra Militarum (Combined Regiment) - 1st Place
Leman Russ Demolisher. Credit: Rockfish
The List
Army List - Click to Expand
Interpretive Dance Contest Wooden Spoon Recipient (2000 points)
Astra Militarum
Strike Force (2000 points)
Combined Regiment
CHARACTERS
Lord Solar Leontus (125 points)
• Warlord
• 1x Conquest
1x Konstantin's hooves
1x Sol's Righteous Gaze
Militarum Tempestus Command Squad (70 points)
• 1x Tempestor Prime
• 1x Plasma pistol
1x Tempestus dagger
• 4x Tempestus Scion
• 4x Close combat weapon
1x Grenade launcher
1x Hot-shot volley gun
1x Meltagun
1x Plasma gun
Tank Commander (220 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Demolisher battle cannon
1x Heavy stubber
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Lascannon
2x Multi-melta
• Enhancement: Grand Strategist
DEDICATED TRANSPORTS
Chimera (70 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Chimera heavy flamer
1x Heavy flamer
1x Heavy stubber
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Lasgun array
Chimera (70 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Chimera heavy flamer
1x Heavy flamer
1x Heavy stubber
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Lasgun array
Chimera (70 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Chimera heavy bolter
1x Heavy bolter
1x Heavy stubber
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Lasgun array
Chimera (70 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Chimera heavy bolter
1x Heavy bolter
1x Heavy stubber
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Lasgun array
OTHER DATASHEETS
Attilan Rough Riders (120 points)
• 1x Rough Rider Sergeant
• 1x Hunting lance
1x Lasgun
1x Laspistol
1x Power sabre
1x Steed's hooves
• 9x Rough Rider
• 9x Hunting lance
9x Lasgun
9x Laspistol
9x Steed's hooves
Attilan Rough Riders (120 points)
• 1x Rough Rider Sergeant
• 1x Hunting lance
1x Lasgun
1x Laspistol
1x Power sabre
1x Steed's hooves
• 9x Rough Rider
• 9x Hunting lance
9x Lasgun
9x Laspistol
9x Steed's hooves
Bullgryn Squad (180 points)
• 1x Bullgryn Bone 'ead
• 1x Brute Shield
1x Bullgryn maul
1x Close combat weapon
• 5x Bullgryn
• 5x Brute Shield
5x Bullgryn maul
5x Close combat weapon
Bullgryn Squad (90 points)
• 1x Bullgryn Bone 'ead
• 1x Brute Shield
1x Bullgryn maul
1x Close combat weapon
• 2x Bullgryn
• 2x Brute Shield
2x Bullgryn maul
2x Close combat weapon
Bullgryn Squad (90 points)
• 1x Bullgryn Bone 'ead
• 1x Brute Shield
1x Bullgryn maul
1x Close combat weapon
• 2x Bullgryn
• 2x Brute Shield
2x Bullgryn maul
2x Close combat weapon
Leman Russ Exterminator (170 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Exterminator autocannon
1x Heavy stubber
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Lascannon
2x Multi-melta
Leman Russ Exterminator (170 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Exterminator autocannon
1x Heavy stubber
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Lascannon
2x Multi-melta
Ogryn Squad (65 points)
• 1x Ogryn Bone 'ead
• 1x Ripper gun
• 2x Ogryn
• 2x Ripper gun
Ogryn Squad (65 points)
• 1x Ogryn Bone 'ead
• 1x Ripper gun
• 2x Ogryn
• 2x Ripper gun
Rapier Laser Destroyer Battery (35 points)
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Laser destroyer
Tempestus Scions (100 points)
• 1x Tempestor
• 1x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
• 9x Tempestus Scion
• 9x Close combat weapon
5x Hot-shot lasgun
2x Meltagun
2x Plasma gun
Tempestus Scions (50 points)
• 1x Tempestor
• 1x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
• 4x Tempestus Scion
• 4x Close combat weapon
2x Hot-shot lasgun
1x Meltagun
1x Plasma gun
Tempestus Scions (50 points)
• 1x Tempestor
• 1x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
• 4x Tempestus Scion
• 4x Close combat weapon
2x Hot-shot lasgun
1x Meltagun
1x Plasma gun
Archetype
Guard Mixed Arms
Thoughts
A storming victory for the Astra Militarum here, who demonstrate the power of any faction able to marshal a horde of scoring, denial, and offence options in the Pariah pack. The days of shelling from behind a wall are over, but the days of transport rush, precision melee pieces and some serious shooting in support are very much just beginning.
I really like the MSU Bullgrun and Ogryns to give you cheap, durable units that can tick away cards and actions as well as offering output as required. This list feels like it has tools for every situation, very well set up indeed for playing the whole suite of missions and secret missions the new meta asks of it. Really, really well done!
John Henry - Orks (War Horde) - 2nd Place
Credit: Tom Alexander
The List
Army List - Click to Expand
FACTION KEYWORD: Xenos - Orks
+ DETACHMENT: War Horde
+ TOTAL ARMY POINTS: 1995pts
+
+ WARLORD: Char8: Ghazghkull Thraka
+ ENHANCEMENT: Kunnin' But Brutal (on Char2: Beastboss)
& Kunnin' But Brutal (on Char2: Beastboss)
& Follow Me Ladz (on Char3: Warboss)
& Follow Me Ladz (on Char3: Warboss)
& Supa-Cybork Body (on Char6: Warboss in Mega Armour)
& Supa-Cybork Body (on Char6: Warboss in Mega Armour)
+ NUMBER OF UNITS: 22
+ SECONDARY: - Bring It Down: 3x3 - Assassination: 8 Characters
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Char1: 1x Beastboss (80 pts): Beast Snagga klaw, Beastchoppa, Shoota
Char2: 1x Beastboss (95 pts): Beast Snagga klaw, Beastchoppa, Shoota
Enhancement: Kunnin' But Brutal (+15 pts)
Char3: 1x Warboss (90 pts): Kombi-weapon, Twin slugga, Attack squig, Power klaw
Enhancement: Follow Me Ladz (+25 pts)
Char4: 1x Warboss (65 pts): Kombi-weapon, Twin slugga, Attack squig, Power klaw
Char5: 1x Warboss (65 pts): Kombi-weapon, Twin slugga, Attack squig, Power klaw
Char6: 1x Warboss in Mega Armour (95 pts): 'Uge choppa, Big shoota
Enhancement: Supa-Cybork Body (+15 pts)
Char7: 1x Boss Snikrot (95 pts): Mork's Teeth, Slugga
Char8: 2x Ghazghkull Thraka (235 pts): Warlord
• 1x Ghazghkull Thraka: Gork's Klaw, Mork's Roar
• 1x Makari: Makari's stabba
10x Beast Snagga Boyz (105 pts)
• 1x Beast Snagga Nob: Power snappa, Slugga
• 9x Beast Snagga Boy: 9 with Choppa, Slugga
10x Beast Snagga Boyz (105 pts)
• 1x Beast Snagga Nob: Power snappa, Slugga
• 9x Beast Snagga Boy: 9 with Choppa, Slugga
10x Boyz (85 pts)
• 1x Boss Nob: Power klaw, Slugga
• 9x Boy: 9 with Choppa, Slugga
5x Flash Gitz (80 pts): Ammo Runt
• 1x Kaptin: Choppa, Snazzgun
• 4x Flash Gitz: 4 with Choppa, Snazzgun
11x Gretchin (40 pts): 10x Gretchin, Runtherd
11x Gretchin (40 pts): 10x Gretchin, Runtherd
2x Meganobz (80 pts): 2 with Killsaw, Power klaw
10x Nobz (210 pts): 2x Ammo Runt
• 1x Boss Nob: Power klaw, Slugga
• 9x Nob: 9 with Power klaw, Slugga
5x Nobz (105 pts): Ammo Runt
• 1x Boss Nob: Power klaw, Slugga
• 4x Nob: 4 with Power klaw, Slugga
5x Stormboyz (65 pts)
• 1x Boss Nob: Slugga, Power klaw
• 4x Stormboy: 4 with Choppa, Slugga
5x Stormboyz (65 pts)
• 1x Boss Nob: Slugga, Power klaw
• 4x Stormboy: 4 with Choppa, Slugga
1x Trukk (65 pts): Big shoota, Spiked wheels
1x Trukk (65 pts): Big shoota, Spiked wheels
1x Trukk (65 pts): Big shoota, Spiked wheels
Archetype
Ork Trukk Rush
Thoughts
Speaking of 'having tonnes of stuff', the Orks are still kicking! I think the greenskins copped harsher nerfs than were warranted in the dataslate, but the fact remains that in skilled hands a go-wide, activation locking Ork list can thrive in Pariah if it can dodge one or two match ups.
