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Episode #59 - The gang reviews the exciting new Ionus Cryptborn warscroll. Ionus comes packed with loads of utility, but is he worth 400p in a Stormcast Eternals army? We take a deep dive on his warscroll, and even come up with a few sample lists to take advantage of his abilities in the current seasonal rules. The Stormkeep Discord: https://discord.gg/YcE4XfDECq Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestormkeep or join on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUfNYiTmtBVSzerF6AH-ug/join Kaiju Gaming Lounge: https://www.kaijugaminglounge.com/ Use code "STORMKEEP" for 15% off! Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 01:07 - Warscroll: Ionus Cryptborn 06:44 - Review: Ionus Cryptborn 32:57 - Sample List #1 (Hammers of Sigmar) 35:20 - Sample List #2 (Hallowed Knights) 39:07 - Sample List #3 (Astral Templars) 40:54 - Sample List #4 (Hammers of Sigmar) 44:17 - Thanks for Watching!

Episode #58 - Yury from Bulldog Hammer brings his fearsome Barak-Zon list to face off against Paul's Cometfall list in Round 4 of their local store league. The Stormkeep Discord: https://discord.gg/YcE4XfDECq Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestormkeep or join on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUfNYiTmtBVSzerF6AH-ug/join Kaiju Gaming Lounge: https://www.kaijugaminglounge.com/ Use code "STORMKEEP" for 15% off! Timestamps 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:00:27 - Battleplan: No Reward Without Risk 0:06:57 - The Lists: Kharadron Overlords 0:16:08 - The Lists: Stormy With a Chance of Meteors (Stormcast) 0:19:31 - Deployment 0:29:32 - Round 1: Stormcast Eternals 0:38:20 - Round 1: Kharadron Overlords 0:42:28 - Round 2: Stormcast Eternals 0:47:27 - Round 2: Kharadron Overlords 0:55:10 - Round 3: Stormcast Eternals 1:00:01 - Round 3: Kharadron Overlords 1:01:41 - Round 4: Stormcast Eternals 1:06:39 - Thanks for Watching!

The gang talks about the changes introduced to the game in the September 2023 quarterly update. Stormcast received some juicy point changes, but did it go far enough? We also announce the results of our Painting Andtorian Acolytes contest! The Stormkeep Discord: https://discord.gg/YcE4XfDECq Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestormkeep or join on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUfNYiTmtBVSzerF6AH-ug/join Kaiju Gaming Lounge: https://www.kaijugaminglounge.com/ Use code "STORMKEEP" for 15% off! Timestamps 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:07:52 - Andtorian Locus painting contest results 0:29:45 - Battlescroll: Tactics of Andtor (September 2023) 0:46:50 - Idoneth Deepkin 0:57:20 - Lumineth Realmlords 1:02:20 - Stormcast Eternals 1:13:20 - Hedonites of Slaanesh 1:21:35 - Maggotkin of Nurgle 1:28:10 - Skaven 1:33:45 - Slaves to Darkness 1:42:18 - Nighthaunt 1:47:13 - Ossiarch Bonereapers 1:55:40 - Soulblight Gravelords 2:06:10 - What Was Missing? 2:35:31 - Another tier list

In the arms of the angel Fly away from here From this dark, cold hotel room And the endlessness that you fear You are pulled from the wreckage Of your silent reverie You're in the arms of the angel May you find some comfort here Thanks to everyone on The Stormkeep discord who helped make this happen https://discord.gg/YcE4XfDECq

