Don’t miss the top Warhammer 40k army lists featuring Chaos Daemons, Thousand Sons, and Blood Angels from WarGamesCon 15.
WarGamesCon 15 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: Brett Perkins – Chaos Daemons Army Lists
Brett’s Daemons won by charging face-first into the enemy line and daring anyone to stop them. Spoiler: no one did.
Leading the rampage was Be’lakor, the shadow-drenched icon of bad decisions and worse endings. Right behind him came a Bloodthirster, two Rendmasters riding Blood Thrones, and a Skullmaster—all politely requesting melee with everything on the board.
These weren’t subtle threats. These were face-wreckers, and if they made it into combat, things turned red very fast.
Holding the field came down to a unit of Pink Horrors—squishy, annoying, and way too durable for their size—and Beasts of Nurgle, who just sort of existed in the way, soaking fire and being gross about it.
For the things that tried to run, there were Bloodcrushers and two units of Flesh Hounds. Fast, angry, and very committed to their bit. Anything that thought it could escape got trampled, chewed, or both.
Then came the Chaos Space Marine allies, brought in to solve one problem Daemons don’t usually handle well: shooting.
A Chaos Lord with a jump pack made for a great mobile threat. Cultists soaked bullets and stared at the warp wrong. A unit of Havocs sat in the back and politely deleted problem units from a distance.
2nd Place: Noah Pope – Thousand Sons Army Lists
3rd Place: Justin Moore – Blood Angels Army Lists
Final Thoughts From Us:
In the various battles of Chaos Daemons, Thousand Sons, and Blood Angels at WarGamesCon 15, we saw mayhem, mind tricks, and a whole lot of red paint flying around. Whether you prefer the all-out assault of the Daemons, the cerebral strategies of the Sons, or the relentless charge of the Angels, one thing’s for sure: there’s never a lack of variety in playstyles.
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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