Holiday special: end of the year top 5 [Wednesday's Winning 40k lists]

Lenny Craft-it | Wed Dec 27 2023

There were no big tournaments this weekend due to Christmas. That's why I have a holiday special for you. We look at the top 5 best factions. This is obviously my opinion and you could write a book on the 4th and 5th spots because I think there could be a lot of factions in these spots. I mainly looked at the top placings from the last major tournaments.

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I have made a top 5 below and selected two lists that I think are optimal. Keep in mind that the meta is always changing, so the optimal list never really exists. But if you want to prepare for a tournament with one of these factions, I would play these lists as they are compiled.

See the Warhammer 40k lists below, you can click on the arrow to open and close the lists.

5. Death Guard

WTC Navideño Individual Rankeado Kingdom, Spain: 74 players.

1. Death Guard 5-0

Go fat boys! (2000 Points)

Death Guard

Plague Company

Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Biologus Putrifier (50 Points)

• Warlord

• 1x Hyper blight grenades

1x Injector pistol

1x Plague knives

Biologus Putrifier (50 Points)

• 1x Hyper blight grenades

1x Injector pistol

1x Plague knives

Foul Blightspawn (50 Points)

• 1x Close combat weapon

1x Plague sprayer

Foul Blightspawn (50 Points)

• 1x Close combat weapon

1x Plague sprayer

BATTLELINE

Plague Marines (80 Points)

• 1x Plague Champion

• 1x Heavy plague weapon

1x Plasma gun

• 4x Plague Marine

• 2x Bubotic weapons

2x Heavy plague weapon

4x Plague knives

Plague Marines (80 Points)

• 1x Plague Champion

• 1x Heavy plague weapon

1x Plasma gun

• 4x Plague Marine

• 2x Bubotic weapons

2x Heavy plague weapon

4x Plague knives

Plague Marines (80 Points)

• 1x Plague Champion

• 1x Heavy plague weapon

1x Plasma gun

• 4x Plague Marine

• 2x Bubotic weapons

2x Heavy plague weapon

4x Plague knives

Plague Marines (80 Points)

• 1x Plague Champion

• 1x Heavy plague weapon

1x Plasma gun

• 4x Plague Marine

• 2x Bubotic weapons

2x Heavy plague weapon

4x Plague knives

Plague Marines (160 Points)

• 1x Plague Champion

• 1x Heavy plague weapon

1x Plasma gun

• 9x Plague Marine

• 4x Bubotic weapons

4x Heavy plague weapon

9x Plague knives

1x Plague spewer

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Death Guard Rhino (75 Points)

• 1x Armoured tracks

1x Combi-weapon

1x Havoc launcher

1x Plague combi-bolter

Death Guard Rhino (75 Points)

• 1x Armoured tracks

1x Combi-weapon

1x Havoc launcher

1x Plague combi-bolter

Death Guard Rhino (75 Points)

• 1x Armoured tracks

1x Combi-weapon

1x Havoc launcher

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

Plagueburst Crawler (165 Points)

• 1x Armoured tracks

2x Entropy cannon

1x Heavy slugger

1x Plagueburst mortar

Plagueburst Crawler (165 Points)

• 1x Armoured tracks

2x Entropy cannon

1x Heavy slugger

1x Plagueburst mortar

Plagueburst Crawler (165 Points)

• 1x Armoured tracks

2x Entropy cannon

1x Heavy slugger

1x Plagueburst mortar

ALLIED UNITS

Nurglings (35 Points)

• 3x Nurgling Swarm

• 3x Diseased claws and teeth

Nurglings (35 Points)

• 3x Nurgling Swarm

• 3x Diseased claws and teeth

War Dog Brigand (160 Points)

• 1x Armoured feet

1x Avenger chaincannon

1x Daemonbreath spear

1x Havoc multi-launcher

War Dog Brigand (160 Points)

• 1x Armoured feet

1x Avenger chaincannon

1x Daemonbreath spear

1x Havoc multi-launcher

War Dog Brigand (160 Points)

• 1x Armoured feet

1x Avenger chaincannon

1x Daemonbreath spear

1x Havoc multi-launcher

Si has llegado hasta aquí, eres un buen stalker ❤️🦭

World Championships 40k, USA: 175 Players.