Episode #56 - Paul and Mrigank discuss Annihilator Lists. This video covers the core concepts of how they play, their strengths and weaknesses, some sample lists, examples of in-game scenarios, and examples of target priority. Please note that this video was recorded the day before the September 2023 Battlescroll was released, so some of the point values discussed will be a bit off! The Stormkeep Discord: https://discord.gg/YcE4XfDECq Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestormkeep or join on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUfNYiTmtBVSzerF6AH-ug/join Kaiju Gaming Lounge: https://www.kaijugaminglounge.com/ Use code "STORMKEEP" for 15% off! Timestamps 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:02:48 - What are "Annihilator Lists"? 0:09:17 - How do Annihilator Lists Play? 0:15:49 - Annihilator Lists: Strengths & Weaknesses 0:35:44 - Sample List: Annihiliana Grande (Knights Excelsior) 0:43:11 - Sample List: Nuclear Launch Detected (Astral Templars) 0:46:28 - Sample List: Drop the Hammer (Hammers of Sigmar) 0:52:21 - Annihilator Lists: Tips & Tricks 1:09:38 - Sample Game #1 - Deployment 1:11:46 - Sample Game #2 - Playing 1st 1:13:24 - Target Priority Examples 1:26:20 - Thanks for Watching!

Battlescroll September 2023 is available here: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/09/14/warhammer-age-of-sigmar-metawatch-change-comes-to-andtor/ How to Play Annihilators coming soon! Full Livestream breaking down the Battlescroll this weekend The Stormkeep Discord: https://discord.gg/YcE4XfDECq Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestormkeep or join on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUfNYiTmtBVSzerF6AH-ug/join Kaiju Gaming Lounge: https://www.kaijugaminglounge.com/ Use code "STORMKEEP" for 15% off!

Episode #52 - Paul and Local Rat Enjoyer Sarah face off on Battleplan: Geomantic Pulse in the second round of their local store league, featuring the "Drop The Hammer" list from our previous episode! The board was set up using the FL Terrain Pack found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11r31UtlQF4KLyNbgvKaHufnjEi67VHoMnUle0F1DLCY/edit?usp=sharing The Stormkeep Discord: https://discord.gg/YcE4XfDECq Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestormkeep or join on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUfNYiTmtBVSzerF6AH-ug/join Kaiju Gaming Lounge: https://www.kaijugaminglounge.com/ Use code "STORMKEEP" for 15% off! Timestamps 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:00:24 - Battleplan: Geomantic Pulse 0:07:18 - The Lists: More-More Shooting (Skaven) 0:19:30 - The Lists: Drop the Hammer (Stormcast) 0:26:04 - Deployment 0:41:35 - Round 1: Skaven 0:49:02 - Round 1: Stormcast 0:58:30 - Round 2: Skaven 1:09:58 - Round 2: Stormcast 1:24:06 - Round 3: Skaven 1:34:24 - Thanks for Watching!

Episode #54 - The gang, along with newcomers David and John, discuss list building with the new seasonal rules in Andtor (also known as "Season 3"). This video includes discussion of 15 Stormcast lists split across 7 archetypes. We also discussed Mrigank's 5-0 Ossiarch Bonereapers list, and the specific choices he made to tech into the current metagame that led to his success. The Stormkeep Discord: https://discord.gg/YcE4XfDECq Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestormkeep or join on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUfNYiTmtBVSzerF6AH-ug/join Kaiju Gaming Lounge: https://www.kaijugaminglounge.com/ Use code "STORMKEEP" for 15% off! Timestamps 0:00:00 - Introduction and First Impressions 0:08:21 - AOS Season 3 Major Changes 0:20:48 - Stormcast Beginner Competitive List (Hammer & Anvil) 0:30:39 - They're All Over Us! (Hammer & Anvil) 0:37:58 - Tempesting Dragons (Stormdrakes) 0:56:06 - Golden Tempest (Shootcast) 1:05:08 - Nuclear Launch Detected (7" Scions) 1:12:36 - Drop the Hammer (7" Scions) 1:17:39 - Saint Karazai (Big Dragon) 1:28:40 - Crimson Fury (Big Dragon) 1:34:54 - Alpha Predators (Big Dragon) 1:45:36 - Krondcast (Big Dragon) 1:50:27 - Meat Meat Meat (Uniques) 1:53:46 - Quintuple Threat (Uniques) 2:06:34 - Evocator Missiles (Uniques) 2:09:20 - Paw Patrol (Uniques) 2:14:49 - Cloudy with a Chance of Meteors (Cometfall) 2:17:40 - Fair and Balanced (Ossiarch Bonereapers) 2:31:53 - Thanks for Watching!

