On Today's Art of War Battle Report, Richard’s Delve Assault Shift Leagues of Votann take on Jack’s Black Templars Gladius Task Force in this fiery melee clash!
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. How strong is the new combat Votann detachment and does it stack up to the ever-present Gladius?

Richard’s Votann are led by Uthar the Destined and a Memnyr Strategist with Delvewerke Navigator. Supported by a unit of Hearthkyn Warriors, two units of Hernkyn Yaegirs, 3x 5 model Cthonian Beserks and 1x unit of 10 Beserks, 3x units of 3 Thunderkyn, a unit of 6 Ironkin Steeljacks, 2x Kapricus Carriers, and 2x Land Fortresses.
Jacks’ Black Templars are led by the Emperor’s Champion with The Honor Vehement, 3x Castellans, 3x Marshals, and a Lieutenant with Combi-Weapon. Supported by a unit of Intercessors, a unit of Assault Intercessors, 3x Impulsors, a Gladiator Lancer, an Incursor Squad, 2x Repulsor Executioners, and 3x units of 4 Sword Brethren.

Today’s battle will be fought using the new Chapter Approved 2025-2026, Mission A, Take and Hold Primary, Tipping Point Deployment on Games Workshop Terrain Layout #6.