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Top Three AoS Lists for the Aotearoa (New Zealand) Age of Sigmar Masters 2022

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This is the top three AoS lists for the Aotearoa Masters Grand Tournament that took place in New Zealand on the 20th and 21st of May. It involved 18 players vying to be crowned champion in a 5-game tournament.

As this event had less than 20 players attending there won’t be any list comments here as the guys will be concentrating on the larger events of the week.

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The Top Three AoS Lists

Allegiance: Disciples of Tzeentch
– Change Coven: Guild of Summoners
– Grand Strategy: Master of Destiny
– Triumphs: bloodthirsty

Leaders
Changecaster, Herald of Tzeentch (150)**
– Artefact: The Eternal Shroud
– Lore of Change: Bolt of Tzeentch
– Lore of Change: Treason of Tzeentch
Curseling, Eye of Tzeentch (200)**
General
– Command Trait: Cult Demagogue
– Lore of Fate: Shield of Fate
– Lore of Fate: Arcane Suggestion
– Aspect of the Champion: Tunnel Master
Magister (140)**
Lore of Fate: Glimpse of Future
– Lore of Fate: Shield of Fate
Contorted Epitome (190)*
Universal Spell Lore: Flaming Weapon
– Universal Spell Lore: Ghost-mist
– Allies

Battleline
20 x Pink Horrors of Tzeentch (500)*
Reinforced x 1
10 x Kairic Acolytes (120)*
7x Pair of Cursed Blades
– 3x Cursed Glaives
10 x Kairic Acolytes (120)*
7x Pair of Cursed Blades
– 3x Cursed Glaives
10 x Tzaangors (180)*
10x Pair of Savage Blade

Units
3 x Tzaangor Skyfires (190)*

Endless Spells & Invocations
Burning Sigil of Tzeentch (60)
Ravenak’s Gnashing Jaws (70)
Daemonic Simulacrum (70)

Core Battalions
*Battle Regiment
**Command Entourage – Magnificent

Additional Enhancements
Spell

Total: 1990 / 2000
Reinforced Units: 1 / 4
Allies: 190 / 400
Wounds: 94
Drops: 4

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Allegiance: Beasts of Chaos
Greatfray: Darkwalkers
– Mortal Realm: Ghur
– Grand Strategy: Take What’s Theirs
– Triumphs: Bloodthirsty

Leaders
Doombull (180)*
General
– Command Trait: Bestial Cunning
– Artefact: Brayblast Trumpet
– Aspect of the Champion: Leadership of the Alpha
Great Bray-Shaman (95)*
Lore of the Twisted Wilds: Wild Rampage

Battleline
10 x Ungors (80)*
Mauls & Half-Shields
20 x Ungor Raiders (230)*
Reinforced x 1
9 x Bullgors (630)*
Pairs of Axes
– Reinforced x 2

Units
6 x Beasts of Chaos Tzaangor Enlightened on Discs of Tzeentch (430)*
Reinforced x 1
10 x Chaos Warhounds (110)*

Behemoths
Ghorgon (240)*

Core Battalions
*Battle Regiment

Total: 1995 / 2000
Reinforced Units: 4 / 4
Allies: 0 / 400
Wounds: 129
Drops: 1

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Allegiance: Gloomspite Gitz
– Gittish Horde: King’s Gitz
– Mortal Realm: Ghur
– Grand Strategy: Chasing the Moon
– Triumphs: Indomitable

Leaders
Dankhold Troggboss (200)*
General
– Command Trait: Loonskin
– Artefact: Glowy Howzit
Fungoid Cave-Shaman (90)***
Artefact: Staff of Sneaky Stealin’
– Lore of the Moonclans: The Hand of Gork
Skragrott, The Loonking (210)***
Lore of the Moonclans: The Hand of Gork
Webspinner Shaman (65)***
Lore of the Spiderfang: Curse of da Spider God
Squigboss with Gnasha-squig (100)**
Aspect of the Champion: Tunnel Master

Battleline
3 x Fellwater Troggoths (160)*
6 x Rockgut Troggoths (320)*
Reinforced x 1
3 x Rockgut Troggoths (160)*
40 x Moonclan Shootas (250)***
Reinforced x 1
24 x Squig Herd (260)**
Reinforced x 1

Units
5 x Gobbapalooza (160)*
Spell1: Lore of the Moonclans: Itchy Nuisance

Endless Spells & Invocations
Loonskin Scuttletide (0)

Core Battalions
*Battle Regiment
**Galletian Command
***Warlord

Total: 1975 / 2000
Reinforced Units: 3 / 4
Allies: 0 / 400
Wounds: 172
Drops: 7

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Allegiance: Stormcast Eternals
Stormhost: Hallowed Knights (Scions of the Storm)
– Mortal Realm: Ghur
– Grand Strategy: Take What’s Theirs
– Triumphs: Inspired

Leaders
Gardus Steel Soul (170)*
Lord-Castellant (160)*
Aspect of the Champion: Tunnel Master
Knight-Draconis (300)*
– General
– Command Trait: Master of Magic
– Artefact: Arcane Tome (Universal Artefact)
– Mount Trait: Scintillating Trail

Battleline
5 x Judicators with Boltstorm Crossbows (190)*
4 x Stormdrake Guard (680)*
– Drakerider’s Warblade
– Reinforced x 1
5 x Vanquishers (110)*

Units
2 x Dracothian Guard Tempestors (220)*
1 x Stormstrike Chariot (170)*

Core Battalions
*Battle Regiment

Additional Enhancements
Holy Command: Call for Aid

Total: 2000 / 2000
Reinforced Units: 1 / 4
Allies: 0 / 400
Wounds: 105
Drops: 1

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Final Tournament Placings

AoS Meta Stats W/Ending 14th May 2023

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Disclaimer

The data contained inside this article is only Woehammer’s interpretation. There are differing methods and analyses of the data available from Games Workshop and Honest Wargamer, whose methodology differs slightly from our own.

All of these sources should be viewed as a collective whole to allow you to gather a larger picture of the Age of Sigmar meta. The win rates, while accurate for events we have on record so far, are likely to change in the coming weeks and shouldn’t be the single point of reference for a factions strength.

How Win Rates are Calculated

All of our data is pulled from two day single events. We split all draws between the wins and losses of a faction evenly, as we believe this provides a fair reflection of a factions win rate. For example, as a player, you may achieve 2 wins, 2 losses, and a draw at an event. Some sites will only count the wins towards the faction rate, so in this case, 40% (2/5=0.4). Woehammer includes half of the draws, so our result would be 50% (2.5/5=0.5).

We have also included a confidence interval based on the sample size and their results. This interval has a 95% confidence rate. What does this mean? Essentially, we’re 95% sure that the win rate of the faction will fall inside this band at the release of the next battlescroll.

We have decided to include this as each factions win rates can (and will) fluctuate as more and more players post their results. While the faction win rate may be that specified right now, it is more than likely to change in the future. So when looking at a win rate, take into account the number of players who have posted results, as well as the upper and lower limit of that 95% confidence interval. This will give a good indication of the future win rate of that faction.

Event Submission

If you have organised an event that doesn’t appear in our database and has the following minimum requirements to be included:

  • Two Day Event
  • Singles Event
  • Minimum of 8 players

Then why not complete the form attached and send the results to thewoehammer@gmail.com? We’ll include them the next time we produce the stats.

