7-1-25
On today’s Art of War Battle Report, John's new Subterranean Assault Tyranids take on Jack's Gladius Task Force Black Templars.

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 righteous fury of the Templars can halt the Tyranids which are looking for their second big win!

John's Tyranids are led by the Swarmlord, a Neurotyrant and Hyperadapted Ravenors. Supported by a unit of 10-Gargoyles, one biovore, one lictor, one Neurolictor, a Psychophage, 2x units of 5-Ravenors, 2x Screamer Killers, 2x Tyrannofex, and a unit of 6x Zoanthropes.

Jack's Black Templars are led by The Emperor's Champion, a Captain with Honour Vehement, Captain with Artificer Armour, and a Lieutenant with Combi Weapon. Supported by one unit of 5 Intercessors, 3x Black Templar Impulsors, 2x Black Templars Gladiator Valiant, one 5 model unit of Incursors, one 5 model unit of Infiltrators, 3x units of 5 Primaris Sword Brethren, and 2x Vindicators.

Today’s battle will be fought using the new Chapter Approved 2025-2026, Mission P Scorched Earth Primary, Crucible of Battle Deployment on Games Workshop Terrain Layout #1