On today’s Art of War Battle Report, Richard's new Brandfast Oathband Leagues of Votann take on John's Subterranean Assault Tyranids in this clash of top armies!

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 whether the mobility of Subterranean Assault can overcome the damage and defense of the Votann!

Richard's Votann are led by Uthar the Destined and a Brokhyr Iron-Master with the Trivarg Cyber-Implant. Supported by a unit of Hearthkyn Warriors, 2x units of Hernkyn Yaegirs, a unit of 3x Thunderkyn with Graviton Cannons, a unit of 6x Thunderkyn with Graviton Cannons, and a unit of 6x Thunderkyn with Conversion Beamers, a unit of 6x Ironkin Steeljacks with Melee Weapons, 2x Kapricus Carriers, a Kapricus Defender and 3x Hekaton Land Fortresses.

John's Tyranids are led by a Hive Tyrant and a Neurotyrant with Tremor Senses. Supported by a unit of 10 Gargoyles, a unit of 10 Hormagaunts, a Biovore, 2x Exocrines, 1x unit of 6 Hive Guard, two Neurolictors, 2x units of 5 Raveners, 3x Screamer-Killers, and 1x unit of 6 Zoanthropes.

Today’s battle will be fought using the new Chapter Approved 2025-2026, Mission O Terraform Primary, Crucible of Battle Deployment on Games Workshop Terrain Layout #4!