Craftworlds vs Grey Knights: Warhammer 40K 2000pts Battle Report! Arks of Omen

In this 2000pt Warhammer 40k battle report Stephen’s Craftworlds army clashes once again with Chris’ Grey Knights!

Stephen shows off his beautiful @SiegeStudios Craftworlds force led by the stunning Avatar of Khaine and sporting a host of new Aspect Warriors! Chris returns to the channel after doing his part and the Grey Knights are back with an Arks of Omen build with a heavy Dreadknight presence!

Our VT battle reports bring a blend of entertainment and education. So if you are looking for an interactive Warhammer 40k coaching game, this will be perfect for you.

For this Warhammer 40k 9th edition battle report we will be using 2000 point strike force armies along with the Games Workshop Warzone Arks of Omen: Grand Tournament mission pack.

In this Warhammer 40,000 battle report, we talk through the Craftworlds and Grey Knights army lists and the secondary objectives that work well for them. We show you the armies, the mission, the deployment, turn by turn analysis, and the end of the turn and game coaching round-up.

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THE LISTS

Stephen's Craftworlds

++ Arks of Omen Detachment (Aeldari – Craftworlds) [97 PL, 1,998pts, 4CP] ++

+ Configuration [6CP] +

Battle Size [6CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [6CP]

Craftworld Selection: Biel-Tan: Swordwind

Detachment Command Cost

Game Type: 5. Chapter Approved: Arks of Omen

+ HQ [27 PL, 540pts, -2CP] +

Asurmen [8 PL, 160pts]: The Bloody Twins, The Sword of Asur

Autarch [5 PL, 100pts, -2CP]: Biel-Tan: Natural Leader, Plasma Grenades, Reaper Launcher [15pts], Star Glaive, Stratagem: Relic [-1CP], Stratagem: Warlord Trait [-1CP], Warlord. Faolchu’s Wing: Treasures of the Aeldari Relic

Avatar of Khaine [14 PL, 280pts]: Wailing Doom

+ Elites [35 PL, 710pts] +

Dire Avengers [6 PL, 117pts]: Defence Tactics. 8x Dire Avenger [104pts]: 8x Avenger Shuriken Catapult, 8x Plasma Grenades. Dire Avenger Exarch [13pts]: Plasma Grenades, Two Avenger Shuriken Catapults

Fire Dragons [13 PL, 251pts]. 8x Fire Dragon [192pts]. Fire Dragon Exarch [1 PL, 59pts]: Burning Heat [1 PL, 25pts], Firepike [10pts]. . Dragon’s Fury (Shrine Relic): Aspect Shrine Relic

Howling Banshees [5 PL, 110pts]. 4x Howling Banshee [76pts]: 4x Banshee Blade, 4x Shuriken Pistol. Howling Banshee Exarch [1 PL, 34pts]: Mirrorswords, Piercing Strikes [1 PL, 15pts]

Striking Scorpions [5 PL, 115pts]. 4x Striking Scorpion [72pts]: 4x Mandiblasters, 4x Scorpion Chainsword, 4x Shuriken Pistol. Striking Scorpion Exarch [1 PL, 43pts]: Biting Blade [5pts], Deadly Ambush [1 PL, 20pts], Mandiblasters

+ Fast Attack [26 PL, 598pts] +

Shining Spears [6 PL, 125pts]. 2x Shining Spear [70pts]: 2x Laser Lance, 2x Twin Shuriken Catapult. Shining Spear Exarch [1 PL, 55pts]: Heartstrike [1 PL, 20pts], Paragon Sabre, Shuriken Cannon

Swooping Hawks [9 PL, 250pts]. 8x Swooping Hawk [200pts]: 8x Lasblaster. Swooping Hawk Exarch [1 PL, 50pts]: Hawk’s Talon [10pts], Winged Evasion [1 PL, 15pts]. . The Phoenix Plume (Shrine Relic): Aspect Shrine Relic

Warp Spiders [11 PL, 223pts]. 8x Warp Spider [176pts]: 8x Death Spinner. Warp Spider Exarch [1 PL, 47pts]: Two Death Spinners & Powerblades [10pts], Web of Deceit [1 PL, 15pts]