10. Death Guard 7-1

DG is a hammer in a meta filled with nails

Deathguard (2000 Points)

Death Guard

Plague Company

Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Biologus Putrifier (50 Points)

• 1x Hyper blight grenades

1x Injector pistol

1x Plague knives

Biologus Putrifier (50 Points)

• 1x Hyper blight grenades

1x Injector pistol

1x Plague knives

Biologus Putrifier (50 Points)

• 1x Hyper blight grenades

1x Injector pistol

1x Plague knives

Foul Blightspawn (50 Points)

• 1x Close combat weapon

1x Plague sprayer

Foul Blightspawn (50 Points)

• Warlord

• 1x Close combat weapon

1x Plague sprayer

BATTLELINE

Plague Marines (160 Points)

• 1x Plague Champion

• 1x Heavy plague weapon

1x Plasma gun

• 9x Plague Marine

• 1x Blight launcher

4x Heavy plague weapon

2x Meltagun

9x Plague knives

2x Plague spewer

Plague Marines (160 Points)

• 1x Plague Champion

• 1x Heavy plague weapon

1x Plasma gun

• 9x Plague Marine

• 1x Blight launcher

4x Heavy plague weapon

2x Meltagun

9x Plague knives

2x Plague spewer

Plague Marines (80 Points)

• 1x Plague Champion

• 1x Heavy plague weapon

1x Plasma gun

• 4x Plague Marine

• 2x Heavy plague weapon

1x Meltagun

4x Plague knives

1x Plague spewer

Plague Marines (80 Points)

• 1x Plague Champion

• 1x Heavy plague weapon

1x Plasma gun

• 4x Plague Marine

• 2x Heavy plague weapon

1x Meltagun

4x Plague knives

1x Plague spewer

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Death Guard Rhino (75 Points)

• 1x Armoured tracks

1x Havoc launcher

1x Plague combi-bolter 1x Plague combi-bolter

Death Guard Rhino (75 Points)

• 1x Armoured tracks

1x Havoc launcher

1x Plague combi-bolter 1x Plague combi-bolter

Death Guard Rhino (75 Points)

• 1x Armoured tracks

1x Havoc launcher

1x Plague combi-bolter 1x Plague combi-bolter

OTHER DATASHEETS

Plagueburst Crawler (165 Points)

• 1x Armoured tracks

2x Entropy cannon

1x Heavy slugger

1x Plagueburst mortar

Plagueburst Crawler (165 Points)

• 1x Armoured tracks

2x Entropy cannon

1x Heavy slugger

1x Plagueburst mortar

Plagueburst Crawler (165 Points)

• 1x Armoured tracks

2x Entropy cannon

1x Heavy slugger

1x Plagueburst mortar

ALLIED UNITS

Nurglings (35 Points)

• 3x Nurgling Swarm

• 3x Diseased claws and teeth

Nurglings (35 Points)

• 3x Nurgling Swarm

• 3x Diseased claws and teeth

War Dog Brigand (160 Points)

• 1x Armoured feet

1x Avenger chaincannon

1x Daemonbreath spear

1x Havoc multi-launcher

War Dog Brigand (160 Points)

• 1x Armoured feet

1x Avenger chaincannon

1x Daemonbreath spear

1x Havoc multi-launcher

War Dog Brigand (160 Points)

• 1x Armoured feet

1x Avenger chaincannon

1x Daemonbreath spear

1x Havoc multi-launcher

This lists are built entirely on playing the mission. Nurglings (and Cultist) as action monkeys. Rhinos full of melee Plague Marines + Character to attack the objectives. This combined with the fire power of 3 Plagueburst Crawler and 3 War Dog Brigand. This provides no line of sight shooting and gives the army firepower against both infantry and vehicles. This list is really strong and should not be underestimated.


