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Part 1 - High Scoring Harlequins with Liam VSL - 291.1 May 16, 2025

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In this week's episode we talk to Liam VSL, one of the strongest players in the world. Liam was recently the top scorer at the Home Nations team tournament with none other than the rarely seen Harlequins. Liam breaks down in detail the raw power of this army, the tricks, and the strategies for how it all works!

Subscribe to part 2 on patreon.com/aow40k to get a recap of all of Liam's rounds, his play by plays, and access to our discord server!

Char1: 1x Eldrad Ulthran (110 pts): Mind War, Shuriken Pistol, Staff of Ulthamar and witchblade
Char2: 1x Solitaire (115 pts): Solitaire Weapons
Char3: 1x Farseer (70 pts): Eldritch Storm, Shuriken Pistol, Singing Spear
Char4: 1x Shadowseer (60 pts): Warlord, Miststave, Neuro Disruptor
Char5: 1x Troupe Master (75 pts): Troupe Master's Blade, Fusion Pistol
Char6: 1x Troupe Master (75 pts): Troupe Master's Blade, Fusion Pistol
Char7: 1x Troupe Master (75 pts): Troupe Master's Blade, Fusion Pistol
11x Storm Guardians (100 pts)
• 1x Serpent's Scale Platform: Close Combat Weapon
• 6x Storm Guardian: 6 with Close Combat Weapon, Shuriken Pistol
• 2x Storm Guardian with Flamer: 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Flamer
• 2x Storm Guardian with Fusion Gun & Power Sword: 2 with Fusion Gun, Power sword
11x Troupe (190 pts)
• 1x Lead Player: Power sword, Fusion Pistol
• 3x Player with Harlequin's Blade: 3 with Harlequin's Blade, Shuriken Pistol
• 4x Player with Neuro Disruptor: 4 with Neuro Disruptor, Harlequin's Blade
• 3x Player with Fusion Pistol: 3 with Fusion Pistol, Harlequin's Blade
5x Troupe (85 pts)
• 1x Lead Player: Power sword, Fusion Pistol
• 1x Player with Harlequin's Blade: Harlequin's Blade, Shuriken Pistol
• 2x Player with Neuro Disruptor: 2 with Neuro Disruptor, Harlequin's Blade
• 1x Player with Fusion Pistol: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin's Blade
5x Troupe (85 pts)
• 1x Lead Player: Power sword, Fusion Pistol
• 1x Player with Harlequin's Blade: Harlequin's Blade, Shuriken Pistol
• 2x Player with Neuro Disruptor: 2 with Neuro Disruptor, Harlequin's Blade
• 1x Player with Fusion Pistol: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin's Blade
5x Troupe (85 pts)
• 1x Lead Player: Power sword, Fusion Pistol
• 1x Player with Harlequin's Blade: Harlequin's Blade, Shuriken Pistol
• 2x Player with Neuro Disruptor: 2 with Neuro Disruptor, Harlequin's Blade
• 1x Player with Fusion Pistol: Fusion Pistol, Harlequin's Blade
5x Dark Reapers (90 pts): Aspect Shrine Token
• 4x Dark Reaper: 4 with Close combat weapon, Reaper Launcher
• 1x Dark Reaper Exarch: Close combat weapon, Tempest Launcher
5x Dark Reapers (90 pts): Aspect Shrine Token
• 4x Dark Reaper: 4 with Close combat weapon, Reaper Launcher
• 1x Dark Reaper Exarch: Close combat weapon, Tempest Launcher
5x Dark Reapers (90 pts): Aspect Shrine Token
• 4x Dark Reaper: 4 with Close combat weapon, Reaper Launcher
• 1x Dark Reaper Exarch: Close combat weapon, Tempest Launcher
5x Rangers (55 pts): 5 with Close Combat Weapon, Long rifle, Shuriken Pistol
4x Warlock Conclave (110 pts): 4 with Destructor, Shuriken Pistol, Singing Spear
4x Warlock Conclave (110 pts): 4 with Destructor, Shuriken Pistol, Singing Spear
1x Warlock Skyrunners (45 pts): Destructor, Shuriken Pistol, Singing Spear, Twin Shuriken Catapult
1x Warlock Skyrunners (45 pts): Destructor, Shuriken Pistol, Singing Spear, Twin Shuriken Catapult
1x Starweaver (80 pts): Close Combat Weapon, 2x Shuriken Cannon
1x Starweaver (80 pts): Close Combat Weapon, 2x Shuriken Cannon
1x Starweaver (80 pts): Close Combat Weapon, 2x Shuriken Cannon

