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Top Three 40k Lists for BFS Northeast Team Championship

This is the top three 40k lists for the BFS Northeast Team Championship that took place in New York State, USA on the 22nd and 23rd of April. It involved 120 players in teams of 5 vying to be crowned champion in a 5-game tournament. These are the top individual lists and not the top 3 teams. If team lists are of interest please let us know in the comments below.

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.

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The Top Three 40k Lists

Space Wolves Successor (Born Heroes , Whirlwind of Rage, Custom Chapter) Arks of Omen 0 CP, 2000 pts, 110 PL

HQ

HQ1: Captain on Bike: Chapter Command: Chapter Master, Combi-melta, Hunter, Rites of War, Stratagem: A Trophy Bestowed (0CP), Stratagem: Relic of the Chapter, Stratagem: Warlord Trait, Stratagem: Warrior of Legend, The Armour of Russ, Thunder hammer, Warlord [145 pts, 8 PL, -3 CP]
HQ2: Primaris Lieutenant: Neo-volkite pistol, Master-crafted power sword and Storm Shield, Stratagem: Relic, The Vox Espiritum [65 pts, 5 PL, -1 CP]


Troops

TR1: Infiltrator Squad: Helix gauntlet, 4xInfiltrator, Infiltrator Sergeant [100 pts, 6 PL]

Elites

EL1: Scout Squad: 10xCamo cloak, Scout Sergeant (Combi-melta, Thunder hammer), 5xScout w/Scout sniper rifle, 2xScout w/Shotgun, Scout w/Special weapon (Bolt pistol, Meltagun), Space Wolf Scout (Bolt pistol and Power axe (Bolt pistol, Power axe)) [120 pts, 8 PL]
EL2: Wolf Guard: Jump Pack, 3xWolf Guard (Combi-melta, Power axe), Wolf Guard (Combi-melta, Lightning Claw), Wolf Guard Pack Leader (Combi-melta, Thunder hammer) [128 pts, 7 PL]
EL3: Wolf Guard: Jump Pack, 4xWolf Guard (Combi-melta, Lightning Claw), Wolf Guard Pack Leader (Combi-melta, Thunder hammer) [137 pts, 7 PL]
EL4: Wolf Guard: Jump Pack, 4xWolf Guard (Combi-melta, Lightning Claw), Wolf Guard Pack Leader (Combi-melta, Thunder hammer) [137 pts, 7 PL]
EL5: Wulfen: 5xStormfrag auto-launcher, Wulfen Pack Leader, 4xWulfen w/ thunder hammer & storm shield [145 pts, 6 PL]
EL6: Wulfen: 5xStormfrag auto-launcher, Wulfen Pack Leader, 4xWulfen w/ thunder hammer & storm shield [145 pts, 6 PL]


Fast Attack

FA1: Skyclaws: 2xSkyclaw, Skyclaw Pack Leader (Meltagun, Power fist), 2xSkyclaw with Special Weapon (Meltagun), Wolf Guard Skyclaw Pack Leader (Combi-melta, Thunder hammer) [110 pts, 8 PL]
FA2: Skyclaws: 2xSkyclaw, Skyclaw Pack Leader (Meltagun, Power fist), 2xSkyclaw with Special Weapon (Meltagun), Wolf Guard Skyclaw Pack Leader (Combi-melta, Thunder hammer) [110 pts, 8 PL]


Heavy Support

HS1: Desolation Squad: 9xDesolation Marine (Bolt pistol, Castellan Launcher), Desolation Sgt (Bolt pistol, Castellan Launcher, Replace Superfrak/krak with Vengor & Targeter Optics (Targeter Optics, Vengor Launcher)), Superkrak Rocket Launcher [360 pts, 16 PL]
HS2: Long Fangs: Armorium Cherub, 4xLong Fang (Grav-cannon), Long Fang Pack Leader (Meltagun, Power fist), Wolf Guard Terminator Pack Leader (Cyclone missile launcher, Storm shield, Thunder hammer) [149 pts, 9 PL]
HS3: Long Fangs: Armorium Cherub, 4xLong Fang (Grav-cannon), Long Fang Pack Leader (Meltagun, Power fist), Wolf Guard Terminator Pack Leader (Cyclone missile launcher, Storm shield, Thunder hammer) [149 pts, 9 PL]

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Arks of Omen Detachment (Asuryani) [99pl, 2000pts]
Craftworld: Hail of Doom


No Force Org

Warlock Skyrunners [5pl, 120pts] x3, Powers: Protect/Jinx, Conceal/Reveal

HQ

Farseer Skyrunner [6pl, 135pts]: Powers: Guide, Ghostwalk, Warlord(-1CP):Mark of the Incomparable Hunter, Relic(-1CP):Kurnous Bow
Baharroth [7pl, 160pts]
Karandras [7pl, 150pts]
Jain Zar [7pl, 150pts]


TROOPS

Rangers [4pl, 65pts] x5
Rangers [4pl, 65pts] x5


ELITES

Striking Scorpions [5pl, 110pts] x5, Biting Blade, Crushing Blows
Howling Banshees [5pl, 110pts] x5, Mirrorswords, Piercing Strikes
Howling Banshees [5pl, 105pts] x5, Mirrorswords, Nerve Shredding Shriek, Relic(-1CP): Cronescream
Dire Avengers [6pl, 130pts] x10, Avenger Shuriken Catapult x11
Dire Avengers [3pl, 65pts] x5, Avenger Shuriken Catapult x6
Dire Avengers [3pl, 65pts] x5, Avenger Shuriken Catapult x6


FAST ATTACK

Shining Spears [6pl, 125pts] x3, Shuriken Cannon, Paragon Saber, Heartstrike, Relic: Khaines Lance
Windriders [8pl, 150pts] x5, Shuriken Cannon x5
Shroud Runners [5pl, 90pts] x3


HEAVY SUPPORT

War Walker [5pl, 60pts] x1, Shuriken Cannon x1, Scatterlaser x1

TRANSPORTS

Wave Serpent [8pl, 145pts] x1, Twin Shuriken Cannon x1, Twin Shuriken Catapult x1

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Ynnari Clowns (Warhammer 40,000 9th Edition) [96 PL, 3CP, 1,998pts]
Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Elites
Craftworld Selection: Ynnari: Strength From Death

No Force Org Slot [5 PL, 120pts]


Seer Council (Unit) [5 PL, 120pts]
Warlock Skyrunners [5 PL, 120pts]
: 4. Protect/Jinx, 5. Quicken/Restrain
Warlock Skyrunner [40pts]: Witchblade
Warlock Skyrunner [40pts]: Witchblade
Warlock Skyrunner [40pts]: Witchblade


