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Art of War - The Competitive 40k Network
Every week we Interview a Top Performing 40k Player from a recent tournament!
We produce a two part show every single week.
In the first segment Warhammer 40k legend Nick Nanavati, introduces you to the player who has been performing notably well in the competitive Warhammer 40k tournament scene. You will learn about what makes them tick, their story, their practice, their play style, and how they win.
During the second segment Nick Nanavati puts his critical analysis to the test, and he works with the guest to unpack the specific list which they used to achieve glory. All of the strategies, tactics, and in game movements to actually win the games REVEALED!
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- Episodes
- 699
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Typical length
- 42 min
- On air since
- 2021
- Latest episode
- 22 hours ago
Episodes
699 episodes, from the first
Season 1
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48 min
AOW 81.1 Necrons Domination Protocol
Show notes
++ Outrider Detachment -3CP (Necrons) [72 PL, 7CP, 1,395pts] ++
+ Configuration +
Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)
Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]
Dynasty Choice: Circumstance of Awakening: Relentlessly Expansionist, Dynastic Tradition: Eternal Conquerors, Dynasty:
+ No Force Org Slot +
Bound Creation [2 PL, 40pts]
. Cryptothralls
. . 2x Cryptothrall: 2x Scouring Eye, 2x Scythed Limbs
Dynastic Advisor [4 PL, 80pts]
. Chronomancer: Entropic Lance
+ HQ +
Chronomancer [4 PL, 80pts]: Entropic Lance
Technomancer [6 PL, -2CP, 120pts]: Arkana: Fail-Safe Overcharger, Canoptek Control Node, Dynastic Heirlooms, Rarefied Nobility, Relic: Voltaic Staff, Warlord Trait (Codex 4): Thrall of the Silent King
+ Elites +
Lychguard [7 PL, 140pts]: 5x Lychguard
. Hyperphase Sword and Dispersion Shield
Lychguard [7 PL, 140pts]: 5x Lychguard
. Hyperphase Sword and Dispersion Shield
+ Fast Attack +
Canoptek Scarab Swarms [6 PL, 135pts]
. 9x Canoptek Scarab Swarm: 9x Feeder Mandibles
Canoptek Scarab Swarms [6 PL, 135pts]
. 9x Canoptek Scarab Swarm: 9x Feeder Mandibles
Canoptek Wraiths [10 PL, 175pts]
. 5x Canoptek Wraith (Claws): 5x Vicious Claws
Canoptek Wraiths [10 PL, 175pts]
. 5x Canoptek Wraith (Claws): 5x Vicious Claws
Canoptek Wraiths [10 PL, 175pts]
. 5x Canoptek Wraith (Claws): 5x Vicious Claws
++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Necrons) [32 PL, -1CP, 605pts] ++
+ Configuration +
Detachment Command Cost
Dynasty Choice: Circumstance of Awakening: Relentlessly Expansionist, Dynastic Tradition: Eternal Conquerors, Dynasty:
+ HQ +
Overlord [6 PL, 95pts]: Relic: Veil of Darkness, Staff of Light, Warlord, Warlord Trait (Codex 1): Enduring Will
+ Troops +
Necron Warriors [12 PL, 260pts]
. 20x Necron Warrior (Gauss Reaper): 20x Gauss Reaper
+ Elites +
Hexmark Destroyer [4 PL, -1CP, 75pts]: Dynastic Heirlooms, Relic: Gauntlet of the Conflagrator
Skorpekh Destroyers [10 PL, 175pts]: Skorpekh Destroyer (Reap-Blade)
. 4x Skorpekh Destroyer (Thresher): 4x Hyperphase Threshers
++ Total: [104 PL, 6CP, 2,000pts] ++
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1 hr 4 min
AOWdu 32.1 9th Edition Innovations from Aus Champs
Show notes
Adam is joined by his Aussie big brains Matt Morosoli and Jeremy Marigold to discuss innovating in 9th edition, what is it? What does it look like? Why do it? And much more!
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53 min
AOW 82.1 Lions and Tigers and Space Wolves Oh My !
Show notes
Jaime Paris Meseguer joins us to talk all things Wulfen. Can Space Wolves hang in this meta ? Find out now !