War Horde facilitates this best, so I can anticipate a degree of frustration amongst the Ork faithful as they are nudged back towards the index, but this list from John highlights exactly why. Literal trukkloads of trading pieces, scoring pieces, and primary denial options, some Haymakers from Nobz and Ghaz, and plenty of sneaky utility tech as well. Really well done on the top placing.
Sam Procopio - Blood Angels (Sons of Sanguinius) - 3rd Place
Blood Angels Death Company. Credit: Jack Hunter
The List
Army List - Click to Expand
BA Task Force (2000 Points)
Space Marines
Blood Angels
Sons of Sanguinius
Strike Force (2000 Points)
CHARACTERS
Captain with Jump Pack (105 Points)
• Warlord
• 1x Relic Shield
1x Thunder hammer
• Enhancements: Artisan of War
Lemartes (120 Points)
• 1x Bolt Pistol
1x The Blood Crozius
Sanguinary Priest with Jump Pack (100 Points)
• 1x Astartes chainsword
1x Bolt Pistol
Sanguinary Priest with Jump Pack (100 Points)
• 1x Astartes chainsword
1x Bolt Pistol
OTHER DATASHEETS
Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 Points)
• 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack
• 1x Heavy bolt pistol
1x Power fist
• 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs
• 4x Astartes chainsword
4x Heavy bolt pistol
Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 Points)
• 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack
• 1x Heavy bolt pistol
1x Power fist
• 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs
• 4x Astartes chainsword
4x Heavy bolt pistol
Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 Points)
• 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack
• 1x Heavy bolt pistol
1x Power fist
• 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs
• 4x Astartes chainsword
4x Heavy bolt pistol
Baal Predator (125 Points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Baal flamestorm cannon
2x Heavy flamer
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Storm bolter
Death Company Marines with Jump Packs (280 Points)
• 10x Death Company Marine with Jump Pack
• 10x Inferno pistol
10x Power fist
Death Company Marines with Jump Packs (140 Points)
• 5x Death Company Marine with Jump Pack
• 5x Inferno pistol
5x Power fist
Death Company Marines with Jump Packs (140 Points)
• 5x Death Company Marine with Jump Pack
• 5x Inferno pistol
5x Power fist
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
• 4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
3x Combat knife
1x Heavy bolter
Scout Squad (65 Points)
• 1x Scout Sergeant
• 1x Astartes chainsword
1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
• 4x Scout
• 4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
3x Combat knife
1x Heavy bolter
Vanguard Veteran Squad with Jump Packs (210 Points)
• 1x Vanguard Veteran Sergeant with Jump Pack
• 1x Storm Shield
1x Vanguard Veteran weapon
• 9x Vanguard Veteran with Jump Pack
• 9x Storm Shield
9x Vanguard Veteran weapon
Vanguard Veteran Squad with Jump Packs (210 Points)
• 1x Vanguard Veteran Sergeant with Jump Pack
• 1x Storm Shield
1x Vanguard Veteran weapon
• 9x Vanguard Veteran with Jump Pack
• 9x Storm Shield
9x Vanguard Veteran weapon
Exported with App Version: v1.18.0 (41), Data Version: v434
Archetype
Blood Angels Mixed Arms
Thoughts
Blood Angels continue their strong start to Pariah here, and this list outlines some of the tools driving this success. The recent emergence of 10 bricks of Van Vets with Sanguinary Priests gives the BA a tool they didn't previously have - a unit that can keep up with the general 'flying murder' theme of the detachment, but is also obnoxiously durable and capable of creating bad trades and / or commitments to deal with it.
This opens up so much space for the deadlier MSU units to work with and means you can reliably force a 'go turn' that doesn't end in you being completely evaporated. Baal Predators offer some overwatch for pesky opposing pushes, making this a really fierce, well balanced take on arguably the strongest army in the game at this moment in time. Really well done!
Daniel Guarnaccia - Dark Angels (Gladius Task Force) - 4th Place
Credit: Kevin Stillman
The List
Army List - Click to Expand
Space Marines (1995 Points)
Space Marines
Dark Angels
Gladius Task Force
Strike Force (2000 Points)
CHARACTERS
Apothecary Biologis (85 Points)
• 1x Absolvor bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
• Enhancements: Fire Discipline
Azrael (105 Points)
• Warlord
• 1x Lion's Wrath
1x The Lion Helm
1x The Sword of Secrets
Techmarine (55 Points)
• 1x Forge bolter
1x Grav-pistol
1x Omnissian power axe
1x Servo-arm
BATTLELINE
Assault Intercessor Squad (75 Points)
• 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant
• 1x Hand flamer
1x Thunder hammer
• 4x Assault Intercessor
• 4x Astartes chainsword
4x Heavy bolt pistol
OTHER DATASHEETS
Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 Points)
• 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack
• 1x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
• 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs
• 4x Astartes chainsword
3x Heavy bolt pistol
1x Plasma pistol
Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 Points)
• 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack
• 1x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
• 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs
• 4x Astartes chainsword
3x Heavy bolt pistol
1x Plasma pistol
Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 Points)
• 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack
• 1x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
• 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs
• 4x Astartes chainsword
3x Heavy bolt pistol
1x Plasma pistol
Deathwing Knights (235 Points)
• 1x Watcher in the Dark
• 1x Knight Master
• 1x Great weapon of the Unforgiven
• 4x Deathwing Knight
• 4x Mace of absolution
Deathwing Knights (235 Points)
• 1x Knight Master
• 1x Great weapon of the Unforgiven
• 4x Deathwing Knight
• 4x Mace of absolution
Deathwing Knights (235 Points)
• 1x Knight Master
• 1x Great weapon of the Unforgiven
• 4x Deathwing Knight
• 4x Mace of absolution
Eradicator Squad (190 Points)
• 1x Eradicator Sergeant
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Melta rifle
• 5x Eradicator
• 5x Bolt pistol
5x Close combat weapon
3x Melta rifle
2x Multi-melta
Gladiator Reaper (160 Points)
• 1x Armoured hull
1x Icarus rocket pod
1x Ironhail heavy stubber
2x Tempest bolter
1x Twin heavy onslaught gatling cannon
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
4x Marksman bolt carbine
Repulsor (180 Points)
• 1x Armoured hull
1x Heavy onslaught gatling cannon
1x Hunter-slayer missile
1x Repulsor defensive array
1x Twin lascannon
ALLIED UNITS
Callidus Assassin (100 Points)
• 1x Neural shredder
1x Phase sword and poison blades
Exported with App Version: v1.18.0 (41), Data Version: v434
Archetype
Gladius Dark Angels
Thoughts
Dark Angels are back, baby. No longer shackled to sticking Azrael behind a joyless wall of tanks, the slate has brought them back in style. Deathwing Knights make out like bandits with their improved offensive profiles, and are particularly potent in Gladius (as, indeed, are the entire chapter frankly), where being able to turn on the advance and charge, or reactive move away from enemy counter offensives makes them considerably more flexible.
