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AOWdu 217.1 State of the Superfaction: Xenos Nov 05, 2024

Show notes

Hello lovely peoples. Here we have the first in the post MFM series of State of the Superfaction episodes. As voted by the Patrons.

Four awesome segments with luminaries of their respective factions bring their expertise to the show with Necrons, Votann, Orks and lastly Tau getting fully covered.

I hope you enjoy and adore this one and look forward to the rest of the series.

Adam

Skari Wins Toronto with Drukhari (264.1) Nov 01, 2024

Show notes

In this week's episode Nick interviews fellow Art of War coach Ridvan Martinez, also known as Archon Skari! Skari is fresh off the back of a major tournament win with Drukhari. Skari breaks down his latest list after the balance data slate which he used to take down the tournament.

In part two of the show, available to our patrons deep dive into all of the rounds Skari played. We get very specific about his match ups, and how to face various opponents!

To support the show please check out our patreon: patreon.com/aow40k

Pariah (2000 Points)

Drukhari
Skysplinter Assault
Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Archon (75 Points)
• Warlord
• 1x Blast pistol
1x Huskblade

Archon (75 Points)
• 1x Blast pistol
1x Huskblade

Beastmaster (105 Points)
• 1x Beastmaster
• 1x Agoniser
1x Splinter pods
• 1x Clawed Fiend
• 1x Clawed Fiend fists
• 2x Khymerae
• 2x Khymerae talons
• 3x Razorwing Flock
• 3x Razorwing feathers

Lelith Hesperax (85 Points)
• 1x Lelith’s blades

BATTLELINE

Kabalite Warriors (110 Points)
• 1x Sybarite
• 1x Blast pistol
1x Phantasm grenade launcher
1x Sybarite weapon
• 9x Kabalite Warrior
• 1x Blaster
9x Close combat weapon
1x Dark lance
1x Shredder
1x Splinter cannon
5x Splinter rifle

Wyches (90 Points)
• 1x Hekatrix
• 1x Blast pistol
1x Hekatarii blade
1x Phantasm grenade launcher
• 9x Wych
• 9x Hekatarii blade
9x Splinter pistol

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Raider (80 Points)
• 1x Bladevanes
1x Dark lance

Venom (70 Points)
• 1x Bladevanes
1x Splinter cannon 1x Splinter cannon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Court of the Archon (85 Points)
• 1x Lhamaean
• 1x Shaimeshi blade
• 1x Medusae
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Eyeburst
• 1x Sslyth
• 1x Shardcarbine
1x Splinter pistol
1x Sslyth battle-blade
• 1x Ur-ghul
• 1x Ur-ghul talons

Cronos (50 Points)
• 1x Spirit syphon
1x Spirit vortex
1x Spirit-leech tentacles

Incubi (75 Points)
• 4x Incubi
• 4x Klaive
• 1x Klaivex
• 1x Demiklaives

Mandrakes (65 Points)
• 1x Nightfiend
• 1x Baleblast
1x Glimmersteel blade
• 4x Mandrake
• 4x Baleblast
4x Glimmersteel blade

Scourges (120 Points)
• 1x Solarite
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Shardcarbine
1x Solarite weapon
• 4x Scourge
• 4x Close combat weapon
4x Dark lance

Scourges (120 Points)
• 1x Solarite
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Shardcarbine
1x Solarite weapon
• 4x Scourge
• 4x Close combat weapon
4x Drukhari haywire blaster

Voidraven Bomber (215 Points)
• 1x Bladed wings
2x Dark scythe
1x Voidraven missiles

AOWdu 216.1 Core Rules Changes Review Oct 30, 2024

Show notes

G'day there traveller. Welcome to another lovely episode where i am joined by two New Zealand absolute lads to review all the rules and mission changes from the latest GW update!

Finn Decker, current WTC team NZ captain and Charlie Kang WTC Coach and member of the Tactical Chilli podcast join me and give some whimsical and awesome tactical insight to this weeks subject matter.

