This is the top three Old World lists for the Hanoi Iron Hammer Grand Tournament that took place in Vietnam between 23rd and 24th of May 2026. It saw 13 players vying to be crowned champion in a 3-game tournament, and was a great highlight for a budding South East Asian scene.

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The Event

Some fabulous looking armies took to the tabletop, facing off in Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital using the matched play guide missions. This is the second year of this tournament, which last year was won by Orcs & Goblins! Building and maintaining a community is fun and rewarding, and it is great to see events popping up all around the world 🌏 Congratulations to Xenoph and all the attendees!

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The Top Three Old World Lists

Duy Anh’s list relies heavily on the shooting ability of 3 Grand Cannons and the Sky Lanterns, with the powerful Shugengan Lords able to back up infantry or finish of units damaged by shooting. The smaller blocks of core units are useful for scoring, but this list might suffer if the cannons fail to hit big targets, or against lots of tough, manoeuvrable units.

Duy Anh Cathay [2000 pts]
Warhammer: The Old World, Grand Cathay, Grand Melee + Combined Arms

Shugengan Lord, Iron talons, Heavy armour, Wizard [Level 4 Wizard], Lore of Yin, Great Spirit Longma, The Monkey King’s Wisdom, Scrolls of Wei-jin, Learned Feng Shi Bo, Illusion – 384

Shugengan Lord, Iron talons, Heavy armour, Wizard [Level 3 Wizard], Lore of Yin, General, Great Spirit Longma, Lore Familiar, The Sword of Reason, Illusion – 349

17 Jade Warriors, Shields, Heavy armour, Standard bearer [Icon of Heavenly Fury], Full Command – 199

17 Jade Warriors, Shields, Heavy armour, Standard bearer [Monster Hunter’s Tapestry], Full Command – 179

11 Peasant Levy, Long spears, No armour, Skirmishers – 44

10 Peasant Levy, Warbows, No armour, Skirmishers – 40

10 Peasant Levy, Warbows, No armour, Skirmishers – 40

Cathayan Grand Cannon, Grand cannon, Light armour, Ogre Loader – 165

Cathayan Grand Cannon, Grand cannon, Light armour, Ogre Loader – 165

Cathayan Grand Cannon, Grand cannon, Light armour, Ogre Loader – 165

Sky Lantern, Sky Lantern Crane Guns, 4+ – 135

Sky Lantern, Sky Lantern Crane Guns, 4+ – 13

Max’s list has the formidable Vampire Counts combo of a tough and hard hitting Grave Guard block, and multiple ethereal threats. The Grave Guard lean on the weapon skill buff from the Wight Lord’s Helm of Commandment, ensuring that anything they run into will get pinned down. This list is all about positioning, as movement of the Grave Guard is key to controlling the board, and units like the necromancers, hexwraiths and banshees need to make sure they are not killed cheaply.

Max Necromancy Bomb [1999 pts]
Warhammer: The Old World, Vampire Counts, Grand Melee + Combined Arms

Master Necromancer, Wizard [Level 4 Wizard], General, On foot, Sceptre of De Noirot, Spell Familiar, Flying Carpet, Necromancy – 250

Master Necromancer, Wizard [Level 3 Wizard], Mortis Engine, Spell Familiar, Talisman of Protection, Necromancy – 370

Necromantic Acolyte, Wizard [Level 2 Wizard], On foot, Dark Magic – 90

Wight Lord, Heavy armour, Battle Standard Bearer, On foot, Helm of Commandment, Charmed Shield – 110

Tomb Banshee – 90

Tomb Banshee – 90

29 Grave Guard, Heavy armour, Shields, Seneschal [Charmed Shield], Standard bearer [Drakenhof Banner], Full Command – 392

32 Zombies, Standard bearer – 101

32 Zombies, Standard bearer – 101

3 Fell Bats, Claws and fangs (Hand weapons) – 45

Black Coach, Spectral scythe, Iron-shod hooves (Hand weapons) – 205

5 Hexwraiths, Great weapons, Skeletal hooves (Hand weapons) – 155

Thắng’s Warriors of Chaos are led by two spectacular Chaos Dragons, both of which want to get into the fray and comfortable taking on units alone. These are backed up by several ambushing or fast moving units, as well as two tough gigantic spawns that serve as a useful distraction. However, with so much depending on the dragons, if they fail impetuous or end up in the wrong place, it’s game over.

Thắng Chaos [1998 pts]
Warhammer: The Old World, Warriors of Chaos, Grand Melee + Combined Arms

Exalted Champion, Great weapon, Heavy armour, Mark of Chaos [Mark of Tzeentch], General, Chaos Dragon, 2x Favour of the Gods, Armour of Meteoric Iron, Crown of Everlasting Conquest – 494

Sorcerer Lord, Heavy armour, Mark of Chaos [Mark of Nurgle], Wizard [Level 3 Wizard], Chaos Dragon, Favour of the Gods, Daemonology – 495

21 Chaos Marauders, Light armour, Shields, Chaotic Cult [None], Formation [Close Order], Unnatural Fortitude, Full Command – 206

5 Marauder Horsemen, Cavalry spears, Light armour, Shields, Chaotic Cult [None], Ambushers, Formation [Open Order] – 65

5 Marauder Horsemen, Cavalry spears, Light armour, Shields, Chaotic Cult [None], Ambushers, Formation [Open Order] – 65

11 Chaos Marauders, Light armour, Shields, Chaotic Cult [None], Formation [Close Order] – 77

4 Chaos Knights, Lances, Shields, Heavy armour, Barding, Mark of Chaos [Mark of Khorne] – 124

1 Dragon Ogres, Great weapons, Heavy armour – 66

1 Dragon Ogres, Great weapons, Heavy armour – 66

Gigantic Spawn of Chaos, Slashing talons, Gnashing maws, Heavy armour (Scaly skin), Gigantic Spawn of Nurgle – 170

Gigantic Spawn of Chaos, Slashing talons, Gnashing maws, Heavy armour (Scaly skin), Gigantic Spawn of Nurgle – 170