Art of War - The Competitive 40k Network

This week we dive into the wild story and journey of the 2024 world champion taking Imperial Agents to one of the world's biggest events!

Tucker Rickey, the newest top player personality from art of war joins me to delve into the mine shafts of the GSC and retrospectively review this book!

This week Nick Jagiello joins us to talk through TWO undefeated runs with the Astra Militarum at Chimera Gaming Teams and the Barrie Bash.

On this weeks show, Richard Siegler, Brian Jones and John Lennon join me to review their respective mainline factions new goodies in the Eye of Terror supplement. 

On this week's show the amazing Ben Neal joins us having crushed the Colorado cup with a Hammer of Avernii list!

This mighty week a new supplements worth of detachments arrive and we are reviewing all the things and stuffs that chaos got in this spicy release.Matt Morosoli joins me for the CSM detachment reviews with John Lennon himself demanding the spotlight for the chaos knights.Hope you enjoy!

This week, on the request from the Patrons, Sam Pope, the hive master himself, joins us to tell everyone about his undefeated run at a GT with Vanguard Onslaught Tyranids.

This week the pactbound master himself Sascha joins me to review the best constructed and balanced faction of the edition (in our opinion). Hope you enjoy. CSM hot takes below------>They all look great, very very points dependant. Defiler datasheet is amazing, but dinner plate for a base means things are still rough unless it's sub 200 points which hey, victrix are a thing, so who knows. Mutilators are amazing if you can deliver them, but points will make or break big time. New character is ace and kind of slams in combat with quality buffs, so hoping he finds a place, likely oblits auto take if you are going there.

This week we are joined by a gent from the South Island of New Zealand, Michael Stewart who recently won the Warzone Wellington GT with Haloscreed Admech!

My mate Lukas Troller joins me as we attempt to stay out of the salt mines and look at the Ork faction and codex this edition from an objective viewpoint. We talk the journey of the faction through the index days, the launching pad and circumstances of the codex launch, it's development, treatment and outcomes thereafter!

This week, Ronnie Kinney, brand new face to the top of competitive 40k joins us to go over his undefeated Votann run through the Cherokee Open!

Hello everyone and welcome to what may be the last slate and MFM balance pass of the edition!Matt Morosoli and myself go through all the changes (and lack thereof) to the game going into the next 3 months of 40k goodness!