HQ

Farseer Skyrunner [6 PL, -2CP, 135pts]: 1: Ambush of Blades, 2. Storm of Whispers (Witchfire), 4. Unbind Souls (Malediction), Stratagem: Relic [-1CP], Stratagem: Warlord Trait [-1CP], Warlord, Witchblade
– Sunstorm
The Yncarne [13 PL, 260pts]


Troops

Rangers [4 PL, 65pts]
5x Ranger [65pts]: 5x Ranger Long Rifle, 5x Shuriken Pistol
Rangers [4 PL, 65pts]
5x Ranger [65pts]: 5x Ranger Long Rifle, 5x Shuriken Pistol
Troupe [4 PL, 103pts]
Lead Player [13pts]: Harlequin’s Blade, Shuriken Pistol
Player [18pts]: Harlequin’s Kiss [5pts], Shuriken Pistol
Player [18pts]: Harlequin’s Embrace [5pts], Shuriken Pistol
Player [18pts]: Harlequin’s Caress [5pts], Shuriken Pistol
Player [18pts]: Harlequin’s Kiss [5pts], Shuriken Pistol
Player [18pts]: Harlequin’s Kiss [5pts], Shuriken Pistol
Troupe [4 PL, 85pts]
Lead Player [13pts]: Harlequin’s Blade, Shuriken Pistol
Player [18pts]: Harlequin’s Kiss [5pts], Shuriken Pistol
Player [18pts]: Harlequin’s Embrace [5pts], Shuriken Pistol
Player [18pts]: Harlequin’s Caress [5pts], Shuriken Pistol
Player [18pts]: Harlequin’s Kiss [5pts], Shuriken Pistol


Elites

Howling Banshees [5 PL, 110pts]
4x Howling Banshee [76pts]: 4x Banshee Blade, 4x Shuriken Pistol
Howling Banshee Exarch [1 PL, 34pts]: Mirrorswords, Piercing Strikes [1 PL, 15pts]
Howling Banshees [5 PL, 110pts]
4x Howling Banshee [76pts]: 4x Banshee Blade, 4x Shuriken Pistol
Howling Banshee Exarch [1 PL, 34pts]: Nerve-shredding Shriek [1 PL, 10pts], Shuriken Pistol & Executioner [5pts]
Striking Scorpions [5 PL, 110pts]
4x Striking Scorpion [72pts]: 4x Mandiblasters, 4x Scorpion Chainsword, 4x Shuriken Pistol
Striking Scorpion Exarch [1 PL, 38pts]: Biting Blade [5pts], Crushing Blows [1 PL, 15pts]


Fast Attack

Shining Spears [6 PL, 130pts]
2x Shining Spear [70pts]: 2x Laser Lance, 2x Twin Shuriken Catapult
Shining Spear Exarch [1 PL, 60pts]: Heartstrike [1 PL, 20pts], Paragon Sabre, Shimmershield [5pts], Twin Shuriken Catapult
Shroud Runners [5 PL, 90pts]
3x Shroud Runner [90pts]: 3x Ranger Long Rifle, 3x Scatter Laser, 3x Shuriken Pistol


Heavy Support

Support Weapons [9 PL, 195pts]: 3x Support Weapon w/ D-Cannon [9 PL, 195pts]

Dedicated Transport

Wave Serpent [8 PL, 145pts]: Twin Shuriken Cannon, Twin Shuriken Catapult

Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Harlequins) [13 PL, -1CP, 275pts]
Saedath Characterisation: Light: Blaze of Light


HQ

Shadowseer [5 PL, 100pts]: 3. Mirror of Minds (Witchfire), 5. Shards of Light (Witchfire), Shuriken Pistol

Troops

Troupe [4 PL, 65pts]
Lead Player [13pts]: Harlequin’s Blade, Shuriken Pistol
Player [13pts]: Harlequin’s Blade, Shuriken Pistol
Player [13pts]: Harlequin’s Blade, Shuriken Pistol
Player [13pts]: Harlequin’s Blade, Shuriken Pistol
Player [13pts]: Harlequin’s Blade, Shuriken Pistol


Elites

Death Jester [4 PL, -1CP, 110pts]: 1: Favour of Cegorach, Harvester of Torment [1 PL, 40pts], Stratagem: Champion of the Aeldari [-1CP]

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Top Three 40k Lists for the London Open

This is the top three 40k lists for the London Open that took place in the UK on the 14th and 15th of April. It involved 143 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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The Top Three 40k Lists

++ Arks of Omen Detachment (Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – Dark Angels) [129 PL, 2,000pts, 1CP] ++

Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Elites

+ Agents of the Imperium +

Acolytes [1 PL, 10pts]: Ordo Malleus
. Acolyte: Chainsword, Laspistol

+ HQ +

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

Ravenwing Talonmaster [9 PL, 160pts, -1CP]: Rites of War, Stratagem: Warlord Trait, Warlord

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

+ 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

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

Deathwing Terminator Squad [9 PL, 165pts]: Watcher in the Dark
. Deathwing Sergeant
. . 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

+ Fast Attack +

Land Speeders [3 PL, 60pts]
. Land Speeder: Multi-melta

Land Speeders [3 PL, 60pts]
. Land Speeder: Multi-melta

+ Heavy Support +

Desolation Squad [16 PL, 185pts]: Superkrak Rocket Launcher
. 4x Desolation Marine: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Castellan Launcher, 4x Frag & Krak grenades
. Desolation Sgt
. . Replace Superfrak/krak with Vengor & Targeter Optics: Vengor Launcher

Desolation Squad [16 PL, 185pts]: Superkrak Rocket Launcher
. 4x Desolation Marine: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Castellan Launcher, 4x Frag & Krak grenades
. Desolation Sgt
. . Replace Superfrak/krak with Vengor & Targeter Optics: Vengor Launcher

Desolation Squad [16 PL, 185pts]: Superkrak Rocket Launcher
. 4x Desolation Marine: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Castellan Launcher, 4x Frag & Krak grenades
. Desolation Sgt
. . Replace Superfrak/krak with Vengor & Targeter Optics: Vengor Launcher

++ Total: [129 PL, 1CP, 2,000pts] ++

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++ Arks of Omen Detachment (Imperium – Astra Militarum) [90 PL, 1,680pts, 2CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Heavy Support

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

Detachment Command Cost

Game Type: 5. Chapter Approved: Arks of Omen

Regimental Doctrine: Born Soldiers

+ HQ +

Lord Solar Leontus [9 PL, 170pts, -1CP]: Stratagem: Warlord Trait, Warlord, WT: Grand Strategist

Tank Commander [10 PL, 185pts, -2CP]: Lascannon, Leman Russ Battle Cannon, Relic: Gatekeeper, Stratagem: Officer Cadre, Stratagem: Relic, WT: Master Tactician
. 2 Militarum Plasma Cannons: 2x Militarum Plasma Cannon

Tank Commander [10 PL, 195pts]: Executioner Plasma Cannon, Lascannon
. 2 Multi-meltas: 2x Multi-melta