HQ 1: Chapter Master: Chapter Command: Chapter Master, Frost Weapon, Hunter, Jump Pack, Lightning Claw (Pair), Stratagem: Warrior of Legend, The Imperium's Sword, Warlord [8 PL, -1CP, 155pts]
HQ 2: Librarian: 2. Murderous Hurricane, 5. Storm Caller, Boltgun, Force axe, Jump Pack, Rites of War, The Armour of Russ [6 PL, -3CP, 115pts]
HQ 3: Primaris Chaplain on Bike: 4. Mantra of Strength 6. Canticle of Hate (Aura), Chapter Command: Master of Sanctity, Wise Orator, Benediction of Fury [7 PL, -2CP, 140pts]
TR1: Blood Claws: 5x Blood Claw, 5x Astartes Chainsword, 5x Bolt pistol [6 PL, 90pts]
TR2: Blood Claws: 5x Blood Claw, 5x Astartes Chainsword, 5x Bolt pistol [6 PL, 90pts]
TR3: Incursor Squad: 5x Incursor: 5x Bolt pistol, 4x Occulus bolt carbine [5 PL, 105pts]
EL1: Redemptor Dreadnought: 2x Storm Bolters, Icarus Rocket Pod, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon [9 PL, 185pts]
EL2: Redemptor Dreadnought: 2x Storm Bolters, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon [9 PL, 180pts]
EL3: Wolf Guard: Jump Pack 5x Wolf Guard: Lightning Claw, Storm shield [7 PL, 140pts]
EL4: Wolf Guard: Jump Pack 5x Wolf Guard: Lightning Claw, Storm shield [7 PL, 140pts]
EL5: Wolf Guard: Jump Pack 5x Wolf Guard: Lightning Claw, Storm shield [7 PL, 140pts]
EL6: Wulfen: Wulfen Pack Leader: Wulfen Frost claws, 4x Wulfen w/ thunder hammer & storm shield [8 PL, 194pts]
FA1: Skyclaws: 5x Skyclaw, 5x Astartes Chainsword, 5x Bolt pistol [6 PL, 100pts]
FA2: Skyclaws: 5x Skyclaw, 5x Astartes Chainsword, 5x Bolt pistol [6 PL, 100pts]
FA3: 1x Cyberwolf [1 PL, 15pts]
DT1: Land Speeder Storm: Heavy Bolter, Cerberus Launcher [3 PL, 55pts]
DT2: Land Speeder Storm: Heavy Bolter, Cerberus Launcher [3 PL, 55pts]
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58 min
AOWdu 33.1 9th musings with Pete and Val
Show notes
Adam is joined by Peter 'The Falcon' and Val Heffelfinger to discuss the state of the game and community heading deeper into 2021!
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54 min
AOW 83.1 Aeldari Competative ? We break it down
Show notes
Join Nick Nanavati and Brad Chester as they break down the inner workings of Aeldari Master Sean Nayden and his "looks like a pile of garbage" Ynnari and Craftworlds list.
++ Spearhead Detachment -3CP (Aeldari - Craftworlds) [50 PL, 1,025pts, -3CP] ++
+ Configuration +
Craftworld Attribute
. *Custom Craftworld*: Expert Crafters, Masters of Concealment
Detachment Command Cost [-3CP]
+ HQ +
Avatar of Khaine [12 PL, 235pts]
Farseer Skyrunner [7 PL, 135pts]: 0. Smite, 2. Doom, 4. Executioner, Shuriken Pistol, Witchblade
+ Heavy Support +
Dark Reapers [5 PL, 105pts]
. 2x Dark Reaper: 2x Reaper Launcher
. Dark Reaper Exarch: Reaper Launcher
. . Exarch Power: Rapid Shot
Dark Reapers [5 PL, 105pts]
. 2x Dark Reaper: 2x Reaper Launcher
. Dark Reaper Exarch: Reaper Launcher
. . Exarch Power: Rapid Shot
Dark Reapers [5 PL, 105pts]
. 2x Dark Reaper: 2x Reaper Launcher
. Dark Reaper Exarch: Reaper Launcher
. . Exarch Power: Rapid Shot
Wraithseer [8 PL, 170pts]: 0. Smite, 4. Protect/Jinx, D-cannon
Wraithseer [8 PL, 170pts]: 0. Smite, 4. Protect/Jinx, D-cannon
++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari - Drukhari) [56 PL, 971pts, 11CP] ++
+ Configuration +
Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)
Detachment Command Cost
Gametype: Matched
Obsession: Ynnari
+ No Force Org Slot +
Beast Unit [2 PL, 12pts]
. Razorwing Flocks
. . Razorwing flock
Beast Unit [2 PL, 12pts]
. Razorwing Flocks
. . Razorwing flock
Beast Unit [2 PL, 12pts]
. Razorwing Flocks
. . Razorwing flock
Court of the Archon [2 PL, 32pts]
. Ur-Ghul
. Ur-Ghul
Shrine of the Whispering God [-1CP]
+ HQ +
Archon [4 PL, 70pts]: Huskblade, Splinter pistol, Walker of Many Paths, Warlord
. Hungering Blade
Yvraine [6 PL, 120pts]: 1. Gaze of Ynnead, 5. Shield of Ynnead