Episode #53 - An updated tier list for Seraphon using the new rules in General's Handbook 2023-24 "Season 3" and the July 2023 Battlescroll. We discuss every unit, every hero, every Enhancement, every endless spell, allies, battle tactics, and grand strategies, featuring local Seraphon Enjoyer Caleb Hastings! Check out Caleb Hastings on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CalebHastings The Stormkeep Discord: https://discord.gg/YcE4XfDECq Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestormkeep or join on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUfNYiTmtBVSzerF6AH-ug/join Kaiju Gaming Lounge: https://www.kaijugaminglounge.com/ Use code "STORMKEEP" for 15% off! Timestamps 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:00:47 - AOS Season 3 Major Changes 0:23:27 - Section I: Warscrolls 0:24:43 - SAURUS and KROXIGOR Units 0:39:16 - SAURUS HEROES 0:50:37 - SKINK Units 1:01:22 - Flying SKINK Units 1:09:09 - Misc. Units 1:12:47 - MONSTERS 1:21:48 - WIZARDS 1:33:58 - Tier List Summary 1:38:25 - Neutral Endless Spells 2:02:46 - Allies 2:22:34 - Starborne - Command Traits 2:30:27 - Starborne - Artefacts 2:34:18 - Starborne - Lore of Celestial Domination 2:38:17 - Starborne - Lore of Celestial Manipulation 2:40:00 - Coalesced - Command Traits 2:43:52 - Coalesced - Artefacts 2:47:24 - Coalesced - Lore of Ancient Domains 2:51:10 - Coalesced - Lore of Primal Jungles 2:52:48 - Subfactions 2:59:33 - LOCUS Command Traits and Lore of Primal Frost 3:07:08 - Section III: Matched Play 3:08:18 - Battle Tactics 3:35:58 - Grand Strategies 3:49:18 - Thanks for Watching!

The gang takes a look at the new Cities of Sigmar book and what it could mean for Stormcast armies going forward. We also announce the results of our Painting Stormdrakes contest! The Stormkeep Discord: https://discord.gg/YcE4XfDECq Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestormkeep or join on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUfNYiTmtBVSzerF6AH-ug/join Kaiju Gaming Lounge: https://www.kaijugaminglounge.com/ Use code "STORMKEEP" for 15% off! Timestamps 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:03:43 - Painting Stormdrakes Results 0:16:40 - Battletome: Cities of Sigmar - Major Changes 0:52:45 - Cities of Sigmar Subfactions 1:34:45 - Cities of Sigmar Warscrolls

Episode #51 - The Stormcast Beginner Competitive List faces off against a Pretenders list featuring Glutos on Battleplan: Limited Resources. The board was set up using the FL Terrain Pack found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11r31UtlQF4KLyNbgvKaHufnjEi67VHoMnUle0F1DLCY/edit?usp=sharing The Stormkeep Discord: https://discord.gg/YcE4XfDECq Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestormkeep or join on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUfNYiTmtBVSzerF6AH-ug/join Kaiju Gaming Lounge: https://www.kaijugaminglounge.com/ Use code "STORMKEEP" for 15% off! Timestamps 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:03:26 - The Lists 0:15:45 - Battleplan: Limited Resources 0:18:54 - Deployment 0:29:35 - Round 1: Slaanesh 0:36:24 - Round 1: Stormcast Eternals 0:41:10 - Round 2: Slaanesh 0:45:11 - Round 2: Stormcast Eternals 0:47:30 - Round 3 0:56:44 - Thanks for Watching!