This list also doubles down on the recent trend of 'tonnes of Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs' - it might, I think, be time to start pondering if these have hit a point of being a bit too cheap and obvious as a plug in now... Plenty of armour and hard target removal is jammed in in support, and I really like the versatility on display in this list, really well done on the top placing!
The Best of the Rest
There were 6 more players on 5-1 records. They were:
- 5th - Adrien Mindjimba - Black Templars: Righteous Crusaders melee MSU in transports.
- 6th - Alex Dunn - Death Guard: VSL-style Plague Marine Rhino / armour rush.
- 7th - Nicholas Redford - Thousand Sons: Tsons Goodstuff with a Vortex Beast.
- 8th - Luc Bourdages - Grey Knights: GK hull spam with Redeemer and DK.
- 9th - Ramy Tawil - Tyranids: Synaptic Nexus 'Nids with one of each Norn - you absolute hero.
- 10th - Christian Vavaroutsos - Adeptus Mechanicus: Hunter Cohort with a load of Vanguard, Ironstriders and Dragoons.
I Gt Ciudad de Avila
74-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Ávila, CL, España on July 13 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.
Cajolín waif - Blood Angels (Gladius Task Force) - 1st Place
Flesh Tearers Death Company Dreadnoughts. Credit: Drybrush Threepwood
The List
Army List - Click to Expand
Gladius? (2000 points)
Space Marines
Blood Angels
Strike Force (2000 points)
Gladius Task Force
CHARACTERS
Apothecary Biologis (85 points)
• 1x Absolvor bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
• Enhancement: Fire Discipline
Lemartes (120 points)
• Warlord
• 1x Bolt Pistol
1x The Blood Crozius
BATTLELINE
Intercessor Squad (80 points)
• 1x Intercessor Sergeant
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Hand flamer
1x Power fist
• 4x Intercessor
• 1x Astartes grenade launcher
4x Bolt pistol
4x Bolt rifle
4x Close combat weapon
OTHER DATASHEETS
Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 points)
• 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack
• 1x Hand flamer
1x Power fist
• 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs
• 4x Astartes chainsword
3x Heavy bolt pistol
1x Plasma pistol
Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 points)
• 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack
• 1x Hand flamer
1x Power fist
• 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs
• 4x Astartes chainsword
3x Heavy bolt pistol
1x Plasma pistol
Baal Predator (125 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Baal flamestorm cannon
2x Heavy flamer
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Storm bolter
Baal Predator (125 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Baal flamestorm cannon
2x Heavy flamer
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Storm bolter
Death Company Dreadnought (145 points)
• 1x Heavy flamer
1x Magna-grapple
1x Meltagun
1x Twin Furioso fists
Death Company Dreadnought (145 points)
• 1x Heavy flamer
1x Magna-grapple
1x Meltagun
1x Twin Furioso fists
Death Company Dreadnought (145 points)
• 1x Heavy flamer
1x Magna-grapple
1x Meltagun
1x Twin Furioso fists
Death Company Marines with Jump Packs (280 points)
• 10x Death Company Marine with Jump Pack
• 10x Inferno pistol
10x Power fist
Eradicator Squad (190 points)
• 1x Eradicator Sergeant
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Melta rifle
• 5x Eradicator
• 5x Bolt pistol
5x Close combat weapon
3x Melta rifle
2x Multi-melta
Infiltrator Squad (100 points)
• 1x Infiltrator Sergeant
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Marksman bolt carbine
• 4x Infiltrator
• 4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
1x Helix Gauntlet
1x Infiltrator Comms Array
4x Marksman bolt carbine
Librarian Dreadnought (170 points)
• 1x Blood Lance
1x Furioso fist
1x Furioso force halberd
1x Meltagun
Scout Squad (65 points)
• 1x Scout Sergeant
• 1x Astartes chainsword
1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
• 4x Scout
• 4x Bolt pistol
2x Boltgun
4x Close combat weapon
1x Missile launcher
1x Scout sniper rifle
Scout Squad (65 points)
• 1x Scout Sergeant
• 1x Astartes chainsword
1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
• 4x Scout
• 4x Bolt pistol
2x Boltgun
4x Close combat weapon
1x Heavy bolter
1x Scout sniper rifle
Exported with App Version: v1.17.0 (45), Data Version: v430
Archetype
Ain't no party like a Dreadnaught party
Thoughts
Ok- this list is amazing and leans into a bunch of the more entertaining aspects of the BA index. Libby Dread is there to teleport some Eradicators right into the murder zone and blap an enemy tank, and triple DC Dreads can cause some absolute havoc if they start chain reacting in the central skirmish. Gladius lets the slightly more diverse range of tools on offer here function logically, and it's fair to say the suite of units available to Blood Angels at the moment actually work in quite a number of the detachments. Down the line we might see more of this kind of experimentation! Well done on taking down the event win with such an innovative, and frankly, fun list. Great work.
Ruben Bilbao fraile - Death Guard (Plague Company) - 2nd Place (Undefeated)
Blackstone Fortress Plague Marine by Craig "MasterSlowPoke" Sniffen
The List
Army List - Click to Expand
GT Avila (2000 points)
Death Guard
Strike Force (2000 points)
Plague Company
CHARACTERS
Biologus Putrifier (60 points)
• 1x Hyper blight grenades
1x Injector pistol
1x Plague knives
Foul Blightspawn (70 points)
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Plague sprayer
• Enhancement: The Droning (Aura)
Malignant Plaguecaster (65 points)
• 1x Corrupted staff
1x Plague Wind
1x Plague bolt pistol
Malignant Plaguecaster (65 points)
• 1x Corrupted staff
1x Plague Wind
1x Plague bolt pistol
Typhus (80 points)
• Warlord
• 1x Master-crafted manreaper
BATTLELINE
Plague Marines (180 points)
• 1x Plague Champion
• 1x Heavy plague weapon
1x Plasma gun
• 9x Plague Marine
• 4x Bubotic weapons
3x Heavy plague weapon
2x Meltagun
9x Plague knives
Plague Marines (90 points)
• 1x Plague Champion
• 1x Heavy plague weapon
1x Plasma gun
• 4x Plague Marine
• 2x Bubotic weapons
2x Heavy plague weapon
4x Plague knives
Plague Marines (90 points)
• 1x Plague Champion
• 1x Heavy plague weapon
1x Plasma gun
• 4x Plague Marine
• 1x Blight launcher
2x Bubotic weapons
4x Plague knives
1x Plague spewer
DEDICATED TRANSPORTS
Death Guard Rhino (75 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Havoc launcher
1x Plague combi-bolter
1x Plague combi-bolter
Death Guard Rhino (75 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Havoc launcher
1x Plague combi-bolter
1x Plague combi-bolter
OTHER DATASHEETS
Death Guard Cultists (50 points)
• 1x Death Guard Cultist Champion
• 1x Brutal assault weapon
1x Cultist firearm
• 9x Death Guard Cultist
• 9x Brutal assault weapon
6x Cultist firearm
1x Flamer
1x Grenade launcher
1x Heavy stubber
Death Guard Cultists (50 points)
• 1x Death Guard Cultist Champion
• 1x Brutal assault weapon
1x Cultist firearm
• 9x Death Guard Cultist
• 9x Brutal assault weapon
6x Cultist firearm
1x Flamer
1x Grenade launcher
1x Heavy stubber
Deathshroud Terminators (120 points)
• 1x Deathshroud Champion
• 1x Manreaper
1x Plaguespurt gauntlet
1x Plaguespurt gauntlet
• 2x Deathshroud Terminator
• 2x Manreaper
2x Plaguespurt gauntlet
Deathshroud Terminators (120 points)
• 1x Deathshroud Champion
• 1x Manreaper
1x Plaguespurt gauntlet
1x Plaguespurt gauntlet
• 2x Deathshroud Terminator
• 2x Manreaper
2x Plaguespurt gauntlet
Foetid Bloat-Drone (90 points)
• 1x Fleshmower
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
Plagueburst Crawler (180 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Heavy slugger
1x Plagueburst mortar
2x Plaguespitter
Plagueburst Crawler (180 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
2x Entropy cannon
1x Heavy slugger
1x Plagueburst mortar
Plagueburst Crawler (180 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
2x Entropy cannon
1x Heavy slugger
1x Plagueburst mortar
Exported with App Version: v1.17.0 (45), Data Version: v430
Archetype
Death Guard Mixed Arms
Thoughts
A podium for the Death Guard, who've been a bit quieter of late but remain a potent force in the right hands. In an increasingly combat centric meta sneaking some Plaguecasters in to create perilous charges makes sense, and it seems the Blighthauler has finally arrived at a price point where the plug in logically alongside more commonly seen Daemon Engines. All told a well rounded list capable of setting up shop mid board and making a lot of trouble, very well done.
