This is the top three 40k lists for the Warhammer Fest that took place in England on the 29th and 30th of April. It involved 359 players vying to be crowned champion in a 9 game tournament.
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The Top Three 40k Lists
Pre-Game Stratagems: March of the Ancients, Hero of the Chapter x2, Warlord Trait, Scion of the Forge
Starting Command Points: 0
Warlord & Trait: Primaris Techmarine – Target Protocols
Army Trait: Combat Doctrines, Calculated Fury
Adeptus Astartes – [Iron Hands Successors] – Ark of Omen Detachment [Heavy Support] 6CP, [111PL, 2000pts]
Chapter Tactics: Whirlwind of Rage, Master Artisans
HQs
HQ: Primaris Techmarine [4PL, 70pts] (Warlord)
– Warlord Trait : Target Protocols (-1CP)
HQ: Primaris Lieutenant [5PL, 65pts]
– Master-Crafted Power Sword
– Neo-Volkite Pistol, Storm Shield
– Hero of the Chapter : Rites of War (-1CP)
Troops
TR: 5 Infiltrator [6PL, 100pts] Helix Gauntlet
Elites
EL: 10 Vanguard Veteran [14PL, 300pts] Jump Packs, Sergeant with Lightning Claw and Relic Blade, 8 Lightning Claw and Storm Shield, Lightning Claw and Grav Pistol
EL: 10 Scout [8PL, 120pts] Camo Cloaks, 9 Scout Sniper Rifle, Missile Launcher, Thunder Hammer
EL: Relic Contemptor Dreadnought [8PL, 195pts] 2 Twin Volkite Culverin, Cyclone Missile Launcher
Martial Legacy (-1CP)
March of the Ancients (-1CP)
Hero of the Chapter : Merciless Logic (-1CP)
Fast Attack
FA: Land Speeder Tornado [4PL, 70pts] Multi-Melta
FA: Land Speeder Tornado [4PL, 70pts] Multi-Melta
Heavy Support
HS: 5 Devastator [8PL, 125pts] Multi-Melta, 3 Grav-Cannon, Armorium Cherub, Sergeant with Combi-Melta and Thunder Hammer
HS: 5 Devastator [8PL, 125pts] Multi-Melta, 3 Grav-Cannon, Armorium Cherub, Sergeant with Combi-Melta and Thunder Hammer
HS: Repulsor [16PL, 220pts] Additional Ironhail Heavy Stubber, Twin Lascannon, Onslaught Gatling Cannon, Replace Auto Launchers with 2 Fragstorm Grenade Launchers, Icarus Rocket Pod
HS: 5 Desolation [8PL, 185pts] Vengor Launcher and Targeter Optics, 4 Super Krak Missile
HS: 5 Desolation [8PL, 185pts] Vengor Launcher and Targeter Optics, 4 Super Krak Missile
Scion of the Forge : Master-Crafted Weapon – Vengor Launcher (-1CP)
Dedicated Transport
DT: Land Speeder Storm [3PL, 50pts]
DT: Land Speeder Storm [3PL, 50pts]
DT: Drop Pod [4PL, 70pts]
Arks of Omen Detachment (Imperium – Astra Militarum) [120 PL, 8CP, 2,000pts]
Regimental Doctrine: Armoured Superiority, Swift as the Wind
HQ
Cadian Command Squad [7 PL, -2CP, 135pts]:
Commanding Authority, Relic: Legacy of Kalladius, Stratagem: Imperial Commander’s Armoury, Stratagem: Officer Cadre, WT: Front-LIne Combatant
Cadian Commander: Chainsword, Commanding Authority, Frag grenades, Laspistol
Cadian Veterans
Cadian Veteran w/ chainsword: Chainsword, Frag grenades, Laspistol
Cadian Veteran w/ Master-Vox: Frag grenades, Laspistol, Master Vox
Cadian Veteran w/ Medi-pack: Frag grenades, Lasgun, Medi-pack
Cadian Veteran w/ Regimental Standard: Frag grenades
Lasgun and Regimental Standard: Lasgun, Regimental Standard
Ogryn Bodyguard: Bullgryn Maul, Frag bombs, Slabshield
Cadian Command Squad [7 PL, -2CP, 135pts]:
Commanding Authority, Relic: Claw of the Desert Tigers, Stratagem: Imperial Commander’s Armoury, Stratagem: Officer Cadre, WT: Master Tactician
Cadian Commander: Commanding Authority, Frag grenades, Laspistol, Power sword
Cadian Veterans
Cadian Veteran w/ chainsword: Chainsword, Frag grenades, Laspistol
Cadian Veteran w/ Master-Vox: Frag grenades, Laspistol, Master Vox
Cadian Veteran w/ Medi-pack: Frag grenades, Lasgun, Medi-pack
Cadian Veteran w/ Regimental Standard: Frag grenades
Lasgun and Regimental Standard: Lasgun, Regimental Standard
Ogryn Bodyguard: Bullgryn Maul, Frag bombs, Slabshield