Episode #50 - An updated tier list for Stormcast Eternals using the new rules in General's Handbook 2023-24 "Season 3" and the July 2023 Battlescroll. We discuss every unit, every hero, every Enhancement, every endless spell, allies, battle tactics, and grand strategies. The Stormkeep Discord: https://discord.gg/YcE4XfDECq Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestormkeep Kaiju Gaming Lounge: https://www.kaijugaminglounge.com/ Use code "STORMKEEP" for 15% off! Timestamps 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:02:46 - AOS Season 3 Major Changes 0:13:33 - Section I: Warscrolls 0:16:11 - Basic Melee Units 0:27:26 - Elite Melee Units 0:45:09 - Other Melee Units 0:49:52 - Shooting Units 1:07:10 - Cavalry Units 1:25:51 - KNIGHTS 1:44:04 - LORDS 2:09:38 - Uniques 2:26:57 - Stormcast Tier List Summary 2:33:01 - Stormcast Endless Spells 2:38:58 - Neutral Endless Spells 3:18:53 - Allies 3:35:05 - Section II: Allegiance Abilities 3:35:24 - Stormhosts 3:41:14 - Command Traits 3:43:37 - Artefacts 3:50:24 - Lore of the Storm 3:53:39 - Prayers of the Stormhosts 3:56:40 - Mount Traits 4:01:27 - LOCUS Command Traits & Lore of Primal Frost 4:10:32 - Section III: Matched Play 4:11:23 - Stormcast Battle Tactics 4:18:26 - Andtor Battle Tactics 4:27:54 - Stormcast Grand Strategies 4:37:06 - Stormcast in Season 3 4:42:23 - Thanks for Watching!

Episode #49 - Mrigank and Paul discuss how to score the difficult Andtor Battle Tactics in "Season 3" (GHB 2023-24) including a review all the Battle Tactics available for Stormcast Eternals, units to consider using to make scoring Battle Tactics easier, and some general strategies to help you plan ahead and get a max score. The Stormkeep Discord: https://discord.gg/YcE4XfDECq Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestormkeep Kaiju Gaming Lounge: https://www.kaijugaminglounge.com/ Use code "STORMKEEP" for 15% off! Timestamps 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:01:06 - What Are Battle Tactics? 0:07:03 - Stormcast Battle Tactics 0:20:44 - Andtor Battle Tactics 0:35:25 - List Building With Battle Tactics 0:40:00 - Sample List with Battle Tactics 0:45:47 - Battle Tactics Tips & Tricks 1:00:57 - Thanks for Watching!

Episode #48 - Paul and Dan discuss how to break down unit stats and make comparisons between units. They talk about the concepts of maximum damage, accuracy, effective health, rend, and efficiency, and how it all relates to comparing units in Age of Sigmar. The Stormkeep Discord: https://discord.gg/YcE4XfDECq Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestormkeep Kaiju Gaming Lounge: https://www.kaijugaminglounge.com/ Use code "STORMKEEP" for 15% off! Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 01:15 - Video Overview 02:14 - Maximum Damage 05:42 - Accuracy 07:28 - Accuracy Modifiers 11:25 - Average Damage 13:09 - Effective Health 17:12 - Effective Health Modifiers 22:53 - Average Damage and Rend 26:47 - AOS Statshammer 28:10 - Efficiency 35:29 - Case Study: Longstrikes vs Judicators 41:21 - Thanks for Watching!

Episode #47 - Learn how to craft a basic competitive "Hammer and Anvil" style list for Stormcast Eternals. We go over specific unit choices in great detail, and then discuss some different units you could swap in their place. The Stormkeep Discord: https://discord.gg/YcE4XfDECq Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestormkeep Kaiju Gaming Lounge: https://www.kaijugaminglounge.com/ Use code "STORMKEEP" for 15% off! Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 01:54 - The Hammer & Anvil 07:06 - Season 3 Major Changes 10:02 - Stormcast Beginner Competitive List (v1) 37:26 - Stormcast Beginner Competitive List (v2) 40:19 - The Core of Hammer & Anvil Lists 45:19 - Thanks for Watching!