Data Overview

Tournaments Included:

  • Clash of the Titans ’23
  • Age of Sigmar – Chaos Unleashed
  • The London Open
  • The Icebreaker GT 2023
  • Hampshire Grand Tournament
  • Valleycon 2023
  • Trouble at Mill
  • Rum and Rumble
  • Warpstone Wars GT
  • Grand Clash 2023
  • Charlotte Karnage
  • Smash & Bash 2023
  • Seek Refuge from Spring Showers
  • West Coast GT
  • HAST2: Who Let the Dogs Out?
  • Border War 2023
  • Welsh Open
  • Highground Brewsky GT
  • Spring Rubicon 2023 GT
  • Warhammer Fest
  • El Bunker: a Matter of Honour

Faction Win Rates

As we have now included a confidence interval within our data based on the sample size and results, we have now included all factions within the below tables regardless of their player base.

Win Rates

You’ll see in the chart above that each faction shows its current win rate as a % inside a text box. The paler green and yellow segments show the margin of error of that win rate. We predict with 95% confidence that the win rate will be within the paler bars upon the release of the next battlescroll.

Remember that a lot of the data sets for these factions is still very small and are likely to sway a considerable amount over the next few weeks. So take the info included in this article with a massive helping of salt.

This week sees Soulblight Gravelords maintain up to

first place in our win rate table with 63%.

If you wish to view our traditional win rate chart without the margin of confidence:

Player Results by Wins

This graph has at least two purposes. Firstly, it shows the faction popularity by the number of players, and secondly, it breaks down those players’ results in terms of the number of wins they achieve.

Here, we’ve included all the factions that have been played to date, as there is no benefit in removing those with a small sample size.

Stormcast Eternals (44%) continue to have been left on the shelves in favour of Slaves to Darkness (44%). Gloomspite Gitz (55%) also has jumped up a few places and now has taken the number one spot from Slaves as well. This is likely due to the last Battlescroll having little to no effect on their play as they continue with a 55% win rate.

Faction Popularity

With the recent release of the Gloomspite Gitz tome, we’re also seeing a large number of players jump to the revamped destruction faction.

The full list month-by-month is below:

When looking at the above table, bear in mind that this is the worldwide meta, and region to region or even city to city may differ. So while this gives us a general idea of the meta worldwide it may not be representative of your local meta.

We’re seeing (as always) a massive spike in the player base of the new tomes that have been released and fall off on the older Tomes. This is to be expected really as competitive players jump around following the “Oooo shiny” method of collecting. They’ll likely always be a strong base for Stormcast Eternals (45%), thanks to them appearing in nearly all beginner army sets, as magazine collections and the feature of many stories in Age of Sigmar.

Players Achieving 5-0 Wins, Tournaments in Winning Positions and 3 Wins from 3

Out of all the players using that faction (shown in brackets next to the faction name), this graph shows the number achieving a whitewash at a GT with 5 wins from 5. Those achieving 4 wins from 4 after the fourth round and those achieving 3 wins from 3 after the 3rd round. Take into account that those who achieve 5-0 are included in the numbers of 4 wins from 4 and 3 wins from 3. Likewise, those achieving 4 from 4 are included with the 3 from 3 data.

Gloomspite Gitz (55%), although seem to have a large amount of players reaching 3 wins from 3, but seem to be unable to convert this into 4 from 4, likely thanks to the other strong Battletomes floating around at the moment.

Results Split

This chart tells you which factions are more capable of achieving positive results at tournaments. Eight factions in this list have over 50% of their players achieving a minimum of 3 wins at GT’s. With four of those achieving over 60% of their player base managing 3 or more wins. I find it interesting that nearly 70% of Hedonites of Slaanesh (57%) players are able to achieve 3 or more wins, but only 2% are able to achieve the full 5. Thats a huge drop off, and suggests that they really suffer in the final round or two of GT’s when they are coming up against the top tier armies such as Kharadron Overlords (59%) and Blades of Khorne (59%).

Conclusions

If you’re planning your list for a GT, look at the data as a whole. Don’t just look at our data either, look at TSN and also GW. Get a big picture, use these.sites as sources to make your own informed opinion on the meta. Think about which armies are popular, as you’ll likely face at least one or two of these armies at some point during an event, especially in the earlier rounds.

Look at those factions that are regularly in a tournament winning position and winning GTs, as these are likely to be your opponents in the later rounds. I believe you should look at building a list that is able to cope with playing the following factions at some point in a GT if you’re looking to compete;

  • Slaves to Darkness
  • Stormcast Eternals
  • Hedonites of Slaanesh
  • Blades of Khorne
  • Gloomspite Gitz
  • Kharadron Overlords

But also, if you’re playing a local GT with your club, then bear in mind that meta may be completely different to those given in the stats above. All of what is presented here, should be taken with a pinch of salt, but hopefully it gives you some guidance when it comes to list construction, or even army choice if you’re looking to play Age of Sigmar.

Our Database

This is our most copy of our database.

AoS Meta Stats W/Ending 7th May 2023

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Disclaimer

The data contained inside this article is only Woehammer’s interpretation. There are differing methods and analyses of the data available from Games Workshop and Honest Wargamer, whose methodology differs slightly from our own.

All of these sources should be viewed as a collective whole to allow you to gather a larger picture of the Age of Sigmar meta. The win rates, while accurate for events we have on record so far, are likely to change in the coming weeks and shouldn’t be the single point of reference for a factions strength.

How Win Rates are Calculated

All of our data is pulled from two day single events. We split all draws between the wins and losses of a faction evenly, as we believe this provides a fair reflection of a factions win rate. For example, as a player, you may achieve 2 wins, 2 losses, and a draw at an event. Some sites will only count the wins towards the faction rate, so in this case, 40% (2/5=0.4). Woehammer includes half of the draws, so our result would be 50% (2.5/5=0.5).

We have also included a confidence interval based on the sample size and their results. This interval has a 95% confidence rate. What does this mean? Essentially, we’re 95% sure that the win rate of the faction will fall inside this band at the release of the next battlescroll.

We have decided to include this as each factions win rates can (and will) fluctuate as more and more players post their results. While the faction win rate may be that specified right now, it is more than likely to change in the future. So when looking at a win rate, take into account the number of players who have posted results, as well as the upper and lower limit of that 95% confidence interval. This will give a good indication of the future win rate of that faction.

Event Submission

If you have organised an event that doesn’t appear in our database and has the following minimum requirements to be included:

  • Two Day Event
  • Singles Event
  • Minimum of 8 players

Then why not complete the form attached and send the results to thewoehammer@gmail.com? We’ll include them the next time we produce the stats.

Data Overview

Tournaments Included:

  • Clash of the Titans ’23
  • Age of Sigmar – Chaos Unleashed
  • The London Open
  • The Icebreaker GT 2023
  • Hampshire Grand Tournament
  • Valleycon 2023
  • Trouble at Mill
  • Rum and Rumble
  • Warpstone Wars GT
  • Grand Clash 2023
  • Charlotte Karnage
  • Smash & Bash 2023
  • Seek Refuge from Spring Showers
  • West Coast GT
  • HAST2: Who Let the Dogs Out?
  • Border War 2023
  • Welsh Open
  • Highground Brewsky GT
  • Spring Rubicon 2023 GT
  • Warhammer Fest
  • El Bunker: a Matter of Honour

Faction Win Rates

As we have now included a confidence interval within our data based on the sample size and results, we have now included all factions within the below tables regardless of their player base.

