In this new codex 40k Dice Check Battle Report, the speedy jokesters of the Laughing god Harlequins take on the Underhive favorites!
Some newer but no less deadly foes try to take each other down on the Dice Check YouTube Channel. Will the Harlequins be able to fend off the cult members from surging forth? Either way, we’ll see soon enough who takes the day!
The Dice Check studio is quite the cool place for a game, so we’re excited to see who comes out on top. Let’s first look at the lists, then dive into the battle!
Harlequins Battle Report List:
Battalion Detachment
Dark Saedeth
Stratagems
Champion of the Aeldari 1CP
Treasures of the Aeldari 1CP
Favoured of the Laughing God 1CP
HQ
Shadowseer
Relic: Starmist Raiment [-1CP]
Psychic Powers: Mirror of Minds, Fog of Dreams
Pivotal Role: Mirror Architect
Troupe Master
Relic: Cegoroach’s Rose
Warlord Trait: Prince of the Dark, Foot in the Future [-1CP]
Pivotal Role: Queen of Shards
TROOPS
Troupes – 110pts.
1x Fusion Pistol, 1x Embrace
1x Fusion Pistol, 1x Caress
1x Neuro Disruptor, 1x Kiss
1x Neuro Disruptor, 1x Kiss
Lead Player – 1x Shuriken Pistol, 1x Kiss
Troupes – 110pts.
1x Fusion Pistol, 1x Embrace
1x Fusion Pistol, 1x Caress
1x Neuro Disruptor, 1x Kiss
1x Neuro Disruptor, 1x Kiss
Lead Player – 1x Shuriken Pistol, 1x Kiss
Troupes – 110pts.
1x Fusion Pistol, 1x Embrace
1x Fusion Pistol, 1x Caress
1x Neuro Disruptor, 1x Kiss
1x Neuro Disruptor, 1x Kiss
Lead Player – 1x Shuriken Pistol, 1x Kiss
Troupes – 110pts.
1x Fusion Pistol, 1x Embrace
1x Fusion Pistol, 1x Caress
1x Neuro Disruptor, 1x Kiss
1x Neuro Disruptor, 1x Kiss
Lead Player – 1x Shuriken Pistol, 1x Kiss
Troupes – 180pts.
9x Shuriken Pistol
1x Harlequin Kiss
1x Harlequin Caress
7x Harlequin Embrace
Lead Player – 1x Shuriken Pistol, 1x Harlequin Embrace
ELITES
Death Jester – 75pts.
Pivotal Role: Lord of Crystal Bones
Death Jester – 70pts.
Pivotal Role: Harvester of Torment
Warlord Trait: Favoured by Cegoroach [-1CP]
Death Jester – 75pts.
Pivotal Role: Rift Ghoul
Solitaire – 130pts.
Pivotal Role: Prince of Sins
FAST ATTACK
Skyweavers – 200pts.
4x Haywire Cannon, 4x Star Bolas
HEAVY SUPPORT
Voidweavers – 270pts.
3x Prismatic Cannons, 6x Shuriken Cannon
DEDICATED TRANSPORT
Starweaver – 80pts.
2x Shuriken Cannon
Starweaver – 80pts.
2x Shuriken Cannon
Starweaver – 80pts.
2x Shuriken Cannon
Starweaver – 80pts.
2x Shuriken Cannon
2,000pts.