+ Troops +

Cadian Shock Troops [3 PL, 65pts]
. 6x Shock Trooper: 6x Lasgun
. Shock Trooper Sergeant: Drum-fed Autogun
. Shock Trooper w/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Shock Trooper w/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
. Shock Trooper w/ Vox-caster

+ Elites +

Kasrkin [5 PL, 100pts, -1CP]: Brutal Strength
. Kasrkin Sargeant: Chainsword, Hot-shot Laspistol, Relic: The Barbicant’s Key, Stratagem: Battlefield Bequest
. 5x Kasrkin w/ Hot-shot Lasgun: 5x Frag & Krak grenades, 5x Hot-shot Lasgun
. Kasrkin w/ Hot-shot Marksman Rifle
. Kasrkin w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Kasrkin w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Kasrkin w/ Vox-caster

Kasrkin [5 PL, 100pts]: Heirloom Weapons
. Kasrkin Sargeant: Chainsword, Hot-shot Laspistol
. 5x Kasrkin w/ Hot-shot Lasgun: 5x Frag & Krak grenades, 5x Hot-shot Lasgun
. Kasrkin w/ Hot-shot Marksman Rifle
. Kasrkin w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Kasrkin w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Kasrkin w/ Vox-caster

Kasrkin [5 PL, 100pts]: Mechanised Infantry
. Kasrkin Sargeant: Chainsword, Hot-shot Laspistol
. 5x Kasrkin w/ Hot-shot Lasgun: 5x Frag & Krak grenades, 5x Hot-shot Lasgun
. Kasrkin w/ Hot-shot Marksman Rifle
. Kasrkin w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Kasrkin w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Kasrkin w/ Vox-caster

+ Fast Attack +

Scout Sentinels [3 PL, 40pts]
. Scout Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon

Scout Sentinels [6 PL, 90pts]
. Scout Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon, Sentinel Chainsaw
. Scout Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon, Sentinel Chainsaw

Scout Sentinels [3 PL, 40pts]
. Scout Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon

+ Heavy Support +

Heavy Weapons Squad [3 PL, 55pts]
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar

Heavy Weapons Squad [3 PL, 55pts]
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar

Heavy Weapons Squad [3 PL, 55pts]
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar

Leman Russ Battle Tanks [9 PL, 175pts]
. Leman Russ Battle Tank: Dozer Blade, Executioner Plasma Cannon, Lascannon
. . 2 Militarum Plasma Cannons: 2x Militarum Plasma Cannon

Leman Russ Battle Tanks [9 PL, 185pts]
. Leman Russ Battle Tank: Dozer Blade, Executioner Plasma Cannon, Lascannon
. . 2 Multi-meltas: 2x Multi-melta

+ Dedicated Transport +

Taurox [4 PL, 70pts]

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Astra Militarum) [23 PL, 320pts, -1CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost

Militarum Tempestus Detachment

+ HQ +

Militarum Tempestus Command Squad [8 PL, 155pts, -1CP]: Relic: Finial of the Nemrodesh 1st, Stratagem: Imperial Commander’s Armoury
. Ogryn Bodyguard: Brute Shield, Bullgryn Maul
. Tempestor Prime: Tempestor Command Rod
. Tempestus Scion: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Tempestus Scion w/ Master-Vox
. Tempestus Scion w/ Medi-pack: Hot-Shot Lasgun
. Tempestus Scion w/ Regimental Standard

+ Troops +

Tempestus Scions [5 PL, 55pts]
. Tempestor: Hot-shot Laspistol, Power sword
. Tempestus Scion
. Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
. Tempestus Scion w/ Vox-caster

Tempestus Scions [5 PL, 55pts]
. Tempestor: Hot-shot Laspistol, Power sword
. Tempestus Scion
. Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Tempestus Scion w/ Vox-caster

Tempestus Scions [5 PL, 55pts]
. Tempestor: Hot-shot Laspistol, Power sword
. Tempestus Scion
. Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Tempestus Scion w/ Vox-caster

++ Total: [113 PL, 1CP, 2,000pts] ++

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++ Arks of Omen Detachment (Chaos – Daemons) [89 PL, 1,690pts, 3CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Elites

Army of Renown – Disciples of Be’lakor

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

Chaos Allegiance: Chaos Undivided

Detachment Command Cost

Game Type: 5. Chapter Approved: Arks of Omen

+ HQ +

Be’lakor [21 PL, 420pts, -1CP]: Pall of Despair, Shadow Lord, Shrouded Step, Stratagem: Warlord Trait, Warlord

Changecaster [4 PL, 80pts, -1CP]: Infernal Flames, Relics of the Impossible Fortress, Ritual dagger, Shrouded Step, The Endless Grimoire

Tormentbringer on Hellflayer [6 PL, 110pts, -1CP]: Stratagem: Relic, The Slothful Claws, Wreathed in Shades

+ Troops +

Bloodletters [6 PL, 130pts]: Daemonic icon, Instrument of Chaos
. 9x Bloodletter: 9x Hellblade

Nurglings [3 PL, 60pts]
. 3x Nurgling Swarms: 3x Diseased claws and teeth

Nurglings [3 PL, 60pts]
. 3x Nurgling Swarms: 3x Diseased claws and teeth

Nurglings [3 PL, 60pts]
. 3x Nurgling Swarms: 3x Diseased claws and teeth

+ Elites +

Fiends [5 PL, 90pts]: Blissbringer
. 2x Fiend: 2x Barbed tail, 2x Dissecting claws

Fiends [5 PL, 90pts]: Blissbringer
. 2x Fiend: 2x Barbed tail, 2x Dissecting claws

Fiends [5 PL, 90pts]: Blissbringer
. 2x Fiend: 2x Barbed tail, 2x Dissecting claws

Flamers [6 PL, 125pts]: Pyrocaster
. 4x Flamer: 4x Flickering flames

Flamers [6 PL, 125pts]: Pyrocaster
. 4x Flamer: 4x Flickering flames

Flamers [6 PL, 100pts]: Pyrocaster
. 3x Flamer: 3x 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

++ Super-Heavy Auxiliary Detachment 0CP (Chaos – Chaos Knights) [16 PL, 310pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Army of Renown – Disciples of Be’lakor

Detachment Command Cost

+ Lord of War +

War Dog Executioner Squadron [16 PL, 310pts]: House Korvax
. War Dog Executioner: Diabolus heavy stubber
. War Dog Executioner: Diabolus heavy stubber

++ Total: [105 PL, 2,000pts, 3CP] ++

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++ Arks of Omen Detachment (Chaos – Chaos Knights) [99 PL, 2CP, 1,860pts] ++

Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Lord of War

+ Lord of War +

War Dog Brigand Squadron [9 PL, 170pts]: Bound Vassals (Vextrix), Infernal Household
. War Dog Brigand: Diabolus heavy stubber, Tzeentch – Cursed Rune of Fate