Part 1 - Undefeated Adeptus Custodes with Folger Pyles - 290.1 May 09, 2025

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In this week's episode we talk to the current World Champion of Warhammer, Folger Pyles. Folger and Nick recount his Warhammer journey since WCW including his time on Team America in the academy. They go over Folger's Adeptus Custodes list from Home Nations

Subscribe to part 2 on patreon.com/aow40k to get a recap of all of Folger's rounds, his play by plays, and access to our discord server!

Lions (2000 points)

Adeptus Custodes
Strike Force (2000 points)
Lions of the Emperor

CHARACTERS

Blade Champion (120 points)
• 1x Vaultswords

Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike (160 points)
• 1x Interceptor lance
1x Salvo launcher
• Enhancement: Admonimortis

Valerian (110 points)
• Warlord
• 1x Gnosis

OTHER DATASHEETS

Caladius Grav-tank (215 points)
• 1x Armoured hull
1x Twin arachnus heavy blaze cannon
1x Twin lastrum bolt cannon

Custodian Wardens (260 points)
• 5x Custodian Warden
• 5x Guardian spear
1x Vexilla

Prosecutors (40 points)
• 1x Prosecutor Sister Superior
• 1x Boltgun
1x Close combat weapon
• 3x Prosecutor
• 3x Boltgun
3x Close combat weapon

Vertus Praetors (150 points)
• 2x Vertus Praetor
• 2x Interceptor lance
2x Salvo launcher

Witchseekers (50 points)
• 1x Witchseeker Sister Superior
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Witchseeker flamer
• 3x Witchseeker
• 3x Close combat weapon
3x Witchseeker flamer

AOWdu 241.1 The State of Teams 40k May 06, 2025

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I am joined by two of the amazing hosts of Enter the Matrix Podcast, which is dedicated to all things Teams 40k.

We are running down EVERY faction in the game and talking about their best detachment, build and role in a teams event from the highest level possible!

It is a great time hanging with these lads and i truly hope you love the episodes.

Adam

Part 1 - Imperial Knights Smash with Dustin Hammond - 289.1 May 02, 2025

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In this week's episode we talk to new guest Dustin Hammond who's been a rising star in the Southeastern part of the United States. Dustin, who is one of Nick's coaching client's talks about his experience and how its helped him develop his Imperial Knight army. We break down his strategies and tactics in part 1.

Subscribe to part 2 on patreon.com/aow40k to get a recap of all of Dustin's rounds, his play by plays, and access to our discord server!

AOWdu 239.1 Death Guard Codex Review. Apr 26, 2025

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I am joined by delightful Art of War coach Mike Muzeni to review the pretty freaking strong and amazing Death Guard Codex!

Part 1 - Going Undefeated at Hammertime Teams with Kasra Houshidar and Stu Angel - 288.1 Apr 25, 2025

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Part 1 - Pure Genestealer Cult Mastery with Alex Macdougall - 287.1 Apr 18, 2025

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In this week's episode we talk to Genestealer Cult Expert and Art of War coach Alex Macdougall. Alex is a world leader in all Genestealer Cult matters and he breaks down his army list in detail which he used to go undefeated at not one, but two different GT's!