4. Necrons

Rise Of The Empire, USA: 89 Players.

1. Necrons 6-0

At least it’s 18 wraiths instead of 27 chickens! (2000 Points)

Feels like 6th Ed Necrons again!

Necrons

Canoptek Court

Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

C’tan Shard of the Nightbringer (255 Points)

• 1x Gaze of death

1x Scythe of the Nightbringer

C’tan Shard of the Void Dragon (270 Points)

• 1x Canoptek tail blades

1x Spear of the Void Dragon

1x Voltaic storm

Hexmark Destroyer (70 Points)

• Warlord

• 1x Close combat weapon

1x Enmitic disintegrator pistols

Technomancer (80 Points)

• 1x Staff of light

• Enhancements: Dimensional Sanctum

Technomancer (60 Points)

• 1x Staff of light

Technomancer (60 Points)

• 1x Staff of light

Transcendent C’tan (275 Points)

• 1x Crackling tendrils

1x Seismic assault

OTHER DATASHEETS

Canoptek Wraiths (220 Points)

• 6x Canoptek Wraith

• 6x Particle caster

6x Vicious claws

Canoptek Wraiths (220 Points)

• 6x Canoptek Wraith

• 6x Particle caster

6x Vicious claws

Canoptek Wraiths (220 Points)

• 6x Canoptek Wraith

• 6x Particle caster

6x Vicious claws

Flayed Ones (70 Points)

• 5x Flayed One

• 5x Flayer claws

Lokhust Heavy Destroyers (50 Points)

• 1x Close combat weapon

1x Gauss destructor

Tomb Blades (75 Points)

• 3x Tomb Blade

• 3x Close combat weapon

2x Particle beamer

3x Shadowloom

1x Twin tesla carbine

Tomb Blades (75 Points)

• 3x Tomb Blade

• 3x Close combat weapon

2x Particle beamer

3x Shadowloom

1x Twin tesla carbine

WTC Navideño Individual Rankeado Kingdom, Spain: 74 players.

7. Necrons 4-1

Grey Ctan (1995 Points)

Necrons

Hypercrypt Legion

Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

C’tan Shard of the Nightbringer (255 Points)

• 1x Gaze of death

1x Scythe of the Nightbringer

C’tan Shard of the Void Dragon (270 Points)

• 1x Canoptek tail blades

1x Spear of the Void Dragon

1x Voltaic storm

Technomancer (80 Points)

• Warlord

• 1x Staff of light

• Enhancements: Osteoclave Fulcrum

Transcendent C’tan (275 Points)

• 1x Crackling tendrils

1x Seismic assault

Transcendent C’tan (275 Points)

• 1x Crackling tendrils

1x Seismic assault

OTHER DATASHEETS

Canoptek Wraiths (220 Points)

• 6x Canoptek Wraith

• 1x Particle caster

6x Vicious claws

Lokhust Heavy Destroyers (100 Points)

• 2x Lokhust Heavy Destroyer

• 2x Close combat weapon

2x Gauss destructor

Lokhust Heavy Destroyers (100 Points)

• 2x Lokhust Heavy Destroyer

• 2x Close combat weapon

2x Enmitic exterminator

Lokhust Heavy Destroyers (100 Points)

• 2x Lokhust Heavy Destroyer

• 2x Close combat weapon

2x Enmitic exterminator

Lychguard (85 Points)

• 5x Lychguard

• 5x Dispersion Shield

5x Hyperphase sword

Lychguard (85 Points)

• 5x Lychguard

• 5x Dispersion Shield

5x Hyperphase sword

Tomb Blades (75 Points)