Lord Solar Leontus [9 PL, 170pts]: Commanding Authority, Warlord, WT: Grand Strategist
Troops
Cadian Shock Troops [3 PL, 65pts]
6x Shock Trooper: 6x Lasgun
Shock Trooper Sergeant: Drum-fed Autogun
Shock Trooper w/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
Shock Trooper w/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
Shock Trooper w/ Vox-caster: Lasgun, Vox-Caster
Cadian Shock Troops [3 PL, 65pts]
6x Shock Trooper: 6x Lasgun
Shock Trooper Sergeant: Drum-fed Autogun
Shock Trooper w/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
Shock Trooper w/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
Shock Trooper w/ Vox-caster: Lasgun, Vox-Caster
Cadian Shock Troops [3 PL, 65pts]
6x Shock Trooper: 6x Lasgun
Shock Trooper Sergeant: Drum-fed Autogun
Shock Trooper w/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
Shock Trooper w/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
Shock Trooper w/ Vox-caster: Lasgun, Vox-Caster
Cadian Shock Troops [3 PL, 65pts]
6x Shock Trooper: 6x Lasgun
Shock Trooper Sergeant: Drum-fed Autogun
Shock Trooper w/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
Shock Trooper w/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
Shock Trooper w/ Vox-caster: Lasgun, Vox-Caster
Elites
Sly Marbo [3 PL, 50pts]: Envenomed Blade, Frag grenades, Ripper Pistol
Tempestus Scions [10 PL, 110pts]
Tempestor: Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Plasma pistol
4x Tempestus Scion: 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Hot-shot Lasgun
Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag & Krak grenades, Plasma gun
Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag & Krak grenades, Plasma gun
Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag & Krak grenades, Hot-shot Volley Gun
Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag & Krak grenades, Hot-shot Volley Gun
Tempestus Scion w/ Vox-caster: Hot-shot Laspistol, Vox-Caster
Tempestus Scions [10 PL, 110pts]
Tempestor: Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Plasma pistol
4x Tempestus Scion: 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Hot-shot Lasgun
Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag & Krak grenades, Plasma gun
Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag & Krak grenades, Plasma gun
Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag & Krak grenades, Hot-shot Volley Gun
Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag & Krak grenades, Hot-shot Volley Gun
Tempestus Scion w/ Vox-caster: Hot-shot Laspistol, Vox-Caster
Tempestus Scions [10 PL, 110pts]
Tempestor: Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Plasma pistol
4x Tempestus Scion: 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Hot-shot Lasgun
Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag & Krak grenades, Plasma gun
Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag & Krak grenades, Plasma gun
Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag & Krak grenades, Hot-shot Volley Gun
Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag & Krak grenades, Hot-shot Volley Gun
Tempestus Scion w/ Vox-caster: Hot-shot Laspistol, Vox-Caster
Fast Attack
Armoured Sentinels [9 PL, 150pts]
Armoured Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon, Sentinel Chainsaw
Armoured Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon, Sentinel Chainsaw
Armoured Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon, Sentinel Chainsaw
Armoured Sentinels [9 PL, 145pts]
Armoured Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon, Sentinel Chainsaw
Armoured Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon, Sentinel Chainsaw
Armoured Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon
Scout Sentinels [9 PL, 135pts]
Scout Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon, Sentinel Chainsaw
Scout Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon, Sentinel Chainsaw
Scout Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon, Sentinel Chainsaw
Heavy Support
Rogal Dorn Battle Tank [15 PL, 320pts]: Armoured Tracks, Castigator Gatling Cannon, Heavy stubber, Knight of Piety, Stat Damage (Rogal Dorn)
2 Meltaguns: 2x Meltagun
2 Multi-meltas: 2x Multi-melta
Oppressor Cannon and Co-axial Autocannon: Co-axial Autocannon, Oppressor Cannon
Dedicated Transport
Chimera [5 PL, 85pts]: Chimera Heavy Flamer, Lasgun Arrays, Stat Damage (Chimera)
Heavy Flamer: Heavy flamer
Chimera [5 PL, 85pts]: Chimera Heavy Flamer, Lasgun Arrays, Stat Damage (Chimera)
Heavy Flamer: Heavy flamer
Total: [120 PL, 8CP, 2,000pts]
Arks of Omen Detachment (Aeldari – Craftworlds) [63 PL, 1,248pts, 4CP]
Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Fast Attack
Craftworld Selection
*Far-Flung Craftworld*: Masterful Shots, Swift Strikes
No Force Org Slot
Seer Council (Unit) [3 PL, 65pts]
Warlock Skyrunners: 4. Protect/Jinx
Warlock Skyrunner: Witchblade
HQ
Baharroth [7 PL, 160pts]
Farseer Skyrunner [6 PL, 135pts, -2CP]: 4. Crushing Orb, 4. Executioner, 5: Mark of the Incomparable Hunter, Stratagem: Champion of the Aeldari, Stratagem: Relic, Witchblade
Kurnous’ Bow
Elites
Dire Avengers [6 PL, 78pts]
5x Dire Avenger: 5x Avenger Shuriken Catapult, 5x Plasma Grenades
Dire Avenger Exarch: Two Avenger Shuriken Catapults
Striking Scorpions [5 PL, 110pts]
4x Striking Scorpion: 4x Mandiblasters, 4x Scorpion Chainsword, 4x Shuriken Pistol
Striking Scorpion Exarch: Biting Blade, Crushing Blows
Warlock Skyrunners [3 PL, 65pts]: 5. Quicken/Restrain
Warlock Skyrunner: Witchblade
Fast Attack
Shroud Runners [5 PL, 90pts]
3x Shroud Runner: 3x Ranger Long Rifle, 3x Scatter Laser, 3x Shuriken Pistol
Shroud Runners [5 PL, 90pts]
3x Shroud Runner: 3x Ranger Long Rifle, 3x Scatter Laser, 3x Shuriken Pistol
Vypers [3 PL, 40pts]
Vyper w/ Scatter Laser
Warp Spiders [6 PL, 135pts]
4x Warp Spider: 4x Death Spinner
Warp Spider Exarch: Two Death Spinners & Powerblades, Web of Deceit
Heavy Support
Night Spinner [8 PL, 150pts]: Crystal Targeting Matrix, Twin Shuriken Catapult
Support Weapons [3 PL, 65pts]: Support Weapon w/ D-Cannon
Support Weapons [3 PL, 65pts]: Support Weapon w/ D-Cannon
Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Harlequins) [35 PL, 750pts, -1CP]
Saedath Characterisation: Light: Blaze of Light
HQ
Shadowseer [5 PL, 100pts]: 1. Twilight Pathways (Blessing), 3. Mirror of Minds (Witchfire), Shuriken Pistol, Warlord
Troops
Troupe [4 PL, 65pts]
Lead Player: Harlequin’s Blade, Shuriken Pistol
Player: Harlequin’s Blade, Shuriken Pistol
Player: Harlequin’s Blade, Shuriken Pistol
Player: Harlequin’s Blade, Shuriken Pistol
Player: Harlequin’s Blade, Shuriken Pistol
Troupe [4 PL, 75pts]
Lead Player: Harlequin’s Blade, Shuriken Pistol
Player: Harlequin’s Blade, Shuriken Pistol
Player: Harlequin’s Blade, Shuriken Pistol
Player: Harlequin’s Kiss, Shuriken Pistol
Player: Harlequin’s Embrace, Shuriken Pistol
Elites
Death Jester [4 PL, 110pts, -1CP]: 1: Favour of Cegorach, Harvester of Torment, Stratagem: Champion of the Aeldari
Solitaire [6 PL, 110pts]
Fast Attack
Skyweavers [4 PL, 100pts]
Skyweaver: Skyweaver Haywire Cannon, Star Bolas
Skyweaver: Skyweaver Haywire Cannon, Star Bolas
Dedicated Transport
Starweaver [4 PL, 95pts]
Starweaver [4 PL, 95pts]
Total: [98 PL, 1,998pts, 3CP]
Arks of Omen Detachment (Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – Dark Angels) [115 PL, 1,990pts, ]
Configuration
**Chapter Selector**: Custom Chapter, Dark Angels Successor, Stalwart, Whirlwind of Rage
Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Elites
