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Adam pulls in the big dogs from BIFPOD to deep dive what it takes to get a coveted Best In Faction!

Matt Morosoli joins Nick Nanavati and John Lennon to talk about Matt's Major Winning Drukari List.

In this two part review Adam is joined be Don Hooson to deep dive the Terminus Est Army of Renown and then John Lennon for a review of all the goodness for Imperial Knights!

Adam is rejoined by the amazing Rickard Nilson! You might remember him from our Admech Psychic Awakening review many moons ago, which was one of out most insightful and amazing episodes according to you all! This is no different. We review all the admech goodness in Book of Rust and give out thoughts on viability and what to expect moving forward!

Episode Summary

Adam and the man from Commorragh (skari) complete their review of the brand new Dark Eldar Codex!

2000pt Drukhari Army ListPatrol Detachment 1 - Kabal of the Black Heart - 480ptsMaster Archon - Blast Pistol, Husk Blade (prizes from the dark city Djin Blade Relic) - tolerated ambition Trait Hatred Eternal - (90pts)10 Trueborn Kabalites - 2 Blasters, Dark Lance, Phantasm Grenade Launcher - (140pts)5 Incubi - Klaivex with Demi Klaives - (80pts)5 Incubi - Klaivex with Demi Klaives - (80pts)Raider - Dark Lance , shock prow - (90pts)Patrol Detachment 2 - Wych Cult of Strife - 715ptsMaster Succubus - razorflails - rolled combat drugs - warlord Trait (competitive edge) Relic (Dark Lotus Toxin) - (75pts)10 Wyches - Agonizer (Using Hekatrix of the Crucibael to replace with Morvaine's Agonizer), blast pistol, Phantasm Grenade Launcher , 1 Hydra Gauntlet, 1 shard net - Random Rolls Combat Drugs - (130pts)10 Wyches - Power Sword - phantasm grenade launcher, Blast Pistol , 1 Hydra Gauntlet , 1 shard net and impailer - Random Rolls Combat Drugs - (130pts)9 Reavers - 3 Heat Lances - 3 Grav Talons - Random Rolls Combat Drugs - (225pts)10 Hellions - Random Rolls Combat Drugs , phantasm grenade launcher- (175pts)Patrol Detachment 3 - Dark Creed Coven -'Booga Booga' - Master Heamonculus - Tolerated Ambition Trait (Fear Incarnate) - (100pts)10 Haemoxytes - (100pts)5 Mandrakes - (75pts)5 Mandrakes - (75pts)2 Cronos - 2 Spirit Vortex - 1 Spirit Probe - (165pts)Raider - Grisly Trophies - Dark Lance - (90pts)Raider - Grisly Trophies - Dark Lance - (90pts)Raider - Grisly Trophies - Dark Lance - (90pts)

We were lucky enough to be able to retrieve the audio after it was corrupted and failed to render. But join Adam and skari as they begin their Drukhari codex review!

Bloody Rose Battalionthe Triumph of Saint Katherine 195Canoness (Beneficence, Null Rod, Righteous Rage) 50Canoness (Blessed Blade, Blade of Admonition) 605x Sisters of Battle (simulacrum) 555x Sisters of Battle (simulacrum) 555x Sisters of Battle (simulacrum) 555x Sisters of Battle (simulacrum) 555x Sisters of Battle (simulacrum) 559x Repentia 1448x Repentia 1285x Repentia 809x Zephyrim 162Preacher 35Imagifier (Warlord, Indomitable belief, Book of Saint Lucius, Tale of the Warrior) 452x Crusaders 325x Seraphim (2x Hand Flamers, 2x Inferno Pistols) 875x Retributors (2x cherubs 3x Multi Meltas, Simulacrum) 1405x Retributors (2x cherubs 3x Multi Meltas, Simulacrum) 1403x Mortifiers (1x Anchorite) 185Rhino 80Rhino 80Rhino 80

Adam is joined by the amazingly insightful and interesting Brandon Grant, to discuss what makes him a unique figure in competitive 40k and get to know his journey through the hobby.

