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Episode #65 - The gang discuss list building with the changes introduced to Age of Sigmar with the February 2024 Battlescroll (also known as "Season 3.5"). This video includes discussion of 21 Stormcast lists split across 6 archetypes. 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 Layton Gaming: https://www.laytongaming.com/ use code "STORMKEEP" for 15% off! Timestamps 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:01:32 - AOS Season 3.5 Discussion 0:12:00 - Radar Chart Explanation 0:17:28 - Stormcast Starter Competitive List 0:32:07 - Starter Competitive List (ft. Ionus) 0:44:53 - Krondcast 0:51:07 - Fist of Sigmar 1:01:31 - The Drakesworn 1:03:36 - Draconith Skywing 1:15:02 - Hallowed Redeemers 1:27:59 - Silver Chariots 1:31:56 - Scaly Skin 1:37:21 - Hallowstrike 1:41:59 - Catboat 1:44:37 - 9L 1:49:23 - Golden Tempest 1:52:49 - Ionus Shootcast 1:56:30 - The Great Hunt 2:01:06 - Up Close and Personal 2:12:41 - Drop the Hammer 2:15:50 - Drop the Spear 2:19:27 - Annihilate 2:24:49 - M.A.D. 2:28:15 - Cloudy with a Chance of Meteors 2:35:22 - Thanks for Watching!

Paul and Dylan talk about the recent announcement from Games Worskhop about all the models being retired to Legends in AOS 4th edition, including a lot of Stormcast Eternals. Is the sky literally falling and we should set our models on fire, or is this just another opportunity to engage in the real hobby (buying stuff)? We will also announce the winners of our Painting Vanguard Hunters 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!

Episode #64 - Paul and Mrigank review the new Cities of Sigmar warscroll Callis & Toll and Toll's Companions. An interesting mix of reserves, durability, and bonus damage against WIZARDS and DAEMONS... but are they good enough to see play in Stormcast Eternal armies? 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 Layton Gaming: https://www.laytongaming.com/ use code "STORMKEEP" for 15% off! Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 01:29 - The Warscroll 13:44 - Unit Review 29:10 - Thanks for watching!

Paul and James talk about what they hope to see in the new edition of Age of Sigmar coming this summer (probably). We will also announce the winners of our Painting Vexillors 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 0:07:25 - Painting Vexillor Results 0:24:08 - 4th Edition Wishlist

Episode #63 - An updated tier list for Stormcast Eternals using the most recent update to the game in the February 2024 Battlescroll. We discuss every unit, every hero, every Enhancement, all the Battle Tactics, and Grand Strategies. 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 Layton Gaming: https://www.laytongaming.com/ use code "STORMKEEP" for 15% off! Timestamps 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:01:19 - AOS Season 3.5 0:03:30 - Section I: Warscrolls 0:04:42 - Basic Melee Units 0:22:39 - Elite Melee Units 0:48:12 - Other Melee Units 0:56:29 - Shooting Units 1:18:32 - Cavalry Units 1:36:13 - KNIGHTS 1:54:08 - LORDS 2:15:52 - Uniques 2:55:57 - Stormcast Tier List Summary 2:59:13 - Stormcast Endless Spells 3:00:58 - Section II: Allegiance Abilities 3:01:14 - Subfactions (Stormhosts) 3:06:21 - Command Traits 3:12:28 - Artefacts 3:13:38 - Spells 3:17:30 - Prayers 3:21:06 - Mount Traits 3:24:12 - Section III: Matched Play 3:25:15 - Battle Tactics 4:02:37 - Grand Strategies 4:11:56 - Thanks for Watching!

The gang discusses the changes brought to the game in the February 2024 update to Age of Sigmar. Who are the big winners and losers? What do the changes mean for the matched play metagame as we head into the end of this edition? 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!

The gang discuss LVO 2024 - the lists we brought, the state of the game, and what to expect in the February 2024 (?) Battlescroll. We also announce the results of our Painting Ionus 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!

