Don’t miss the top Warhammer 40k army lists featuring Deathwatch, Necrons, and Adepta Sororitas from the Heart of War.
Heart of War is over, and now we can look at which 40k factions’ playstyles and army lists managed to secure a place at the top!
While the 40k meta may be in a state of emergency, let’s check out what these winners brought in their armies, with our expert commentary on their selections.
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1st Place: Mark Hertel – Deathwatch (Space Marines) Army Lists
Mark’s Deathwatch list didn’t overcomplicate things, it just got the job done with cold precision, a few jump packs, and a lot of bolter fire. No psychic shenanigans, no gimmicks, just power armor, discipline, and a burning hatred for anything with the wrong number of limbs.
Leading the team was a Captain in Gravis Armour and a Watch Master, two walking buff auras in very serious armor. The Judiciar tagged along to deal with problematic characters. He didn’t talk much. His sword did that for him.
The core started strong with two units of seasoned, flexible, and heavily armed Deathwatch Veterans. An Intercessor Squad added some cheap board presence, while Assault Intercessors with jump packs zoomed into hotspots where more bolter-fueled diplomacy was needed.
Two squads of Deathwatch Terminators walked through trouble like it wasn’t there. Tanky, killy, and always down to teleport into the worst places imaginable.
Then came the Indomitor Kill Teams, elite, flexible, and fully loaded. These squads aren’t just toolbox units; they are the toolbox, and someone handed them a license to operate unsupervised.
To cap it off, Mark brought a Storm Speeder Hammerstrike and a Storm Speeder Thunderstrike. Fast, punchy, and just mobile enough to snag an objective or finish off that one unit trying to run.
2nd Place: Max Berlove – Necrons Army Lists
3rd Place: Jeffrey Kolodner – Adepta Sororitas (Sisters of Battle) Army Lists
Final Thoughts From Us:
So if the Heart of War is any indicator, it’s clear that the Deathwatch, Necrons, and Adepta Sororitas each have their own unique take on battlefield dominance.
Whether it was the Deathwatch’s no-nonsense firepower, the Necrons rising up with their relentless resilience, or the Sisters of Battle bringing divine retribution, these factions have left their mark on the tournament scene this week.
Each faction proved that distinct strengths can lead to victory in the competitive meta of Warhammer 40k.
If you’re planning to play in the next big tournament or just looking to spice up your games at home, take a page from these winners and remember: every unit counts, and sometimes, all you need is a good plan and a whole lot of models.
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