War Dog Brigand Squadron [16 PL, 310pts]: Bound Vassals (Vextrix), Infernal Household
. War Dog Brigand: Diabolus heavy stubber
. War Dog Brigand: Diabolus heavy stubber

War Dog Brigand Squadron [8 PL, 155pts]: Bound Vassals (Vextrix), Infernal Household
. War Dog Brigand: Diabolus heavy stubber

War Dog Executioner Squadron [25 PL, -1CP, 480pts]: Bound Vassals (Vextrix), Infernal Household
. War Dog Executioner: Diabolus heavy stubber, Helm of Warpsight, Stratagem: Corrupted Heirlooms
. War Dog Executioner: Diabolus heavy stubber, Tzeentch – Mirror of Fates
. War Dog Executioner: Diabolus heavy stubber

War Dog Stalker Squadron [16 PL, -2CP, 290pts]: Bound Vassals (Vextrix), Infernal Household
. War Dog Stalker: Character (Traitoris Lance), Daemonbreath spear, Diabolus heavy stubber, Helm of Dogs, Reaper chaintalon, Stratagem: Relic, Warlord
. War Dog Stalker: 3. Warp-haunted Hull, Character (Tyrannical Court), Daemonbreath spear, Diabolus heavy stubber, Reaper chaintalon

War Dog Stalker Squadron [25 PL, -1CP, 455pts]: Bound Vassals (Vextrix), Infernal Household
. War Dog Stalker: Character (Tyrannical Court), Daemonbreath spear, Diabolus heavy stubber, Favour of the Dark Mechanicum (Vextrix), Reaper chaintalon, Undivided – Blessing of the Dark Master
. War Dog Stalker: Daemonbreath spear, Diabolus heavy stubber, Slaughterclaw
. War Dog Stalker: Daemonbreath spear, Diabolus heavy stubber, Reaper chaintalon

++ Super-Heavy Auxiliary Detachment 0CP (Chaos – Chaos Knights) [8 PL, -1CP, 140pts] ++

+ Lord of War +

War Dog Karnivore Squadron [8 PL, -1CP, 140pts]: Frenzied Invaders, Iconoclast Dreadblade
. War Dog Karnivore: Diabolus heavy stubber, Stratagem: Corrupted Heirlooms, Veil of Medrengard

++ Total: [107 PL, 1CP, 2,000pts] ++

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Final Tournament Placings

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Top Three 40k Lists for the Feast of Blades – April GT

This is the top three 40k lists for the Feast of Blades that took place in the Netherlands on the 15th and 16th of April. It involved 32 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

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

ARKS OF OMEN DETACHMENT
– Faction: Adeptus Astartes
– Sub-faction: Iron Hands

HQ
Lieutenant in Phobos Armour (70)
Warlord
– Traits: Lord of Deceit
– Stratagems: Warlord Trait
Primaris Techmarine (70)

Troops
Infiltrator Squad (100)
– 1x Infiltrator: Helix gauntlet
– 3x Infiltrator
– 1x Infiltrator Sergeant
Infiltrator Squad (100)
– 1x Infiltrator: Helix gauntlet
– 3x Infiltrator
– 1x Infiltrator Sergeant
Infiltrator Squad (100)
– 1x Infiltrator: Helix gauntlet
– 3x Infiltrator
– 1x Infiltrator Sergeant

Elites
Scout Squad (60)
– 1x Scout: Missile launcher
– 3x Scout: Scout sniper rifle
– 1x Scout Sergeant: Combi-melta, Thunder hammer
Scout Squad (120)
– 1x Scout: Missile launcher
– 8x Scout: Scout sniper rifle
– 1x Scout Sergeant: Combi-melta, Thunder hammer
Relic Contemptor Dreadnought (195)
Cyclone missile launcher, 2x Twin volkite culverin
– March of the Ancients
– Hero of the Chapter: Merciless Logic

Fast Attack
Land Speeder Tornadoes (70)
Multi-melta
Land Speeder Tornadoes (70)
Multi-melta
Land Speeder Tornadoes (70)
Multi-melta
Land Speeders (60)
Multi-melta
Storm Speeder Thunderstrike (135)
Storm Speeder Thunderstrike (135)

Heavy Support
Devastator Squad (135)
– 1x Devastator Marine Sergeant: Combi-melta, Thunder hammer
– 2x Devastator Marine: Grav-cannon
– 2x Devastator Marine: Multi-melta
Devastator Squad (135)
– 1x Devastator Marine Sergeant: Combi-melta, Thunder hammer
– 2x Devastator Marine: Grav-cannon
– 2x Devastator Marine: Multi-melta
Gladiator Reaper (150)
– Ironhail heavy stubber, Icarus rocket pod, Auto launchers

Dedicated Transport
Drop Pod (70)
Land Speeder Storm (50)
Land Speeder Storm (50)
Land Speeder Storm (50)

Stratagems
Warlord Trait (1CP)

Total Command Points: 2/6
Reinforcement Points: 5
Total Points: 1995/2000

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

ARKS OF OMEN DETACHMENT
– Faction: Asuryani
Sub-faction: Custom (Masterful Shots, Swift Strike)

HQ
Baharroth (160)
Farseer Skyrunner (135)
Psychic Powers: Guide, Executioner
– Stratagem: Relic, Sunstorm

Troops
Rangers (65)
5x Ranger

Elites
Howling Banshees (110)
– 4x Howling Banshee
– 1x Howling Banshee Exarch: Mirrorswords
– Exarch Powers upgrade: Howling Banshees – Piercing Strikes
Striking Scorpions (110)
– 4x Striking Scorpion
– 1x Striking Scorpion Exarch: Biting blade
– Exarch Powers upgrade: Striking Scorpions – Crushing Blows

Fast Attack
Shroud Runners (90)
3x Shroud Runner
Shroud Runners (90)
3x Shroud Runner
Shroud Runners (90)
3x Shroud Runner
Warp Spiders (135)
– 1x Warp Spider Exarch: 2x Death spinner, Powerblades
– 4x Warp Spider
– Exarch Powers upgrade: Warp Spiders – Web of Deceit

Heavy Support
War Walkers (65)

Elite Character
Warlock Skyrunners (120)
– 3x Warlock Skyrunner
– Psychic Powers: Protect/Jinx, Quicken/Restrain

PATROL DETACHMENT
– Faction: Harlequins
– Sub-faction: Light

HQ
Shadowseer (100)
Warlord
– Psychic Powers: Mirror of Minds, Shards of Light

Troops
Troupe (85)
1x Player: Harlequin’s kiss, Fusion pistol
– 1x Player: Fusion pistol, Harlequin’s embrace
– 2x Player
– 1x Lead Player
Troupe (85)
1x Player: Harlequin’s kiss, Fusion pistol
– 1x Player: Fusion pistol, Harlequin’s embrace
– 2x Player
– 1x Lead Player
Troupe (85)
1x Player: Harlequin’s kiss, Fusion pistol
– 1x Player: Fusion pistol, Harlequin’s embrace
– 2x Player
– 1x Lead Player

