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40k Meta Analysis: So Many GT’s So Little Diversity

**Thought of the Day**

A wise man learns from the deaths of others.

Welcome to part two of our weekly two part article series covering weekly meta changes and tournament results. Lists, data, and all stats are based on information pulled from either Best Coast Pairings, Down Under Pairings, or tabletop to. If you want to make sure your event is included in this weekly article series toss me an email at legiotitanicus at gmail dot com and I’ll make sure that I add it to my list for analysis during the week. I will also be reaching out to tournament organizers (TO’s) for event winner’s email addresses moving forward (or if you win at a GT level event let me know!).

Guest Writer Nathan H.

This week we had 11 GT or larger events taking place according to BCP, DUP, and Tabletop TO (Qualifying events had at least 28 participants):

In today’s article we will be covering overall meta status and the following events:

You can find coverage of this week’s other seven tournaments in tomorrow’s article. Because today we’re going to be talking about a lot of stats analysis.

Note: There will be no player Q&A’s this week, we will restart that this soon as soon as I figure out a better format for it especially with us getting up into the 10+ tournaments per weekend range. Sorry you won’t get random messages from me, but also congratulations to this week’s winners for the same reason.

Now onto some tournament results

Overall

FactionsTop 10Top 4WinnersTop 10 %Top 4 %
Custodes2911426.4%25.0%
T’au Empire1914417.3%31.8%
Tyranids124010.9%9.1%
Orks9218.2%4.5%
Adepta Sororitas5204.5%4.5%
Necrons4213.6%4.5%
Drukhari4213.6%4.5%
Harlequins3202.7%4.5%
Grey Knights3002.7%0.0%
Thousand Sons3002.7%0.0%
Daemons2201.8%4.5%
Death Guard2101.8%2.3%
Genestealer Cult2001.8%0.0%
Mechanicus2001.8%0.0%
Deathwatch2001.8%0.0%
Imperial Knights1100.9%2.3%
Space Wolves1100.9%2.3%
Black Templars1000.9%0.0%
Chaos1000.9%0.0%
Imperium1000.9%0.0%
White Scars1000.9%0.0%
Chaos Knights1000.9%0.0%
Iron Hands1000.9%0.0%
Imperial Guard1000.9%0.0%

So, I’ve updated this table again to contextualize the data a bit more when I talk about Top 10’s and Top 4’s for various factions. Let me know if you have complaints or suggestions! However, when we look at this data we see something I find modestly troubling at the top of the meta which is we have Custodes (who this weekend represented 11% of the meta) taking 29 of the 110 top 10 slots this weekend, which puts them at nearly 26.4% of top 10’s about a 2 times overrepresentation. They also make up 25% of the top 4’s. For T’au Empire the data is also similar situation with them taking 19 of the top 10’s (2.16 over representation) but more intriguingly they convert about two thirds of their armies from top 10 to top 4, giving them 32% of top 4’s and a 4.55 times overrepresentation at the top of tournaments this weekend. I know by this point you’re probably wanting me to stop talking about Custodes/T’au and to talk about something else for a moment so I will, but then we will come back around again to place some of this weekly data into historical context.

Interestingly we did see Tyranids stand back up this week with 12 Top 10’s and Orks with 9 Top 10’s and a GT win. Necrons also pulled out a GT win this last weekend. There are some interesting things happening in this meta even while it’s unhealthy.

Now we’re going to dive into some more data including win percentages and some historical data that I’ve been able to look at thanks to Curie (who manages the dataset) and also Cliff. We work together in a sort of stats-luminati, well if we actually controlled anything or had any power whatsoever.

Faction# Players% RepWin Rate
T’au Empire499.1%69.5%
Adeptus Custodes6411.9%68.4%
Drukhari193.5%56.3%
Cult Mechanicus91.7%54.4%
Tyranids325.9%54.1%

This is the top 5 win-rates for factions for factions with 9+ players this weekend (low player number messes with the data. We can see that T’au and Custodes continue doing well with win-rates just below 70% with Drukhari, Cult Mechanicus and Tyranids coming up behind them at 54-56% win rates (probably closer to where we’d like balance to be (generally the thought is win rates of 45-55% is where balance would be best). When we look at the month as a whole this is what we see:

Faction# Players% RepWin Rate
Adeptus Custodes17812.9%69.4%
T’au Empire1148.2%67.3%
Drukhari775.6%55.7%
Harlequins110.8%55.3%
Forces of the Hive Mind141.0%53.8%
Tyranids795.7%53.4%
Genestealer Cult513.7%50.6%
Aeldari181.3%50.0%

That means we have maintained win rates of close to 70% for Custodes and T’au across the month of February (even considering that first week where T’au didn’t have a new book). With the drop between those two books and the next one being a 12% drop to Drukhari in overall win-rate, that’s a pretty big jump. After that we have only five factions over a 50% win-rate for the month: Drukhari, Harlequins, Forces of the Hive Mind, Tyranids, and Genestealer Cult with three of those coming from the same umbrella faction. It’s also interesting to note that Custodes and T’au make up significantly larger portions of the meta than these factions with only Tyranids and Drukhari approaching their numbers (well being a bit over half the representation of T’au and close to half of the representation of Custodes). Now this normally would already be considered a problem as we have extremely powerful armies that are also very common in the meta, but when you remove the Custodes and T’au Empire matches into one another you get the win-rate into the field and it’s pretty staggering: T’au have a  73.2% win rate into the field and  Custodes have a  72.5% win rate into the field across February. That means if you aren’t playing either Custodes or T’au you’re going to need to be at the top of your game.

Now for some historical notes I like to call my Cliff’s Notes (as they came from fellow stats-luminati and 40K fight club podcast member Cliff):

  1. Custodes are Tau both now have sustained win rates into the rest of the field of 70%+
  2. Combined, their faction representation is more than triple that of Iron Hands at its immediate peak following release (think triple repulsor executioners).
  3. Their win rates are similar to that of dark technomancer liquifiers at release
GamesWin%Loss%
Release Iron Hands42068%29%
Release Dark Eldar15473%27%
Adeptus Custodes 68072%27%
T’au Empire 44073%27%

These two books are on par with recent books that were completely broken upon release, so hopefully we see a response from GW soon to balance these especially given that when you look at the total Game numbers we only 154 games with Dark Eldar pre-liquifier nerf and have already surpassed the number of games played with Release Iron Hands before they received their first nerfs.

TLDR

We’re hitting a critical mass point in the meta that needs to be addressed.

Cherokee Open

My Predictions for the event:

– Tau and Custodes make up the majority of Day 3 Armies

–  A Custodes player wins

– No Tyranids players make it to Day 3

– Jack Harpster or Ryan Snyder take the trophy

On the prediction front I did alright this time around predicting the winner of the event and also the makeup of the top 8 for day 3 though honestly for the second prediction I think that’s not the most difficult thing. I’ll do these again for the next big FLGN event, maybe I’ll even track how well I do at predicting things and you all can make fun of me for not being right all the time. Ok, onto the coverage.

