4-2-26

On today’s Art of War Battle Report, John's Black Spear Task Force Deathwatch take on Richard's Brandfast Oathband Leagues of Votann!

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 Secure Positions can turn the tide against the top tier output of the teleporting marines!

John's Deathwatch are led by a Watch Master with the Tome of Ectoclades, Captain in Gravis Armour with Thief of Secrets, a Judiciar with Beacon Angelis, and a Lieutenant with Combi-Weapon. Supported by a unit of 10 Deathwatch Veterans, Intercessors, Eliminators, 3x Fortis Kill Teams, 2x units of Incursors, and 2x Indomitor Kill Teams.

Richard's Votann are led by a Kahl with Precursive Judgement, a Brokhyr Iron-Master with the Trivarg Cyber Implant, and a Grimnyr. Supported by a unit of Hearthkyn Warriors, 2x Kapricus Carriers, a unit of 6 and 2x units of 3 Brokhyr Thunderkyn, a unit of 10 Hearthguard, 2x Hekaton Land Fortresses, 3x units of 3 Hernkyn Pioneers, and 2x units of Hernkyn Yaegirs.

Today’s battle will be fought using Chapter Approved 2025-2026, Mission O, Terraform Primary, Crucible of Battle Deployment on Games Workshop Terrain Layout #6