• 3x Tomb Blade

• 3x Close combat weapon

3x Shadowloom

3x Twin tesla carbine

Tomb Blades (75 Points)

• 3x Tomb Blade

• 3x Close combat weapon

3x Shadowloom

3x Twin tesla carbine

These two lists show that C`tan have become even stronger in the new codex. I really think we will see the C`tan a lot on the battlefields for a while. I hear a lot of necron players talking about Canoptek Wraiths + Technomancer. The motor wounds ability plus, 4+ invul and the 5+ feel no pain are a super strong combination. But the second list shows that it can also use other units for good results. We'll see how good the new Necrons are, but my prediction is very good.


3. Space Marines

World Championships 40k, USA: 175 Players.

2. Ultramarines 7-1

Ultra Memes

(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

Aggressor Squad (220 Points)

• 1x Aggressor Sergeant

• 1x Auto boltstorm gauntlets

1x Fragstorm grenade launcher

1x Twin power fists

• 5x Aggressor

• 5x Auto boltstorm gauntlets

5x Fragstorm grenade launcher

5x Twin power fists

Centurion Devastator Squad (350 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 (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

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 (220 Points)

• 1x Inceptor Sergeant

• 1x Close combat weapon

1x Plasma exterminators

• 5x Inceptor

• 5x Close combat weapon

5x Plasma exterminators

Inceptor Squad (220 Points)

• 1x Inceptor Sergeant

• 1x Close combat weapon

1x Plasma exterminators

• 5x Inceptor

• 5x Close combat weapon

5x Plasma exterminators

Inceptor Squad (110 Points)

• 1x Inceptor Sergeant

• 1x Assault bolters

1x Close combat weapon

• 2x Inceptor

• 2x Assault bolters

2x Close combat weapon

Scout Squad (55 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

Scout Squad (55 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

Scout Squad (55 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

ALLIED UNITS

Callidus Assassin (90 Points)

• 1x Neural shredder

1x Phase sword and poison blades

9. Black Templars 6-1-1

Jack Templars (2000 Points)

Space Marines

Black Templars

Gladius Task Force

Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Apothecary Biologis (85 Points)

• 1x Absolvor bolt pistol

1x Close combat weapon

• Enhancements: Fire Discipline

Captain (95 Points)

• 1x Bolt Pistol

1x Master-crafted bolter

1x Power fist

• Enhancements: The Honour Vehement

Captain (90 Points)

• 1x Bolt Pistol

1x Master-crafted bolter

1x Power fist

• Enhancements: Artificer Armour

High Marshal Helbrecht (95 Points)

• Warlord

• 1x Ferocity

1x Sword of the High Marshals

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Black Templars Impulsor (85 Points)

• 1x Armoured hull

2x Fragstorm grenade launcher

1x Multi-melta

1x Shield dome

Black Templars Impulsor (85 Points)

• 1x Armoured hull

2x Fragstorm grenade launcher

1x Multi-melta

1x Shield dome

Black Templars Impulsor (85 Points)

• 1x Armoured hull

2x Fragstorm grenade launcher

1x Multi-melta

1x Shield dome

OTHER DATASHEETS

Aggressor Squad (220 Points)

• 1x Aggressor Sergeant

• 1x Auto boltstorm gauntlets

1x Fragstorm grenade launcher

1x Twin power fists

• 5x Aggressor

• 5x Auto boltstorm gauntlets

5x Fragstorm grenade launcher

5x Twin power fists

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 (110 Points)

• 1x Inceptor Sergeant

• 1x Assault bolters

1x Close combat weapon

• 2x Inceptor

• 2x Assault bolters

2x Close combat weapon

Inceptor Squad (110 Points)

• 1x Inceptor Sergeant

• 1x Close combat weapon

1x Plasma exterminators

• 2x Inceptor

• 2x Close combat weapon

2x Plasma exterminators

Land Raider Redeemer (260 Points)