CherokeePlayerFaction
1Jack HarpsterT’au Empire
2Quinton JohnsonT’au Empire
3Sean RiceT’au Empire
4Anthony BirdsongCustodes
5Jesse CarmackCustodes
6Joseph GillespieTyranids
7Joseph ClarkCustodes
8Ryan SnyderCustodes
9Michael WalshCustodes
10Jonas BeardsleyDrukhari

Lists

First Place – Jack Harpster (FSE Allied World)

Expand for Army List

++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (T’au Empire) [62 PL, 1,065pts, 7CP] ++

+ Configuration +

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

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

Sept Choice: Farsight Enclaves Allied World

+ Stratagems +

Stratagem: Emergency Dispensation [-2CP]: 2x Additional Relics

+ No Force Org Slot +

Crisis Bodyguards [13 PL, 197pts]
. Crisis Bodyguard Shas’ui: Cyclic Ion Blaster, Iridium battlesuit, Plasma Rifle, Plasma Rifle
. Crisis Bodyguard Shas’ui: Cyclic Ion Blaster, Plasma Rifle, Plasma Rifle
. Crisis Bodyguard Shas’vre: Cyclic Ion Blaster, Plasma Rifle, Plasma Rifle
. Shield Drone

+ HQ +

Commander in Coldstar Battlesuit [9 PL, 187pts, -1CP]: 6. Exemplar of the Mont’ka, Burst Cannon, DW-02 Advanced Burst Cannon, High-output Burst Cannon, Plasma Rifle, Plasma Rifle, Solid-image Projection Unit, Stratagem: Promising Pupil
. Marker Drone
. Shield Drone

Ethereal [5 PL, 85pts]: 2. Sense of Stone, 6. Wisdom of the Guides, Hover Drone, The Humble Stave
. 2x Marker Drone: 2x Markerlight

+ Troops +

Kroot Carnivores [3 PL, 60pts]
. 10x Kroot: 10x Kroot Rifle, 10x Quill Grenades

+ Elites +

Crisis Battlesuits [21 PL, 361pts]
. Crisis Shas’ui: Cyclic Ion Blaster, Plasma Rifle, Plasma Rifle, Shield Generator
. Crisis Shas’ui: Cyclic Ion Blaster, Plasma Rifle, Plasma Rifle, Shield Generator
. Crisis Shas’ui: Cyclic Ion Blaster, Plasma Rifle, Plasma Rifle, Shield Generator
. Crisis Shas’ui: Cyclic Ion Blaster, Plasma Rifle, Plasma Rifle, Shield Generator
. Crisis Shas’vre: Cyclic Ion Blaster, Iridium battlesuit, Plasma Rifle, Plasma Rifle, Shield Generator, Stimm Injectors
. Marker Drone
. 3x Shield Drone: 3x Shield Generator

Stealth Battlesuits [9 PL, 127pts]: Homing Beacon
. Marker Drone
. Shield Drone
. 3x Stealth Shas’ui w/ Burst Cannon: 3x Burst Cannon
. Stealth Shas’vre: Burst Cannon

+ Fast Attack +

Kroot Hounds [1 PL, 24pts]
. 4x Kroot Hound: 4x Ripping Fangs

Kroot Hounds [1 PL, 24pts]
. 4x Kroot Hound: 4x Ripping Fangs

++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (T’au Empire) [46 PL, 784pts, -3CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

Sept Choice: Farsight Enclaves Allied World

+ No Force Org Slot +

Crisis Bodyguards [13 PL, 197pts]
. Crisis Bodyguard Shas’ui: Cyclic Ion Blaster, Iridium battlesuit, Plasma Rifle, Plasma Rifle
. Crisis Bodyguard Shas’ui: Cyclic Ion Blaster, Plasma Rifle, Plasma Rifle
. Crisis Bodyguard Shas’vre: Cyclic Ion Blaster, Plasma Rifle, Plasma Rifle
. Shield Drone

+ HQ +

Commander in Crisis Battlesuit [9 PL, 202pts, -1CP]: 1. Precision of the Hunter, Cyclic Ion Blaster, Cyclic Ion Blaster, Cyclic Ion Blaster, Iridium battlesuit, Stratagem: Promising Pupil, T’au Flamer, The Be’gel Hunter’s Plate, Thermoneutronic Projector
. Marker Drone
. Shield Drone

+ Troops +

Kroot Carnivores [3 PL, 60pts]
. 10x Kroot: 10x Kroot Rifle, 10x Quill Grenades

+ Elites +

Crisis Battlesuits [20 PL, 301pts]
. Crisis Shas’ui: Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Iridium battlesuit, T’au Flamer, Target Lock
. Crisis Shas’ui: Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, T’au Flamer, Target Lock
. Crisis Shas’ui: Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, T’au Flamer, Target Lock
. Crisis Shas’ui: Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, T’au Flamer, Target Lock
. Crisis Shas’vre: Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, T’au Flamer, Target Lock
. Marker Drone
. 3x Shield Drone: 3x Shield Generator

+ Fast Attack +

Kroot Hounds [1 PL, 24pts]
. 4x Kroot Hound: 4x Ripping Fangs

++ Supreme Command Detachment +2CP (T’au Empire) [8 PL, 150pts, 2CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost [2CP]

Sept Choice: T’au Sept

+ Primarch | Daemon Primarch | Supreme Commander +

Commander Shadowsun [8 PL, 150pts]: 2x High-energy Fusion Blaster, Warlord

++ Total: [116 PL, 6CP, 1,999pts] ++

Key Features

TLDR

Second Place – Quinton Johnson (Calm Under Pressure/Pinpoint Targeting)

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+ Patrol Detachment 0CP (T’au Empire) [83 PL, 1,467pts, -2CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost

Sept Choice: , Calm Under Pressure, Pinpoint Targeting

+ Stratagems +

Stratagem: Emergency Dispensation [-1CP]: Additional Relics

+ No Force Org Slot +

Crisis Bodyguards [14 PL, 256pts]
. Crisis Bodyguard Shas’ui: Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Burst Cannon
. Crisis Bodyguard Shas’ui: Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Burst Cannon
. Crisis Bodyguard Shas’ui: Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Burst Cannon
. Crisis Bodyguard Shas’vre: Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Burst Cannon
. 3x Shield Drone: 3x Shield Generator

+ HQ +

Commander in Coldstar Battlesuit [8 PL, 165pts, -1CP]: 1. Precision of the Hunter, Burst Cannon, Burst Cannon, High-output Burst Cannon, Onager Gauntlet, Stratagem: Promising Pupil, T’au Flamer, Target Lock, Thermoneutronic Projector

Ethereal [5 PL, 75pts]: 2. Sense of Stone, 2. Through Unity, Devastation (Aura), 6. Wisdom of the Guides, Honour Blade, Hover Drone, The Humble Stave, Warlord
. Marker Drone: Markerlight

