Looking back at the 2018 edition of Adepticon, we’re blowing the dust off of some of the best 40k 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 2018’s Adepticon.
Flashback To Adepticon: Top 40k Showcases From 2018
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. The Good Word of Nurgle: Adepticon Army Showcase
The good word of Nurgle is sometimes a hard pill to swallow. But these disciples make the word a real threat. Check out this incredibly themed army!
9. Tactical Reinforcements: Primaris Space Wolves
Check out the latest in grav-tech to hit the Space Marine armory for the Space Wolves. These Primaris were making a name for themselves on the tabletop.
8. Dug in Deep: Ork Fortress Army Showcase
Some Meks got together on a Sunday evening and threw together this massive Ork fortress. Check out this incredible display from Adepticon 2018.
7. Cold & Calculated Killers: Tau Army Showcase
These Tau have been on a long-term deployment out in the harshest of weather. Check out these elite gunners for the Greater Good!
6. Warriors For a Better World: Grey Knight Army Showcase
These Grey Knights have a little extra spice to their color scheme that most players skip over. Check out this fantastic collection of secret warriors.
5. On Claws of Chitin: Tyranid Army Showcase
Eat, evolve, and repeat. Check out these Tyranids that formed up to make a dark swarm of death at 2018’s Adepticon.
4. Back from Death: Space Wolves & Salamanders Showcase
You can’t keep a good Astartes down! Check out these two Chapters that allied up with their ancient (assumed dead) warriors at 2018’s Adepticon.
3. Staring Death in the Face: Imperial Soup Army Showcase
Blood Angels and Imperial Guard matched up to bring a one-two punch combo to Adepticon. Check out what this hobbyist brought out to war.
2. That’s One Sick knight: Death Guard Army Showcase
Nurgle’s rot has taken over another war machine and brought it into the service of the Death Guard. Take a look at this putrescent force to be reckoned with.
1. To Confuse Their Enemy: Aeldari Army Showcase
Bright flashing colors on fast-moving transports can only mean one thing. They’re trying to confuse their enemy. Check out this dope paint job.
We’ve finally moved into some army collections that have remained staples since the start of 8th edition. You may even remember seeing a couple of these armies on the tabletop if you managed to make it to the event back in 2018.
With these showcases brought back into the light, have they inspired you to try a new conversion or paint scheme? Will your army be looking better than ever for 2021’s Adepticon?
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About the Author: Wesley Floyd
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.
Imperial fanboy, tabletop fanatic, and the self-proclaimed King of Sprues. He knows for a fact that Mephiston red is the best-tasting paint and is the commission painting equivalent of a Wendy’s 4 for $4. If you like what he writes and want to contact him or have your tabletop minatures painted (to a mostly okayish standard), message him on Instagram.