Innes Wilson joins us this week to give us the lowdown on his 7-0 run at the Manchester Super Major with Deathwatch!Space MarinesDeathwatchStrike Force (2000 points)Black Spear Task ForceCHARACTERSCaptain in Gravis Armour (105 points)• Warlord• 1x Boltstorm gauntlet1x Power fist1x Relic blade• Enhancement: Thief of SecretsJudiciar (95 points)• 1x Absolvor bolt pistol1x Executioner relic blade• Enhancement: Beacon AngelisLieutenant with Combi-weapon (70 points)• 1x Combi-weapon1x Paired combat bladesWatch Master (125 points)• 1x Vigil spear• Enhancement: The Tome of EctocladesBATTLELINEDeathwatch Veterans (190 points)• 1x Watch Sergeant• 1x Combi-weapon1x Xenophase blade• 9x Deathwatch Veterans• 4x Astartes shield1x Black Shield blades4x Deathwatch thunder hammer4x Power weaponIntercessor Squad (80 points)• 1x Intercessor Sergeant• 1x Bolt pistol1x Bolt rifle1x Power fist• 4x Intercessor• 1x Astartes grenade launcher4x Bolt pistol4x Bolt rifle4x Close combat weaponOTHER DATASHEETSFortis Kill Team (180 points)• 1x Kill Team Sergeant• 1x Astartes grenade launcher1x Bolt pistol1x Deathwatch bolt rifle1x Power fist• 3x Kill Team Intercessor• 1x Astartes grenade launcher3x Bolt pistol3x Close combat weapon3x Deathwatch bolt rifle• 4x Kill Team Intercessor with plasma incinerator• 3x Bolt pistol4x Close combat weapon4x Plasma incinerator1x Plasma pistol• 2x Kill Team Intercessor with superfrag rocket launcher• 2x Bolt pistol2x Castellan launcher2x Close combat weapon1x Superkrak rocket launcher1x Vengor launcherFortis Kill Team (180 points)• 1x Kill Team Sergeant• 1x Astartes grenade launcher1x Bolt pistol1x Deathwatch bolt rifle1x Power fist• 3x Kill Team Intercessor• 1x Astartes grenade launcher3x Bolt pistol3x Close combat weapon3x Deathwatch bolt rifle• 4x Kill Team Intercessor with plasma incinerator• 3x Bolt pistol4x Close combat weapon4x Plasma incinerator1x Plasma pistol• 2x Kill Team Intercessor with superfrag rocket launcher• 2x Bolt pistol2x Castellan launcher2x Close combat weapon1x Superkrak rocket launcher1x Vengor launcherFortis Kill Team (180 points)• 1x Kill Team Sergeant• 1x Astartes grenade launcher1x Bolt pistol1x Deathwatch bolt rifle1x Power fist• 3x Kill Team Intercessor• 1x Astartes grenade launcher3x Bolt pistol3x Close combat weapon3x Deathwatch bolt rifle• 4x Kill Team Intercessor with plasma incinerator• 3x Bolt pistol4x Close combat weapon4x Plasma incinerator1x Plasma pistol• 2x Kill Team Intercessor with superfrag rocket launcher• 2x Bolt pistol2x Castellan launcher2x Close combat weapon1x Superkrak rocket launcher1x Vengor launcherIncursor Squad (80 points)• 1x Incursor Sergeant• 1x Bolt pistol1x Occulus bolt carbine1x Paired combat blades• 4x Incursor• 4x Bolt pistol1x Haywire Mine4x Occulus bolt carbine4x Paired combat bladesIncursor Squad (80 points)• 1x Incursor Sergeant• 1x Bolt pistol1x Occulus bolt carbine1x Paired combat blades• 4x Incursor• 4x Bolt pistol1x Haywire Mine4x Occulus bolt carbine4x Paired combat bladesIndomitor Kill Team (265 points)• 4x Kill Team Heavy Intercessors• 4x Bolt pistol4x Close combat weapon2x Deathwatch heavy bolt rifle2x Deathwatch heavy bolter• 3x Kill Team Heavy Intercessor with power fists• 3x Flamestorm gauntlets3x Twin power fists• 3x Kill Team Heavy Intercessor with melta rifle• 3x Bolt pistol3x Close combat weapon2x Melta rifle1x Multi-meltaIndomitor Kill Team (265 points)• 4x Kill Team Heavy Intercessors• 4x Bolt pistol4x Close combat weapon2x Deathwatch heavy bolt rifle2x Deathwatch heavy bolter• 3x Kill Team Heavy Intercessor with power fists• 3x Flamestorm gauntlets3x Twin power fists• 3x Kill Team Heavy Intercessor with melta rifle• 3x Bolt pistol3x Close combat weapon2x Melta rifle1x Multi-meltaInfiltrator Squad (100 points)• 1x Infiltrator Sergeant• 1x Bolt pistol1x Close combat weapon1x Marksman bolt carbine• 4x Infiltrator• 4x Bolt pistol4x Close combat weapon1x Helix Gauntlet1x Infiltrator Comms Array4x Marksman bolt carbine

Hello golden lovers, this week I have the big Pyle (Folger Pyles) himself join me to delve into what the emperors finest of finest and doing great currently custodes!We give this book the medical examination, going through it's reception on release and evolution since!