The gang takes a look at the rules changes and pitched battle profile adjustments (points) in Battlescroll July 2023, with help from special guest Madigan Mason. The Stormkeep Discord: https://discord.gg/YcE4XfDECq Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestormkeep Kaiju Gaming Lounge: https://www.kaijugaminglounge.com/ use code STORMKEEP for 15% off! www.aosfaq.com Timestamps TBD

The gang takes a look at the new rules for Age of Sigmar Matched Play introduced in the General's Handbook 2023, along with local Seraphon enjoyer Caleb Hastings. How does Primal Magic effect Stormcast and the rest of the armies? Are magic armies like Lumineth, Seraphon, and Tzeentch going to dominate the game? Tune in to hear our dumb opinions! We also announce our July painting contest! The Stormkeep Discord: https://discord.gg/YcE4XfDECq Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestormkeep Kaiju Gaming Lounge: https://www.kaijugaminglounge.com/ use code STORMKEEP for 15% off! Timestamps TBD

The gang discuss the changing metagame of Age of Sigmar Season 2, and how the newest Battletomes impacting the "meta". We also announce the results of our Painting Dracoths painting contest! The Stormkeep Discord: https://discord.gg/YcE4XfDECq Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestormkeep Kaiju Gaming Lounge: https://www.kaijugaminglounge.com/ use code STORMKEEP for 15% off! Timestamps TBD

Episode #45 - The gang review the Questor Soulsworn warscroll and talk about some lists that could utilize their unique combination of stats, keywords, and teleport ability. The Stormkeep Discord: https://discord.gg/YcE4XfDECq Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestormkeep Kaiju Gaming Lounge: https://www.kaijugaminglounge.com/ Use code "STORMKEEP" for 15% off! Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 01:01 - Warscroll: Questor Soulsworn 02:44 - Review: Questor Soulsworn 17:08 - Sample List #1: Thank You, Quest (Knights Excelsior) 22:35 - Sample List #2: Questor Drop (Astral Templars) 25:01 - Sample List #3: Questing Dragons (Hallowed Knights) 29:08 - Sample List #4: Hallowed Meat (Hallowed Knights) 33:13 - Final Thoughts on Questor Soulsworn 36:49 - Thanks for Watching!

Episode #44 - Paul and Mrigank review the Domitan's Stormcoven warscroll and talk about some lists that could utilize their very powerful spell! The Stormkeep Discord: https://discord.gg/YcE4XfDECq Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestormkeep Kaiju Gaming Lounge: https://www.kaijugaminglounge.com/ Use code "STORMKEEP" for 15% off! Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 00:45 - Warscroll: Domitan's Stormcoven 05:14 - Review: Domitan's Stormcoven 14:18 - Sample List #1 (Stormcast Eternals - Knights Excelsior) 16:28 - Sample List #2 (Cities of Sigmar - Hallowheart) 20:34 - Sample List #3 (Seraphon - Fangs of Sotek) 23:55 - Thanks for Watching!