Win Rates

You’ll see in the chart above that each faction shows its current win rate as a % inside a text box. The paler green and yellow segments show the margin of error of that win rate. We predict with 95% confidence that the win rate will be within the paler bars upon the release of the next battlescroll.

Remember that a lot of the data sets for these factions is still very small and are likely to sway a considerable amount over the next few weeks. So take the info included in this article with a massive helping of salt.

This week sees Soulblight Gravelords move up to first place in our win rate table with 63%. While previous leaders Kharadron Overlords fall from 60% to 58%.

If you wish to view our traditional win rate chart without the margin of confidence:

Player Results by Wins

This graph has at least two purposes. Firstly, it shows the faction popularity by the number of players, and secondly, it breaks down those players’ results in terms of the number of wins they achieve.

Here, we’ve included all the factions that have been played to date, as there is no benefit in removing those with a small sample size.

Stormcast Eternals (45%) continue to have been left on the shelves in favour of Slaves to Darkness (45%). Gloomspite Gitz (55%) also have jumped up a few places and now have taken the number one spot from Slaves as well. This is likely due to the last Battlescroll having little to no effect on their playas they continue with a 55% win rate.

Faction Popularity

With the recent release of the Gloomspite Gitz tome, we’re also seeing a large number of players jump to the revamped destruction faction.

The full list month-by-month is below:

When looking at the above table, bear in mind that this is the worldwide meta, and region to region or even city to city may differ. So while this gives us a general idea of the meta worldwide it may not be representative of your local meta.

We’re seeing (as always) a massive spike in the player base of the new tomes that have been released and fall off on the older Tomes. This is to be expected really as competitive players jump around following the “Oooo shiny” method of collecting. They’ll likely always be a strong base for Stormcast Eternals (45%), thanks to them appearing in nearly all beginner army sets, as magazine collections and the feature of many stories in Age of Sigmar.

Players Achieving 5-0 Wins, Tournaments in Winning Positions and 3 Wins from 3

Out of all the players using that faction (shown in brackets next to the faction name), this graph shows the number achieving a whitewash at a GT with 5 wins from 5. Those achieving 4 wins from 4 after the fourth round and those achieving 3 wins from 3 after the 3rd round. Take into account that those who achieve 5-0 are included in the numbers of 4 wins from 4 and 3 wins from 3. Likewise, those achieving 4 from 4 are included with the 3 from 3 data.

Gloomspite Gitz (55%), although seem to have a large amount of players reaching 3 wins from 3, but seem to be unable to convert this into 4 from 4, likely thanks to the other strong Battletomes floating around at the moment.

Results Split

This chart tells you which factions are more capable of achieving positive results at tournaments. Eight factions in this list have over 50% of their players achieving a minimum of 3 wins at GT’s. With four of those achieving over 60% of their player base managing 3 or more wins. I find it interesting that nearly 70% of Hedonites of Slaanesh (57%) players are able to achieve 3 or more wins, but only 2% are able to achieve the full 5. Thats a huge drop off, and suggests that they really suffer in the final round or two of GT’s when they are coming up against the top tier armies such as Kharadron Overlords (58%) and Blades of Khorne (59%).

Conclusions

If you’re planning your list for a GT, look at the data as a whole. Don’t just look at our data either, look at TSN and also GW. Get a big picture, use these.sites as sources to make your own informed opinion on the meta. Think about which armies are popular, as you’ll likely face at least one or two of these armies at some point during an event, especially in the earlier rounds.

Look at those factions that are regularly in a tournament winning position and winning GTs, as these are likely to be your opponents in the later rounds. I believe you should look at building a list that is able to cope with playing the following factions at some point in a GT if you’re looking to compete;

  • Slaves to Darkness
  • Stormcast Eternals
  • Hedonites of Slaanesh
  • Blades of Khorne
  • Gloomspite Gitz
  • Kharadron Overlords

But also, if you’re playing a local GT with your club, then bear in mind that meta may be completely different to those given in the stats above. All of what is presented here, should be taken with a pinch of salt, but hopefully it gives you some guidance when it comes to list construction, or even army choice if you’re looking to play Age of Sigmar.

Our Database

This is our most copy of our database.

AoS Meta Stats W/Ending 30th April 2023

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Disclaimer

The data contained inside this article is only Woehammer’s interpretation. There are differing methods and analyses of the data available from Games Workshop and Honest Wargamer, whose methodology differs slightly from our own.

All of these sources should be viewed as a collective whole to allow you to gather a larger picture of the Age of Sigmar meta. The win rates, while accurate for events we have on record so far, are likely to change in the coming weeks and shouldn’t be the single point of reference for a factions strength.

How Win Rates are Calculated

All of our data is pulled from two day single events. We split all draws between the wins and losses of a faction evenly, as we believe this provides a fair reflection of a factions win rate. For example, as a player, you may achieve 2 wins, 2 losses, and a draw at an event. Some sites will only count the wins towards the faction rate, so in this case, 40% (2/5=0.4). Woehammer includes half of the draws, so our result would be 50% (2.5/5=0.5).

We have also included a confidence interval based on the sample size and their results. This interval has a 95% confidence rate. What does this mean? Essentially, we’re 95% sure that the win rate of the faction will fall inside this band at the release of the next battlescroll.

We have decided to include this as each factions win rates can (and will) fluctuate as more and more players post their results. While the faction win rate may be that specified right now, it is more than likely to change in the future. So when looking at a win rate, take into account the number of players who have posted results, as well as the upper and lower limit of that 95% confidence interval. This will give a good indication of the future win rate of that faction.

Event Submission

If you have organised an event that doesn’t appear in our database and has the following minimum requirements to be included:

  • Two Day Event
  • Singles Event
  • Minimum of 8 players

Then why not complete the form attached and send the results to thewoehammer@gmail.com? We’ll include them the next time we produce the stats.

Data Overview

Tournaments Included:

  • Clash of the Titans ’23
  • Age of Sigmar – Chaos Unleashed
  • The London Open
  • The Icebreaker GT 2023
  • Hampshire Grand Tournament
  • Valleycon 2023
  • Trouble at Mill
  • Rum and Rumble
  • Warpstone Wars GT
  • Grand Clash 2023
  • Charlotte Karnage
  • Smash & Bash 2023
  • Seek Refuge from Spring Showers
  • West Coast GT
  • HAST2: Who Let the Dogs Out?
  • Border War 2023
  • Welsh Open
  • Highground Brewsky GT
  • Spring Rubicon 2023 GT
  • Warhammer Fest
  • El Bunker: a Matter of Honour

Faction Win Rates

As we have now included a confidence interval within our data based on the sample size and results, we have now included all factions within the below tables regardless of their player base.

Win Rates

You’ll see in the chart above that each faction shows its current win rate as a % inside a text box. The paler green and yellow segments show the margin of error of that win rate. We predict with 95% confidence that the win rate will be within the paler bars upon the release of the next battlescroll.

Remember that a lot of the data sets for these factions is still very small and are likely to sway a considerable amount over the next few weeks. So take the info included in this article with a massive helping of salt.

Here we go again then! Another Battlescroll starting to kick off. With no suprise to anyone, Kharadron Overlords (60%) are leading the way with Blades of Khorne (60%), the new Soulblight Gravelords (58%) and Hedonites of Slaanesh (57%) hot on their heels. All of these books have been released within the last couple of months, which unfortunately would suggest some power creep in the books, or possibly a relaxation of the review process that we’ve seen in the previous tomes. I can only assume at this point that this could be due to the writing staff now upping their workload with 4th Edition as we close on a year until it’s release. Are the writers having as much time to work on these Battletomes as before? Have we seen a regurgitation of rules from other books to save time?