Hope you enjoy!

Gettin' Kunnin and Brutal with Brian Seipp EP 260.1 Oct 25, 2024

Show notes

In this week's episode Nick interviews fellow Team America teammate Brian Seipp, about his amazing run with Orks which brought him second place at the London GT. Brian talks to us about his amazing learning strategies, how to play the game with integrity at the highest levels of competition, and of course his Kunnin and Brutal Orks army list.

In part two of the show, available to our patrons deep dive into all of the rounds Brian played. We get very specific about his match ups, when to Waaagh! How to deal with going second, and most importantly, charge positioning!

To support the show please check out our patreon: patreon.com/aow40k

Player Name: Brian Seipp
Team Name: Ignite
Factions Used: Orks
Army Points: 1990
Army Enhancements: Follow Me Ladz (Char3: Big Mek), Kunnin’ But Brutal (Char5: Warboss)
Detachment: Warhorde
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Char1: Ghazghkull Thraka (235 pts) – Warlord

Char2: Beastboss (80 pts)

Char3: Big Mek (105 pts) – Drilla, Traktor Blasta, Enhancement: Follow Me Ladz
Char4: Big Mek (80 pts) – Drilla, Traktor Blasta

Char5: Warboss (80 pts) – Attack Squig, Powerklaw, Enhancement: Kunnin’ But Brutal
Char6: Warboss (65 pts) – Attack Squig, Powerklaw
Char7: Warboss (65 pts) – Attack Squig, Powerklaw

=== BATTLELINE ===

10 Beast Snagga Boyz (105 pts)

20 Boyz (170 pts) – Powerklaw, 19x Slugga and Choppa
20 Boyz (170 pts) – Powerklaw, 19x Slugga and Choppa

=== OTHER DATESHEETS ===

5 Burna Boyz (60 pts) – Kustom Mega-blasta
5 Burna Boyz (60 pts) – Kustom Mega-blasta

11 Gretchin (40 pts)
11 Gretchin (40 pts)

2 Meganobz (80 pts) – 2x Powerklaw and Killsaw

5 Nobz (105 pts) – 5x Powerklaw

Battlewagon (160 pts) – 4x Big Shoota, Deff rolla, Grabbin Klaw, Kannon, Lobba, Wreckin’ Ball, ‘Ard Case
Battlewagon (160 pts) – 4x Big Shoota, Deff rolla, Grabbin Klaw, Kannon, Lobba, Wreckin’ Ball, ‘Ard Case

=== DEDICATED TRANSPORTS ===

Trukk (65 pts) – Wreckin’ Ball
Trukk (65 pts) – Wreckin’ Ball

AOWdu 215.1 Munitorum Field Manual Review Oct 22, 2024

Show notes

Hello you lucky Ducks. Nathan Roberts and Typus from Enter the Matrix are here to help me review the points changes just launched this week!

Hope you enjoy the full delve into the new meta with two of the sharpest minds out there.

The Man, The Myth, The Legend, Liam VSL on Chaos Space Marines Ep 262.1 Oct 18, 2024

Show notes

In this week's episode Nick interviews 40k super star Liam VSL about his amazing back to back undefeated run at the LGT and the LGT Invitational . Liam talks to us about his amazing approach to Chaos Space Marines with an alternative detachment choice, and he makes people play the game his way.

In part two of the show, available to our patrons deep dive into all of the rounds Liam played. We get very specific about his match ups, his approaches to problems, and how he solves them!