Elite
Death Jester (110)
Favour of Cegorach
– Harvester of Torment
– Stratagem: Champion of the Aeldari
Death Jester (110)
Foot on the Future
– Rift Ghoul
– Stratagem: Champion of the Aeldari

Dedicated Transport
Starweaver (95)
Starweaver (95)
Starweaver (95)

Total Command Points: 0/6
Reinforcement Points: 0
Total Points: 2000/2000

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

ARKS OF OMEN DETACHMENT
– Faction: Hive Tendril
Sub-faction: Behemoth

HQ
Hive Tyrant (195)
Heavy venom cannon
– Psychic Powers: Unstoppable Onslaught, Catalyst, Psychic Scream
– Relics: Pathogenesis
Neurothrope (110)
Warlord
– Traits: Synaptic Tendrils
– Psychic Powers: Unstoppable Onslaught, Catalyst, Onslaught, Neuroparasite
– Stratagems: Warlord Trait
– Relic: Resonance Barb
Tervigon (235)
Traits: Adaptive Biology
– Psychic Powers: Catalyst, Unstoppable Onslaught
– Warlord Trait: Adaptive Biology
Winged Hive Tyrant (230)
Psychic Powers: Paroxysm, The Horror, Unstoppable Onslaught
– Relics: The Reaper of Obliterax
– Stratagems: Relic

Elites
Maleceptor (220)
Psychic Powers: Neuroparasite, Psychic Scream
Venomthropes (120)
– 3x Venomthrope
Pyrovores (40)
Tyrant Guard (135)
3x Tyrant Guard
Zoanthropes (210)
– 3x Zoanthrope
– Psychic Powers: Neuroparasite, Unstoppable Onslaught

Heavy Support
Carnifexes (145)
2x Carnifex scything talon, Heavy venom cannon, Enhanced senses
Screamer-killers (140)
Adrenal glands
Tyrannofex (220)
Acid spray
– Adaptive Physiologies upgrade: Voracious Ammunition

Stratagems
– Rarefied Enhancements (2CP)
– Heroic Support (1CP)
– Hive Predator (2CP)
– Relic (1CP)

Total Command Points: 0/6
Reinforcement Points: 0
Total Points: 2000/2000

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

ARKS OF OMEN DETACHMENT
– Faction: Hive Tendril
– Sub-faction: Kronos

HQ
Hive Tyrant (195)
Heavy venom cannon
– Psychic Powers: Paroxysm, Psychic Scream
– Relics: Shardgullet
– Stratagems: Relic
Hive Tyrant (190)
Warlord
– Balethorn cannon
– Psychic Powers: Catalyst, Neuroparasite, Symbiostorm
Neurothrope (110)
Psychic Powers: Catalyst, Onslaught, Paroxysm, Symbiostorm, Relic: Resonance barb

Fast Attack
Mawloc (125)
Prehensile pincer tail

Heavy Support
Carnifexes (425)
– 2x Carnifex: 2x Carnifex scything talon, Heavy venom cannon, Enhanced senses
– 1x Carnifex: 2x Carnifex scything talon, Heavy venom cannon
Exocrine (200)
Exocrine (200)
Screamer-killers (145)
Adrenal glands, Toxin sacs
Tyrannofex (205)
Acid spray
Tyrannofex (205)
Acid spray

Stratagems
Relic (1CP)

Total Command Points: 1/6
Reinforcement Points: 0
Total Points: 2000/2000

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Top Three 40k Lists for April Warhound GT at Game Grid

This is the top three 40k lists for the April Warhound GT at Game Grid that took place in the USA on the 8th and 9th 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.

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The Top Three 40k Lists

ARKS OF OMEN DETACHMENT
Faction: Traitoris Astartes
– Sub-faction: Black Legion


HQ
Abaddon the Despoiler (350)
– Warlord
– Traits: Eternal Vendetta (Aura), Merciless Overseer, Paragon of Hatred
– Stratagems: Warlord Trait

Dark Apostle (95)
– Mark of Chaos: Undivided
– 1x Dark Apostle
– 2x Dark Disciple
– Traits: Trusted War Leader
– Prayers: Illusory Supplication
– Stratagems: Aspiring Lord
Master of Possession (105)
– Mark of Chaos: Undivided
– Psychic Powers: Mutated Invigoration, Pact of Flesh
Sorcerer in Terminator Armour (125)
– Mark of Chaos: Tzeentch
– Force sword, Combi-melta, Chaos familiar
– Psychic Powers: Gift of Chaos, Infernal Gaze, Skeins of Fate
– Relics: Veilbreaker Plate
– Stratagems: Gifts of Chaos


Troops
Cultists Mob (50)
– 6x Chaos Cultist
– 1x Chaos Cultist: Cultist grenade launcher
– 1x Chaos Cultist: Flamer
– 1x Chaos Cultist: Heavy stubber
– 1x Cultist Champion
Cultists Mob (50)
– 6x Chaos Cultist
– 1x Chaos Cultist: Cultist grenade launcher
– 1x Chaos Cultist: Flamer
– 1x Chaos Cultist: Heavy stubber
– 1x Cultist Champion
Legionaries (125)
– Mark of Chaos: Tzeentch
– 1x Aspiring Champion: Plasma pistol, Power fist
– 1x Legionary: Astartes chainsword
– 1x Legionary: Balefire tome
– 1x Legionary: Heavy bolter
– 1x Legionary: Heavy chainaxe


Elites
Chaos Contemptor Dreadnought (200)
– Mark of Chaos: Tzeentch
– Hellforged cyclone missile launcher, 2 X Multi-melta
Rubric Marines (252)
– 1x Aspiring Sorcerer : Warpflame pistol
– 8x Rubric Marine: Warpflamer
– 1x Rubric Marine: Warpflamer, Icon of flame
– Psychic Powers: Warptime


Fast Attack
Chaos Bikers (310)
– Mark of Chaos: Tzeentch
– 1x Biker Champion: Power fist, Chaos icon
– 6x Chaos Biker: Astartes chainsword
– 2x Chaos Biker: Astartes chainsword, Combi-plasma
– Relics: Black Rune of Damnation
– Stratagems: Trophies of the Long War
Chaos Spawn (25)
Chaos Spawn (25)
Raptors (140)

– Mark of Chaos: Undivided
– 1x Raptor Champion: Power fist
– 2x Raptors
– 2x Raptors: Plasma gun
Raptors (135)
– Mark of Chaos: Undivided
– 1x Raptor Champion: Power fist
– 2x Raptors
– 2x Raptors: Plasma gun


