Warhammer 40k Tyranids and Craftworld Eldar Tournament Review: Leicester Super Major
Warhammer 40k Tyranids and Craftworld Eldar Tournament Review: The Leicester Super Major.
Stephen's Saim Hann Aspect Warriors with 15 Shining Spears hit the top tables at this event and Mike's Hydra Hormagaunt Horde also took players by surprise as both competitors finished with fantastic results!!
In this video Stephen and Mike go through how they prepared for the event, why they took the lists they took and what they expected to face.
They also go through how they planned to play each mission and came up with quick strategies vs their opponents as well as some of their most significant plays.
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Army Lists:
Stephen's Saim Hann
++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari - Craftworlds) [63 PL, 1,205pts, -2CP] ++
Craftworld Selection: Saim-Hann: Wild Host
+ Stratagems [-1CP] +
Stratagem: Relics of the Shrines [-1CP]
+ HQ [19 PL, 385pts, -1CP] +
Autarch Skyrunner [5 PL, 105pts, -1CP]: Laser Lance, Stratagem: Treasures of the Aeldari [-1CP], Twin Shuriken Catapult
. Talisman of Tionchar: Treasures of the Aeldari Relic
Avatar of Khaine [14 PL, 280pts]: Wailing Doom, Warlord
+ Troops [4 PL, 65pts] +
Rangers [4 PL, 65pts]
. 5x Ranger [65pts]: 5x Ranger Long Rifle, 5x Shuriken Pistol
+ Elites [10 PL, 215pts] +
Howling Banshees [5 PL, 105pts]
. 4x Howling Banshee [76pts]: 4x Banshee Blade, 4x Shuriken Pistol
. Howling Banshee Exarch [1 PL, 29pts]: Mirrorswords, Nerve-shredding Shriek [1 PL, 10pts]
. . Cronescream (Shrine Relic): Aspect Shrine Relic
Howling Banshees [5 PL, 110pts]
. 4x Howling Banshee [76pts]: 4x Banshee Blade, 4x Shuriken Pistol
. Howling Banshee Exarch [1 PL, 34pts]: Mirrorswords, Piercing Strikes [1 PL, 15pts]
+ Fast Attack [22 PL, 395pts] +
Shining Spears [11 PL, 200pts]
. 4x Shining Spear [140pts]: 4x Laser Lance, 4x Twin Shuriken Catapult
. Shining Spear Exarch [1 PL, 60pts]: Heartstrike [1 PL, 20pts], Paragon Sabre, Shimmershield [5pts], Twin Shuriken Catapult
. . Khaine's Lance (Shrine Relic): Aspect Shrine Relic
Shining Spears [11 PL, 195pts]
. 4x Shining Spear [140pts]: 4x Laser Lance, 4x Twin Shuriken Catapult
. Shining Spear Exarch [1 PL, 55pts]: Expert Lancers [1 PL, 20pts], Laser Lance, Twin Shuriken Catapult
+ Dedicated Transport [8 PL, 145pts] +
Wave Serpent [8 PL, 145pts]: Twin Shuriken Cannon, Twin Shuriken Catapult
++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Aeldari - Craftworlds) [39 PL, 795pts, 4CP] ++
Craftworld Selection: Saim-Hann: Wild Host
+ HQ [14 PL, 310pts] +
Baharroth [7 PL, 160pts]: Fury of the Tempest, The Shining Blade
Jain Zar [7 PL, 150pts]: Blade of Destruction, Silent Death, Terror's Lament
+ Troops [4 PL, 65pts] +
Rangers [4 PL, 65pts]
. 5x Ranger [65pts]: 5x Ranger Long Rifle, 5x Shuriken Pistol
+ Elites [10 PL, 225pts] +
Striking Scorpions [5 PL, 110pts]
. 4x Striking Scorpion [72pts]: 4x Mandiblasters, 4x Scorpion Chainsword, 4x Shuriken Pistol
. Striking Scorpion Exarch [1 PL, 38pts]: Biting Blade [5pts], Crushing Blows [1 PL, 15pts], Mandiblasters
Striking Scorpions [5 PL, 115pts]
. 4x Striking Scorpion [72pts]: 4x Mandiblasters, 4x Scorpion Chainsword, 4x Shuriken Pistol
. Striking Scorpion Exarch [1 PL, 43pts]: Biting Blade [5pts], Deadly Ambush [1 PL, 20pts], Mandiblasters
+ Fast Attack [11 PL, 195pts] +
Shining Spears [11 PL, 195pts]
. 4x Shining Spear [140pts]: 4x Laser Lance, 4x Twin Shuriken Catapult
. Shining Spear Exarch [1 PL, 55pts]: Lightning Attacks [1 PL, 20pts], Paragon Sabre, Twin Shuriken Catapult
++ Total: [102 PL, 2CP, 2,000pts] ++
Mike's Hydra Tyranids
++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Tyranids) [107 PL, 1CP, 2,000pts] ++
Hive Fleet: Adaptive, Hydra
+ Stratagems +
Hive Predator [-1CP]: Extra Warlord Trait
Rarefied Enhancements [-2CP]: 2x Extra Bio-artefact
Relic [-1CP]
+ No Force Org Slot +
Tyrant Guard [8 PL, 120pts]
. 3x Tyrant Guard (Scything): 3x Two Rending Claws, 3x Two Scything Talons
+ HQ +
Tervigon [11 PL, 225pts]: Adrenal Glands, Massive Scything Talons, Power: Onslaught, Power: Psychic Shriek, Relic: The Maw-claws of Thyrax
Winged Hive Tyrant [11 PL, -1CP, 225pts]: Adrenal Glands, Lash Whip and Monstrous Bonesword, Power: Catalyst, Power: Psychic Scream, Power: Psychic Shriek, Relic: The Reaper of Obilterax, Stratagem: Warlord Trait: Adaptive Biology, Warlord.
+ Troops +
Hormagaunts [8 PL, 120pts] 15x Hormagaunt: 15x Hormagaunt Talons
Hormagaunts [8 PL, 120pts] 15x Hormagaunt: 15x Hormagaunt Talons
Hormagaunts [8 PL, 120pts] 15x Hormagaunt: 15x Hormagaunt Talons
Termagants [8 PL, 140pts]: Fleshborer, 20x Termagant
+ Elites +
Deathleaper [5 PL, 120pts]
Venomthropes [5 PL, 105pts]
. 3x Venomthrope: 3x Toxic Lashes
Zoanthropes [7 PL, 150pts]: Power: Onslaught, Power: Psychic Shriek, 3x Zoanthrope
+ Fast Attack +
Parasite of Mortrex [4 PL, 80pts]: Relic: Gestation Sac, Warlord Trait: Alien Cunning
Ripper Swarms [2 PL, 45pts]: 3x Ripper Swarm
+ Heavy Support +
Screamer-Killers [8 PL, 150pts]: Adaptive Physiology: Synaptic Enhancement, Adrenal Glands
Screamer-Killers [7 PL, 140pts]: Adrenal Glands
Screamer-Killers [7 PL, 140pts]: Adrenal Glands
++ Total: [107 PL, 1CP, 2,000pts] ++
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