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Welcome, today's Art of War Battle Report features John's Ambush Predators and Synaptic Nexus Tyranids versus Jack's Stormlance Task Force and Vengeful Hosts Black Templars!

As always, this competitive battle report is going to focus on the tactics and strategies employed by two of the best players in the world. How will both of these armies adapt to the new 11th Edition competitive meta?

John's Tyranids are led by a Hive Tyrant, a Neurotyrant with Power of the Hive Mind attached to 6 Zoanthropes, a Tyranid Prime with The Dirgeheart of Kharis attached to 20 Hormagaunts, a Tyranid Prime attached to 20 Hormagaunts, a Lictor, 2x Maleceptors, 2x Mawlocs, 2x Neurolictors, and a Tyrannofex.

Jack's Templars are led by High Marshal Helbrecht and a Castellan attached to 10 Crusaders, the Emperor's Champion attached to 5 Assault Intercessors, a Marshal and a Castellan attached to 10 Crusaders, Chaplain Grimaldus attached to 10 Crusaders, a Captain with Jump Pack with Orksbane attached to 5 Vanguard Veterans with Jump Packs, a Lieutenant with Combi-Weapon alongside 2x Repulsor Executioners and 2x Scout Squads.

Today’s battle will be fought using the Disruption versus Take and Hold Disposition matchup on the new 11th Edition Terrain format, Hammer and Anvil Deployment, Layout C!

0:00 Intro & Deployment
9:37 Black Templars Turn 1
18:03 Tyranids Turn 1
28:31 Black Templars Turn 2
37:58 Tyranids Turn 2
1:00:32 Black Templars Turn 3
1:20:46 Tyranids Turn 3
1:46:04 Black Templars Turn 4
2:10:07 Tyranids Turn 4
2:25:35 Black Templars Turn 5
2:36:42 Tyranids Turn 5
2:45:21 Post Game Analysis