+ Heavy Support [9 PL, 150pts] +

Dark Reapers [9 PL, 150pts]. 4x Dark Reaper: 4x Reaper Launcher. Dark Reaper Exarch [1 PL, 15pts]: Focused Fire [1 PL, 15pts], Reaper Launcher

++ Total: [97 PL, 4CP, 1,998pts] ++

Chris' Grey Knights

++ Arks of Omen Detachment (Imperium – Grey Knights) [111 PL, 2CP, 2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration [6CP] +

Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Fast Attack

Battle Size [6CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [6CP]

Brotherhood: Swordbearers

Game Type: 5. Chapter Approved: Arks of Omen

+ HQ [26 PL, -4CP, 480pts] +

Brotherhood Librarian [6 PL, -1CP, 95pts]: 4: Purifying Flame, 4: Vortex of Doom, 6: Psychic Epitome, Brotherhood Psyker Power, Crux Terminatus, Frag & Krak grenades, Stratagem: Warlord Trait [-1CP], Warlord, Nemesis Warding Stave: Nemesis Warding Stave, Storm Bolter: Storm Bolter

Brotherhood Techmarine [4 PL, -1CP, 70pts]: 5: Warp Shaping, Aetheric Conduit, Boltgun, Brotherhood Psyker Power, Frag & Krak grenades, Omnissian Power Axe, Stratagem: Relic [-1CP], Servo Arms: Flamer, Plasma cutter, 2x Servo-arm

Castellan Crowe [5 PL, -1CP, 85pts]: 2: Hammer of Righteousness, 3: Sanctuary, Frag & Krak grenades, Iron Halo, Storm bolter, Stratagem: Shield of Humanity [-1CP], The Black Blade of Antwyr

Grand Master in Nemesis Dreadknight [11 PL, -1CP, 230pts]: 1: Gate of Infinity, 2: Empyric Amplification, Brotherhood Psyker Power, Dreadfist, Dreadknight teleporter, Gatling Psilencer [20pts], Grand Master Chapter, Heavy Psycannon [20pts], Nemesis Greatsword [15pts], Servant of the Throne [1 PL, 15pts], Sigil of Exigence, Stratagem: Armoury of Titan [-1CP]

+ Elites [13 PL, 235pts] +

Paladin Squad [13 PL, 235pts]: 5: Armoured Resilience, Frag & Krak grenades

. 2x Paladin (Halberd) [90pts]: 2x Nemesis Force Halberd, 2x Storm Bolter

. Paladin (Psycannon) [45pts]: Psycannon (Terminator)

. . Nemesis Force Sword: Nemesis Force Sword

. Paladin (Sword) [45pts]: Nemesis Force Sword, Storm Bolter

. Paragon [55pts]: Storm Bolter

. . Nemesis Daemon Hammer [10pts]: Nemesis Daemon Hammer [10pts]

+ Fast Attack [48 PL, 730pts] +

Interceptor Squad [16 PL, 240pts]: Brotherhood Psyker Power, Frag & Krak grenades

. 9x Interceptor (Sword) [216pts]: 9x Nemesis Force Sword, 9x Storm Bolter

. Interceptor Justicar [24pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Storm Bolter

. . Nemesis Force Sword: Nemesis Force Sword

Interceptor Squad [16 PL, 250pts]: Brotherhood Psyker Power, Frag & Krak grenades

. 9x Interceptor (Halberd) [216pts]: 9x Nemesis Force Halberd, 9x Storm Bolter

. Interceptor Justicar [34pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Storm Bolter

. . Nemesis Daemon Hammer [10pts]: Nemesis Daemon Hammer [10pts]

Interceptor Squad [16 PL, 240pts]: Brotherhood Psyker Power, Frag & Krak grenades

. 9x Interceptor (Sword) [216pts]: 9x Nemesis Force Sword, 9x Storm Bolter

. Interceptor Justicar [24pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Storm Bolter

. . Nemesis Force Sword: Nemesis Force Sword

+ Heavy Support [24 PL, 555pts] +

Nemesis Dreadknight [8 PL, 185pts]: Brotherhood Psyker Power, Dreadfist, Dreadknight teleporter, Gatling Psilencer [20pts], Heavy Psycannon [20pts], Nemesis Greatsword [15pts]

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