+ Troops +

Kroot Carnivores [3 PL, 60pts]
. 10x Kroot: 10x Kroot Rifle, 10x Quill Grenades

+ Elites +

Crisis Battlesuits [21 PL, 351pts]
. Crisis Shas’ui: Burst Cannon, Burst Cannon, Cyclic Ion Blaster, Shield Generator
. Crisis Shas’ui: Burst Cannon, Burst Cannon, Cyclic Ion Blaster, Shield Generator
. Crisis Shas’ui: Burst Cannon, Burst Cannon, Cyclic Ion Blaster, Shield Generator
. Crisis Shas’ui: Burst Cannon, Burst Cannon, Cyclic Ion Blaster, Shield Generator
. Crisis Shas’vre: Burst Cannon, Burst Cannon, Cyclic Ion Blaster, Iridium battlesuit, Shield Generator, Stimm Injectors
. 3x Shield Drone: 3x Shield Generator

Crisis Battlesuits [20 PL, 341pts]
. Crisis Shas’ui: Burst Cannon, Burst Cannon, Cyclic Ion Blaster, Shield Generator
. Crisis Shas’ui: Burst Cannon, Burst Cannon, Cyclic Ion Blaster, Shield Generator
. Crisis Shas’ui: Burst Cannon, Burst Cannon, Cyclic Ion Blaster, Shield Generator
. Crisis Shas’ui: Burst Cannon, Burst Cannon, Cyclic Ion Blaster, Shield Generator
. Crisis Shas’vre: Burst Cannon, Burst Cannon, Cyclic Ion Blaster, Iridium battlesuit, Shield Generator
. 3x Shield Drone: 3x Shield Generator

+ Fast Attack +

Kroot Hounds [1 PL, 24pts]
. 4x Kroot Hound: 4x Ripping Fangs

Pathfinder Team [5 PL, 90pts]
. 9x Pathfinder: 9x Markerlight, 9x Pulse Carbine, 9x Pulse Pistol
. Pathfinder Shas’ui: Markerlight, Pulse Carbine, Pulse Pistol

+ Dedicated Transport +

Devilfish [6 PL, 105pts]: 2x Smart Missile System, Accelerator Burst Cannon

++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (T’au Empire) [31 PL, 529pts, 9CP] ++

+ Configuration +

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

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

Sept Choice: , Calm Under Pressure, Pinpoint Targeting

+ HQ +

Commander in Crisis Battlesuit [9 PL, 170pts, -1CP]: 6. Exemplar of the Mont’ka, Burst Cannon, Burst Cannon, Cyclic Ion Blaster, Cyclic Ion Blaster, DW-02 Advanced Burst Cannon, Stratagem: Promising Pupil
. Marker Drone: Markerlight

+ Troops +

Kroot Carnivores [3 PL, 60pts]
. 10x Kroot: 10x Kroot Rifle, 10x Quill Grenades

+ Elites +

Crisis Battlesuits [9 PL, 155pts]
. Crisis Shas’ui: Burst Cannon, Burst Cannon, Early Warning Override, Iridium battlesuit, T’au Flamer
. Crisis Shas’ui: Burst Cannon, Burst Cannon, Early Warning Override, T’au Flamer
. Crisis Shas’vre: Burst Cannon, Burst Cannon, Early Warning Override, T’au Flamer

Stealth Battlesuits [9 PL, 120pts]
. 2x Marker Drone: 2x Markerlight
. 3x Stealth Shas’ui w/ Burst Cannon: 3x Burst Cannon
. Stealth Shas’vre: Burst Cannon

+ Fast Attack +

Kroot Hounds [1 PL, 24pts]
. 4x Kroot Hound: 4x Ripping Fangs

++ Total: [114 PL, 1,996pts, 7CP] ++

Third Place – Sean Rice (T’au Sept)

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+ Patrol Detachment -2CP (T’au Empire) [97 PL, 1,625pts, 8CP] ++

+ Configuration +

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

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

Gametype: Matched

Sept Choice: T’au Sept

Unit Filter: Hide Legends Units

+ Stratagems +

Stratagem: Emergency Dispensation [-1CP]: Additional Relics

+ No Force Org Slot +

Crisis Bodyguards [7 PL, 108pts]
. Crisis Bodyguard Shas’ui: Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Target Lock
. Crisis Bodyguard Shas’vre: Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Target Lock
. Gun Drone

Kroot Hounds [1 PL, 24pts]
. 4x Kroot Hound: 4x Ripping Fangs

+ HQ +

Commander in Enforcer Battlesuit [10 PL, 185pts, -1CP]: 1. Precision of the Hunter, Missile Pod, Plasma Rifle, Shield Generator, Stratagem: Promising Pupil, T’au Flamer, The Be’gel Hunter’s Plate, Thermoneutronic Projector
. 2x Marker Drone: 2x Markerlight

Ethereal [5 PL, 85pts]: 2. Sense of Stone, 6. Wisdom of the Guides, Hover Drone, The Humble Stave
. 2x Marker Drone: 2x Markerlight

+ Troops +

Kroot Carnivores [3 PL, 60pts]
. 10x Kroot: 10x Kroot Rifle, 10x Quill Grenades

Kroot Carnivores [3 PL, 60pts]
. 10x Kroot: 10x Kroot Rifle, 10x Quill Grenades

+ Elites +

Crisis Battlesuits [20 PL, 303pts]
. Crisis Shas’ui: Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Iridium battlesuit, Missile Pod, Plasma Rifle, Target Lock
. Crisis Shas’ui: Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Missile Pod, Plasma Rifle, Target Lock
. Crisis Shas’ui: Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Missile Pod, Plasma Rifle, Target Lock
. Crisis Shas’ui: Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Missile Pod, Plasma Rifle, Target Lock
. Crisis Shas’vre: Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Missile Pod, Plasma Rifle, Target Lock
. 4x Shield Drone: 4x Shield Generator

Stealth Battlesuits [9 PL, 120pts]
. Gun Drone
. Shield Drone
. 3x Stealth Shas’ui w/ Burst Cannon: 3x Burst Cannon
. Stealth Shas’vre: Burst Cannon

+ Fast Attack +

Vespid Stingwings [5 PL, 72pts]
. 5x Vespid Stingwing: 5x Neutron Blaster, 5x Stingwing Claws
. Vespid Strain Leader

+ Heavy Support +

Broadside Battlesuits [17 PL, 304pts]
. Broadside Shas’ui: Heavy Rail Rifle, Stabilised Optics, Twin Smart Missile System
. Broadside Shas’ui: Heavy Rail Rifle, Stabilised Optics, Twin Smart Missile System
. Broadside Shas’vre: Heavy Rail Rifle, Stabilised Optics, Twin Smart Missile System
. Marker Drone
. 2x Shield Drone: 2x Shield Generator

