Looking back at the 2017 edition of Adepticon, we’re blowing the dust off of some of the best Armies we saw at the event. Check out these showcases.
2020’s Adepticon has been canceled, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t look back at previous events and pull out some top armies! Come join us as we go over some top armies from 2017’s Adepticon.
Top 10 Adepticon 2017 Army Showcases
Keep in mind that photo-taking has drastically improved over the years. Give some of these showcases some slack when you check them out.
10. Riders of a Dark Secret: Dark Angels Army Showcase
Dark Angels rode into the field with a heavily mechanized list full of bikes and more. Check out this fantastic display of the sons of the Lion.
9. Once Dead, Twice in Battle: Blood Angels Army Showcase
Blood Angels broke out their armory of ancient soldiers to unleash the Emperor’s wrath in 2017’s Adepticon. Check them out!
8. From Fury on High: White Scar Soup Army Showcase
Strafing runs and flying harassers supported the advance of White Scars, Deathwatch, and more in this list. Check out all the firepower!
7. Imperial Fist Parade Formation! Army Showcase
The most loyal boys in yellow gathered up for a parade formation at the tabletops of 2017’s Adepticon. Take a look at the attention to detail in this force.
6. Draconian Measures of War
The only way to wage war is with sheer brutality. These Salamanders came ready to do just that. Check out this awesome army!
5. An Unquenchable Thirst for Pain: Khorne Army Showcase
Shooting may be the strongest platform to deal damage in 40k, but that doesn’t stop Khorne from dropping onto the table like a wrecking ball!
4. Don’t Tread on Me: Space Marine Army Showcase
This custom-painted Space Marine Chapter was turning heads at 2017’s Adepticon. Check out the free-hand work on these units!
3. Unlikely Allies: Craftworld & Space Marine Showcase
Back when you could ally two totally different factions with one another these Craftworlds and Space Marines met together on the battlefield.
2. Kneel to Nurgle: Death Guard Army Showcase
The best way to deal with a Nurgle invasion on your doorstep is to bite the bullet and kneel. Check out this incredibly painted Death Guard army!
1. Tanks for Nothing: Imperial Guard Army Showcase
The Imperial Guard rolled out the firepower back in 2017. With two Shadowswords and two knights hitting the field, this was the boogeyman list!
It’s been another great roundup looking at the past army showcases from 2017! Maybe you even remember seeing a couple of these armies with your own eyes back in the day.
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About the Author: Wesley Floyd
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About Wesley Floyd: Wes has been in the Warhammer hobby since 2015 and joined the Spikey Bits writing team in 2018. He is known for his satirist takes on trending topics and imaginative yet amazingly affordable hobby solutions to painting Warhammer miniatures.
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