Episode #43 - The gang reviews Battletome: Ossiarch Bonereapers with special guest Anthony. This review includes a detailed discussion on every unit, every subfaction, every enhancement, the grand strategies and battle tactics, as well as providing some sample lists. The Stormkeep Discord: https://discord.gg/YcE4XfDECq Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestormkeep Kaiju Gaming Lounge: https://www.kaijugaminglounge.com/ Use code "STORMKEEP" for 15% off! Timestamps 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:02:48 - Ossiarch Bonereapers Army Identity 0:09:21 - Battle Traits 0:20:15 - Section I - Warscrolls 0:21:13 - Mortek Guard 0:29:45 - Gothizzar Harvester 0:35:24 - Kavalos Deathriders 0:38:48 - Necropolis Stalkers 0:41:38 - Immortis Guard 0:44:22 - Morghast Archai & Morghast Harbingers 0:52:12 - Mortek Crawler 0:58:47 - Liege-Kavalos 1:02:08 - Mortisan Soulmason 1:05:46 - Mortisan Boneshaper 1:07:34 - Mortisan Soulreaper 1:08:53 - Mortisan Ossifecter 1:10:42 - Nagash 1:17:45 - Katakros 1:23:11 - Arkhan 1:29:39 - Arch-Kavalos Zandtos 1:31:29 - Vokmortian 1:33:32 - Mir Kainan's Reapers 1:36:51 - Soulstealer Carrion 1:41:02 - Nightmare Predator 1:42:58 - Bone-Tithe Shrieker 1:47:42 - Ossiarch Bonereapers Unit Tier List Summary 1:50:11 - Section II - Allegiance Abilities 1:50:41 - Bone-Tithe Nexus 1:55:07 - Subfactions: Mortis Praetorians 2:00:17 - Subfactions: Petrifex Elite 2:04:46 - Subfactions: Stalliach Lords 2:06:41 - Subfactions: Ivory Host 2:09:46 - Subfactions: Null Myriad 2:13:30 - Subfactions: Crematorians 2:17:06 - Command Traits 2:27:31 - Artefacts 2:37:30 - Lore of Ossian Sorcery 2:44:24 - Season 2 CHAMPION Enhancements 2:48:17 - Section III - Matched Play 2:49:10 - Grand Strategies 3:01:47 - Battle Tactics 3:19:49 - List #1 - Antimagic All-Arounder (Null Myriad) 3:25:18 - List #2 - Hard as Bones 3:32:03 - List #3 - Crematorians are Back 3:41:00 - List #4 - Counterstrike 3:44:56 - Review: Ossiarch Bonereapers 3:54:07 - Army Strengths & Weaknesses 4:08:32 - Thanks for Watching!

Episode #39 - Paul and Mrigank break down the major changes in the April 2023 Battlescroll The Stormkeep Discord: https://discord.gg/YcE4XfDECq Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestormkeep Kaiju Gaming Lounge: https://www.kaijugaminglounge.com/ Use code "STORMKEEP" for 15% off!

Episode #38 - The gang talk about why you should consider using Evocators on Dracolines right now! We discuss their strengths and limitations, as well as some lists that use Dracolines from our most recent Lords of the Storm list building video Discord: https://discord.gg/YcE4XfDECq Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestormkeep Kaiju Gaming Lounge: https://www.kaijugaminglounge.com/ Use code "STORMKEEP" for 15% off!

Episode #37 - The gang discusses alternating deployments and "drops", how units fit into Core Battalions, the new Core Battalions added with AOS Season 2, and some general advice on the number of deployments you should use in list building. The Stormkeep Discord: https://discord.gg/YcE4XfDECq The Stormkeep on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestormkeep Kaiju Gaming Lounge: https://www.kaijugaminglounge.com/ Use code "STORMKEEP" for 15% off! Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 02:20 - What are "Drops"? 06:13 - Core Battalions 11:13 - AOS Season 2 Major Changes 12:30 - Galletian Veterans 16:27 - Galletian Sharpshooters 22:54 - Galletian Command 29:24 - Galletian Command + Quicksilver Draught 35:29 - How Many Drops? 45:07 - Examples of Drops in List Building

A review of the large Terminus Carrying Case. An excellent entry-level affordable carrying case ideal for carrying over 4000p worth of models to tournaments or game nights at the local store! Terminus Carrying Case Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dpscreations/the-terminus-miniature-display-carrying-case The Stormkeep Discord: https://discord.gg/YcE4XfDECq Patreon: https://patreon.com/thestormkeep Kaiju Gaming Lounge: https://www.kaijugaminglounge.com/ Use code "STORMKEEP" for 15% off!