Bloodbath Tactics: Recounting a 4-1 Tournament Run with competitive 40k Death Guard

Welcome back to Bloodbath Tactics, your ultimate destination for competitive Warhammer 40k insights, strategies, and tournament recaps! In our latest episode, we dive deep into the gruesome victories and hard-fought battles of a recent tournament, where we emerged triumphant with a stellar 4-1 record piloting the relentless forces of the Death Guard.
Join us as we dissect each match, analyzing the pivotal moments, cunning tactics, and strategic decisions that propelled our Death Guard army to victory against some of the galaxy's fiercest adversaries. From facing off against hordes of Xenos filth to outmaneuvering the vaunted Adeptus Astartes, we leave no Plague Knife unsharpened in our quest for supremacy on the tabletop.
In this episode, you'll discover:
Detailed breakdowns of our army composition and list-building strategies
Match-by-match analysis, including our approach to deployment, movement, and target prioritization
Tactical insights into leveraging Death Guard strengths and exploiting opponent weaknesses
Lessons learned and key takeaways for aspiring Death Guard commanders looking to dominate the competitive scene
Whether you're a seasoned Death Guard general seeking to refine your strategies or a newcomer eager to learn from our battlefield experiences, this podcast episode is a must-listen for any disciple of Nurgle's foul blessings.
Subscribe now to Bloodbath Tactics for weekly episodes packed with competitive Warhammer 40k content, and join us as we spread the blessings of decay and despair across the galaxy, one tournament victory at a time. Embrace the power of the Death Guard, and may the blessings of Grandfather Nurgle guide your path to victory!
00:00 Intro
22:12 Death Guard List
33:20 Round 1
1:23:51 Astra Militarium Winning List
Barbarus (2000 points)
Death Guard
Strike Force (2000 points)
Plague Company
CHARACTERS
Biologus Putrifier (60 points)
• 1x Hyper blight grenades
1x Injector pistol
1x Plague knives
• Enhancement: The Droning (Aura)
Foul Blightspawn (50 points)
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Plague sprayer
Lord of Virulence (100 points)
• 1x Heavy plague fist
1x Twin plague spewer
• Enhancement: Living Plague
Mortarion (325 points)
• Warlord
• 1x Rotwind
1x Silence
1x The Lantern
Typhus (80 points)
• 1x Master-crafted manreaper
BATTLELINE
Plague Marines (180 points)
• 1x Plague Champion
• 1x Heavy plague weapon
1x Plasma gun
• 9x Plague Marine
• 1x Blight launcher
3x Bubotic weapons
2x Heavy plague weapon
2x Plague boltgun
9x Plague knives
1x Plasma gun
Plague Marines (90 points)
• 1x Plague Champion
• 1x Heavy plague weapon
1x Plasma gun
• 4x Plague Marine
• 1x Blight launcher
2x Plague boltgun
4x Plague knives
1x Plague spewer
DEDICATED TRANSPORTS
Death Guard Rhino (75 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Plague combi-bolter
OTHER DATASHEETS
Death Guard Cultists (50 points)
• 1x Death Guard Cultist Champion
• 1x Brutal assault weapon
1x Cultist firearm
• 9x Death Guard Cultist
• 9x Brutal assault weapon
9x Cultist firearm
Death Guard Predator Destructor (130 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Havoc launcher
2x Lascannon
1x Plague combi-bolter
1x Predator autocannon
Death Guard Predator Destructor (130 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Havoc launcher
2x Lascannon
1x Plague combi-bolter
1x Predator autocannon
Deathshroud Terminators (240 points)
• 1x Deathshroud Champion
• 1x Manreaper
1x Plaguespurt gauntlet
• 5x Deathshroud Terminator
• 5x Manreaper
5x Plaguespurt gauntlet
Foetid Bloat-Drone (90 points)
• 1x Fleshmower
1x Plague probe
Plagueburst Crawler (180 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Heavy slugger
1x Plagueburst mortar
2x Plaguespitter
Plagueburst Crawler (180 points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
2x Entropy cannon
1x Heavy slugger
1x Plagueburst mortar
ALLIED UNITS
Nurglings (40 points)
• 3x Nurgling Swarm
• 3x Diseased claws and teeth

[@lukemaddocks997]

Love the chat gents. Really like the analysis and your own take on the DG way. Thank you.

[@Bloodbath.Tactics]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jordangeske7883]

Keep it up fellas !

[@Bloodbath.Tactics]

Thank you! Appreciate the listen!

[@benhauser730]

Teach me your ways Kass!

[@kasskielly-burke339]

You have to get the high ground

[@gordonsundin2756]

Rematch!!!

[@kasskielly-burke339]

O I'm sure it will happen ❤

[@kaksbarpodcast]

🎉🎉 great episode fellas

[@Bloodbath.Tactics]

Thank you for letting us use the studio as always

[@edenmiche1644]

Can you guys do a deep dive on Chaos Knights? There isn't much content being made for them and that's the army I chose to start with.

[@Bloodbath.Tactics]

Love to. I am no expert but I'll find some one and see what their thoughts are

[@nikolashug4619]

Death Guard best Guard.

[@Bloodbath.Tactics]

@@nikolashug4619 couldn't agree more!

[@ringotomb]

NERD

[@Bloodbath.Tactics]

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