Sergio Rodríguez - Ultramarines (Vanguard Spearhead) - 3rd Place
Rainbow Warriors Combi-weapon Lieutenant by Craig "MasterSlowPoke" Sniffen
The List
Army List - Click to Expand
Avila GT(1995 points)
Space Marines
Ultramarines
Strike Force (2000 points)
Vanguard Spearhead
CHARACTERS
Apothecary Biologis (80 points)
• 1x Absolvor bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
• Enhancement: The Blade Driven Deep
Captain in Gravis Armour (80 points)
• 1x Boltstorm gauntlet
1x Power fist
1x Relic chainsword
Lieutenant with Combi-weapon (100 points)
• 1x Combi-weapon
1x Paired combat blades
• Enhancement: Shadow War Veteran
Marneus Calgar (185 points)
• 1x Marneus Calgar
• Warlord
• 1x Gauntlets of Ultramar
• 2x Victrix Honour Guard
• 2x Victrix power sword
Uriel Ventris (75 points)
• 1x Bolt Pistol
1x Invictus
1x Sword of Idaeus
OTHER DATASHEETS
Aggressor Squad (240 points)
• 1x Aggressor Sergeant
• 1x Auto boltstorm gauntlets
1x Fragstorm grenade launcher
1x Twin power fists
• 5x Aggressor
• 5x Auto boltstorm gauntlets
5x Fragstorm grenade launcher
5x Twin power fists
Company Heroes (95 points)
• 1x Ancient
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Bolt rifle
1x Close combat weapon
• 1x Company Champion
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Master-crafted power weapon
• 2x Company Veteran
• 2x Bolt pistol
2x Close combat weapon
1x Master-crafted bolt rifle
1x Master-crafted heavy bolter
Eradicator Squad (190 points)
• 1x Eradicator Sergeant
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Melta rifle
• 5x Eradicator
• 5x Bolt pistol
5x Close combat weapon
3x Melta rifle
2x Multi-melta
Inceptor Squad (130 points)
• 1x Inceptor Sergeant
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Plasma exterminators
• 2x Inceptor
• 2x Close combat weapon
2x Plasma exterminators
Inceptor Squad (130 points)
• 1x Inceptor Sergeant
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Plasma exterminators
• 2x Inceptor
• 2x Close combat weapon
2x Plasma exterminators
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
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
Repulsor Executioner (220 points)
• 1x Armoured hull
1x Heavy laser destroyer
1x Heavy onslaught gatling cannon
1x Icarus rocket pod
1x Ironhail heavy stubber
1x Repulsor Executioner defensive array
1x Twin Icarus ironhail heavy stubber
1x Twin heavy bolter
Scout Squad (65 points)
• 1x Scout Sergeant
• 1x Astartes chainsword
1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
• 4x Scout
• 4x Bolt pistol
2x Boltgun
4x Close combat weapon
1x Heavy bolter
1x Scout sniper rifle
Scout Squad (65 points)
• 1x Scout Sergeant
• 1x Astartes chainsword
1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
• 4x Scout
• 4x Bolt pistol
2x Boltgun
4x Close combat weapon
1x Heavy bolter
1x Scout sniper rifle
Storm Speeder Thunderstrike (160 points)
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Stormfury missiles
1x Thunderstrike las-talon
1x Twin Icarus rocket pod
Exported with App Version: v1.17.0 (45), Data Version: v430
Archetype
Ultramarines Vanguard
Thoughts
An evolution on the Lennon-style Ultras Vanguard, which remains an exceptionally frustrating list to get to grips with and put away with plenty of output and counterplay of its own. Adding a few solid hard targets in in the form of a Repulsor and Storm Speeder opens up some additional angles of attack, with the powerful but expensive Centurion brick left at home in favour of spreading the threats wider. A very strong build that requires careful play, really well done.
Arcuos - Pedro Delgado - Black Templars (Gladius Task Force) - 4th Place
High Marshal Helbrecht. Credit: Saint
The List
Army List - Click to Expand
Alto Mariscal y Rey Can (2000 points)
Space Marines
Black Templars
Strike Force (2000 points)
Gladius Task Force
CHARACTERS
Chaplain Grimaldus (120 points)
• 1x Chaplain Grimaldus
• 1x Artificer crozius
1x Plasma pistol
• 3x Cenobyte Servitor
• 3x Close combat weapon
High Marshal Helbrecht (120 points)
• Warlord
• 1x Ferocity
1x Sword of the High Marshals
Lieutenant (65 points)
• 1x Master-crafted power weapon
1x Neo-volkite pistol
1x Storm Shield
The Emperor's Champion (75 points)
• 1x Black Sword
1x Bolt Pistol
BATTLELINE
Primaris Crusader Squad (280 points)
• 1x Primaris Sword Brother
• 1x Power weapon
1x Pyre pistol
• 11x Primaris Initiate
• 7x Astartes chainsword
11x Bolt pistol
11x Close combat weapon
7x Heavy bolt pistol
4x Heavy bolt pistol
4x Power fist
• 8x Primaris Neophyte
• 8x Astartes chainsword
8x Bolt pistol
DEDICATED TRANSPORTS
Black Templars Impulsor (90 points)
• 1x Armoured hull
2x Fragstorm grenade launcher
1x Multi-melta
1x Shield dome
Black Templars Impulsor (90 points)
• 1x Armoured hull
2x Fragstorm grenade launcher
1x Multi-melta
1x Shield dome
OTHER DATASHEETS
Inceptor Squad (130 points)
• 1x Inceptor Sergeant
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Plasma exterminators
• 2x Inceptor
• 2x Close combat weapon
2x Plasma exterminators
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
4x Marksman bolt carbine
Primaris Sword Brethren (150 points)
• 1x Sword Brother Castellan
• 1x Combi-weapon
1x Master-crafted power weapon
• 4x Primaris Sword Brother
• 1x Plasma pistol
2x Power weapon
2x Pyre pistol
1x Thunder hammer
1x Twin lightning claws
Primaris Sword Brethren (150 points)
• 1x Sword Brother Castellan
• 1x Combi-weapon
1x Master-crafted power weapon
• 4x Primaris Sword Brother
• 1x Plasma pistol
2x Power weapon
2x Pyre pistol
1x Thunder hammer
1x Twin lightning claws
Scout Squad (65 points)
• 1x Scout Sergeant
• 1x Astartes chainsword
1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
• 4x Scout
• 2x Astartes shotgun
4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
1x Missile launcher
1x Scout sniper rifle
Scout Squad (65 points)
• 1x Scout Sergeant
• 1x Astartes chainsword
1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
• 4x Scout
• 2x Astartes shotgun
4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
1x Missile launcher
1x Scout sniper rifle
Scout Squad (65 points)
• 1x Scout Sergeant
• 1x Astartes chainsword
1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
• 4x Scout
• 2x Astartes shotgun
4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
1x Missile launcher
1x Scout sniper rifle
ALLIED UNITS
Canis Rex (435 points)
• 1x Chainbreaker las-impulsor
1x Chainbreaker multi-laser
1x Freedom's Hand
Exported with App Version: v1.17.0 (45), Data Version: v430
Archetype
Gladius Templars and Canis
Thoughts
An MSU trading list coupled up with a Towering, heavy hitting Knight. I love it. Canis locks down the hard target removal at a distance and forces engagement whilst the smaller trade pieces of the Templars yeet out to do battle when called upon. Very flexible, very effective and packing just a bit more forward push potential thanks to the include of Canis, well done on the placing with a build I've not seen before!
