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] ++

[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

++ 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] ++

++ 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] ++
Final Tournament Placings




