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AOWdu 198.1 Genestealer Cults Codex Review Jun 08, 2024

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Hello everyone and thanks for your patience with this week's episode!
Dustin Henshaw joins me to review all that is great about the four armed emperor in this new codex. The good, bad and otherwise!

Winning without Canoptek Court- Walter Langendorf Jun 07, 2024

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This past weekend we had the pleasure of attending the first ever Warhammer exhibition tournament at Dreamhack, an esports convention! 4 different teams faced off in a round robin to determine the champion. This week we have veteran member of Protabletop, Walter Langendorf on to talk about his unorthodox approach to the game and Necron army. Walter completely smashed it this weekend and we go over his list and his strategies, both on and off the table.

In part 2 of this episode we talk about Noah's match ups from the tournament. We dive into niche plays, positioning, and different approaches to different problems. We go over his matchups in detail. To subscribe to part 2 and learn about the games that were played please check out our patreon patreon.com/aow40k.com

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Da Green Tide with Noah Bedome May 31, 2024

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Join us for this week's episode of the Art of War podcast where Nick interviews long time listener, and now major tournament winner, Noah Bedome! Noah just came off an awesome win with Orks, and we talk about everything you need to know about the Green Tide!

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CHARACTERS

Painboy (70 Points)

• 1x Power klaw

1x ’Urty syringe

Painboy (70 Points)

• 1x Power klaw

1x ’Urty syringe

Warboss (75 Points)

• 1x Attack squig

1x Kombi-weapon

1x Power klaw

1x Twin sluggas

• Enhancements: Ferocious Show Off

Warboss (65 Points)

• 1x Attack squig

1x Kombi-weapon

1x Power klaw

1x Twin sluggas

Warboss in Mega Armour (100 Points)

• Warlord

• 1x Big shoota

1x ’Uge choppa

• Enhancements: Raucous Warcaller

Weirdboy (70 Points)

• 1x Weirdboy staff

1x ’Eadbanger

• Enhancements: Bloodthirsty Belligerence

BATTLELINE

Boyz (170 Points)

• 19x Boy

• 19x Choppa

19x Slugga

• 1x Boss Nob

• 1x Power klaw

1x Slugga

Boyz (170 Points)

• 19x Boy

• 19x Choppa

19x Slugga

• 1x Boss Nob

• 1x Power klaw

1x Slugga

Boyz (170 Points)

• 19x Boy

• 19x Choppa

19x Slugga

• 1x Boss Nob

• 1x Power klaw

1x Slugga

Boyz (170 Points)

• 19x Boy

• 19x Choppa

19x Slugga

• 1x Boss Nob

• 1x Power klaw

1x Slugga

Boyz (170 Points)

• 19x Boy

• 19x Choppa

19x Slugga

• 1x Boss Nob

• 1x Power klaw

1x Slugga

Boyz (85 Points)

• 9x Boy

• 9x Choppa

9x Slugga

• 1x Boss Nob

• 1x Power klaw

1x Slugga

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Trukk (65 Points)

• 1x Big shoota

1x Spiked wheels

1x Wreckin’ ball

OTHER DATASHEETS

Battlewagon (160 Points)

• 4x Big shoota

1x Deff rolla

1x Grabbin’ klaw

1x Kannon

1x Lobba

1x Wreckin’ ball

1x ’Ard Case

Gretchin (40 Points)

• 10x Gretchin

• 10x Close combat weapon

10x Grot blasta

• 1x Runtherd

• 1x Runtherd tools

1x Slugga

Kommandos (135 Points)

• 1x Bomb Squig

1x Distraction Grot

• 9x Kommando

• 1x Breacha ram

1x Burna

4x Choppa

1x Close combat weapon

2x Close combat weapon

2x Kustom shoota

1x Rokkit launcha

4x Slugga

• 1x Boss Nob

• 1x Power klaw

1x Slugga

Meganobz (150 Points)

• 5x Meganob

• 5x Kombi-weapon

5x Power klaw

Stormboyz (65 Points)

• 4x Stormboy

• 4x Choppa

4x Slugga

• 1x Boss Nob

• 1x Power klaw

1x Slugga

AOWdu 197.1 Counter/Anti Meta Episode May 28, 2024

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Hello lovelies, this week I record two poignant segments, first up is with the Scared One himself Skari, who as a faction specialist is an expert on adapting and countering the meta.

