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Warhammer 40k: Unbeatable Army Lists From Boise Cup 2024

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Unlock victory with the top Warhammer 40k army lists featuring Tyranids, Eldar, and Drukhari from the Boise Cup.

The tournament is over, and now we can look at which lists managed to secure a place at the top! Check out what these winners brought in their armies with our commentary on their selections.

Warhammer 40k: Unbeatable Army Lists From Boise Cup 2024

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Boise Cup 2024 top 8

 

3rd Place: Jacob Gold – Tyranids

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2nd Place: Jeff Elston – Aeldari

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1st Place: Trenton Bates – Drukhari

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Trenton’s Drukhai were led by three Archons for wound re-rolls, a Beastmaster for a solid charging solo threat, and Lelith for giving a huge boost to a Wyches unit.

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Two units of Warriors add solid basic ranged units, while a unit of Wyches pairs up with Lelith for a close-range threat.

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A single Raider and five venoms add mobility and ranged firepower that can zip around the board.

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Two Court of the Archons bring in a variety of good bodies that have the benefit of joining a Warrior unit during deployment. A single Cronos acts as a solid solo ranged model.

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A unit of Incubi and two Mandrakes provide some close combat power. Two units of Scourges offer more ranged shots, while a Tantalus is one final vehicle with great ranged firepower.

There you have it: the top Warhammer 40k army lists from the Boise Cup were ruled by Drukhari, Eldar, and Tyranids. Trenton’s Dark Eldar army came out on top thanks to its focus on diverse threats that might prefer one form of combat while still retaining a decent option in the other. Overall, studying these army lists offers some insight for newer Warhammer 40k players and pros alike.

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About the Author: Andrew Schrank

Andrew Schrank

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About Andrew Schrank: Over the past 15 years, Andrew has played all the games, including tabletop and video games, and immersed himself in the associated lore. Andrew joined the Spikey Bits team in 2018 and covers the Warhammer hobby and tournament scene, along with the latest in tabletop miniatures, each week.

Aspiring diplomat, Lord of Fluff, and Master of Ice Hammer, He loves Star Wars, Chaos Undivided, and Gundam. During his free time, he hunts Platinum trophies on PS5 and reads international news. On weekends, Andrew plays commander and cEDH games, often with unique strategies that push the limits.

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