• 1x Armoured tracks

2x Flamestorm cannon

1x Hunter-killer missile

1x Multi-melta

1x Storm bolter

1x Twin assault cannon

Primaris Sword Brethren (140 Points)

• 1x Sword Brother Castellan

• 1x Combi-weapon

1x Master-crafted power weapon

• 4x Primaris Sword Brother

• 1x Plasma pistol

2x Power weapon

2x Pyre pistol

1x Thunder hammer

1x Twin lightning claws

Primaris Sword Brethren (140 Points)

• 1x Sword Brother Castellan

• 1x Combi-weapon

1x Master-crafted power weapon

• 4x Primaris Sword Brother

• 1x Plasma pistol

2x Power weapon

2x Pyre pistol

1x Thunder hammer

1x Twin lightning claws

Primaris Sword Brethren (140 Points)

• 1x Sword Brother Castellan

• 1x Combi-weapon

1x Master-crafted power weapon

• 4x Primaris Sword Brother

• 1x Plasma pistol

2x Power weapon

2x Pyre pistol

1x Thunder hammer

1x Twin lightning claws

Scout Squad (55 Points)

• 1x Scout Sergeant

• 1x Astartes chainsword

1x Bolt pistol

1x Close combat weapon

• 4x Scout

• 3x Astartes shotgun

4x Bolt pistol

4x Close combat weapon

1x Heavy bolter

Scout Squad (55 Points)

• 1x Scout Sergeant

• 1x Astartes chainsword

1x Bolt pistol

1x Close combat weapon

• 4x Scout

• 3x Astartes shotgun

4x Bolt pistol

4x Close combat weapon

1x Heavy bolter

Scout Squad (55 Points)

• 1x Scout Sergeant

• 1x Astartes chainsword

1x Bolt pistol

1x Close combat weapon

• 4x Scout

• 3x Astartes shotgun

4x Bolt pistol

4x Close combat weapon

1x Heavy bolter



Space Marines have so many options that we may not have seen the best list. What is clear is that the Gladius Task Force, Iron Storm and Vanguard Spearhead are the strongest three Detachments. The strongest chapters are Ultramarines and Black Templars. Ultramatrines because Calgar and Uriel in Vnaguard give the army so many values. Uriel gives Centurions deep strike, which together with the stratagem to put a unit back in reserve ensures that you can deploy your centurions perfectly every round. Calgar gives extra CP for doing this over and over again. Black Templar get (free) multi meltas on their vehicles. Sword Brethren + characters + transport are great for attacking objectives. What all good marine lists have in common is that you want to play 3x scouts as the perfect action monkeyes and Inceptors to strike within 3 inches deep, perfect for taking away an objective. Many more marine rules to come! Dark Angels coming soon. This probably means even more Datachments and even more new units. So pick a chapter and stick with it.

2. Aeldari

World Championships 40k, USA: 175 Players.

7. Aeldari 6-2

Strong but not Dominant (1995 points)

Aeldari

Strike Force (2000 points)

Battle Host

CHARACTERS

Autarch Wayleaper (140 points)

• Warlord

• 1x Dragon fusion gun

1x Mandiblasters

1x Star glaive

• Enhancement: The Phoenix Gem

Fuegan (115 points)

• 1x Searsong

1x The Fire Axe

Spiritseer (80 points)

• 1x Shuriken pistol

1x Witch staff

• Enhancement: Fate’s Messenger

The Yncarne (350 points)

• 1x Swirling soul energy

1x Vilith-zhar, the Sword of Souls

OTHER DATASHEETS

Night Spinner (180 points)

• 1x Doomweaver

1x Shuriken cannon

1x Wraithbone hull

Night Spinner (180 points)

• 1x Doomweaver

1x Shuriken cannon

1x Wraithbone hull

Night Spinner (180 points)

• 1x Doomweaver

1x Shuriken cannon

1x Wraithbone hull

Rangers (55 points)