CHARACTERS

Abominant (95 points)

• 1x Power sledgehammer

Biophagus (70 points)

• 1x Alchemicus Familiar

1x Autopistol

1x Chemical vials

1x Injector goad

• Enhancement: Inhuman Integration

Patriarch (85 points)

• Warlord

• 1x Patriarch’s claws

• Enhancement: Enraptured Damnation

Reductus Saboteur (65 points)

• 1x Autopistol

1x Close combat weapon

1x Demolition charges

1x Remote explosives

BATTLELINE

Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (70 points)

• 1x Acolyte Leader

• 1x Cult claws and knife

1x Hand flamer

• 4x Acolyte Hybrid

• 4x Cult claws and knife

4x Hand flamer

Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (70 points)

• 1x Acolyte Leader

• 1x Cult claws and knife

1x Hand flamer

• 4x Acolyte Hybrid

• 4x Cult claws and knife

4x Hand flamer

Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers (70 points)

• 1x Acolyte Leader

• 1x Cult claws and knife

1x Hand flamer

• 4x Acolyte Hybrid

• 4x Cult claws and knife

4x Hand flamer

OTHER DATASHEETS

Aberrants (135 points)

• 1x Aberrant Hypermorph

• 1x Aberrant weapons

• 4x Aberrant

• 4x Aberrant weapons

Achilles Ridgerunners (85 points)

• 1x Armoured hull

1x Heavy mortar

1x Survey Augur

1x Twin heavy stubber

Achilles Ridgerunners (170 points)

• 2x Achilles Ridgerunner

• 2x Armoured hull

2x Heavy mining laser

2x Spotter

2x Twin heavy stubber

Achilles Ridgerunners (170 points)

• 2x Achilles Ridgerunner

• 2x Armoured hull

2x Heavy mining laser

2x Spotter

2x Twin heavy stubber

Goliath Rockgrinder (120 points)

• 1x Demolition charge cache

1x Drilldozer blade

1x Heavy mining laser

1x Heavy stubber

Goliath Rockgrinder (120 points)

• 1x Demolition charge cache

1x Drilldozer blade

1x Heavy mining laser

1x Heavy Stubber

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Hybrid Metamorphs (80 points)

• 1x Metamorph Leader

• 1x Hand flamer

1x Leader’s cult weapons

• 4x Hybrid Metamorph

• 1x Cult Icon

3x Hand flamer

4x Metamorph mutations

Purestrain Genestealers (150 points)

• 10x Purestrain Genestealer

• 10x Cult claws and talons

ALLIED UNITS

Deathleaper (80 points)

• 1x Lictor claws and talons

Gargoyles (85 points)

• 10x Gargoyle

• 10x Blinding venom

10x Fleshborer

Gargoyles (85 points)

• 10x Gargoyle

• 10x Blinding venom

10x Fleshborer

Lictor (60 points)

• 1x Lictor claws and talons

Lictor (60 points)

• 1x Lictor claws and talons

Raveners (75 points)

• 3x Ravener

• 3x Ravener claws and talons

3x Thoracic bio-weapon

AOWdu 238 Faction Tier List Ep 15 Apr 15, 2025

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My man Jeremy Atkinson from Stat Check joins me once again for an update to our living faction ladder. When last we did this episode format so much has changed with Grotmas, new codexes and spicy broken detachments being added to the meta. How will this play out? Stay Tuned and i hope you enjoy!

Part 1: Talking to the Winners of Hammertime Teams: March of Iron - 286.1 Apr 11, 2025

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In this week's episode we depart from our usual one on one style to talk to two team members of Exploding 6's, the team that won the Hammertime Teams event in Canada. Their team comp was Chaos Space Marines, Necrons, Leagues of Votann, Adeptus Cutsodes and Imperial Knights. In this episode we talk about their team comp, their approach to the event, and how their armies operated.

In part two of our discussion we discuss each round, the pairings, and the in game goals and execution from Kevin and Kraig.

Subscribe at patreon.com/aow40k

AOWdu 237.1 State of Space Marines Superfaction Apr 08, 2025

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Hello everyone! I am back from a week off traveling to Adepticon and decided to delve into the world of Astartes with the WTC Team France World Championship Captain Olivier Kstor himself.

This man is a savant of Space Marines always brewing with his finger on the pulse. We also look at Marines as a health checkup on the state of the game and talk some deep and fundamental facets of 10th edition 40k.

It's a good time and i hope you enjoy!

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