To support the show please check out our patreon: patreon.com/aow40k

Chaos Space Marines
Emperor’s Children
Strike Force (2000 points)
Veterans of the Long War
CHARACTERS
Chaos Lord (105 points)
• 1x Daemon hammer
1x Plasma pistol
• Enhancement: Warmaster’s Gift
Cypher (90 points)
• 1x Cypher’s bolt pistol
1x Cypher’s plasma pistol
Fabius Bile (85 points)
• 1x Fabius Bile
• 1x Chirurgeon
1x Rod of Torment
1x Xyclos Needler
• 1x Surgeon Acolyte
• 1x Surgeon Acolyte’s tools
Lucius the Eternal (95 points)
• Warlord
• 1x Doom siren
1x Duellist’s sword and Lash of Torment
Hurons (80 points)
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BATTLELINE
Cultist Mob (50 points)
• 1x Cultist Champion
• 1x Autopistol
1x Brutal assault weapon
• 9x Chaos Cultist
• 9x Autopistol
9x Brutal assault weapon
Legionaries (90 points)
• 1x Aspiring Champion
• 1x Chaos Icon
1x Close combat weapon
1x Heavy melee weapon
1x Plasma pistol
• 4x Legionary
• 2x Astartes chainsword
4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
1x Heavy melee weapon
1x Lascannon
Legionaries (90 points)
• 1x Aspiring Champion
• 1x Chaos Icon
1x Close combat weapon
1x Heavy melee weapon
1x Plasma pistol
• 4x Legionary
• 2x Astartes chainsword
4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
1x Heavy melee weapon
1x Lascannon
Noise Marines (85 points)
• 1x Noise Champion
• 1x Chaos Icon
1x Close combat weapon
1x Doom siren
1x Power fist
1x Sonic blaster
• 4x Noise Marine
• 1x Blastmaster
4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
3x Sonic blaster
Noise Marines (85 points)
• 1x Noise Champion
• 1x Chaos Icon
1x Close combat weapon
1x Doom siren
1x Power fist
1x Sonic blaster
• 4x Noise Marine
• 1x Blastmaster
4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
3x Sonic blaster
DEDICATED TRANSPORTS
Chaos Rhino (75 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Combi-bolter
1x Combi-weapon
1x Havoc launcher
Chaos Rhino (75 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Combi-bolter
1x Combi-weapon
1x Havoc launcher
OTHER DATASHEETS
Chaos Predator Destructor (140 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Combi-weapon
1x Havoc launcher
2x Lascannon
1x Predator autocannon
Chaos Predator Destructor (140 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Combi-weapon
1x Havoc launcher
2x Lascannon
1x Predator autocannon
Chosen (125 points)
• 1x Chosen Champion
• 1x Boltgun
1x Chaos Icon
1x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
• 4x Chosen
• 3x Accursed weapon
3x Bolt pistol
1x Boltgun
2x Combi-weapon
1x Paired accursed weapons
1x Plasma pistol
Chosen (250 points)
• 1x Chosen Champion
• 1x Boltgun
1x Chaos Icon
1x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
• 9x Chosen
• 6x Accursed weapon
6x Bolt pistol
3x Boltgun
4x Combi-weapon
2x Paired accursed weapons
3x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
Obliterators (170 points)
• 2x Obliterator
• 2x Crushing fists
2x Fleshmetal guns
Obliterators (170 points)
• 2x Obliterator
• 2x Crushing fists
2x Fleshmetal guns

AOWdu 214.1 10th Ed units that have never been good Oct 15, 2024

Show notes

Hello! I am joined by an amazing Scandinavian duo, Patrick Woods and Axel Ryden to chat about units that have never been good in 10th edition and what can be done to make then viable.

It's a damn good time and was a great way to hang with mates whilst awaiting the anticipated points changes.

Hope you enjoy.

The Genestealer Cult Uprising is here with Innes Wilson Oct 11, 2024

Show notes

In this week's episode Nick interviews return guest Innes Wilson. Innes talks about his wealth of experience with the new Genestealer Cult Outlander Claw list. We go through how it operates, and cover everything you need to know about Genestealer Cult.

In part two of the show, available to our patrons deep dive the various matchups Innes has faced in his multiple tournament outings with Genestealer Cult.

