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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.

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

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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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Also if there’s a one day or two day tournament you’d like us to cover drop us a comment on this post and we’ll have a look at it for you.

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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Lion El’Jonson – Primarch Rules Revealed

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The primarch of the first legion has awoken from his slumber and returned to our tabletops. His rules are the latest Warhammer Community reveal. Let’s take a look at what he offers.

His stat line is very comparable to Guilliman’s, which makes sense as he could be argued as the ‘vanilla’ primarch. However there are some improvements including number of attacks and, most surprisingly, an additional leadership point.

The Lion does not come across as being especially tough either. With only toughness 6 and 9 wounds it would not take much for heavy weaponry to remove him from the field. There is currently no mention of a resurrection rule for him either so once he’s gone that’s it! He does have a couple of tricks up his sleeves though…

As with most Space Marine characters the Lion comes with a 4+ invulnerable save in the form of his shield. Whilst this is pretty solid it wouldn’t take many unsaved shots from heavy damage weapons (or a certain faction that can ignore invulnerable saves…) to put him back into his slumber.

This also has the ability to reflect melee attacks, dealing mortal wounds (to a maximum of 3) on any unmodified save rolls of 6. So coupled with his sword, Fealty, he is a definite melee threat.

The sweep profile will give him a total of 20 attacks into a single unit so, at strength 6 and AP of -3, that is most standard units sliced up in quick succession even without the 2 damage each wound causes. Then there is also a strike profile that gives him strength 10 attacks at AP -5 and 4 damage apiece. With a potential 40 damage output (averaging about 5.5 successful wounds, or 20- 22 damage, against most targets up to toughness 9 before saving throws) he has the potential to deal with most large foes.

The most interesting reveal is his ability to deep strike using the Forestwalk ability.40k LionRules Mar28 Boxout3This is a particularly good deep strike as it allows you to re-roll a charge roll. As the Lion appears to be fairly fragile against shooting this would be a game-changing roll.

As is the current issue with the existing edition, I see the Lion being another high value model that will either be snuffed out before he finishes his morning coffee or an absolute machine that will decimate an army as he moves from engagement to engagement. We have, however, not been shown his entire ruleset yet and there is no mention of a firearm. There is definitely one on the model and I doubt somehow that it will just be a heavy bolt pistol.

What are your thoughts on the Lion? Are his rules even worth looking at with the imminent re-write coming with 10th edition? Let me know!

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Warhammer 40k 10th Edition Cinematic

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With all the excitement around the new edition of 40k coming soon I thought I would do a bit of a sift of the glorious cinematic they released and try to find any little glimmers of what kind of models to expect in the new box. As we know from the last editions release they do like to tease us with small details.

This is all obviously speculation and entirely my own opinion as to what we may have seen. Please feel free to point out my errors or anything I missed. I am hoping to start conversations about the game I love!

So let us delve into the grim darkness and see what we find.

Let’s start with the Tyranids and, with what is likely the most obvious, the screamer-killer.

Now we already have a screamer-killer variant of the existing carnifex model, from 2005, but this looks more like the old-school 1992 version to me, with less of a hunchback and less armour around the head. We also see the bio-plasmic scream in action, so it seems unlikely to be anything else. Perhaps a new dedicated model influenced by the original?

We have already had the new termagant model revealed, so we know that is coming. The last little tidbit I spotted for Tyranids was in this image…

Now, bear with my (hopeful) flight of fancy here but this coupled with a few more still looks like a possible Lictor? It is being displayed as a stealthy-boi with two giant appendages so…maybe? The existing model is from 2005, and in dire need of a refresh, so it is not beyond belief. There is also another image that helps add evidence to this.

Okay, so that last one is as clear as mud, like any good conspiracy photo, but when you watch those few frames, the bioform that grabs the apothecary and slings it around like a dog with a chew-toy very much resembles a Lictor. Again, this may be hope driving me to find connections that don’t exist but you never know…

Moving onto the marines, things are a little clearer here.

Yep, that’s another Redemptor Dreadnaught variant called the Gunslinger. I think that just about covers all the vairants the original Dreadnaught kit could built (ranged, hybrid and close combat) so should we start the retirement party now?

Not much else on new models here.. oh wait, there was something.

..

Terminators are back! Well, they never really left but they have a new sculpt. I am hoping the assault terminators will not be far behind (love me a thunder hammer and storm shield!) but at least we know the reliable old guard are not going anywhere. Including a new Terminator Librarian (who looks badass!)

I also spied some possible new weapon options for Primaris marines…

I believe that Reiver is holding a combi-flamer? And is that a Primaris Intercessor with a flamer? (Don’t roast me too hard if it’s not an intercessor, power armour variants were never my strong point!) I don’t think I have seen those weapons on any existing models so perhaps they are teasing at new weapons for these kits?

Let me know if you have seen anything different? Or if I missed anything entirely, or am living in a fantasy land. As always, this is for the fun of speculation and discussion!

See you in the grim dark!