This week, the amazing Luis Stiemerling joins Adam after taking Chaos Knights to a 5-0 run for Team Germany at the recent Pyra Cup! Catch him in action over at contact lost in Round 4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ALrKCI55dg&t=9179s) Subscribe on patreon.com/aow40k for Part 2!+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + FACTION KEYWORD: Chaos - Chaos Knights + DETACHMENT: Infernal Lance (Malefic Surge) + TOTAL ARMY POINTS: 2000pts + TEAM NAME: Team Germany + WARLORD: Char1: Knight Despoiler + ENHANCEMENT: Bestial Aspect (on Char3: Knight Despoiler) + NUMBER OF UNITS: 10 + SECONDARY: - Bring It Down: (5x2) + (3x6) - Assassination: 3 Characters +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Char1: 1x Knight Despoiler (390 pts): Warlord, Titanic feet, Ruinspear rocket pod, Despoiler gatling cannon, Heavy darkflamer, Despoiler gatling cannon, Heavy darkflamer, Diabolus heavy stubber Char2: 1x Knight Despoiler (390 pts): Titanic feet, Ruinspear rocket pod, Despoiler gatling cannon, Heavy darkflamer, Despoiler gatling cannon, Heavy darkflamer, Diabolus heavy stubber Char3: 1x Knight Despoiler (410 pts): Titanic feet, Ruinspear rocket pod, Despoiler gatling cannon, Heavy darkflamer, Despoiler gatling cannon, Heavy darkflamer, Diabolus heavy stubber Enhancement: Bestial Aspect (+20 pts) 1x War Dog Karnivore (150 pts): Reaper chaintalon, Slaughterclaw, Havoc multi-launcher 1x War Dog Karnivore (150 pts): Reaper chaintalon, Slaughterclaw, Havoc multi-launcher 1x War Dog Karnivore (150 pts): Reaper chaintalon, Slaughterclaw, Havoc multi-launcher 1x War Dog Stalker (140 pts): Havoc multi-launcher, Daemonbreath spear, Slaughterclaw 1x War Dog Stalker (140 pts): Havoc multi-launcher, Daemonbreath spear, Slaughterclaw 3x Nurglings (40 pts): 3 with Diseased claws and teeth 3x Nurglings (40 pts): 3 with Diseased claws and teethPyra Cup February '26 Day 2

This week we finish off the review of detachments that came out in the Maelstrom expansion with review of the new Mercenary Band of short kings and some freeboota good stuff with separate segments and guests for each!

Team Viezla joins Adam this week for a rundown of their championship run at the International Team Tournament!Subscribe on patreon.com/aow40k for Part 2!

Hello my lovely dumplings, this week my good mate Uncle Tuck (Tucker) joins me to review all the new hotness for Aeldari with 2 corsair detachments and a bunch of new datasheets! 

Nick Nanavati joins Adam in his last appearance as the host of the show for the time being. Nick is here to tell us all about his journey to Thailand for the Asia team championships!Subscribe on patreon.com/aow40k for Part 2!

Apologies for the late show but I am here with Matt Morosoli to delve into the Maelstrom of new rules for the Chaos Space Marines! My lord is that Renegade Warband good, how good? Tune in and find out!We also review the new datasheets for CSM and have a look over the changes to Scintillating Legion.

For part 2, subscribe on patreon.com/aow40k.

Hello you soulful delights, this week we dive into the world of the tuna-beef and have 3 amazing guests on to discuss the journey of Tau through this 10th edition. With Durante Bozzini, Will B and Kyle Grundy giving us their thoughts about the codex and all things greater goodness.Hope you enjoy!

Subscribe on patreon.com/aow40k for part 2! 

Hello one and all and welcome back to another AOWdu Faction Tier list. As we do every 3 months I have reeled in some talent from over on Statcheck (go give them some love) with the adorable Nathan jumping on to bring us the stats we need to update the rankings, with data harvested from the Victrix and now C'tan centric metas!

This week, we are hearing about another esoteric detachment that ran undefeated in New Mexico. Sisters of Silence have quite a shocking ruleset, and we're here to learn that they do.In part 1, we go over exactly how this detachment and army play. Then, in part 2, we go round by round through the event with Jon. Subscribe on patreon.com/aow40k. to learn more!