• 5x Ranger

• 5x Close combat weapon

5x Ranger long rifle

5x Shuriken pistol

Shroud Runners (80 points)

• 3x Shroud Runner

• 3x Close combat weapon

3x Ranger long rifle

3x Scatter laser

3x Shuriken pistol

Swooping Hawks (75 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

War Walkers (110 points)

• 2x Bright lance

1x War Walker feet

War Walkers (110 points)

• 2x Bright lance

1x War Walker feet

Wraithguard (340 points)

• 10x Wraithguard

• 10x Close combat weapon

10x Wraithcannon

The Leicester Super-Major, England. 197 players.

3. Aeldari 5-1

Spirit stoned (2000 points)

Aeldari

Strike Force (2000 points)

Battle Host

CHARACTERS

Autarch Wayleaper (140 points)

• Warlord

• 1x Dragon fusion gun

1x Mandiblasters

1x Star glaive

• Enhancement: The Phoenix Gem

Fuegan (115 points)

• 1x Searsong

1x The Fire Axe

Spiritseer (80 points)

• 1x Shuriken pistol

1x Witch staff

• Enhancement: Fate’s Messenger

The Yncarne (350 points)

• 1x Swirling soul energy

1x Vilith-zhar, the Sword of Souls

OTHER DATASHEETS

Dark Reapers (80 points)

• 1x Dark Reaper Exarch

• 1x Close combat weapon

1x Tempest launcher

• 4x Dark Reaper

• 4x Close combat weapon

4x Reaper launcher

Dark Reapers (80 points)

• 1x Dark Reaper Exarch

• 1x Close combat weapon

1x Tempest launcher

• 4x Dark Reaper

• 4x Close combat weapon

4x Reaper launcher

Fire Dragons (85 points)

• 1x Fire Dragon Exarch

• 1x Close combat weapon

1x Firepike

• 4x Fire Dragon

• 4x Close combat weapon

4x Dragon fusion gun

Night Spinner (180 points)

• 1x Doomweaver

1x Shuriken cannon

1x Wraithbone hull

Night Spinner (180 points)

• 1x Doomweaver

1x Shuriken cannon

1x Wraithbone hull

Night Spinner (180 points)

• 1x Doomweaver

1x Shuriken cannon

1x Wraithbone hull

Rangers (55 points)

• 5x Ranger

• 5x Close combat weapon

5x Ranger long rifle

5x Shuriken pistol

Swooping Hawks (75 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

Warp Spiders (115 points)

• 1x Warp Spider Exarch

• 1x Close combat weapon

1x Death spinner

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 Death spinner

1x Powerblades

• 4x Warp Spider

• 4x Close combat weapon

4x Death spinner

Wraithguard (170 points)

• 5x Wraithguard

• 5x Close combat weapon

5x Wraithcannon

I tried to find two slightly different lists to give people an idea of ​​how many options Aeldari have. You don't always have to play 10 Wraithguard to win the game. The Yncarne remains a unit that you see in every winning list and people need to learn to dail with it or you just lose the game. Aeldari has shown that this game is about movement and damage output. Your minis don't have to be super survivable at all. I'm very curious to see if Aeldari gets any more nerfs. They seem to be slowly sinking in the meta and more nerfs will probably make them too weak for top tier.


⁠1. Chaos Space Marines

World Championships 40k, USA: 175 Players.