Second segment is with one of the great minds of 40k, Pumba of Team Poland, who captained his nation to victory at the WTC last year.

We talk how to counter and work into a hostile meta, adapting and identifying ways to eke back a bit of value when times are tough.

Hope you love it!

Aggressive Combat Eldar!? Jack Harpster May 24, 2024

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Join us for this week's episode of the Art of War podcast where Nick interviews Art of War coach and ITC Champion Jack Harpster. Jack just made an off the wall Aeldari army, and we talk about exactly how it works! This was also in the context of a team tournament, and we walk through his pairings approach as well.

In part 2 of this episode we talk about Jack's match ups from the tournament. We dive into niche plays, positioning, and different approaches to different problems. We go over his matchups in detail. To subscribe to part 2 and learn about the games that were played please check out our patreon patreon.com/aow40k.com

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Aeldari

Battle Host

Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Autarch Wayleaper (150 Points)

• Warlord

• 1x Dragon fusion gun

1x Mandiblasters

1x Star glaive

• Enhancements: The Phoenix Gem

Avatar of Khaine (335 Points)

• 1x The Wailing Doom

Death Jester (105 Points)

• 1x Jester’s blade

1x Shrieker cannon

• Enhancements: Fate’s Messenger

Farseer (80 Points)

• 1x Eldritch Storm

1x Shuriken pistol

1x Singing spear

Farseer Skyrunner (105 Points)

• 1x Eldritch Storm

1x Shuriken pistol

1x Singing spear

1x Twin shuriken catapult

• Enhancements: The Weeping Stones

The Visarch (90 Points)

• 1x Asu-var, the Sword of Silent Screams

Warlock Skyrunner (55 Points)

• 1x Destructor

1x Shuriken pistol

1x Singing Spear

1x Twin shuriken catapult

Yvraine (100 Points)

• 1x Kha-vir, the Sword of Sorrows

1x Storm of Whispers

BATTLELINE

Guardian Defenders (100 Points)

• 10x Guardian Defender

• 10x Close combat weapon

10x Shuriken catapult

• 1x Heavy Weapon Platform

• 1x Bright lance

1x Close combat weapon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Shadow Spectres (105 Points)

• 5x Shadow Spectre

• 5x Close combat weapon

5x Prism rifle

Swooping Hawks (80 Points)

• 1x Swooping Hawk Exarch

• 1x Aeldari power sword

1x Close combat weapon

1x Hawk’s talon

• 4x Swooping Hawk

• 4x Close combat weapon

4x Lasblaster

[4:44 PM]

Troupe (180 Points)

• 1x Lead Player

• 1x Aeldari power sword

1x Fusion pistol

• 11x Player

• 3x Fusion pistol

11x Harlequin’s special weapon

4x Neuro disruptor

4x Shuriken pistol

Warp Spiders (115 Points)

• 1x Warp Spider Exarch

• 1x Close combat weapon

1x Death spinner

1x Powerblades

• 4x Warp Spider

• 4x Close combat weapon

4x Death spinner

Warp Spiders (115 Points)

• 1x Warp Spider Exarch

• 1x Close combat weapon

1x Death spinner

1x Powerblades

• 4x Warp Spider

• 4x Close combat weapon

4x Death spinner

Warp Spiders (115 Points)

• 1x Warp Spider Exarch

• 1x Close combat weapon

1x Death spinner

1x Powerblades

• 4x Warp Spider

• 4x Close combat weapon

4x Death spinner

Windriders (160 Points)

• 6x Windrider

• 6x Close combat weapon

6x Shuriken cannon

AOWdu 196.1 Chaos Space Marine Codex Review Week 2 May 21, 2024

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Hello everyone, I have just made it back to OZ after my foray to Dallas for the Coverage of the US Open event there.

