Unlock victory with the top 40k tournament army lists featuring Death Guard, Thousand Sons, and Ultramarines from the Wizard’s Alley.
The Wizard’s Alley tournament 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: Matt Neeley – Death Guard Army Lists
Matt didn’t bring a fast list. He didn’t bring a flashy list. He brought a wall of fungus-covered, rot-swollen, weaponized misery and dared anyone to try to move it.
The army was led by a who’s-who of Nurgle’s favorite support staff. Two Biologus Putrifiers, two Foul Blightspawns, a Tallyman, a Lord of Virulence, and a Death Guard Chaos Lord in Terminator armor.
This was a council of stinky advisors. Buffs, debuffs, aura effects—if it had rules text, Matt had it on the board.
And then came the headliners. Mortarion himself, floating in like the worst air freshener in the galaxy. He’s tough, hits hard, and brings psychic support, all while dripping with diseases you can’t pronounce.
Typhus also made the trip, cutting through enemies while spreading more plagues than a poorly managed cafeteria.
The core was classic Death Guard—two units of Plague Marines. They’re slow. They’re tough. They refuse to die. Want them off an objective? Bring fire. Lots of it. And even then, bring a mop. Two Rhinos gave them a lift, which helps since Death Guard footspeed is about one step above “sedated turtle.”
To soak wounds and irritate opponents, Matt turned to Cultists—two units of them. They don’t do much. That’s the point. They get in the way, take bullets that were meant for something important, and occasionally surprise someone by actually completing an action.
The elite punch came from two units of Deathshroud Terminators. These guys aren’t just Mortarion’s bodyguards. They’re what happens when someone makes a plague tank out of a man. They show up, swing scythes, and turn anything not in power armor into a memory.
Then things got real squishy—on purpose. A unit of Poxwalkers and three units of Nurglings oozed their way into the list.
None of them are threatening. All of them are annoying. They hold objectives, get in the way, and soak fire that would be much better spent on, say, Mortarion.
2nd Place: Torben Leth-Nissen – Thousand Sons Army Lists
3rd Place: Art Vanagas – Space Marines (Ultramarines) Army Lists
Final Thoughts on Army Lists
In the epic showdown at Wizard’s Alley, the Death Guard rolled in with a no-nonsense wall of rot, daring opponents to bring the fire, while the Thousand Sons dazzled with their psychic prowess and the Ultramarines reminded us that even in the grimdark future, some things never go out of style—like classic tactical excellence. Whether you’re a fan of fungus-covered horror, arcane sorcery, or blue-skinned battle prowess, this tournament had a little something for everyone!
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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