Unlock victory with the top 40k tournament army lists featuring Tau, Space Marines, and Black Templars from the Mountain West Classic.
The Mountain West Classic 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.
Final Tournament Standings:
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1st Place: Durante “Glynisir” Bozzini – T’au Empire (Tau) Army Lists
Durante’s Tau brought more guns than a Forge World auction and pointed them with precision only the Greater Good can sell with a straight face. No philosophical speeches here—just coordinated firepower and surgical board control.
Commander Shadowsun took the lead, blending support buffs with a sniper’s touch. Her troops were a tight mix of Kroot, a Breacher Team, and some Pathfinders. Basic bodies, sure—but fast, scrappy, and ready to screen or grab ground before the real fireworks started.
Stealth Suits showed up with silencers and purpose. Two squads cleared light infantry like they were sweeping a garage. Stingwings and Krootox Riders added to the party with unexpected mobility, jumping into lanes and forcing bad decisions.
Then came the big guns. One Ghostkeel. Three Riptides. A Hammerhead Gunship. Each one packing enough firepower to flatten elite units, melt armor, or delete that one annoying objective camper.
Two Piranhas zipped around the board tagging soft targets and making line-breaking plays. Two Sky Ray Gunships added missile spam, ruining deep strike attempts and punishing clustered formations.
And the Devilfish got boots—or hooves—where they needed to be.
2nd Place: Chase Chappell – Space Marines (Ultramarines) Army Lists
3rd Place: Jake Herrod – Black Templars Army Lists
Final Thoughts on Army Lists
In Green Banners’ first Mountain West Classic, the Tau Empire zapped their way to victory with a symphony of firepower, while the Ultramarines showcased their classic discipline without breaking a sweat. Meanwhile, the Black Templars proved that even in a high-tech gunfight, a little stubbornness and faith can go a long way.
Studying these winning army lists and how their tactics work together can really give you some great insights for improving your own strategy. It’s a smart way to up your own 40k game!
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