Total Points: 1997/2000

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ARKS OF OMEN DETACHMENT
Faction: Aeldari Craftworlds
– Sub-faction: Ulthwe – Foresight of the Damned


HQ
Asurman (160)
Baharroth (160)
Eldrad Ulthran (145)
– Fateful Divergence
– Guide
– Doom
– Stratagem: Warlord Trait
– Ulthwe: Fate Reader
– Warlord
Fareseer Skyrunner (135)
– Crushing Orb
– Executioner
– Will of Asuryan
– Stratagem: Treasures of the Aeldari
– The Ghosthelm of Alishazier
– Witchblade

Troops
Rangers (65)
– 5x Long Rifle
– 5x Shuriken Pistol

Elites
Dire Avengers (130)
– 9x Avenger Shuriken Catapult
– 9x Plasma Grenades
– Exarch: Two Avenger Shuriken Catapults
Dire Avengers (78)
– 5x Avenger Shuriken Catapult
– 5x Plasma Grenades
– Exarch: Two Avenger Shuriken Catapults
Howling Banshees (110)
– 4x Banshee Blades
– 4x Shuriken Pistol
– Exarch: Cronescream (Shrine Relic)
– Exarch: Mirrorswords
Exarch: Piercing Strikes
Wraithlord (125)
– 2x Shuriken Catapults
– Ghostglaive
– 2x Scatter Laser
Wraithlord (125)
– 2x Shuriken Catapults
– Ghostglaive
– 2x Scatter Laser

Fast Attack
Shroud Runners (90)
– 3x Ranger Long Rifle
– 3x Scatter Laser
– 3x Shuriken Pistol
Warp Spiders (157)
– 5x Death Spinner
– Exarch: Web of Deceit
– Exarch: Two Death Spinners
– Exarch: The Spider’s Bite (Shrine Relic)

Heavy Support
Support Weapons (195)
– 3x D-Cannon
Wraithseer (170)
– Quicken/Restrain
– D-Cannon

Dedicated Transport
Wave Serpent (155)
– Shuriken Cannon
– Twin Shuriken Cannon

Total Points: 2000/2000

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ARKS OF OMEN DETACHMENT*
Faction: Aeldari Craftworlds
– Sub-faction: Ynnari – Strength from Death

PATROL DETACHMENT**
Faction: Aeldari Harlequins
– Sub-faction: Saedath – Blaze of Light


No Force Organisation Slot
Seer Council (120)*
– 3x Warlock Skyrunner
– Protect/Jinx
– Quicken/Restrain

HQ
Farseer (105)*
– Ghostwalk
– Focus Will
– Witchblade
Farseer Skyrunner (135)*
– Storm of Whispers (Witchfire)
– Crushing Orb
– Stratagem: Relic
– Warlord
– Witchblade
– Sunstorm
The Yncarne (260)*
Shadowseer (100)**
– Mirror of Minds (Witchfire)
– Shards of Light (Witchfire)
– Shuriken Pistol

Troops
Rangers (75)*
– Wireweave Net
– 5x Long Rifle
– 5x Shuriken Pistol
Rangers (65)*
– 5x Long Rifle
– 5x Shuriken Pistol
Troupe (95)**
– 1x Harlequin’s Kiss
– 1x Harlequin’s Embrace
– 1x Harlequin’s Caress
– 1x Harlequin’s Blade
– 2x Fusion Pistol
– 1x Shuriken Pistol
– 1x Neuro Disruptor
– Lead Player: Harlequin’s Blade
– Lead Player: Shuriken Pistol

Elites
Howling Banshees (110)*
– 4x Banshee Blades
– 4x Shuriken Pistol
– Exarch: Mirrorswords
Exarch: Piercing Strikes
Striking Scorpions (110)*
– 4x Mandiblasters
– 4x Scorpion Chainsword
– 4x Shuriken Pistol
– Exarch: Biting Blade
– Exarch: Crushing Blows
Death Jester (110)**
– Favour of Cegorach
– Harvester of Torment
– Stratagem: Champion of the Aeldari

Fast Attack
Shroud Runners (90)*
– 3x Ranger Long Rifle
– 3x Scatter Laser
– 3x Shuriken Pistol
Skyweavers (90)**
– 2x Shuriken Cannon
– 2x Star Bolas

Heavy Support
Support Weapons (195)*
– 3x D-Cannon
Falcon (145)*
– Scatter Laser
– Twin Shuriken Catapult
War Walkers (195)*
– 3x War Walker
– 6x Shuriken Cannon

Total Points: 2000/2000

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ARKS OF OMEN DETACHMENT
Faction: Chaos Daemons
– Sub-faction: Tzeentch


HQ
Be’lakor (420pts)
– Pall of Despair
– Penumbral Curse
Changecaster (85pts)

Gaze of Fate
– Infernal Flames
– Staff of change
Fluxmaster (115pts)

– Infernal Flames
– Shrouded Step
– Staff of change
Lord of Change (345pts)

Architect of Deception
– Bolt of Change, Boon of Change
– Incorporeal Form
– Infernal Gateway
– Stratagem: Relic
– Stratagem: Warlord Trait
– The Impossible Robe
– Warlord

Troops
Blue Horrors (70pts)
– 10x Coruscating flames
Blue Horrors (70pts)
– 10x Coruscating flames
Pink Horrors (140pts)
– 9x Coruscating flames


Elites
Exalted Flamer (75pts)
Exalted Flamer (75pts)
Flamers (125pts)
– 1x Pyrocaster
– 4x Flickering flames
Flamers (125pts)
– 1x Pyrocaster
– 4x Flickering flames
Flamers (125pts)
– 1x Pyrocaster
– 4x Flickering flames


Fast Attack
Screamers (75pts)
– 3x Lamprey bite

Screamers (75pts)
– 3x Lamprey bite

Screamers (75pts)
– 3x Lamprey bite


TOTAL POINTS: 1995/2000

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Combat Patrol: Tyranid – Beginners 1,000 Point Starter Army

Today we’re looking at the Tyranid Combat Patrol box, continuing our series of 1,000 point start armies using the Combat Patrol boxes as our base.

I’ve put links throughout this article to buy the items at Element Games (UK only), but hopefully you’ve got a FLGS nearby who can also help. If you buy from Element Games, you also help Woehammer as we get a small affiliate bonus.

Combat Patrol Beginners Armies
Aeldari (Eldar)
Adeptus Sororitas
Blood Angels
Orks

Combat Patrol Tyranid

Like the other boxes the Combat Patrol box is filled with goodies and makes for fantastic savings when you’re starting out in collecting an army for 40k. They are RRP of £90 (or local equivalent), but most FLGSs provide a discount on this.