Broadside Battlesuits [17 PL, 304pts]
. Broadside Shas’ui: Heavy Rail Rifle, Stabilised Optics, Twin Smart Missile System
. Broadside Shas’ui: Heavy Rail Rifle, Stabilised Optics, Twin Smart Missile System
. Broadside Shas’vre: Heavy Rail Rifle, Stabilised Optics, Twin Smart Missile System
. Marker Drone
. 2x Shield Drone: 2x Shield Generator

++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (T’au Empire) [13 PL, 225pts, -3CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

Sept Choice: T’au Sept

+ HQ +

Commander in Crisis Battlesuit [10 PL, 165pts, -1CP]: 6. Exemplar of the Mont’ka, Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Dominator Fragmentation Launcher, Missile Pod, Plasma Rifle, Stratagem: Promising Pupil, Target Lock
. 2x Marker Drone: 2x Markerlight

+ Troops +

Kroot Carnivores [3 PL, 60pts]
. 10x Kroot: 10x Kroot Rifle, 10x Quill Grenades

++ Supreme Command Detachment +2CP (T’au Empire) [8 PL, 150pts, 2CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost [2CP]

Sept Choice: T’au Sept

+ Primarch | Daemon Primarch | Supreme Commander +

Commander Shadowsun [8 PL, 150pts]: 2x High-energy Fusion Blaster, Warlord

++ Total: [118 PL, 7CP, 2,000pts] ++

Fourth Place – Anthony Birdsong (Emperor’s Chosen)

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+ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Adeptus Custodes) [101 PL, -2CP, 2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost

Detachment Type / Shield Host: Adeptus Custodes, Emperor’s Chosen

+ Agents of the Imperium +

Lord Inquisitor Hector Rex [5 PL, 100pts]: 1) Terrify, 3) Dominate

+ HQ +

Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike [10 PL, -2CP, 175pts]: (Emperor’s Chosen): Auric Exemplar, 3. Superior Creation, Castellan’s Mark, Hurricane Bolter, Misericordia, Stratagem: The Emperor’s Heroes, Stratagem: Victor of the Blood Games, Tip of the Spear

Trajann Valoris [8 PL, 1CP, 160pts]

+ Troops +

Custodian Guard Squad [7 PL, 135pts]
. 3x Custodian w/ Guardian Spear & Misericordia: 3x Guardian Spear, 3x Misericordia

Custodian Guard Squad [7 PL, 135pts]
. 3x Custodian w/ Guardian Spear & Misericordia: 3x Guardian Spear, 3x Misericordia

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

+ Elites +

Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought [9 PL, -1CP, 160pts]: 2x Lastrum Storm Bolter, Stratagem: Eternal Penitent

Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought [9 PL, 160pts]: 2x Lastrum Storm Bolter

Custodian Wardens [7 PL, 150pts]
. 3x Warden w/ Castellan Axe & Misericordia: 3x Castellan Axe, 3x Misericordia

+ Fast Attack +

Vertus Praetors [12 PL, 255pts]
. 3x Praetor w/ Salvo Launcher & Misericordia: 3x Interceptor Lance, 3x Misericordia, 3x Salvo Launcher

Vertus Praetors [12 PL, 255pts]
. 3x Praetor w/ Salvo Launcher & Misericordia: 3x Interceptor Lance, 3x Misericordia, 3x Salvo Launcher

Vertus Praetors [12 PL, 255pts]
. 3x Praetor w/ Salvo Launcher & Misericordia: 3x Interceptor Lance, 3x Misericordia, 3x Salvo Launcher

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

Battle in the Bush

PlayerFaction
1Hayden FordCustodes
2Jack LeavercombeDrukhari
3Ewart SearleT’au Empire
4Alex RigbyImperial Knights
5Michael DukeTyranids
6Siddharth ShirodkarCustodes
7Will MeibuschT’au Empire
8Joshua BrodieMechanicus
9Justin LachT’au Empire
10Rown KennettTyranids

Lists

First Place – Hayden Ford (Emperor’s Chosen)

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++ Spearhead Detachment -3CP (Imperium – Adeptus Custodes) [99 PL, -2CP, 2,000pts] ++ + Configuration + Detachment Type / Shield Host: Adeptus Custodes, Emperor’s Chosen + Stratagems + Stratagem: Open the Vaults [-1CP]: Additional Relics + HQ + Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike [10 PL, -2CP, 175pts]: (Emperor’s Chosen): Auric Exemplar, 3. Superior Creation, Auric Aquilas, Hurricane Bolter, Misericordia, Stratagem: The Emperor’s Heroes, Stratagem: Victor of the Blood Games, Tip of the Spear Trajann Valoris [9 PL, 1CP, 160pts] + Troops + Custodian Guard Squad [7 PL, 135pts] . 3x Custodian w/ Guardian Spear & Misericordia: 3x Guardian Spear, 3x Misericordia + Elites + Custodian Wardens [7 PL, 150pts] . 3x Warden w/ Castellan Axe & Misericordia: 3x Castellan Axe, 3x Misericordia Vexilus Praetor [6 PL, 105pts]: Castellan’s Mark, Guardian Spear, Vexilla Magnifica + Fast Attack + Vertus Praetors [20 PL, 425pts] . 5x Praetor w/ Salvo Launcher & Misericordia: 5x Interceptor Lance, 5x Misericordia, 5x Salvo Launcher Vertus Praetors [20 PL, 425pts] . 5x Praetor w/ Salvo Launcher & Misericordia: 5x Interceptor Lance, 5x Misericordia, 5x Salvo Launcher Vertus Praetors [20 PL, 425pts] . 5x Praetor w/ Salvo Launcher & Misericordia: 5x Interceptor Lance, 5x Misericordia, 5x Salvo Launcher ++ Total: [99 PL, -2CP, 2,000pts] ++

Key Features

TLDR

Second Place – Jack Leavercombe (AF/Strife/BH)

Expand for Army List

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Drukhari) [33 PL, 650pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost

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

+ HQ +

Drazhar [8 PL, 145pts]: Hatred Eternal, Warlord

+ Troops +

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 +

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

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

+ Heavy Support +

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

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Drukhari) [22 PL, 407pts, 9CP] ++

+ Configuration +

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

Detachment Command Cost

Obsession: Cult of Strife: The Spectacle of Murder (Restricted)

Raiding Forces – CP Refund

+ Stratagems +

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

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

+ HQ +

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

+ Troops +

Wyches [6 PL, 130pts]: 2 – Grave Lotus (Combat Drug), As Detachment (Wych Cult)
. Hekatrix: Hekatarii Blade, Splinter Pistol
. 8x Wych: 8x Hekatarii Blade, 8x Plasma Grenades, 8x Splinter Pistol
. Wych w/ Shardnet and Impaler: Shardnet and Impaler

+ Fast Attack +

Hellions [7 PL, 102pts]: 1 – Adrenalight (Combat Drug), As Detachment (Wych Cult)
. Helliarch: Hellglaive
. 5x Hellion: 5x Hellglaive, 5x Splinter Pods