The Best of the Rest
There were 8 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
- 5th - Capellan Chris - Thousand Sons: Rubrics / Wizards and Vortex Beasts.
- 6th - Juan Manuel Galán Recio - Aeldari: Bringing it back with the Avatar of Khaine, a Wraithknight and Warp Spiders. Still good?!
- 7th - Yeray TRABUCODONOSOR - Drukhari (Skysplinter Assault): All in Raider / Battleline spam with a lesser-seen Haemo / Wrack unit.
- 8th - David Jiménez Gómez - World Eaters: Angron and triple Maulerfiend, zero chill.
- 9th - Pedro Cbrr - Adeptus Custodes (Shield Host): Foot infantry and triple Venatari.
- 10th - Alex Valin - Necrons (Canoptek Court): A rare sighting post-slate, it's Canoptek Court Goodstuff!!
- 11th - Gabino León - Blood Angels (Sons of Sanguinius): Mounted BA infantry with a big slab of Van Vets and Sang Guard (Dante leading, of course).
- 12th - Antonio Domínguez Lorenzo - Chaos Daemons: All-in Nurgle Daemons with Plague Drones, Rotigus and Great Unclean Ones.
- 13th - Jose vicente Escobar Romojaro - Imperial Knights: Canis, a Crusader, and plenty of Helverin.
Hee Yaw GT 2024
60-player, 6-round Grand Tournament in Killeen, TX, United States on July 13 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.
The Showdown
Linchpin - Hidden Supplies - Hammer and Anvil
David Villareal - Adeptus Mechanicus (Cohort Cybernetica)
Army List - Click to Expand
Botless Mech (2000 Points)
Adeptus Mechanicus
Cohort Cybernetica
Strike Force (2000 Points)
CHARACTERS
Tech-Priest Enginseer (85 Points)
• 1x Mechanicus pistol
1x Omnissian axe
1x Servo-arm
• Enhancements: Necromechanic
Technoarcheologist (45 Points)
• Warlord
• 1x Mechanicus pistol
1x Servo-arc claw
Technoarcheologist (45 Points)
• 1x Mechanicus pistol
1x Servo-arc claw
Technoarcheologist (45 Points)
• 1x Mechanicus pistol
1x Servo-arc claw
BATTLELINE
Skitarii Rangers (85 Points)
• 1x Skitarii Ranger Alpha
• 1x Alpha combat weapon
1x Close combat weapon
1x Galvanic rifle
• 9x Skitarii Ranger
• 1x Arc rifle
9x Close combat weapon
6x Galvanic rifle
1x Omnispex
1x Plasma caliver
1x Transuranic arquebus
Skitarii Vanguard (90 Points)
• 1x Skitarii Vanguard Alpha
• 1x Alpha combat weapon
1x Close combat weapon
1x Radium carbine
• 9x Skitarii Vanguard
• 1x Arc rifle
9x Close combat weapon
1x Omnispex
1x Plasma caliver
6x Radium carbine
1x Transuranic arquebus
Skitarii Vanguard (90 Points)
• 1x Skitarii Vanguard Alpha
• 1x Alpha combat weapon
1x Close combat weapon
1x Radium carbine
• 9x Skitarii Vanguard
• 1x Arc rifle
9x Close combat weapon
1x Omnispex
1x Plasma caliver
6x Radium carbine
1x Transuranic arquebus
OTHER DATASHEETS
Ironstrider Ballistarii (210 Points)
• 3x Ironstrider Ballistarii
• 3x Ironstrider feet
3x Twin cognis autocannon
Ironstrider Ballistarii (210 Points)
• 3x Ironstrider Ballistarii
• 3x Ironstrider feet
3x Twin cognis lascannon
Ironstrider Ballistarii (140 Points)
• 2x Ironstrider Ballistarii
• 2x Ironstrider feet
2x Twin cognis lascannon
Onager Dunecrawler (160 Points)
• 1x Cognis heavy stubber
1x Cognis heavy stubber
1x Dunecrawler legs
1x Neutron laser
Pteraxii Skystalkers (65 Points)
• 1x Pteraxii Skystalker Alpha
• 1x Flechette blaster
1x Taser goad
• 4x Pteraxii Skystalker
• 4x Close combat weapon
4x Flechette carbine
Sicarian Infiltrators (70 Points)
• 1x Sicarian Infiltrator Princeps
• 1x Flechette blaster
1x Taser goad
• 4x Sicarian Infiltrator
• 4x Flechette blaster
4x Taser goad
Skorpius Disintegrator (175 Points)
• 1x Armoured hull
1x Belleros energy cannon
3x Cognis heavy stubber
1x Disruptor missile launcher
Skorpius Disintegrator (175 Points)
• 1x Armoured hull
3x Cognis heavy stubber
1x Disruptor missile launcher
1x Ferrumite cannon
Sydonian Dragoons with Taser Lances (210 Points)
• 3x Sydonian Dragoon
• 3x Phosphor serpenta
3x Taser lance
ALLIED UNITS
Callidus Assassin (100 Points)
• 1x Neural shredder
1x Phase sword and poison blades
Exported with App Version: v1.17.0 (40), Data Version: v430
vs.