Also, with being a fresh battlescroll which didn’t actually seem to affect these top armies that much, we’re likely to have this as the status quo now for a good long while until the next General Handbook release. Unless of course, they decide to do some kind of emergency adjustment? But I doubt they’ll do that, and just use the time to gather data to sharpen the effect of the next battlescroll and handbook release.

Like I said, this is my assumption, and I’m by no way saying this IS what is happening.

If you wish to view our traditional win rate chart without the margin of confidence:

Player Results by Wins

This graph has at least two purposes. Firstly, it shows the faction popularity by the number of players, and secondly, it breaks down those players’ results in terms of the number of wins they achieve.

Here, we’ve included all the factions that have been played to date, as there is no benefit in removing those with a small sample size.

Stormcast Eternals (44%) continue to have been left on the shelves in favour of Slaves to Darkness (48%). Gloomspite Gitz (55%) also have jumped up a few places and now have taken the number one spot from Slaves as well. This is likely due to the last Battlescroll having little to no effect on their playas they continue with a 55% win rate.

Faction Popularity

With the recent release of the Gloomspite Gitz tome, we’re also seeing a large number of players jump to the revamped destruction faction.

The full list month-by-month is below:

When looking at the above table, bear in mind that this is the worldwide meta, and region to region or even city to city may differ. So while this gives us a general idea of the meta worldwide it may not be representative of your local meta.

We’re seeing (as always) a massive spike in the player base of the new tomes that have been released and fall off on the older Tomes. This is to be expected really as competitive players jump around following the “Oooo shiny” method of collecting. They’ll likely always be a strong base for Stormcast Eternals (44%), thanks to them appearing in nearly all beginner army sets, as magazine collections and the feature of many stories in Age of Sigmar.

Players Achieving 5-0 Wins, Tournaments in Winning Positions and 3 Wins from 3

Out of all the players using that faction (shown in brackets next to the faction name), this graph shows the number achieving a whitewash at a GT with 5 wins from 5. Those achieving 4 wins from 4 after the fourth round and those achieving 3 wins from 3 after the 3rd round. Take into account that those who achieve 5-0 are included in the numbers of 4 wins from 4 and 3 wins from 3. Likewise, those achieving 4 from 4 are included with the 3 from 3 data.

Gloomspite Gitz (55%), although seem to have a large amount of players reaching 3 wins from 3, but seem to be unable to convert this into 4 from 4, likely thanks to the other strong Battletomes floating around at the moment.

Results Split

This chart tells you which factions are more capable of achieving positive results at tournaments. Eight factions in this list have over 50% of their players achieving a minimum of 3 wins at GT’s. With four of those achieving over 60% of their player base managing 3 or more wins. I find it interesting that nearly 70% of Hedonites of Slaanesh (57%) players are able to achieve 3 or more wins, but only 2% are able to achieve the full 5. Thats a huge drop off, and suggests that they really suffer in the final round or two of GT’s when they are coming up against the top tier armies such as Kharadron Overlords (60%), Blades of Khorne (60%) and Disciples of Tzeentch (54%). Disciples appear to perform particularly well in later rounds as 8% of their players achieve 5-0 (that would be a third after Kharadron and Blades if you were to place them in a league table. Be wary though, if you’re thinking of collecting Tzeentch because of that stat, remember their player base is relatively small and so it’s likely they are being handled by stalwart fans who know their army well.

Conclusions

If you’re planning your list for a GT, look at the data as a whole. Don’t just look at our data either, look at TSN and also GW. Get a big picture, use these.sites as sources to make your own informed opinion on the meta. Think about which armies are popular, as you’ll likely face at least one or two of these armies at some point during an event, especially in the earlier rounds.

Look at those factions that are regularly in a tournament winning position and winning GTs, as these are likely to be your opponents in the later rounds. I believe you should look at building a list that is able to cope with playing the following factions at some point in a GT if you’re looking to compete;

  • Slaves to Darkness
  • Stormcast Eternals
  • Hedonites of Slaanesh
  • Blades of Khorne
  • Gloomspite Gitz
  • Kharadron Overlords

But also, if you’re playing a local GT with your club, then bear in mind that meta may be completely different to those given in the stats above. All of what is presented here, should be taken with a pinch of salt, but hopefully it gives you some guidance when it comes to list construction, or even army choice if you’re looking to play Age of Sigmar.

Our Database

This is our most copy of our database.

The Woehammer Display Cabinet – April ’23

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Mastering the Priority Roll

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Just occasionally, an article comes along about competitive play that absolutely hits the nail on the head. This is a must-read for every AoS player in my opinion, first rate!

You know what people love talking about right now?  Red flags.  People love banging on about those things. It’s a bit like the whole pineapple on pizza thing – a silly enmity that we can wallow in, to release the steam from the genuine hostility that stalks social media. Well frankly that sounds like fun, […]

Mastering the Priority Roll

Top Three AoS Lists for HAST 2: Who Let the Dogs Out?

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This is the top three AoS lists for HAST 2: Who Let the Dogs Out? that took place in Australia on the 29th and 30th of April. It involved 11 players vying to be crowned champion in a 5-game tournament.

As this event had less than 20 players attending, there won’t be any list comments here as the guys will be concentrating on the larger events of the week.

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Allegiance: Idoneth Deepkin
– Enclave: Mor’Phann
– Mortal Realm: Ghyran
– Grand Strategy: Take What’s Theirs
– Triumphs: Indomitable

Leaders
Akhelian King (250)*
General
– Bladed Polearm
– Command Trait: Unstoppable Fury
– Mount Trait: Voidchill Darkness
Lotann, Warden of the Soul Ledgers (110)*
Akhelian Thrallmaster (110)***
– Artefact: Arcane Tome (Universal Artefact)
– Lore of the Deeps: None
Isharann Soulrender (120)*
– Artefact: Rune of the Surging Gloomtide
– Aspect of the Champion: Tunnel Master

Battleline
10 x Namarti Reavers (170)**
10 x Namarti Reavers (170)**
20 x Namarti Thralls (260)***
Reinforced x 1
20 x Namarti Thralls (260)**
Reinforced x 1

Units
3 x Aetherwings (70)*
Allies

Behemoths
Akhelian Leviadon (460)
– Mount Trait: Reverberating Carapace

Core Battalions
*Warlord
**Galletian Sharpshooters
***Galletian Command

Additional Enhancements
Artefact

Total: 1980 / 2000
Reinforced Units: 2 / 4
Allies: 70 / 400
Wounds: 104
Drops: 10

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Army Faction: Flesh-eater Courts

LEADERS
Abhorrant Ghoul King on Royal Terrorgheist (450)
Mount Traits: Gruesome Bite
– Spells: Blood Feast
Abhorrant Archregent (240)*
Artefacts of Power: The Dermal Robe
– Spells: Deranged Transformation
– Aspects of the Champion: Fuelled by Ghurish Rage
Abhorrant Ghoul King on Royal Zombie Dragon (430)*
Spells: Flaming Weapon
Crypt Haunter Courtier (110)*
General
– Command Traits: Dark Acolyte
– Spells: Spectral Host