Scourges [5 PL, 80pts]
. Scourge with Special / Heavy weapon: Shredder
. Scourge with Special / Heavy weapon: Shredder
. Scourge with Special / Heavy weapon: Shredder
. Scourge with Special / Heavy weapon: Shredder
. Solarite: Shardcarbine

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Drukhari) [60 PL, 942pts, -1CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost

Obsession: Kabal of the Black Heart: Thirst for Power

Raiding Forces – CP Refund

+ 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)

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 [4 PL, 75pts, -1CP]: Ancient Evil, As Detachment (Kabal), Blast Pistol, Overlord, Power sword, Stratagem: Tolerated Ambition, The Animus Vitae

Archon [4 PL, 75pts]: As Detachment (Kabal), Blast Pistol, Overlord, Power sword, The Helm of Spite

+ Troops +

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

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

+ Heavy Support +

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

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

+ Dedicated Transport +

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

Venom [4 PL, 75pts]: As Detachment, Splinter Cannon, Twin splinter rifle

++ Total: [115 PL, 8CP, 1,999pts] ++

Third Place – Ewart Searle (T’au Sept)

Fourth Place – Alex Rigby (Glorified History/Hounds of War)

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++ Super-Heavy Detachment -3CP (Imperium – Imperial Knights) [100 PL, 2,000pts, 8CP] ++

+ Configuration +

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

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

Household Choice: House , Household Tradition: Glorified History, Household Tradition: Hounds of War, Household Traditions (Engine War), Questor Mechanicus

+ Stratagems +

Exalted Court [-1CP]: Exalted Court: 1 Extra Warlord Trait

+ Lord of War +

Armiger Helverins [16 PL, 310pts]
. Armiger Helverin: Heavy Stubber
. Armiger Helverin: Heavy Stubber

Armiger Warglaives [14 PL, 275pts]
. Armiger Warglaive: Character (Knight Lance), Heavy Stubber, Warlord, Warlord Trait: Landstrider
. Armiger Warglaive: Meltagun

Armiger Warglaives [21 PL, 420pts]
. Armiger Warglaive: Meltagun
. Armiger Warglaive: Meltagun
. Armiger Warglaive: Meltagun

Knight Moiraxes [24 PL, 495pts]
. Knight Moirax: 2x Lightning Lock
. Knight Moirax: 2x Lightning Lock
. Knight Moirax: 2x Lightning Lock

Questoris Knight Magaera [25 PL, 500pts]: Character (Exalted Court), Character (Heirloom of the House), Heirloom: The Helm Dominatus, Warlord Trait: Ion Bulwark
. Hekaton Siege Claw and Twin Rad-Cleanser

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

Down Under 40k

PlayerFaction
1Christopher WrightDrukhari
2Matt MorosoliT’au Empire
3Josh McMillanTyranids
4Jorj Sumpner-JohnstonDaemons
5Oscar CurryCustodes
6Chris TongeCustodes
7Michael HouseOrks
8Alexy RymillGrey Knights
9Jeff CarrollBlack Templars
10Andrew ShermanOrks

Lists

First Place – Christopher Wright (RSR Strife/BH/Prophets)

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Drukhari) [119 PL, 9CP, 1,997pts] ++

Obsession: Cult of Strife: The Spectacle of Murder, Kabal of the Black Heart: Thirst for Power, Realspace Raid, The Prophets of Flesh: Connoisseurs of Pain

+ 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 [10 PL, 152pts]: As Detachment (Kabal)
. Lhamean
. 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, 90pts]: As Detachment (Kabal), Hatred Eternal, Huskblade, Overlord, Splinter Pistol, The Djin Blade, Warlord
. Splintered Genius (Black Heart): Splintered Genius

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

Succubus [5 PL, 95pts]: 1 – Adrenalight (Combat Drug), As Detachment (Wych Cult), Competitive Edge, Stratagem: Alliance of Agony WLT, The Triptych Whip
. Agoniser & Archite Glaive
. Show Stealer (Strife): Show Stealer

+ Troops +

Haemoxytes [8 PL, 140pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. 7x Haemoxyte: 7x Wrack Blade
. Haemoxyte Acothyst: Liquifier Gun, Scissorhand
. Haemoxyte w/ Special Weapon: Liquifier Gun
. Haemoxyte w/ Special Weapon: Liquifier Gun

Kabalite Trueborn [8 PL, 145pts]: As Detachment (Kabal)
. 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

Wracks [6 PL, 85pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Acothyst: Electrocorrosive Whip
. 9x Wracks: 9x Wrack Blade

Wracks [3 PL, 45pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Acothyst: Electrocorrosive Whip
. 4x Wracks: 4x Wrack Blade

Wracks [3 PL, 45pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Acothyst: Electrocorrosive Whip
. 4x Wracks: 4x Wrack Blade

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 +

Grotesques [10 PL, 140pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Grotesque w/ Monstrous Cleaver
. Grotesque w/ Monstrous Cleaver
. Grotesque w/ Monstrous Cleaver
. Grotesque w/ Monstrous Cleaver

Grotesques [10 PL, 140pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Grotesque w/ Monstrous Cleaver
. Grotesque w/ Monstrous Cleaver
. Grotesque w/ Monstrous Cleaver
. Grotesque w/ Monstrous Cleaver

Grotesques [5 PL, 105pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Grotesque w/ Monstrous Cleaver
. Grotesque w/ Monstrous Cleaver
. Grotesque w/ Monstrous Cleaver

+ Heavy Support +

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

Talos [6 PL, 105pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Talos: Talos Gauntlet, Talos ichor injector
. . Two heat lances

Talos [6 PL, 105pts]: As Detachment (Coven)
. Talos: Talos Gauntlet, Talos ichor injector
. . Two heat lances

+ Dedicated Transport +

Raider [6 PL, 115pts]: As Detachment, Dark Lance, Splinter racks

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

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

++ Total: [119 PL, 9CP, 1,997pts] ++

Key Features

TLDR

Second Place – Matt Morosoli (Farsight Enclaves)

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++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (T’au Empire) [61 PL, -4CP, 1,127pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

Sept Choice: Farsight Enclaves, Show Sept Tenets rule

+ No Force Org Slot +

Crisis Bodyguards [7 PL, 112pts]
. Crisis Bodyguard Shas’ui: Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Target Lock
. Crisis Bodyguard Shas’vre: Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Target Lock
. Shield Drone

Crisis Bodyguards [7 PL, 162pts]
. Crisis Bodyguard Shas’ui: T’au Flamer, T’au Flamer, Target Lock
. Crisis Bodyguard Shas’ui: T’au Flamer, T’au Flamer, Target Lock
. Crisis Bodyguard Shas’vre: T’au Flamer, T’au Flamer, Target Lock
. Shield Drone