Scott Cairns - Astra Militarum (Combined Regiment)
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New new (2000 Points)
Astra Militarum
Combined Regiment
Strike Force (2000 Points)
CHARACTERS
Gaunt's Ghosts (100 Points)
• 1x Ibram Gaunt
• 1x Bolt Pistol
1x Gaunt's chainsword
• 1x Colm Corbec
• 1x Corbec's hot-shot lascarbine
1x Straight silver knife
• 1x Elim Rawne
• 1x Rawne's lascarbine
1x Straight silver knife
• 1x Hlaine Larkin
• 1x Larkin's long-las
1x Straight silver knife
• 1x 'Try Again' Bragg
• 1x Bragg's autocannon
1x Straight silver knife
• 1x Oan Mkoll
• 1x Lascarbine
1x Mkoll's straight silver knife
Lord Solar Leontus (125 Points)
• Warlord
• 1x Conquest
1x Konstantin's hooves
1x Sol's Righteous Gaze
Militarum Tempestus Command Squad (70 Points)
• 1x Tempestor Prime
• 1x Plasma pistol
1x Tempestus dagger
• 4x Tempestus Scion
• 4x Close combat weapon
1x Grenade launcher
1x Hot-shot volley gun
1x Meltagun
1x Plasma gun
Platoon Command Squad (60 Points)
• 1x Platoon Commander
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
• 2x Veteran Guardsman
• 2x Close combat weapon
2x Lasgun
2x Laspistol
1x Master Vox
1x Regimental Standard
• 1x Veteran Heavy Weapons Team
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Laspistol
1x Mortar
Ursula Creed (55 Points)
• 1x Duty and Vengeance
1x Power weapon
BATTLELINE
Catachan Jungle Fighters (55 Points)
• 1x Jungle Fighter Sergeant
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Laspistol
• 9x Jungle Fighter
• 9x Close combat weapon
2x Flamer
7x Lasgun
1x Vox-caster
OTHER DATASHEETS
Armoured Sentinels (195 Points)
• 3x Armoured Sentinel
• 3x Close combat weapon
3x Hunter-killer missile
3x Plasma cannon
3x Sentinel chainsaw
Bullgryn Squad (180 Points)
• 1x Bullgryn Bone 'ead
• 1x Brute Shield
1x Bullgryn maul
1x Close combat weapon
• 5x Bullgryn
• 5x Brute Shield
5x Bullgryn maul
5x Close combat weapon
Bullgryn Squad (180 Points)
• 1x Bullgryn Bone 'ead
• 1x Brute Shield
1x Bullgryn maul
1x Close combat weapon
• 5x Bullgryn
• 5x Brute Shield
5x Bullgryn maul
5x Close combat weapon
Kasrkin (110 Points)
• 1x Kasrkin Sergeant
• 1x Plasma pistol
1x Power weapon
• 9x Kasrkin
• 9x Close combat weapon
3x Hot-shot lasgun
1x Hot-shot laspistol
1x Hot-shot marksman rifle
1x Melta Mine
2x Meltagun
2x Plasma gun
1x Vox-caster
Leman Russ Exterminator (170 Points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Exterminator autocannon
1x Heavy stubber
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Lascannon
2x Multi-melta
Rogal Dorn Battle Tank (240 Points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Co-axial autocannon
1x Heavy stubber
2x Heavy stubber
2x Multi-melta
1x Oppressor cannon
1x Pulveriser cannon
Rogal Dorn Battle Tank (240 Points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Co-axial autocannon
1x Heavy stubber
2x Heavy stubber
2x Multi-melta
1x Oppressor cannon
1x Pulveriser cannon
Scout Sentinels (60 Points)
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Lascannon
1x Sentinel chainsaw
Scout Sentinels (60 Points)
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Lascannon
1x Sentinel chainsaw
Tempestus Scions (100 Points)
• 1x Tempestor
• 1x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
• 9x Tempestus Scion
• 9x Close combat weapon
5x Hot-shot lasgun
2x Meltagun
2x Plasma gun
Exported with App Version: v1.18.0 (41), Data Version: v434
Thoughts
Two ranged heavyweights throw down here, as a field exercise (or heated argument over technology) sees the Ad Mech take on the Guard. Both lists pack a lot of raw shooting output, with the Ad Mech loading up on chickens, sneaking in an Onager Dunecrawler and bringing the newly improved Skorpius out too. I really like the triple Techno-Indiana Jones in this list- a bunch of meta favourites really want space to drop into to function, and shutting out a vast chunk of the board to that option is great. It will play havoc with efforts to exploit the Reinforcements strat in this match up too!
On the Astra Militarum side, the Dorn takes over as the heavy hitter in lists, but there is also a place here for drop Scions and Bullgryn as the anchor. A big brick of Sentinels is interesting and, presumably the Reinforcements target as it gets the absolute most from the stratagem. Much more reliant on direct shooting now, this build nonetheless throws enough mission play and mid board presence in to keep the opponent busy as the guns do the lifting.
In the event this is a really tough match up to call and I suspect getting tempo in the game and connecting into some heavy hitters first was probably crucial. I think I would actually have favoured the Ad Mech here were I a betting man on raw output, so it's very impressive to see the guard dig deep and grind out a solid win.
Wings: We also have some notes from Scott - thanks for sending these in!
Scott: I knew a 5-0 Ad Mech list must be something special. He had just defeated triple Vindicator Ironstorm, which was ominous for my tanks. He had an onager dunecrawler with access to ignore modifiers, which would stop my Dorns from blanking those D6+2 damage AP4 attacks, along with two Skorpius, seven lascannon ironstriders, three autocannon ironstriders, and three taser lancers. Throughout the tournament, I found that opponents could answer either tanks or bullgryn, but not both. The Ad Mech list had more than enough S12+ firepower to counter my vehicles, but nothing efficient for the bullgryn.
We played Hammer and Anvil, Hidden Supplies, Linchpin. The center objectives split such that each of us had one protected by a small L, and the medium L’s on the side neutral objectives made one safe for me and the other safe for him. I saw the perfect opportunity to go Fixed: Bring It Down and Cleanse. The 3x3 Ironstrider units were worth 6 points each, and I had two safe neutral objectives right outside my home L to cleanse while scoring 13 primary per round. My opponent acknowledged that choice won me the game. He would have to push me back into my deployment zone with his Ironstriders, but losing them would max my BID. Meanwhile, 12 bullgryn and 3 armored sentinels were muscling him off his neutral objectives. When running Lord Solar, always check the matchup and mission for a good Fixed pair. Tactical will only tax CP with New Orders and freeze up your turn planning until after you draw cards.
Wings: Thanks for the insight - definitely a smart play, and something to look out for on 6-objective missions in particular!
Result
Astra Militarum (Combined Regiment) Victory - 95 - 70
Scott Cairns - Astra Militarum (Combined Regiment) - 1st Place
Credit: Scott Cairns
The List
Army List - Click to Expand
New new (2000 Points)
Astra Militarum
Combined Regiment
Strike Force (2000 Points)
CHARACTERS
Gaunt's Ghosts (100 Points)
• 1x Ibram Gaunt
• 1x Bolt Pistol
1x Gaunt's chainsword
• 1x Colm Corbec
• 1x Corbec's hot-shot lascarbine
1x Straight silver knife
• 1x Elim Rawne
• 1x Rawne's lascarbine
1x Straight silver knife
• 1x Hlaine Larkin
• 1x Larkin's long-las
1x Straight silver knife
• 1x 'Try Again' Bragg
• 1x Bragg's autocannon
1x Straight silver knife
• 1x Oan Mkoll
• 1x Lascarbine
1x Mkoll's straight silver knife
Lord Solar Leontus (125 Points)
• Warlord
• 1x Conquest
1x Konstantin's hooves
1x Sol's Righteous Gaze
Militarum Tempestus Command Squad (70 Points)
• 1x Tempestor Prime
• 1x Plasma pistol
1x Tempestus dagger
• 4x Tempestus Scion
• 4x Close combat weapon
1x Grenade launcher
1x Hot-shot volley gun
1x Meltagun
1x Plasma gun
Platoon Command Squad (60 Points)
• 1x Platoon Commander
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
• 2x Veteran Guardsman
• 2x Close combat weapon
2x Lasgun
2x Laspistol
1x Master Vox
1x Regimental Standard
• 1x Veteran Heavy Weapons Team
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Laspistol
1x Mortar
Ursula Creed (55 Points)
• 1x Duty and Vengeance
1x Power weapon
BATTLELINE
Catachan Jungle Fighters (55 Points)
• 1x Jungle Fighter Sergeant
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Laspistol
• 9x Jungle Fighter
• 9x Close combat weapon
2x Flamer
7x Lasgun
1x Vox-caster
OTHER DATASHEETS
Armoured Sentinels (195 Points)
• 3x Armoured Sentinel
• 3x Close combat weapon
3x Hunter-killer missile
3x Plasma cannon
3x Sentinel chainsaw
Bullgryn Squad (180 Points)
• 1x Bullgryn Bone 'ead
• 1x Brute Shield
1x Bullgryn maul
1x Close combat weapon
• 5x Bullgryn
• 5x Brute Shield
5x Bullgryn maul
5x Close combat weapon
Bullgryn Squad (180 Points)
• 1x Bullgryn Bone 'ead
• 1x Brute Shield
1x Bullgryn maul
1x Close combat weapon
• 5x Bullgryn
• 5x Brute Shield
5x Bullgryn maul
5x Close combat weapon
Kasrkin (110 Points)
• 1x Kasrkin Sergeant
• 1x Plasma pistol
1x Power weapon
• 9x Kasrkin
• 9x Close combat weapon
3x Hot-shot lasgun
1x Hot-shot laspistol
1x Hot-shot marksman rifle
1x Melta Mine
2x Meltagun
2x Plasma gun
1x Vox-caster
Leman Russ Exterminator (170 Points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Exterminator autocannon
1x Heavy stubber
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Lascannon
2x Multi-melta
Rogal Dorn Battle Tank (240 Points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Co-axial autocannon
1x Heavy stubber
2x Heavy stubber
2x Multi-melta
1x Oppressor cannon
1x Pulveriser cannon
Rogal Dorn Battle Tank (240 Points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Co-axial autocannon
1x Heavy stubber
2x Heavy stubber
2x Multi-melta
1x Oppressor cannon
1x Pulveriser cannon
Scout Sentinels (60 Points)
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Lascannon
1x Sentinel chainsaw
Scout Sentinels (60 Points)
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Lascannon
1x Sentinel chainsaw
Tempestus Scions (100 Points)
• 1x Tempestor
• 1x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
• 9x Tempestus Scion
• 9x Close combat weapon
5x Hot-shot lasgun
2x Meltagun
2x Plasma gun
Exported with App Version: v1.18.0 (41), Data Version: v434
Archetype
Double Dorn Guard
Thoughts
Astra continue their rise as a faction that can put up results whilst not really troubling the win rate charts. As alluded to above this build has a great balance of ranged threat and mission play, piloted to perfection here. Really well done on the event win!
