On today’s Art of War Battle Report, we have the War Room Elite top table clash between John’s Coterie of the Conceited Emperor’s Children and Nick’s Infernal Lance Chaos 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 Emperor’s Children handle a high toughness stat check and whether Rotigus can regain his invulnerability mojo with Nick at the helm!

John’s Emperor’s Children are led by Lucius the Eternal, 2x Winged Daemon Princes, one of which has Pledge of Unholy Fortune, 2x Lord Exultants and a Kakophonist. Supported by 2x units of 5 Tormentors, 2x units of 5 Infractors, 2x Rhinos, 3x units of 6 Noise Marines, and 2x Maulerfiends.

Nick’s Chaos Knights are led by 3x Knight Despoilers, one of which has Fleshmetal Fusion. Supported by 2x Karnivore War Dogs, a War Dog Stalker, Rotigus, 2x units of 3 Nurglings, and a Beast of Nurgle.

Today’s battle will be fought using the Chapter Approved 2025-2026 Tournament Companion – Mission A, Take and Hold Primary, Tipping Point Deployment, on Games Workshop Terrain Layout #6