+ HQ +

Commander in Coldstar Battlesuit [9 PL, -1CP, 182pts]: 1. Precision of the Hunter, Burst Cannon, High-output Burst Cannon, Missile Pod, Onager Gauntlet, Stratagem: Promising Pupil, T’au Flamer, Thermoneutronic Projector
. Marker Drone
. Shield Drone

Commander in Crisis Battlesuit [9 PL, -1CP, 167pts]: 6. Exemplar of the Mont’ka, Burst Cannon, Cyclic Ion Blaster, DW-02 Advanced Burst Cannon, Missile Pod, Multi-sensory Discouragement Array, Plasma Rifle, Stratagem: Promising Pupil
. Marker Drone
. Shield Drone

+ Troops +

Breacher Team [5 PL, 85pts]
. 9x Breacher Fire Warrior: 9x Pulse Blaster, 9x Pulse Pistol

Breacher Team [5 PL, 85pts]
. 9x Breacher Fire Warrior: 9x Pulse Blaster, 9x Pulse Pistol

+ Elites +

Stealth Battlesuits [5 PL, 96pts]: Homing Beacon
. 2x Gun Drone: 4x Pulse Carbine
. 2x Stealth Shas’ui w/ Burst Cannon: 2x Burst Cannon
. Stealth Shas’vre: Burst Cannon

+ Fast Attack +

Kroot Hounds [1 PL, 24pts]
. 4x Kroot Hound: 4x Ripping Fangs

Kroot Hounds [1 PL, 24pts]
. 4x Kroot Hound: 4x Ripping Fangs

+ Dedicated Transport +

Devilfish [6 PL, 95pts]
. 2x Gun Drones
. . 2x Gun Drone: 4x Pulse Carbine

Devilfish [6 PL, 95pts]
. 2x Gun Drones
. . 2x Gun Drone: 4x Pulse Carbine

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (T’au Empire) [53 PL, 873pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost

Sept Choice: Farsight Enclaves

+ HQ +

Commander in Enforcer Battlesuit [9 PL, 172pts]: (Farsight Enclaves): Master of the Killing Blow, Burst Cannon, Cyclic Ion Blaster, Missile Pod, Plasma Rifle, Puretide Engram Neurochip, Warlord
. Marker Drone
. Shield Drone

+ Troops +

Kroot Carnivores [3 PL, 60pts]
. 10x Kroot: 10x Kroot Rifle, 10x Quill Grenades

+ Elites +

Crisis Battlesuits [21 PL, 313pts]
. Crisis Shas’ui: Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Plasma Rifle, Target Lock
. Crisis Shas’ui: Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Plasma Rifle, Target Lock
. Crisis Shas’ui: Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Plasma Rifle, Target Lock
. Crisis Shas’ui: Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Plasma Rifle, Target Lock
. Crisis Shas’vre: Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Airbursting Fragmentation Projector, Iridium battlesuit, Plasma Rifle, Stimm Injectors, Target Lock
. 4x Shield Drone: 4x Shield Generator

Crisis Battlesuits [20 PL, 328pts]
. Crisis Shas’ui: Cyclic Ion Blaster, Missile Pod, Plasma Rifle, Target Lock
. Crisis Shas’ui: Cyclic Ion Blaster, Missile Pod, Plasma Rifle, Target Lock
. Crisis Shas’ui: Cyclic Ion Blaster, Missile Pod, Plasma Rifle, Target Lock
. Crisis Shas’ui: Cyclic Ion Blaster, Missile Pod, Plasma Rifle, Target Lock
. Crisis Shas’vre: Cyclic Ion Blaster, Iridium battlesuit, Missile Pod, Plasma Rifle, Target Lock
. 4x Shield Drone: 4x Shield Generator

++ Total: [114 PL, -4CP, 2,000pts] ++

Third Place – Josh McMillan (Twisted Helix and Leviathan)

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Tyranids) [49 PL, 910pts, -4CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost

Hive Fleet: Leviathan

+ Stratagems +

Bounty of the Hive Fleet [-1CP]: 1 Extra Bio-artefact

Bounty of the Hive Fleet [-1CP]: 1 Extra Bio-artefact

Bounty of the Hive Fleet [-1CP]: 1 Extra Bio-artefact

+ HQ +

Neurothrope [5 PL, 95pts]: Power: Paroxysm, Power: Psychic Scream, Power: Smite, Relic: The Void Crown

Neurothrope [5 PL, 95pts, -1CP]: Power: Smite, Power: The Horror, Relic: Adaptive Neural Lobe, Stratagem: Alpha Leader-Beast, Warlord, Warlord Trait: Strategic Adaptation, Warlord Trait: Swarm Leader

+ Troops +

Termagants [9 PL, 150pts]
. 20x Termagant (Devourer): 20x Devourer
. 2x Termagant (Fleshborer): 2x Fleshborer

Termagants [9 PL, 150pts]
. 20x Termagant (Devourer): 20x Devourer
. 2x Termagant (Fleshborer): 2x Fleshborer

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

+ Elites +

Hive Guard [14 PL, 300pts]
. Adaptive Physiology: Enhanced Resistance
. 6x Hive Guard (Impaler): 6x Impaler Cannon

+ Fast Attack +

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

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Tyranids – Genestealer Cults) [59 PL, 1,088pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Cult Creed: The Twisted Helix

+ HQ +

Patriarch [7 PL, 150pts]: Power: Mass Hypnosis, Power: Might From Beyond, Power: Mutagenic Deviation, Psychic Familiar, Warlord

+ Troops +

Acolyte Hybrids [7 PL, 120pts]
. 6x Acolyte Hybrid: 6x Autopistol, 6x Blasting Charges, 6x Cult Claws and Knife, 6x Frag Grenades
. Acolyte Hybrid (Heavy Weapon): Heavy Rock Drill
. Acolyte Hybrid (Heavy Weapon): Heavy Rock Drill
. Acolyte Hybrid (Heavy Weapon): Heavy Rock Drill
. Acolyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Claws and Knife

Acolyte Hybrids [8 PL, 145pts]: Proficient Planning: A Trap Sprung
. 5x Acolyte Hybrid: 5x Autopistol, 5x Blasting Charges, 5x Cult Claws and Knife, 5x Frag Grenades
. Acolyte Hybrid (Heavy Weapon): Heavy Rock Drill
. Acolyte Hybrid (Heavy Weapon): Heavy Rock Drill
. Acolyte Hybrid (Heavy Weapon): Heavy Rock Drill
. Acolyte Hybrid (Heavy Weapon): Heavy Rock Drill
. Acolyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Claws and Knife

Acolyte Hybrids [3 PL, 57pts]
. 4x Acolyte Hybrid (Hand Flamer): 4x Blasting Charges, 4x Cult Claws and Knife, 4x Frag Grenades, 4x Hand Flamer
. Acolyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Claws and Knife

+ Elites +

Hybrid Metamorphs [7 PL, 120pts]
. 9x Hybrid Metamorph (Autopistol): 9x Autopistol, 9x Blasting Charges, 9x Frag Grenades, 9x Metamorph Mutations
. Metamorph Leader: Autopistol, Metamorph Mutations