David Villareal - Adeptus Mechanicus (Cohort Cybernetica) - 2nd Place
Adeptus Mechanicus - Ironstrider Ballistarii
Credit: Pendulin
The List
See Showdown
Archetype
Cybernetica Cohort Ad Mech
Thoughts
A chunky ranged list with a subtle deep strike shut-out via the Archaeologists. This looks terrifying to face with the sheer volume of fire it puts out, though is perhaps a touch lacking in combat counter-punch if the enemy gets in close. Really well done on the top placing.
Kaleb Hansen - Space Marines (Astartes) (Ironstorm Spearhead) - 3rd Place
Imperial Fists Brutalis Dreadnought. Credit: Jack Hunter
The List
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Steven's universe (1975 points)
Space Marines
Salamanders
Strike Force (2000 points)
Ironstorm Spearhead
CHARACTERS
Lieutenant with Combi-weapon (70 points)
• 1x Combi-weapon
1x Paired combat blades
Lieutenant with Combi-weapon (70 points)
• 1x Combi-weapon
1x Paired combat blades
Techmarine (90 points)
• Warlord
• 1x Forge bolter
1x Grav-pistol
1x Omnissian power axe
1x Servo-arm
• Enhancement: Adept of the Omnissiah
Techmarine (85 points)
• 1x Forge bolter
1x Grav-pistol
1x Omnissian power axe
1x Servo-arm
• Enhancement: Target Augury Web
Techmarine (75 points)
• 1x Forge bolter
1x Grav-pistol
1x Omnissian power axe
1x Servo-arm
• Enhancement: Master of Machine War
OTHER DATASHEETS
Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 points)
• 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack
• 1x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
• 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs
• 4x Astartes chainsword
3x Heavy bolt pistol
1x Plasma pistol
Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 points)
• 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack
• 1x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
• 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs
• 4x Astartes chainsword
3x Heavy bolt pistol
1x Plasma pistol
Brutalis Dreadnought (160 points)
• 1x Brutalis bolt rifles
1x Brutalis fists
1x Twin Icarus ironhail heavy stubber
1x Twin multi-melta
Brutalis Dreadnought (160 points)
• 1x Brutalis bolt rifles
1x Brutalis fists
1x Twin Icarus ironhail heavy stubber
1x Twin multi-melta
Brutalis Dreadnought (160 points)
• 1x Brutalis bolt rifles
1x Brutalis fists
1x Twin Icarus ironhail heavy stubber
1x Twin multi-melta
Gladiator Lancer (160 points)
• 1x Armoured hull
2x Fragstorm grenade launcher
1x Icarus rocket pod
1x Ironhail heavy stubber
1x Lancer laser destroyer
Inceptor Squad (130 points)
• 1x Inceptor Sergeant
• 1x Assault bolters
1x Close combat weapon
• 2x Inceptor
• 2x Assault bolters
2x Close combat weapon
Inceptor Squad (130 points)
• 1x Inceptor Sergeant
• 1x Assault bolters
1x Close combat weapon
• 2x Inceptor
• 2x Assault bolters
2x Close combat weapon
Vindicator (175 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Demolisher cannon
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Storm bolter
Vindicator (175 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Demolisher cannon
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Storm bolter
Vindicator (175 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Demolisher cannon
1x Hunter-killer missile
1x Storm bolter
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Archetype
Brutal Vindication
Thoughts
Ok, you have my attention. I don't typically root for Ironstorm lists but triple Brutalis AND triple Vindicator is simply too cool to ignore. Massive threat, great counter charge and Inceptors dropping in for those hard to reach places. This will simply dunk on the unwary and I like the smattering of combi-weapon Lieutenants to give you some sneaky reactive move mission play. A really dynamic, very unique list, well done.
Brandon Lucio - Imperial Knights (Noble Lance) - 4th Place
Imperial Knight Lancer. Credit: Jack Hunter
The List
Army List - Click to Expand
You just hee'd you last Haw (1995 Points)
Imperial Knights
Noble Lance
Strike Force (2000 Points)
CHARACTERS
Canis Rex (435 Points)
• 1x Chainbreaker las-impulsor
1x Chainbreaker multi-laser
1x Freedom's Hand
Cerastus Knight Lancer (430 Points)
• Warlord
• 1x Cerastus shock lance
BATTLELINE
Armiger Helverin (140 Points)
• 2x Armiger autocannon
1x Armoured feet
1x Questoris heavy stubber
Armiger Helverin (140 Points)
• 2x Armiger autocannon
1x Armoured feet
1x Questoris heavy stubber
Armiger Warglaive (150 Points)
• 1x Questoris heavy stubber
1x Reaper chain-cleaver
1x Thermal spear
Armiger Warglaive (150 Points)
• 1x Questoris heavy stubber
1x Reaper chain-cleaver
1x Thermal spear
Armiger Warglaive (150 Points)
• 1x Questoris heavy stubber
1x Reaper chain-cleaver
1x Thermal spear
Armiger Warglaive (150 Points)
• 1x Questoris heavy stubber
1x Reaper chain-cleaver
1x Thermal spear
Armiger Warglaive (150 Points)
• 1x Questoris heavy stubber
1x Reaper chain-cleaver
1x Thermal spear
ALLIED UNITS
Callidus Assassin (100 Points)
• 1x Neural shredder
1x Phase sword and poison blades
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Archetype
Canis and the Lads
Thoughts
Canis Rex- still ruining hopes and dreams! Plenty of Helverins and a Cerastus Knight in support here, this is one of those lists that can just run away with it if you don't quickly cripple some of the key tools before they all get to start blasting. New Towering isn't what it was but it plays havoc with the usual logics of hiding assets and preparing to counter attack, as if you don't get the big knights down early they're digging you out of hiding spaces that were typically safe. Really cool to see IK back in the hunt after the recent changes, well done.
