Necrons, Tyranids, and Death Guard topped the Salt Lake Open; here are the best Warhammer 40k army lists from the event!
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.
Top Warhammer 40k Army Lists: Necrons Stomp The Salt Lake Open 2024
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3rd Place: Daniel Reddehase – Death Guard
2nd Place: Kennith Onyeabor – Tyranids
1st Place: Rob Gonzales – Necrons
Rob’s Necrons took a huge new approach to army building! By placing almost all of the points in huge point-efficient models, it’s harder to lose out on stragglers in losing battles. A total of four C’tan shards bring a mix of supportive power, but they are all large, somewhat durable models with great combat power! Three Hexmark Destroyers bring a few more solo models, this time for some cheaper ranged options to help pick off easy targets.
For normal units, there’s only a single Deathmark squad for some extra ranged power! The list then ends on three Doomsday Arks for larger ranged threats, again sporting pretty good durability for a low model count list that’s hard to take down!
The Salt Lake Open showcased some impressive displays of tactical Warhammer 40k gameplay with these army lists. Necrons, Tyranids, and Death Guard claimed the top spots, showcasing a potential shift in what players should consider.
Overall, studying these army lists can provide valuable insights and inspiration for your own army-building for both newer Warhammer 40k players and pros alike.
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About the Author: 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.
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