To support the show please check out our patreon for weekly exclusive content patreon.com/aow40k

Player Name: Innes "Damascus" Wilson
Team Name: Stat Check
Factions Used: Genestealer Cults
Army Points: 2000
Army Enhancements (list on which model): Kelermorph - Cartographic Data-leech
Detachment Rule: Rapid Takeover
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you know what it all does right? (2000 points)
Genestealer Cults
Strike Force (2000 points)
Outlander Claw
CHARACTERS
Kelermorph (60 points)
• Warlord
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Liberator autostubs
Kelermorph (70 points)
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Liberator autostubs
• Enhancement: Cartographic Data-leech
Kelermorph (60 points)
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Liberator autostubs
Reductus Saboteur (65 points)
• 1x Autopistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Demolition charges
1x Remote explosives
BATTLELINE
Acolyte Hybrids with Autopistols (70 points)
• 1x Acolyte Leader
• 1x Autopistol
1x Leader’s bio-weapons
• 4x Acolyte Hybrid
• 1x Cult Icon
1x Cult claws and knife
3x Heavy mining tool
Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (75 points)
• 1x Acolyte Leader
• 1x Hand flamer
1x Leader’s bio-weapons
• 4x Acolyte Hybrid
• 4x Cult claws and knife
4x Hand flamer
Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (75 points)
• 1x Acolyte Leader
• 1x Hand flamer
1x Leader’s bio-weapons
• 4x Acolyte Hybrid
• 4x Cult claws and knife
4x Hand flamer
Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (75 points)
• 1x Acolyte Leader
• 1x Hand flamer
1x Leader’s bio-weapons
• 4x Acolyte Hybrid
• 4x Cult claws and knife
4x Hand flamer
Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (75 points)
• 1x Acolyte Leader
• 1x Hand flamer
1x Leader’s bio-weapons
• 4x Acolyte Hybrid
• 4x Cult claws and knife
4x Hand flamer
Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (75 points)
• 1x Acolyte Leader
• 1x Hand flamer
1x Leader’s bio-weapons
• 4x Acolyte Hybrid
• 4x Cult claws and knife
4x Hand flamer
Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (75 points)
• 1x Acolyte Leader
• 1x Hand flamer
1x Leader’s bio-weapons
• 4x Acolyte Hybrid
• 4x Cult claws and knife
4x Hand flamer
Neophyte Hybrids (70 points)
• 1x Neophyte Leader
• 1x Autopistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Hybrid firearm
• 9x Neophyte Hybrid
• 9x Autopistol
9x Close combat weapon
1x Cult Icon
1x Flamer
5x Hybrid firearm
1x Mining laser
1x Seismic cannon
1x Webber
Neophyte Hybrids (70 points)
• 1x Neophyte Leader
• 1x Autopistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Hybrid firearm
• 9x Neophyte Hybrid
• 9x Autopistol
9x Close combat weapon
1x Cult Icon
1x Flamer
5x Hybrid firearm
1x Mining laser
1x Seismic cannon
1x Webber
DEDICATED TRANSPORTS
Goliath Truck (85 points)
• 1x Armoured hull
1x Demolition charge cache
1x Heavy stubber
1x Twin autocannon
Goliath Truck (85 points)
• 1x Armoured hull
1x Demolition charge cache
1x Heavy stubber
1x Twin autocannon
OTHER DATASHEETS
Achilles Ridgerunners (75 points)
• 1x Armoured hull
1x Heavy mortar
1x Spotter
1x Twin heavy stubber
Achilles Ridgerunners (150 points)
• 2x Achilles Ridgerunner
• 2x Armoured hull
2x Heavy mining laser
2x Spotter
2x Twin heavy stubber
Achilles Ridgerunners (150 points)
• 2x Achilles Ridgerunner
• 2x Armoured hull
2x Heavy mining laser
2x Spotter
2x Twin heavy stubber
Atalan Jackals (90 points)
• 4x Atalan Jackal
• 2x Atalan power weapon
3x Atalan small arms
2x Close combat weapon
1x Grenade launcher
• 1x Atalan Wolfquad
• 1x Atalan incinerator
1x Atalan small arms
1x Close combat weapon
Atalan Jackals (90 points)
• 4x Atalan Jackal
• 2x Atalan power weapon
3x Atalan small arms
2x Close combat weapon
1x Grenade launcher
• 1x Atalan Wolfquad
• 1x Atalan incinerator
1x Atalan small arms
1x Close combat weapon
Goliath Rockgrinder (120 points)
• 1x Clearance incinerator
1x Demolition charge cache
1x Drilldozer blade
1x Heavy stubber
Goliath Rockgrinder (120 points)
• 1x Clearance incinerator
1x Demolition charge cache
1x Drilldozer blade
1x Heavy stubber
Goliath Rockgrinder (120 points)
• 1x Clearance incinerator
1x Demolition charge cache
1x Drilldozer blade
1x Heavy stubber