1. Chaos Space Marines 8-0

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Player Name: Mani Cheema

Team: Glasshammer (England)

Factions Used: Chaos Space Marines

Army Points: 2000 points

Army Enhancements: Not Applicable

Detachment Rule: Marks of Chaos

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CH: Chaos Lord (75 Points) - Undivided

--- Daemon Hammer, Plasma Pistol

CH: Chaos Lord (75 Points) - Undivided

--- Daemon Hammer, Plasma Pistol

CH: Chaos Lord (75 Points) - Undivided

--- Daemon Hammer, Plasma Pistol

CH: Dark Commune (55 Points) - Undivided

--- Demagogue, Autopistol, Commune Stave

--- Mindwitch, Warp Curse

--- Iconarch, Autopistol, Chaos Icon

--- 2 Blessed Blades, Commune Blades

CH: Dark Commune (55 Points) - Undivided

--- Demagogue, Autopistol, Commune Stave

--- Mindwitch, Warp Curse

--- Iconarch, Autopistol, Chaos Icon

--- 2 Blessed Blades, Commune Blades

CH: Dark Commune (55 Points) - Nurgle, Warlord

--- Demagogue, Autopistol, Commune Stave

--- Mindwitch, Warp Curse

--- Iconarch, Autopistol, Chaos Icon

--- 2 Blessed Blades, Commune Blades

BL: Legionaries (90 Points) - Slaanesh

--- Champion, Chaos Icon, Heavy Melee Weapon, Plasma Pistol

--- 1 Legionary, Bolt Pistol, Heavy Melee Weapon

--- 3 Legionary, Bolt Pistol, Astartes Chainswords

BL: Legionaries (90 Points) - Slaanesh

--- Champion, Chaos Icon, Heavy Melee Weapon, Plasma Pistol

--- 1 Legionary, Bolt Pistol, Heavy Melee Weapon

--- 3 Legionary, Bolt Pistol, Astartes Chainswords

BL: Legionaries (90 Points) - Slaanesh

--- Champion, Chaos Icon, Heavy Melee Weapon, Plasma Pistol

--- 1 Legionary, Bolt Pistol, Heavy Melee Weapon

--- 3 Legionary, Bolt Pistol, Astartes Chainswords

DT: Chaos Rhino (75 Points) - Nurgle

--- Armoured Tracks, Combi-Bolter, Combi-Weapon, Havoc Launcher

DT: Chaos Rhino (75 Points) - Nurgle

--- Armoured Tracks, Combi-Bolter, Combi-Weapon, Havoc Launcher

DT: Chaos Rhino (75 Points) - Nurgle

--- Armoured Tracks, Combi-Bolter, Combi-Weapon, Havoc Launcher

OD: Accursed Cultists (190 Points) - Undivided

--- 10 Mutants, Blasphemous Appendages

--- 6 Torments, Hideous Mutations

OD: Accursed Cultists (190 Points) - Undivided

--- 10 Mutants, Blasphemous Appendages

--- 6 Torments, Hideous Mutations

OD: Accursed Cultists (190 Points) - Nurgle

--- 10 Mutants, Blasphemous Appendages

--- 6 Torments, Hideous Mutations

OD: Chosen (110 Points) - Undivided

--- Champion, Plasma Pistol, Power Fist, Icon

--- 2 Chosen, Combi-Weapon, Accursed Weapon

--- 1 Chosen, Boltgun, Accursed Weapon

--- 1 Chosen, Plasma Pistol, Paired Accursed Weapons

OD: Chosen (110 Points) - Undivided

--- Champion, Plasma Pistol, Power Fist, Icon

--- 2 Chosen, Combi-Weapon, Accursed Weapon

--- 1 Chosen, Boltgun, Accursed Weapon

--- 1 Chosen, Plasma Pistol, Paired Accursed Weapons

OD: Chosen (110 Points) - Undivided

--- Champion, Plasma Pistol, Power Fist, Icon

--- 2 Chosen, Combi-Weapon, Accursed Weapon

--- 1 Chosen, Boltgun, Accursed Weapon

--- 1 Chosen, Plasma Pistol, Paired Accursed Weapons

OD: Forgefiend (180 Points) - Undivided

--- Armoured Limbs, 3 Ectoplasma Cannons

AU: Nurglings (35 Points)