BATTLELINE
Crypt Ghouls (80)*
Crypt Horrors (330)**
Crypt Horrors (330)**

ENDLESS SPELLS & INVOCATIONS
1 x Cadaverous Barricade (20)

TERRAIN
1 x Charnel Throne (0)

CORE BATTALIONS
*Battle Regiment
**Galletian Veterans

TOTAL POINTS: 1990/2000

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Allegiance: Ossiarch Bonereapers
Legion: Null Myriad
– Mortal Realm: Shyish
– Grand Strategy: Take What’s Theirs
– Triumphs: Bloodthirsty

LEADERS
Arkhan the Black, Mortarch of Sacrament (340)**
Katakros, Mortarch of the Necropolis (430)
Mortisan Boneshaper (110)*
General
– Artefact: Artisan’s Key
– Aspect of the Champion: Tunnel Master

UNITS
20 x Mortek Guard (280)*
Nadirite Blade and Shield
– 2 x Soulcleaver Greatblades
10 x Mortek Guard (140)**
Nadirite Blade and Shield
– 1 x Soulcleaver Greatblades
10 x Mortek Guard (140)**
Nadirite Blade and Shield
– 1 x Soulcleaver Greatblades

BEHEMOTHS
Gothizzar Harvester (200)**
– Weapon: Soulcrusher Bludgeons
Gothizzar Harvester (200)
– Weapon: Soulcrusher Bludgeons

ENDLESS SPELLS & INVOCATIONS
Bone-tithe Shrieker (50)

CORE BATTALIONS
*Galletian Command
**Battle Regiment

TOTAL: 1890/2000

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Top Three 40k Lists for All Stars Heat 2 – Hellstorms 40k Series

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This is the top three 40k lists for the All Stars Heat 2 that took place in the UK on the 15th and 16th of April. It involved 49 players vying to be crowned champion in a 5-game tournament.

As we head into 10th edition and beyond we wanted to start providing a source for lists that are being used successfully in tournaments around the world. The size of the 40k community and the sheer number of events means we won’t be commenting, at least for now, but simply providing a resource of formatted lists you can search.

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== Space Marines – Space Wolves Successors – Arks of Omen Detachment = 1CP, [110 PL, 1,999pts] ==

— Successor Traits: Born Heroes, Whirlwind of Rage
— Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Elites

HQ: Captain on Bike [8 PL, 135pts, -4CP] Chapter Master, Combi-Melta, Power Fist
— Relic & A Trophy Bestowed: The Armour of Russ (-2CP)
— Warlord Trait: Rites of War (-1CP)
— Warrior of Legend: Hunter (-1CP)

HQ: Primaris Lieutenant [5 PL, 65pts] Master-Crafted Power Sword, Storm Shield

EL: 5 Wolf Guard [7 PL, 137pts] Jump Packs
— 3 Wolf Guard: Combi-Meltas & Lightning Claws
— 1 Wolf Guard: Storm Shield & Lightning Claw
— Wolf Guard Pack Leader: Combi-Melta & Power Fist

EL: 5 Wolf Guard [7 PL, 137pts] Jump Packs
— 3 Wolf Guard: Combi-Meltas & Lightning Claws
— 1 Wolf Guard: Storm Shield & Lightning Claw
— Wolf Guard Pack Leader: Combi-Melta & Power Fist

EL: 5 Wolf Guard [7 PL, 137pts] Jump Packs
— 3 Wolf Guard: Combi-Meltas & Lightning Claws
— 1 Wolf Guard: Storm Shield & Lightning Claw
— Wolf Guard Pack Leader: Combi-Melta & Power Fist

EL: 5 Wulfen [6 PL, 145pts] Stormfrag Auto-launchers
— 4 Wulfen: Storm Shields & Thunder Hammers
— Wulfen Pack Leader: Wulfen Frost Claws

EL: 5 Wulfen [6 PL, 145pts] Stormfrag Auto-launchers
— 4 Wulfen: Storm Shields & Thunder Hammers
— Wulfen Pack Leader: Wulfen Frost Claws

EL: 5 Wulfen [6 PL, 145pts] Stormfrag Auto-launchers
— 4 Wulfen: Storm Shields & Thunder Hammers
— Wulfen Pack Leader: Wulfen Frost Claws

FA: 6 Skyclaws [8 PL, 110pts]
— 2 Skyclaws: Meltaguns & Chainswords
— 2 Skyclaws: Bolt Pistols & Chainswords
— Skyclaw Pack Leader: Meltagun & Power fist
— Wolf Guard Pack Leader: Combi-Melta & Thunder hammer

FA: 6 Skyclaws [8 PL, 110pts]
— 2 Skyclaws: Meltaguns & Chainswords
— 2 Skyclaws: Bolt Pistols & Chainswords
— Skyclaw Pack Leader: Meltagun & Power fist
— Wolf Guard Pack Leader: Combi-Melta & Thunder hammer

FA: 6 Skyclaws [8 PL, 110pts]
— 2 Skyclaws: Meltaguns & Chainswords
— 2 Skyclaws: Bolt Pistols & Chainswords
— Skyclaw Pack Leader: Meltagun & Power fist
— Wolf Guard Pack Leader: Combi-Melta & Thunder hammer

HS: 9 Desolation Marines [16 PL, 325pts, -1CP] 8 Superkrak Rocket Launchers
— Desolation Sergeant: Vengor Launcher & Targeter Optics
— Thane of the Retinue: Master-Crafted Vengor Launcher (-1CP)

HS: 6 Long Fangs [9 PL, 149pts] Armorium Cherub
— 4 long Fangs: Grav Cannons
— Long Fang Pack Leader: Meltagun & Power Fist
— Wolf Guard Terminator Pack Leader: Cyclone Missile Launcher, Storm Shield, Thunder Hammer

HS: 6 Long Fangs [9 PL, 149pts] Armorium Cherub
— 4 long Fangs: Grav Cannons
— Long Fang Pack Leader: Meltagun & Power Fist
— Wolf Guard Terminator Pack Leader: Cyclone Missile Launcher, Storm Shield, Thunder Hammer

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Army Faction: Necrons
– Game Mode: Grand Tournament
– Army Size: Strike Force

ARKS OF OMEN DETACHMENT

– Faction: Necrons

– Sub-faction: Nihilakh

HQ

Chronomancer (85)
– Entropic Lance
– Relics: Veil of Darkness
– Stratagems: Dynastic Heirlooms

Technomancer (95)
– Cryptek Arkana upgrade: Fail-safe Overcharger
– Traits: Implacable Conqueror (Aura)
– Relics: Voltaic Staff
– Stratagems: Dynastic Heirlooms, Rarefied Nobility

Troops

Immortals (80)
– 5x Immortals

Fast Attack

Canoptek Wraiths (175)
– 5x Canoptek Wraiths

Canoptek Wraiths (175)
– 5x Canoptek Wraiths

Tomb Blades (54)
– 3x Tomb Blades: Particle beamer

Tomb Blades (54)
– 3x Tomb Blades: Particle beamer

Canoptek Scarab Swarms (60)
– 4x Scarab Swarm

Canoptek Scarab Swarms (60)
– 4x Scarab Swarm

Heavy Support

Lokhust Destroyers (245)
– 5x Lokhust Destroyer
– 1x Lokhust Heavy Destroyer

Lokhust Heavy Destroyers (150)
– 3x Lokhust Heavy Destroyer

Lord of War

The Silent King (400)
– Warlord
– 2x Triarchal Menhir
– 1x Szarekh

Elite Character

C’tan Shard of the Void Dragon (300)
– Power s: C’tan Shard of the Void Dragon – Voltaic Storm, Antimatter Meteor

