Unlock victory with the top 40k tournament army lists featuring Necrons, Aeldari (Eldar), and Astra Militarum from the Sheffield Super Major.
Sheffield Super Major is over, and now we can look at which 40k factions’ playstyles and army lists managed to secure a place at the top! Check out what these winners brought in their armies, with our expert commentary on their selections.
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1st Place: Gustavo José Branco Varandas de Sousa – Imperial Guard / Astra Militarum Army Lists
Gustavo rolled into the Sheffield Super Major with a list that screamed “For the Emperor!” and whispered “We brought enough tanks to flatten a Warlord Titan, just in case.” The Astra Militarum isn’t known for subtlety, and this list didn’t bother pretending otherwise.
The command structure looks like it was drafted straight from a Munitorum recruitment poster. Cadian Command Squad? Check. Tempestus Command Squad? Present. Ursula Creed? Oh yes—back with more orders than a Ministorum can sermonize in a month.
And just to make sure nobody gets too comfortable, there’s a Rogal Dorn Commander parked in his steel behemoth, barking orders through vox systems and twin battle cannons alike. One unit of Cadian Shock Troops holds the line with practiced precision. Two squads of Catachan Jungle Fighters lurk in the foliage—or whatever counts as foliage on a battlefield riddled with craters.
Then there’s the Death Korps of Krieg. Two units. Staring down the battlefield like it personally insulted their trench.
For those wondering if this army moves or just waits to be charged: two Tauroxes and a Chimera handle transport duties, making sure some of those boots get to the right objective in one piece. These vehicles aren’t just taxis, either—they’ll chip in with some firepower once the passengers disembark.
Now for the heat: a Hellhound ready to incinerate anything hiding in cover, and two Leman Russ battle tanks that roll up like they own the battlefield—and shoot like they paid for it in plasma. These aren’t fragile glass cannons; they’re armored bricks with enough firepower to make Chaos Lords reconsider their life choices.
Kasrkin units bring a dose of elite precision, marching up the board with enough training, equipment, and sheer bravado to challenge units twice their price tag. When regular guardsmen take notes, it’s usually because the Kasrkin are showing them how it’s done.
A squad of Scions rounds out the force—dropping in, grabbing points, hitting flanks. Think of them as Imperial Guard with extra caffeine and better gear.
2nd Place: Danny Evison – Eldar / Aeldari Army Lists
3rd Place: Danny Evison – Necrons Army Lists
Final Thoughts on Army Lists From Sheffield Super Major
As we wrap up our look at the Sheffield Super Major, it’s clear that whether you’re rolling with the relentless might of the Astra Militarum, unleashing the elusive strategies of the Aeldari, or reanimating the relentless force of the Necrons, there’s no shortage of ways to claim victory in the Warhammer 40k universe.
The performance of these armies really puts an exclamation mark on the ever-evolving nature of the competitive Warhammer 40k meta. Looking at those winning army lists and how their tactics work together can really give you some great insights for improving your strategy. It’s a smart way to up your game!
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What do you think of the results and top Warhammer 40k army lists at the Sheffield Super Major for Necrons, Eldar, and Astra Militarum?