This week we wrap up the review of the shiny new and extremely deep CSM codex. Matt Morosoli and I finish off the delve into the remaining detachments and chat more unit options.

Hope you enjoy!

Exploring Grey Knights with Yohann Teston May 17, 2024

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Join us for this week's episode of the Art of War podcast where Nick interviews Yohann Teston, an amazing Grey Knights player, who just won a big tournament in France! We talk about Yohann's approach to the game, his army list philosophies, and how his Grey Knight army works!

In part 2 of this episode we talk about Yohann's match ups from the tournament. We dive into niche plays, positioning, and different approaches to different problems. We cover his games into Blood Angels, Necrons, Tyanids, Eldar and Adepta Sororitas, and we go through any potential changes he would make to his army. To subscribe to part 2 and learn about the games that were played please check out our patreon patreon.com/aow40k.com

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+ PLAYER: Yohann "AltF4" Teston

+ FACTION KEYWORD: Imperium - Grey Knights

+ DETACHMENT: Teleport Strike Force

+ TOTAL ARMY POINTS: 1995pts

+ WARLORD: Char2: Brotherhood Librarian

+ ENHANCEMENT: Inescapable Wrath (on Char2: Brotherhood Librarian)

& Sigil of Exigence (on Char5: Grand Master in Nemesis Dreadknight)

+ NUMBER OF UNITS: 12

+ SECONDARY: - Bring It Down: 4x3 + 1x4 - Assassination: 5 Characters

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Char1: 1x Brotherhood Librarian (110 pts): Nemesis Force Weapon, Purge Soul, Combi-Weapon

Char2: 1x Brotherhood Librarian (125 pts): Warlord, Nemesis Force Weapon, Purge Soul, Combi-Weapon

Enhancement: Inescapable Wrath (+15 pts)

Char3: 1x Brotherhood Librarian (110 pts): Nemesis Force Weapon, Purge Soul, Combi-Weapon

Char4: 1x Brotherhood Techmarine (60 pts): Flamer, Omnissian Power Axe, Plasma Cutter, Servo-arms, Bolt pistol

Char5: 1x Grand Master in Nemesis Dreadknight (230 pts): Nemesis Daemon Greathammer, Heavy Incinerator, Heavy Psycannon

Enhancement: Sigil of Exigence (+30 pts)

5x Brotherhood Terminator Squad (210 pts)

• 1x Justicar: Nemesis Force Weapon, Storm Bolter

• 1x Terminator: Nemesis Force Weapon, Storm Bolter

• 1x Terminator with Ancient's Banner: Ancient's Banner, Nemesis Force Weapon, Storm Bolter

• 1x Terminator with Heavy Weapon: Nemesis Force Weapon, Incinerator

• 1x Terminator with Narthecium: Narthecium, Nemesis Force Weapon

5x Brotherhood Terminator Squad (210 pts)

• 1x Justicar: Nemesis Force Weapon, Storm Bolter

• 1x Terminator: Nemesis Force Weapon, Storm Bolter

• 1x Terminator with Ancient's Banner: Ancient's Banner, Nemesis Force Weapon, Storm Bolter

• 1x Terminator with Heavy Weapon: Nemesis Force Weapon, Incinerator

• 1x Terminator with Narthecium: Narthecium, Nemesis Force Weapon

5x Strike Squad (125 pts)

• 3x Grey Knight: 3 with Nemesis Force Weapon, Storm Bolter

• 1x Grey Knight with Heavy Weapon: Close combat weapon, Incinerator

• 1x Justicar: Nemesis Force Weapon, Storm Bolter

1x Grey Knights Land Raider Redeemer (260 pts): Armoured tracks, 2x Flamestorm Cannon, Hunter-killer Missile, Multi-melta, Storm Bolter, Twin Assault Cannon

1x Nemesis Dreadknight (185 pts): Nemesis Daemon Greathammer, Heavy Incinerator, Heavy Psycannon

AOWdu 195.1 Chaos Space Marines Codex Review Week 1 May 14, 2024

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Wowee what a book. I am joined by Matt Morosoli to review this spicy new spikey boy codex! This thing is dense and deep with heaps of viable detachments and some of the finest jank we have seen in 10th ed so far.