Hello everyone, sorry for the late post, only just got home from Palm Springs Open (hope you enjoyed the coverage).This week Richard Siegler joins me and we review all the detachments and datasheets for the metal mans in the lates 500 worlds book!

This week, we are hearing from the other perspective about the Glass City GT. Brian Dougherty talks about his 4-1 run with the brand new detachment Nightmare HauntIn part 1, we go over exactly how this detachment and army play. Then, in part 2, we go round by round through the event with Brian. Subscribe on patreon.com/aow40k. to learn more!

Hello you awesome people. I'm at the airport about to head off over to Palm Springs for the GW Open.But this week I'm joined by the fantastic David Gaylard to discuss and review everything that came out for the space marines this past release!

Here is the bonus episode! I just lined up too many awesome individuals and had to get them all on for the end of year episodes. Enjoy the amazing insights of Ben Jurek and Andrew Gonyo!

We are back in 2026 with another victorious run from Folger Pyles, this time with Spectacle of Spite Drukhari! In part 1 Folger and Nick break down exactly how Spectacle of Spite works and its unique play patterns!In part 2 Folger goes game by game through all of his rounds at the Glass City GT. Get the play by plays and discord access by subscribing on patron.com/aow40k Spectacle of SpiteLady MalysLilithSuccubus w/ AP+DMG10 Wyches10 Wyches10 Wyches1 Raider1 Venom1 Venom1 Venom10 Hellions10 Hellions5 Hellions5 Incubi6 Reavers6 Reavers3 Reavers 5 Scourges w/ Lances5 Scourges w/ Lances

Week 2 of our 2025 in review is here and I am joined by the delights that are Innes Wilson and Dustin Henshaw. Bringing insight and fun to another awesome look back at 2025. 

In the first episode of 2026 We compiled all of these advice given throughout 2025. Kick back and relax for this one part episode full of wisdom from the best players in the world.Subscribe on http://patreon.com/aow40k to support the show

Hello one and all. Hope you have all had a restful and hobby fuelled time at the end of the year.This week we start the first of two weeks recapping 2025 with segments from 40k luminaries and such. This week we have Matt Morosoli and the adorable JT McDowell joining me with many many more to come!

As we close out the 2025 year, we get Walter Langendorf once again to talk about Warhammer in a more philosophical sense. In part 1 of this two-part episode, we talk about what makes a unit good and how to evaluate that.In part 2, we go into detail about detachments and how to evaluate what makes a good detachmentSubscribe on http://patreon.com/aow40k for part 2

Gday ya lovely festive people. This week we complete the Grotmas detachments with awesome segments with Michael Mann for Space Wolves, Australia's own Rhys Cunningham for Emperors Children and Nick Nanavati himself for Harlequins!

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Hello one and all and welcome to week 1 of Grotmas, I have 3 guests with 3 detachments to review! It's a fantastic time and lots to digest and enjoy!Hope you love it!

In part 1 of this 2-part show, we reconnect with Boris Michev, who is high on Teams Warhammer. His team, Ignite, just went 5-0 with an amazing strategy and team comp, along with excellent on-the-table execution. In this episode, we break down Boris's approach to team tournaments and how to design a good team comp.And then in part 2 of this show, we break down each of the teams' rounds in detail, going over the ebbs and flows of the tournament!Subscribe to patreon.com/aow40k for part 2

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Adam is joined by the delightful Kyle McCord who had an amazing run at WCW with Dark Angels and is here to give us the clean look back on the Darkest of Angels.This book was met with the most meh of receptions detachment wise, but the unit options have kept it going through meta and meta and meta. We hope you enjoy!Adam

In part 1 of this 2-part show, we reconnect with Art of War's latest team member, Michael Mann! Michael has been on his Space Wolf Saga for a few months now, and he's already won a Super Major, the California Cup. In this episode, we break down exactly how his list operates.And then in part 2 of this show, we break down each of his games in detail.Subscribe to patreon.com/aow40k for part 2.