AOWdu 213.1 Hanging with Seamus Ronin Oct 08, 2024

Show notes

This week the amazing editor in chief for all Art of War audio productions joins us in a show that is years overdue.

Adam sits down and delves into the mind of a man who polishes the products you have come to enjoy, helping me at least sound like i know what i am on about.

He is an amazing individual and I am super lucky to have been working with him from Episode 1! Also Shout out to Seamus's Mum! Who is the real hero here.

Talking Teams and Death Guard with Grant Kauffman Oct 04, 2024

Show notes

In this week's episode Nick interviews Grant Kauffman. Grant talks to us about what it was like having Nick coach his team at Champion's cup. How having an active and knowledgeable coach helped influence their rounds the Champion's Cup. And, of course, his amazing undefeated Death Guard army list.

In part two of the show, available to our patrons deep dive into all of the rounds Grant played. We get very specific about his solutions to shooting, his positioning into melee, and even how he beat Anthony Vanella's World Eaters, a feat never before been done by Death Guard!

Death Guard
Plague Company
Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Biologus Putrifier (60 Points)
• 1x Hyper blight grenades
1x Injector pistol
1x Plague knives

Foul Blightspawn (60 Points)
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Plague sprayer

Malignant Plaguecaster (65 Points)
• 1x Corrupted staff
1x Plague Wind
1x Plague bolt pistol

Typhus (80 Points)
• Warlord
• 1x Master-crafted manreaper

BATTLELINE

Plague Marines (180 Points)
• 1x Plague Champion
• 1x Heavy plague weapon
1x Plasma gun
• 9x Plague Marine
• 3x Bubotic weapons
4x Heavy plague weapon
9x Plague knives
2x Plague spewer

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Death Guard Rhino (75 Points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Havoc launcher
1x Plague combi-bolter 1x Plague combi-bolter

OTHER DATASHEETS

Death Guard Cultists (50 Points)
• 1x Death Guard Cultist Champion
• 1x Brutal assault weapon
1x Cultist firearm
• 9x Death Guard Cultist
• 9x Brutal assault weapon
6x Cultist firearm
1x Flamer
1x Grenade launcher
1x Heavy stubber

Deathshroud Terminators (240 Points)
• 1x Deathshroud Champion
• 1x Manreaper
1x Plaguespurt gauntlet 1x Plaguespurt gauntlet
• 5x Deathshroud Terminator
• 5x Manreaper
5x Plaguespurt gauntlet

Foetid Bloat-Drone (90 Points)
• 1x Fleshmower
1x Plague probe

ALLIED UNITS

Nurglings (40 Points)
• 3x Nurgling Swarm
• 3x Diseased claws and teeth

Rotigus (230 Points)
• 1x Gnarlrod
1x Streams of brackish filth
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War Dog Brigand (170 Points)
• 1x Armoured feet
1x Avenger chaincannon
1x Daemonbreath spear
1x Diabolus heavy stubber

War Dog Brigand (170 Points)
• 1x Armoured feet
1x Avenger chaincannon
1x Daemonbreath spear
1x Diabolus heavy stubber

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