Hexmark Destroyer (65)
– Relics: Gauntlet of the Conflagrator
– Stratagems: Relic

Stratagems

– Dynastic Heirlooms (1CP)

– Dynastic Heirlooms (1CP)

– Rarefied Nobility (1CP)

– Relic (1CP)

Total Command Points: 4/9

Reinforcement Points: 2

Total Points: 1998/2000

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++ Arks of Omen Detachment (Tyranids – Genestealer Cults) [96 PL, 2,000pts, 3CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Elites

Battle Size [6CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Cult Creed
. Myriad Cult: Accustomed to Toil (1), Cold-eyed Killers (1), Industrial Affinity (1), War Convoy (1)

Detachment Command Cost

Game Type: 5. Chapter Approved: Arks of Omen

+ No Force Org Slot +

Sanctus [3 PL, 70pts]: Cult Sniper Rifle

+ HQ +

Acolyte Iconward [4 PL, 65pts]

Primus [4 PL, 70pts]: Warlord

+ Troops +

Acolyte Hybrids [3 PL, 45pts]
. 4x Acolyte Hybrid: 4x Autopistol, 4x Blasting Charges, 4x Cult Claws and Knife, 4x Frag Grenades
. Acolyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Claws and Knife

Acolyte Hybrids [3 PL, 45pts]
. 4x Acolyte Hybrid: 4x Autopistol, 4x Blasting Charges, 4x Cult Claws and Knife, 4x Frag Grenades
. Acolyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Claws and Knife

Neophyte Hybrids [9 PL, 205pts]: Proficient Planning: A Perfect Ambush
. 4x Neophyte Hybrid (Flamer): 4x Autopistol, 4x Blasting Charges, 4x Flamer, 4x Frag Grenades
. Neophyte Hybrid (Icon): Cult Icon, Cult Shotgun
. 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
. Neophyte Leader: Autogun, Autopistol

Neophyte Hybrids [9 PL, 200pts]: Proficient Planning: From Every Angle
. 4x Neophyte Hybrid (Flamer): 4x Autopistol, 4x Blasting Charges, 4x Flamer, 4x Frag Grenades
. Neophyte Hybrid (Icon): Cult Icon, Cult Shotgun
. 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
. Neophyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Shotgun

Neophyte Hybrids [8 PL, 190pts]
. 4x Neophyte Hybrid (Grenade): 4x Autopistol, 4x Blasting Charges, 4x Frag Grenades, 4x Grenade Launcher
. Neophyte Hybrid (Icon): Cult Icon, Cult Shotgun
. 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
. Neophyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Shotgun

Neophyte Hybrids [8 PL, 190pts]
. 4x Neophyte Hybrid (Flamer): 4x Autopistol, 4x Blasting Charges, 4x Flamer, 4x Frag Grenades
. Neophyte Hybrid (Icon): Cult Icon, Cult Shotgun
. 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
. Neophyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Shotgun

+ Elites +

Kelermorph [3 PL, 80pts, -1CP]: Relic: Wyrmtooth Rounds, Stratagem: Relic

Nexos [3 PL, 50pts, -1CP]: Relic: Cranial Inlay, Stratagem: Gene-sire’s Gifts

Purestrain Genestealers [8 PL, 150pts]: Proficient Planning: They Came From Below
. 10x Purestrain Genestealer: 10x Cult Claws and Talons

Reductus Saboteur [4 PL, 70pts, -1CP]: Relic: Oppressor’s Bane, Stratagem: Gene-sire’s Gifts

+ Fast Attack +

Atalan Jackals [9 PL, 190pts]: 2x Demolition Charge
. 2x Atalan Jackal (Grenade Launcher): 2x Blasting Charges, 2x Grenade Launcher
. 5x Atalan Jackal (Small Arms): 5x Atalan Small Arms, 5x Blasting Charges
. Atalan Leader: Atalan Small Arms
. 2x Atalan Wolfquad (Incinerator): 2x Atalan Incinerator, 2x Atalan Small Arms, 2x Blasting Charges

Atalan Jackals [9 PL, 190pts]: 2x Demolition Charge
. 2x Atalan Jackal (Grenade Launcher): 2x Blasting Charges, 2x Grenade Launcher
. 5x Atalan Jackal (Small Arms): 5x Atalan Small Arms, 5x Blasting Charges
. Atalan Leader: Atalan Small Arms
. 2x Atalan Wolfquad (Incinerator): 2x Atalan Incinerator, 2x Atalan Small Arms, 2x Blasting Charges

Atalan Jackals [9 PL, 190pts]: 2x Demolition Charge
. 2x Atalan Jackal (Grenade Launcher): 2x Blasting Charges, 2x Grenade Launcher
. 5x Atalan Jackal (Small Arms): 5x Atalan Small Arms, 5x Blasting Charges
. Atalan Leader: Atalan Small Arms
. 2x Atalan Wolfquad (Incinerator): 2x Atalan Incinerator, 2x Atalan Small Arms, 2x Blasting Charges

++ Total: [96 PL, 3CP, 2,000pts] ++

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++ Arks of Omen Detachment (Imperium – Adeptus Custodes) [98 PL, 2,000pts, 2CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Elites

Battle Size [6CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost

Detachment Type / Shield Host: Adeptus Custodes, Emperor’s Chosen

Game Type: 5. Chapter Approved: Arks of Omen

+ Stratagems +

Stratagem: Open the Vaults [-1CP]: Additional Relics

+ HQ +

Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike [10 PL, 180pts, -2CP]: (Emperor’s Chosen): Auric Exemplar, 3. Superior Creation, Castellan’s Mark, Misericordia, Salvo Launcher, Stratagem: The Emperor’s Heroes, Stratagem: Victor of the Blood Games, Tip of the Spear

Trajann Valoris [8 PL, 200pts]: 1. Master of Martial Strategy, 2. Champion of the Imperium, Stratagem: Warlord Trait

+ Troops +

Custodian Guard Squad [7 PL, 140pts]
. 2x Custodian w/ Guardian Spear & Misericordia: 2x Guardian Spear, 2x Misericordia
. Custodian w/ Sentinel Blade & Praesidium Shield: Praesidium Shield

Prosecutors [3 PL, 55pts]: Prosecutor Sister Superior
. 4x Prosecutor: 4x Boltgun

Sagittarum Custodians [7 PL, 150pts]
. 3x Sagittarum w/ Misericordia: 3x Adrastus Bolt Caliver, 3x Misericordia

Sagittarum Custodians [7 PL, 150pts]
. 3x Sagittarum w/ Misericordia: 3x Adrastus Bolt Caliver, 3x Misericordia

Sagittarum Custodians [7 PL, 150pts]
. 3x Sagittarum w/ Misericordia: 3x Adrastus Bolt Caliver, 3x Misericordia

Sagittarum Custodians [7 PL, 150pts]
. 3x Sagittarum w/ Misericordia: 3x Adrastus Bolt Caliver, 3x Misericordia

+ Elites +

Allarus Custodians [18 PL, 360pts]
. 6x Allarus w/ Castellan Axe & Misericordia: 6x Balistus Grenade Launcher, 6x Castellan Axe, 6x Misericordia

Allarus Custodians [15 PL, 300pts]
. 5x Allarus w/ Castellan Axe & Misericordia: 5x Balistus Grenade Launcher, 5x Castellan Axe, 5x Misericordia

Allarus Custodians [3 PL, 60pts]
. Allarus w/ Guardian Spear & Misericordia

Vexilus Praetor [6 PL, 105pts, -1CP]: Fulminaris Aggressor, Misericordia, Praesidium Shield, Stratagem: Relic, Vexilla Magnifica

++ Total: [98 PL, 2,000pts, 2CP] ++

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Top Three 40k Lists for Nerd Bar Spring GT

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This is the top three 40k lists for Nerd Bar Spring GT that took place in the USA on the 14th and 15th of April. It involved 23 players vying to be crowned champion in a 5-game tournament.

