11-5-25

On today’s Art of War Battle Report, Richard's Skitarii Hunter Cohort Adeptus Mechanicus take on John's Shadowmark Talon Raven Guard in this clash of top meta armies!

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 Centurions or Ironstriders dominate the battlefield!

Richard's Admech are led by Belisarius Cawl and a Skitarii Marshal with Canic Thrallnet. Supported by 2x Skitarii Rangers, 2x10 and 1x5 Pteraxii Skystalkers, 3x units of 10 Sicarian Infiltrators, and a unit of 10x Sicarian Ruststalkers, 3x units of Ironstrider Ballistari (6x Lascannons and 3x Autocannons).

John's Raven Guard are led by Aethon Shaan, Kayvaan Shrike, a Captain with Jump Pack with Hunter's Instincts, and a Lieutenant with Combi-Weapon with Coronal Susurrant. Supported by a unit of Intercessors, 2x units of Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs, a unit of 6 Devastator Centurions, 1x6 and 2x3 Inceptors, 2x Incusors, and 2x 10-model Vanguard Veterans with Jump Packs.

Today’s battle will be fought using Chapter Approved 2025-2026, Mission P, Scorched Earth Primary, Crucible of Battle Deployment on Games Workshop Terrain Layout #2!