Don’t miss the top Warhammer 40k army lists featuring Death Guard, Eldar, and Emperor’s Children from Route 66 GT.
Route 66 GT 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: William Harvey – Death Guard Army Lists
William’s Death Guard didn’t rush in at the Route 66 GT. They trudged, leaked, and crushed everything that tried to stop them.
His army list was led by a Foul Blightspawn and a Plaguecaster. Both brought utility and unpleasant smells. They were backed by three bruisers: a Lord of Virulence, a Lord of Contagion, and everyone’s favorite bloated menace, Typhus.
Each had the toughness of a tank and the manners of a plague rat. Perfect Death Guard leadership. Next, a single unit of Plague Marines brought reliable bodies to hold ground and slap anything nearby.
They rode in style—by Chaos standards—in a Rhino. Tough enough. Fast enough. Ugly enough. Two Chaos Spawn filled in the gaps. Cheap. Weird. Surprisingly hard to kill for a goo monster with legs.
His list also packed two squads of Deathshroud Terminators. Armor thick enough to stop tanks, along with scythes sharp enough to ruin squads.
Then came the Defiler. Big, loud, and full of spikes. It shoots, it stomps, and it doesn’t apologize.
Three Bloat Drones zipped across the field like angry flying tumors to melt light armor and nerves. They were followed up by two Blight-haulers that added more firepower and armored headaches. Small, fast, and hard to ignore.
One Plagueburst Crawler finished the ranged lineup. Big gun. Bigger threat. It’s an even bigger mess when it hits.
From there, a unit of Poxwalkers rounded out the list. Slow. Gross. Always in the way. Classic.
William didn’t win with tricks. He just didn’t go away. He stood on points and let the rot do the rest.
Nurgle would be proud. Everyone else probably needed a hazmat suit.
2nd Place: Cam Hawkins – Eldar / Aeldari Army Lists
3rd Place: Peyton Preece – Emperor’s Children Army Lists
Final Thoughts on Army Lists:
The Route 66 GT showcased the formidable tactics of Death Guard, Eldar, and Emperor’s Children, each bringing unique strategies to the tabletop.
From William Harvey’s relentless Death Guard, which absorbed and overwhelmed opponents, to the innovative playstyles of Cam Hawkins’ Eldar and Peyton Preece’s Emperor’s Children, these armies demonstrated that a solid plan and effective unit synergy are crucial for success.
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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