Join Nick Nanavati and Brad Chester as they break down the inner workings of Aeldari Master Sean Nayden and his "looks like a pile of garbage" Ynnari and Craftworlds list. ++ Spearhead Detachment -3CP (Aeldari - Craftworlds) [50 PL, 1,025pts, -3CP] +++ Configuration +Craftworld Attribute. *Custom Craftworld*: Expert Crafters, Masters of ConcealmentDetachment Command Cost [-3CP]+ HQ +Avatar of Khaine [12 PL, 235pts]Farseer Skyrunner [7 PL, 135pts]: 0. Smite, 2. Doom, 4. Executioner, Shuriken Pistol, Witchblade+ Heavy Support +Dark Reapers [5 PL, 105pts]. 2x Dark Reaper: 2x Reaper Launcher. Dark Reaper Exarch: Reaper Launcher. . Exarch Power: Rapid ShotDark Reapers [5 PL, 105pts]. 2x Dark Reaper: 2x Reaper Launcher. Dark Reaper Exarch: Reaper Launcher. . Exarch Power: Rapid ShotDark Reapers [5 PL, 105pts]. 2x Dark Reaper: 2x Reaper Launcher. Dark Reaper Exarch: Reaper Launcher. . Exarch Power: Rapid ShotWraithseer [8 PL, 170pts]: 0. Smite, 4. Protect/Jinx, D-cannonWraithseer [8 PL, 170pts]: 0. Smite, 4. Protect/Jinx, D-cannon++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari - Drukhari) [56 PL, 971pts, 11CP] +++ Configuration +Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)Detachment Command CostGametype: MatchedObsession: Ynnari+ No Force Org Slot +Beast Unit [2 PL, 12pts]. Razorwing Flocks. . Razorwing flockBeast Unit [2 PL, 12pts]. Razorwing Flocks. . Razorwing flockBeast Unit [2 PL, 12pts]. Razorwing Flocks. . Razorwing flockCourt of the Archon [2 PL, 32pts]. Ur-Ghul. Ur-GhulShrine of the Whispering God [-1CP]+ HQ +Archon [4 PL, 70pts]: Huskblade, Splinter pistol, Walker of Many Paths, Warlord. Hungering BladeYvraine [6 PL, 120pts]: 1. Gaze of Ynnead, 5. Shield of Ynnead+ Troops +Wyches [3 PL, 50pts] +2 move. Hekatrix: Hekatarii blade, Splinter pistol. 4x Wych: 4x Hekatarii blade, 4x Splinter Pistol+ Elites +Beastmaster [3 PL, 40pts]: Agoniser +1 toughnessIncubi [8 PL, 128pts]. 7x Incubi: 7x Klaive. Klaivex: Demiklaives+ Fast Attack +Hellions [11 PL, 255pts] +1 attack. Helliarch: Hellglaive. 14x Hellion: 14x Hellglaive, 14x Splinter pods+ Heavy Support +Ravager [8 PL, 155pts]: Disintegrator cannon, Disintegrator cannon, Disintegrator cannon+ Dedicated Transport +Raider [5 PL, 85pts]: Dark Lance++ Total: [106 PL, 8CP, 1,996pts] ++Created with BattleScribe (https://battlescribe.net)

Adam is joined by Peter 'The Falcon' and Val Heffelfinger to discuss the state of the game and community heading deeper into 2021!

