This is the top three 40k lists for the Rataclysm 2023 that took place in Ballarat, Australia, on the 22nd and 23rd of April. It involved 88 players vying to be crowned champion in a 6-game tournament.

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The Top Three 40k Lists

Matt Morosoli (Boba Boyz)

Arks of Omen Detachment (Chaos – Daemons) [105 PL, 11CP, 2,000pts]
Chaos Allegiance: Chaos Undivided

HQ  

Bloodthirster [18 PL, -1CP, 360pts]:
– A’rgath, the King of Blades
– Brazen Hide
– Great axe of Khorne
– Indomitable Onslaught
– Relics of the Brass Citadel
– Warlord
Fateskimmer [7 PL, 155pts]:
– Bolt of Change
– Infernal Gateway
– Retinue of Horrors
– Ritual dagger
Skarbrand [17 PL, 330pts]
Tranceweaver [4 PL, 70pts]:
– Delightful Agonies

Troops  

Daemonettes [6 PL, 120pts]
9x Daemonette: 9x Piercing claws
Daemonettes [6 PL, 120pts]
9x Daemonette: 9x Piercing claws
Daemonettes [6 PL, 120pts]
9x Daemonette: 9x Piercing claws
Nurglings [3 PL, 60pts]
3x Nurgling Swarms: 3x Diseased claws and teeth
Pink Horrors [7 PL, 140pts]
9x Pink Horror: 9x Coruscating flames

Elites
 
Fiends [10 PL, 150pts]:
Blissbringer
4x Fiend: 4x Barbed tail, 4x Dissecting claws
Flamers [3 PL, 75pts]:
Pyrocaster
2x Flamer: 2x Flickering flames
Flamers [3 PL, 75pts]:
Pyrocaster
2x Flamer: 2x Flickering flames

Fast Attack  

Flesh Hounds [5 PL, 75pts]:
Gore Hound
4x Flesh Hound: 4x Gore-drenched fangs
Flesh Hounds [5 PL, 75pts]:
Gore Hound
4x Flesh Hound: 4x Gore-drenched fangs
Flesh Hounds [5 PL, 75pts]:
Gore Hound
4x Flesh Hound: 4x Gore-drenched fangs

Total: [105 PL, 11CP, 2,000pts]   

Arks of Omen Detachment (Tyranids – Genestealer Cults) [102 PL, 2CP, 1,996pts]
Cult Creed
Myriad Cult: Agile Guerrillas (2), Industrial Affinity (1), War Convoy (1)

HQ

Patriarch [7 PL, -1CP, 140pts]:
– Power: Psionic Blast,
– Power: Psychic Stimulus
– Psychic Familiar
– Stratagem: Warlord Trait,
– Warlord Trait: Preternatural Speed
– Warlord,
Primus [4 PL, 70pts]

Troops

Acolyte Hybrids [3 PL, 50pts]
3x Acolyte Hybrid: 3x Autopistol, 3x Blasting Charges, 3x Cult Claws and Knife, 3x Frag Grenades
Acolyte Hybrid (Heavy Weapon): 2x Demolition Charge
Acolyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Claws and Knife
Acolyte Hybrids [3 PL, 50pts]
3x Acolyte Hybrid: 3x Autopistol, 3x Blasting Charges, 3x Cult Claws and Knife, 3x Frag Grenades
Acolyte Hybrid (Heavy Weapon): 2x Demolition Charge
Acolyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Claws and Knife
Acolyte Hybrids [3 PL, 50pts]
3x Acolyte Hybrid: 3x Autopistol, 3x Blasting Charges, 3x Cult Claws and Knife, 3x Frag Grenades
Acolyte Hybrid (Heavy Weapon): 2x Demolition Charge
Acolyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Claws and Knife
Acolyte Hybrids [3 PL, 50pts]
3x Acolyte Hybrid: 3x Autopistol, 3x Blasting Charges, 3x Cult Claws and Knife, 3x Frag Grenades
Acolyte Hybrid (Heavy Weapon): 2x Demolition Charge
Acolyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Claws and Knife
Acolyte Hybrids [3 PL, 50pts]
3x Acolyte Hybrid: 3x Autopistol, 3x Blasting Charges, 3x Cult Claws and Knife, 3x Frag Grenades
Acolyte Hybrid (Heavy Weapon): 2x Demolition Charge
Acolyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Claws and Knife
Neophyte Hybrids [9 PL, 200pts]:
Proficient Planning: They Came From Below
Neophyte Hybrid (Icon): Autogun, Cult Icon
4x Neophyte Hybrid (Seismic): 4x Autopistol, 4x Blasting Charges, 4x
Frag Grenades, 4x Seismic Cannon
10x Neophyte Hybrid (Shotgun): 10x Autopistol, 10x Blasting Charges,
10x Cult Shotgun, 10x Frag Grenades
4x Neophyte Hybrid (Webber): 4x Autopistol, 4x Blasting Charges, 4x Frag Grenades, 4x Webber
Neophyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Shotgun
Neophyte Hybrids [9 PL, 200pts]:
Proficient Planning: They Came From Below
Neophyte Hybrid (Icon): Autogun, Cult Icon
4x Neophyte Hybrid (Seismic): 4x Autopistol, 4x Blasting Charges, 4x
Frag Grenades, 4x Seismic Cannon
10x Neophyte Hybrid (Shotgun): 10x Autopistol, 10x Blasting Charges,
10x Cult Shotgun, 10x Frag Grenades
4x Neophyte Hybrid (Webber): 4x Autopistol, 4x Blasting Charges, 4x Frag Grenades, 4x Webber
Neophyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Shotgun
Neophyte Hybrids [9 PL, 200pts]:
Proficient Planning: They Came From Below
Neophyte Hybrid (Icon): Autogun, Cult Icon
4x Neophyte Hybrid (Seismic): 4x Autopistol, 4x Blasting Charges, 4x
Frag Grenades, 4x Seismic Cannon
10x Neophyte Hybrid (Shotgun): 10x Autopistol, 10x Blasting Charges,
10x Cult Shotgun, 10x Frag Grenades
4x Neophyte Hybrid (Webber): 4x Autopistol, 4x Blasting Charges, 4x Frag Grenades, 4x Webber
Neophyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Shotgun

Elites

Kelermorph [3 PL, -1CP, 80pts]:
Relic: Wyrmtooth Rounds, Stratagem: Gene-sire’s Gifts
Nexos [3 PL, -1CP, 50pts]:
Relic: Cranial Inlay, Stratagem: Gene-sire’s Gifts
Purestrain Genestealers [8 PL, 141pts]:
Proficient Planning: Our Time is Nigh
9x Purestrain Genestealer: 9x Cult Claws and Talons
Reductus Saboteur [4 PL, -1CP, 70pts]:
Relic: Oppressor’s Bane, Stratagem: Relic
Sanctus [3 PL, 70pts]:
Cult Sniper Rifle

Heavy Support

Goliath Rockgrinder [6 PL, 110pts]:
Cache of Demolition Charges, Heavy Seismic Cannon
Goliath Rockgrinder [6 PL, 110pts]:
Cache of Demolition Charges, Heavy Seismic Cannon
Goliath Rockgrinder [6 PL, 110pts]:
Cache of Demolition Charges, Heavy Seismic Cannon

Dedicated Transport

Goliath Truck [5 PL, 90pts]:
Cache of Demolition Charges
Goliath Truck [5 PL, 90pts]:
Cache of Demolition Charges

Total: [102 PL, 2CP, 1,996pts]