As we head into 10th edition and beyond we wanted to start providing a source for lists that are being used successfully in tournaments around the world. The size of the 40k community and the sheer number of events means we won’t be commenting, at least for now, but simply providing a resource of formatted lists you can search.

Before I jump into the Top Three Lists, I wanted to remind everyone of our friendly Discord server where you can join in the conversation with the Woehammer crew and suggest articles or series for the website.

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The Top Three 40k Lists

++ Arks of Omen Detachment (Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – Dark Angels) [109 PL, 2,000pts, 1CP] ++

+ Configuration +

**Chapter Selector**: Dark Angels

Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Elites

Battle Size [6CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost

Game Type: 5. Chapter Approved: Arks of Omen

+ HQ +

Ezekiel [7 PL, 105pts]: 1) Mind Worm, 3) Righteous Repugnance, 6) Mind Wipe

Primaris Captain [5 PL, 80pts, -1CP]: 5. Decisive Tactician (Aura), Master-crafted power sword, Stratagem: Warlord Trait, Warlord
. Heavy bolt pistol, Master-crafted power sword and Relic shield

Ravenwing Talonmaster [9 PL, 160pts, -1CP]: Rites of War, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter

Ravenwing Talonmaster [9 PL, 160pts, -1CP]: Arbiter’s Gaze, Stratagem: Relic of the Chapter

+ Troops +

Infiltrator Squad [6 PL, 100pts]: Helix gauntlet
. 4x Infiltrator: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Marksman bolt carbine
. Infiltrator Sergeant

+ Elites +

Bladeguard Ancient [6 PL, 90pts, -1CP]: Chapter Command: Chapter Ancient, Pennant of Remembrance, Stratagem: Relic

Deathwing Terminator Squad [18 PL, 330pts]: Watcher in the Dark
. Deathwing Sergeant
. . 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: Lightning Claw (Pair)
. Deathwing Terminator: Lightning Claw (Pair)
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Cyclone Missile Launcher, Lightning Claws (Pair)
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Cyclone Missile Launcher, Lightning Claws (Pair)

Deathwing Terminator Squad [18 PL, 330pts]: Watcher in the Dark
. Deathwing Sergeant
. . 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: Lightning Claw (Pair)
. Deathwing Terminator: Lightning Claw (Pair)
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Cyclone Missile Launcher, Lightning Claws (Pair)
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Cyclone Missile Launcher, Lightning Claws (Pair)

Deathwing Terminator Squad [9 PL, 165pts]: Watcher in the Dark
. Deathwing Sergeant
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
. Deathwing Terminator: Lightning Claw (Pair)
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Cyclone Missile Launcher, Lightning Claws (Pair)

Ravenwing Apothecary [6 PL, 120pts, -1CP]: Chapter Command: Chief Apothecary, Selfless Healer, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter
. Black Knight Bike: Plasma Talon

+ Heavy Support +

Desolation Squad [16 PL, 360pts]: Superkrak Rocket Launcher
. 9x Desolation Marine: 9x Bolt pistol, 9x Castellan Launcher, 9x Frag & Krak grenades
. Desolation Sgt
. . Replace Superfrak/krak with Vengor & Targeter Optics: Vengor Launcher

++ Total: [109 PL, 2,000pts, 1CP] ++

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[104 PL, 2,000pts, 2CP]
Arks of Omen Detachment (Chaos – Daemons) [104 PL, 2,000pts, 2CP]
Configuration [6CP]
Arks of Omen Compulsory Type
Selections: Heavy Support
Battle Size [6CP]
Selections: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [6CP]
Chaos Allegiance
Selections: Khorne
Detachment Command Cost
Game Type
Selections: 5. Chapter Approved: Arks of Omen
HQ [69 PL, 1,350pts, -4CP]
Be’lakor [21 PL, 420pts]
Selections: Betraying Shades, Pall of Despair
Bloodthirster [16 PL, 310pts, -2CP]
Selections: Armour of Scorn, Devastating Blow, Stratagem: Relic [-1CP], Stratagem: Warlord Trait [-1CP], Warlord
Bloodflail and axe of Khorne
Bloodthirster [16 PL, 310pts, -1CP]
Selections: A’rgath, the King of Blades, Relics of the Brass Citadel [-1CP]
Bloodflail and axe of Khorne
Bloodthirster [16 PL, 310pts, -1CP]
Selections: Relics of the Brass Citadel [-1CP], Skullreaver
Bloodflail and axe of Khorne
Heavy Support [35 PL, 650pts]
Skull Cannon [5 PL, 90pts]
Skull Cannon [5 PL, 90pts]
Skull Cannon [5 PL, 90pts]
Soul Grinder [10 PL, 190pts]
Selections: Mark of Khorne, Warpsword
Soul Grinder [10 PL, 190pts]
Selections: Mark of Khorne, Warpsword

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++ Arks of Omen Detachment (Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – Ultramarines) [117 PL, 4CP, 2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

**Chapter Selector**: Ultramarines

Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Elites

Battle Size [6CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost

Game Type: 5. Chapter Approved: Arks of Omen

+ Agents of the Imperium +

Acolytes [2 PL, 20pts]: Ordo Xenos
. Acolyte: Hot-Shot Lasgun, Needle Pistol
. Acolyte: Hot-Shot Lasgun, Needle Pistol

+ HQ +

Chief Librarian Tigurius [7 PL, 120pts]: 1) Veil of Time, 2) Might of Heroes, 6) Psychic Fortress (Aura)

Primaris Techmarine [5 PL, -1CP, 85pts]: Chapter Command: Master of the Forge, Rites of War, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter

+ Troops +

Assault Intercessor Squad [5 PL, 85pts]
. 4x Assault Intercessor: 4x Astartes Chainsword, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Heavy Bolt Pistol
. Assault Intercessor Sgt: Plasma pistol, Thunder hammer

Infiltrator Squad [6 PL, 100pts]: Helix gauntlet
. 4x Infiltrator: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Marksman bolt carbine
. Infiltrator Sergeant

+ Elites +

Company Champion [4 PL, -1CP, 60pts]: Blade of Triumph, Chapter Command: Chapter Champion, Stratagem: Relic

Invictor Tactical Warsuit [8 PL, 140pts]: Twin ironhail autocannon

Invictor Tactical Warsuit [8 PL, 140pts]: Twin ironhail autocannon

Judiciar [5 PL, -2CP, 75pts]: Seal of Oath, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter, Stratagem: Relic of the Chapter, Warden of Macragge

Redemptor Dreadnought [10 PL, 185pts]: 2x Storm Bolters, Icarus Rocket Pod, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon

Victrix Honour Guard [3 PL, 55pts]

+ Heavy Support +

Desolation Squad [16 PL, -1CP, 360pts]: Superkrak Rocket Launcher
. 9x Desolation Marine: 9x Bolt pistol, 9x Castellan Launcher, 9x Frag & Krak grenades
. Desolation Sgt: Master-Crafted Weapon, Stratagem: Honoured Sergeant
. . Replace Superfrak/krak with Vengor & Targeter Optics: Vengor Launcher

Gladiator Lancer [9 PL, 125pts]: 2x Storm Bolters, Auto Launchers, Icarus Rocket Pod, Ironhail Heavy Stubber

Gladiator Reaper [10 PL, 150pts]: Auto Launchers, Icarus Rocket Pod, Ironhail Heavy Stubber

+ Lord of War +

Roboute Guilliman [19 PL, 3CP, 300pts]: Warlord

++ Total: [117 PL, 4CP, 2,000pts] ++

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++ Arks of Omen Detachment (Imperium – Adeptus Custodes) [101 PL, 1CP, 2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Elites

Battle Size [6CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost

Detachment Type / Shield Host: Adeptus Custodes, Emperor’s Chosen

Game Type: 5. Chapter Approved: Arks of Omen

+ Stratagems +

Stratagem: Open the Vaults [-1CP]: Additional Relics

+ HQ +

Blade Champion [6 PL, 120pts]: Castellan’s Mark

Knight-Centura [3 PL, 55pts]: Executioner Greatblade

Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike [10 PL, -3CP, 175pts]: 3. Superior Creation, 4. Impregnable Mind, Auric Aquilas, Hurricane Bolter, Misericordia, Stratagem: Relic, Stratagem: The Emperor’s Heroes, Stratagem: Victor of the Blood Games, Tip of the Spear

Trajann Valoris [8 PL, 200pts]: 1. Master of Martial Strategy, 2. Champion of the Imperium, Stratagem: Warlord Trait

+ Troops +

Custodian Guard Squad [11 PL, 190pts]
. 2x Custodian w/ Guardian Spear & Misericordia: 2x Guardian Spear, 2x Misericordia
. 2x Custodian w/ Sentinel Blade & Praesidium Shield: 2x Praesidium Shield, 2x Sentinel Blade

Sagittarum Custodians [13 PL, 250pts]
. 5x Sagittarum w/ Misericordia: 5x Adrastus Bolt Caliver, 5x Misericordia

+ Elites +

Allarus Custodians [3 PL, 60pts]
. Allarus w/ Castellan Axe & Misericordia

Allarus Custodians [3 PL, 60pts]
. Allarus w/ Castellan Axe & Misericordia

Allarus Custodians [3 PL, 60pts]
. Allarus w/ Castellan Axe & Misericordia

Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought [9 PL, 170pts]: 2x Lastrum Storm Bolter

Contemptor-Galatus Dreadnought [9 PL, -1CP, 180pts]: Stratagem: Eternal Penitent

Custodian Wardens [7 PL, 150pts]
. 3x Warden w/ Castellan Axe & Misericordia: 3x Castellan Axe, 3x Misericordia

+ Fast Attack +

Venatari Custodians [8 PL, 165pts]
. 2x Venatari Custodian /w Kinetic Destroyer & Misericordia: 2x Kinetic Destroyer, 2x Misericordia, 2x Tarsus Buckler
. Venatari Custodian /w Venetari Lance & Misericordia

Venatari Custodians [8 PL, 165pts]
. 2x Venatari Custodian /w Kinetic Destroyer & Misericordia: 2x Kinetic Destroyer, 2x Misericordia, 2x Tarsus Buckler
. Venatari Custodian /w Venetari Lance & Misericordia

++ Total: [101 PL, 1CP, 2,000pts] ++

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Final Tournament Placings

Woehammer Path to Glory Campaign – Peter

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Ian, who is a recent addition to our team, is looking to get into Age of Sigmar. Coming from a 40k background he wanted a way to build up an army slowly and still get a few games in. We all suggested Path to Glory as there are a few of us in the area who can make it down to our local gaming club fairly regularly.

I’ve been itching to play Path to Glory for a little while, so I jumped at the chance! Hopfully, all being good, you should also see some articles from the others taking part; Ian, Dave and Ed.

What am I playing?

Kruleboyz…..

Yeah I know, I’m a sucker for punishment, but I can’t resist my green lads. I’m not expecting too much, but I’m going to use it as an opportunity to test some units you may not usually see in the competitive scene – after all this is just a friendly campaign.

Gollok Spleenchewa

My warlord for the campaign is one Gollok Spleenchewa, who is a Killaboss on Great Gnashtoof. I’ve given him Slippery Skumbag as his command trait, this’ll allow him to retreat and charge in the same turn meaning I’m always benefitting from the Savage Hound ability (add 1 to hit rolls for attacks made by this unit if this unit made a charge move in the same turn). I’ve also given them the mount trait Fast ‘Un, just to give them a little extra speed to get them into combat.

Gollok’s Rippaz

The main dudes, a unit of 10 Gutrippaz all with wicked stikka’s. Still a little pricey in my opinion at 150 points, but they have more staying power than the Hobgrots. Plus the recent boost to their Scare Taktikz (subtract 1 from hit rolls for attacks made with melee weapons by enemy units that are not Heroes or Monsters that target this unit) means they have a bit more sturdiness in combat than previously when it came down to a dice roll.

Gollok’s Grots

A unit of 10 Hobgrots, these dudes will be asked to capture the occasional objective, but will mainly act as a screen for the Skewers in the force.

Gollok’s Boltboyz

Noticed a theme in the names yet? Gollok isn’t the most imaginative of Orruks.

3 Man-Skewer Boltboyz to give some threat at range. Yes they’re made of paper, and yes it’s likely that all the other armies I’m facing will have decent shooting (Lumineth, Ogors and Kharadron). But, the ability to cause mortal wounds at range cannot be sniffed at, the only problem comes if they are sniffed at.. they’ll likely die.

Gollok’s Killbow

My first unit I’ve chosen that’s a little ‘out there’, I love the model and just want to see how it fairs against mainly the Kharadron and Ogors. It’s likely going to whiff a lot, but let’s see.

Gollok’s Swampcrawlerz

That brings me to 580 points and the vague possibility of a triumph in game, I chose Inspired for this. All of these units are wrapped up in the usual Grinnin’ Blades package which I considered a must considering the amount of shooting I could be facing off against. I also chose a Battle Regiment so that they could all be one dropped and give me the possibility of choosing whether I go first or second.

The First Quest

For the first Quest I chose to go with one in the Orruk Warclans book, Tornado of Destruction. Once I get 3 Quest Points, I’ll be able to play the Battleplan, Tornado of Destruction, and if I win I get to choose a unit from a rival warclan (Bonesplitterz or Ironjawz) to join my force.

Path to Glory for Orruks is incredibly fun since you can add rival Warclan units to your army as you progress. In a Vanguard force which we’re playing at 1 in 4 units can be a rival Warclan. As you progress this can increases to 1 in 2 and eventually as many as you want once you’ve built a mighty stronghold. The only question playing on my mind right now, is which unit would I choose to include?

I’m lucky in that almost all of the units I have in my force are painted. All I need to do is complete the Gnashtoof and I’m good to go. Best get cracking, I’ve got my first game against Ian next Wednesday!