Jaime Paris Meseguer joins us to talk all things Wulfen. Can Space Wolves hang in this meta ? Find out now ! HQ 1: Chapter Master: Chapter Command: Chapter Master, Frost Weapon, Hunter, Jump Pack, Lightning Claw (Pair), Stratagem: Warrior of Legend, The Imperium's Sword, Warlord [8 PL, -1CP, 155pts]HQ 2: Librarian: 2. Murderous Hurricane, 5. Storm Caller, Boltgun, Force axe, Jump Pack, Rites of War, The Armour of Russ [6 PL, -3CP, 115pts]HQ 3: Primaris Chaplain on Bike: 4. Mantra of Strength 6. Canticle of Hate (Aura), Chapter Command: Master of Sanctity, Wise Orator, Benediction of Fury [7 PL, -2CP, 140pts]TR1: Blood Claws: 5x Blood Claw, 5x Astartes Chainsword, 5x Bolt pistol [6 PL, 90pts]TR2: Blood Claws: 5x Blood Claw, 5x Astartes Chainsword, 5x Bolt pistol [6 PL, 90pts]TR3: Incursor Squad: 5x Incursor: 5x Bolt pistol, 4x Occulus bolt carbine [5 PL, 105pts] EL1: Redemptor Dreadnought: 2x Storm Bolters, Icarus Rocket Pod, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon [9 PL, 185pts]EL2: Redemptor Dreadnought: 2x Storm Bolters, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon [9 PL, 180pts]EL3: Wolf Guard: Jump Pack 5x Wolf Guard: Lightning Claw, Storm shield [7 PL, 140pts]EL4: Wolf Guard: Jump Pack 5x Wolf Guard: Lightning Claw, Storm shield [7 PL, 140pts]EL5: Wolf Guard: Jump Pack 5x Wolf Guard: Lightning Claw, Storm shield [7 PL, 140pts]EL6: Wulfen: Wulfen Pack Leader: Wulfen Frost claws, 4x Wulfen w/ thunder hammer & storm shield [8 PL, 194pts]FA1: Skyclaws: 5x Skyclaw, 5x Astartes Chainsword, 5x Bolt pistol [6 PL, 100pts]FA2: Skyclaws: 5x Skyclaw, 5x Astartes Chainsword, 5x Bolt pistol [6 PL, 100pts]FA3: 1x Cyberwolf [1 PL, 15pts]DT1: Land Speeder Storm: Heavy Bolter, Cerberus Launcher [3 PL, 55pts]DT2: Land Speeder Storm: Heavy Bolter, Cerberus Launcher [3 PL, 55pts]

Adam is joined by his Aussie big brains Matt Morosoli and Jeremy Marigold to discuss innovating in 9th edition, what is it? What does it look like? Why do it? And much more!

++ Outrider Detachment -3CP (Necrons) [72 PL, 7CP, 1,395pts] +++ Configuration +Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]Dynasty Choice: Circumstance of Awakening: Relentlessly Expansionist, Dynastic Tradition: Eternal Conquerors, Dynasty: + No Force Org Slot +Bound Creation [2 PL, 40pts]. Cryptothralls. . 2x Cryptothrall: 2x Scouring Eye, 2x Scythed LimbsDynastic Advisor [4 PL, 80pts]. Chronomancer: Entropic Lance+ HQ +Chronomancer [4 PL, 80pts]: Entropic LanceTechnomancer [6 PL, -2CP, 120pts]: Arkana: Fail-Safe Overcharger, Canoptek Control Node, Dynastic Heirlooms, Rarefied Nobility, Relic: Voltaic Staff, Warlord Trait (Codex 4): Thrall of the Silent King+ Elites +Lychguard [7 PL, 140pts]: 5x Lychguard. Hyperphase Sword and Dispersion ShieldLychguard [7 PL, 140pts]: 5x Lychguard. Hyperphase Sword and Dispersion Shield+ Fast Attack +Canoptek Scarab Swarms [6 PL, 135pts]. 9x Canoptek Scarab Swarm: 9x Feeder MandiblesCanoptek Scarab Swarms [6 PL, 135pts]. 9x Canoptek Scarab Swarm: 9x Feeder MandiblesCanoptek Wraiths [10 PL, 175pts]. 5x Canoptek Wraith (Claws): 5x Vicious ClawsCanoptek Wraiths [10 PL, 175pts]. 5x Canoptek Wraith (Claws): 5x Vicious ClawsCanoptek Wraiths [10 PL, 175pts]. 5x Canoptek Wraith (Claws): 5x Vicious Claws++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Necrons) [32 PL, -1CP, 605pts] +++ Configuration +Detachment Command CostDynasty Choice: Circumstance of Awakening: Relentlessly Expansionist, Dynastic Tradition: Eternal Conquerors, Dynasty: + HQ +Overlord [6 PL, 95pts]: Relic: Veil of Darkness, Staff of Light, Warlord, Warlord Trait (Codex 1): Enduring Will+ Troops +Necron Warriors [12 PL, 260pts]. 20x Necron Warrior (Gauss Reaper): 20x Gauss Reaper+ Elites +Hexmark Destroyer [4 PL, -1CP, 75pts]: Dynastic Heirlooms, Relic: Gauntlet of the ConflagratorSkorpekh Destroyers [10 PL, 175pts]: Skorpekh Destroyer (Reap-Blade). 4x Skorpekh Destroyer (Thresher): 4x Hyperphase Threshers++ Total: [104 PL, 6CP, 2,000pts] ++