2-18-26

On today’s Art of War Battle Report, Nick's Renegade Warband Chaos Space Marines take on Jack's Eldritch Raiders Aeldari in this clash of new rules!

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 who claims the title of lord of Pirates--Huron or Yriel!

Nick's CSM are led by Huron Blackheart, and 3x Daemon Princes with Wings, one with Weaponized Hatred. Supported by a unit of Cultists, a unit of Legionaries, 3x Rhinos, the Masters of the Maelstrom, 10 Warp Talons, and 3x units of Noise Marines.

Jack's Aeldari are led by Yriel with Adrenal Infusions, Jain Zar, Lhykhis, and the Avatar of Khaine. Supported by 10 Corsair Voidscarred with Alacritous Assault, 2x Corsair Skyreavers, 3x Fire Prism, a Starfang, Shroud Runners, Howling Banshees, 2x Ranger units, and 2x Warp Spider units.

Today’s battle will be fought using Chapter Approved 2025-2026, Mission E, Take and Hold Primary, Hammer and Anvil Deployment on Games Workshop Terrain Layout #8!

0:00 Intro & Deployment
9:53 Chaos Space Marines Turn 1
23:28 Aeldari Turn 1
32:16 Chaos Space Marines Turn 2
54:23 Aeldari Turn 2
1:12:46 Chaos Space Marines Turn 3
1:31:14 Aeldari Turn 3
1:39:54 Chaos Space Marines Turn 4
1:49:36 Aeldari Turn 4 & Outro