Unlock victory with the top 40k tournament army lists featuring Death Guard, Space Marines, and Thousand Sons from the Glasshammer Major.
The Glasshammer Major 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: Nathan Roberts – Death Guard Army Lists
If the battlefield smelled worse than usual at the Glasshammer Major, blame the Death Guard. This list didn’t arrive clean or subtle—it slogged in with three Lords, a stack of tanks, and just enough oozing infantry to soak the hits and hold the ground.
Leading the parade of plague were two Lords of Contagion and a Lord of Virulence. All three came swinging, each one offering a different flavor of infection. Big auras, nasty melee, and no desire to die anytime soon.
Two squads of Deathshroud Terminators stood behind them like diseased linebackers. Tough, relentless, and surprisingly nimble for walking slabs of meat wrapped in armor. They cleared rooms, pushed lines, and protected the characters like grumpy bodyguards with scythes.
On the move? Three Bloat Drones zipped around with their launcher payloads, offering speed and splash damage in one bloated package. If it wasn’t nailed down, these things tagged it with rot.
A lone Hellbrute tagged along with a bad attitude and a toolbox of violence. Ranged or melee—it didn’t care. It just wanted to be part of the mess.
For the real firepower, three Blight-Haulers and three Plagueburst Crawlers lined up like a slow-moving gun battery. The Haulers barked out shots like angry little tanks, while the Crawlers lobbed mortar rounds with the grace of a drunk artillery crew. Nothing cute. Just damage.
Two blobs of Poxwalkers shuffled up behind them, absorbing hits, screening heroes, and refusing to fall over unless vaporized outright.
2nd Place: Josh Roberts – Space Marines (Ultramarines) Army Lists
3rd Place: Brian Seipp – Thousand Sons Army Lists
Final Thoughts on Army Lists
In the grand spectacle of the Glasshammer Major, the Death Guard proved that a little decay goes a long way, while the Ultramarines flexed their tactical muscle like the seasoned veterans they are. Meanwhile, the Thousand Sons brought some fancy sorcery, reminding us that in 40k, brains can often beat brawn.
Studying these winning army lists and understanding how their tactics work together can provide valuable insights for improving your own strategy. It’s a smart way to up your own 40k game!
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