Hope you enjoy!

Vanguard Space Marines in Teams with Kasra Houshidar May 10, 2024

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Join us for this week's episode of the Art of War podcast where Nick interviews Kasra Houshidar, an amazing Space Marine player, repeat guest, coach of Team Canada, and member of team Art of War! We talk about Kas's role on the Art of War Team at the latest Battle For Salvation 8-person team tournament. Kas pilots Vanguard Space Marines. We go over his army list, and how he approaches the game with it.

In part 2 of this episode we talk about Kas's match ups from the tournament. We dive into positioning, and how to approach the game differently. If you want to learn about understanding tempo, and how to get all the points you can subscribe to part 2 and learn about the games that were played please check out our patreon patreon.com/aow40k.com

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Vanguard of Ultramar (2000 Points)

Space Marines
Ultramarines
Vanguard Spearhead
Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Apothecary Biologis (80 Points)
• 1x Absolvor bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
• Enhancements: The Blade Driven Deep

Marneus Calgar (185 Points)
• 1x Marneus Calgar
• Warlord
• 1x Gauntlets of Ultramar
• 2x Victrix Honour Guard
• 2x Victrix power sword

Uriel Ventris (75 Points)
• 1x Bolt Pistol
1x Invictus
1x Sword of Idaeus

OTHER DATASHEETS

Centurion Devastator Squad (370 Points)
• 1x Devastator Centurion Sergeant
• 1x Centurion fists
1x Centurion missile launcher
1x Twin lascannon
• 5x Devastator Centurion
• 5x Centurion fists
5x Centurion missile launcher
5x Twin lascannon

Company Heroes (95 Points)
• 1x Ancient
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Bolt rifle
1x Close combat weapon
• 1x Company Champion
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Master-crafted power weapon
• 2x Company Veteran
• 2x Bolt pistol
2x Close combat weapon
1x Master-crafted bolt rifle
1x Master-crafted heavy bolter

Eradicator Squad (190 Points)
• 1x Eradicator Sergeant
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Melta rifle
• 5x Eradicator
• 5x Bolt pistol
5x Close combat weapon
3x Melta rifle
2x Multi-melta

Eradicator Squad (95 Points)
• 1x Eradicator Sergeant
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Melta rifle
• 2x Eradicator
• 2x Bolt pistol
2x Close combat weapon
1x Melta rifle
1x Multi-melta

Inceptor Squad (260 Points)
• 1x Inceptor Sergeant
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Plasma exterminators
• 5x Inceptor
• 5x Close combat weapon
5x Plasma exterminators

Infiltrator Squad (100 Points)
• 1x Infiltrator Sergeant
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Marksman bolt carbine
• 4x Infiltrator
• 4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
1x Helix Gauntlet
1x Infiltrator Comms Array
4x Marksman bolt carbine

Scout Squad (65 Points)
• 1x Scout Sergeant
• 1x Astartes chainsword
1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
• 4x Scout
• 2x Astartes shotgun
4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
1x Heavy bolter
1x Scout sniper rifle

AOWdu 194.1 Munitorum Field Manual Review May 07, 2024

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Welcome to this week late review of the Points changes in the recent MFM. Thanks to GW for putting together such an amazing Ork Codex that I was a week off getting to this, but here it is.

I am joined by the lovely Dustin Henshaw to run through the changes for each faction in turn, asking the questions, are they better/worse? And what does their best list look like?

Hope you enjoy the ride!

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