Purestrain Genestealers [8 PL, 150pts]: Proficient Planning: They Came From Below
. 10x Purestrain Genestealer: 10x Cult Claws and Talons

Purestrain Genestealers [8 PL, 150pts]: Proficient Planning: Our Time is Nigh
. 10x Purestrain Genestealer: 10x Cult Claws and Talons

+ Fast Attack +

Atalan Jackals [3 PL, 53pts]: Demolition Charge
. 3x Atalan Jackal (Small Arms): 3x Atalan Small Arms, 3x Blasting Charges
. Atalan Leader: Atalan Small Arms

Atalan Jackals [3 PL, 53pts]: Demolition Charge
. 3x Atalan Jackal (Small Arms): 3x Atalan Small Arms, 3x Blasting Charges
. Atalan Leader: Atalan Small Arms

+ Dedicated Transport +

Goliath Truck [5 PL, 90pts]

++ Total: [108 PL, -4CP, 1,998pts] ++

Fourth Place – Jorj Sumpner-Johnston (Slaanesh and Belakor)

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Daemon Battalion Detachment ( 3CP – 960PT )
SUB-FACTION: Slaanesh

HQ
WARLORD: Contorted Epitome (210)
MARK OF CHAOS: Slaanesh
TRAITS: Bewitching Aura
PSYCHIC POWERS: Delightful Agonies, Hysterical Frenzy
RELICS: The Forbidden Gem

Keeper of Secrets (240) Shining aegis
MARK OF CHAOS: Slaanesh
PSYCHIC POWERS: Hysterical Frenzy, Symphony of Pain
STRATAGEMS: Exalted Keeper Of Secrets (2. 4+ invulnerable save)

Keeper of Secrets (240) Shining aegis
MARK OF CHAOS: Slaanesh
PSYCHIC POWERS: Hysterical Frenzy, Pavane of Slaanesh
STRATAGEMS: Exalted Keeper Of Secrets (3. -1 to wound at range)

TROOPS
Daemonettes (80)
MARK OF CHAOS: Slaanesh
1x Alluress
1x Daemonette: Instrument of Chaos
8x Daemonette

Daemonettes (80)
MARK OF CHAOS: Slaanesh
1x Alluress
1x Daemonette: Instrument of Chaos
8x Daemonette

Daemonettes (70)
MARK OF CHAOS: Slaanesh
1x Alluress
9x Daemonette

Daemon Battalion Detachment ( 3CP – 1080PT )
SUB-FACTION: Slaanesh

HQ
Be’lakor (380)
MARK OF CHAOS: Khorne, Nurgle, Slaanesh, Tzeentch
PSYCHIC POWERS: Betraying Shades, Penumbral Curse

Keeper of Secrets (240) Shining aegis
MARK OF CHAOS: Slaanesh
PSYCHIC POWERS: Cacophonic Choir, Hysterical Frenzy
RELICS: Soulstealer
STRATAGEMS: Exalted Keeper Of Secrets (Roll 2) , Rewards of Chaos

Shalaxi Helbane (250) Shining aegis
MARK OF CHAOS: Slaanesh
PSYCHIC POWERS: Hysterical Frenzy, Phantasmagoria

TROOPS
Daemonettes (70)
MARK OF CHAOS: Slaanesh
1x Alluress
9x Daemonette

Daemonettes (70)
MARK OF CHAOS: Slaanesh
1x Alluress
9x Daemonette

Daemonettes (70)
MARK OF CHAOS: Slaanesh
1x Alluress
9x Daemonette

STRATAGEMS
Exalted Keeper Of Secrets (1CP)
Exalted Keeper Of Secrets (1CP)
Exalted Keeper Of Secrets (1CP)
Rewards of Chaos (1CP)

Total Command Points: 10/15 (start game with 5CP)
Reinforcement Points: 0
Total Points: 2000/2000

Kent Wargames

PlayerFaction
1Ross LawOrks
2Michael CobbCustodes
3Simon FinneyTyranids
4Darren CooperHarlequins
5Baz CroucherMechanicus
6Stanley LittleTyranids
7Dominic MathewsAdepta Sororitas
8Dominic DruryIron Hands
9Harrison SharpeCustodes
10Liam WordsworthAdepta Sororitas

Lists

First Place – Ross Law (Speed Mob)

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++ Outrider Detachment -3CP (Orks) [85 PL, 7CP, 1,610pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Army of Renown – Speed Freeks Speed Mob

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

Clan Kultur: Freebooterz

Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]

+ HQ +

Deffkilla Wartrike [6 PL, -2CP, 120pts]: Da Badskull Banner (Freebooterz), Speed King (Speed Mob), Stratagem: Big Boss, Stratagem: Extra Gubbinz

+ Fast Attack +

DeffKoptas [16 PL, 250pts]: Boom Boyz
. DeffKopta
. DeffKopta
. DeffKopta
. DeffKopta
. DeffKopta

Megatrakk Scrapjets [15 PL, 300pts]
. Megatrakk Scrapjet
. Megatrakk Scrapjet
. Megatrakk Scrapjet

Rukkatrukk Squigbuggies [18 PL, 330pts]
. Rukkatrukk Squigbuggy
. Rukkatrukk Squigbuggy
. Rukkatrukk Squigbuggy

Shokkjump Dragstas [10 PL, 170pts]
. Shokkjump Dragstas
. Shokkjump Dragstas

+ Flyer +

Wazbom Blastajet [10 PL, 210pts]: 2x Tellyport Mega-Blastas, Stikkbomb Flinga, 2x Supa Shoota

Wazbom Blastajet [10 PL, 230pts]: 2x Tellyport Mega-Blastas, Blastajet Force Field, 2x Supa Shoota

++ Outrider Detachment 0CP (Orks) [26 PL, 390pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Clan Kultur: Freebooterz

Detachment Command Cost

+ HQ +

Warboss on Warbike [6 PL, 115pts]: 4. Brutal but Kunnin, Da Killa Klaw, Power Klaw, Warlord

+ Fast Attack +

Warbikers [8 PL, 100pts]
. Boss Nob: Choppa
. 3x Warbiker w/ Choppa: 3x Choppa, 6x Dakkagun

Warbikers [8 PL, 100pts]
. Boss Nob: Choppa
. 3x Warbiker w/ Choppa: 3x Choppa, 6x Dakkagun

Warbikers [4 PL, 75pts]
. Boss Nob: Choppa
. 2x Warbiker w/ Choppa: 2x Choppa, 4x Dakkagun

++ Total: [111 PL, 7CP, 2,000pts] ++

Key Features

TLDR

Second Place – Michael Cobb (Emperor’s Chosen)

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Adeptus Custodes) [100 PL, -3CP, 2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost

Detachment Type / Shield Host: Adeptus Custodes, Emperor’s Chosen

+ Stratagems +

Stratagem: Open the Vaults [-1CP]: Additional Relics

+ HQ +

Shield-Captain in Allarus Terminator Armor [7 PL, -1CP, 115pts]: 4. Impregnable Mind, Castellan Axe, Misericordia, Praetorian Plate, Stratagem: The Emperor’s Heroes

Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike [9 PL, -1CP, 165pts]: (Emperor’s Chosen): Auric Exemplar, 3. Superior Creation, Auric Aquilas, Misericordia, Salvo Launcher, Stratagem: Victor of the Blood Games, Warlord

+ Troops +

Custodian Guard Squad [7 PL, 140pts]
. 2x Custodian w/ Guardian Spear & Misericordia: 2x Guardian Spear, 2x Misericordia
. Custodian w/ Sentinel Blade & Praesidium Shield: Praesidium Shield

Custodian Guard Squad [7 PL, 140pts]
. 2x Custodian w/ Guardian Spear & Misericordia: 2x Guardian Spear, 2x Misericordia
. Custodian w/ Sentinel Blade & Praesidium Shield: Praesidium Shield

Custodian Guard Squad [7 PL, 135pts]
. 3x Custodian w/ Guardian Spear & Misericordia: 3x Guardian Spear, 3x Misericordia

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

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

+ Elites +

Allarus Custodians [3 PL, 60pts]
. Allarus w/ Castellan Axe & Misericordia

Allarus Custodians [3 PL, 60pts]
. Allarus w/ Castellan Axe & Misericordia

Allarus Custodians [3 PL, 60pts]
. Allarus w/ Castellan Axe & Misericordia

+ Fast Attack +

Vertus Praetors [16 PL, 335pts]
. Praetor w/ Hurricane Bolter & Misericordia
. 3x Praetor w/ Salvo Launcher & Misericordia: 3x Interceptor Lance, 3x Misericordia, 3x Salvo Launcher

Vertus Praetors [16 PL, 335pts]
. Praetor w/ Hurricane Bolter & Misericordia
. 3x Praetor w/ Salvo Launcher & Misericordia: 3x Interceptor Lance, 3x Misericordia, 3x Salvo Launcher

Vertus Praetors [16 PL, 335pts]
. Praetor w/ Hurricane Bolter & Misericordia
. 3x Praetor w/ Salvo Launcher & Misericordia: 3x Interceptor Lance, 3x Misericordia, 3x Salvo Launcher

++ Total: [100 PL, -3CP, 2,000pts] ++

Third Place – Simon Finney (Crusher Stampede)

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Player: Simon Finney (Scqq)
Team: 40k Spam

Factions Used: Tyranids Crusher Stampede
Army Points: 2000
Reinforcement Points: 0

Pre Game Stratagems: Alpha Leader-Beast (-1CP), 1 Extra Bio-artefact (-1CP), Progeny of the Hive (-1CP)
Starting Command Points: 9CP

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Hive Fleet: Leviathan

+ HQ +

HQ1: Hive Tyrant [11 PL, -1CP, 215pts]: Monstrous Boneswords, Monstrous Scything Talons, Stratagem: Alpha Leader-Beast (-1CP), Warlord, Warlord Trait: Rampaging Beast, Warlord Trait: Strategic Adaptation Power: Aggressive Surge, Power: Synaptic Barrier, Relic: Synaptic Hive Blades, Wings, Adaptive Physiology: Murderous Size (-1CP)

HQ2: Hive Tyrant [11 PL, 215pts]: 2x Monstrous Scything Talons, Adrenal Glands, Power: The Horror, Power: Paroxysm, Relic: Biomorphic Carapace, Toxin Sacs, Wings

HQ3: The Swarmlord [12 PL, 240pts]: Power: Catalyst, Power: Onslaught

+ Troops +

TR1: Tyranid Warriors [5 PL, 66pts]: Synaptic Link: Bioweapon Bond, 3x Tyranid Warrior: 2x Scything Talons
TR2: Tyranid Warriors [5 PL, 66pts]: Synaptic Link: Bioweapon Bond, 3x Tyranid Warrior: 2x Scything Talons
TR3: Tyranid Warriors [5 PL, 66pts]: Synaptic Link: Bioweapon Bond, 3x Tyranid Warrior: 2x Scything Talons

+ Elites +

EL1: Hive Guard [14 PL, 300pts] 6x Hive Guard (Impaler): 6x Impaler Cannon
EL2: Lictor [2 PL, 37pts]

+ Fast Attack +

FS1: Dimachaeron [14 PL, 280pts]
FS2: Dimachaeron [14 PL, 280pts]

+ Heavy Support +

HV1: Scythed Hierodule [12 PL, 235pts]

Fourth Place – Darren Cooper (Soaring Spite)

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++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Harlequins) [95 PL, 2,000pts, 8CP] ++

+ Configuration +

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

Detachment Command Cost

Masque Form: The Soaring Spite: Serpent’s Blood

+ Stratagems +

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

+ HQ +

Shadowseer [6 PL, 115pts, -1CP]: 6: Player of the Twilight, Shield From Harm, Shuriken Pistol, Stratagem: Pivotal Role, Twilight Pathways, Veil of Illusion, Warlord, Webway Dance

Troupe Master [4 PL, 65pts, -1CP]: Choreographer of War, Darkness’ Bite, Harlequin’s Blade, Shuriken Pistol, Stratagem: Pivotal Role, The Twilight Fang

+ Troops +

Troupe [8 PL, 152pts]
. Player: Harlequin’s Embrace, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin’s Embrace, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin’s Embrace, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin’s Embrace, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin’s Embrace, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin’s Embrace, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin’s Embrace, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin’s Embrace, Shuriken Pistol

Troupe [8 PL, 152pts]
. Player: Harlequin’s Embrace, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin’s Embrace, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin’s Embrace, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin’s Embrace, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin’s Embrace, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin’s Embrace, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin’s Embrace, Shuriken Pistol
. Player: Harlequin’s Embrace, Shuriken Pistol

Troupe [5 PL, 124pts]
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Caress
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Caress
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Caress
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Caress
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace

Troupe [5 PL, 124pts]
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Caress
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Caress
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Caress
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Caress
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace

Troupe [5 PL, 124pts]
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Caress
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Caress
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Caress
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Caress
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace

Troupe [5 PL, 124pts]
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Caress
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Caress
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Caress
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Caress
. Player: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin’s Embrace

+ Elites +

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

Solitaire [5 PL, 100pts, -1CP]: Blitz, Cegorach’s Rose, Stratagem: Pivotal Role, Unnatural Acrobatics

+ Fast Attack +

Skyweavers [15 PL, 330pts]
. Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive
. Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive
. Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive
. Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive
. Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive
. Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive

Skyweavers [5 PL, 110pts]
. Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive
. Skyweaver: Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive

Skyweavers [5 PL, 110pts]
. 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]

++ Total: [95 PL, 2,000pts, 8CP] ++

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