+ Troops +
Wyches [3 PL, 50pts] +2 move
. Hekatrix: Hekatarii blade, Splinter pistol
. 4x Wych: 4x Hekatarii blade, 4x Splinter Pistol
+ Elites +
Beastmaster [3 PL, 40pts]: Agoniser +1 toughness
Incubi [8 PL, 128pts]
. 7x Incubi: 7x Klaive
. Klaivex: Demiklaives
+ Fast Attack +
Hellions [11 PL, 255pts] +1 attack
. Helliarch: Hellglaive
. 14x Hellion: 14x Hellglaive, 14x Splinter pods
+ Heavy Support +
Ravager [8 PL, 155pts]: Disintegrator cannon, Disintegrator cannon, Disintegrator cannon
+ Dedicated Transport +
Raider [5 PL, 85pts]: Dark Lance
++ Total: [106 PL, 8CP, 1,996pts] ++
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1 hr 3 min
AOWdu 34.1 Player Spotlight: Brandon Grant
Show notes
Adam is joined by the amazingly insightful and interesting Brandon Grant, to discuss what makes him a unique figure in competitive 40k and get to know his journey through the hobby.
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47 min
AOW 84.1 Tom Brady wins a Major with SOB
Show notes
Bloody Rose Battalion
the Triumph of Saint Katherine 195
Canoness (Beneficence, Null Rod, Righteous Rage) 50
Canoness (Blessed Blade, Blade of Admonition) 60
5x Sisters of Battle (simulacrum) 55
5x Sisters of Battle (simulacrum) 55
5x Sisters of Battle (simulacrum) 55
5x Sisters of Battle (simulacrum) 55
5x Sisters of Battle (simulacrum) 55
9x Repentia 144
8x Repentia 128
5x Repentia 80
9x Zephyrim 162
Preacher 35
Imagifier (Warlord, Indomitable belief, Book of Saint Lucius, Tale of the Warrior) 45
2x Crusaders 32
5x Seraphim (2x Hand Flamers, 2x Inferno Pistols) 87
5x Retributors (2x cherubs 3x Multi Meltas, Simulacrum) 140
5x Retributors (2x cherubs 3x Multi Meltas, Simulacrum) 140
3x Mortifiers (1x Anchorite) 185
Rhino 80
Rhino 80
Rhino 80
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1 hr 52 min
AOWdu 35.1 Drukhari codex review Part 1
Show notes
We were lucky enough to be able to retrieve the audio after it was corrupted and failed to render.
But join Adam and skari as they begin their Drukhari codex review! -
1 hr 1 min
AOW 85.1 Ahh the Dark Kin - Competative Drukhari
Show notes
2000pt Drukhari Army List
Patrol Detachment 1 - Kabal of the Black Heart - 480pts
Master Archon - Blast Pistol, Husk Blade (prizes from the dark city Djin Blade Relic) - tolerated ambition Trait Hatred Eternal - (90pts)
10 Trueborn Kabalites - 2 Blasters, Dark Lance, Phantasm Grenade Launcher - (140pts)
5 Incubi - Klaivex with Demi Klaives - (80pts)
5 Incubi - Klaivex with Demi Klaives - (80pts)
Raider - Dark Lance , shock prow - (90pts)
Patrol Detachment 2 - Wych Cult of Strife - 715pts
Master Succubus - razorflails - rolled combat drugs - warlord Trait (competitive edge) Relic (Dark Lotus Toxin) - (75pts)
10 Wyches - Agonizer (Using Hekatrix of the Crucibael to replace with Morvaine's Agonizer), blast pistol, Phantasm Grenade Launcher , 1 Hydra Gauntlet, 1 shard net - Random Rolls Combat Drugs - (130pts)
10 Wyches - Power Sword - phantasm grenade launcher, Blast Pistol , 1 Hydra Gauntlet , 1 shard net and impailer - Random Rolls Combat Drugs - (130pts)
9 Reavers - 3 Heat Lances - 3 Grav Talons - Random Rolls Combat Drugs - (225pts)
10 Hellions - Random Rolls Combat Drugs , phantasm grenade launcher- (175pts)
Patrol Detachment 3 - Dark Creed Coven -
'Booga Booga' - Master Heamonculus - Tolerated Ambition Trait (Fear Incarnate) - (100pts)
10 Haemoxytes - (100pts)
5 Mandrakes - (75pts)
5 Mandrakes - (75pts)
2 Cronos - 2 Spirit Vortex - 1 Spirit Probe - (165pts)
Raider - Grisly Trophies - Dark Lance - (90pts)
Raider - Grisly Trophies - Dark Lance - (90pts)
Raider - Grisly Trophies - Dark Lance - (90pts)
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1 hr 27 min
AOWdu 36.1 Drukhari Codex Review P2
Show notes
Adam and the man from Commorragh (skari) complete their review of the brand new Dark Eldar Codex!