--- 3 Nurgling Swarms, Diseased Claws & Teeth

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3. Chaos Space Marines 7-1

The Wheels on the Rhinos Go Round and Round (2000 points)

Chaos Space Marines

Strike Force (2000 points)

Slaves to Darkness

CHARACTERS

Chaos Lord (75 points)

• Mark of Chaos: Chaos Undivided

• Warlord

• 1x Daemon hammer

1x Plasma pistol

Chaos Lord (75 points)

• Mark of Chaos: Chaos Undivided

• 1x Daemon hammer

1x Plasma pistol

Chaos Lord (75 points)

• Mark of Chaos: Chaos Undivided

• 1x Daemon hammer

1x Plasma pistol

Dark Commune (55 points)

• Mark of Chaos: Chaos Undivided

• 1x Cult Demagogue

• 1x Autopistol

1x Commune stave

• 1x Mindwitch

• 1x Close combat weapon

1x Warp Curse

• 1x Iconarch

• 1x Autopistol

1x Chaos Icon

1x Close combat weapon

• 2x Blessed Blade

• 2x Commune blade

BATTLELINE

Cultist Mob (55 points)

• Mark of Chaos: Nurgle

• 1x Cultist Champion

• 1x Close combat weapon

1x Cultist firearm

• 9x Chaos Cultist

• 1x Close combat weapon

1x Close combat weapon

1x Close combat weapon

6x Close combat weapon

6x Cultist firearm

1x Cultist grenade launcher

1x Flamer

1x Heavy stubber

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Chaos Rhino (75 points)

• Mark of Chaos: Nurgle

• 1x Armoured tracks

1x Combi-bolter

1x Combi-weapon

1x Havoc launcher

Chaos Rhino (75 points)

• Mark of Chaos: Nurgle

• 1x Armoured tracks

1x Combi-bolter

1x Combi-weapon

1x Havoc launcher

OTHER DATASHEETS

Accursed Cultists (190 points)

• Mark of Chaos: Chaos Undivided

• 10x Mutant

• 10x Blasphemous appendages

• 6x Torment

• 6x Hideous mutations

Chosen (220 points)

• Mark of Chaos: Chaos Undivided

• 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

Chosen (110 points)

• Mark of Chaos: Chaos Undivided

• 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 (110 points)

• Mark of Chaos: Chaos Undivided

• 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

Forgefiend (180 points)

• Mark of Chaos: Chaos Undivided

• 1x Armoured limbs

1x Ectoplasma cannon

2x Ectoplasma cannon

Forgefiend (180 points)

• Mark of Chaos: Nurgle

• 1x Armoured limbs

1x Ectoplasma cannon

2x Ectoplasma cannon

Obliterators (170 points)

• Mark of Chaos: Chaos Undivided

• 2x Obliterator

• 2x Crushing fists

2x Fleshmetal guns

Obliterators (170 points)

• Mark of Chaos: Nurgle

• 2x Obliterator

• 2x Crushing fists

2x Fleshmetal guns

ALLIED UNITS

Syll’Esske (120 points)

• 1x Axe of Dominion

1x Cacophonic choir

1x Scourging whip

The Blue Scribes (65 points)

• 1x Sharp quills

"The Wheels on the Rhinos Go Round and Round", is the title of the second list. This makes me laugh so hard. For people who don't know what this comment means. Rhinos give you the mark of Nurgle and with a strat you can only target the Rhino within 12 inches. Zi ensures that the Chaos Lord and his Chosen arrive at their destination without any problems and you simply cannot stop this. This means that the Chosen will always enter melee without being shot. Few armies can deal with this. I often use small units to provoke the Chosen and hope that my opponent charts those. Then you can deal more the next turn. Chaos is 100% going to get a nerf. In any case, units are becoming more expensive and I hope they do something about that Strat. For example, no transport targeting or two third CP instead of 1 CP.

Dear Warhammer community, I wish you a happy new year and happy crafting and gaming. See you in 2024!