On today’s Art of War Battle Report, Richard’s Kauyon T’au Empire take on Jack’s Banisher’s Grey Knights!

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 how impactful the new Riptide strength increase is and whether the 18” Lone Op Librarian can minimize its impact!

Richard’s Tau Empire is led by Commander Shadowsun. Supported by a unit of 10 Breachers, Devilfish, Ghostkeel Battlesuit, Kroot Carnivores, a Pathfinder Team, 3x Piranhas, 3x Riptide Battlesuits, 3x Skyray Gunship, 2x Stealth Battlesuits, 5x Vespid Stingwings.
Jack’s Grey Knights are led by a Brotherhood Librarian with Sixty-Sixth Seal, Grandmaster in Nemesis Dreadknight with Sigil of the Hunt and another Grandmaster in Nemesis Dreadknight. Supported by a Strike Squad, 3x Interceptor Squads, a 10 model Paladin Squad, 3x Purifier Squads and a Subductor Squad.

Today’s battle will be fought using the Chapter Approved 2025-2026 Tournament Companion – Mission J, Linchpin, Primary, Scorched Earth Deployment, on Games Workshop Terrain Layout #1.