Hello all and whilst I am a little late to the party reviewing the latest and greatest for the blue boys, i am joined by one of the most beloved and wonderful members of our community for the review! Kasra Houshidar! We review the new Blade of Ultramar detachment in addition to the new datasheets! As voted by my patrons

In part 1 of this 2-part show, we get to know Axel Ryden from Sweden! Axel is a member of his national team, and he just went undefeated at a GT with Harlequins! We get to know exactly how the army operates.Then, in part 2 for our patrons, we go game by game through his 5-round eventSubscribe on patreon.com/aow40k Char1: 1x Solitaire (115 pts): Solitaire WeaponsChar2: 1x Death Jester (90 pts): Jester's Blade, Shrieker CannonChar3: 1x Shadowseer (60 pts): Warlord, Miststave, Neuro DisruptorChar4: 1x Troupe Master (100 pts): Troupe Master's Blade, Fusion PistolEnhancement: Cegorach's Coil (+25 pts)Char5: 1x Troupe Master (75 pts): Troupe Master's Blade, Fusion PistolChar6: 1x Troupe Master (75 pts): Troupe Master's Blade, Fusion Pistol11x 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 Blade5x 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 Blade5x 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 Blade5x 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 Blade5x 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 Blade5x 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 Blade4x Skyweavers (190 pts): 4 with Close Combat Weapon, Skyweaver Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive2x Skyweavers (95 pts): 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Skyweaver Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive2x Skyweavers (95 pts): 2 with Close Combat Weapon, Skyweaver Haywire Cannon, Zephyrglaive1x Starweaver (80 pts): Close Combat Weapon, 2x Shuriken Cannon1x Starweaver (80 pts): Close Combat Weapon, 2x Shuriken Cannon1x Starweaver (80 pts): Close Combat Weapon, 2x Shuriken Cannon1x Starweaver (80 pts): Close Combat Weapon, 2x Shuriken Cannon1x Starweaver (80 pts): Close Combat Weapon, 2x Shuriken Cannon1x Starweaver (80 pts): Close Combat Weapon, 2x Shuriken Cannon

Hello lovely people. Here is an amazing interview with the winner of the ITC for 2025, Folger Pyles! Disclaimer that the first five minutes of audio is pretty (very) rough, skip ahead to the 5 minute mark to where it clears up.We discuss his run, faction choice, what it takes to win the thing and what he hopes to do now!

You can subscribe on patreon.com/aow40k to listen to part 2

This week we have a 1 part episode with 5 different guests! Nick Nanavati, Richard Siegler, Jack Harpster, John Lennon, and Michael Mann. All of these world class competitors are going to the World Championships of Warhammer. We break down each of their lists, how they work, and how they plan to win WCW.Subscribe on patreon.com/aow40k to support the show.

Hello you lovely souls. This week the statcheck lads are here to help me update our living faction ladder in the lead up to the world champs meta!Hope you love it. 

The horde meta grows in New York, where Sam Pope claimed his 2nd Slayer Sword at the Battle For Salvation team tournament! with horde Tyranids!In part 1, we explore his horde army and his theory about win conditions, while in part 2, we go over all of his games and how his opponents approached the problems his army presented!Subscribe on patreon.com/aow40kif they want the sword they have to earn itInvasion FleetTervigon w/ Scything Talons (160) & Adaptive Biology (25)Winged Hive Tyrant w/ Bone Sword & Whip (170)10 Hormagaunts (65)20 Termagants w/ 2x Stranglethorn, 18x Spinefists (120)20 Termagants w/ 2x Stranglethorn, 18x Spinefists (120)20 Termagants w/ 2x Stranglethorn, 18x Spinefists (120)20 Termagants w/ 2x Stranglethorn, 18x Spinefists (120)Biovore (50)Neurolictor (70)Neurolictor (70)Venomthropes (70)Exocrine (140)Exocrine (140)Exocrine (140)10x Genestealers (140)10x Genestealers (140)10x Genestealers (140)

Hello dear listenes. John Lennon joined me for this episode which we recorded a few weeks ago.We delve into the ok iron hand rules and the actually pretty spicy which Scars contingent!