7-16-25
On today’s Art of War Battle Report, John's Infernal Lance Chaos Knights take on Nick's Hosts of Ascension Genestealer Cults!

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. Stay tuned to find out if the Chaos Knights can handle being drowned in Cult bodies or will their firepower prove supreme!

John's Chaos Knights are led by a Knight Rampager with Fleshmetal Fusion, and 2x Knight Despoilers, one with the Bestial Aspect. Supported by a War Dog Executioner, 2x War Dog Huntsman, 3x War Dog Karnivores, and a unit of Plaguebearers.

Nick's GSC is led by 3x Benefictus, a Clamavus, and a Primus with A Chink In Their Armour. Supported by 1x unit of 5 Acolyte Hybrids with Autopistols, 3x units of 5 Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers, 4x units of 20 Neophyte Hybrids and 1x unit of 10 Neophyte Hybrids, 3x units of 1 Achilles Ridgerunners, 3x units of 5 Atalan Jackals, 1x unit of 5 Hybrid Metamorphs, and 2x units of 5 Purestrain Genestealers.

Today’s battle will be fought using the new Chapter Approved 2025-2026, Mission E Take and Hold Primary, Hammer and Anvil Deployment on Games Workshop Terrain Layout #1