Mars Strikes Back: The Adeptus Mechanicus and Engine War<Transmission Incoming: 010101001010 “The Lord of Mars Summons the Disciples of the Omnissiah”> Hey everyone, Richard Siegler (from The Art of War 40k) back again to talk about the wonderful new rules the Adeptus Mechanicus received in Psychic Awakening: Engine War. While I am best known for…
Tag: tactics
Playing By Intent
Alex Macdougall from Art of War here to talk to you lovely folks about playing by intent. When playing a game as intricate and expansive as 40k, understanding intent is hugely important.
How To Play Raven Guard
Pew Pew, Punch Punch, Or, Why Sun Tzu Ain’t Got Nothing on Me
Competing With Eldar Corsairs (An ITC Journey) Part 1: A Fistful of Venoms
Hi everyone! I would like to dedicate the following series of articles to people who play competitive 40k with the armies they love rather than the most effective ones. This one is for all the mono Harlequin, Death Guard, Death Watch etc. players out there: keep being awesome!
Precision Over Power in 40k
Hey everyone! Erik from The Art of War here today, bringing you something a little different than we are used to. In today’s article, we’re going to visit the importance of playing the mission and discuss the eye-opening method of playing the game without focusing on annihilating your opponent. Something I pride myself on is…
Psychic Awakening Harlequin Review
Welcome back to another Harlequins article by Cameron Piniero, aka Sexy Mexi- guest writer on Art of War! We’ve recently been blessed with a significant update via the recent White Dwarf giving Harlequins a much-needed boost to their playstyles and choices! While not a full book like Blood of the Phoenix, I’d argue that this…
How to Play White Scars
Howdy, all it’s John Lennon from Art of War!
A Case Study on Heroic Intervention
Hello, and welcome to another tactical tidbit by Skari from Art of War. In this article, I will explore the nuances of the Heroic Intervention rule within Warhammer 40k.
Salamanders a Hidden Gem
Salamanders: A Hidden Gem- by Nick Rose from the Art of War Near the end of 2019, Marines were coming out, and one of the last books was Salamanders. On top of that, the final big tournament at the end of the year was Pro Tabletop in Atlanta. That directed a lot of focus in…
Pros and Cons of MSU in the ITC
Hello, and welcome to another tactical morsel by Skari, your grateful host from Art of War. This article is designed to explore the pros and cons of designing and playing a 40k army that is considered MSU (multiple small units) in an ITC setting. First, we will look at some different types of MSU armies,…










