This is the top three lists for Top Three AoS Lists for Bread or Dead 2025 that took place in Canada between the 4th and 5th of October 2025. It saw 29 players vying to be crowned champion in a 5-game tournament.
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The Top Three AoS Lists
Sylvaneth | Lords of the Clan
General’s Handbook 2025-26
Drops: 4
Spell Lore – Lore of the Deepwood
Manifestation Lore – Primal Energy (20 Points)
Battle Tactics Cards: Master The Paths and Restless Energy
General’s Regiment
Alarielle the Everqueen (680)
• General
Regiment 1
Scourge of Ghyran Drycha Hamadreth (300)
Spite-Revenants (160)
• Reinforced
Regiment 2
Branchwych (110)
• Warsinger
• Acorn of the Ages
Kurnoth Hunters with Kurnoth Scythes (380)
• Reinforced
Regiment 3
Belthanos, First Thorn of Kurnoth (350)
Faction Terrain
Awakened Wyldwood
Dr Lupo: Fred’s Sylvaneth army list is a classic example of the “monster mash” approach, featuring powerful units like Alarielle, Belthanos, and Drycha, along with several supporting models. Both Alarielle and Belthanos are designed to operate on the flanks, where they can crush enemy units and apply significant pressure. This strategy allows Fred to single out and focus on one unit with the support of Alarielle and Belthanos, powering through with one the other can utilize Strike & Fade, creating multiple threats for the opponent to manage.
One of the standout features of Fred’s list is the block of Kurnoth Hunters with Scythes, backed up by the Branchwych and Drycha. This combination brings several tactical advantages to the table. Drycha and the Branchwych can force a charging enemy unit to fight last and reduce the length of enemy charges, disrupting aggressive plays and protecting key assets. The Kurnoth Hunters with Scythes also have anti-charge capabilities, making them devastating on the counterattack. With recent points reductions, Kurnoth Hunters have become more accessible, allowing them to effectively hold flanks and objectives while the faster units create chaos elsewhere.
Recent Battlescroll updates have been a big win for Sylvaneth players. Points reductions and subtle tweaks have made units like Kurnoth Hunters, Drycha, and some other units more attractive than ever. As a result, I believe Sylvaneth armies are expected to become more common at competitive events.
Overall, Fred’s monster mash is a fantastic showcase of what Sylvaneth can do in the current meta. The list offers power, flexibility, and a toolkit full of surprises. If you’re looking for inspiration for your next list or just want to see what the forest spirits are capable of, this is a great place to start.
Flesh-eater Courts
Impassioned Serfs
General’s Handbook 2025-26
Drops: 3
Spell Lore – Lore of Madness
Prayer Lore – Rites of Delusion
Manifestation Lore – Aetherwrought Machineries
Battle Tactics Cards: Master the Paths and Restless Energy
General’s Regiment
Ushoran, Mortarch of Delusion (450)
• General
Crypt Horrors (320)
• Reinforced
Cryptguard (240)
• Reinforced
Cryptguard (240)
• Reinforced
Regiment 1
Abhorrant Cardinal (150)
• Charnel Vestments – (20) Points
Regiment 2
Abhorrant Ghoul King on Royal Terrorgheist (350)
• Stronger in Madness
• Savage Abomination
Royal Zombie Dragon (240)
Faction Terrain
Charnel Throne (10 Points)
Boggy: The deluded nobility of the Flesh-eater Courts rise again! This Impassioned Serfs list leans into the new General’s Handbook 2025-26 design space and showcases the best of what the updated FEC battletome has to offer — layered defensive tricks, reliable scoring, and a flexible hammer-and-anvil core that plays the mission exceptionally well.
With three drops, this army sits comfortably in the mid-drop category, allowing it to react or dictate tempo depending on the opponent. It’s built around Ushoran, Mortarch of Delusion, and two big reinforced bricks of Cryptguard backed by Crypt Horrors, supported by the versatile Abhorrant Cardinal and a Ghoul King on Terrorgheist with the ever-popular Stronger in Madness and Savage Abomination loadout.
The backbone of the list revolves around efficient battle tactic play. The
Flesh-eater Courts battle tactics cards — Master the Paths and Restless Energy — pair perfectly with this composition. The Royal Zombie Dragon often acts as the scoring piece for Restless Energy, taking advantage of the D6 post-setup move to pressure early objectives or reposition for control.
The Cardinal, stationed near the Charnel Throne, becomes a key support piece. With Charnel Vestments granting +2 to chant, he reliably shuts down wards and positive save modifiers — crucial utility in a meta packed with defensive stacking.
Ushoran himself takes centre stage (as any self-respecting Mortarch should), directing the court with his auras and command abilities. The Cryptguard and Horrors then do the real heavy lifting. Players often underestimate these units, but in this configuration they’re tougher than they look.
Each reinforced block of Cryptguard acts as a semi-independent fortress. They combine the Fight-First mechanic (once per turn) with the army’s battle formation ability that prevents pile-ins for 1 CP — meaning one unit fights first while the other locks the enemy in place. This synergy effectively forms an ultimate defensive wall, letting the Court grind opponents down rather than being swept away.
The Ghoul King on Royal Terrorgheist remains the army’s mobile hammer. With Stronger in Madness and Savage Abomination, it can hit hard and still soak a surprising amount of punishment. Combined with Ushoran’s support, the duo dominates the centre of the board and punishes anything that overextends.
The Royal Zombie Dragon plays a more utilitarian role: a fast, durable scoring piece that supports battle tactics, provides presence where needed, and leverages the army’s mobility tricks.
This list thrives when it’s allowed to control tempo. It rewards patient play, smart use of CP, and careful positioning of its layered defensive tools. Its biggest strength lies in its ability to trade well and outscore opponents on battle tactics.
So far, it’s performed impressively — taking 2nd place at the Bread or Dead tournament and proving that Flesh-eater Courts are far from brainless beasts. In the hands of a savvy general, these “Impassioned Serfs” are disciplined, deliberate, and surprisingly hard to kill.
This list exemplifies the current FEC meta — leveraging resilient bodies, strong centre-board control, and tactical flexibility. While it hasn’t yet faced heavy shooting armies, its ability to lock down melee engagements and reliably score keeps it firmly in competitive contention.
A well-balanced blend of madness and method — exactly what the Flesh-eater Courts should be.
Kruleboyz | Trophy Finga
General’s Handbook 2025-26
Drops: 5
Spell Lore – Lore of the Swamp
Manifestation Lore – Manifestations of Gorkamorka
Battle Tactics Cards: Intercept and Recover and Master The Paths
General’s Regiment
Kragnos, the End of Empires (580)
• General
Killaboss on Corpse-rippa Vulcha (290)
• Tough ‘Un
• Slippery Skumbag
Regiment 1
Scourge of Ghyran Swampboss Skumdrekk (250)
Regiment 2
Swampcalla Shaman with Pot-grot (130)
• Swamp Staff
Kruleboyz Monsta-killaz (120)
Regiment 3
Scourge of Ghyran Killaboss on Great Gnashtoof (160)
Regiments of Renown
Da Hurtlin’ Hogz (420)
Tuskboss on Maw-grunta
Maw-grunta Gougers
Faction Terrain
Skaregob Totem (20)
Final Tournament Placings