Stratagems
Stratagem: Honoured by the Rock [-1CP]
Agents of the Imperium
Inquisitor [4 PL, 60pts]: Bolt pistol, Chainsword, Hereticus – Scourging, Ordo Hereticus, Psyker
HQ
Librarian [6 PL, 105pts]: 1) Mind Worm, 3) Righteous Repugnance, Boltgun, Force sword, Jump Pack
Primaris Chaplain on Bike [8 PL, 135pts, -2CP]: 1. Litany of Faith (Aura), 6. Canticle of Hate (Aura), Chapter Command: Master of Sanctity, Litany of Hate (Aura), Stratagem: Relic, Stratagem: Warlord Trait, The Vox Espiritum, Warlord, Wise Orator
Elites
Bladeguard Ancient [6 PL, 90pts, -2CP]: Chapter Command: Chapter Ancient, Pennant of Remembrance, Steadfast Example, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter, Stratagem: Relic of the Chapter
Bladeguard Veteran Squad [10 PL, 210pts]
5x Bladeguard Veteran: 5x Frag & Krak grenades, 5x Heavy Bolt Pistol, 5x Master-crafted power sword, 5x Storm Shield
Bladeguard Veteran Sergeant: Heavy Bolt Pistol
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
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
Deathwing Command Squad [10 PL, 105pts]: Watcher in the Dark
Deathwing Sergeant
Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
Deathwing Terminator
Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
Deathwing Terminator
Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
Deathwing Terminator Squad [18 PL, 330pts]: Watcher in the Dark
Deathwing Sergeant
Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
Deathwing Terminator
Cyclone Missile Launcher, Thunder Hammer, Storm Shield
Deathwing Terminator
Cyclone Missile Launcher, Thunder Hammer, Storm Shield
Deathwing Terminator
Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
Deathwing Terminator
Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
Deathwing Terminator
Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
Deathwing Terminator
Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
Deathwing Terminator
Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
Deathwing Terminator
Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
Deathwing Terminator
Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
Deathwing Terminator Squad [18 PL, 330pts]: Watcher in the Dark
Deathwing Sergeant
Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
Deathwing Terminator
Cyclone Missile Launcher, Thunder Hammer, Storm Shield
Deathwing Terminator
Cyclone Missile Launcher, Thunder Hammer, Storm Shield
Deathwing Terminator
Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
Deathwing Terminator
Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
Deathwing Terminator
Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
Deathwing Terminator
Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
Deathwing Terminator
Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
Deathwing Terminator
Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
Deathwing Terminator
Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
Ravenwing Apothecary [5 PL, 90pts, -1CP]: Rites of War, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter
Black Knight Bike: Astartes grenade launcher
Ravenwing Champion [4 PL, 60pts]
Black Knight Bike: Plasma Talon
Fast Attack
Attack Bike Squad [2 PL, 50pts]
Attack Bike: Multi-melta
Heavy Support
Eliminator Squad [4 PL, 75pts]: Las Fusil
Eliminator Sergeant: Instigator Bolt Carbine
2x Eliminators: 2x Bolt pistol, 2x Camo cloak, 2x Frag & Krak grenades
Auxiliary Support Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Agents of the Imperium) [1 PL, 10pts]
|Faction Selection: Agents of the Imperium
Elites
Acolytes [1 PL, 10pts]: Ordo Hereticus
Acolyte: Hot-Shot Lasgun, Laspistol
Total: [116 PL, 2,000pts]