9-9-25

On today’s Art of War Battle Report, Jacks’ Lions of the Emperor Adeptus Custodes take on Nick’s Pactbound Zealots Chaos Space Marines!

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 whether the infantry dominated Custodes can handle Nick’s infamous Land Raider and Havocs combo!

Jack’s Custodes are led by Trajann Valoris, a Blade Champion, and three Shield-Captains in Allarus Armour, each with an enhancement: Superior Creation, Praesidius, and Admonimortis, as well as Inquisitor Draxus and an Inquisitor. Supported by three units of 4 Custodian Guard, two units of 2 Allarus Custodians, a unit of 5 Custodian Wardens, two units of Prosecutors, and a unit of Witchseekers.

Nick’s Chaos Space Marines are led by Cypher and two Masters of Executions. Supported by two units of 10 Cultists, four units of 5 Legionaries, four Chaos Rhinos, a Chaos Land Raider, a unit of 10 Chosen and a unit of 5 Chosen, and three units of 5 Havocs!

Today’s battle will be fought using the Chapter Approved 2025-2026 Tournament Companion – Mission O, Terraform Primary, Crucible of Battle Deployment, on Games Workshop Terrain Layout #1