10-21-25

On today’s Art of War Battle Report, John's Subterranean Assault Tyranids take on Richard's Mont'ka T'au Empire!

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 Swarmlord or Shadowsun emerge as best tactician!

John's Tyranids are led by the Swarmlord, a Neurotyrant with Tremor Senses and Hyperadapted Raveners. Supported by a unit of Gargoyles, Biovore, Haruspex, 2x Neurolictors, a Norn Emissary, a Psychophage, 2x Raveners, 2x Screamer-Killers, and a unit of 6 Zoanthropes.

Richard's T'au Empire are led by Shadowsun, an Ethereal with Strategic Conqueror, and 2x Cadre Fireblades. Supported by 3x Breacher Teams, a Devilfish, 3x Piranhas, Kroot Carnivores, a Pathfinder Team, 3x Riptide Battlesuits, 2x Sky Ray Gunships, and 2x Stealth Battlesuits.

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