Da Summer Waaagh 2 took place this weekend in Horwich, England. This tournament brought the Waaagh back this summer! Orks piloted by Mani Cheema managed a third place as his round 3 opponent proved Mars makes a better Red and slowed his Speed Waaagh down.
Da Summer Waaagh 2 Tournament Information:
From the Mission Pack from the tournament:
“The first round draw will be randomly generated with following rounds being determined by a ‘Swiss system’. The event will be using the Match play rules on pg 212 of the main rulebook with the additional match play rules from Chapter Approved. All FAQ, Errata except the last page of the Designers Commentary found on the Warhammer Community page will be in use. You may select your army from datasheets found in any codex released before Saturday 21st August 2021.. Forgeworld rules may be used – you must have all relevant rules and FAQ for your FW models. Forgeworld Beta Rules are NOT allowed. Armies must be battle-forged with a maximum of 2000 points and may use up to 3 detachments.Lords of Waaagh have a reputation of being fun, friendly and welcoming for all who levels that attend and this reputation is one we intend to uphold. Therefore anyone being extremely unsporting or cheating will be asked to leave.
Fortifications above PL 5 are not allowed at this event under any circumstances”
Da Summer Waaagh 2 Rules:
“New Games Workshop GT Pack missions will be in use that can be found in the 40k Grand Tournament 2021 book. There is 3 colours and based minimum painting standard for this event. You may use unpainted figures but be aware you will not be awarded the 10 painting points per round.”
Da Summer Waaagh Tournament Winning Lists
No one could pump the breaks against Jay Woods Drukhari which came in first. Congrats to Matt Charles as his Iron Hands, after a brutal match of 51-47 versus Admech, managed to pull out second place and to Keep Admech off the podium. Also not on the podium were the new Grey Knights.
Da Summer War 1st Place Winning Army: Drukhari
Jay Wood brought the goods to Da Summer Waaagh 2 with efficiency with a side of different efficient when it comes to rerolls for his army. The speed of the raiders with Kabal of the Black Heart and Obsidian rose is guaranteed to bring the pain. Furthermore, with two Kabal patrols that means two squads of Trueborn.
The plethora of Phantasm Grenade Launchers will help squeeze in those mortal wounds. Cult of strife made up the third patrol for fast melee and to stop overwatch for the Incubi and Drazhar as needed. And that was how Da Summer Waaagh 2 was won!
Da Summer Waaagh 1st Place list:
++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Drukhari) [33 PL, 11CP, 625pts] ++
+ Configuration +
Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)
Detachment Command Cost
Obsession: Kabal of the Obsidian Rose: Flawless Workmanship
Raiding Forces – CP Refund
+ Stratagems +
Stratagem: Prizes from the Dark City [-1CP]
+ HQ +
Archon [5 PL, 80pts]: Ancient Evil, Overlord, Splinter Pistol, The Helm of Spite, Venom Blade, Warlord
. Splintered Genius (Obsidian Rose): Splintered Genius
Drazhar [8 PL, 145pts]
+ Troops +
Kabalite Trueborn [8 PL, 140pts]
. 6x Kabalite Trueborn: 6x Splinter Rifle
. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Heavy Weapon: Dark Lance
. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Special Weapon: Blaster
. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Special Weapon: Blaster
. Trueborn Sybarite: Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Splinter Rifle
Kabalite Warriors [3 PL, 55pts]
. 3x Kabalite Warrior: 3x Splinter Rifle
. Kabalite Warrior w/ Special Weapon: Blaster
. Sybarite: Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Splinter Rifle
Kabalite Warriors [3 PL, 55pts]
. 3x Kabalite Warrior: 3x Splinter Rifle
. Kabalite Warrior w/ Special Weapon: Blaster
. Sybarite: Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Splinter Rifle
+ Elites +
Mandrakes [3 PL, 75pts]
. 4x Mandrake: 4x Baleblast, 4x Glimmersteel Blade
. Nightfiend
Mandrakes [3 PL, 75pts]
. 4x Mandrake: 4x Baleblast, 4x Glimmersteel Blade
. Nightfiend
++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Drukhari) [63 PL, -2CP, 1,125pts] ++
+ Configuration +
Detachment Command Cost
Obsession: Kabal of the Black Heart: Thirst for Power
Raiding Forces – CP Refund
+ Stratagems +
Stratagem: Prizes from the Dark City [-1CP]
+ HQ +
Archon [5 PL, -1CP, 85pts]: Hatred Eternal, Huskblade, Overlord, Splinter Pistol, Stratagem: Tolerated Ambition, The Djin Blade
. Splintered Genius (Black Heart): Splintered Genius
+ Troops +
Kabalite Trueborn [8 PL, 140pts]
. 6x Kabalite Trueborn: 6x Splinter Rifle
. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Heavy Weapon: Dark Lance
. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Special Weapon: Blaster
. Kabalite Trueborn w/ Special Weapon: Blaster
. Trueborn Sybarite: Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Splinter Rifle
Kabalite Warriors [3 PL, 55pts]
. 3x Kabalite Warrior: 3x Splinter Rifle