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46 min
AOW 86.1 We talk all about Black Templars
Show notes
Episode Summary
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1 hr 28 min
AOWdu 38.1 Deathguard and Knights in Book of Rust
Show notes
In this two part review Adam is joined be Don Hooson to deep dive the Terminus Est Army of Renown and then John Lennon for a review of all the goodness for Imperial Knights!
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58 min
AOWdu 37.1 Book of Rust Admech Review with Rickard
Show notes
Adam is rejoined by the amazing Rickard Nilson! You might remember him from our Admech Psychic Awakening review many moons ago, which was one of out most insightful and amazing episodes according to you all!
This is no different. We review all the admech goodness in Book of Rust and give out thoughts on viability and what to expect moving forward! -
58 min
AOW Ep. 87.1 Power From Pain Fuels our Hate !
Show notes
Matt Morosoli joins Nick Nanavati and John Lennon to talk about Matt's Major Winning Drukari List.
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1 hr 12 min
AOWdu 39.1 Best in Faction Special!
Show notes
Adam pulls in the big dogs from BIFPOD to deep dive what it takes to get a coveted Best In Faction!
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50 min
AOW Ep. 89.1 Deep in the Jankiest of Tanks
Show notes
Mark Perry swings by to talk all about his new Chaos Abomination.
Emperor children
PatrolDeamon prince
Wings
Sword
Warptime
195Dank apostle
Relic raiment of the maravilglia
Illusionary supplication
80Dank disciples
1010 noise marine's
Solo Lightning claw champion
2 blast masters
8 sonic blasters
Icon of excess
23525 cultists
Combat
1505 terminators
5 solo lightning claws
4 combi bolters
1 reaper autocannon
Icon of excess
1554 Spawn
92Rhino
80Heretic astartes
VanguardSorcerer emperor children
Prescience
Delightful agonies
90Tallyman
-1cp relic plague skull of glothila
70Foulblight spawn
Viscous death
Relic revolting stench vats
85Emperor childern Leviathan
Dreadnought
Melta lance
Seegs drill
Volkite calivilars
Hunter killer missile
245Spawn
World eaters
23Supreme command
Mortarion
Warlord
Gift of contagion
Miasma
Plague wind
490b -
1 hr 27 min
AOWdu 40.1 Faction Ladder update!
Show notes
Adam is joined by the amazing Peter 'The Falcon' to update their faction Tier list with the addition of Dark Angels, Deathguard and a burgeoning Drukhari!
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1 hr
AOWdu 41.1 Trying to counter Drukhari
Show notes
Adam is joined by the amazing John Lennon and Nick Nanavati, fresh off their stellar 1st and 3rd place finishes at the 8 round behemoth that was the Dallas Open, to begin the discussion on how Drukhari can be countered.
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43 min
AOW Ep. 90.1 Dallas Open Champ tells us how to beat Drukari
Show notes
John Lennon and The Falcon join John to talk all about Drukari in the Meta and how to counter them. We talk in general about what makes them so strong.
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1 hr 13 min
AOWdu 42.1 Competitive Mission Fundamentals with Brandon G and Chris W
Show notes
On this epsiode Adam puts together two of 40k's most amazing minds and asks Chris Wright (2020 Cancon champ) and Brandon Grant (LVO and ITC champ) to disclose their fundamentals of playing a comptitive mission.
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