9CP
Genestealer Cults List:
++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Tyranids – Genestealer Cults) [53 PL, 10CP, 936pts] ++
+ Configuration +
Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)
Cult Creed: The Rusted Claw
Detachment Command Cost
+ Stratagems +
Gene-sire’s Gifts [-2CP]: 2x Extra Relic
+ No Force Org Slot +
Kelermorph [4 PL, 95pts]: Proficient Planning: A Perfect Ambush, Relic: Wyrmtooth Rounds
+ HQ +
Primus [5 PL, 95pts]: Proficient Planning: Exacting Planner, Warlord, Warlord Trait: Alien Majesty
+ Troops +
Acolyte Hybrids [8 PL, 145pts]: Proficient Planning: Our Time is Nigh
. 5x Acolyte Hybrid: 5x Autopistol, 5x Blasting Charges, 5x Cult Claws and Knife, 5x Frag Grenades
. Acolyte Hybrid (Heavy Weapon): 2x Demolition Charge
. Acolyte Hybrid (Heavy Weapon): Heavy Rock Drill
. Acolyte Hybrid (Heavy Weapon): Heavy Rock Drill
. Acolyte Hybrid (Heavy Weapon): Heavy Rock Drill
. Acolyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Claws and Knife
Acolyte Hybrids [4 PL, 87pts]: Proficient Planning: Lying in Wait
. 3x Acolyte Hybrid (Hand Flamer): 3x Blasting Charges, 3x Cult Claws and Knife, 3x Frag Grenades, 3x Hand Flamer
. Acolyte Hybrid (Heavy Weapon): 2x Demolition Charge
. Acolyte Leader: Cult Claws and Knife, Hand Flamer
+ Elites +
Nexos [3 PL, 50pts]: Relic: Cranial Inlay
Reductus Saboteur [4 PL, 80pts]
+ Fast Attack +
Atalan Jackals [7 PL, 87pts]: 3x Demolition Charge
. 5x Atalan Jackal (Small Arms): 5x Atalan Small Arms, 5x Blasting Charges
. Atalan Leader: Atalan Small Arms
Atalan Jackals [7 PL, 87pts]: 3x Demolition Charge
. 5x Atalan Jackal (Small Arms): 5x Atalan Small Arms, 5x Blasting Charges
. Atalan Leader: Atalan Small Arms
+ Heavy Support +
Goliath Rockgrinder [6 PL, 115pts]: Cache of Demolition Charges, Heavy Seismic Cannon
+ Dedicated Transport +
Goliath Truck [5 PL, 95pts]: Cache of Demolition Charges
++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Tyranids – Genestealer Cults) [57 PL, -2CP, 1,064pts] ++
+ Configuration +
Cult Creed: The Rusted Claw
Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]
+ No Force Org Slot +
Sanctus [3 PL, 70pts]: Cult Sniper Rifle, Relic: The Gift From Beyond
+ HQ +
Magus [4 PL, 90pts]: Power: Might From Beyond, Power: Psychic Stimulus, Psychic Familiar
+ Troops +
Acolyte Hybrids [3 PL, 55pts]
. 3x Acolyte Hybrid: 3x Autopistol, 3x Blasting Charges, 3x Cult Claws and Knife, 3x Frag Grenades
. Acolyte Hybrid (Heavy Weapon): 2x Demolition Charge
. Acolyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Claws and Knife
Acolyte Hybrids [3 PL, 55pts]
. 3x Acolyte Hybrid: 3x Autopistol, 3x Blasting Charges, 3x Cult Claws and Knife, 3x Frag Grenades
. Acolyte Hybrid (Heavy Weapon): 2x Demolition Charge
. Acolyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Claws and Knife
Acolyte Hybrids [3 PL, 55pts]
. 3x Acolyte Hybrid: 3x Autopistol, 3x Blasting Charges, 3x Cult Claws and Knife, 3x Frag Grenades
. Acolyte Hybrid (Heavy Weapon): 2x Demolition Charge
. Acolyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Claws and Knife
+ Elites +
Purestrain Genestealers [8 PL, 150pts]: Proficient Planning: They Came From Below
. 10x Purestrain Genestealer: 10x Cult Claws and Talons
+ Fast Attack +
Achilles Ridgerunners [13 PL, 250pts]: Proficient Planning: From Every Angle
. Achilles Ridgerunner: Flare Launcher, Heavy Mining Laser
. Achilles Ridgerunner: Heavy Mining Laser, Spotter
. Achilles Ridgerunner: Heavy Mining Laser, Spotter
Atalan Jackals [8 PL, 109pts]: 3x Demolition Charge
. 4x Atalan Jackal (Small Arms): 4x Atalan Small Arms, 4x Blasting Charges
. Atalan Leader: Atalan Small Arms
. Atalan Wolfquad (Incinerator): Atalan Incinerator
+ Heavy Support +
Goliath Rockgrinder [6 PL, 115pts]: Cache of Demolition Charges, Heavy Seismic Cannon
Goliath Rockgrinder [6 PL, 115pts]: Cache of Demolition Charges, Heavy Seismic Cannon
++ Total: [110 PL, 8CP, 2,000pts] ++
Genestealer Cults vs. Harlequins: New Codices Dice Check Battle Report
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