Inside the box you get:

Hive Tyrant (£36)
3 x Tyranid Warriors (£35)
36 x Termagaunts (£63)
3x Ripper Swarms (included on Termagaunts sprues)

That’s a total of £134 if you were buying these kits separately, meaning you get a saving of £44.00

To add to this boxed set, we’re going to add a few extra units that’ll give you something different to paint and expand your synapse.

Meaning that the total army including Codex: Tyranids comes to a total of £238.50.

Element Games provides this all at discount, meaning the whole lot including the book will cost you just £165 – that’s not much more than the RRP of the models in the Combat Patrol box.

The Army List

This is the list I’ve come up with

HQ
Swarmlord – 240 points
Tyranid Prime – 90 points
Tervigon – 215 points

Troops
5 Tyranid Warriors – 155 points
12 Termagaunts – 84 points
12 Termagaunts – 84 points
12 Termagaunts – 84 points

Fast Attack
3 Ripper Swarms

997 points
(depending on loadouts)

Swarmlord

Games Workshop – The Swarmlord

This is our first of 3 HQ choices – perhaps overkill but we need the synapse – and he’s a close combat monster. This kit will allow you to assemble a Hive Tyrant, or a winged Hive Tyrant instead but with all the Termagaunts, who doesn’t want this hunk of awesome to lead them.

Games Workshop via Wahepedia

13 wounds, with a 4+ invunerable save and only Melee weapons… but with 9 attacks, damage 3 and -4 AP. He’s slicing and dicing almost anything in the game and even Terminators are relying on their invulnerable saves.

In addition (what a phrase) he’s a two power psyker and ignores the first damaging hit in combat. In a 1,000 point game he’s definitely going to be a target.

Tyranid Prime

So this is more of a niche choice, but he’s here because I’ve got a unit of 5 Tyranid Warriors so I’ve got one left over. Just ensure he’s obviously different, watch your opponent panic and get the rest of the army in. Seriously he’s just a Primaris Captain for the ‘Nids and they are ten a penny.

However he makes a great painting opportunity and a good model to practice on before you do the Swarmlord.

Tervigon

Much like the Swarmlord, I’ve chosen this because of the number of Termagaunts… the Tervigon get’s you more! But if you’re bored of them you can build it as a Tyrannofex.

Tervigon from Games Workshop

The Tervigon also has 17 wounds, so he’ll either drag shooting from the Swarmlord, or be the one left when you get in close and brutal… but as mentioned above he helps the Termagaunts… a lot

Games Workshop via Wahapedia

You could get another box of Termagaunts for his once per battle, but yours are going to die getting to the enemy so you’ll be fine.

Tyranid Warriors

Not everyone likes them but the models are iconic which is why I’ve bought another 3 of them… so there are 6. As above one of them is our Prime for Synapse coverage, but the other 5 are in one unit.

Games Workshop

I use these for the ranged threat… so Venom Cannon and Deathspitters are my choice — but of course you can make your own choice if you prefer different load-outs.

Games Workshop via Wahapedia

None of the options will set the world alight, but they allow the Warriors to hold some more distant objectives but still contribute to killing the enemy. Plus… they are Assault weapons so you can move and shoot.

Termagaunts

36 Termagaunts… 36! I love hordes and this is awesome… what a box! Of course you may not be so keen especially as a new player and here Contrast Paint is your friend. Have a play with some options and chose a paint scheme you are happy with.

I’m a fan of the spinefists, but the devourers are also good and allow the Termagaunts to provide a similar role to the Tyranid Warriors. Spinefists mean you’re going to be getting closer to the enemy – which may backfire.

Games Workshop via Wahapedia

You also get them coming back with the Tervigon.

WHAT NEXT?

There are two main ways to take the army… monsters or more troops. Monsters are Carnifexes, Haruspexes, a Tyrannofex or a Toxicrene. The names may be confusing, but you’ll have it down in no time.

Other options are foot troops and you’ll need Hormagaunts… and Genestealers for more combat punch!

Remember you can purchase these at your FLGS or local supply source, but if you’re in the UK and fancy helping Woehammer out, you can use Element Games!

I hope you enjoyed this, how would you build a 1,000 point list from the Combat Patrol Box? There may well be aspects of the codex or units that I have not included that you think should be, so why not let us know in the comments below.

Declan and Eeyore

Combat Patrol: Aeldari – Beginners 1,000 Point Starter Army

Today we’re looking at the Aeldari Combat Patrol box, continuing our series of 1,000 point start armies using the Combat Patrol boxes as our base.

Combat Patrol Beginners Armies
Adeptus Sororitas
Blood Angels
Orks

Combat Patrol Aeldari

Like the other boxes the Combat Patrol box is filled with goodies and makes for fantastic savings when you’re starting out in collecting an army for 40k.

Inside the box you get:

Farseer (£18)
Wraithlord (£35)
10x Guardians (£32.50)
6x Windridets (£65.00)

That’s a total of £147.50 if you were buying these kits separately, meaning you get a saving of £57.50.

To add to this boxed set, we’re going to add a few extra units that’ll give the army a bit more play (especially onto Space Marines).

  • Guardians (£32.50)
  • Howling Banshees (£35.00)
  • Shining Spears (£37.50)
  • Falcon (£35.00)

Meaning that the total army including Codex: Aeldari comes to a total of £262.50.

However, remember that if you email Sarah at scnhobbyworld@outlook.com and ask to go on her mailing list, you can get 25% off Games Workshop products. Meaning the whole lot including the books will cost you just £197!

Here’s our final 1,000 point list.

Faction: Aeldari Craftworlds
Craftworld Selection: Far-Flung Craftworld
– Attributes: Hail of Doom

HQ
Farseer (100pts)*
Psychic Power: Guide
– Warlord Trait: Fate’s Messenger
– Singing Spear
– Warlord
– Treasures of the Aeldari: Kurnous’ Bow

TROOPS
Guardian Defenders (120pts)*
10x Guardian Defender w/Shuriken Catapult and Plasma Grenades
– Guardian Heavy Weapons Platform: Bright Lance
Guardian Defenders (120pts)*
10x Guardian Defender w/Shuriken Catapult and Plasma Grenades
– Guardian Heavy Weapons Platform: Bright Lance

ELITES
Howling Banshees (95pts)*
1x Howling Banshee Exarch w/ Shuriken Pistol & Banshee Blade
– 4x Howling Banshee w/ Shruriken Pistol & Banshee Blade
Wraithlord (155pts)*
2x Shuriken Catapult
– 2x Bright Lance
– Ghostglaive

FAST ATTACK
Shining Spears (105pts)*
1x Shining Spear Exarch w/Laser Lance & Twin Shuriken Catapult
– 2x Shining Spear w/Laser Lance & Twin Shuriken Catapult
Windriders (120pts)*
6x Windrider w/Twin Shuriken Catapults

HEAVY SUPPORT
Falcon (185pts)*
Bright Lance
– Twin Shuriken Catapult
– Crystal Targeting Matrix
– Spirit Stones

DETACHMENTS
*Patrol Detachment

Total: 1,000pts

FARSEER

Aeldari Farseer

This fellow is our only HQ choice and your Warlord, so you’ll want to keep him out of harms way.