. Kabalite Warrior w/ Special Weapon: Blaster
. Sybarite: Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Splinter Rifle
Kabalite Warriors [3 PL, 55pts]
. 3x Kabalite Warrior: 3x Splinter Rifle
. Kabalite Warrior w/ Special Weapon: Blaster
. Sybarite: Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Splinter Rifle
+ Elites +
Incubi [4 PL, 80pts]
. 4x Incubi: 4x Klaive
. Klaivex: Demiklaives
Incubi [4 PL, 80pts]
. 4x Incubi: 4x Klaive
. Klaivex: Demiklaives
+ Dedicated Transport +
Raider [6 PL, 110pts]: Dark Lance, Grisly Trophies, Kabal, Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Shock Prow
Raider [6 PL, 110pts]: Dark Lance, Grisly Trophies, Kabal, Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Shock Prow
Raider [6 PL, 110pts]: Dark Lance, Grisly Trophies, Kabal, Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Shock Prow
Raider [6 PL, 100pts]: Dark Lance, Kabal, Phantasm Grenade Launcher
Raider [6 PL, 100pts]: Dark Lance, Kabal, Phantasm Grenade Launcher
Raider [6 PL, 100pts]: Dark Lance, Kabal, Phantasm Grenade Launcher
++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Aeldari – Drukhari) [13 PL, -1CP, 250pts] ++
+ Configuration +
Detachment Command Cost
Obsession: Cult of Strife: The Spectacle of Murder (Restricted)
Raiding Forces – CP Refund
+ HQ +
Succubus [4 PL, -1CP, 75pts]: 1 – Adrenalight (Combat Drug), Competitive Edge, Stratagem: Tolerated Ambition, The Triptych Whip
. Agoniser & Archite Glaive
. Show Stealer (Strife): Show Stealer
+ Troops +
Wyches [6 PL, 120pts]: *Random x 2* (Combat Drug)
. Hekatrix: Hekatarii Blade, Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Splinter Pistol
. 7x Wych: 7x Hekatarii Blade, 7x Plasma Grenades, 7x Splinter Pistol
. Wych w/ Razorflails: Razorflails
. Wych w/ Shardnet and Impaler: Shardnet and Impaler
Wyches [3 PL, 55pts]: *Random x 2* (Combat Drug)
. Hekatrix: Hekatarii Blade, Phantasm Grenade Launcher, Splinter Pistol
. 4x Wych: 4x Hekatarii Blade, 4x Plasma Grenades, 4x Splinter Pistol
++ Total: [109 PL, 8CP, 2,000pts] ++
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Da Summer Waaagh 2 2nd Place Ironhands
Matt Charles proved the flesh is fairly weak with his second place showing. Forgoing the cost of extra Stormshields, half his vanguard vets in both squads are armed with an extra chainsword instead with a lightning claw. Great when you need the volume of attacks.
Another great choice are his mixed devastators squads. Fortunately, Ironhands don’t suffer the penalty for moving and shooting heavy weapons turn 1. This gets around normal disembark rules which state a unit may never remain stationary. To make it better still both these units will reroll 1s to hit. With two mixed squads of two Multimeltas and two Grav-cannons the right weapon at the right time is ready to to hit on 2s. And with two squads, your opponent can’t intercept and focus down the one key weapon type as the squads are mixed. Well played.
Perhaps the one thing missing from this list is bodyguard for the Character Volkite contemptor but something has to give and Lookout Sir works most of the time with the other Dreadnoughts providing that protection.
Da Summer Waaagh 2 Second Place Winning List: Ironhands
Beware mercy is weakness.
Exploding 6s to wound equals 2 wounds for just one command point. With reroll all wounds on the lightning claws there’s a lot of horde clearing in those vanguard units.
Da Summer Waaagh 2 3rd place Orks
Mani Cheema can make a skew list with the best of them. We Previously covered his list with his first Place Showing at the WC Open Summer Slaughter. Obviously it’s still good. The Mars efficiency and mortals held him off Round 3. Of course the consistent damage of the Cognis Lascannons means every two shots that goes through will pop a buggy. Good thing Mani brought 18 buggies. Unfortunately, the lack of Objective Secured means those Objectives can be stolen from underneath his buggies. However, with 4 100 point games holding objectives is rarely a problem for him. Still 4-1 is still a great showing and well done Mani.
Da Summer Waaagh 2 3rd Place List
Outrider Detachment -3CP (Orks) [61 PL, 1,090pts]
Clan: Blood Axes
-HQ-
Deffkilla Wartrike [6 PL, 120pts] Warlord, Warlord Trait: Brutal but Kunnin’
-Elite-
Kommandos [4 PL, 50pts] x5, Nob
-Fast Attack-
Megatrakk Scrapjets [15 PL, 270pts] x3
Megatrakk Scrapjets [15 PL, 270pts] x3
Megatrakk Scrapjets [15 PL, 270pts] x3
Stormboyz [3 PL, 55pts] x5, Nob
Stormboyz [3 PL, 55pts] x5, Nob
Outrider Detachment -4CP (Orks) [51 PL, 910pts]
Clan: Blood Axes
-HQ-
Big Mek with Kustom Force Field [6 PL, 100pts] Grot Oiler, Bionik Oiler, Free Relic: Morgog’s Finkin’ Cap, Big Boss -1CP: I’ve Got a Plan Ladz!
-Fast Attack-
Rukkatrukk Squigbuggies [15 PL, 270pts] x3
Rukkatrukk Squigbuggies [15 PL, 270pts] x3
Rukkatrukk Squigbuggies [15 PL, 270pts] x3
That’s a wrap on Da Summer Waaagh 2! Did you attend the tournament and see any of these matches live? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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