The Best of the Rest
There was 1 more players on a 5-1 record. They were:
- 5th - Ethan Nolen - World Eaters: Direct, old school WE with Berzerkers, Eightbound and the usual characters.
J-Town Throwdown
43-player, 5-round Grand Tournament in Jonesboro, AR, United States on July 13 2024. All the lists for this event can be found in Best Coast Pairings.
Josh Wilson - World Eaters (Berzerker Warband) - 1st Place
Credit: Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones
The List
Army List - Click to Expand
Try the forge 1 (1985 Points)
World Eaters
Berzerker Warband
Strike Force (2000 Points)
CHARACTERS
Angron (415 Points)
• Warlord
• 1x Samni'arius and Spinegrinder
Lord Invocatus (140 Points)
• 1x Bolt Pistol
1x Coward's Bane
1x Juggernaut's bladed horn
World Eaters Lord on Juggernaut (120 Points)
• 1x Exalted chainblade
1x Juggernaut's bladed horn
1x Plasma pistol
• Enhancements: Favoured of Khorne
BATTLELINE
Jakhals (65 Points)
• 1x Jakhal Pack Leader
• 1x Autopistol
1x Jakhal chainblades
• 1x Dishonoured
• 1x Skullsmasher
• 8x Jakhal
• 8x Autopistol
1x Icon of Khorne
7x Jakhal chainblades
1x Mauler chainblade
OTHER DATASHEETS
Eightbound (140 Points)
• 1x Eightbound Champion
• 1x Lacerators
• 2x Eightbound
• 2x Eightbound eviscerators
Exalted Eightbound (310 Points)
• 1x Exalted Eightbound Champion
• 1x Paired Eightbound chainfists
• 5x Exalted Eightbound
• 5x Eightbound chainfist
5x Eightbound eviscerator
Exalted Eightbound (155 Points)
• 1x Exalted Eightbound Champion
• 1x Paired Eightbound chainfists
• 2x Exalted Eightbound
• 2x Eightbound chainfist
2x Eightbound eviscerator
Exalted Eightbound (155 Points)
• 1x Exalted Eightbound Champion
• 1x Paired Eightbound chainfists
• 2x Exalted Eightbound
• 2x Eightbound chainfist
2x Eightbound eviscerator
World Eaters Chaos Spawn (65 Points)
• 2x Chaos Spawn
• 2x Hideous mutations
World Eaters Chaos Spawn (65 Points)
• 2x Chaos Spawn
• 2x Hideous mutations
World Eaters Chaos Spawn (65 Points)
• 2x Chaos Spawn
• 2x Hideous mutations
World Eaters Forgefiend (145 Points)
• 2x Ectoplasma cannon
1x Ectoplasma cannon
1x Forgefiend claws
World Eaters Forgefiend (145 Points)
• 2x Ectoplasma cannon
1x Ectoplasma cannon
1x Forgefiend claws
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Archetype
World Eaters... Mixed Arms?
Thoughts
World Eaters with guns, eh? The angry lads are very much enjoying Pariah, which has made the scrap for the centre far more important in a lot of missions and slightly adjusted the secondarys in ways which help their game plan (and indeed the game plan of anything that wants to brawl centrally!). Some Forgefiends offer Battleshock tech from a distance- this is actually very big for the World Eaters in specifically the Blood Angels game, where being able to circumnavigate a fight on death or interrupt is HUGE. Beyond that it's business as usual - it hits like an absolute freight train, and it's about as fast as one. Watch out. Very well done on the event win!!
Bryce Watson - Dark Angels (Inner Circle Task Force) - 2nd Place (Undefeated)
Judiciar. Credit: SRM
Look, it's probably a Black Templar, but the vibes are right.
The List
Army List - Click to Expand
Secret Agendas & Secret Missions (2000 points)
Space Marines
Dark Angels
Strike Force (2000 points)
Inner Circle Task Force
CHARACTERS
Ancient in Terminator Armour (105 points)
• 1x Terminator Storm Shield
1x Thunder hammer
• Enhancement: Deathwing Assault
Azrael (105 points)
• 1x Lion's Wrath
1x The Lion Helm
1x The Sword of Secrets
Chaplain in Terminator Armour (75 points)
• Warlord
• 1x Crozius arcanum
1x Storm bolter
Judiciar (70 points)
• 1x Absolvor bolt pistol
1x Executioner relic blade
BATTLELINE
Assault Intercessor Squad (75 points)
• 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant
• 1x Heavy bolt pistol
1x Power fist
• 4x Assault Intercessor
• 4x Astartes chainsword
4x Heavy bolt pistol
DEDICATED TRANSPORTS
Impulsor (80 points)
• 1x Armoured hull
2x Fragstorm grenade launcher
1x Ironhail heavy stubber
1x Shield dome
OTHER DATASHEETS
Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs (80 points)
• 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant with Jump Pack
• 1x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
• 4x Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs
• 4x Astartes chainsword
3x Heavy bolt pistol
1x Plasma pistol
Deathwing Knights (235 points)
• 1x Watcher in the Dark
• 1x Knight Master
• 1x Great weapon of the Unforgiven
• 4x Deathwing Knight
• 4x Mace of absolution
Deathwing Knights (235 points)
• 1x Watcher in the Dark
• 1x Knight Master
• 1x Great weapon of the Unforgiven
• 4x Deathwing Knight
• 4x Mace of absolution
Deathwing Knights (235 points)
• 1x Watcher in the Dark
• 1x Knight Master
• 1x Great weapon of the Unforgiven
• 4x Deathwing Knight
• 4x Power weapon
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
4x Marksman bolt carbine
Inner Circle Companions (180 points)
• 6x Inner Circle Companion
• 6x Calibanite greatsword
6x Heavy bolt pistol
Predator Destructor (130 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Hunter-killer missile
2x Lascannon
1x Predator autocannon
1x Storm bolter
Predator Destructor (130 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Hunter-killer missile
2x Lascannon
1x Predator autocannon
1x Storm bolter
Scout Squad (65 points)
• 1x Scout Sergeant
• 1x Astartes shotgun
1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
• 4x Scout
• 4x Bolt pistol
2x Boltgun
4x Close combat weapon
1x Missile launcher
1x Scout sniper rifle
ALLIED UNITS
Callidus Assassin (100 points)
• 1x Neural shredder
1x Phase sword and poison blades
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Archetype
Dangels Inner Circle
Thoughts
Inner Circle Taskforce Dark Angels in a podium place. That's on the list of 'things I would not have anticipated' a few weeks ago! Deathwing Knights and Inner Circle Companions are just great for their points now, and the shenanigans in this detachment go a lot further when the targets for them can actually hurt things in combat. Some Destructors bring up the rear, and this is a delicious well rounded list that you don't want to get in a prolonged scrap with. Very well done!
The Best of the Rest
There were 5 more players on 4-1 records. They were:
- 3rd - Brent Simon - Space Wolves (Stormlance Task Force): The list is called 'Wolf Jail'. That is very much what it is!
- 4th - Zach Mobley - Aeldari (Battle Host): Aspects and the Avatar of Khaine with a big brick of Windriders.
- 5th - Justin Harris - Adeptus Custodes (Shield Host): MSU Venatari, bricks of Infantry and two Caladius.
- 6th - Hayden Harsson - Imperial Knights: Canis, a Castelan, a Gallant, and Helverins.
- 7th - Peyton Preece - Adeptus Mechanicus (Skitarii Hunter Cohort): A proper mission play serving platter in Hunter Cohort with a LOT of MSU nonsense.
Wrap Up
That's it for this week guys! Pariah is honestly looking very exciting, with a couple of standouts but a whole host of armies and archetypes performing well. Whether you like blasting things with guns, or punching people in the head, there is a list out there for you somewhere right now, and that warms my heart so it does. See you again next week!
Lowest of Men, out.
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