With that in mind we’ve given him Fate’s Messenger as his Warlord Trait. Once per turn this will allow him to change the damage characteristic of an unsaved attack against him to 0. Remember he also has a 4+ invulnerable save as well making him reasonably tanky.

As our only HQ we’ve kitted him out a bit. He has the Kournous’ Bow relic which replaces his standard Shuriken Pistol. It gives him 6″ of extra range to 18″ as well as an additional 2 shots on the Shuriken Pistol’s 1. With a pip more strength means it’ll hit on 2’s and wound Space Marines on 3’s, but with added benefit that any successful wounds are mortal wounds (MW).

On top of this we’ve given him a Singing Spear, which in melee hits and wounds on 2’s no matter the target doing a flat 3 damage. It also counts as an assault weapon and should be used instead of Kournous’ Bow when charging into combat with a character as it’ll do more damage to a single unit than the three attacks from the bow. In fact with a shooting phase followed by a combat phase this can down most single model HQ’s should they stray to close.

For his power we’ve selected Guide. If cast, this will allow a Craftworld Core or Craftworld Character within 18″ to re-roll their hit rolls for their attacks until your next Psychic Phase. If you cast this on a 10+ then that range increases to 24″. This applies to all the other units in our army list apart from the Falcon. Great for those Banshees in the combat phase.

You also have access to the powerful Eldritch Storm stratagem. Really great for grouped enemy units within 24″ of your Farseer. But, you want to cast Eldritch Storm and Guide? No problem!

With Unparalleled Mastery you can do just that! Admittedly you’ll be eating through your CP, but it’ll be fun right?

GUARDIAN DEFENDERS

Guardian Defenders

These boys and girls are perfectly suited to holding objectives. When they’re within range of an objective they can re-roll hit rolls of 1 with their Shuriken Catapults. Ok these weapons aren’t much to write home about being Assault 2, Strength 4, -1 Armour Pen and 1 damage apiece. BUT, we’ve taken the Craftworld Attribute Hail of Doom, which means each unmodified hit roll of 6 automatically wounds the target. This will mean when they all open fire there should be on average 3-4 hits that go straight to the enemies save roll step. On top of this you could also use the stratagems Martial Citizenry and Bladestorm.

Bladestorm means that all those 6’s to hit you roll generate an additional hit – before you ask, you still have to make wound rolls for these hits they don’t auto wound under the Hail of Doom attribute.

While Martial Citizenry will allow you to re-roll 1’s to hit for attacks even when not near an objective.

We’ve also taken a Bright Lance weapons platform with both units of Guardians as these will add some nice anti-vehicle attacks to the army.

HOWLING BANSHEES

Howling Banshees

These are a great melee unit and great for throwing at infantry units you’d like to… what’s the term?… Blend?

When they charge, units are unable to fire overwatch or set themselves to defend due to their Banshee Masks.

With three attacks each (four for the Exarch) hitting on 3’s and wounding Marines on 4’s you should see 5 damage assigned to those marines before armour saves. Wait, did I say armour saves?! Silly me, they’re virtually non existent as they’ll be saving on 6’s, and that’s only thanks to their Armour of Contempt rule.

The Banshees can run and charge as well but be aware you’ll be hitting on 4’s in combat instead of 3’s, reducing that earlier damage output to 4 damage instead of 5.

With a save of 4+ and 5+ invulnerable you’ll want keep this unit safely out of harms way until you’re ready to use them. Perhaps consider placing them in the Falcon we’ll be looking at shortly? Alternatively for CP you could deploy them in reserve using Webway Strike.

This’ll keep them out of harms way until you need them and give them a chance at getting into the fray straightaway.

WRAITHLORD

I personally think this is one of the best models in the Aeldari range. We’ve equipped ours with two Bright Lances. This combined with its Ghostglaive (Crushing Strike) means it’s very good as a vehicle hunter should you need it.

In melee against infantry it can choose to use the Ghostglaive as standard, in which case the Wraithlord essentially doubles it’s attacks to 8 (Ghostglaive grants two hit rolls per attack). Those will be hitting on 2’s and wounding standard marine infantry on 3’s. That puts out around 8 damage on average before saves are made.

You can use the Tears of Isha stratagem to keep the Wraithlord as healthy and fighting fit as possible. Healing D3 wounds in the command phase for 1cp.

WINDRIDERS

Windriders

These are great at taking our horde infantry like Orks or Astra Militarum. We’ve six bikes here which armed with Twin Shuriken Catapults amounts to 24 shots at S4 -1 AP. Hitting on 3’s and wounding Space Marines on 4’s. However, these guys and girls will also be re-rolling 1’s to hit thanks to their Swift Demise ability, and automatically causing additional wounds on 6’s thanks to Hail of Doom.

Use them to attack lightly armoured foes, capture objectives and harass the enemy lines.

SHINING SPEARS

The Shining Spears benefit from Twin Shuriken Catapults, but they also have additional shooting and combat capabilities thanks to their laser Lance.

The Laser Lance has a single strength 6 shot as range which may be ok for plucking a couple of wounds of a light vehicle or murdering a couple of Space Marines. Where it excels however is in the combat phase.

Make sure you charge with this unit, as doing so will give them +3 strength on the charge meaning you’re wounding Marines on 3’s instead of 5’s. With 3 attacks each (4 for the Exarch) you’ll find you’re causing 8 wounds worth of damage before saves. Saves? Yeah with -4 AP there isn’t much armour that can stand up to their charges. Including Space Marines. Getting your Farseer to cast Guide on them as well would really help.

FALCON

In the mid 2000’s I used to face my nephew’s army of Eldar two or three times a month. I came to hate his grav tanks, they just had all these tricks that meant they were so difficult to kill!

This unit is perfect for transporting your Howling Banshees around, getting them into combat quicker. With its Cloudstrike ability it can arrive from reserve an deliver it’s deadly cargo 9″ away from the enemy.

It comes armed with a Bright Lance for a little extra punch and it’s standard twin Shuriken Catapults.

WHAT NEXT?

I’d consider having some fun and getting some more of the specialist units like Fire Dragons, Swooping Hawks or Dire Avengers. But really, you need to probably lean into the speed of this list. Perhaps drop the Wraithlord and think about more bikes or things like Swooping Hawks etc.

I hope you enjoyed this, how would you build a 1,000 point list from the Combat Patrol Box? There may well be aspects of the codex or units that I have not included that you think should be, so why not let us know in the comments below.

Peter