Episode #62 - The gang reviews Battletome: Flesh-eater Courts with help from Jesse Jankovic-Brown. 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 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 & Army Identity 0:10:51 - Battle Traits 0:29:24 - Effective Health 0:31:24 - Section I: Warscrolls 0:32:40 - Crypt Ghouls 0:39:55 - Cryptguard 0:48:27 - Royal Beastflayers 0:53:33 - Crypt Horrors 1:01:07 - Morbheg Knights 1:07:56 - Crypt Flayers 1:16:06 - Royal Terrorgheist 1:23:45 - Royal Zombie Dragon 1:31:43 - Royal Decapitator 1:39:58 - Crypt Ghast Courtier 1:45:22 - Marrowscroll Herald 1:53:15 - Crypt Haunter Courtier 1:56:45 - Crypt Infernal Courtier 2:01:39 - Varghulf Courtier 2:09:29 - Abhorrant Archregent 2:16:23 - Abhorrant Gorewarden 2:23:52 - Abhorrant Cardinal 2:31:37 - Abhorrant Ghoul King 2:34:39 - Abhorrant Ghoul King on Royal Terrorgheist 2:44:41 - Abhorrant Ghoul King on Royal Zombie Dragon 2:52:25 - Grand Justice Gormayne 3:01:36 - Ushoran 3:13:17 - Nagash 3:20:25 - Tier List Summary 3:21:41 - Cadaverous Barricade 3:25:01 - Chalice of Ushoran 3:29:02 - Corpsemare Stampede 3:32:41 - Section II: Allegiance Abilities 3:32:59 - Charnel Throne 3:37:05 - Subfactions: Hollowmourne 3:42:27 - Subfactions: Morgaunt 3:48:46 - Subfactions: Blisterskin 3:55:15 - Subfactions: Gristlegore 4:02:29 - Command Traits 4:15:26 - Artefacts 4:22:24 - Lore of Madness 4:26:36 - Lore of Primal Frost 4:27:57 - Rites of Delusion 4:31:19 - Mount Traits 4:35:03 - Section III: Matched Play 4:35:51 - Battle Tactics 4:50:19 - Grand Strategies 4:53:47 - Sample Morgaunt List 4:57:15 - Sample Hollowmourne List #1 5:03:23 - Sample Hollwomourne List #2 5:06:03 - Sample Blisterskin List #1 5:09:02 - Sample Blisterskin List #2 5:11:27 - Sample Gristlegore List 5:13:25 - Battletome Review: Flesh-eater Courts 5:34:16 - Thanks for Watching!

The gang takes a look at the new Flesh-eater Courts book and what it could mean for the Age of Sigmar meta overall. We also announce the results of our Painting Yndrasta 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 - Flesh-eater Courts Battle Traits 0:37:50 - Enhancements 0:57:20 - Grand Strategies and Battle Tactics 1:02:50 - Warscrolls 1:58:14 - Painting Yndrasta Contest Results

Episode #61 - The gang look through every Order battletome (except those traitorous Daughters of Khaine) to find allied units worth bringing in a Stormcast Eternals army in AOS Season 3. 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 0:01:34 - Rules for Allies 0:06:43 - Battlemage 0:11:58 - Battlemage on Griffon 0:14:59 - Alchemite Warforger 0:16:25 - Freeguild Fusiliers 0:19:32 - Celestial Hurricanum 0:24:23 - Pontifex Zenestra 0:30:31 - Freeguild Command Corps 0:36:03 - Wildercorps Hunters 0:39:06 - Ironweld Great Cannon 0:42:59 - Steam Tank 0:45:26 - Sorceress 0:47:55 - Drakespawn Knights 0:49:46 - Kharibdyss 0:51:41 - Gyrocopter 0:54:10 - Aetheric Navigator 0:57:00 - Endrinriggers and Skywardens 0:58:37 - Grundstok Gunhauler 1:01:00 - Akhelian Allopex 1:03:32 - Namarti Thralls 1:06:43 - Scinari Loreseeker 1:11:21 - Ellania and Ellathor 1:16:34 - Vanari Dawnriders 1:18:40 - Vanari Starshard Ballista 1:22:12 - Alarith Spirit of the Mountain 1:24:14 - Sevireth, Lord of the Seventh Wind 1:27:28 - Treelord Ancient 1:29:36 - Treelord 1:31:48 - Tree-Revenants 1:32:51 - Belthanos 1:37:36 - Slann Starmaster 1:40:00 - Skink Starseer 1:42:16 - Skink Oracle on Troglodon 1:44:56 - Skinks 1:46:12 - Hunters of Huanchi 1:47:51 - Spawn of Chotec 1:51:57 - Stegadon 1:54:25 - Gotrek 1:58:12 - Krondspine, Incarnate of Ghur 2:01:38 - Bundo Whalebiter 2:03:41 - Thanks for Watching!

Episode #60 - The gang discuss the new warscroll, The Blacktalons, featuring Neave Blacktalon. We take a deep dive on how their unique characteristics could be applied in Stormcast Eternals armies. 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 00:58 - