Competitive Innovations: List Archetypes

This page acts as a summary of commonly seen list archetypes in the 40K metagame, providing a quick reference to how some lists that we see again and again function. The page is split into a section for current builds and an archive for lists that have rotated out of the metagame for whatever reason, but might still be linked from older articles.

Inclusion Criteria

Credit: Robert “TheChirurgeon” Jones

Not every version of every army is common enough to get a place on this page, so just because it isn’t listed doesn’t mean it isn’t a valid build. In general, for an army to get included on this page we would expect it to have:

  • Made at least three top four finishes at GT+ events.
  • Done so in the hands of at least two different players.
  • Show strong evidence that it is being played by at least a reasonable number of players beyond that.

Are We Missing Something?

If you think a list archetype is common enough that it should be on this page send us an email at contact@goonhammer.com. Bonus points if you can point to an edition of Competitive Innovations that featured a good example!

Current

Adeptus Mechanicus

Mars Veteran Cohort

An all-rounder Mars list leaning on the power of Canticles and shooting re-rolls on assets like Ironstriders along with a bunch of extra tricks for Skitarii, increasing their melee reach in particular with Expedited Purge Protocol. After the Balance Dataslate, Pteraxii look like a particularly strong choice as a flexible unit, as they’re one of the few among AdMech’s best that survived unscathed.

Sample List – Brenton Weiss – 3rd Place Sunken City GT

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Adeptus Mechanicus) [93 PL, 1,996pts, 10CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Army of Renown – Skitarii Veteran Cohort

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost

Forge World Choice: Forge World: Mars

Gametype: Matched

+ Stratagems +

Stratagem: Archeotech Specialist [-2CP]: 2x Archeotech Specialist

+ HQ +

Skitarii Marshal [3 PL, 55pts]: Relic (Skitarii Veteran Cohort): Cantic Thrallnet, Warlord, Warlord Trait (Codex 2): Battle-Sphere Uplink

Tech-Priest Dominus [6 PL, 105pts]: Macrostubber, Magi, Relic: The Omniscient Mask, Volkite Blaster

Tech-Priest Manipulus [6 PL, 120pts]: Logi, Magnarail lance, Relic: Raiment of the Technomartyr

+ Troops +

Skitarii Rangers [10 PL, 230pts]: Omnispex
. Ranger Alpha: Galvanic Rifle
. 19x Skitarii Ranger: 19x Galvanic Rifle

Skitarii Rangers [5 PL, 110pts] . Ranger Alpha: Galvanic Rifle
. 9x Skitarii Ranger: 9x Galvanic Rifle

Skitarii Rangers [5 PL, 110pts] . Ranger Alpha: Galvanic Rifle
. 9x Skitarii Ranger: 9x Galvanic Rifle

+ Elites +

Sicarian Infiltrators [4 PL, 95pts] . Infiltrator Princeps (Flechette/Taser)
. 4x Sicarian Infiltrator (Flechette/Taser): 4x Flechette Blaster, 4x Taser Goad

Sicarian Infiltrators [4 PL, 95pts] . Infiltrator Princeps (Flechette/Taser)
. 4x Sicarian Infiltrator (Flechette/Taser): 4x Flechette Blaster, 4x Taser Goad

Sicarian Infiltrators [4 PL, 95pts] . Infiltrator Princeps (Flechette/Taser)
. 4x Sicarian Infiltrator (Flechette/Taser): 4x Flechette Blaster, 4x Taser Goad

+ Fast Attack +

Ironstrider Ballistarii [12 PL, 255pts] . Ironstrider Ballistarius: Twin Cognis Lascannon
. Ironstrider Ballistarius: Twin Cognis Lascannon
. Ironstrider Ballistarius: Twin Cognis Lascannon

Ironstrider Ballistarii [12 PL, 255pts] . Ironstrider Ballistarius: Twin Cognis Lascannon
. Ironstrider Ballistarius: Twin Cognis Lascannon
. Ironstrider Ballistarius: Twin Cognis Lascannon

Pteraxii Sterylizors [8 PL, 171pts]: Pteraxii Sterylizor Alpha
. 8x Pteraxii Sterylizor: 8x Phosphor torch, 8x Pteraxii Talons

+ Flyer +

Archaeopter Fusilave [7 PL, 150pts]: Command Uplink

Archaeopter Fusilave [7 PL, 150pts]: Command Uplink

++ Total: [93 PL, 1,996pts, 10CP] ++

Drukhari

Drukhari Goodstuff

The Drukhari codex thrives because a whole bunch of their units are just good at what they do – a mobile mix of good anti-heavy shooting to take out key assets at range, and lethal melee trade pieces. While this archetype was heavily targed by the 2021 Balance Dataslate, the sheer quality it was operating at before, combined with AdMech getting hit way harder, have kept it very relevant, though list construction has changed a bit. In general, you are seeing more Ravagers, often in place of Kabalite Trueborn, more experimental use of Wracks in infantry slots, and some out-there Wych cult traits. In addition, this build has mostly devoured Cronos Drukhari as an independent entity – Cronos are still used, but they’re generally complementing a goodstuff strategy rather than anchoring it, as if you want anchors Talos are now the play.

Sample List – Boris Michev – 2nd Place UKTC Leicester Supermajor

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++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Drukhari) [64 PL, 1,109pts, 10CP] ++

+ Configuration [12CP] +

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [12CP]

Obsession: Kabal of the Black Heart: Thirst for Power

Raiding Forces – CP Refund

+ Stratagems [-1CP] +

Stratagem: Prizes from the Dark City [-1CP]: Additional Relics [-1CP]

+ No Force Org Slot [10 PL, 134pts] +

Court of the Archon [10 PL, 134pts]: As Detachment (Kabal)
. Lhamean [16pts]: Shaimeshi blade
. Sslyth [18pts]: Shardcarbine, Splinter Pistol, Sslyth battle-blade
. Sslyth [18pts]: Shardcarbine, Splinter Pistol, Sslyth battle-blade
. Sslyth [18pts]: Shardcarbine, Splinter Pistol, Sslyth battle-blade
. Ur-Ghul [16pts]: As Detachment (Kabal), Ur-Ghul Talons
. Ur-Ghul [16pts]: As Detachment (Kabal), Ur-Ghul Talons
. Ur-Ghul [16pts]: As Detachment (Kabal), Ur-Ghul Talons
. Ur-Ghul [16pts]: As Detachment (Kabal), Ur-Ghul Talons

+ HQ [5 PL, 90pts, -1CP] +

Archon [5 PL, 90pts, -1CP]: Ancient Evil, As Detachment (Kabal), Huskblade [5pts], Overlord, Splinter Pistol, Stratagem: Tolerated Ambition [-1CP], The Djin Blade
. Splintered Genius (Black Heart) [1 PL, 15pts]: Splintered Genius [1 PL, 15pts]

+ Troops [8 PL, 145pts] +

Kabalite Trueborn [8 PL, 145pts]: As Detachment (Kabal)
. 6x Kabalite Trueborn [66pts]: 6x Splinter Rifle
. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Heavy Weapon [26pts]: Dark Lance [15pts] . Kabalite Trueborn w/ Special Weapon [21pts]: Blaster [10pts] . Kabalite Trueborn w/ Special Weapon [21pts]: Blaster [10pts] . Trueborn Sybarite [11pts]: Splinter Rifle

+ Elites [7 PL, 165pts] +

Incubi [4 PL, 90pts] . 4x Incubi [72pts]: 4x Klaive
. Klaivex [18pts]: Demiklaives

Mandrakes [3 PL, 75pts] . 4x Mandrake [60pts]: 4x Baleblast, 4x Glimmersteel Blade
. Nightfiend [15pts]: Baleblast, Glimmersteel Blade

+ Heavy Support [16 PL, 260pts] +

Ravager [8 PL, 130pts]: As Detachment (Kabal), Bladevanes, 3x Dark Lance

Ravager [8 PL, 130pts]: As Detachment (Kabal), Bladevanes, 3x Dark Lance

+ Dedicated Transport [18 PL, 315pts] +

Raider [6 PL, 105pts]: As Detachment, Bladevanes, Dark Lance [10pts]

Raider [6 PL, 105pts]: As Detachment, Bladevanes, Dark Lance [10pts]

Raider [6 PL, 105pts]: As Detachment, Bladevanes, Dark Lance [10pts]

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Drukhari) [17 PL, 340pts] ++

Obsession
. *Custom Coven*: Artists of the Flesh (All-Consuming)

Raiding Forces – CP Refund

+ HQ [8 PL, 145pts] +

Drazhar [8 PL, 145pts]: Hatred Eternal, The Executioner’s Demiklaives, Warlord

+ Troops [9 PL, 195pts] +

Wracks [3 PL, 65pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Acothyst [23pts]: Electrocorrosive Whip [5pts], Liquifier Gun [10pts] . Wrack w/ Special Weapon [18pts]: Liquifier Gun [10pts], Wrack Blade
. 3x Wracks [24pts]: 3x Wrack Blade

Wracks [3 PL, 65pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Acothyst [23pts]: Electrocorrosive Whip [5pts], Liquifier Gun [10pts] . Wrack w/ Special Weapon [18pts]: Liquifier Gun [10pts], Wrack Blade
. 3x Wracks [24pts]: 3x Wrack Blade

Wracks [3 PL, 65pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Acothyst [23pts]: Electrocorrosive Whip [5pts], Liquifier Gun [10pts] . Wrack w/ Special Weapon [18pts]: Liquifier Gun [10pts], Wrack Blade
. 3x Wracks [24pts]: 3x Wrack Blade

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Drukhari) [25 PL, 550pts, -2CP] ++

Detachment Command Cost

Obsession
. *Custom Coven*: Artists of the Flesh (All-Consuming)

Raiding Forces – CP Refund

+ Stratagems [-1CP] +

Stratagem: Prizes from the Dark City [-1CP]: Additional Relics [-1CP]

+ HQ [4 PL, 95pts, -1CP] +

Succubus [4 PL, 95pts, -1CP]: 3 – Hypex (Combat Drug), Competitive Edge, Stratagem: Tolerated Ambition [-1CP], The Triptych Whip, Wych Cult of Strife
. Agoniser & Archite Glaive: Agoniser, Archite Glaive
. Show Stealer (Strife) [1 PL, 15pts]: Show Stealer [1 PL, 15pts]

+ Troops [9 PL, 195pts] +

Wracks [3 PL, 65pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Acothyst [23pts]: Electrocorrosive Whip [5pts], Liquifier Gun [10pts] . Wrack w/ Special Weapon [18pts]: Liquifier Gun [10pts], Wrack Blade
. 3x Wracks [24pts]: 3x Wrack Blade

Wracks [3 PL, 65pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Acothyst [23pts]: Electrocorrosive Whip [5pts], Liquifier Gun [10pts] . Wrack w/ Special Weapon [18pts]: Liquifier Gun [10pts], Wrack Blade
. 3x Wracks [24pts]: 3x Wrack Blade

Wracks [3 PL, 65pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Acothyst [23pts]: Electrocorrosive Whip [5pts], Liquifier Gun [10pts] . Wrack w/ Special Weapon [18pts]: Liquifier Gun [10pts], Wrack Blade
. 3x Wracks [24pts]: 3x Wrack Blade

+ Elites [4 PL, 90pts] +

Incubi [4 PL, 90pts] . 4x Incubi [72pts]: 4x Klaive
. Klaivex [18pts]: Demiklaives

+ Fast Attack [8 PL, 170pts] +

Hellions [4 PL, 85pts]: 1 – Adrenalight (Combat Drug), (Wych Cult – Strife)
. Helliarch [17pts]: Hellglaive, Splinter Pods
. 4x Hellion [68pts]: 4x Hellglaive, 4x Splinter Pods

Hellions [4 PL, 85pts]: 1 – Adrenalight (Combat Drug), (Wych Cult – Strife)
. Helliarch [17pts]: Hellglaive, Splinter Pods
. 4x Hellion [68pts]: 4x Hellglaive, 4x Splinter Pods

++ Total: [106 PL, 8CP, 1,999pts] ++

Sample List – Sean Nayden – 4th Place New Orleans Open

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Drukhari) [80 PL, 1,513pts, 9CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost

Obsession: Kabal of the Black Heart: Thirst for Power, Realspace Raid, The Prophets of Flesh: Connoisseurs of Pain
. *Custom Cult*: Stimulant Innovators, Test of Skill

+ Stratagems +

Stratagem: Alliance of Agony [-1CP]

Stratagem: Prizes from the Dark City [-1CP]

Stratagem: Prizes from the Dark City [-1CP]

+ No Force Org Slot +

Court of the Archon [5 PL, 68pts]: As Detachment (Kabal)
. Sslyth
. Sslyth
. Ur-Ghul: As Detachment (Kabal)
. Ur-Ghul: As Detachment (Kabal)

+ HQ +

Archon [5 PL, 95pts]: As Detachment (Kabal), Blast Pistol, Hatred Eternal, Huskblade, Overlord, The Djin Blade, Warlord
. Splintered Genius (Black Heart): Splintered Genius

Haemonculus [5 PL, 90pts]: As Detachment (Coven), Stratagem: Alliance of Agony WLT, The Vexator Mask, Twisted Animator
. Alchemical Maestro (Prophets): Alchemical Maestro

Succubus [3 PL, 80pts]: 2 – Grave Lotus (Combat Drug), As Detachment (Wych Cult), Precision Blows, Stratagem: Alliance of Agony WLT, The Triptych Whip
. Agoniser & Archite Glaive

+ Troops +

Haemoxytes [8 PL, 85pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. 7x Haemoxyte: 7x Wrack Blade
. Haemoxyte Acothyst: Electrocorrosive Whip

Kabalite Warriors [3 PL, 40pts]: As Detachment (Kabal)
. 4x Kabalite Warrior: 4x Splinter Rifle
. Sybarite: Splinter Rifle

Wyches [3 PL, 60pts]: 3 – Hypex (Combat Drug), As Detachment (Wych Cult)
. Hekatrix: Hekatarii Blade, Splinter Pistol
. 4x Wych: 4x Hekatarii Blade, 4x Plasma Grenades, 4x Splinter Pistol

+ Elites +

Incubi [4 PL, 90pts] . 4x Incubi: 4x Klaive
. Klaivex: Demiklaives

Incubi [4 PL, 90pts] . 4x Incubi: 4x Klaive
. Klaivex: Demiklaives

+ Fast Attack +

Hellions [7 PL, 170pts]: 1 – Adrenalight (Combat Drug), As Detachment (Wych Cult)
. Helliarch: Hellglaive
. 9x Hellion: 9x Hellglaive, 9x Splinter Pods

Hellions [7 PL, 170pts]: 1 – Adrenalight (Combat Drug), As Detachment (Wych Cult)
. Helliarch: Hellglaive
. 9x Hellion: 9x Hellglaive, 9x Splinter Pods

+ Heavy Support +

Ravager [8 PL, 135pts]: As Detachment (Kabal), 3x Dark Lance, Shock Prow

+ Dedicated Transport +

Raider [6 PL, 120pts]: Chain-snares, Dark Lance, Grisly Trophies, Kabal of the Black Heart, Shock Prow

Raider [6 PL, 110pts]: Dark Lance, Grisly Trophies, Kabal of the Black Heart

Raider [6 PL, 110pts]: Dark Lance, Grisly Trophies, Kabal of the Black Heart

++ Spearhead Detachment -3CP (Aeldari – Drukhari) [25 PL, 485pts, -3CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

Obsession
. *Custom Coven*: Dark Technomancers (All-Consuming)

+ HQ +

Drazhar [8 PL, 145pts]

+ Heavy Support +

Cronos [4 PL, 85pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Cronos: Spirit Vortex

Cronos [4 PL, 85pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Cronos: Spirit Vortex

Reaper [9 PL, 170pts]: As Detachment

++ Total: [105 PL, 6CP, 1,998pts] ++

Covens Drukhari

Talos were a terror in 8th, and although they had a bit of a lag post-codex, it turned out they’re still great, just with a completely different setup to what they were run with last edition. Then the balance dataslate buffed both them and Groteques with point cuts, and things have gotten pretty wild since then. This time around, the hotness is combining the Artisans of the Flesh custom Coven (-1D) with Talos loaded with ichor injectors, heat lances and either scalpels or Talos gauntlets. That creates a very durable unit with an extremely broad set of damage dealing tools, and they’ve also got the considerable upside of being far easier to hide on many tournament tables than most Drukhari toys. They also pair extremely effectively with Cronos as they love picking up the Pain Syphon buff early on (and with heat lances, can easily spike something to do so).

Sample List – Richard Siegler – 1st Place US Open Austin

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++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Drukhari) [70 PL, 12CP, 1,004pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Obsession
. *Custom Coven*: Artists of the Flesh (All-Consuming)

Raiding Forces – CP Refund

+ HQ +

Haemonculus [4 PL, 70pts]: As Detachment (Coven), Master Regenerist, The Animus Vitae, Warlord

+ Troops +

Wracks [12 PL, 154pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Acothyst: Electrocorrosive Whip
. Wrack w/ Special Weapon: Ossefactor
. 16x Wracks: 16x Wrack Blade

Wracks [3 PL, 40pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Acothyst: Wrack Blade
. 4x Wracks: 4x Wrack Blade

Wracks [3 PL, 40pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Acothyst: Wrack Blade
. 4x Wracks: 4x Wrack Blade

+ Elites +

Grotesques [12 PL, 140pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Grotesque w/ Monstrous Cleaver
. Grotesque w/ Monstrous Cleaver
. Grotesque w/ Monstrous Cleaver
. Grotesque w/ Monstrous Cleaver

Grotesques [12 PL, 140pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Grotesque w/ Monstrous Cleaver
. Grotesque w/ Monstrous Cleaver
. Grotesque w/ Monstrous Cleaver
. Grotesque w/ Monstrous Cleaver

+ Heavy Support +

Talos [12 PL, 210pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Talos: Talos Gauntlet, Talos ichor injector
. . Two heat lances
. Talos: Talos Gauntlet, Talos ichor injector
. . Two heat lances

Talos [12 PL, 210pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Talos: Talos Gauntlet, Talos ichor injector
. . Two heat lances
. Talos: Talos Gauntlet, Talos ichor injector
. . Two heat lances

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Drukhari) [31 PL, -2CP, 655pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Obsession
. *Custom Coven*: Dark Technomancers (All-Consuming)

+ Stratagems +

Stratagem: Prizes from the Dark City [-1CP]

+ HQ +

Succubus [4 PL, -1CP, 95pts]: 3 – Hypex (Combat Drug), As Detachment (Wych Cult), Quicksilver Fighter, Stratagem: Tolerated Ambition, The Triptych Whip
. Agoniser & Archite Glaive
. Show Stealer (Custom): Show Stealer

+ Troops +

Wracks [3 PL, 40pts]: *Custom Coven*
. Acothyst: Wrack Blade
. 4x Wracks: 4x Wrack Blade

+ Heavy Support +

Cronos [12 PL, 260pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Cronos: Spirit Probe, Spirit Vortex
. Cronos: Spirit Vortex
. Cronos: Spirit Vortex

Cronos [12 PL, 260pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Cronos: Spirit Probe, Spirit Vortex
. Cronos: Spirit Vortex
. Cronos: Spirit Vortex

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Drukhari) [21 PL, -2CP, 341pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Obsession: Kabal of the Black Heart: Thirst for Power

+ Stratagems +

Stratagem: Prizes from the Dark City [-1CP]

+ No Force Org Slot +

Court of the Archon [10 PL, 136pts]: As Detachment (Kabal)
. Sslyth
. Sslyth
. Sslyth
. Sslyth
. Ur-Ghul: As Detachment (Kabal)
. Ur-Ghul: As Detachment (Kabal)
. Ur-Ghul: As Detachment (Kabal)
. Ur-Ghul: As Detachment (Kabal)

+ HQ +

Archon [5 PL, -1CP, 90pts]: Ancient Evil, As Detachment (Kabal), Huskblade, Overlord, Splinter Pistol, Stratagem: Tolerated Ambition, The Djin Blade
. Splintered Genius (Black Heart): Splintered Genius

+ Troops +

Wracks [3 PL, 40pts]: *Custom Coven*
. Acothyst: Wrack Blade
. 4x Wracks: 4x Wrack Blade

+ Elites +

Mandrakes [3 PL, 75pts] . 4x Mandrake: 4x Baleblast, 4x Glimmersteel Blade
. Nightfiend

++ Total: [122 PL, 8CP, 2,000pts] ++

Space Marines

It’s not going to be mentioned every single time, but it’s worth noting that almost all top Marine builds will be using at least some Vanguard Veterans with lighting claws and storm shields to provide some melee punch.

Iron Hands Dreadnoughts

Time is a flat circle, and Iron Hands lists designed to slam the opponent out of the gate with a Drop Pod-powered opening salvo then grind them into the dust with the enormous efficiency of their dreadnoughts are back in a big way. Often (but not always) run as Successors with Whirlwind of Rage and Master Artisans, as the big draw is the superdoctrine (especially for Drop Pods and units that can’t otherwise get re-rolls) and the ability to make a Volkite Contemptor a Character with March of the Ancients.

Sample List – Alex Harrison – 1st Place Into the Hellstorm August 2021

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++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – Iron Hands) [35 PL, 683pts, 12CP] ++

+ Configuration +

**Chapter Selector**: Custom Chapter, Iron Hands Successor, Master Artisans, Whirlwind of Rage

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost

+ HQ +

Lieutenants [4 PL, 75pts] . Lieutenant in Reiver Armour: Target Protocols, The Vox Espiritum, Warlord

+ Troops +

Incursor Squad [5 PL, 105pts] . 4x Incursor: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Occulus bolt carbine, 4x Paired combat blades
. Incursor Sergeant

+ Elites +

Company Veterans [3 PL, 48pts] . Company Veteran: Astartes Chainsword, Storm shield
. Company Veteran Sergeant: Astartes Chainsword, Storm shield

+ Heavy Support +

Devastator Squad [8 PL, 165pts]: Armorium Cherub
. Devastator Marine Sergeant: Bolt pistol, Boltgun
. Devastator Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta
. Devastator Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Grav-cannon
. Devastator Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta
. Devastator Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta

Devastator Squad [8 PL, 165pts]: Armorium Cherub
. Devastator Marine Sergeant: Bolt pistol, Boltgun
. Devastator Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta
. Devastator Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Grav-cannon
. Devastator Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta
. Devastator Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta

+ Dedicated Transport +

Drop Pod [4 PL, 70pts]: Storm bolter

Land Speeder Storm [3 PL, 55pts]

++ Vanguard Detachment -3CP (Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – Iron Hands) [67 PL, 1,315pts, -8CP] ++

+ Configuration +

**Chapter Selector**: Custom Chapter, Iron Hands Successor, Master Artisans, Whirlwind of Rage

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

+ HQ +

Primaris Librarian [5 PL, 95pts]: 1) Blessing of the Machine God, 4) Psysteel Armor

+ Elites +

Bladeguard Veteran Squad [10 PL, 175pts] . 4x Bladeguard Veteran: 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Heavy Bolt Pistol, 4x Master-crafted power sword, 4x Storm Shield
. Bladeguard Veteran Sergeant: Heavy Bolt Pistol

Invictor Tactical Warsuit [8 PL, 160pts]: Twin ironhail autocannon

Invictor Tactical Warsuit [8 PL, 160pts]: Twin ironhail autocannon

Relic Contemptor Dreadnought [8 PL, 175pts, -3CP]: Cyclone missile launcher, Merciless Logic, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter, Stratagem: March of the Ancients, 2x Twin volkite culverin

Relic Contemptor Dreadnought [8 PL, 175pts, -1CP]: Cyclone missile launcher, 2x Twin volkite culverin

+ Fast Attack +

Suppressor Squad [5 PL, 100pts] . 2x Suppressor: 2x Accelerator autocannon, 2x Bolt pistol, 2x Frag & Krak grenades
. Suppressor Sergeant

Suppressor Squad [5 PL, 100pts] . 2x Suppressor: 2x Accelerator autocannon, 2x Bolt pistol, 2x Frag & Krak grenades
. Suppressor Sergeant

+ Heavy Support +

Sicaran Arcus [10 PL, 175pts, -1CP]: Heavy bolter, Hunter-killer missile

++ Total: [102 PL, 4CP, 1,998pts] ++

Iron Hands Minotaurs

An evolution of the strategy above has seen the board control elements kept but the number of Dreadnoughts dialed right back, cutting down to just two. The reason for this is that if you run as Minotaurs (and thus have access to Hekaton Aiakos), both these dreadnoughts can be bodyguardable characters with 9 wounds, making them tremendously difficult to deal with until they’re right in the opponent’s face, at which point it’s usually too late. Outside the dreads, the list goes wider on the mobile melta and board control tools Spins on this using both Master Artisans and Born Heroes alongside Whirlwind of Rage have been seen.

Sample List – Innes Wilson -1st Place Clash of Alba Winter Assault

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== Adeptus Astartes – Minotaurs (Iron Hands Successors) – Patrol Detachment = -3CP, [59PL, 1175pts] ==
Chapter Tactic: Whirlwind of Rage & Master Artisans

HQ
Primaris Lieutenant [5PL, 90pts] Master-Crafted Power Sword, Heavy Bolt Pistol, Storm Shield, Warlord – Rites of War, Relic – Vox Espiritum
Hecaton Aiakos [8PL, 160pts]

Troops
5 Infiltrator [6PL, 120pts]

Elites
Relic Contemptor Dreadnought [8PL, 175pts] 2 Twin Volkite Culverin, Cyclone Missile Launcher, March of the Ancients (-1CP), Hero of the Chapter – Merciless Logic (-1CP), Martial Legacy (-1CP)

Fast Attack
Land Speeder [3PL, 70pts] Multi-Melta
Land Speeder [3PL, 70pts] Multi-Melta

Heavy Support
Devastator Squad [8PL, 155pts] 2 Multi-Melta, 2 Grav-Cannon, Sergeant – 2 Astartes Chainsword, Armorium Cherub
Devastator Squad [8PL, 155pts] 2 Multi-Melta, 2 Grav-Cannon, Sergeant – 2 Astartes Chainsword, Armorium Cherub

Dedicated Transport
DT: Drop Pod [4PL, 70pts].
DT: Land Speeder Storm [3PL, 55pts].
DT: Land Speeder Storm [3PL, 55pts]

== Adeptus Astartes – Minotaurs (Iron Hands Successors) – Vanguard Detachment = -5CP, [51PL, 825pts] ==
Chapter Tactic: Whirlwind of Rage & Master Artisans

HQ

Primaris Techmarine [4PL, 80pts] Hero of the Chapter – Target Protocols (-1CP)

Elites
5 Vanguard Veteran [7PL, 145pts] 4 Lightning Claw, 4 Storm Shield, Sergeant – Astartes Chainsword, Lightning Claw
5 Vanguard Veteran [7PL, 145pts] 4 Lightning Claw, 4 Storm Shield, Sergeant – Astartes Chainsword, Lightning Claw
5 Vanguard Veteran [7PL, 145pts] 4 Lightning Claw, 4 Storm Shield, Sergeant – Astartes Chainsword, Lightning Claw
3 Company Veteran [8PL, 68pts] 2 Storm Shield, 2 Astartes Chainsword, Sergeant – 2 Astartes Chainsword
3 Company Veteran [8PL, 72pts] 2 Storm Shield, 2 Astartes Chainsword, Sergeant – Storm Shield, Astartes Chainsword

Heavy Support
Whirlwind Scorpius [10PL, 170pts] Martial Legacy (-1CP)

Deathwatch Dreadnoughts

Deathwatch have also been getting in on the Dreadnought action since the summer, taking advantage of some key relics and warlord traits they have the boost up Redemptors and Volkite Contemptors (the best types). The Dominus Aegis takes care of Redemptors’ singular weakness (no invulnerable save) while Nowhere to Hide and the Vhorkan-Pattern Auspicator significantly boost both flavours against lots of top metagame builds. Optionally, these builds can also take advantage of the ability to build Proteus Kill Teams that can split out a combat squad of 3-4 bikers and 1-2 VanVets, providing super-mobile and relatively durable ObSec models to control the board while the Dreads do their work.

Sample List – Alex Harrison – 2nd Place London GT Super Major September 2021

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – Deathwatch) [105 PL, 4CP, 2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Chapter Selection: Deathwatch

Detachment Command Cost

+ Stratagems +

Relics of the Chapter [-2CP]: 2x Number of Extra Relics

+ No Force Org Slot +

Company Veterans [3 PL, 40pts] . Company Veteran: Bolt pistol, Boltgun, Frag & Krak grenades
. Company Veteran Sergeant: Bolt pistol, Boltgun, Frag & Krak grenades

+ HQ +

Primaris Captain [5 PL, -1CP, 105pts]: Dominus Aegis, Frag & Krak grenades, Rites of War, Stratagem: A Vigil Unmatched, Warlord
. 2. Paragon of their Chapter: Dark Angels: Brilliant Strategist
. Heavy bolt pistol, Master-crafted power sword and Relic shield: Heavy Bolt Pistol, Master-crafted power sword, Relic Shield

Techmarine [4 PL, -1CP, 70pts]: 3. Nowhere to Hide (Aura), Boltgun, Frag & Krak grenades, Omnissian power axe, Servo-arm, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter, The Tome of Ectoclades

Techmarine [4 PL, 70pts]: Boltgun, Frag & Krak grenades, Omnissian power axe, Servo-arm, Vhorkan-Pattern Auspicator

+ Troops +

Deathwatch Veterans [8 PL, 140pts] . Deathwatch Veteran w/ Heavy Weapon: Deathwatch Frag Cannon, Frag & Krak grenades
. Deathwatch Veteran w/ Heavy Weapon: Deathwatch Frag Cannon, Frag & Krak grenades
. Deathwatch Veteran w/ Heavy Weapon: Deathwatch Frag Cannon, Frag & Krak grenades
. Deathwatch Veteran w/ Heavy Weapon: Deathwatch Frag Cannon, Frag & Krak grenades
. Watch Sergeant: Deathwatch Shotgun, Frag & Krak grenades

Deathwatch Veterans [8 PL, 140pts] . Deathwatch Veteran w/ Heavy Weapon: Deathwatch Frag Cannon, Frag & Krak grenades
. Deathwatch Veteran w/ Heavy Weapon: Deathwatch Frag Cannon, Frag & Krak grenades
. Deathwatch Veteran w/ Heavy Weapon: Deathwatch Frag Cannon, Frag & Krak grenades
. Deathwatch Veteran w/ Heavy Weapon: Deathwatch Frag Cannon, Frag & Krak grenades
. Watch Sergeant: Deathwatch Shotgun, Frag & Krak grenades

Deathwatch Veterans [8 PL, 140pts] . Deathwatch Veteran w/ Heavy Weapon: Deathwatch Frag Cannon, Frag & Krak grenades
. Deathwatch Veteran w/ Heavy Weapon: Deathwatch Frag Cannon, Frag & Krak grenades
. Deathwatch Veteran w/ Heavy Weapon: Deathwatch Frag Cannon, Frag & Krak grenades
. Deathwatch Veteran w/ Heavy Weapon: Deathwatch Frag Cannon, Frag & Krak grenades
. Watch Sergeant: Deathwatch Shotgun, Frag & Krak grenades

+ Elites +

Redemptor Dreadnought [9 PL, 185pts]: 2x Storm Bolters, Icarus Rocket Pod, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon, Redemptor Fist

Redemptor Dreadnought [9 PL, 185pts]: 2x Storm Bolters, Icarus Rocket Pod, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon, Redemptor Fist

Redemptor Dreadnought [9 PL, 185pts]: 2x Storm Bolters, Icarus Rocket Pod, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon, Redemptor Fist

Relic Contemptor Dreadnought [8 PL, -1CP, 175pts]: Cyclone missile launcher, 2x Twin volkite culverin

Relic Contemptor Dreadnought [8 PL, -1CP, 175pts]: Cyclone missile launcher, 2x Twin volkite culverin

Relic Contemptor Dreadnought [8 PL, -1CP, 150pts]: 2x Twin volkite culverin

+ Heavy Support +

Sicaran Arcus [10 PL, -1CP, 170pts]: Arcus multi-launcher, Heavy bolter

+ Dedicated Transport +

Drop Pod [4 PL, 70pts]: Storm bolter

++ Total: [105 PL, 4CP, 2,000pts] ++

Deathwatch Kill Team Strike Force

While it has very tight army construction rules, the Kill Team Strike Force has access to some truly absurd power plays, be it wide-ranging Advance/Charge out of the gate via the White Scars Chapter Tactic or annihilating opponents in a hail of flamer or storm bolter shots with Specialism Extremis. A very unique army, but one that will utterly dominate if given a chance.

Sample List – Michael Costello – 14th Place LCGT Supermajor

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Note: This list pre-dates the FAQ ruling that Speed of the Primarch essentially doesn’t work when applied with Honoured Veteran of the Watch. 

++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – Deathwatch) [108 PL, 10CP, 2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Army of Renown – Kill Team Strike Force

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Chapter Selection: Deathwatch

Detachment Command Cost

+ Stratagems +

Strategem: Relics of the Chapter [-1CP]: Number of Extra Relics

+ HQ +

Primaris Chaplain on Bike [7 PL, 140pts]: 5. Recitation of Focus, 6. Canticle of Hate (Aura), Chapter Command: Master of Sanctity, Litany of Hate, The Beacon Angelis, Warlord, Wise Orator

Watch Master [7 PL, 130pts]

+ Troops +

Fortis Kill Team [17 PL, 280pts]: Aquila
. 5x Hellblaster w/ Assault plasma incinerator: 5x Assault Plasma Incinerator, 5x Bolt pistol, 5x Frag & Krak grenades
. Intercessor Sergeant: Astartes Chainsword, Auto Bolt Rifle
. 4x Intercessor w/ Auto Bolt Rifle: 4x Auto Bolt Rifle, 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades

Proteus Kill Team [18 PL, -1CP, 337pts]: Dominatus, Jump Packs
. Black Shield: Astartes Chainsword, Thunder hammer
. Deathwatch Terminator
. . Thunder hammer and Storm shield: Thunder hammer
. Deathwatch Terminator
. . Thunder hammer and Storm shield: Thunder hammer
. Deathwatch Veteran: Deathwatch Boltgun, Storm shield
. Deathwatch Veteran: Deathwatch Boltgun, Storm shield
. Deathwatch Veteran: Deathwatch Boltgun, Storm shield
. Deathwatch Veteran: Astartes Chainsword, Deathwatch Boltgun
. Vanguard Veteran: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Veteran Biker: Astartes Chainsword
. Watch Sergeant: Combat shield, Heavy thunder hammer, Stratagem: Honoured Veteran of the Watch
. . 2. Paragon of their Chapter: Blood Angels: Speed of the Primarch

Proteus Kill Team [18 PL, 324pts]: Dominatus, Jump Packs
. Black Shield: 2x Lightning Claw
. Deathwatch Terminator
. . Thunder hammer and Storm shield: Thunder hammer
. Deathwatch Terminator
. . Thunder hammer and Storm shield: Thunder hammer
. Deathwatch Veteran: Deathwatch Boltgun, Storm shield
. Deathwatch Veteran: Deathwatch Boltgun, Storm shield
. Deathwatch Veteran: Deathwatch Boltgun, Storm shield
. Deathwatch Veteran: Astartes Chainsword, Deathwatch Boltgun
. Vanguard Veteran: Astartes Chainsword, Storm shield
. Veteran Biker: Astartes Chainsword
. Watch Sergeant: Heavy thunder hammer

Proteus Kill Team [19 PL, 340pts]: Jump Packs, Malleus
. Black Shield: Astartes Chainsword, Thunder hammer
. Deathwatch Terminator
. . Thunder hammer and Storm shield: Thunder hammer
. Deathwatch Terminator
. . Thunder hammer and Storm shield: Thunder hammer
. Deathwatch Veteran: Deathwatch Boltgun, Storm shield
. Deathwatch Veteran: Deathwatch Boltgun, Storm shield
. Deathwatch Veteran: Deathwatch Boltgun, Storm shield
. Deathwatch Veteran: Astartes Chainsword, Deathwatch Boltgun
. Vanguard Veteran: Astartes Chainsword, Storm shield
. Veteran Biker: Astartes Chainsword
. Watch Sergeant: Heavy thunder hammer

Proteus Kill Team [13 PL, 294pts]: Aquila
. Black Shield: Storm bolter, Thunder hammer
. Deathwatch Veteran: Storm bolter, Storm shield
. Deathwatch Veteran: Storm bolter, Storm shield
. Deathwatch Veteran: Storm bolter, Storm shield
. Deathwatch Veteran: Storm bolter, Storm shield
. Deathwatch Veteran: Astartes Chainsword, Storm bolter
. Deathwatch Veteran: Astartes Chainsword, Storm bolter
. Deathwatch Veteran: Astartes Chainsword, Storm bolter
. Deathwatch Veteran: Astartes Chainsword, Storm bolter
. Watch Sergeant: Storm bolter, Thunder hammer

+ Elites +

Judiciar [5 PL, 85pts]: The Armour Indomitus

+ Dedicated Transport +

Drop Pod [4 PL, 70pts]: Storm bolter

++ Total: [108 PL, 10CP, 2,000pts] ++

Space Wolves

Space Wolves are one of the better Marine Supplements right now if you want to play a relatively normal all-rounder sort of game plan. They can lean in pretty hard on Dreadnoughts to some success (as they also provide great support to Redemptors via Storm Caller and Counter Charge), but they’ve got plenty of other things going for them – cheaper VanVet equivalents, slightly better Devastators (who have a way to ignore hit penalties out of a drop pod in Keen Senses) and access to a great utility datasheet in Cyberwolves. The Dreadnought plan has been on the ebb recently thanks to the presence of Grey Knights and Thousand Sons heavily discouraging non-specialist Psychic armies from bringing any Psykers.

Can also be run as Successors very comfortably – the Whirlwind of Rage/Born Heroes combo aligns very well with what the supplement wants to be doing, while a more recent build using Master Artisans played by Jamie Paris has also made a splash.

Sample List – Mathieu Boutin-Bastien – 1st Place MTL 40K

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – Space Wolves) [100 PL, 8CP, 2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

**Chapter Selector**: Space Wolves

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost

+ Stratagems +

Strategem: Relics of the Chapter [-2CP]: 2x Number of Extra Relics

+ HQ +

Lieutenants [4 PL, -1CP, 80pts] . Primaris Lieutenant: Aura of Majesty, Bolt pistol, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter, The Armour of Russ
. . Special issue bolt carbine and Master-crafted power axe: Master-crafted power axe

Primaris Captain [5 PL, 100pts]: Rites of War, The Vox Espiritum, Warlord
. Plasma Pistol and Power Fist: Power fist

+ Troops +

Assault Intercessor Squad [5 PL, 115pts] . 4x Assault Intercessor
. Assault Intercessor Sgt: Heavy Bolt Pistol, Thunder hammer

Assault Intercessor Squad [5 PL, 115pts] . 4x Assault Intercessor
. Assault Intercessor Sgt: Heavy Bolt Pistol, Thunder hammer

Assault Intercessor Squad [5 PL, 115pts] . 4x Assault Intercessor
. Assault Intercessor Sgt: Heavy Bolt Pistol, Thunder hammer

Assault Intercessor Squad [5 PL, 115pts] . 4x Assault Intercessor
. Assault Intercessor Sgt: Heavy Bolt Pistol, Thunder hammer

Assault Intercessor Squad [5 PL, 115pts] . 4x Assault Intercessor
. Assault Intercessor Sgt: Heavy Bolt Pistol, Thunder hammer

+ Elites +

Bladeguard Veteran Squad [10 PL, 175pts] . 4x Bladeguard Veteran
. Bladeguard Veteran Sergeant: Heavy Bolt Pistol

Judiciar [5 PL, -1CP, 85pts]: Hunter, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter, The Wulfen Stone

Veteran Intercessor Squad [6 PL, 110pts] . Auto Bolt Rifle
. 4x Veteran Intercessor
. Veteran Intercessor Sergeant: Power sword

Wolf Guard [7 PL, 145pts]: Jump Pack
. Wolf Guard: Astartes Chainsword, Power fist
. Wolf Guard: Astartes Chainsword, Power fist
. Wolf Guard: Astartes Chainsword, Power fist
. Wolf Guard: Astartes Chainsword, Power fist
. Wolf Guard Pack Leader: Astartes Chainsword, Power fist

Wolf Guard [7 PL, 145pts]: Jump Pack
. Wolf Guard: Astartes Chainsword, Thunder hammer
. Wolf Guard: Astartes Chainsword, Thunder hammer
. Wolf Guard: Astartes Chainsword, Astartes Chainsword
. Wolf Guard: Astartes Chainsword, Storm shield
. Wolf Guard Pack Leader: Astartes Chainsword, Thunder hammer

Wolf Guard [7 PL, 105pts]: Jump Pack
. Wolf Guard: Astartes Chainsword, Astartes Chainsword
. Wolf Guard: Astartes Chainsword, Astartes Chainsword
. Wolf Guard: Astartes Chainsword, Astartes Chainsword
. Wolf Guard: Astartes Chainsword, Astartes Chainsword
. Wolf Guard Pack Leader: Astartes Chainsword, Astartes Chainsword

+ Fast Attack +

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]: Cyberwolf

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]: Cyberwolf

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]: Cyberwolf

+ Heavy Support +

Eradicator Squad [14 PL, 290pts]: Melta rifle
. 3x Eradicator
. Eradicator Sgt
. Eradicator with MM: Multi-melta
. Eradicator with MM: Multi-melta

Eradicator Squad [7 PL, 145pts]: Melta rifle
. Eradicator
. Eradicator Sgt
. Eradicator with MM: Multi-melta

++ Total: [100 PL, 8CP, 2,000pts] ++

Example Melee Successors List – Logan Antonation – 1st Place Return to IWTS

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – Space Wolves) [103 PL, 8CP, 2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

**Chapter Selector**: Born Heroes , Custom Chapter, Space Wolves Successor, Whirlwind of Rage

+ Stratagems +

A Trophy Bestowed [-1CP]

Relics of the Chapter [-1CP]: Number of Extra Relics

+ HQ +

Chapter Master [8 PL, -1CP, 155pts]: Chapter Command: Chapter Master, Frost Weapon, Hunter, Jump Pack, Lightning Claw (Pair), Stratagem: Warrior of Legend, The Imperium’s Sword, Warlord

Primaris Chaplain on Bike [7 PL, -1CP, 140pts]: 2. Catechism of Fire, 6. Canticle of Hate (Aura), Chapter Command: Master of Sanctity, Rites of War, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter, The Armour of Russ

+ Troops +

Assault Intercessor Squad [5 PL, 95pts] . 4x Assault Intercessor: 4x Astartes Chainsword, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Heavy Bolt Pistol
. Assault Intercessor Sgt: Astartes Chainsword, Heavy Bolt Pistol

Infiltrator Squad [6 PL, 120pts] . 4x Infiltrator: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Marksman bolt carbine
. Infiltrator Sergeant

Infiltrator Squad [6 PL, 120pts] . 4x Infiltrator: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Marksman bolt carbine
. Infiltrator Sergeant

+ Elites +

Bladeguard Veteran Squad [5 PL, 105pts] . 2x Bladeguard Veteran: 2x Frag & Krak grenades, 2x Heavy Bolt Pistol, 2x Master-crafted power sword, 2x Storm Shield
. Bladeguard Veteran Sergeant: Heavy Bolt Pistol

Bladeguard Veteran Squad [10 PL, 140pts] . 3x Bladeguard Veteran: 3x Frag & Krak grenades, 3x Heavy Bolt Pistol, 3x Master-crafted power sword, 3x Storm Shield
. Bladeguard Veteran Sergeant: Heavy Bolt Pistol

Judiciar [5 PL, 85pts]

Wolf Guard [7 PL, 130pts]: Jump Pack
. Wolf Guard: Lightning Claw, Lightning Claw
. Wolf Guard: Lightning Claw, Lightning Claw
. Wolf Guard: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Wolf Guard: Astartes Chainsword, Astartes Chainsword
. Wolf Guard Pack Leader: Lightning Claw, Lightning Claw

Wolf Guard [7 PL, 165pts]: Jump Pack
. Wolf Guard: Lightning Claw, Lightning Claw
. Wolf Guard: Lightning Claw, Lightning Claw
. Wolf Guard: Storm shield, Thunder hammer
. Wolf Guard: Storm shield, Thunder hammer
. Wolf Guard Pack Leader: Storm shield, Thunder hammer

Wolf Guard Terminators [9 PL, 205pts] . Wolf Guard in Terminator Armour: Combi-melta, Thunder hammer
. Wolf Guard in Terminator Armour: Combi-melta, Storm shield
. Wolf Guard in Terminator Armour: Combi-melta, Storm shield
. Wolf Guard in Terminator Armour: Storm bolter, Storm shield
. Wolf Guard Terminator Pack Leader: Combi-melta, Thunder hammer

+ Fast Attack +

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]: Cyberwolf

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]: Cyberwolf

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]: Cyberwolf

+ Heavy Support +

Long Fangs [7 PL, 175pts]: Armorium Cherub
. Long Fang: Multi-melta
. Long Fang: Multi-melta
. Long Fang: Multi-melta
. Long Fang: Multi-melta
. Long Fang Pack Leader: Astartes Chainsword
. . Boltgun and Bolt Pistol

+ Dedicated Transport +

Drop Pod [4 PL, 70pts]: Deathwind launcher

Impulsor [7 PL, 125pts]: 2x Fragstorm Grenade Launchers, Shield Dome

Impulsor [7 PL, 125pts]: 2x Fragstorm Grenade Launchers, Shield Dome

++ Total: [103 PL, 8CP, 2,000pts] ++

Example Melta Successors List – Jamie Paris – 3rd Place Warzone Atlanta

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – Space Wolves) [109 PL, 2,000pts, 6CP] ++

+ Configuration +

**Chapter Selector**: Custom Chapter, Master Artisans, Space Wolves Successor, Whirlwind of Rage

+ Stratagems +

A Trophy Bestowed [-1CP]

Strategem: Relics of the Chapter [-2CP]: 2x Number of Extra Relics

+ No Force Org Slot +

Company Veterans [3 PL, 44pts] . Company Veteran: Astartes Chainsword, Storm shield
. Company Veteran Sergeant: 2x Astartes Chainsword

+ HQ +

Chapter Master [8 PL, 160pts, -1CP]: Chapter Command: Chapter Master, Combi-melta, Frost Weapon, Hunter, Jump Pack, Lightning Claw, Stratagem: Warrior of Legend, The Imperium’s Sword, Warlord

Lieutenants [5 PL, 120pts, -1CP] . Lieutenant: Combi-melta, Jump Pack, Rites of War, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter, The Armour of Russ, Thunder hammer

Primaris Chaplain on Bike [7 PL, 140pts, -1CP]: 3. Exhortation of Rage, 6. Canticle of Hate (Aura), Benediction of Fury, Chapter Command: Master of Sanctity, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter, Wise Orator

+ Troops +

Assault Intercessor Squad [5 PL, 95pts] . 4x Assault Intercessor: 4x Astartes Chainsword, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Heavy Bolt Pistol
. Assault Intercessor Sgt: Astartes Chainsword, Heavy Bolt Pistol

Blood Claws [6 PL, 90pts] . 4x Blood Claw: 4x Astartes Chainsword, 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades
. Blood Claw Pack Leader: Astartes Chainsword

Incursor Squad [5 PL, 105pts] . 4x Incursor: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Occulus bolt carbine, 4x Paired combat blades
. Incursor Sergeant

+ Elites +

Company Veterans [3 PL, 54pts] . Company Veteran: Astartes Chainsword, Storm shield
. Company Veteran Sergeant: Astartes Chainsword, Combi-melta

Scout Squad [4 PL, 90pts] . Scout Sergeant: Astartes shotgun, Combi-melta
. 3x Scout w/Shotgun: 3x Astartes shotgun, 3x Bolt pistol, 3x Frag & Krak grenades
. Scout w/Special weapon: Meltagun

Scout Squad [4 PL, 90pts] . Scout Sergeant: Astartes shotgun, Combi-melta
. 3x Scout w/Shotgun: 3x Astartes shotgun, 3x Bolt pistol, 3x Frag & Krak grenades
. Scout w/Special weapon: Meltagun

Wolf Guard [14 PL, 218pts]: Jump Pack
. Wolf Guard: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Wolf Guard: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Wolf Guard: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Wolf Guard: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Wolf Guard: Combi-melta, Storm shield
. Wolf Guard: Combi-melta, Storm shield
. Wolf Guard Pack Leader: Lightning Claw, Thunder hammer

Wolf Guard [7 PL, 148pts]: Jump Pack
. Wolf Guard: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Wolf Guard: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Wolf Guard: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Wolf Guard: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Wolf Guard Pack Leader: Lightning Claw, Thunder hammer

Wolf Guard [14 PL, 218pts]: Jump Pack
. Wolf Guard: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Wolf Guard: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Wolf Guard: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Wolf Guard: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Wolf Guard: Combi-melta, Storm shield
. Wolf Guard: Combi-melta, Storm shield
. Wolf Guard Pack Leader: Lightning Claw, Thunder hammer

+ Fast Attack +

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]: Cyberwolf

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]: Cyberwolf

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]: Cyberwolf

+ Heavy Support +

Long Fangs [11 PL, 203pts]: Armorium Cherub
. Long Fang: Grav-cannon
. Long Fang: Multi-melta
. Long Fang: Multi-melta
. Long Fang: Multi-melta
. Long Fang: Multi-melta
. Long Fang Pack Leader: Astartes Chainsword
. . Boltgun and Bolt Pistol

+ Dedicated Transport +

Drop Pod [4 PL, 70pts]: Storm bolter

Land Speeder Storm [3 PL, 55pts]

Land Speeder Storm [3 PL, 55pts]

++ Total: [109 PL, 2,000pts, 6CP] ++

Dark Angels Deathwing

As time has gone on, (mostly) pure Deathwing have gradually provided more and more of Dark Angels best placings, as their ability to put down hard to shift, ObSec infantry is essentially unmatched. These lists aim to break opponents on the unyielding wall of Terminators they throw down, and have been pretty successful in doing so.

Sample List – John King – 3rd Place LCGT Supermajor

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++ Vanguard Detachment -3CP (Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – Dark Angels) [97 PL, 12CP, 2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration [12CP] +

*Chapter Selector*: Dark Angels

Deathwing Vanguard Detachment [3CP]

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

+ Stratagems [-1CP] +

Stratagem: Relics of the Chapter [-1CP]: Number of Extra Relics [-1CP]

+ HQ [15 PL, 2CP, 295pts] +

Azrael [8 PL, 2CP, 170pts]: 1. Brilliant Strategist, Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Sword of Secrets, Warlord
. Lion’s Wrath: Lion’s Wrath – Master-crafted boltgun, Lion’s Wrath – Master-crafted Plasma gun

Ezekiel [7 PL, 125pts]: 1) Mind Worm, 5) Engulfing Fear, 6) Mind Wipe, Frag & Krak grenades, The Deliverer, Traitor’s Bane

+ Elites [82 PL, -1CP, 1,705pts] +

Bladeguard Ancient [5 PL, -1CP, 85pts]: 5. Decisive Tactician (Aura), Frag & Krak grenades, Heavy Bolt Pistol, Pennant of Remembrance, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter [-1CP]

Deathwing Terminator Squad [18 PL, 380pts]: Watcher in the Dark [5pts] . Deathwing Sergeant [33pts] . . Storm Bolter & Power Sword: Power sword, Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter

Deathwing Terminator Squad [18 PL, 380pts]: Watcher in the Dark [5pts] . Deathwing Sergeant [33pts] . . Storm Bolter & Power Sword: Power sword, Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter

Deathwing Terminator Squad [18 PL, 375pts] . Deathwing Sergeant [33pts] . . Storm Bolter & Power Sword: Power sword, Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter
. Deathwing Terminator [38pts] . . Storm Bolter & Chainfist [5pts]: Chainfist [5pts], Storm bolter

Ravenwing Apothecary [5 PL, 100pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, The Honor Vehement
. Black Knight Bike: Astartes grenade launcher

Terminator Squad [18 PL, 385pts]: Teleport Homer [5pts] . Terminator Sergeant [38pts]: Power sword, Storm bolter
. 9x Terminator w/ Chainfist [342pts]: 9x Chainfist, 9x Storm bolter

++ Total: [97 PL, 12CP, 2,000pts] ++

Dark Angels Deathwing and Friends

Outside of pure Deathwing, the next most commen way to see Deathwing played at the moment is with a heavy Deathwing force to anchor the board and some sort of shooting backup supported by Azrael. Over time, we’ve seen less use of Ravenwing in that latter slot, and more builds leaning on Plasma Inceptors or even Hellblasters to use Weapons from the Dark Age, often backed up by Marine mainstays like Volkite Contemptors.

Sample List – Maxine Blythin – 4th Place FactoruM November GT

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++ Vanguard Detachment -3CP (Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – Dark Angels) [58 PL, -1CP, 1,260pts] ++

+ Configuration +

**Chapter Selector**: Dark Angels

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

+ HQ +

Azrael [8 PL, 2CP, 170pts]: 1. Brilliant Strategist, Warlord

+ Elites +

Deathwing Ancient [6 PL, 140pts]: Chapter Command: Chapter Ancient, Pennant of Remembrance
. Thunder Hammer and Storm Shield: Storm shield, Thunder hammer

Deathwing Command Squad [4 PL, 90pts] . Deathwing Sergeant
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield: Thunder hammer
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield: Thunder hammer

Deathwing Command Squad [4 PL, 90pts] . Deathwing Sergeant
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield: Thunder hammer
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield: Thunder hammer

Deathwing Terminator Squad [9 PL, 185pts] . Deathwing Sergeant
. . Storm Bolter & Power Sword
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Storm Bolter & Power Fist: Power fist
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Storm Bolter & Power Fist: Power fist
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Storm Bolter & Power Fist: Power fist
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Storm Bolter & Power Fist: Power fist

Deathwing Terminator Squad [9 PL, 205pts] . Deathwing Sergeant
. . Storm Bolter & Power Sword
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield: Thunder hammer
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield: Thunder hammer
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield: Thunder hammer
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield: Thunder hammer

Deathwing Terminator Squad [18 PL, 380pts] . Deathwing Sergeant
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield: Thunder hammer
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield: Thunder hammer
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield: Thunder hammer
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield: Thunder hammer
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield: Thunder hammer
. Deathwing Terminator: Lightning Claw (Pair)
. Deathwing Terminator: Lightning Claw (Pair)
. Deathwing Terminator: Lightning Claw (Pair)
. Deathwing Terminator: Lightning Claw (Pair)
. Deathwing Terminator: Lightning Claw (Pair)

++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – Dark Angels) [35 PL, -2CP, 740pts] ++

+ Configuration +

**Chapter Selector**: Dark Angels

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

+ HQ +

Ezekiel [7 PL, 125pts]: 1) Mind Worm, 5) Engulfing Fear, 6) Mind Wipe

+ Troops +

Infiltrator Squad [6 PL, 120pts] . 4x Infiltrator: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Marksman bolt carbine
. Infiltrator Sergeant

+ Elites +

Ravenwing Apothecary [6 PL, 135pts]: Chapter Command: Chief Apothecary
. Black Knight Bike: Plasma Talon

+ Fast Attack +

Attack Bike Squad [2 PL, 60pts] . Attack Bike: Multi-melta

Inceptor Squad [14 PL, 300pts]: 4x Inceptor, Inceptor Sergeant, Plasma Exterminator x2

++ Total: [93 PL, -3CP, 2,000pts] ++

Ultramarine Successor Alpha Strike

Ultramarines have some very powerful tools to enable a strong alpha strike, and lists utilising these alongside the Master Artisan/Whirlwind of Rage Successor Chapter Tactic have been very successful. Most notably, the Seal of Oath gives them a pretty much locked-in tool for destroying one of an opponent’s most powerful tools, and the ability to deploy Invictor Tactical Warsuits hyper-aggressively then pull them back if the roll-off is lost allows the army to present huge turn 1 pressure at minimal risk. Once the game is joined, the superdoctrine keeps Devastators and Suppressors mobile on turns two and three, and if the opponent tries to charge the gunline they’ll find themselves hit with a multi-overwatch fusilade.

Sample List – Samuel Marshall – 2nd Place Adelaide GT

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – Ultramarines) [101 PL, 8CP, 2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

**Chapter Selector**: Custom Chapter, Master Artisans, Ultramarines Successor, Whirlwind of Rage

+ HQ +

Captain with Master-crafted Heavy Bolt Rifle [6 PL, -1CP, 105pts]: Adept of the Codex, Rites of War, Stratagem: Exemplar of the Chapter, Warlord

Primaris Techmarine [5 PL, -1CP, 100pts]: Chapter Command: Master of the Forge, Seal of Oath, Storm of Fire, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter

+ Troops +

Assault Intercessor Squad [5 PL, 95pts] . 4x Assault Intercessor: 4x Astartes Chainsword, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Heavy Bolt Pistol
. Assault Intercessor Sgt: Astartes Chainsword, Heavy Bolt Pistol

Assault Intercessor Squad [5 PL, 95pts] . 4x Assault Intercessor: 4x Astartes Chainsword, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Heavy Bolt Pistol
. Assault Intercessor Sgt: Astartes Chainsword, Heavy Bolt Pistol

Intercessor Squad [5 PL, 100pts]: Auto Bolt Rifle
. 4x Intercessor: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades
. Intercessor Sergeant: Astartes Chainsword

Intercessor Squad [5 PL, 100pts]: Auto Bolt Rifle
. 4x Intercessor: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades
. Intercessor Sergeant: Astartes Chainsword

+ Elites +

Invictor Tactical Warsuit [8 PL, 160pts]: Twin ironhail autocannon

Invictor Tactical Warsuit [8 PL, 160pts]: Twin ironhail autocannon

Redemptor Dreadnought [9 PL, 180pts]: 2x Fragstorm Grenade Launchers, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon

Redemptor Dreadnought [9 PL, 180pts]: 2x Fragstorm Grenade Launchers, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon

Relic Contemptor Dreadnought [8 PL, -1CP, 175pts]: Cyclone missile launcher, 2x Twin volkite culverin

Relic Contemptor Dreadnought [8 PL, -1CP, 175pts]: Cyclone missile launcher, 2x Twin volkite culverin

+ Fast Attack +

Suppressor Squad [5 PL, 100pts] . 2x Suppressor: 2x Accelerator autocannon, 2x Bolt pistol, 2x Frag & Krak grenades
. Suppressor Sergeant

Suppressor Squad [5 PL, 100pts] . 2x Suppressor: 2x Accelerator autocannon, 2x Bolt pistol, 2x Frag & Krak grenades
. Suppressor Sergeant

Suppressor Squad [5 PL, 100pts] . 2x Suppressor: 2x Accelerator autocannon, 2x Bolt pistol, 2x Frag & Krak grenades
. Suppressor Sergeant

+ Heavy Support +

Eliminator Squad [5 PL, 75pts]: Bolt sniper rifle
. Eliminator Sergeant: Instigator Bolt Carbine
. 2x Eliminators: 2x Bolt pistol, 2x Camo cloak, 2x Frag & Krak grenades

++ Total: [101 PL, 8CP, 2,000pts] ++

White Scars

In pre-codex 9th Edition White Scars were probably the single best army in the game – the combination of the speed provided to them by their Chapter Tactic with deadly melee threats and ranged units out of the old Marine codex made them an absolute nightmare to deal with early on, and the incredible late game boost that their Superdoctrine provides was usually enough to seal the deal.

Some of their top units have taken some fairly hefty nerfs over time, their synergies with the 9th book are a little less good, and 9th is less melee focused than it was early on, but the core White Scars plan of going fast and brawling the opponent out of the game is still a valid one, and they provide strong support for Devastators, one of the best Marine shooting units, via Hunter’s Fusilade, which lets them pull off an accurate volley after leaping out of a Rhino. This allows you to ration out a couple of units over multiple turns rather than going all-in with a drop pod, which adds flexibility, while Advance/Charge VanVets that jump to D2 late game are still exceptionally strong.

Almost all lists will be running a couple of big VanVet blocks and a double Devastator Rhino, and from there other popular choices include Volkite Contemptors to pop Raiders and Bladeguard for general purpose board control and murderising. Scars do also have some strong character options, with Kor’sarro being pretty popular, and various models carrying around either Plume of the Plainsrunner also frequently seen.

Sample List – Patrick McAneeny – 2nd Place Tables & Towers Flames of Autumn GT

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++ Vanguard Detachment -3CP (Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – White Scars) [99 PL, 5CP, 2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

**Chapter Selector**: White Scars

+ Stratagems +

Relics of the Chapter [-1CP]: Number of Extra Relics

+ No Force Org Slot +

Company Veterans [3 PL, 40pts] . Company Veteran: Astartes Chainsword, Boltgun
. Company Veteran Sergeant: Astartes Chainsword, Boltgun

+ HQ +

Khan on Bike [6 PL, 110pts]: Rites of War, Warlord, Wrath of the Heavens

Lieutenants [5 PL, 100pts] . Lieutenant: Jump Pack, Lightning Claw (Pair), The Hunter’s Eye

+ Elites +

Relic Contemptor Dreadnought [8 PL, -1CP, 150pts]: 2x Twin volkite culverin

Relic Contemptor Dreadnought [8 PL, -1CP, 150pts]: 2x Twin volkite culverin

Relic Contemptor Dreadnought [8 PL, -1CP, 150pts]: 2x Twin volkite culverin

Vanguard Veteran Squad [14 PL, 300pts]: Jump Pack
. Vanguard Veteran: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran Sergeant: Lightning Claw, Storm shield

Vanguard Veteran Squad [14 PL, 300pts]: Jump Pack
. Vanguard Veteran: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran Sergeant: Lightning Claw, Storm shield

Vanguard Veteran Squad [7 PL, 150pts]: Jump Pack
. Vanguard Veteran: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran: Lightning Claw, Storm shield
. Vanguard Veteran Sergeant: Lightning Claw, Storm shield

+ Heavy Support +

Devastator Squad [8 PL, 185pts]: Armorium Cherub
. Devastator Marine Sergeant: Astartes Chainsword, Combi-melta
. Devastator Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta
. Devastator Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta
. Devastator Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta
. Devastator Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta

Devastator Squad [8 PL, 175pts]: Armorium Cherub
. Devastator Marine Sergeant: Astartes Chainsword, Boltgun
. Devastator Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta
. Devastator Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta
. Devastator Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta
. Devastator Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta

+ Dedicated Transport +

Land Speeder Storm [3 PL, 55pts]

Land Speeder Storm [3 PL, 55pts]

Rhino [4 PL, 80pts]: Storm bolter

++ Total: [99 PL, 5CP, 2,000pts] ++

Blood Angels Jump Pack Spam

Blood Angels do one thing well, which is put down walls of angry men with jump packs to rip opponents to shreds. Sanguinary Guard and Death Company both provide some unique tricks (6″ heroics with Unbridled Ardour from the former, pre-game move with Forlord Fury from the latter), and being able to fly around a Chief Apothecary Sanguinary Priest with the Guard is very valuable. As well as that, Angel’s Sacrifice provides a powerful, unique tool to mess with the flow of combat for profit, and you’ve got a few other cool herohammer combos you can set up if you’re so inclined. Lacking any real shooting buffs is a major strike against them right now, but experienced players are still managing to make melee-themed builds do some work.

Sample List – Jack Harpster – 4th Place Crucible 9 GT

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Blood Angel Battalion

HQ

Commander Dante – 165
Sanguinary Priest – Chief Apothecary, Selfless Healer, Teeth of Terra, Jump Pack- 155
Primaris Chaplain on Bike- Master of Sanctity, Warlord: Gift of Foresight, Artisan of War: Adamantine Mantle, Armor Indomitus, Canticle of Hate, Mantra of Strength – 140

Troops

5 Incursors – 105
5 Intercessors- 100
5 Intercessors- 100

Elites

Sanguinary Ancient – Wrath of Baal, Rites of War – 110
7 Sanguinary Guard – 224
7 Sanguinary Guard – 224
6 Sanguinary Guard – 192
5 Death Company – 4 Thunder Hammers – 185
10 Vanguard Veterans – LC/SS – 300

Black Templars

The new Black Templars Codex Supplement has made a splash almost immediately, taking down several majors and putting up multiple further top four placings. That’s being driven by a few things, notably that Helbrecht is one of the best Chapter Masters out there, Uphold the Honour of the Emperor is extremely good with both Redemptors and elite infantry, and Relic Bearers being one of the best paid upgrades systems in any book, giving you tonnes of ways to make already powerful units great. They also have the option of using cost efficient Primaris Crusader bodies to dominate the board, and the incredibly nasty Tannhauser’s Bones/Bike Chaplain combo. Adding this all together creates a Marine army plays an extra strong all-rounder game plan.

Sample List – Matt Root – 1st Place Renegade Open

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – Black Templars) [102 PL, 7CP, 1,996pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Chapter Selection: Black Templars

+ Stratagems +

Revered Repositories [-1CP]

Strategem: Relics of the Chapter [-2CP]: 2x Number of Extra Relics

+ HQ +

High Marshal Helbrecht [8 PL, 160pts]: Attendant Thrall’s Fists, Feroicity, Frag & Krak grenades, Sword of the High Marshals

Primaris Chaplain on Bike [7 PL, 140pts]: 1. Litany of Divine Protection, 4. Fires of Devotion, Absolver Bolt pistol, Ancient Breviary, Chapter Command: Master of Sanctity, Crozius arcanum, Frag & Krak grenades, Litany of Hate, Twin Bolt rifle

Primaris Chaplain on Bike [6 PL, -1CP, 115pts]: 3. Exhortation of Rage, Absolver Bolt pistol, Crozius arcanum, Frag & Krak grenades, Litany of Hate, Rites of War, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter, Tannhauser’s Bones, Twin Bolt rifle

+ Troops +

Assault Intercessor Squad [6 PL, 115pts]: Fist of Balthus
. . 4x Assault Intercessor: 4x Astartes Chainsword, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Heavy Bolt Pistol
. . Assault Intercessor Sgt: Frag & Krak grenades, Heavy Bolt Pistol, Power fist

Crusader Squad [5 PL, 90pts] . . 4x Initiate: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Boltgun, 4x Frag & Krak grenades
. . Sword Brother: Astartes Chainsword, Boltgun, Frag & Krak grenades

Crusader Squad [5 PL, 90pts] . . 4x Initiate: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Boltgun, 4x Frag & Krak grenades
. . Sword Brother: Astartes Chainsword, Boltgun, Frag & Krak grenades

+ Elites +

Bladeguard Veteran Squad [11 PL, 225pts]: Icon of Heinmann
. . 5x Bladeguard Veteran: 5x Frag & Krak grenades, 5x Heavy Bolt Pistol, 5x Master-crafted power sword, 5x Storm Shield
. . Bladeguard Veteran Sergeant: Frag & Krak grenades, Heavy Bolt Pistol, Master-crafted power sword, Storm Shield, Sword of Judgement

Primaris Apothecary [5 PL, 115pts]: Absolver Bolt pistol, Chapter Command: Chief Apothecary, Frag & Krak grenades, Reductor Pistol, Selfless Healer, The Crusader’s Helm, Warlord

Redemptor Dreadnought [9 PL, 185pts]: 2x Fragstorm Grenade Launchers, Icarus Rocket Pod, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon, Redemptor Fist

Redemptor Dreadnought [9 PL, 185pts]: 2x Fragstorm Grenade Launchers, Icarus Rocket Pod, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon, Redemptor Fist

Redemptor Dreadnought [9 PL, 185pts]: 2x Fragstorm Grenade Launchers, Icarus Rocket Pod, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon, Redemptor Fist

Terminator Assault Squad [19 PL, -1CP, 316pts]: The Crux Obsidian
. . Assault Terminator Sergeant: Champion of the Feast
. . . . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield: Storm shield, Thunder hammer
. . 6x Assault Terminator w/THSS: 6x Storm shield, 6x Thunder hammer

+ Fast Attack +

Attack Bike Squad [3 PL, 75pts]: Holy Orb
. . Attack Bike: 2x Bolt pistol, 2x Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta, Twin boltgun

Adeptus Custodes

Credit: Robert “TheChirurgeon” Jones

Shadowkeepers

Successful Custodes lists cluster around one build, but it’s a strong one. Shadowkeepers handing an extra defensive stratagem to an army that already has plenty gives them a critical mass of tools to keep their units on the table, vital for an army with a low model count. Those tools almost always comprise Trajann, a Bike Captain, 3×3 troops (either shield Custodians, Sagitarrum or a mix), a Venatari bomb and a Telemon, filled to taste with more of the above or a few other things. You also sometimes see Trajann swapped for a second Bike Captain for extra mobility.

Sample List – Alun Perkins – 1st Place London Open August 2021

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Adeptus Custodes) [100 PL, 2,000pts, 8CP] ++

Shield Host: Shadowkeepers

+ Stratagems +

Open the Vaults [-1CP]: Open the Vaults: 1 Extra Relic

+ HQ +

Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike [9 PL, 178pts, -1CP]: Auric Aquilas, Captain-Commander, Indomitable Constitution, Misericordia, Salvo Launcher, Superior Creation, Warlord

Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike [9 PL, 178pts, -1CP]: Eagle’s Eye, Lockwarden, Misericordia, Salvo Launcher, Ten Thousand Heroes

+ Troops +

Custodian Guard Squad [7 PL, 156pts] . Custodian: Sentinel Blade, Storm Shield
. Custodian: Sentinel Blade, Storm Shield
. Custodian: Sentinel Blade, Storm Shield

Custodian Guard Squad [7 PL, 149pts] . Custodian: Sentinel Blade, Storm Shield
. Custodian: Sentinel Blade, Storm Shield
. Custodian: Guardian Spear

Sagittarum Custodians [7 PL, 159pts] . Sagittarum Custodian: Misericordia
. Sagittarum Custodian: Misericordia
. Sagittarum Custodian: Misericordia

+ Elites +

Contemptor-Galatus Dreadnought [9 PL, 170pts, -1CP]: Eternal Penitent

Prosecutors [3 PL, 60pts]: Sister Superior
. 4x Prosecutor: 4x Boltgun, 4x Psyk-Out Grenades

Vexilus Praetor in Allarus Terminator Armor [7 PL, 125pts]: Vexilla Magnifica

+ Fast Attack +

Venatari Custodians [16 PL, 275pts] . Venatari Custodian
. . Kinetic Destroyer and Tarsus Buckler
. Venatari Custodian
. . Kinetic Destroyer and Tarsus Buckler
. Venatari Custodian
. . Kinetic Destroyer and Tarsus Buckler
. Venatari Custodian
. . Kinetic Destroyer and Tarsus Buckler
. Venatari Custodian
. . Kinetic Destroyer and Tarsus Buckler

Vertus Praetors [12 PL, 255pts] . Vertus Praetor: Salvo Launcher
. Vertus Praetor: Salvo Launcher
. Vertus Praetor: Salvo Launcher

+ Heavy Support +

Telemon Heavy Dreadnought [14 PL, 295pts]: Arachnus Storm Cannon
. Telemon Caestus

++ Total: [100 PL, 8CP, 2,000pts] ++

Adepta Sororitas

Bloody Rose

Hyper aggressive builds packing large numbers of Repentia, Sacresants and Zephyrim (often given ObSec by a Dogmata and fired at the enemy) to handle melee punch and a few units of Retributors backed by Morvenn Vahl to burst down key targets at range. Celestine is also a staple, providing an extra threat and some positional trickery via the ability to bodyguard her high-footprint unit with Sacresants.

Sample List – Stephen Box – 2nd Place FactoruM 40k GT August 2021

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++ Battalion Detachment -3CP (Imperium – Adepta Sororitas) [91 PL, 1,732pts, 5CP] ++

+ Configuration [9CP] +

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [12CP]

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

Order Convictions: Order: Bloody Rose

+ Stratagems [-2CP] +

Stratagem: Open the Reliquaries [-2CP]: 2x Additional Relics of the Ecclesiarchy [-2CP]

+ No Force Org Slot [3 PL, 50pts] +

Hospitaller [3 PL, 50pts]: Bolt pistol, Chirurgeon’s tools

+ HQ [19 PL, 370pts, -2CP] +

Canoness [4 PL, 85pts, -1CP]: Blessed Blade [10pts], Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Relic: Chaplet of Sacrifice, Stratagem: Saint in the Making [-1CP], Warlord Trait: Blazing Ire
. Rapturous Blows [1 PL, 25pts]: Blessing, Miraculous ability

Celestine and Geminae Superia [10 PL, 200pts] . Celestine: The Ardent Blade
. 2x Geminae Superia: 2x Bolt pistol, 2x Frag & Krak grenades, 2x Power sword

Palatine [5 PL, 85pts, -1CP]: Bolt pistol, Power sword, Relic: Book of St. Lucius, Stratagem: Saint in the Making [-1CP], Warlord Trait: 5. Indomitable Belief (Aura)
. Word of the Emperor [2 PL, 40pts]: Blessing, Miraculous ability

+ Troops [9 PL, 165pts] +

Battle Sister Squad [3 PL, 55pts] . 4x Battle Sister [44pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Boltgun, 4x Frag & Krak grenades
. Sister Superior [11pts]: Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades
. . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun: Bolt pistol, Boltgun

Battle Sister Squad [3 PL, 55pts] . 4x Battle Sister [44pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Boltgun, 4x Frag & Krak grenades
. Sister Superior [11pts]: Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades
. . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun: Bolt pistol, Boltgun

Battle Sister Squad [3 PL, 55pts] . 4x Battle Sister [44pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Boltgun, 4x Frag & Krak grenades
. Sister Superior [11pts]: Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades
. . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun: Bolt pistol, Boltgun

+ Elites [28 PL, 457pts] +

Celestian Sacresants [6 PL, 140pts] . 9x Celestian Sacresants (Anointed Halberd) [126pts]: 9x Anointed Halberd, 9x Bolt pistol, 9x Frag & Krak grenades
. Sacresant Superior [14pts]: Anointed Halberd, Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades

Celestian Sacresants [6 PL, 112pts] . 7x Celestian Sacresants (Anointed Halberd) [98pts]: 7x Anointed Halberd, 7x Bolt pistol, 7x Frag & Krak grenades
. Sacresant Superior [14pts]: Anointed Halberd, Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades

Dogmata [4 PL, 65pts]: 4. Litany of Enduring Faith, 5. Verse of Holy Piety, Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Mace of the Righteous, Relic: The Sigil Ecclesiasticus, War Hymn

Sisters Repentia [6 PL, 70pts] . 5x Sisters Repentia [70pts]: 5x Penitent Eviscerator

Sisters Repentia [6 PL, 70pts] . 5x Sisters Repentia [70pts]: 5x Penitent Eviscerator

+ Fast Attack [12 PL, 260pts] +

Zephyrim Squad [4 PL, 90pts] . 4x Zephyrim [68pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Power sword
. Zephyrim Superior [22pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Power sword, Zephyrim Pennant [5pts]

Zephyrim Squad [4 PL, 85pts] . 4x Zephyrim [68pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Power sword
. Zephyrim Superior [17pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Power sword

Zephyrim Squad [4 PL, 85pts] . 4x Zephyrim [68pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Power sword
. Zephyrim Superior [17pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Power sword

+ Heavy Support [12 PL, 270pts] +

Retributor Squad [6 PL, 135pts]: Armourium Cherub [5pts] . Retributor Superior [12pts]: Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades
. . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun: Bolt pistol, Boltgun
. Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon [32pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts] . Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon [32pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts] . Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon [32pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts] . Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon [22pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Ministorum Heavy Flamer [10pts]

Retributor Squad [6 PL, 135pts]: Armourium Cherub [5pts] . Retributor Superior [12pts]: Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades
. . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun: Bolt pistol, Boltgun
. Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon [32pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts] . Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon [32pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts] . Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon [32pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts] . Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon [22pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Ministorum Heavy Flamer [10pts]

+ Dedicated Transport [8 PL, 160pts] +

Sororitas Rhino [4 PL, 80pts]: Storm bolter

Sororitas Rhino [4 PL, 80pts]: Storm bolter

++ Supreme Command Detachment +3CP (Imperium – Adepta Sororitas) [13 PL, 265pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Order Convictions: Adeptus Ministorum

+ Primarch | Daemon Primarch | Supreme Commander [13 PL, 265pts] +

Morvenn Vahl [13 PL, 265pts]: Fidelis, Lance of Illumination, Paragon Missile Launcher
. Warlord: Warlord Trait: 2. Righteous Rage

++ Total: [104 PL, 5CP, 1,997pts] ++

Martyred Lady Board Control

The Order of Our Martyred Lady can squeeze just enough value from their Codex Supplement to break the Bloody Rose’s stranglehold on Sisters lists, as it provides them some unique angles of attack. Being able to have multiple units of Sacresants operating with ObSec at any one time makes them very difficult to outplay on the Primary, and as their shooting threats die they’ll make their opponent pay dearly for it via Rejoice the Fallen and A Martyr’s Duty. Finally, the extremely over the top Blade of Sacrifice murder Canoness has turned out to be the real deal rather than just a meme, threatening to absolutely flatten a key opposing unit at an inconvenient moment.

Sample List – Stephen Box – 2nd Place Entoyment GT

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Adepta Sororitas) [98 PL, 1,999pts, 8CP] ++

+ Configuration [12CP] +

Order Convictions: Order: Our Martyred Lady

+ Stratagems [-2CP] +

Stratagem: Open the Reliquaries [-2CP]: 2x Additional Relics of the Ecclesiarchy [-2CP]

+ No Force Org Slot [3 PL, 50pts] +

Hospitaller [3 PL, 50pts]: Bolt pistol, Chirurgeon’s tools

+ HQ [16 PL, 300pts, -2CP] +

Canoness [4 PL, 85pts, -1CP]: Blessed Blade [10pts], Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Relic: Chaplet of Sacrifice, Stratagem: Saint in the Making [-1CP], Warlord Trait: 4. Beacon of Faith
. Rapturous Blows [1 PL, 25pts]: Blessing, Miraculous ability

Junith Eruita [7 PL, 130pts]: Mace of Castigation, 2x Ministorum Heavy Flamer

Palatine [5 PL, 85pts, -1CP]: Bolt pistol, Power sword, Relic: Blade of Sacrifice, Stratagem: Exemplar of the Order [-1CP], Warlord, Warlord Trait: 2. Righteous Rage, Warlord Trait: 3. Martyr’s Strength
. Word of the Emperor [2 PL, 40pts]: Blessing, Miraculous ability

+ Troops [9 PL, 165pts] +

Battle Sister Squad [3 PL, 55pts] . 4x Battle Sister [44pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Boltgun, 4x Frag & Krak grenades
. Sister Superior [11pts]: Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades
. . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun: Bolt pistol, Boltgun

Battle Sister Squad [3 PL, 55pts] . 4x Battle Sister [44pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Boltgun, 4x Frag & Krak grenades
. Sister Superior [11pts]: Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades
. . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun: Bolt pistol, Boltgun

Battle Sister Squad [3 PL, 55pts] . 4x Battle Sister [44pts]: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Boltgun, 4x Frag & Krak grenades
. Sister Superior [11pts]: Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades
. . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun: Bolt pistol, Boltgun

+ Elites [24 PL, 519pts] +

Celestian Sacresants [6 PL, 140pts] . 9x Celestian Sacresants (Anointed Halberd) [126pts]: 9x Anointed Halberd, 9x Bolt pistol, 9x Frag & Krak grenades
. Sacresant Superior [14pts]: Anointed Halberd, Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades

Celestian Sacresants [6 PL, 140pts] . 9x Celestian Sacresants (Anointed Halberd) [126pts]: 9x Anointed Halberd, 9x Bolt pistol, 9x Frag & Krak grenades
. Sacresant Superior [14pts]: Anointed Halberd, Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades

Celestian Sacresants [6 PL, 126pts] . 8x Celestian Sacresants (Anointed Halberd) [112pts]: 8x Anointed Halberd, 8x Bolt pistol, 8x Frag & Krak grenades
. Sacresant Superior [14pts]: Anointed Halberd, Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades

Crusaders [1 PL, 22pts] . 2x Crusaders [22pts]: 2x Power sword

Death Cult Assassins [1 PL, 26pts] . 2x Death Cult Assassins [26pts]: 2x Death Cult power blades

Dogmata [4 PL, 65pts]: 4. Litany of Enduring Faith, Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Mace of the Righteous, Relic: Litanies of Faith, War Hymn

+ Fast Attack [16 PL, 335pts] +

Dominion Squad [4 PL, 80pts] . Dominion Superior [12pts]: Frag & Krak grenades
. . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun: Bolt pistol, Boltgun
. Dominion w/ Special Weapon [17pts]: Artificer-crafted storm bolter [5pts], Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades
. Dominion w/ Special Weapon [17pts]: Artificer-crafted storm bolter [5pts], Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades
. Dominion w/ Special Weapon [17pts]: Artificer-crafted storm bolter [5pts], Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades
. Dominion w/ Special Weapon [17pts]: Artificer-crafted storm bolter [5pts], Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades

Dominion Squad [4 PL, 80pts] . Dominion Superior [12pts]: Frag & Krak grenades
. . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun: Bolt pistol, Boltgun
. Dominion w/ Special Weapon [17pts]: Artificer-crafted storm bolter [5pts], Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades
. Dominion w/ Special Weapon [17pts]: Artificer-crafted storm bolter [5pts], Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades
. Dominion w/ Special Weapon [17pts]: Artificer-crafted storm bolter [5pts], Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades
. Dominion w/ Special Weapon [17pts]: Artificer-crafted storm bolter [5pts], Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades

Zephyrim Squad [8 PL, 175pts] . 9x Zephyrim [153pts]: 9x Bolt pistol, 9x Frag & Krak grenades, 9x Power sword
. Zephyrim Superior [22pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Plasma pistol [5pts], Power sword

+ Heavy Support [18 PL, 390pts] +

Retributor Squad [6 PL, 130pts]: 2x Armourium Cherub [10pts] . Retributor [12pts]: Bolt pistol, Boltgun, Frag & Krak grenades
. Retributor Superior [12pts]: Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades
. . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun: Bolt pistol, Boltgun
. Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon [32pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts] . Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon [32pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts] . Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon [32pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts]

Retributor Squad [6 PL, 130pts]: 2x Armourium Cherub [10pts] . Retributor [12pts]: Bolt pistol, Boltgun, Frag & Krak grenades
. Retributor Superior [12pts]: Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades
. . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun: Bolt pistol, Boltgun
. Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon [32pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts] . Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon [32pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts] . Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon [32pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts]

Retributor Squad [6 PL, 130pts]: 2x Armourium Cherub [10pts] . Retributor [12pts]: Bolt pistol, Boltgun, Frag & Krak grenades
. Retributor Superior [12pts]: Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades
. . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun: Bolt pistol, Boltgun
. Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon [32pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts] . Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon [32pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts] . Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon [32pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts]

+ Dedicated Transport [12 PL, 240pts] +

Sororitas Rhino [4 PL, 80pts]: Storm bolter

Sororitas Rhino [4 PL, 80pts]: Storm bolter

Sororitas Rhino [4 PL, 80pts]: Storm bolter

++ Total: [98 PL, 8CP, 1,999pts] ++

Orks

Goff Pressure

Note: Re-named from Mech Orks, as Goffs are clearly what’s driving the power here.

Orks love getting into the opponents face and krumpin’ them, and the Ork Codex gives them some pretty decent tools to do just that, most notably Trukk Boyz and the supreme power of the Kill Rig ferrying Beast Snagga Boyz around. Add in great utility infantry units for scoring secondaries and various ways to build powerful herohammer champions and you can craft a list that can body the opponent hard and fast enough, while scoring reliably enough itself, to run away with the game.

A variant on this exists that also includes a Deathskulls detachment, which helps the army pressure objectives. Because all Deathskulls INFANTRY get ObSec, you slam some durability relics on a Warboss and Big Mek in Mega Armour, and ride them into battle alongside your Trukk Boyz (who don’t care if the Trukk they are riding is Deathskulls). This can make it even harder for armies without good ObSec support of their own to deal with the green tide.

Sample List – Mark Perry – 2nd Place New Orleans Open

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++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Orks) [26 PL, -2CP, 380pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Clan Kultur: Goffs

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

+ HQ +

Warboss [5 PL, 100pts]: 6. Might is Right, Da Killa Klaw, Kombi-skorcha, Power Klaw, Trukk Boyz

+ Troops +

Beast Snagga Boyz [5 PL, 110pts] . 9x Beast Snagga Boy: 9x Choppa, 9x Slugga
. Beast Snagga Nob

+ Elites +

Kommandos [8 PL, 85pts] . Boss Nob: Big Choppa
. 7x Kommando: 7x Choppa, 7x Slugga, 7x Stikkbombs

Kommandos [8 PL, 85pts] . Boss Nob: Big Choppa
. 7x Kommando: 7x Choppa, 7x Slugga, 7x Stikkbombs

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Orks) [46 PL, 735pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Clan Kultur: Goffs

+ HQ +

Beastboss [5 PL, 95pts]: 4. Brutal but Kunnin, Beasthide Mantle, Warlord

+ Troops +

Beast Snagga Boyz [5 PL, 110pts] . 9x Beast Snagga Boy: 9x Choppa, 9x Slugga
. Beast Snagga Nob

+ Elites +

Meganobz [12 PL, 180pts]: Trukk Boyz
. Boss Meganob: Kombi-skorcha, Power Klaw
. Meganob: Kombi-skorcha, Power Klaw
. Meganob: Kombi-skorcha, Power Klaw
. Meganob: Kombi-skorcha, Power Klaw

+ Fast Attack +

Squighog Boyz [8 PL, 105pts]: Bomb Squig
. 4x Squighog Boy: 4x Saddlegit Weapons, 4x Squighog Jaws, 4x Stikka

Squighog Boyz [8 PL, 105pts]: Bomb Squig
. 4x Squighog Boy: 4x Saddlegit Weapons, 4x Squighog Jaws, 4x Stikka

+ Dedicated Transport +

Trukk [4 PL, 70pts]

Trukk [4 PL, 70pts]

++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Orks) [46 PL, -1CP, 885pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Clan Kultur: Goffs

+ HQ +

Beastboss [5 PL, -1CP, 95pts]: 1. Big Killa Boss (Beast Snagga), Headwoppa’s Killchoppa, Stratagem: Big Boss

+ Troops +

Beast Snagga Boyz [5 PL, 110pts] . 9x Beast Snagga Boy: 9x Choppa, 9x Slugga
. Beast Snagga Nob

+ Elites +

Meganobz [12 PL, 225pts]: Trukk Boyz
. Boss Meganob: Kombi-skorcha, Power Klaw
. Meganob: Kombi-skorcha, Power Klaw
. Meganob: Kombi-skorcha, Power Klaw
. Meganob: Kombi-skorcha, Power Klaw
. Meganob: Kombi-skorcha, Power Klaw

+ Fast Attack +

Squighog Boyz [4 PL, 75pts] . 3x Squighog Boy: 3x Saddlegit Weapons, 3x Squighog Jaws, 3x Stikka

+ Heavy Support +

Kill Rig [10 PL, 190pts]: 2. Frazzle, 4. Spirit of Gork

Kill Rig [10 PL, 190pts]: 4. Spirit of Gork, 6. Squiggly Curse

++ Total: [118 PL, -3CP, 2,000pts] ++

Sample List (Deathskulls Variant) – Marshall Peterson – 1st Place Westminster Hobbytown GT

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Orks) [81 PL, 1,495pts, 12CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Clan Kultur: Goffs

+ HQ +

Beastboss on Squigosaur [8 PL, 145pts]: 4. Brutal but Kunnin, Headwoppa’s Killchoppa, Warlord

Weirdboy [4 PL, 70pts]: 3. Da Jump, 4. Fists of Gork

+ Troops +

Beast Snagga Boyz [5 PL, 110pts] . 9x Beast Snagga Boy: 9x Choppa, 9x Slugga
. Beast Snagga Nob

Beast Snagga Boyz [5 PL, 110pts] . 9x Beast Snagga Boy: 9x Choppa, 9x Slugga
. Beast Snagga Nob

Beast Snagga Boyz [5 PL, 110pts] . 9x Beast Snagga Boy: 9x Choppa, 9x Slugga
. Beast Snagga Nob

+ Elites +

Kommandos [8 PL, 110pts]: Bomb Squig
. Boss Nob: Power Klaw
. 9x Kommando: 9x Choppa, 9x Slugga, 9x Stikkbombs

Kommandos [8 PL, 110pts]: Bomb Squig
. Boss Nob: Power Klaw
. 9x Kommando: 9x Choppa, 9x Slugga, 9x Stikkbombs

+ Fast Attack +

Squighog Boyz [4 PL, 80pts]: Bomb Squig
. 3x Squighog Boy: 3x Saddlegit Weapons, 3x Squighog Jaws, 3x Stikka

Squighog Boyz [4 PL, 80pts]: Bomb Squig
. 3x Squighog Boy: 3x Saddlegit Weapons, 3x Squighog Jaws, 3x Stikka

+ Heavy Support +

Kill Rig [10 PL, 190pts]: 1. Roar of Mork, 2. Frazzle

Kill Rig [10 PL, 190pts]: 2. Frazzle, 6. Squiggly Curse

Kill Rig [10 PL, 190pts]: 1. Roar of Mork, 3. Bitin’ Jawz

++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Orks) [29 PL, 505pts, -6CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Clan Kultur: Deathskulls

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

+ HQ +

Big Mek in Mega Armour [6 PL, 95pts, -2CP]: Da Krushin’ Armour, Kustom Mega-Blasta, Opportunist, Stratagem: Big Boss, Stratagem: Extra Gubbinz, Tellyport Blasta

Warboss in Mega Armour [6 PL, 115pts, -2CP]: 3. ‘Ard as Nails, Stratagem: Big Boss, Stratagem: Extra Gubbinz, Super Cybork Body

+ Troops +

Boyz [5 PL, 90pts]: Trukk Boyz
. Boss Nob: Choppa, Choppa
. 9x Ork Boy w/ Slugga & Choppa: 9x Choppa, 9x Slugga, 9x Stikkbombs

+ Elites +

Mek [2 PL, 25pts]: Choppa, Kustom Mega-Slugga

+ Fast Attack +

Stormboyz [3 PL, 55pts] . Boss Nob: Choppa
. 4x Stormboy: 4x Choppa, 4x Slugga, 4x Stikkbombs

Stormboyz [3 PL, 55pts] . Boss Nob: Choppa
. 4x Stormboy: 4x Choppa, 4x Slugga, 4x Stikkbombs

+ Dedicated Transport +

Trukk [4 PL, 70pts]

++ Total: [110 PL, 6CP, 2,000pts] ++

Speed Mob

The Speed Mob has quickly proven that it’s one of the Armies of Renown that “get there”, as the huge boosts it gives to buggies (defensively and via the Speed King Warlord Trait), Warbikers (speedy and ObSec) and most especially Deffkoptas take an already strong set of datasheets and turn them up to 11, making the trade of no infantry very worth it. The dominant build thus far is a mix of Evil Sunz and Freebooterz, with an Evil Sunz Outrider of Warbikers firing them at the opponent with Faster than Yooz and the Freebooter buggies teeing up Competitive Streak for a pair of Wazboms.

Sample List – Adam Batista – 4th Place Objective Secured Perth GT

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+ Configuration [12CP] + Starting with 8cp, -3cp for second outrider, -1cp for biggest boss on deffkilla wartike

++ Outrider Detachment 0CP (Orks) [30 PL, 12CP, 515pts] ++

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [12CP]

Clan Kultur: Evil Sunz

Detachment Command Cost 0

+ HQ [6 PL, 115pts] +

Warboss on Warbike [6 PL, 115pts]: Da Killa Klaw, 2x Dakkagun, Fasta Than Yooz (Evil Sunz), Power Klaw, Warlord

+ Fast Attack [24 PL, 400pts] +

Warbikers [8 PL, 135pts] . Boss Nob [35pts]: 2x Dakkagun, Power Klaw [10pts] . 4x Warbiker [100pts]: 8x Dakkagun

Warbikers [8 PL, 135pts] . Boss Nob [35pts]: 2x Dakkagun, Power Klaw [10pts] . 4x Warbiker [100pts]: 8x Dakkagun

Warbikers [8 PL, 130pts] . Boss Nob [30pts]: Big Choppa [5pts], 2x Dakkagun
. 4x Warbiker [100pts]: 8x Dakkagun

++ Outrider Detachment -3CP (Orks) [83 PL, -4CP, 1,485pts] ++

+ Configuration [-3CP] +

Clan Kultur: Freebooterz

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

+ HQ [6 PL, -1CP, 120pts] +

Deffkilla Wartrike [6 PL, -1CP, 120pts]: Killa Jet, Snagga Klaw, Speed King (Speed Mob), Stratagem: Big Boss [-1CP], 3x Twin Boomstick

+ Fast Attack [57 PL, 945pts] +

DeffKoptas [12 PL, 150pts] . DeffKopta [50pts]: Kopta Rokkits, Slugga, Spinnin’ Blades, Stikkbombs
. DeffKopta [50pts]: Kopta Rokkits, Slugga, Spinnin’ Blades, Stikkbombs
. DeffKopta [50pts]: Kopta Rokkits, Slugga, Spinnin’ Blades, Stikkbombs

Megatrakk Scrapjets [15 PL, 270pts] . Megatrakk Scrapjet [5 PL, 90pts]: Nose Drill, Rokkit Cannon, 2x Twin Big Shoota, Wing Missiles
. Megatrakk Scrapjet [5 PL, 90pts]: Nose Drill, Rokkit Cannon, 2x Twin Big Shoota, Wing Missiles
. Megatrakk Scrapjet [5 PL, 90pts]: Nose Drill, Rokkit Cannon, 2x Twin Big Shoota, Wing Missiles

Rukkatrukk Squigbuggies [15 PL, 270pts] . Rukkatrukk Squigbuggy [5 PL, 90pts]: Heavy Squig Launcha, Saw Blades, Sawn-off Shotgun, Squig Launcha, Squig Mine, Stikkbombs
. Rukkatrukk Squigbuggy [5 PL, 90pts]: Heavy Squig Launcha, Saw Blades, Sawn-off Shotgun, Squig Launcha, Squig Mine, Stikkbombs
. Rukkatrukk Squigbuggy [5 PL, 90pts]: Heavy Squig Launcha, Saw Blades, Sawn-off Shotgun, Squig Launcha, Squig Mine, Stikkbombs

Shokkjump Dragstas [15 PL, 255pts] . Shokkjump Dragstas [5 PL, 85pts]: Kustom Shokk Rifle, Rokkit Launcha, Saw Blades
. Shokkjump Dragstas [5 PL, 85pts]: Kustom Shokk Rifle, Rokkit Launcha, Saw Blades
. Shokkjump Dragstas [5 PL, 85pts]: Kustom Shokk Rifle, Rokkit Launcha, Saw Blades

+ Flyer [20 PL, 420pts] +

Wazbom Blastajet [10 PL, 210pts]: 2x Tellyport Mega-Blastas [20pts], Blastajet Force Field [20pts], Smasha Gun

Wazbom Blastajet [10 PL, 210pts]: 2x Tellyport Mega-Blastas [20pts], Blastajet Force Field [20pts], Smasha Gun

++ Total: [113 PL, 8CP, 2,000pts] ++

Chaos Space Marines

Iron Warrior Daemon Engines

Chaos Space Marines have a few cool tricks up their sleeves, and one of them is definitely the Daemonsmith warlord trait out of Iron Warriors. Daemon Engines are some of the best datasheets that Chaos have access to, and piling on extra hits to their shooting (along with the other cool toys Iron Warriors bring like healing) gets them over the line to where they’re genuinely pretty good. You usually see a Master of Possession for Cursed Earth (improves invulns for Daemon Engines) and infernal Power (RR1s) carrying the trait around along with a Lord Discordant with the powerful Insidium buff leading things up. In terms of the Engines themselves, Decimators are very popular and the Lord of Skulls is a genuine player, but almost all of them are at least fine. More recently, this has been seen as a soup list with Death Guard for a Terminator brick wall to significant success.

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++ Super-Heavy Detachment -6CP (Chaos – Chaos Space Marines) [73 PL, 1,465pts, -6CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost [-6CP]

Legion: Iron Warriors

+ Lord of War +

Greater Brass Scorpion [27 PL, 525pts]: Demolisher cannon, Hellcrusher claws, 2x Hellmaw flame cannon, Scorpion cannon

Khorne Lord of Skulls [23 PL, 470pts]: Gorestorm cannon, Great cleaver of Khorne, Hades gatling cannon

Khorne Lord of Skulls [23 PL, 470pts]: Gorestorm cannon, Great cleaver of Khorne, Hades gatling cannon

++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Chaos – Chaos Space Marines) [29 PL, 535pts, 12CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Legion: Iron Warriors

+ HQ +

Lord Discordant on Helstalker [10 PL, 200pts]: 2. Daemonsmith, Baleflamer, Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Impaler chainglaive, Mark of Khorne, Mechatendrils, Talisman of Burning Blood, Warlord
. Helstalker: Bladed limbs and tail, Techno-virus injector

Master of Possession [5 PL, 95pts]: Bolt pistol, Cursed Earth, Force stave, Frag & Krak grenades, Infernal Power, Mark of Tzeentch, Smite

Warpsmith [4 PL, 70pts]: Bolt pistol, Flamer, Frag & Krak grenades, Mark of Khorne, Mechatendrils, Meltagun, Power axe

+ Troops +

Chaos Cultists [3 PL, 50pts]: Mark of Khorne
. 9x Chaos Cultist w/ Autogun: 9x Autogun
. Cultist Champion: Autogun

Chaos Cultists [3 PL, 50pts]: Mark of Khorne
. 9x Chaos Cultist w/ Autogun: 9x Autogun
. Cultist Champion: Autogun

Chaos Space Marines [4 PL, 70pts]: Mark of Khorne
. Aspiring Champion: Bolt pistol, Boltgun, Frag & Krak grenades
. 4x Marine w/ boltgun: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Boltgun, 4x Frag & Krak grenades

++ Total: [102 PL, 6CP, 2,000pts] ++

Emperor’s Children

The Emperor’s Children stratagem sheet in Faith and Fury/Book of Fire is wildly better than all the others, with powerful buffs for shooting and melee and one of the best charge reliability stratagems in the game. Honour the Prince lets you change a dice in a charge roll to a 6, which takes your charge percentages out of deep strike sky high. That’s great with lightning claw Terminators, who are a pretty decent unit on rate anyway and also want to be Slaanesh for Endless Cacophony, so lists built around lots of these plus a unit of Noise Marines in a Dreadclaw for Discordant Frequencies are a pretty potent prospect compared to the rest of what the (non-Iron Warriors) faction has to offer.

Sample List – Leigh Churchward – 8th Place Twisted Onslaught Devastation

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Chaos – Chaos Space Marines) [106 PL, 10CP, 1,999pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost

Gametype: Matched

Legion: Emperor’s Children

+ No Force Org Slot +

Dark Disciples [1 PL, 10pts]: Mark of Slaanesh
. 2x Dark Disciple: 2x Close combat weapon

+ HQ +

Dark Apostle [4 PL, 80pts]: Benediction of Darkness, Blissful Devotion, Mark of Slaanesh, Remnant of the Maraviglia

Lucius the Eternal [5 PL, 95pts]

Sorcerer [5 PL, 90pts]: Bolt pistol, Delightful Agonies, Force sword, Mark of Slaanesh, Prescience, Reader of Fate, Warlord

+ Troops +

Chaos Cultists [3 PL, 50pts]: Mark of Slaanesh
. 9x Chaos Cultist w/ Autogun: 9x Autogun
. Cultist Champion: Autogun

Chaos Cultists [3 PL, 50pts]: Mark of Slaanesh
. 9x Chaos Cultist w/ Autogun: 9x Autogun
. Cultist Champion: Autogun

Noise Marines [10 PL, 230pts]: Icon of Excess
. 2x Marine w/ blastmaster: 2x Blastmaster, 2x Bolt pistol, 2x Frag & Krak grenades
. 7x Marine w/ sonic blaster: 7x Bolt pistol, 7x Frag & Krak grenades, 7x Sonic Blaster
. Noise Champion: Astartes chainsword, Sonic blaster

+ Elites +

Chaos Contemptor Dreadnought [8 PL, -1CP, 150pts]: Mark of Slaanesh, 2x Twin volkite culverin

Chaos Contemptor Dreadnought [8 PL, -1CP, 150pts]: Mark of Slaanesh, 2x Twin volkite culverin

Terminators [16 PL, 340pts]: Icon of Excess, Mark of Slaanesh
. Terminator: Combi-melta, Lightning Claw
. Terminator: Combi-melta, Lightning Claw
. Terminator: Combi-melta, Lightning Claw
. Terminator: Combi-melta, Lightning Claw
. Terminator: Combi-melta, Lightning Claw
. Terminator: Combi-melta, Lightning Claw
. Terminator: Combi-melta, Lightning Claw
. Terminator: Combi-melta, Lightning Claw
. Terminator: Combi-melta, Lightning Claw
. Terminator Champion: Combi-melta, Lightning Claw

Terminators [16 PL, 262pts]: Icon of Excess, Mark of Slaanesh
. Terminator: Combi-bolter, Lightning Claw
. Terminator: Combi-bolter, Lightning Claw
. Terminator: Combi-bolter, Lightning Claw
. Terminator: Combi-bolter, Lightning Claw
. Terminator: Combi-bolter, Lightning Claw
. Terminator: Combi-bolter, Lightning Claw
. Terminator: Combi-bolter, Lightning Claw
. Terminator: Combi-bolter, Lightning Claw
. Terminator Champion: Combi-bolter, Lightning Claw

Terminators [16 PL, 262pts]: Icon of Excess, Mark of Slaanesh
. Terminator: Combi-bolter, Lightning Claw
. Terminator: Combi-bolter, Lightning Claw
. Terminator: Combi-bolter, Lightning Claw
. Terminator: Combi-bolter, Lightning Claw
. Terminator: Combi-bolter, Lightning Claw
. Terminator: Combi-bolter, Lightning Claw
. Terminator: Combi-bolter, Lightning Claw
. Terminator: Combi-bolter, Lightning Claw
. Terminator Champion: Combi-bolter, Lightning Claw

+ Fast Attack +

Dreadclaw Drop Pod [6 PL, 115pts]: Mark of Slaanesh

Warp Talons [5 PL, 115pts]: Mark of Slaanesh, Warp Talon Champion
. 4x Warp Talon: 4x Lightning Claw (Pair)

++ Total: [106 PL, 10CP, 1,999pts] ++

Death Guard

Mortarion’s Anvil

Mortarion’s Anvil has gradually crept to a position as the “default” Death Guard build, edging out the Inexorable. This is largely because they provide help with a bit of everything  in support of the basic Death Guard strategy of a shooty castle protected by Terminators and the Reviolting Stench Vats. Access to the Gloaming Bloat to fire into your opponent’s lines on a key turn cranks the durability even higher, Relaptic Assault can make it very hard to dodge a fight with the Terminators, and the Warp Insect Hive juices one Daemon Prince to the absolute gills as a counter-charge threat.

Sample  List – Allan Davidson – 12th Place Clash of Alba Winter Assault

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No Force Org Slot: Tallyman [4 PL, 70pts]: PLasma Pistol (Gift of Decay) Relic: Tollkeeper

HQ

Death Guard Daemon Prince [10 PL, -1CP, 185pts]: Foetid Wings, Daemonic Axe, Psychic powers 1. Miasma of Pestilence (Plague Chosen) Warlod trait: Revoltingly Resilient,Plaguechosen, Relic : Warp Insect Hive

Lord of Contagion [6 PL, 120pts]: Warlord Trait: Gloaming Bloat, Plaguereaper, Warlord

Troops

Death Guard Cultists [2 PL, 50pts] 1 x Death Guard Cultist Champion 1 x Autogun 9x Death Guard Cultist 9x Autogun

Death Guard Cultists [2 PL, 50pts] 1 x Death Guard Cultist Champion 1 x Autogun 9x Death Guard Cultist 9x Autogun

10 x Poxwalkers [2 PL, 50pts]. 10 x improvised Weapons

10 x Poxwalkers [2 PL, 50pts]. 10 x improvised Weapons

Elites

Chaos Contemptor Dreadnought [8 PL, -1CP, 175pts]: Hellforged cyclone missile launcher, 2x Twin volkite culverin

Chaos Contemptor Dreadnought [8 PL, -1CP, 150pts]: 2x Twin volkite culverin

4 x Deathshroud Terminators [14 PL, -1CP, 200pts] 4 x plaguespurt Gauntlet & Manreapers (Champion of Disease) Plague Skull of Glothila

3 x Deathshroud Terminators [7 PL, 150pts] 3 x plaguespurt Gauntlet & Manreapers (Champion of Disease) Reaper of Glorious Entropy

Foul Blightspawn [4 PL, 85pts]: (plague chosen) Arch-Contaminator (Gift of Decay) Relic Revolting Stench-vats. (Deadly Pathegeons) Viscous Death PLague Sprayer and unholy Deaths Head Grenade

Fast Attack

5 x Chaos Spawn: 5x Hideous mutations (Grandfatherly Influence -2CP stratagem)

1 x Choas Spawn: 1x Hideous mutations

Plagueburst Crawler [9 PL, 175pts]: 2x Entropy cannon [10pts], Heavy slugger, Plagueburst Mortar

Plagueburst Crawler [9 PL, 175pts]: 2x Entropy cannon [10pts], Plagueburst Mortar, Rothail volley gun

Plagueburst Crawler [9 PL, 175pts]: 2x Entropy cannon [10pts], Heavy slugger, Plagueburst Mortar

Inexorable

While edged out by Mortarion’s Anvil these days, the Inexorable provide a very reliable baseline for a shooty Death Guard build. These build an anvil of Deathshroud Terminators protecting Plagueburst Crawlers and Volkite Contemptors (who love the Ferric Blight of this company, though it’s not mandatory), and dare the enemy to either ignore it and get ground out by the shooting, or charge in and risk getting sliced into tiny pieces once slowed by the Revolting Stench Vats of an omni-present BlightspawnA Tallyman with Tollkeeper is also a very common sight to boost the Volkite Contemptors.

Sample List – Scott Sasser – 2nd Place Gateway Open

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Chaos – Death Guard) [96 PL, 6CP, 1,999pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Plague Company: The Inexorable

+ Stratagems +

Gifts of Decay [-2CP]: 2x Additional Relics

+ HQ +

Death Guard Daemon Prince [10 PL, 185pts]: 5. Rotten Constitution, 6. Gift of Plagues, Foetid Wings, Hellforged sword, Malefic talons, Smite, Suppurating Plate, Warlord

Death Guard Sorcerer in Terminator Armour [6 PL, -1CP, 115pts]: 3. Hulking Physique, 3. Plague Wind, 5. Curse of the Leper, Combi-melta, Force axe, Plague Skull of Glothila, Plaguechosen, Smite

+ Troops +

Death Guard Cultists [2 PL, 50pts] . Death Guard Cultist Champion: Autogun
. 9x Death Guard Cultist w/ Autogun: 9x Autogun

Death Guard Cultists [2 PL, 50pts] . Death Guard Cultist Champion: Autogun
. 9x Death Guard Cultist w/ Autogun: 9x Autogun

Poxwalkers [2 PL, 50pts] . 10x Poxwalker: 10x Improvised weapon

Poxwalkers [2 PL, 50pts] . 10x Poxwalker: 10x Improvised weapon

+ Elites +

Chaos Contemptor Dreadnought [8 PL, -1CP, 175pts]: Hellforged cyclone missile launcher, 2x Twin volkite culverin

Chaos Contemptor Dreadnought [8 PL, -1CP, 175pts]: Hellforged cyclone missile launcher, 2x Twin volkite culverin

Chaos Contemptor Dreadnought [8 PL, -1CP, 175pts]: Hellforged cyclone missile launcher, 2x Twin volkite culverin

Deathshroud Terminators [7 PL, 155pts] . Deathshroud Champion: Manreaper, 2x Plaguespurt gauntlet
. 2x Deathshroud Terminator: 2x Manreaper, 2x Plaguespurt gauntlet

Deathshroud Terminators [7 PL, 155pts] . Deathshroud Champion: Manreaper, 2x Plaguespurt gauntlet
. 2x Deathshroud Terminator: 2x Manreaper, 2x Plaguespurt gauntlet

Tallyman [4 PL, 70pts]: Blight grenades, Krak grenades, Plasma pistol, Tollkeeper

+ Fast Attack +

Chaos Spawn [1 PL, 23pts] . Chaos Spawn: Hideous mutations

Chaos Spawn [1 PL, 23pts] . Chaos Spawn: Hideous mutations

Chaos Spawn [1 PL, 23pts] . Chaos Spawn: Hideous mutations

+ Heavy Support +

Plagueburst Crawler [9 PL, 175pts]: 2x Entropy cannon, Heavy slugger, Plagueburst Mortar

Plagueburst Crawler [9 PL, 175pts]: 2x Entropy cannon, Heavy slugger, Plagueburst Mortar

Plagueburst Crawler [9 PL, 175pts]: 2x Entropy cannon, Heavy slugger, Plagueburst Mortar

++ Total: [96 PL, 6CP, 1,999pts] ++

Blightlord Bomb

Take many of the same tools that make one of the two lists above list great but cuts down on some of them to free up points for a big unit of Blightlords, providing an extremely hard to shift core that’s also pretty versatile in the field of murder. Cloud of Flies can give some clutch protection, and this flavour also sometimes runs as Mortarion’s Anvil to unlock Relaptic Assault to make them harder to avoid. With Cloud of Flies as a part of the plan, Poxwalkers to gum up the board and get in the opponent’s face are particularly important.

Sample List – Brenden Chrustie – 3rd Place IWTS Open

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Battalion Detachment 0CP (Chaos – Death Guard) [103 PL, 2,000pts, 7CP] ++

+ Configuration [12CP] +

Plague Company: The Inexorable

+ Stratagems [-1CP] +

Gifts of Decay [-1CP]: Additional Relics [-1CP]

+ No Force Org Slot [5 PL, 85pts] +

Foul Blightspawn [5 PL, 85pts]: Blight grenades, Krak grenades, Plague sprayer, Revolting Stench-vats, Unholy death’s head grenade, Viscous Death [1 PL, 10pts]

+ HQ [11 PL, 215pts, -1CP] +

Lord of Contagion [6 PL, 120pts]: Ferric Blight, Plaguereaper, Warlord

Malignant Plaguecaster [5 PL, 95pts, -1CP]: 1. Miasma of Pestilence, 4. Arch-Contaminator, 4. Putrescent Vitality, Blight grenades, Bolt pistol, Corrupted staff, Krak grenades, Plaguechosen [-1CP], Smite

+ Troops [15 PL, 210pts] +

Poxwalkers [5 PL, 75pts] . 15x Poxwalker [75pts]: 15x Improvised weapon

Poxwalkers [5 PL, 75pts] . 15x Poxwalker [75pts]: 15x Improvised weapon

Poxwalkers [5 PL, 60pts] . 12x Poxwalker [60pts]: 12x Improvised weapon

+ Elites [54 PL, 1,140pts, -3CP] +

Blightlord Terminators [20 PL, 420pts, -1CP] . Blightlord Champion [40pts, -1CP]: Bubotic Axe, Champion of Disease [-1CP], Combi-bolter, Plague Skull of Glothila
. Blightlord Terminator [40pts]: Bubotic Axe, Combi-bolter
. Blightlord Terminator [40pts]: Bubotic Axe, Combi-bolter
. Blightlord Terminator [40pts]: Bubotic Axe, Combi-bolter
. Blightlord Terminator [40pts]: Bubotic Axe, Combi-bolter
. Blightlord Terminator [40pts]: Bubotic Axe, Combi-bolter
. Blightlord Terminator [45pts]: Blight launcher [5pts], Bubotic Axe
. Blightlord Terminator [45pts]: Blight launcher [5pts], Bubotic Axe
. Blightlord Terminator [45pts]: Flail of corruption [5pts] . Blightlord Terminator [45pts]: Flail of corruption [5pts]

Chaos Contemptor Dreadnought [8 PL, 175pts, -1CP]: Hellforged cyclone missile launcher [25pts], 2x Twin volkite culverin [10pts]

Chaos Contemptor Dreadnought [8 PL, 175pts, -1CP]: Hellforged cyclone missile launcher [25pts], 2x Twin volkite culverin [10pts]

Deathshroud Terminators [7 PL, 150pts] . Deathshroud Champion [50pts]: Manreaper, Plaguespurt gauntlet
. 2x Deathshroud Terminator [100pts]: 2x Manreaper, 2x Plaguespurt gauntlet

Deathshroud Terminators [7 PL, 150pts] . Deathshroud Champion [50pts]: Manreaper, Plaguespurt gauntlet
. 2x Deathshroud Terminator [100pts]: 2x Manreaper, 2x Plaguespurt gauntlet

Tallyman [4 PL, 70pts]: Blight grenades, Krak grenades, Plasma pistol, Tollkeeper

+ Heavy Support [18 PL, 350pts] +

Plagueburst Crawler [9 PL, 175pts]: 2x Entropy cannon [10pts], Heavy slugger, Plagueburst Mortar

Plagueburst Crawler [9 PL, 175pts]: 2x Entropy cannon [10pts], Heavy slugger, Plagueburst Mortar

++ Total: [103 PL, 2,000pts, 7CP] ++

Terminus Est Assault Force

Most Death Guard builds make heavy use of Daemon Engines, but the one exception is the Terminus Est Assault Force, which leans hard on Poxwalker-based infantry board control. With the added power of Unleash the Horde and Rotting Tide to augment and replenish these units, plus Mutant Strain to make them a real threat to all and sundry, this list can take over the whole table if left unchecked, and is plausibly well positioned in a meta that’s pretty tuned for heavier targets right now.

Sample List – David Horn – 3rd Place LGT 2021

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Chaos – Death Guard) [99 PL, -4CP, 1,996pts] ++

Total CP at start: 8

+ Configuration +

Plague Company: The Harbingers

Terminus Est Assault Force

+ Stratagems +

Gifts of Decay [-1CP]: Additional Relics

Gifts of Decay [-1CP]: Additional Relics

+ HQ +

Malignant Plaguecaster [5 PL, 95pts]: 4. Noxious Discharge, 6. Accelerated Entropy, Bolt pistol, Filth Censers

Malignant Plaguecaster [5 PL, 95pts]: 2. Lungrot, 5. Rotwind, Bolt pistol

Typhus [9 PL, 165pts]: 5. Curse of the Leper, 6. Gift of Plagues, Harbinger of Death, Shamblerot, Warlord

+ Troops +

Poxwalkers [5 PL, 100pts] . 20x Poxwalker: 20x Improvised weapon

Poxwalkers [5 PL, 100pts] . 20x Poxwalker: 20x Improvised weapon

Poxwalkers [5 PL, 100pts] . 20x Poxwalker: 20x Improvised weapon

Poxwalkers [5 PL, 100pts] . 20x Poxwalker: 20x Improvised weapon

Poxwalkers [5 PL, 85pts] . 17x Poxwalker: 17x Improvised weapon

+ Elites +

Blightlord Terminators [10 PL, -1CP, 215pts] . Blightlord Champion: Bubotic Axe, Champion of Disease, Combi-melta, Plague Skull of Glothila
. Blightlord Terminator: Bubotic Axe, Reaper autocannon
. Blightlord Terminator: Flail of corruption
. Blightlord Terminator: Bubotic Axe, Combi-bolter
. Blightlord Terminator: Bubotic Axe, Combi-bolter

Blightlord Terminators [10 PL, 215pts] . Blightlord Champion: Bubotic Axe, Combi-melta
. Blightlord Terminator: Bubotic Axe, Reaper autocannon
. Blightlord Terminator: Flail of corruption
. Blightlord Terminator: Bubotic Axe, Combi-bolter
. Blightlord Terminator: Bubotic Axe, Combi-bolter

Blightlord Terminators [10 PL, 215pts] . Blightlord Champion: Bubotic Axe, Combi-melta
. Blightlord Terminator: Bubotic Axe, Reaper autocannon
. Blightlord Terminator: Flail of corruption
. Blightlord Terminator: Bubotic Axe, Combi-bolter
. Blightlord Terminator: Bubotic Axe, Combi-bolter

Deathshroud Terminators [7 PL, 155pts] . Deathshroud Champion: 2x Plaguespurt gauntlet
. 2x Deathshroud Terminator: 2x Manreaper, 2x Plaguespurt gauntlet

Deathshroud Terminators [7 PL, 155pts] . Deathshroud Champion: 2x Plaguespurt gauntlet
. 2x Deathshroud Terminator: 2x Manreaper, 2x Plaguespurt gauntlet

Foul Blightspawn [5 PL, -1CP, 85pts]: 4. Arch-Contaminator, Plaguechosen, Revolting Stench-vats, Viscous Death

Tallyman [4 PL, 70pts]: Tollkeeper

+ Fast Attack +

Chaos Spawn [1 PL, 23pts]: Chaos Spawn

Chaos Spawn [1 PL, 23pts]: Chaos Spawn

++ Total: [99 PL, -4CP, 1,996pts] ++

Thousand Sons

Cult of Duplicity

The Cult of Duplicity are first out of the gate as a clearly identifiable and successful archetype out of the Thousand Sons book. The reason isn’t especially complicated – Rubricae and Scarab Occult Terminators both absolutely rule in the new book, and being able to teleport them around the board with Sorcerous Facade on demand provides some exceptional board control and objective play capability. Running tandem with the Umbralific Crystal and Temporal Surge also lets the lists throw some big punches out of the gate, and Master Misinformator is a potent optional addition to help them adapt at game start.

Sample List – Jony Velazquez – 4th Place GW Open New Orleans

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Chaos – Thousand Sons) [103 PL, 8CP, 14 Cabal Points, 2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Cults of the Legion: Cult of Duplicity

+ Stratagems +

Sorcerous Arcana [-1CP]: Additional Relics

+ HQ +

Exalted Sorcerer [6 PL, 4 Cabal Points, 100pts]: 12. Glamour of Tzeentch, 2. Seeker After Shadows, 22. Weaver of Fates, Egleighen’s Orrery, Inferno Bolt Pistol, Warlord

Infernal Master [5 PL, 2 Cabal Points, 90pts]: 21. Presage, 5. Glimpse of Eternity, 6. Malefic Maelstrom, Umbralefic Crystal

Sorcerer [5 PL, 2 Cabal Points, 90pts]: 11. Tzeentch’s Firestorm, 13. Doombolt, Force stave, Inferno Bolt Pistol

+ Troops +

Rubric Marines [6 PL, 1 Cabal Points, 134pts] . Aspiring Sorcerer: 32. Pyric Flux, Warpflame pistol
. 4x Rubric Marine w/ warpflamer: 4x Warpflamer

Rubric Marines [6 PL, 1 Cabal Points, 105pts] . Aspiring Sorcerer: 23. Temporal Surge, Inferno Bolt Pistol
. 4x Rubric Marine w/ inferno boltgun: 4x Inferno boltgun

Rubric Marines [6 PL, 1 Cabal Points, 105pts] . Aspiring Sorcerer: 11. Gaze of Hate, Inferno Bolt Pistol
. 4x Rubric Marine w/ inferno boltgun: 4x Inferno boltgun

Rubric Marines [6 PL, 1 Cabal Points, 105pts] . Aspiring Sorcerer: 21. Temporal Manipulation, Inferno Bolt Pistol
. 4x Rubric Marine w/ inferno boltgun: 4x Inferno boltgun

Thousand Sons Cultists [2 PL, 50pts] . Cultist Champion: Autogun
. 9x Cultist w/ autogun: 9x Autogun

+ Elites +

Chaos Contemptor Dreadnought [8 PL, -1CP, 150pts]: 2x Twin volkite culverin

Chaos Contemptor Dreadnought [8 PL, -1CP, 150pts]: 2x Twin volkite culverin

Chaos Contemptor Dreadnought [8 PL, -1CP, 165pts]: Hellforged cyclone missile launcher, 2x Hellforged heavy plasma cannon

Helbrute [7 PL, 135pts]: Power scourge, Twin lascannon

Scarab Occult Terminators [10 PL, 1 Cabal Points, 210pts]: Hellfyre missile rack
. Scarab Occult Sorcerer: 12. Twist of Fate, Inferno combi-bolter
. 4x Terminator: 4x Inferno combi-bolter, 4x Prosperine khopesh

Scarab Occult Terminators [10 PL, 1 Cabal Points, 210pts]: Hellfyre missile rack
. Scarab Occult Sorcerer: 23. Temporal Surge, Inferno combi-bolter
. 4x Terminator: 4x Inferno combi-bolter, 4x Prosperine khopesh

+ Fast Attack +

Chaos Spawn [2 PL, 46pts] . 2x Chaos Spawn: 2x Hideous mutations

+ Heavy Support +

Forgefiend [8 PL, 155pts]: 2x Ectoplasma cannons, Ectoplasma cannon

++ Total: [103 PL, 8CP, 14 Cabal Points, 2,000pts] ++

Duplicity/Time Pressure

After a bit of refinement, this combination is starting to look like the Thousand Sons list to beat. The combination of a big Time Scarab unit using the Umbralefic Crystal, Duplicity Warpflamer Rubricae using Risen Rubricae and Master Misinformator to adapt pre-game and lots of Spawn provides a truly nightmarish amount of pressure out of the gate, putting the opponent on the back foot, pulling ahead on primary and allowing the attrition tools that back the rest of this up to grind the opponent into dust.

Sample List – Mike Porter – 3rd Place UKTC Coventry Major

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+ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Chaos – Thousand Sons) [10 Cabal Points, 68 PL, 1,262pts, 10CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Cults of the Legion: Cult of Duplicity

+ Stratagems +

Sorcerous Arcana [-1CP]: Additional Relics

+ HQ +

Exalted Sorcerer [3 Cabal Points, 6 PL, 100pts]: 11. Tzeentch’s Firestorm, 22. Weaver of Fates, Inferno Bolt Pistol, Umbralefic Crystal

Thousand Sons Daemon Prince [3 Cabal Points, 10 PL, 185pts]: 13. Doombolt, 31. Empyric Guidance, Egleighen’s Orrery, Hellforged sword, Master Misinformator, Warlord, Wings

+ Troops +

Rubric Marines [1 Cabal Points, 6 PL, 105pts] . Aspiring Sorcerer: 23. Temporal Surge, Inferno Bolt Pistol
. 4x Rubric Marine w/ inferno boltgun: 4x Inferno boltgun

Rubric Marines [1 Cabal Points, 6 PL, 105pts] . Aspiring Sorcerer: 23. Temporal Surge, Inferno Bolt Pistol
. 4x Rubric Marine w/ inferno boltgun: 4x Inferno boltgun

Rubric Marines [1 Cabal Points, 6 PL, 105pts] . Aspiring Sorcerer: 23. Temporal Surge, Inferno Bolt Pistol
. 4x Rubric Marine w/ inferno boltgun: 4x Inferno boltgun

Rubric Marines [1 Cabal Points, 12 PL, 177pts] . Aspiring Sorcerer: 32. Pyric Flux, Inferno Bolt Pistol
. Rubric Marine w/ inferno boltgun
. 5x Rubric Marine w/ warpflamer: 5x Warpflamer

+ Elites +

Chaos Contemptor Dreadnought [8 PL, 175pts, -1CP]: Hellforged cyclone missile launcher, 2x Twin volkite culverin

+ Fast Attack +

Chaos Spawn [5 PL, 115pts] . 5x Chaos Spawn: 5x Hideous mutations

Chaos Spawn [5 PL, 115pts] . 5x Chaos Spawn: 5x Hideous mutations

+ Dedicated Transport +

Chaos Rhino [4 PL, 80pts]

++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Chaos – Thousand Sons) [5 Cabal Points, 36 PL, 730pts, -2CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Cults of the Legion: Cult of Time

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

+ HQ +

Ahriman [3 Cabal Points, 9 PL, 180pts]: 12. Glamour of Tzeentch, 21. Presage, 23. Temporal Surge, Disc of Tzeentch

+ Troops +

Rubric Marines [1 Cabal Points, 6 PL, 105pts] . Aspiring Sorcerer: 23. Temporal Surge, Inferno Bolt Pistol
. 4x Rubric Marine w/ inferno boltgun: 4x Inferno boltgun

+ Elites +

Scarab Occult Terminators [1 Cabal Points, 21 PL, 445pts]: 2x Hellfyre missile rack
. Scarab Occult Sorcerer: 12. Twist of Fate, Inferno combi-bolter, Rites of Coalescence
. 7x Terminator: 7x Inferno combi-bolter, 7x Prosperine khopesh
. Terminator w/ Heavy Weapon: Soulreaper cannon
. Terminator w/ Heavy Weapon: Soulreaper cannon

++ Total: [15 Cabal Points, 104 PL, 8CP, 1,992pts] ++

Chaos Daemons

Credit: Robert “TheChirurgeon” Jones

Be’lakor and Friends

Be’lakor’s datasheet is just incredibly good, providing strong layered defences, a powerful disruption spell in the form of Pall of Despair, and acting as a very potent counter to enemies leaning on invulns. Add in his compatibility with Locus of Swiftness for Advance/Charge and he’s been single-handedly spearheading a revival of some of the Daemon lists that were powerful in early 9th, teaming up with multiple Keepers to land spectacular early hammer blows while a Lord of Change grinds out loards of Mortals. Add in some Nurgle board control tools and you have a list template that can perform very strongly, and also adapt in quite a few directions depending on the exact metagame you’re expecting.

Sample List – Scott LaFountain – 8th Place SoCal Open

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Chaos – Daemons) [49 PL, 11CP, 998pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Chaos Allegiance: Chaos Undivided

+ HQ +

Be’lakor [18 PL, 360pts]: Betraying Shades, Pall of Despair, Smite, The Blade of Shadows

Lord of Change [14 PL, -1CP, 295pts]: Baleful sword, Bolt of Change, Gaze of Fate, Incorporeal Form, Infernal Gateway, Smite, Staff of Tzeentch, The Impossible Robe, Warlord
. Exalted Lord of Change: 5. Aura of Mutability

Poxbringer [4 PL, 75pts]: Balesword, Fleshy Abundance, Smite

+ Troops +

Nurglings [3 PL, 66pts] . 3x Nurgling Swarms: 3x Diseased claws and teeth

Nurglings [3 PL, 66pts] . 3x Nurgling Swarms: 3x Diseased claws and teeth

Nurglings [3 PL, 66pts] . 3x Nurgling Swarms: 3x Diseased claws and teeth

+ Elites +

Beasts of Nurgle [2 PL, 35pts] . Beast of Nurgle: Putrid appendages

Beasts of Nurgle [2 PL, 35pts] . Beast of Nurgle: Putrid appendages

++ Battalion Detachment -3CP (Chaos – Daemons) [52 PL, -7CP, 1,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Chaos Allegiance: Slaanesh

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

+ Stratagems +

Rewards of Chaos (1 Relic) [-1CP]

+ HQ +

Keeper of Secrets [12 PL, -1CP, 230pts]: Cacophonic Choir, Delightful Agonies, Exalted Keeper of Secrets, Sinistrous hand, Smite, Snapping claws, Witstealer sword

Keeper of Secrets [12 PL, -1CP, 240pts]: Exalted Keeper of Secrets, Hysterical Frenzy, Pavane of Slaanesh, Shining aegis, Smite, Snapping claws, The Forbidden Gem, Witstealer sword

Keeper of Secrets [12 PL, -1CP, 240pts]: Delightful Agonies, Exalted Keeper of Secrets, Hysterical Frenzy, Shining aegis, Smite, Snapping claws, Witstealer sword

+ Troops +

Daemonettes [4 PL, 70pts] . Alluress: Piercing claws
. 9x Daemonette: 9x Piercing claws

Daemonettes [4 PL, 70pts] . Alluress: Piercing claws
. 9x Daemonette: 9x Piercing claws

Daemonettes [4 PL, 70pts] . Alluress: Piercing claws
. 9x Daemonette: 9x Piercing claws

+ Elites +

Fiends [4 PL, 80pts] . 2x Fiend: 2x Dissecting claws, 2x Vicious barbed tail

++ Total: [101 PL, 4CP, 1,998pts] ++

Grey Knights

Credit: Robert “TheChirurgeon” Jones

Dreadknights and Interceptors

Dreadknights of both the Grand Master and regular flavours are exceptionally strong all-rounder units, able to deal great damage at range and in melee and pretty hard to shift thanks to a 2+/4+ invulnerable, creating a very strong army core that puts the opponent under pressure fast thanks to multiple ways to redeploy them. Meanwhile, Interceptors are exceptionally vast and very deadly infantry who can quickly take control of the board (almost always Combat Squadingfor max coverage) and rack up secondary points. Put these two together and you have an extremely powerful list, especially with access to Foretelling of Locus for pre-game flexibility.

After quite a bit of experimentation with different Brotherhoods early on, this army now overwhelmingly runs with the combo of Prescient Brethren for one GMDK and lots of Interceptors and the Swordbearers for the rest of the Dreadknights. This is pretty much down to Foresight being incredibly pushed for only 1CP on a GMDK or big melee unit, and Divination providing something for a backline Techmarine to do, while the Swordbearers layered anti-tank buffs helps in the mirror and against Orks. The other build that still gets the odd look in is the Blades of Victory list that uses Vanguard Aggression to hit extra hard early on.

Sample List – Adam Lane – 2nd Place Da Winter Waaagh 2

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== Grey Knights – Prescient Brethren – Patrol Detachment -2CP | 50PL | 915 Points ==

HQ

Techmarine, Warlord, Foretelling of Locus, Warlord Trait – Divination, Relic – Aetheric Conduit, Psychic Powers – Warp Shaping, Fatal Precognition [6PL, 110pts]

Grand Master in Nemesis Dreadknight, Gatling Psilencer, Heavy Psycannon, Nemesis Greatsword, Teleporter, Warlord Trait – Hammer of Righteousness, Relic – Sigil of Exigence, Psychic Powers – Gate of Infinity, Empyric Amplification, Fatal Precognition [10PL, 215pts, -1CP]

Troops

5x Strike Squad, Swords, Psychic Powers – Hammerhand, Fatal Precognition [6PL, 110pts]

Fast Attack

10x Inceptors. Halberds, Psychic Powers – Ethereal Castigation, Fatal Precognition [14PL, 240pts]

10x Inceptors. Halberds, Psychic Powers – Ethereal Castigation, Fatal Precognition [14PL, 240pts]

== Grey Knights – Sword Bearers – Patrol Detachment -2CP | 55PL | 1,085 Points ==

HQ

Grand Master in Nemesis Dreadknight, Gatling Psilencer, Heavy Psycannon, Nemesis Greatsword, Teleporter, Warlord Trait – Unyielding Anvil, Psychic Powers – Gate of Infinity, Empyric Amplification, Empyric Lodestone [10PL, 215pts, -1CP]

Castellan Crowe, Psychic Powers – Vortex of Doom, Purifying Flame [5PL, 90pts]

Troops

5x Strike Squad, Swords, Psychic Powers – Hammerhand, Empyric Lodestone [6PL, 110pts]

Elites

4x Servitors [2PL, 30 pts]

4x Servitors [2PL, 30 pts]

Fast Attack

10x Inceptors. Halberds, Psychic Powers – Ethereal Castigation, Empyric Lodestone [14PL, 240pts]

Heavy Support

Nemesis Dreadknight, Gatling Psilencer, Heavy Psycannon, Nemesis Greatsword, Teleporter, Psychic Powers – Hammerhand, Empyric Lodestone [8PL, 185pts]

Nemesis Dreadknight, Gatling Psilencer, Heavy Psycannon, Nemesis Greatsword, Teleporter, Psychic Powers – Hammerhand, Empyric Lodestone [8PL, 185pts]

Sample List (Blades of Victory) – Ben Cherwien – 1st Place Iron Halo 2021

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++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Grey Knights) [40 PL, 795pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Brotherhood: Swordbearers

Detachment Command Cost

+ HQ [16 PL, 315pts] +

Brotherhood Techmarine [5 PL, 80pts]: 5: Warp Shaping, Boltgun, Omnissian Power Axe
. Servo Arms

Grand Master in Nemesis Dreadknight [11 PL, 235pts]: 1: Gate of Infinity, 2: Empyric Amplification, 3: Unyielding Anvil, Dreadfist, Dreadknight teleporter [10pts], Gatling Psilencer [20pts], Heavy Psycannon [20pts], Nemesis Greatsword [15pts], Servant of the Throne [1 PL, 20pts], Sigil of Exigence, Warlord

+ Troops [6 PL, 110pts] +

Strike Squad [6 PL, 110pts] . 4x Grey Knight (Halberd) [88pts]: 4x Nemesis Force Halberd, 4x Storm Bolter
. Grey Knight Justicar [22pts] . . Nemesis Force Halberd

+ Heavy Support [18 PL, 370pts] +

Nemesis Dreadknight [9 PL, 185pts]: Dreadfist, Dreadknight teleporter [10pts], Gatling Psilencer [20pts], Heavy Psycannon [20pts], Nemesis Greatsword [15pts]

Nemesis Dreadknight [9 PL, 185pts]: Dreadfist, Dreadknight teleporter [10pts], Gatling Psilencer [20pts], Heavy Psycannon [20pts], Nemesis Greatsword [15pts]

++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Imperium – Grey Knights) [66 PL, 1,205pts, 9CP] ++

+ Configuration [10CP] +

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [12CP]

Brotherhood: Blades of Victory

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

+ HQ [17 PL, 320pts, -1CP] +

Brotherhood Techmarine [5 PL, 80pts]: 1: Gate of Infinity, Boltgun, Omnissian Power Axe
. Servo Arms

Grand Master in Nemesis Dreadknight [12 PL, 240pts, -1CP]: 1: Gate of Infinity, 2: Empyric Amplification, Dreadfist, Dreadknight teleporter [10pts], Foretelling of Locus [2 PL, 30pts], Gatling Psilencer [20pts], Heavy Psycannon [20pts], Nemesis Daemon Greathammer [10pts], Shield of Humanity [-1CP], Vanguard Aggression

+ Troops [12 PL, 220pts] +

Strike Squad [6 PL, 110pts] . 4x Grey Knight (Halberd) [88pts]: 4x Nemesis Force Halberd, 4x Storm Bolter
. Grey Knight Justicar [22pts] . . Nemesis Force Halberd

Strike Squad [6 PL, 110pts] . 4x Grey Knight (Halberd) [88pts]: 4x Nemesis Force Halberd, 4x Storm Bolter
. Grey Knight Justicar [22pts] . . Nemesis Force Halberd

+ Fast Attack [28 PL, 480pts] +

Interceptor Squad [14 PL, 240pts] . 9x Interceptor (Halberd) [216pts]: 9x Nemesis Force Halberd, 9x Storm Bolter
. Interceptor Justicar [24pts] . . Nemesis Force Halberd

Interceptor Squad [14 PL, 240pts] . 9x Interceptor (Halberd) [216pts]: 9x Nemesis Force Halberd, 9x Storm Bolter
. Interceptor Justicar [24pts] . . Nemesis Force Halberd

+ Heavy Support [9 PL, 185pts] +

Nemesis Dreadknight [9 PL, 185pts]: Dreadfist, Dreadknight teleporter [10pts], Gatling Psilencer [20pts], Heavy Psycannon [20pts], Nemesis Greatsword [15pts]

Harlequins

Credit: Robert “TheChirurgeon” Jones

Bikes and Boats

One of the few archetypes from right at the start of 9th that’s still just about holding on, lists featuring a swarm of tooled up troupes riding around in starweavers blowing things up with fusion pistols and backed up by some nasty characters and (optionally) one big bike squad for Prismatic Blur can still do a number on opponents who don’t have the right tools to deal with it.

Sample List – Matthew Ehlinger – 4th Place Western Wisconsin Wargaming Weekend

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Harlequins) [102 PL, 9CP, 1,996pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Masque Form: The Soaring Spite: Serpent’s Blood

+ Stratagems +

Enigmas of the Black Library (1 Relic) [-1CP]

+ HQ +

Shadowseer [6 PL, -1CP, 115pts]: Shards of Light, Shield From Harm, Shuriken Pistol, Stratagem: Pivotal Role, The Shadowstone, Twilight Pathways, Veil of Illusion

Troupe Master [4 PL, -1CP, 70pts]: Choreographer of War, Darkness’ Bite, Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Blade, Soaring Spite: Skystrider, Stratagem: Pivotal Role, The Twilight Fang, Warlord

Troupe Master [4 PL, 76pts]: Choreographer of War, Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Kiss

+ Troops +

Troupe [5 PL, 105pts] . Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Blade
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Blade
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Blade

Troupe [5 PL, 105pts] . Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Blade
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Blade
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Blade

Troupe [5 PL, 105pts] . Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Blade
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Blade
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Blade

Troupe [5 PL, 105pts] . Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Blade
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Blade
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Blade

Troupe [5 PL, 95pts] . Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Blade
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Blade
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Blade
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Blade
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Blade

+ Elites +

Death Jester [3 PL, 50pts]: Humbling Cruelty

+ Fast Attack +

Skyweavers [10 PL, 220pts] . Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive
. Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive
. Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive
. Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive

Skyweavers [15 PL, 275pts] . Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive
. Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive
. Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive
. Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive
. Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive

Skyweavers [15 PL, 275pts] . Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive
. Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive
. Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive
. Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive
. Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive

+ Dedicated Transport +

Starweaver [4 PL, 80pts]

Starweaver [4 PL, 80pts]

Starweaver [4 PL, 80pts]

Starweaver [4 PL, 80pts]

Starweaver [4 PL, 80pts]

++ Total: [102 PL, 9CP, 1,996pts] ++

Aeldari

Harlequins and Artillery

The Craftworld codex is extremely dated at this point, but their heavy support section holds up, with Tempest Launcher Dark Reapers, Shadow Weavers and Night Spinners all being valid ways to chip away at opponents over the course of the game. These make a strong backup for a cut down Soaring Spite contingent to dominate the mid board, helping reach out and pick off small units that you can’t affort to send a clown car after, and pressure the opponent into committing to positions where they’re vulnerable.

Sample List – Mike Porter – 1st Place Goonhammer Open UK

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Harlequins) [65 PL, 1,335pts, 10CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Masque Form: The Soaring Spite: Serpent’s Blood

+ Stratagems +

Enigmas of the Black Library (1 Relic) [-1CP]

+ HQ +

Shadowseer [6 PL, 120pts]: Neuro Disruptor, Shards of Light, Twilight Pathways, Veil of Illusion

Troupe Master [4 PL, 70pts, -1CP]: Choreographer of War, Darkness’ Bite, Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Blade, Soaring Spite: Skystrider, Stratagem: Pivotal Role, The Twilight Fang, Warlord

Troupe Master [4 PL, 75pts]: Choreographer of War, Domino Shroud, Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace

+ Troops +

Troupe [5 PL, 120pts] . Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace

Troupe [5 PL, 120pts] . Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace

Troupe [5 PL, 120pts] . Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace

Troupe [5 PL, 120pts] . Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace

+ Fast Attack +

Skyweavers [15 PL, 270pts] . Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive
. Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive
. Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive
. Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive
. Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Star Bolas

+ Dedicated Transport +

Starweaver [4 PL, 80pts]

Starweaver [4 PL, 80pts]

Starweaver [4 PL, 80pts]

Starweaver [4 PL, 80pts]

++ Spearhead Detachment -3CP (Aeldari – Craftworlds) [32 PL, 663pts, -3CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Craftworld Attribute
. *Custom Craftworld*: Expert Crafters, Masterful Shots

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

+ HQ +

Farseer Skyrunner [7 PL, 135pts]: 0. Smite, 2. Doom, 4. Executioner, Shuriken Pistol, Witchblade

+ Fast Attack +

Shining Spears [5 PL, 105pts] . 2x Shining Spear: 2x Laser Lance, 2x Twin Shuriken Catapult
. Shining Spear Exarch: Laser Lance
. . Exarch Power: Skilled Rider

Shining Spears [5 PL, 105pts] . 2x Shining Spear: 2x Laser Lance, 2x Twin Shuriken Catapult
. Shining Spear Exarch: Laser Lance
. . Exarch Power: Skilled Rider

+ Heavy Support +

Dark Reapers [5 PL, 106pts] . 2x Dark Reaper: 2x Reaper Launcher
. Dark Reaper Exarch: Tempest Launcher
. . Exarch Power: Crack Shot

Dark Reapers [5 PL, 106pts] . 2x Dark Reaper: 2x Reaper Launcher
. Dark Reaper Exarch: Tempest Launcher
. . Exarch Power: Crack Shot

Dark Reapers [5 PL, 106pts] . 2x Dark Reaper: 2x Reaper Launcher
. Dark Reaper Exarch: Tempest Launcher
. . Exarch Power: Crack Shot

++ Total: [97 PL, 7CP, 1,998pts] ++

Tyranids/Hive Mind

Crusher Stampede

The massive new kid on the block, the Crusher Stampede‘s combination of ultra durability for Monsters and the brutal killing power of Dimachaerons boosted with Thunderous Impact and any monster (including the Flyers) running opposing Characters down with Breaking Through makes this one of the most potent Armies of Renown yet. The sheer pressure this army can exert goes a long way towards making up for it being a little light on Secondary choices, but for the closing part of the GT2021 season it can cover quite a lot of that with Lictors and Warrior MSUs.

Sample List – Michael Duke – 2nd Place (undefeated) Overwatch Open VI

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Tyranids) [106 PL, 9CP, 2,000pts] ++
Army of Renown – Crusher Stampede
Detachment Command Cost
Hive Fleet: Leviathan
+ Stratagems [-2CP] +
Bounty of the Hive Fleet [-1CP]: 1 Extra Bio-artefact [-1CP] Progeny of the Hive [-1CP]

+ HQ [33 PL, -1CP, 610pts] +
Hive Tyrant [11 PL, 220pts]: Adrenal Glands [5pts], Lash Whip and Monstrous Bonesword
[10pts], Power: Aggressive Surge, Power: Synaptic Barrier, Prehensile Pincer Tail, Relic:
Biomorphic Carapace, Two Devourers with Brainleech Worms [20pts], Wings [2 PL, 30pts]

Malanthrope [8 PL, -1CP, 150pts]: Grasping Tail, Relic: Adaptive Neural Lobe, Stratagem: Alpha
Leader-Beast [-1CP], Warlord, Warlord Trait: Strategic Adaptation, Warlord Trait: Swarm Leader

The Swarmlord [14 PL, 240pts]: Bone Sabres, Power: Catalyst, Power: Onslaught, Prehensile
Pincer Tail

+ Troops [15 PL, 225pts] +
Tyranid Warriors [5 PL, 75pts]: Synaptic Link: Bioweapon Bond [1 PL, 15pts] . Tyranid Warrior [20pts]: Lash Whip and Bonesword [3pts], Scything Talons
. Tyranid Warrior [20pts]: Lash Whip and Bonesword [3pts], Scything Talons
. Tyranid Warrior [20pts]: Lash Whip and Bonesword [3pts], Scything Talons

Tyranid Warriors [5 PL, 75pts]: Synaptic Link: Bioweapon Bond [1 PL, 15pts] . Tyranid Warrior [20pts]: Lash Whip and Bonesword [3pts], Scything Talons
. Tyranid Warrior [20pts]: Lash Whip and Bonesword [3pts], Scything Talons
. Tyranid Warrior [20pts]: Lash Whip and Bonesword [3pts], Scything Talons

Tyranid Warriors [5 PL, 75pts]: Synaptic Link: Bioweapon Bond [1 PL, 15pts] . Tyranid Warrior [20pts]: Lash Whip and Bonesword [3pts], Scything Talons
. Tyranid Warrior [20pts]: Lash Whip and Bonesword [3pts], Scything Talons
. Tyranid Warrior [20pts]: Lash Whip and Bonesword [3pts], Scything Talons

+ Elites [12 PL, 225pts] +
Hive Guard [12 PL, 225pts] . Adaptive Physiology: Enhanced Resistance
. 5x Hive Guard (Impaler) [225pts]: 5x Impaler Cannon [50pts]

+ Fast Attack [24 PL, 510pts] +
Dimachaeron [12 PL, 255pts]: Massive Scything Sickle-talons, Scything Tail

Dimachaeron [12 PL, 255pts]: Massive Scything Sickle-talons, Scything Tail

+ Heavy Support [14 PL, 275pts] +
Barbed Hierodule [14 PL, 275pts]: 2x Bio-cannon, Hierodule Scything Talons

+ Flyer [8 PL, 155pts] +
Harpy [8 PL, 155pts]: 2x Stranglethorn Cannon, Scything Wings, Stinger Salvo

++ Total: [106 PL, 9CP, 2,000pts] ++

Leviathan Goodstuff

What a difference a Codex Supplement makes. The extremely high power of the Leviathan toolbox (notably Relentless Flurry on devourer Gaunts and Swarm Leader) plus the addition of Synaptic Links has fired Tyranids into being real metagame contenders, with double-shooting Hive Guard (via Single Minded Annihilation) with stacked buffs providing a tremendous firebase with which to grind out the opponent, Maleceptors/Malanthropes shielding the castle, flurrygants providing truly appalling volleys of death, and the old fallback of Genestealers and the Swarmlord to disrupt the opposition. Right now, almost all top incarnations of this are using a small Four Armed Emperor GSC detachment, as access to lots of blips via Sensor Decoys plus A Plan Generations in the Making add a huge amount of utility at a relatively low price.

Sample List – John Lennon – 1st Place New Orleans Open

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Tyranids) [101 PL, 1,783pts, 11CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost

Hive Fleet: Leviathan

+ HQ +

Malanthrope [8 PL, 150pts, -1CP]: Relic: Adaptive Neural Lobe, Stratagem: Alpha Leader-Beast, Warlord, Warlord Trait: Strategic Adaptation, Warlord Trait: Swarm Leader

The Swarmlord [14 PL, 240pts]: Power: Catalyst, Power: Paroxysm

+ Troops +

Genestealers [12 PL, 156pts]: 3x Acid Maw
. 12x Genestealer: 12x Rending Claws

Genestealers [12 PL, 156pts]: 3x Acid Maw
. 12x Genestealer: 12x Rending Claws

Hormagaunts [6 PL, 114pts] . 19x Hormagaunt: 19x Scything Talons

Termagants [9 PL, 182pts] . 26x Termagant (Devourer): 26x Devourer

Termagants [9 PL, 182pts] . 26x Termagant (Devourer): 26x Devourer

Tyranid Warriors [5 PL, 66pts]: Synaptic Link: Bioweapon Bond
. Tyranid Warrior: 2x Scything Talons
. Tyranid Warrior: 2x Scything Talons
. Tyranid Warrior: 2x Scything Talons

+ Elites +

Hive Guard [12 PL, 270pts] . 6x Hive Guard (Impaler): 6x Impaler Cannon

Lictor [2 PL, 37pts]

Maleceptor [10 PL, 185pts]: Power: Onslaught, Synaptic Link: Focal Essence

+ Fast Attack +

Sky-slasher Swarms [2 PL, 45pts] . 3x Sky-slasher Swarm: 3x Claws and Teeth

++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Tyranids – Genestealer Cults) [13 PL, 215pts, -2CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Cult Creed: Cult of the Four-Armed Emperor

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

+ HQ +

Patriarch [7 PL, 135pts]: Power: Mass Hypnosis, Power: Mind Control

+ Troops +

Acolyte Hybrids [3 PL, 40pts] . 4x Acolyte Hybrid: 4x Autopistol, 4x Blasting Charges, 4x Cultist Knife, 4x Rending Claw
. Acolyte Leader: Autopistol, Cultist Knife

Acolyte Hybrids [3 PL, 40pts] . 4x Acolyte Hybrid: 4x Autopistol, 4x Blasting Charges, 4x Cultist Knife, 4x Rending Claw
. Acolyte Leader: Autopistol, Cultist Knife

++ Total: [114 PL, 1,998pts, 9CP] ++

Hive Guard Spam

Hive Guard are really good, so while the balanced Leviathan Goodstuff builds are probably the best way to play Tyranids right now, you absolutely can just slam down multiple units of Hive Guard (bringing some of them as Kronos for the built in RR1s and Symbiostorm) and try and blow your opponent off the table. Hive Guard being relatively weak into Talos keeps this from being super-dominant, but it’s still viable.

Sample List – Mani Cheema – 2nd Place US Open Austin

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Battalion Detachment -1CP (Tyranids) [68 PL, 1,106pts]

Hive Fleet: Leviathan

-HQ-

Tyranid Prime [6 PL, 90pts, -1CP] Scything Talons x2, Warlord, Warlord Trait: Strategic Adaptation, Alpha Leader-Beast: Swarm Leader, Free Relic: Adaptive Neural Lobe, Synaptic Link: Unchecked Ferocity
The Swarmlord [14 PL, 240pts] Psychic Powers: Catalyst, Onslaught, Smite

-Troop-

Genestealers [12 PL, 156pts] x12, Acid Maw x3, Rending Claws x12, Scything Talons x5
Genestealers [12 PL, 156pts] x12, Acid Maw x3, Rending Claws x12, Scything Talons x5
Termagants [9 PL, 189pts] x27, Devourers x27
Termagants [3 PL, 50pts] x10, Fleshborer x10

-Elites-

Hive Guard [12 PL, 225pts] x5, Impaler Cannon x5

Patrol Detachment -2CP (Tyranids) [39 PL, 767pts]

Hive Fleet: Kronos

-HQ-

Neurothrope [5 PL, 95pts] Psychic Powers: Symbiostorm, Smite

-Troop-

Tyranid Warriors [5 PL, 66pts] x3, Scything Talons x6, Synaptic Link: Bioweapon Bond
Tyranid Warriors [5 PL, 66pts] x3, Scything Talons x6, Synaptic Link: Bioweapon Bond

-Elites-

Hive Guard [12 PL, 270pts] x6, Impaler Cannon x6
Hive Guard [12 PL, 270pts] x6, Impaler Cannon x6

Patrol Detachment -2CP (Genestealer Cults) [8 PL, 125pts]

Cult Creed: Cult of the Four-Armed Emperor

-HQ-

Magus [5 PL, 85pts] Psychic Powers: Mass Hypnosis, Mind Control, Smite

-Troop-

Acolyte Hybrids [3 PL, 40pts] x5, Blasting Charges x5, Cultist Knife x5, Rending Claw x5, Autopistol x5, Acolyte Leader

Harridan

The Harridan was pushed very close to viability just on base rate in the Forge World Compendium, and adding the Leviathan and Synaptic Link rules to its repertoire makes it genuinely viable, especially as there aren’t that many of the AdMech lists that would just blow it out of the sky around any more. The shooting on this thing is completely absurd into enemy heavy infantry, which can also make it good in the Tyranid mirror if it can position to blast Hive Guard out of the gate.

Sample List – Andreas Holm – 2nd Place West Coast GT

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Tyranids) [78 PL, 1,300pts, 10CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Hive Fleet: Leviathan

+ Stratagems +

Progeny of the Hive [-1CP]

+ HQ +

The Swarmlord [14 PL, 240pts]: Power: Onslaught, Power: Paroxysm, Power: Smite

Tyranid Prime [6 PL, 93pts, -1CP]: Boneswords, Relic: Adaptive Neural Lobe, Scything Talons, Stratagem: Alpha Leader-Beast, Synaptic Link: Unchecked Ferocity, Warlord, Warlord Trait: Strategic Adaptation, Warlord Trait: Swarm Leader

+ Troops +

Genestealers [12 PL, 156pts]: 3x Acid Maw, 12x Scything Talons
. 12x Genestealer: 12x Rending Claws

Genestealers [12 PL, 156pts]: 3x Acid Maw, 12x Scything Talons
. 12x Genestealer: 12x Rending Claws

Hormagaunts [3 PL, 60pts] . 10x Hormagaunt: 10x Scything Talons

Tyranid Warriors [5 PL, 66pts]: Synaptic Link: Bioweapon Bond
. Tyranid Warrior: 2x Scything Talons
. Tyranid Warrior: 2x Scything Talons
. Tyranid Warrior: 2x Scything Talons

+ Elites +

Hive Guard [12 PL, 270pts] . 6x Hive Guard (Impaler): 6x Impaler Cannon

Lictor [2 PL, 37pts]

Lictor [2 PL, 37pts]

Maleceptor [10 PL, 185pts]: Power: Catalyst, Power: Smite, Synaptic Link: Focal Essence

++ Super-Heavy Auxiliary Detachment -3CP (Tyranids) [35 PL, 700pts, -1CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

Hive Fleet: Leviathan

Shared Faction Bonus [2CP]

+ Lord of War +

Harridan [35 PL, 700pts] . Adaptive Physiology: Dermic Symbiosis

++ Total: [113 PL, 9CP, 2,000pts] ++

Imperial Knights

Freeblade Lance

The archetype that sounds most like a metal album, the Freeblade Lance was already pretty good prior to the Balance Dataslate, and is now even more potent thanks to the addition of ObSec to Armigers and counting as ten models to the big Knights. This is the build that uses the latter buff most effectively, as with three big models and four Armigers you can stack things up so that all three of the larger robots have the Sworn to a Quest Quality (or you can use the Banner of Macharius Triumphant to sub for one), giving them ObSec. Army-wide ObSec coupled with being able to turbocharge a couple of Knights with either double relic from Favoured Knight or the adding the Krast trait makes this a force to be reckoned with. Versions with three Magaeras and four Armigers are common, but you can also mix things up with spicier choices like Castellans and Preceptors.

Sample List – Brian Jones – 9th Place GW US Open Austin

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++ Super-Heavy Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Imperial Knights) [102 PL, 2,000pts, 6CP] ++
Household Choice: Freeblade Lance, Questor Allegiance <Mixed>

+ Stratagems [-4CP] +
Exalted Court [-1CP]: Exalted Court: 1 Extra Warlord Trait [-1CP] Heirlooms of the Household [-3CP]: Heirlooms of the Household: 2 Extra Heirlooms [-3CP]

+ Lord of War [102 PL, 2,000pts, -2CP] +

Knight Castellan [32 PL, 635pts, -2CP]: Character (Exalted Court), Favoured Knight [-2CP], Freeblade, Heirloom: Armour of the Sainted Ion, Heirloom: Cawl’s Wrath, Plasma Decimator, Titanic Feet, 2x Twin Meltagun, Volcano Lance, Warlord, Warlord Trait (Mechanicus): Cold Eradication
. Qualities and Burdens (Legendary Knight): Burden: Exiled in Shame, Quality: Legendary Hero, Quality: Sworn to a Quest
. Two Siegebreaker Cannons and Two Shieldbreaker Missiles [30pts]: 2x Shieldbreaker Missile, 2x Twin Siegebreaker Cannon [30pts]

Knight Moiraxes [16 PL, 310pts] . Knight Moirax [8 PL, 155pts]: Character (Knight Lance), Freeblade, 2x Lightning Lock
. . Qualities and Burdens (Legendary Knight): Burden: Driven to Slaughter, Quality: Indomitable, Quality: Mysterious Guardian
. Knight Moirax [8 PL, 155pts]: Freeblade, 2x Lightning Lock
. . Qualities and Burdens
. . . Chosen Burdens: Burden: Impetuous Nature, Burden: Weary Machine Spirit
. . . Chosen Qualities: Quality: Last of their Line

Knight Moiraxes [8 PL, 155pts] . Knight Moirax [8 PL, 155pts]: Freeblade, 2x Lightning Lock
. . Qualities and Burdens
. . . Chosen Burdens: Burden: Haunted by Failure, Burden: Obsessed with Vengeance
. . . Chosen Qualities: Quality: Indomitable

Knight Preceptor [22 PL, 420pts]: Character (Heirloom of the House), Freeblade, Heirloom: Sanctuary, Ironstorm Missile Pod [15pts], Las-Impulsor, Multi-laser, Reaper Chainsword, Titanic Feet
. Qualities and Burdens (Legendary Knight): Burden: Exiled in Shame, Quality: Legendary Hero, Quality: Sworn to a Quest

Questoris Knight Magaera [24 PL, 480pts]: Character (Heirloom of the House), Freeblade, Heirloom: Banner of Macharius Triumphant, Lightning Cannon, Phased Plasma-Fusil, Titanic Feet
. Hekaton Siege Claw and Twin Rad-Cleanser: Hekaton Siege Claw, Twin Rad-Cleanser
. Qualities and Burdens (Legendary Knight): Burden: Exiled in Shame, Quality: Legendary Hero, Quality: Peerless Warrior
. Warlord Trait (Freeblade): Echoes from the Past: Household Tradition: Relentless Advance

++ Total: [102 PL, 2,000pts, 6CP] ++

General Imperial Knights

As of the Balance Dataslate, Imperial Knights as either Krast or Raven have enough power that they can be picked up and do decently at an event, with builds spanning triple big knight, one big Knight and lots of Armigers, and occasional pure Armigers lists.

Sample List – Dave Murray – 7th Place Clash of Alba Winter Assault

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== Imperial Knights  – Questor Mechanicus, House Krast – Super Heavy Detachement = 0CP, [103PL, 2,000pts] ==


LOW: 3x Armiger Warglaive [21PL, 405pts]

LOW: 3x Armiger Warglaive [21PL, 405pts]

LOW: 3x Armiger Warglaive [21PL, 415pts] 2x Meltagun

LOW: Knight Moirax [8PL, 155pts] 2x Lightning Lock

LOW: Knight Castellan [32PL, 620pts] 1x Twin Siegebreaker Cannon, Warlord – Cold Eradication, Relic – Cawls Wrath

Chaos Knights

War Dog Spam

Chaos Knights have always been uniquely well placed to do “whoops all War Dogs” because of how exceptionally well Infernal Power combines with lightning locks. You certainly can’t afford to slam the button every turn, but when you do the damage is phenomenal, and teaming up a backfield of Infernal Moiraxes with an aggressive clique of Iconoclast Warglaives is potent.

Sample List – Dawid Szmyt – 9th Place LCGT Supermajor

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Note: Strictly, War Dog Moiraxes do not have the WAR DOG keyword needed for Harrying Packs, so make sure you check how your event is ruling that if copying this list.

Super Heavy Detachment -3CP (Chaos Knights) [ 72PL, 1225pts]

Iconoclast Household: Abominable Constitution, Pride-Fuelled Fury

-LoW-

War Dog [24PL, 415pts] x3, Thermal Spear & Reaper Chain-Cleaver x3, Meltagun x2, Heavy Stubber (War Dog with Meltagun – Warlord, Relic: Khornate Target, Warlord Trait: Knight Diabolus)
War Dog [24PL, 405pts] x3, Thermal Spear & Reaper Chain-Cleaver x3, Heavy Stubber x3
War Dog [24PL, 405pts] x3, Thermal Spear & Reaper Chain-Cleaver x3, Heavy Stubber x3

Super Heavy Detachment -3CP (Chaos Knights) [ 40PL, 775pts]

Infernal Household: Harrying Packs, Dark Forging

-LoW-

War Dog Moirax [24PL, 465pts] x3, Lighting Lock x6
War Dog Moirax [8PL, 155pts], Lighting Lock x2
War Dog Moirax [8PL, 155pts], Lighting Lock x2

Total: 2000pts, 112PL, 6CP

General Chaos Knights

Similarly to loyalists, there’s enough raw power in what Chaos Knights can do now to make them at least fine, and having easy access to ObSec on one Knight with Infernal Quest only helps with that. The big source of generic power for Chaos is the Iconoclast superfaction trait, so most builds without a more specific plan will work off this, especially given how well it combos with sweep attacks, which you can double down on with Pride-fuelled fury.

Sample List – Adam Baker – 6th Place Lightly Salted Holiday GT

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+++ Chaos knights 9E (Warhammer 40,000 9th Edition) [105 PL, 2,000pts, 8CP] +++

++ Super-Heavy Detachment 0CP (Chaos – Chaos Knights) [105 PL, 2,000pts, 8CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost

Dread Household: Abominable Constitution, Custom Household, Pride-fuelled Fury

+ Stratagems +

Corrupted Heirlooms [-1CP]: One model

Tyrannical Court [-1CP]: One model

+ Lord of War +

Chaos Questoris Knight Magaera [24 PL, 480pts]: 3. Knight Diabolus, Character (Traitoris Lance), Khornate Target, Lightning cannon, Phased plasma-fusil, Titanic feet, Warlord
. Hekaton siege claw: Twin rad cleanser

Chaos Questoris Knight Magaera [24 PL, 480pts, -1CP]: Lightning cannon, Phased plasma-fusil, Titanic feet, Vow of Carnage
. Hekaton siege claw: Twin rad cleanser

Knight Despoiler [25 PL, 480pts, -1CP]: 1. Infernal Quest, Character (Tyrannical Court), Corrupted Heirloom, Heavy stubber, Helm of Warpsight, Ironstorm missile pod, 2x Thermal cannon, Titanic feet, Vow of the Beastslayer

War Dogs [16 PL, 280pts] . War Dog: Meltagun, Thermal spear and Reaper chain-cleaver
. War Dog: Meltagun, Thermal spear and Reaper chain-cleaver

War Dogs [16 PL, 280pts] . War Dog: Meltagun, Thermal spear and Reaper chain-cleaver
. War Dog: Meltagun, Thermal spear and Reaper chain-cleaver

Necrons

Eternal Expansionist Swarm

Being able to get army-wide ObSec from the Eternal Conquerors Dynastic Code, comboed with a pre-game move from Relentlessly Expansionist, gives Necrons their biggest unique asset right now, letting them dominate Primary scoring to a ridiculous degree. There are broadly three directions this can be taken, the first of which is just to pack in as many wounds with the trait as possible, using a tonne of Scarab Swarms, Wraiths and Lychguard to bog the enemy down on objectives for long enough to claim the game for the Necrons. Even better post Balance Dataslate, as you can give your Wraiths an extra little boost.

Sample List – Dick van der Harst- Into The Hellstorm: The Chainsword

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++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Necrons) [63 PL, 1,215pts, -4CP] ++

+ Configuration [-2CP] +

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

Dynasty Choice: Circumstance of Awakening: Relentlessly Expansionist, Dynastic Tradition: Eternal Conquerors, Dynasty:

+ No Force Org Slot [4 PL, 80pts] +

Dynastic Advisor [4 PL, 80pts] . Technomancer [4 PL, 80pts]: Canoptek Cloak [5pts]

+ HQ [13 PL, 285pts, -2CP] +

Catacomb Command Barge [9 PL, 195pts, -2CP]: Dynastic Heirlooms [-1CP], Gauss Cannon [5pts], Rarefied Nobility [-1CP], Relic: Orb of Eternity, Resurrection Orb [30pts], Warlord Trait (Codex 2): Eternal Madness, Warscythe [5pts]

Chronomancer [4 PL, 90pts]: Entropic Lance [10pts], Relic: Veil of Darkness

+ Troops [12 PL, 260pts] +

Necron Warriors [12 PL, 260pts] . 20x Necron Warrior (Gauss Reaper) [260pts]: 20x Gauss Reaper

+ Elites [6 PL, 120pts] +

Canoptek Reanimator [4 PL, 80pts]

Cryptothralls [2 PL, 40pts] . 2x Cryptothrall: 2x Scouring Eye, 2x Scythed Limbs

+ Fast Attack [20 PL, 350pts] +

Canoptek Wraiths [10 PL, 175pts] . 5x Canoptek Wraith (Claws) [175pts]: 5x Vicious Claws

Canoptek Wraiths [10 PL, 175pts] . 5x Canoptek Wraith (Claws) [175pts]: 5x Vicious Claws

+ Heavy Support [8 PL, 120pts] +

Lokhust Heavy Destroyers [4 PL, 60pts] . Lokhust Heavy Destroyer (Gauss Destructor) [4 PL, 60pts]

Lokhust Heavy Destroyers [4 PL, 60pts] . Lokhust Heavy Destroyer (Gauss Destructor) [4 PL, 60pts]

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Necrons) [41 PL, 785pts, 11CP] ++

+ Configuration [12CP] +

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [12CP]

Detachment Command Cost

Dynasty Choice: Circumstance of Awakening: Relentlessly Expansionist, Dynastic Tradition: Eternal Conquerors, Dynasty:

+ HQ [13 PL, 280pts, -1CP] +

Catacomb Command Barge [9 PL, 190pts, -1CP]: Dynastic Heirlooms [-1CP], Gauss Cannon [5pts], Relic: Voltaic Staff, Resurrection Orb [30pts], Staff of Light, Warlord, Warlord Trait (Codex 1): Enduring Will

Chronomancer [4 PL, 90pts]: Entropic Lance [10pts]

+ Troops [12 PL, 260pts] +

Necron Warriors [12 PL, 260pts] . 20x Necron Warrior (Gauss Reaper) [260pts]: 20x Gauss Reaper

+ Fast Attack [12 PL, 185pts] +

Canoptek Scarab Swarms [2 PL, 45pts] . 3x Canoptek Scarab Swarm [45pts]: 3x Feeder Mandibles

Canoptek Wraiths [10 PL, 140pts] . 4x Canoptek Wraith (Claws) [140pts]: 4x Vicious Claws

+ Heavy Support [4 PL, 60pts] +

Lokhust Heavy Destroyers [4 PL, 60pts] . Lokhust Heavy Destroyer (Gauss Destructor) [4 PL, 60pts]

Eternal Expansionist Destroyers

The swarm builds of Eternal Expansionists can sometimes crumble in the face of armies that present high melee threat, so some spins on it cut down the sheer number of bodies in favour of some that can actually do some killing, usually Skorpekh Destroyers. These are often backed up by Lokhust Heavy Destroyers at the back, providing a mixture of objective control and some ranged spike damage.

Sample List – Joe Guzowski – 2nd Place War on the Shore GT

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++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Necrons) [27 PL, 540pts, 11CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Dynasty Choice: Circumstance of Awakening: Relentlessly Expansionist, Dynastic Tradition: Eternal Conquerors, Dynasty: <Custom>

+ HQ +

Overlord [6 PL, 110pts]: Relic: Voidreaper, Voidscythe, Warlord, Warlord Trait (Codex 2): Eternal Madness

Plasmancer [5 PL, 90pts, -1CP]: Arkana: Quantum Orb, Dynastic Heirlooms, Relic: Veil of Darkness

+ Troops +

Necron Warriors [12 PL, 260pts] . 20x Necron Warrior (Gauss Flayer): 20x Gauss Flayer

+ Elites +

Cryptothralls [2 PL, 40pts] . 2x Cryptothrall: 2x Scouring Eye, 2x Scythed Limbs

Cryptothralls [2 PL, 40pts] . 2x Cryptothrall: 2x Scouring Eye, 2x Scythed Limbs

++ Vanguard Detachment -3CP (Necrons) [78 PL, 1,450pts, -5CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

Dynasty Choice: Circumstance of Awakening: Relentlessly Expansionist, Dynastic Tradition: Eternal Conquerors, Dynasty: <Custom>

+ HQ +

Skorpekh Lord [7 PL, 130pts, -2CP]: Dynastic Heirlooms, Rarefied Nobility, Relic: Gauntlet of the Conflagrator, Warlord Trait (Codex 1): Enduring Will

+ Elites +

C’tan Shard of the Nightbringer [19 PL, 370pts]: Power of the C’tan: Antimatter Meteor

Canoptek Plasmacyte [1 PL, 15pts]

Canoptek Plasmacyte [1 PL, 15pts]

Skorpekh Destroyers [10 PL, 210pts] . 2x Skorpekh Destroyer (Reap-Blade): 2x Hyperphase Reap-Blade
. 4x Skorpekh Destroyer (Thresher): 4x Hyperphase Threshers

Skorpekh Destroyers [10 PL, 210pts] . 2x Skorpekh Destroyer (Reap-Blade): 2x Hyperphase Reap-Blade
. 4x Skorpekh Destroyer (Thresher): 4x Hyperphase Threshers

+ Heavy Support +

Lokhust Destroyers [15 PL, 250pts] . 5x Lokhust Destroyer: 5x Gauss Cannon

Lokhust Destroyers [15 PL, 250pts] . 5x Lokhust Destroyer: 5x Gauss Cannon

++ Total: [105 PL, 1,990pts, 6CP] ++

Eternal Expansionist C’tan

As above, but bring two C’tan instead (almost always the Nightbringer and Void Dragon).

Sample List – Jason Roberts – 2nd Place Northern Warlords

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== Patrol Detachment ==
Dynasty Choice: Circumstance of Awakening: Relentlessly Expansionist, Dynastic Tradition: Eternal Conquerors, Dynasty: <Custom> [920 Points]

HQ
Catacomb Command Barge [155pts]: Gauss Cannon [5pts], Relic: Voltaic Staff, Staff of Light, Warlord, Warlord Trait (Codex 1): Enduring Will [9 PL, 160pts]

Troops
20x13p Necron Warrior (Gauss Reaper) [260pts]: 20×0 Gauss Reaper [12 PL, 260pts]

5x17p Immortal[85pts] 5×0 Gauss Blaster [4 PL, 85pts]

Elites
C’tan Shard of the Void Dragon [18 PL, 350pts]: Power of the C’tan: Transdimensional Thunderbolt

5x13p Flayed One [65pts]: 5x Flayer Claws [3 PL, 65pts]

== Outrider Detachment -3CP ==
Dynasty Choice: Circumstance of Awakening: Relentlessly Expansionist, Dynastic Tradition: Eternal Conquerors, Dynasty: <Custom> [56 PL, -3CP 1,080pts]

HQ
Chronomancer [80pts]: Aeonstave, Dynastic Heirlooms [-1CP], Relic: Veil of Darkness [4 PL, -1CP, 80pts]

Elites
C’tan Shard of the Nightbringer [19 PL, 370pts]: Power of the C’tan: Sky of Falling Stars

2x20p Cryptothrall: 2×0 Scouring Eye, 2×0 Scythed Limbs [2 PL, 40pts]

Fast Attack

3x15p Canoptek Scarab Swarm [45pts]: 3×0 Feeder Mandibles [2 PL, 45pts] 3x15p Canoptek Scarab Swarm [45pts]: 3×0 Feeder Mandibles [2 PL, 45pts] 3x15p Canoptek Scarab Swarm [45pts]: 3×0 Feeder Mandibles [2 PL, 45pts]

5x35p Canoptek Wraith (Claws) [175pts]: 5×0 Vicious Claws [10 PL, 175pts] 5x35p Canoptek Wraith (Claws) [175pts]: 5×0 Vicious Claws [10 PL, 175pts]

1x35p Ophydian Destroyer, 1×0 Reap-Blade, 2×0 Ophydian Claws [35pts] 2x35p Ophydian Destroyer (Thresher) [70pts]: 2×0 Hyperphase Threshers, 2×0 Ophydian Claws [5 PL, 105pts]

Mephrit Silent King

A build that was knocking on the door of competition prior to the rise of Drukhari, and is showing early signs of being back after the Balance Dataslate, combining Mephrit and the Silent King lets you squeeze lots of value out of a block of gauss flayer Warriors, providing mid-ranged all-rounder capability, and now also sends the melee power of Wraths and/or Skorpekh sky high thanks to wound re-rolls.

Sample List – Seth Piper – 1st Place Dicehead Holiday Event

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++ Battalion Detachment -3CP (Necrons) [78 PL, 1,549pts, 6CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

Dynasty Choice: Dynasty: Mephrit

+ No Force Org Slot +

Dynastic Advisor [4 PL, 80pts, -1CP] . Technomancer: Canoptek Cloak, Dynastic Heirlooms, Relic: Voltaic Staff

+ HQ +

Chronomancer [4 PL, 90pts]: Entropic Lance, Relic: Veil of Darkness

Overlord [6 PL, 130pts, -2CP]: Dynastic Heirlooms, Rarefied Nobility, Relic: Orb of Eternity, Resurrection Orb, Warlord Trait (Mephrit): Merciless Tyrant, Warscythe

+ Troops +

Immortals [4 PL, 85pts]: Gauss Blaster, 5x Immortal

Necron Warriors [12 PL, 260pts] . 20x Necron Warrior (Gauss Flayer): 20x Gauss Flayer

Necron Warriors [12 PL, 234pts] . 18x Necron Warrior (Gauss Reaper): 18x Gauss Reaper

+ Elites +

Lychguard [14 PL, 280pts]: 10x Lychguard
. Hyperphase Sword and Dispersion Shield

+ Fast Attack +

Canoptek Wraiths [10 PL, 210pts] . 6x Canoptek Wraith (Claws): 6x Vicious Claws

+ Heavy Support +

Lokhust Heavy Destroyers [12 PL, 180pts] . 3x Lokhust Heavy Destroyer (Gauss Destructor): 3x Gauss Destructor

++ Supreme Command Detachment +3CP (Necrons) [23 PL, 450pts, 6CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost [3CP]

Dynasty Choice: Dynasty: Mephrit

+ Primarch | Daemon Primarch | Supreme Commander +

The Silent King [23 PL, 450pts, 3CP] . 2x Triarchal Menhir: 2x Annihilator Beam

++ Total: [101 PL, 12CP, 1,999pts] ++

Silent King Eternal Expansionists

Pick one of the other Eternal Expansionist flavours, find 450pts and slam in the Silent King for a great To the Last target and a lethal trump card for the late game.

Sample List – Matthew Chinn – 2nd Place FactoruM GT

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++ Supreme Command Detachment +2CP (Necrons) [23 PL, 3CP, 450pts] ++

+ Primarch | Daemon Primarch | Supreme Commander +

The Silent King [23 PL, 3CP, 450pts] . 2x Triarchal Menhir: 2x Annihilator Beam

++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Necrons) [34 PL, -2CP, 685pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Dynasty Choice: Circumstance of Awakening: Relentlessly Expansionist, Dynastic Tradition: Eternal Conquerors, Dynasty: <Custom>

+ No Force Org Slot +

Bound Creation [2 PL, 40pts] . Cryptothralls
. . 2x Cryptothrall: 2x Scouring Eye, 2x Scythed Limbs

Viral Construct [1 PL, 15pts]: Canoptek Plasmacyte

+ HQ +

Plasmancer [5 PL, -2CP, 85pts]: Arkana: Cortical Subjugator Scarabs, Dynastic Heirlooms, Rarefied Nobility, Relic: Veil of Darkness, Warlord Trait (Codex 4): Thrall of the Silent King

+ Troops +

Immortals [4 PL, 85pts]: Gauss Blaster, 5x Immortal

+ Elites +

Skorpekh Destroyers [5 PL, 105pts]: Skorpekh Destroyer (Reap-Blade)
. 2x Skorpekh Destroyer (Thresher): 2x Hyperphase Threshers

Skorpekh Destroyers [5 PL, 105pts]: Skorpekh Destroyer (Reap-Blade)
. 2x Skorpekh Destroyer (Thresher): 2x Hyperphase Threshers

+ Fast Attack +

Triarch Praetorians [6 PL, 125pts]: Rod of Covenant, 5x Triarch Praetorian

Triarch Praetorians [6 PL, 125pts]: Rod of Covenant, 5x Triarch Praetorian

++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Necrons) [45 PL, -2CP, 865pts] ++

+ HQ +

Catacomb Command Barge [9 PL, -2CP, 160pts]: Dynastic Heirlooms, Gauss Cannon, Rarefied Nobility, Relic: Voltaic Staff, Staff of Light, Warlord Trait (Codex 1): Enduring Will

+ Troops +

Immortals [4 PL, 85pts]: Gauss Blaster, 5x Immortal

+ Elites +

Lychguard [7 PL, 140pts]: 5x Lychguard
. Hyperphase Sword and Dispersion Shield

Lychguard [7 PL, 140pts]: 5x Lychguard
. Hyperphase Sword and Dispersion Shield

+ Fast Attack +

Canoptek Wraiths [5 PL, 115pts] . 2x Canoptek Wraith (Claws): 2x Vicious Claws
. Canoptek Wraith (Whip Coils/Transdimensional Beamer): Transdimensional Beamer

Canoptek Wraiths [5 PL, 105pts] . 3x Canoptek Wraith (Claws): 3x Vicious Claws

+ Heavy Support +

Lokhust Heavy Destroyers [4 PL, 60pts] . Lokhust Heavy Destroyer (Gauss Destructor)

Lokhust Heavy Destroyers [4 PL, 60pts] . Lokhust Heavy Destroyer (Gauss Destructor)

++ Total: [102 PL, -1CP, 2,000pts] ++

Archived Archetypes

Lists in these sections are no longer guaranteed to be legal.

Rogue’s Gallery

Credit: Robert “TheChirurgeon” Jones

The lists in this section have exited the metagame thanks to targeted action from GW, whether it be points hikes, rules changes or otherwise.

Adeptus Mechanicus

Mars & Lucius

Reason for Archive: No more mixed subfactions, Warzone Nachmund

Mars/Lucius combines the deadly shooting efficiency of Mars Ironstriders, Wrath of Mars and often a couple of Stratoraptors with the durable infantry and early game Solar Flare sucker punch of Lucius to create a list that can deal brutal damage out of the gate while still having the staying power to play the long game. After the Balance Dataslate, it’s working with quite a bit less stuff, but still has some ferocious output at range and the staying power to compete as at least a tier 2 army.

Sample List – Jakub Falkowski – 2nd Place Polhammer 40K

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+++++Battalion Detachmet <Lucius> (0 CP)+++++

HQ1: Skitari Marshal (55), Mechanicus Locum: Battle-sphere uplink, Archeotech Specialist: Examplars Eternity <Lucius> [55, 3PL] HQ2: Manipulus (80), Warlord: Luminescent Blessing, Relic: Solar Flare, Holy Orders – Logi (40) <Lucius> [120, 6PL]

Troops1: 20x Skitari Rangers (180), Omnispex (10), Host of the Intermediary: Programmed Retreat <Lucius> [190, 8PL] Troops2: 20x Skitari Rangers (180), Omnispex (10) <Lucius> [190, 8PL] Troops3: 20x Skitari Vanguard (180), Omnispex (10) <Lucius> [190, 8PL]

EL1: 5x Infiltrators (95), 5x flechette and taser goad (0) <Lucius> [95, 4PL] EL2: 5x Infiltrators (95), 5x flechette and taser goad (0) <Lucius> [95, 4PL]

+++++Outrider Detachment <Mars> (-3CP)+++++

HQ1: Tech-priest Engineseer (55) <Mars> [55, 3PL]

FA1: 2x Ironstrider Ballistarii (150), 2x Twin cognis lascannon (20) <Mars> [170, 8PL] FA2: 2x Ironstrider Ballistarii (150), 2x Twin cognis lascannon (20) <Mars> [170, 8PL] FA3: 2x Ironstrider Ballistarii (150), 2x Twin cognis lascannon (20) <Mars> [170, 8PL] FA2: 5x Pteraxi Sterylizors (95) <Mars> [95, 4PL]

FLY1: Archaeopter Stratoraptor (180), chaff launcher (20) <Mars> [200, 9PL] FLY2: Archaeopter Stratoraptor (180), chaff launcher (20) <Mars> [200, 9PL]

Mars & Lucius Plane Spam

Reason for Archive: Flyer cap, Balance Dataslate Q4 2021.

A spin on the standard Mars/Lucius list, this cuts down everything that isn’t Skitarii and planes to give outrageous reach turn one and a very uniform and hard to attack defensive profile. Has the advantage that it can deal a nightmarish turn one punch whatever the terrain, but can’t hide its assets as well in the mirror.

Sample List – Malik Rubio – 1st Place London GT Super Major September 2021

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++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Adeptus Mechanicus) [33 PL, 700pts, 8CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost

Forge World Choice: Forge World: Lucius

Gametype: Matched

+ Stratagems +

Stratagem: Archeotech Specialist [-1CP]: Archeotech Specialist

Stratagem: Host of the Intermediary [-1CP]: Host of the Intermediary

Stratagem: Host of the Intermediary [-1CP]: Host of the Intermediary

Stratagem: Mechanicus Locum [-1CP]: Mechanicus Locum

+ HQ +

Skitarii Marshal [3 PL, 45pts]: Mechanicus Locum, Relic (Lucius): The Solar Flare, Warlord Trait (Codex 5): Firepoint Telemetry Cache

Tech-Priest Manipulus [6 PL, 105pts]: Logi, Magnarail lance, Relic: Raiment of the Technomartyr, Warlord, Warlord Trait (Lucius): Luminescent Blessings

+ Troops +

Skitarii Rangers [8 PL, 180pts]: Enhanced Data-Tether, Omnispex
. Ranger Alpha: Galvanic Rifle, Host of the Intermediary, Warlord Trait (Codex 1): Multitasking Cortex
. 18x Skitarii Ranger: 18x Galvanic Rifle
. Skitarii Ranger (Plasma caliver): Plasma Caliver

Skitarii Rangers [8 PL, 180pts]: Enhanced Data-Tether, Omnispex
. Ranger Alpha: Galvanic Rifle
. 18x Skitarii Ranger: 18x Galvanic Rifle
. Skitarii Ranger (Plasma caliver): Plasma Caliver

Skitarii Rangers [8 PL, 190pts]: Enhanced Data-Tether, Omnispex
. Ranger Alpha: Galvanic Rifle, Host of the Intermediary, Warlord Trait (Codex 3): Programmed Retreat
. 17x Skitarii Ranger: 17x Galvanic Rifle
. 2x Skitarii Ranger (Plasma caliver): 2x Plasma Caliver

++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Imperium – Adeptus Mechanicus) [39 PL, 775pts, -2CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

Forge World Choice: Forge World: Mars

+ HQ +

Tech-Priest Manipulus [5 PL, 95pts]: Artisans, Magnarail lance

+ Troops +

Skitarii Rangers [8 PL, 170pts]: Enhanced Data-Tether, Omnispex
. Ranger Alpha: Galvanic Rifle
. 19x Skitarii Ranger: 19x Galvanic Rifle

+ Fast Attack +

Ironstrider Ballistarii [4 PL, 75pts] . Ironstrider Ballistarius: Twin Cognis Lascannon

Ironstrider Ballistarii [4 PL, 75pts] . Ironstrider Ballistarius: Twin Cognis Lascannon

+ Flyer +

Archaeopter Stratoraptor [9 PL, 180pts]: Chaff Launcher

Archaeopter Stratoraptor [9 PL, 180pts]: Chaff Launcher

++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Imperium – Adeptus Mechanicus) [27 PL, 525pts, -2CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

Forge World Choice: Forge World: Mars

+ HQ +

Skitarii Marshal [3 PL, 45pts]

+ Troops +

Skitarii Rangers [6 PL, 125pts]: Omnispex
. Ranger Alpha: Galvanic Rifle
. 14x Skitarii Ranger: 14x Galvanic Rifle

+ Elites +

X-101 [2 PL, 25pts]

+ Flyer +

Archaeopter Fusilave [7 PL, 150pts]: Chaff Launcher

Archaeopter Stratoraptor [9 PL, 180pts]: Chaff Launcher

++ Total: [99 PL, 2,000pts, 4CP] ++

Lucius Horde

Reason for Archive: Points increases in Balance Dataslate Q4 2021 appear to have largely killed this.

A gigantic carpet of Lucius Skitarii designed to overwhelm the opponent with durable bodies and chip firepower.

Sample List – Rickard Nilsson – 4th Place Alliance Open September 2021

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Adeptus Mechanicus) [102 PL, 8CP, 2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Forge World Choice: Forge World: Lucius

+ Stratagems +

Stratagem: Archeotech Specialist [-2CP]: 2x Archeotech Specialist

Stratagem: Artefactotum [-1CP]: Artefactotum

Stratagem: Mechanicus Locum [-1CP]: Mechanicus Locum

+ HQ +

Skitarii Marshal [3 PL, 45pts]: Mechanicus Locum, Relic: Exemplar’s Eternity, Warlord Trait (Codex 3): Programmed Retreat

Tech-Priest Manipulus [6 PL, 105pts]: Logi, Magnarail lance, Relic (Lucius): The Solar Flare, WARLORD, Warlord Trait (Lucius): Luminescent Blessings

Tech-Priest Manipulus [5 PL, 95pts]: Artisans, Magnarail lance, Relic: Raiment of the Technomartyr

+ Troops +

Skitarii Rangers [8 PL, 170pts]: Enhanced Data-Tether, Omnispex
. Ranger Alpha: Galvanic Rifle
. 19x Skitarii Ranger: 19x Galvanic Rifle

Skitarii Rangers [8 PL, 170pts]: Enhanced Data-Tether, Omnispex
. Ranger Alpha: Galvanic Rifle
. 19x Skitarii Ranger: 19x Galvanic Rifle

Skitarii Rangers [8 PL, 170pts]: Enhanced Data-Tether, Omnispex
. Ranger Alpha: Galvanic Rifle
. 19x Skitarii Ranger: 19x Galvanic Rifle

Skitarii Rangers [8 PL, 170pts]: Enhanced Data-Tether, Omnispex
. Ranger Alpha: Galvanic Rifle
. 19x Skitarii Ranger: 19x Galvanic Rifle

Skitarii Vanguards [8 PL, 170pts]: Enhanced Data-Tether, Omnispex
. 19x Skitarii Vanguard: 19x Radium Carbine
. Vanguard Alpha: Radium Carbine

Skitarii Vanguards [8 PL, 170pts]: Enhanced Data-Tether, Omnispex
. 19x Skitarii Vanguard: 19x Radium Carbine
. Vanguard Alpha: Radium Carbine

+ Elites +

Sicarian Infiltrators [8 PL, 119pts] . Infiltrator Princeps (Flechette/Taser): Artefactotum, Relic: Temporcopia
. 6x Sicarian Infiltrator (Flechette/Taser): 6x Flechette Blaster, 6x Taser Goad

Sicarian Infiltrators [4 PL, 85pts] . Infiltrator Princeps (Flechette/Taser)
. 4x Sicarian Infiltrator (Flechette/Taser): 4x Flechette Blaster, 4x Taser Goad

+ Fast Attack +

Serberys Raiders [2 PL, 48pts]: Serberys Raider Alpha
. 2x Serberys Raider: 2x Cavalry Sabre, 2x Clawed Limbs, 2x Galvanic Carbine

Serberys Raiders [2 PL, 48pts]: Serberys Raider Alpha
. 2x Serberys Raider: 2x Cavalry Sabre, 2x Clawed Limbs, 2x Galvanic Carbine

+ Heavy Support +

Skorpius Disintegrator [8 PL, 145pts]: Belleros Energy Cannon

Skorpius Disintegrator [8 PL, 145pts]: Belleros Energy Cannon

Skorpius Disintegrator [8 PL, 145pts]: Belleros Energy Cannon

++ Total: [102 PL, 8CP, 2,000pts] ++

Metalica Veteran Cohort

Reason for Archive: Points increases in Balance Dataslate Q4 2021 appear to have largely killed this.

A pressure build designed to exploit the melee and mobility buffs provided by the Metalica supplement and the Veteran Cohort to brawl the opponent out of the game via Infiltrators and Ruststalkers.

Sample List – Richard Siegler – 1st Place Orlando Open August 2021

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Adeptus Mechanicus) [111 PL, 6CP, 2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Army of Renown – Skitarii Veteran Cohort

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost

Forge World Choice: Forge World: Metalica

+ Stratagems +

Stratagem: Archeotech Specialist [-2CP]: 2x Archeotech Specialist

Stratagem: Artefactotum [-1CP]: Artefactotum

Stratagem: Host of the Intermediary [-1CP]: Host of the Intermediary

Stratagem: Mechanicus Locum [-2CP]: 2x Mechanicus Locum

+ No Force Org Slot +

Brotherhood of the Cog [4 PL, 80pts] . Technoarchaeologist: Genetors, Mechanicus Locum, Relic (Metalica): Metalican Lung, Warlord Trait (Metalica 2): Ashrunner

+ HQ +

Skitarii Marshal [3 PL, 45pts]: Relic (Skitarii Veteran Cohort): Cantic Thrallnet, Warlord, Warlord Trait (Skitarii Veteran Cohort): Calculate Without Diversion

Skitarii Marshal [3 PL, 45pts]: Mechanicus Locum, Relic: Exemplar’s Eternity, Warlord Trait (Codex 6): Eyes of the Omnissiah

Tech-Priest Manipulus [6 PL, 105pts]: Logi, Magnarail lance

+ Troops +

Skitarii Rangers [4 PL, 50pts] . Ranger Alpha: Galvanic Rifle
. 4x Skitarii Ranger: 4x Galvanic Rifle

Skitarii Rangers [4 PL, 50pts] . Ranger Alpha: Galvanic Rifle
. 4x Skitarii Ranger: 4x Galvanic Rifle

Skitarii Rangers [4 PL, 50pts] . Ranger Alpha: Galvanic Rifle
. 4x Skitarii Ranger: 4x Galvanic Rifle

Skitarii Rangers [10 PL, 195pts]: Omnispex
. Ranger Alpha: Galvanic Rifle, Host of the Intermediary, Warlord Trait (Codex 3): Programmed Retreat
. 18x Skitarii Ranger: 18x Galvanic Rifle

Skitarii Vanguards [4 PL, 50pts] . 4x Skitarii Vanguard: 4x Radium Carbine
. Vanguard Alpha: Radium Carbine

Skitarii Vanguards [4 PL, 50pts] . 4x Skitarii Vanguard: 4x Radium Carbine
. Vanguard Alpha: Radium Carbine

+ Elites +

Sicarian Infiltrators [4 PL, 85pts] . Infiltrator Princeps (Flechette/Taser)
. 4x Sicarian Infiltrator (Flechette/Taser): 4x Flechette Blaster, 4x Taser Goad

Sicarian Infiltrators [4 PL, 85pts] . Infiltrator Princeps (Flechette/Taser)
. 4x Sicarian Infiltrator (Flechette/Taser): 4x Flechette Blaster, 4x Taser Goad

Sicarian Infiltrators [8 PL, 136pts] . Infiltrator Princeps (Stub/Sword)
. 7x Sicarian Infiltrator (Stub/Sword): 7x Power Sword, 7x Stubcarbine

Sicarian Ruststalkers [8 PL, 136pts] . Ruststalker Princeps (Blades)
. 7x Sicarian Ruststalker (Blades): 7x Transonic Blades

Sicarian Ruststalkers [8 PL, 136pts] . Ruststalker Princeps (Blades)
. 7x Sicarian Ruststalker (Blades): 7x Transonic Blades

Sicarian Ruststalkers [8 PL, 170pts] . Ruststalker Princeps (Blades): Artefactotum, Relic: Temporcopia
. 9x Sicarian Ruststalker (Blades): 9x Transonic Blades

+ Fast Attack +

Pteraxii Sterylizors [8 PL, 171pts]: Pteraxii Sterylizor Alpha
. 8x Pteraxii Sterylizor: 8x Phosphor torch, 8x Pteraxii Talons

Serberys Raiders [6 PL, 149pts]: Enhanced Data-Tether, Serberys Raider Alpha
. 8x Serberys Raider: 8x Cavalry Sabre, 8x Clawed Limbs, 8x Galvanic Carbine

Serberys Raiders [6 PL, 117pts]: Enhanced Data-Tether, Serberys Raider Alpha
. 6x Serberys Raider: 6x Cavalry Sabre, 6x Clawed Limbs, 6x Galvanic Carbine

+ Dedicated Transport +

Skorpius Dunerider [5 PL, 95pts]

++ Total: [111 PL, 6CP, 2,000pts] ++

Drukhari

Cronos Drukhari

Reason for Archive: Post Balance Dataslate 2021, no longer feels like a distinct archetype to Goodstuff, especially in light of the Cronos price rise.

Cuts down on some of the standard goodstuff tools to bring in two units of Dark Technomancers Cronos, providing a durable unit that is ideal for hosing down 2W models and vehicles without damage reduction.

Sample List – Matt Root – Flying Monkey August 2021

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++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Drukhari) [17 PL, -2CP, 300pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Obsession: Kabal of the Obsidian Rose: Flawless Workmanship

Raiding Forces – CP Refund

+ Stratagems +

Stratagem: Prizes from the Dark City [-1CP]

+ HQ +

Archon [5 PL, -1CP, 85pts]: Hatred Eternal, Huskblade, Overlord, Splinter Pistol, Stratagem: Tolerated Ambition, The Djin Blade
. . Splintered Genius (Obsidian Rose): Splintered Genius

+ Troops +

Kabalite Trueborn [8 PL, 135pts] . . 6x Kabalite Trueborn: 6x Splinter Rifle
. . Kabalite Trueborn w/ Heavy Weapon: Dark Lance
. . Kabalite Trueborn w/ Special Weapon: Blaster
. . Kabalite Trueborn w/ Special Weapon: Blaster
. . Trueborn Sybarite: Splinter Rifle

+ Elites +

Incubi [4 PL, 80pts] . . 4x Incubi: 4x Klaive
. . Klaivex: Demiklaives

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Drukhari) [22 PL, -3CP, 435pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Obsession: Cult of Strife: The Spectacle of Murder (Restricted)

+ Stratagems +

Stratagem: Prizes from the Dark City [-1CP]

+ HQ +

Succubus [4 PL, -1CP, 75pts]: 1 – Adrenalight (Combat Drug), Dark Lotus Toxin, Precision Blows, Razorflails, Stratagem: Tolerated Ambition
. . Show Stealer (Strife): Show Stealer

Succubus [3 PL, 60pts]: 1 – Adrenalight (Combat Drug), Competitive Edge, The Triptych Whip, Warlord
. . Agoniser & Archite Glaive

+ Troops +

Wyches [6 PL, -1CP, 105pts]: 2 – Grave Lotus (Combat Drug)
. . Hekatrix: Agoniser, Morvaines’s Agoniser, Splinter Pistol, Stratagem: Hekatrix of the Crucibael
. . 9x Wych: 9x Hekatarii Blade, 9x Plasma Grenades, 9x Splinter Pistol

+ Elites +

Mandrakes [3 PL, 75pts] . . 4x Mandrake: 4x Baleblast, 4x Glimmersteel Blade
. . Nightfiend

+ Fast Attack +

Reavers [3 PL, 60pts]: 3 – Hypex (Combat Drug)
. . Arena Champion: Splinter Rifle
. . 2x Reaver: 2x Bladevanes, 2x Splinter Pistol, 2x Splinter Rifle

Reavers [3 PL, 60pts]: 3 – Hypex (Combat Drug)
. . Arena Champion: Splinter Rifle
. . 2x Reaver: 2x Bladevanes, 2x Splinter Pistol, 2x Splinter Rifle

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Drukhari) [70 PL, 12CP, 1,265pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Obsession
. . *Custom Coven*: Dark Technomancers (All-Consuming)

Raiding Forces – CP Refund

+ HQ +

Drazhar [8 PL, 145pts]

+ Troops +

Wracks [3 PL, 50pts] . . Acothyst: Hexrifle, Wrack Blade
. . Wrack w/ Special Weapon: Ossefactor
. . 3x Wracks: 3x Wrack Blade

Wracks [3 PL, 50pts] . . Acothyst: Hexrifle, Wrack Blade
. . Wrack w/ Special Weapon: Ossefactor
. . 3x Wracks: 3x Wrack Blade

+ Elites +

Incubi [4 PL, 80pts] . . 4x Incubi: 4x Klaive
. . Klaivex: Demiklaives

Incubi [4 PL, 80pts] . . 4x Incubi: 4x Klaive
. . Klaivex: Demiklaives

+ Heavy Support +

Cronos [12 PL, 240pts] . . Cronos: Spirit Vortex
. . Cronos: Spirit Vortex
. . Cronos: Spirit Vortex

Cronos [12 PL, 240pts] . . Cronos: Spirit Vortex
. . Cronos: Spirit Vortex
. . Cronos: Spirit Vortex

+ Dedicated Transport +

Raider [6 PL, 95pts]: Coven, Dark Lance

Raider [6 PL, 95pts]: Coven, Dark Lance

Raider [6 PL, 95pts]: Coven, Dark Lance

Raider [6 PL, 95pts]: Coven, Dark Lance

Double Trueborn

Reason for Archive: Post Balance Dataslate 2021, no longer feels like a distinct archetype to Goodstuff, and is much rarer with the hike in cost of Trueborn and Ravagers going down at the same time.

A shootier skew on goodstuff that dials back some of the trade pieces to bring in a second Kabal and unit of Trueborn, usually run with either Black Heart/Obsidian Rose to access the two different kinds of free re-roll, or swapping one of those for a detachment of Poisoned Tongue to gain access to Insidious Misdirection, allowing the Trueborn to be kept safe out of the gate.

Sample List – Jay Wood – 1st Place Da Summer Waaagh

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++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Drukhari) [33 PL, 11CP, 625pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost

Obsession: Kabal of the Obsidian Rose: Flawless Workmanship

Raiding Forces – CP Refund

+ Stratagems +

Stratagem: Prizes from the Dark City [-1CP]

+ HQ +

Archon [5 PL, 80pts]: Ancient Evil, Overlord, Splinter Pistol, The Helm of Spite, Venom Blade, Warlord

. Splintered Genius (Obsidian Rose): Splintered Genius

Drazhar [8 PL, 145pts]

+ Troops +

Kabalite Trueborn [8 PL, 140pts]

. 6x Kabalite Trueborn: 6x Splinter Rifle

. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Heavy Weapon: Dark Lance

. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Special Weapon: Blaster

. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Special Weapon: Blaster

. Trueborn Sybarite: Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Splinter Rifle

Kabalite Warriors [3 PL, 55pts]

. 3x Kabalite Warrior: 3x Splinter Rifle

. Kabalite Warrior w/ Special Weapon: Blaster

. Sybarite: Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Splinter Rifle

Kabalite Warriors [3 PL, 55pts]

. 3x Kabalite Warrior: 3x Splinter Rifle

. Kabalite Warrior w/ Special Weapon: Blaster

. Sybarite: Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Splinter Rifle

+ Elites +

Mandrakes [3 PL, 75pts]

. 4x Mandrake: 4x Baleblast, 4x Glimmersteel Blade

. Nightfiend

Mandrakes [3 PL, 75pts]

. 4x Mandrake: 4x Baleblast, 4x Glimmersteel Blade

. Nightfiend

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Drukhari) [63 PL, -2CP, 1,125pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost

Obsession: Kabal of the Black Heart: Thirst for Power

Raiding Forces – CP Refund

+ Stratagems +

Stratagem: Prizes from the Dark City [-1CP]

+ HQ +

Archon [5 PL, -1CP, 85pts]: Hatred Eternal, Huskblade, Overlord, Splinter Pistol, Stratagem: Tolerated Ambition, The Djin Blade

. Splintered Genius (Black Heart): Splintered Genius

+ Troops +

Kabalite Trueborn [8 PL, 140pts]

. 6x Kabalite Trueborn: 6x Splinter Rifle

. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Heavy Weapon: Dark Lance

. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Special Weapon: Blaster

. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Special Weapon: Blaster

. Trueborn Sybarite: Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Splinter Rifle

Kabalite Warriors [3 PL, 55pts]

. 3x Kabalite Warrior: 3x Splinter Rifle

. Kabalite Warrior w/ Special Weapon: Blaster

. Sybarite: Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Splinter Rifle

Kabalite Warriors [3 PL, 55pts]

. 3x Kabalite Warrior: 3x Splinter Rifle

. Kabalite Warrior w/ Special Weapon: Blaster

. Sybarite: Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Splinter Rifle

+ Elites +

Incubi [4 PL, 80pts]

. 4x Incubi: 4x Klaive

. Klaivex: Demiklaives

Incubi [4 PL, 80pts]

. 4x Incubi: 4x Klaive

. Klaivex: Demiklaives

+ Dedicated Transport +

Raider [6 PL, 110pts]: Dark Lance, Grisly Trophies, Kabal, Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Shock Prow

Raider [6 PL, 110pts]: Dark Lance, Grisly Trophies, Kabal, Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Shock Prow

Raider [6 PL, 110pts]: Dark Lance, Grisly Trophies, Kabal, Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Shock Prow

Raider [6 PL, 100pts]: Dark Lance, Kabal, Phantasm Grenade Launcher

Raider [6 PL, 100pts]: Dark Lance, Kabal, Phantasm Grenade Launcher

Raider [6 PL, 100pts]: Dark Lance, Kabal, Phantasm Grenade Launcher

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Drukhari) [13 PL, -1CP, 250pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost

Obsession: Cult of Strife: The Spectacle of Murder (Restricted)

Raiding Forces – CP Refund

+ HQ +

Succubus [4 PL, -1CP, 75pts]: 1 – Adrenalight (Combat Drug), Competitive Edge, Stratagem: Tolerated Ambition, The Triptych Whip

. Agoniser & Archite Glaive

. Show Stealer (Strife): Show Stealer

+ Troops +

Wyches [6 PL, 120pts]: *Random x 2* (Combat Drug)

. Hekatrix: Hekatarii Blade, Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Splinter Pistol

. 7x Wych: 7x Hekatarii Blade, 7x Plasma Grenades, 7x Splinter Pistol

. Wych w/ Razorflails: Razorflails

. Wych w/ Shardnet and Impaler: Shardnet and Impaler

Wyches [3 PL, 55pts]: *Random x 2* (Combat Drug)

. Hekatrix: Hekatarii Blade, Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Splinter Pistol

. 4x Wych: 4x Hekatarii Blade, 4x Plasma Grenades, 4x Splinter Pistol

++ Total: [109 PL, 8CP, 2,000pts] ++

Orks

Freebooterz – Plane Version

Reason for Archive: Taken out by Plane and Buggy limits.

A mixture of buggies and Dakkajets, powered up by the Competitive Streak faction trait, deal an outrageous punch to the opponent out of the gate, then the combination of being able to use Get Da Loot on random infantry like Kommandos plus the massive Badskull Banner anti-ObSec aura from a Deffkilla Wartrike lock in the primary over the course of the game while the opponent’s offence breaks against Ramshackle.

Sample List – Ben Jurek – 3rd Place Wargames for Warriors August 2021

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++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Orks 2021) [46 PL, 795pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Clan Kultur: Freebooterz

Detachment Command Cost

+ HQ [7 PL, 135pts] +

Deffkilla Wartrike [7 PL, 135pts]: 1. Roadkilla (Speed Freeks), Da Badskull Banner, Killa Jet, Shokka Hull [1 PL, 15pts], Snagga Klaw, 3x Twin Boomstick, Warlord

+ Troops [2 PL, 50pts] +

Gretchin [2 PL, 50pts] . 10x Gretchin [50pts]: 10x Grot Blaster

+ Fast Attack [18 PL, 325pts] +

Megatrakk Scrapjets [15 PL, 270pts] . Megatrakk Scrapjet [5 PL, 90pts]: Nose Drill, Rokkit Cannon, 2x Twin Big Shoota, Wing Missiles
. Megatrakk Scrapjet [5 PL, 90pts]: Nose Drill, Rokkit Cannon, 2x Twin Big Shoota, Wing Missiles
. Megatrakk Scrapjet [5 PL, 90pts]: Nose Drill, Rokkit Cannon, 2x Twin Big Shoota, Wing Missiles

Stormboyz [3 PL, 55pts] . Boss Nob [11pts]: Choppa, Slugga, Stikkbombs
. 4x Stormboy [44pts]: 4x Choppa, 4x Slugga, 4x Stikkbombs

+ Heavy Support [3 PL, 45pts] +

Mek Gunz [3 PL, 45pts] . Mek Gun [3 PL, 45pts]: Kustom Mega Kannon

+ Flyer [16 PL, 240pts] +

Dakkajet [8 PL, 120pts]: 2x Additional Supa Shoota [20pts], 4x Supa Shoota

Dakkajet [8 PL, 120pts]: 2x Additional Supa Shoota [20pts], 4x Supa Shoota

++ Outrider Detachment -3CP (Orks 2021) [72 PL, 1,205pts, 7CP] ++

+ Configuration [9CP] +

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [12CP]

Clan Kultur: Freebooterz

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

+ HQ [8 PL, 145pts, -2CP] +

Beastboss on Squigosaur [8 PL, 145pts, -2CP]: 3. ‘Ard as Nails, Beastchoppa, Beasthide Mantle, Slugga, Squigosaur’s Jaws, Stratagem: Big Boss [-1CP], Stratagem: Extra Gubbinz [-1CP]

+ Elites [4 PL, 50pts] +

Kommandos [4 PL, 50pts] . Boss Nob [10pts]: Choppa, Slugga, Stikkbombs
. 4x Kommando [40pts]: 4x Choppa, 4x Slugga, 4x Stikkbombs

+ Fast Attack [36 PL, 600pts] +

Rukkatrukk Squigbuggies [7 PL, 115pts]: Nitro Squigs [2 PL, 25pts] . Rukkatrukk Squigbuggy [5 PL, 90pts]: Heavy Squig Launcha, Saw Blades, Sawn-off Shotgun, Squig Launcha, Squig Mine, Stikkbombs

Rukkatrukk Squigbuggies [5 PL, 90pts] . Rukkatrukk Squigbuggy [5 PL, 90pts]: Heavy Squig Launcha, Saw Blades, Sawn-off Shotgun, Squig Launcha, Squig Mine, Stikkbombs

Rukkatrukk Squigbuggies [5 PL, 90pts] . Rukkatrukk Squigbuggy [5 PL, 90pts]: Heavy Squig Launcha, Saw Blades, Sawn-off Shotgun, Squig Launcha, Squig Mine, Stikkbombs

Stormboyz [3 PL, 55pts] . Boss Nob [11pts]: Choppa, Slugga, Stikkbombs
. 4x Stormboy [44pts]: 4x Choppa, 4x Slugga, 4x Stikkbombs

Warbikers [8 PL, 125pts] . Boss Nob [25pts]: 2x Dakkagun
. 4x Warbiker w/ Choppa [100pts]: 4x Choppa, 8x Dakkagun

Warbikers [8 PL, 125pts] . Boss Nob [25pts]: Choppa, 2x Dakkagun
. 4x Warbiker w/ Choppa [100pts]: 4x Choppa, 8x Dakkagun

+ Heavy Support [6 PL, 90pts] +

Mek Gunz [3 PL, 45pts] . Mek Gun [3 PL, 45pts]: Kustom Mega Kannon

Mek Gunz [3 PL, 45pts] . Mek Gun [3 PL, 45pts]: Kustom Mega Kannon

+ Flyer [18 PL, 320pts] +

Dakkajet [8 PL, 120pts]: 2x Additional Supa Shoota [20pts], 4x Supa Shoota

Wazbom Blastajet [10 PL, 200pts]: 2x Tellyport Mega-Blastas [20pts], Smasha Gun, Stikkbomb Flinga, Supa Shoota [10pts]

++ Total: [118 PL, 7CP, 2,000pts] ++

Blood Axe Buggies

Reason for Archive: Shut down entirely by buggy limits.

An army that goes pretty much all in on Squigbuggies and Megatrakk Scrapjets as the Blood Axe clan, which gives them extra durability and the option of deploying almost nothing on the table in matchups where that’s advantageous thanks to I’ve Got a Plan Ladz. 

Sample List – Mani Cheema – 1st Place Wargaming Guild Open – Summer Slaughter August 2021

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Outrider Detachment -3CP (Orks) [61 PL, 1,090pts]

Clan: Blood Axes

-HQ-

Deffkilla Wartrike [6 PL, 120pts] Warlord, Warlord Trait: Brutal but Kunnin’

-Elite-

Kommandos [4 PL, 50pts] x5, Nob

-Fast Attack-

Megatrakk Scrapjets [15 PL, 270pts] x3
Megatrakk Scrapjets [15 PL, 270pts] x3
Megatrakk Scrapjets [15 PL, 270pts] x3
Stormboyz [3 PL, 55pts] x5, Nob
Stormboyz [3 PL, 55pts] x5, Nob

Outrider Detachment -4CP (Orks) [51 PL, 910pts]

Clan: Blood Axes

-HQ-

Big Mek with Kustom Force Field [6 PL, 100pts] Grot Oiler, Bionik Oiler, Free Relic: Morgog’s Finkin’ Cap, Big Boss -1CP: I’ve Got a Plan Ladz!

-Fast Attack-

Rukkatrukk Squigbuggies [15 PL, 270pts] x3
Rukkatrukk Squigbuggies [15 PL, 270pts] x3
Rukkatrukk Squigbuggies [15 PL, 270pts] x3

Adepta Sororitas

Bloody Rose & Argent Shroud

Reason for Archive: No more mixed subfactions, Warzone Nachmund.

Bloody Rose melee threats backed up by the excellent shooting reach and reliability of the Argent Shroud. Often brings a few Rhinos and units of Dominions to even further extend the early threat.

Sample List – Matt Robertson – 1st Place Into the Hellstorm: Chainsword August 2021

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Bloody rose Vanguard detachment
Saint Celestine 200
8 Repentia 112
8 Repentia 112
5 Repentia 70

Repentia Superior 40
Dogmata beacon of faith, Sigil Ecclesiasticus, litany of enduring faith, verse of holy piety 65
7 sacrescant 6anointed halberd 1 spear of the faithful 103
7 sacrescant 6 anointed halberd 1 spear of the faithful 103
5 zephyrim, zephyrim pennant 90
5 zephyrim, zephyrim pennant 90
5 retributors 2 ministorum Heavy Flamer, 2 multi melta, 2 armorium cherub 130

Argent shroud Patrol
Morvenn Vahl 265
2 crusaders 22
5 sisters 55
5 dominions 4 storm bolters 80
5 dominions 4 storm bolters 80

5 retributors 4 multi meltas 2 armorium cherub 150
5 retributors 4 multi meltas 2 armorium cherub 150
Rhino 80

Bloody Rose & Ebon Chalice

Reason for Archive: No more mixed subfactions, Warzone Nachmund.

Bloody Rose melee threats backed up by the grindier, mortal wound based shooting of the Ebon Chalice, plus leveraging their ability to play around with Miracle Dice and Sacred Rites.

Sample List – John Lennon – 2nd Place Orlando Open August 2021

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++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Adepta Sororitas) [42 PL, 844pts, -1CP] ++

Order Convictions: Order: Bloody Rose

+ No Force Org Slot +

Repentia Superior [2 PL, 40pts, -1CP]: Relic: Litanies of Faith, Stratagem: Saint in the Making, Warlord Trait: 4. Beacon of Faith

+ HQ +

Morvenn Vahl [13 PL, 265pts]: Warlord

+ Troops +

Battle Sister Squad [3 PL, 55pts] . 4x Battle Sister: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Boltgun, 4x Frag & Krak grenades
. Sister Superior
. . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun

+ Elites +

Sisters Repentia [6 PL, 112pts] . 8x Sisters Repentia: 8x Penitent Eviscerator

Sisters Repentia [6 PL, 112pts] . 8x Sisters Repentia: 8x Penitent Eviscerator

+ Fast Attack +

Zephyrim Squad [4 PL, 90pts] . 4x Zephyrim: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Power sword
. Zephyrim Superior: Bolt pistol, Zephyrim Pennant

Zephyrim Squad [4 PL, 90pts] . 4x Zephyrim: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Power sword
. Zephyrim Superior: Bolt pistol, Zephyrim Pennant

+ Dedicated Transport +

Sororitas Rhino [4 PL, 80pts]

++ Outrider Detachment -3CP (Imperium – Adepta Sororitas) [56 PL, 1,156pts, -4CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

Order Convictions: Order: Ebon Chalice

+ HQ +

Celestine and Geminae Superia [10 PL, 200pts] . 2x Geminae Superia: 2x Bolt pistol, 2x Frag & Krak grenades, 2x Power sword

+ Elites +

Celestian Sacresants [6 PL, 131pts] . 8x Celestian Sacresants (Anointed Halberd): 8x Anointed Halberd, 8x Bolt pistol, 8x Frag & Krak grenades
. Sacresant Superior: Bolt pistol, Spear of the Faithful

Dogmata [4 PL, 65pts, -1CP]: 4. Litany of Enduring Faith, 5. Verse of Holy Piety, Relic: The Sigil Ecclesiasticus, Stratagem: Saint in the Making, Warlord Trait: Terrible Knowledge

+ Fast Attack +

Dominion Squad [4 PL, 80pts] . Dominion Superior
. . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun
. Dominion w/ Special Weapon: Artificier-crafted storm bolter
. Dominion w/ Special Weapon: Artificier-crafted storm bolter
. Dominion w/ Special Weapon: Artificier-crafted storm bolter
. Dominion w/ Special Weapon: Artificier-crafted storm bolter

Dominion Squad [4 PL, 80pts] . Dominion Superior
. . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun
. Dominion w/ Special Weapon: Artificier-crafted storm bolter
. Dominion w/ Special Weapon: Artificier-crafted storm bolter
. Dominion w/ Special Weapon: Artificier-crafted storm bolter
. Dominion w/ Special Weapon: Artificier-crafted storm bolter

Seraphim Squad [4 PL, 90pts] . 2x Seraphim: 4x Bolt pistol, 2x Frag & Krak grenades
. Seraphim Superior: Bolt pistol, Bolt pistol
. Seraphim w/ Special Weapons: 2x Ministorum Hand Flamers
. Seraphim w/ Special Weapons: 2x Ministorum Hand Flamers

Seraphim Squad [4 PL, 90pts] . 2x Seraphim: 4x Bolt pistol, 2x Frag & Krak grenades
. Seraphim Superior: Bolt pistol, Bolt pistol
. Seraphim w/ Special Weapons: 2x Ministorum Hand Flamers
. Seraphim w/ Special Weapons: 2x Ministorum Hand Flamers

+ Heavy Support +

Retributor Squad [6 PL, 130pts]: 2x Armourium Cherub
. Retributor Superior
. . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun
. Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta
. Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon: Ministorum Heavy Flamer
. Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon: Ministorum Heavy Flamer
. Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta

Retributor Squad [6 PL, 130pts]: 2x Armourium Cherub
. Retributor Superior
. . Bolt Pistol & Boltgun
. Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta
. Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon: Ministorum Heavy Flamer
. Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon: Ministorum Heavy Flamer
. Retributor w/ Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta

+ Dedicated Transport +

Sororitas Rhino [4 PL, 80pts]

Sororitas Rhino [4 PL, 80pts]

++ Total: [98 PL, -5CP, 2,000pts] ++

Other Retired Builds

Credit: Robert “theChirurgeon” Jones

Builds in this section have either fallen so convincingly out of favour with the metagame that people just aren’t running them any more, or have become outdated thanks to new rules shaking things up in a non-targeted way.

Space Marines

Dark Angels Ravenwing

Reason for Archive: Too rare for continued inclusion, Q2 2022.

A bit rarer than it once was, but Ravenwing handing out free 5+ invulnerable saves to already decent units makes them pretty efficient, and if you go heavy on them the Death on the Wind secondary becomes very reliable and powerful. These lists have been shaken up a bit by the Balance Dataslate, as some were running the full three Dark Talons, and in the wake of that you’ve seen some snapping entirely the other way and cutting them, as without a critical mass to alpha with they’re less good.

Sample List – Johnj DeMaris – 4th Place YHP Fall Brawl

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++ Outrider Detachment -3CP (Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – Dark Angels) [42 PL, 835pts, 10CP] ++

+ Configuration +

**Chapter Selector**: Dark Angels

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

Ravenwing Outrider Detachment [3CP]

+ Stratagems +

Stratagem: Relics of the Chapter [-1CP]: Number of Extra Relics

+ HQ +

Captain on Bike [6 PL, 110pts, -1CP]: 2. Fury of the Lion (Aura), 2x Lightning Claw, Reliquary of the Repentant, Rites of War, Stratagem: Paragon of the Chapter, Warlord

+ Fast Attack +

Bike Squad [5 PL, 90pts] . Biker Sergeant: Astartes Chainsword
. 2x Space Marine Biker w/Chainsword: 2x Astartes Chainsword, 2x Frag & Krak grenades, 2x Twin boltgun

Bike Squad [5 PL, 90pts] . Biker Sergeant: Astartes Chainsword
. 2x Space Marine Biker w/Chainsword: 2x Astartes Chainsword, 2x Frag & Krak grenades, 2x Twin boltgun

Bike Squad [5 PL, 90pts] . Biker Sergeant: Astartes Chainsword
. 2x Space Marine Biker w/Chainsword: 2x Astartes Chainsword, 2x Frag & Krak grenades, 2x Twin boltgun

Outrider Squad [6 PL, 150pts]: Outrider Sgt
. 2x Outrider: 2x Astartes Chainsword, 2x Frag & Krak grenades, 2x Heavy Bolt Pistol, 2x Twin Bolt rifle

Outrider Squad [6 PL, 150pts]: Outrider Sgt
. 2x Outrider: 2x Astartes Chainsword, 2x Frag & Krak grenades, 2x Heavy Bolt Pistol, 2x Twin Bolt rifle

Storm Speeder Hammerstrike [9 PL, 155pts]

++ Outrider Detachment -3CP (Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – Dark Angels) [52 PL, 1,165pts, -4CP] ++

+ Configuration +

**Chapter Selector**: Dark Angels

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

+ HQ +

Lieutenant(s) [8 PL, 175pts, -1CP] . Ravenwing Talonmaster: 1. Brilliant Strategist, Arbiter’s Gaze, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter

+ Elites +

Company Veterans [3 PL, 40pts] . Company Veteran: 2x Astartes Chainsword
. Company Veteran Sergeant: 2x Astartes Chainsword

Company Veterans [3 PL, 40pts] . Company Veteran: 2x Astartes Chainsword
. Company Veteran Sergeant: 2x Astartes Chainsword

+ Fast Attack +

Attack Bike Squad [6 PL, 180pts] . Attack Bike: Multi-melta
. Attack Bike: Multi-melta
. Attack Bike: Multi-melta

Attack Bike Squad [6 PL, 180pts] . Attack Bike: Multi-melta
. Attack Bike: Multi-melta
. Attack Bike: Multi-melta

Attack Bike Squad [6 PL, 180pts] . Attack Bike: Multi-melta
. Attack Bike: Multi-melta
. Attack Bike: Multi-melta

Land Speeders [3 PL, 70pts] . Land Speeder: Multi-melta

Land Speeders [3 PL, 70pts] . Land Speeder: Multi-melta

Storm Speeder Hammerstrike [9 PL, 155pts]

+ Heavy Support +

Eliminator Squad [5 PL, 75pts]: Bolt sniper rifle
. Eliminator Sergeant: Instigator Bolt Carbine
. 2x Eliminators: 2x Bolt pistol, 2x Camo cloak, 2x Frag & Krak grenades

++ Total: [94 PL, 6CP, 2,000pts] ++

Tyranids

Kronos and Kraken

Reason for Archive: Out-moded by Leviathan Goodstuff and Leviathan/Kronos mix.

The one true Tyranid list right now. A Kraken Swarmlord, usually with a unit of Genestealers (and optionally some other big nasties) riding shotgun, provides fast pressure and some janky combat tricks to keep the enemy locked down. While that’s being dealt with, a Kronos Hive Guard unit using Single Minded Annihilation to double shoot and an Exocrine taking full advantage of Symbiostorm grind the enemy down. The true glory days of this build are past, but it still works and it’s the best thing that nids can put on the table.

Sample List – Jake Harris – 7th Place Gateway Open

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Tyranids) [64 PL, 1,159pts, 11CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost

Hive Fleet: Kraken

+ Stratagems +

Progeny of the Hive [-1CP]

+ HQ +

Broodlord [7 PL, 125pts]: Power: Psychic Scream, Power: Smite, Resonance Barb, Warlord

The Swarmlord [14 PL, 240pts]: Power: Catalyst, Power: Paroxysm, Power: Smite

+ Troops +

Genestealers [16 PL, 221pts]: 4x Acid Maw, 17x Scything Talons
. 17x Genestealer: 17x Rending Claws

Hormagaunts [3 PL, 60pts] . 10x Hormagaunt: 10x Scything Talons

Ripper Swarms [2 PL, 36pts] . 3x Ripper Swarm: 3x Claws and Teeth

Termagants [9 PL, 210pts] . 30x Termagant (Devourer): 30x Devourer

+ Elites +

Lictor [2 PL, 37pts]

Lictor [2 PL, 37pts]

Pyrovores [1 PL, 28pts]: Pyrovore

+ Fast Attack +

Raveners [3 PL, 60pts] . Ravener: 2x Scything Talons
. Ravener: 2x Scything Talons
. Ravener: 2x Scything Talons

Raveners [3 PL, 60pts] . Ravener: 2x Scything Talons
. Ravener: 2x Scything Talons
. Ravener: 2x Scything Talons

Sky-slasher Swarms [2 PL, 45pts] . 3x Sky-slasher Swarm: 3x Claws and Teeth

++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Tyranids) [40 PL, 841pts, -2CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

Hive Fleet: Kronos

+ HQ +

Neurothrope [5 PL, 95pts]: Power: Smite, Power: Symbiostorm

+ Troops +

Ripper Swarms [2 PL, 36pts] . 3x Ripper Swarm: 3x Claws and Teeth

+ Elites +

Hive Guard [12 PL, 270pts] . Adaptive Physiology: Enhanced Resistance
. 6x Hive Guard (Impaler): 6x Impaler Cannon

Hive Guard [12 PL, 270pts] . Adaptive Physiology: Enhanced Resistance
. 6x Hive Guard (Impaler): 6x Impaler Cannon

+ Heavy Support +

Exocrine [9 PL, 170pts]

++ Total: [104 PL, 2,000pts, 9CP] ++

Orks

Freebooterz

While this is one of the builds that the 2021 Balance Dataslate took direct aim at, its power pre-nerf was sufficient that a slightly toned down version still represents one of the bests lists in the metagame, and the substantial nerfs applied to AdMech, which was previously a near hard counter, only help further. Freebooterz use the extreme power of the Ork buggies and Wazbom Blastajets, coupled with the Competitive Streak Clan Kultur, to blow their opponents clean off the table, and use the Badskull Banner and powerful Get Da Loot stratagem to punch above their weight in Primary scoring ahead of that. Deffkoptas are also increasingly popular, as they’re very good in the mirror.

Sample List – Brian Seipp – 1st Place LCGT Supermajor

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++ Outrider Detachment -3CP (Orks) [83 PL, 1,670pts, 7CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Clan Kultur: Freebooterz

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

+ HQ +

Beastboss on Squigosaur [8 PL, 145pts, -2CP]: 1. Big Killa Boss (Beast Snagga), Headwoppa’s Killchoppa, Stratagem: Big Boss, Stratagem: Extra Gubbinz

Big Mek w/ Kustom Force Field [5 PL, 85pts]

+ Fast Attack +

DeffKoptas [8 PL, 250pts] . DeffKopta
. DeffKopta
. DeffKopta
. DeffKopta
. DeffKopta

Kustom Boosta Blastas [12 PL, 240pts] . Kustom Boosta Blastas
. Kustom Boosta Blastas
. Kustom Boosta Blastas

Megatrakk Scrapjets [15 PL, 270pts] . Megatrakk Scrapjet
. Megatrakk Scrapjet
. Megatrakk Scrapjet

Rukkatrukk Squigbuggies [15 PL, 270pts] . Rukkatrukk Squigbuggy
. Rukkatrukk Squigbuggy
. Rukkatrukk Squigbuggy

+ Flyer +

Wazbom Blastajet [10 PL, 210pts]: 2x Tellyport Mega-Blastas, Blastajet Force Field

Wazbom Blastajet [10 PL, 200pts]: 2x Tellyport Mega-Blastas, Stikkbomb Flinga, Supa Shoota

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Orks) [18 PL, 330pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Clan Kultur: Freebooterz

Detachment Command Cost

+ HQ +

Deffkilla Wartrike [6 PL, 120pts]: Da Badskull Banner (Freebooterz), Killa Reputation (Freebooterz), Warlord

+ Troops +

Gretchin [2 PL, 50pts]: ‘Orrible Gitz
. 10x Gretchin: 10x Grot Blaster

+ Elites +

Kommandos [4 PL, 50pts] . Boss Nob: Choppa
. 4x Kommando: 4x Choppa, 4x Slugga, 4x Stikkbombs

+ Fast Attack +

Stormboyz [3 PL, 55pts] . Boss Nob: Choppa
. 4x Stormboy: 4x Choppa, 4x Slugga, 4x Stikkbombs

Stormboyz [3 PL, 55pts] . Boss Nob: Choppa
. 4x Stormboy: 4x Choppa, 4x Slugga, 4x Stikkbombs

++ Total: [101 PL, 2,000pts, 7CP] ++