For players who want to remove their opponent’s models from across the table, shooting-centric armies can be a siren song, but how do these armies fare competitively?
Tag: Competitive AoS
Fantasy Fisticuffs #15: I Put a Spell on You (Casting-Heavy Armies in AoS)
Having looked at horde and elite armies in competitive AoS, our Gaze (of Nagash) next falls to armies that build around a mastery of magic in their pursuit of wins.
Fantasy Fisticuffs #14: Be Elite, Be the Elite (Low-model armies in AoS)
Last week we talked about the first archetype of AoS list-building hordes, but what happens at the other end of the spectrum?
Fantasy Fisticuffs #13: Crowd Control to Major Tom (AoS Hordes)
A maturing competitive scene for Age of Sigmar means that we are learning more about broad styles of approaching the game. Is a horde army right for you?
Wide World of Wargaming Age of Sigmar: Episode 56 – Tearing it up at Riptide
On this week’s program: Alex and Jeremy reflect on the RIPTIDE Major which just wrapped up in Bremerton WA. In their case study of bringing the exact same list, listen in and find out who edged out over the other! We also discuss the Summer Smash in Australia where 1st, 2nd, and 3rd were all…
Fantasy Fisticuffs #12: We Can’t Be Heroes
With competitive AoS on the rise, what happens when units are unavailable? What is the message to the community at large? Let’s discuss.
Fantasy Fisticuffs #11: Turn and Face the Strange, Ch-ch-ch Changehost
While many of the recent competitive AoS events were revelatory in terms of what much-hyped armies failed to make their mark, the story of other events was all about what can happen when powerful interactions slip through the cracks.
Fantasy Fisticuffs #10: Bonereaper Meta or How I Learned Not to Fear the Atomic Bomb
With Las Vegas Open, and CanCon 2020 behind us, the most recent “season” of competitive Age of Sigmar has ended. As the new one begins we need to discuss the Ossiarch Bonereapers.
Fantasy Fisticuffs #9: More on Movement and Positioning to Win
Last time we spoke about using a little math, and the power of positioning to ensure you fight battles on your terms. This time we continue with tips on how to make maximum use of your Movement phase, in order to set you up for success.
Fantasy Fisticuffs #8: Movement Tech and the Importance of Presence Part 1
This week we take a break from our army analysis series to discuss something that matters to all players, movement, and how to make the most of model placement.