We break down all the new changes for Knights in Warhammer 40k and talk top lists like Death Guard and Emperor’s Children.
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Show Summary:
This week brought numerous changes to the tournament scene. Here are the key takeaways, section by section:
Meet the Crew & Brag a Bit
Rob Bear kicks things off with Kenny Boucher and Stephen “One Plus Saves”—yes, the same guy who treats tournaments like speed bumps. LVO? Adepticon? Storm of Silence? He’s checked those boxes. Oh, and there’s a Wyatt health update.
JoyToy Builds a Knight You Could Probably Ride
Rob drops a JoyToy monstrosity on us—a 25-pound Knight (House Raven), standing somewhere between “kinda big” and “builds its own Ikea furniture.” We’re talking light-up eyes, magnets galore, a little pilot, and articulated limbs. Pre-orders hit in August for just under $700, so start buttering up your wallet.
Local Hobby Theft: A Heist with Kids
Some guy pulled the old “distract ‘em with the kids” move and walked out with $11K in hobby loot. Wild story. Terrible morals, impressive planning.
Hobby Loot Sales & Scalper-Repellent Props
Deadly Print Studios tossed out props like exploding terrain and thruster FX. There’s a flash sale, and armor kits that come with anti-scalper wizardry—thanks to GW’s “Era of Ruin” stash being capped per buyer.
Scalpers Get a Timeout
GW slammed the brakes on online sales of limited-run stuff after bots tried to eat the whole pie. Refunds were sent. Now you’ve got to order through email like it’s 2004.
GW Says: Buy the Army, Get the Army You Want
Grand Cath is out—sort of. GW bundled it with Warriors of Chaos and some required reading, and everyone went, “Wait, isn’t this that thing we hated before?” Retailers weren’t amused.
Tourney Circuit & Utah’s Hobby Party
Two LVOs in one year? Bold. Ticket chatter and painting classes are flying around for the Challengers Cup in Utah. There’s even a whisper about tournaments switching to 1500 points for singles. Small armies, big brains.
Knight Stats: Now with More Beef
Imperial and Chaos Knights got tougher (T10 to T11), gained wounds, lost some invulns, and armor penetration got weird. Fewer saves, more sweat.
OC Rules, Bracketing & Big Boys Needing Nuance
We talked Overcharged (OC) rolls, model bracketing, and whether bumping durability should come with a side of OC vulnerability. Big models aren’t just bullet sponges—they’ve got layers, like ogres and onions.
How to Punch a Knight Without Crying
If you’re running melee-heavy lists or bringing the right AP toys (looking at you, Death Guard, Blood Angels, Mauler-Fiends), you’ve got a shot. Cover and terrain still matter, but timing is everything.
Toughness Drop = More Guns Can Play
Dropping Knight Toughness a notch means those strength 10–12 guns aren’t just fancy paperweights anymore. Less rock-paper-scissors, more “bring what you like and roll with it.”
Ah, the Good Old Days
The gang gets nostalgic about scarab hordes, intercepting flyers, buses, Rhinos, and blind charges. Basically, chaos—but the fun kind. Here’s hoping some of that madness returns.
Flyers, Damage, and Making BS Matter Again
The case is made for bringing Flyers back with rules that don’t suck. Think evasion, interception phases, and maybe aiming that respects Ballistic Skill instead of defaulting to “miss unless you’re a miracle.” Form and function. Nice.
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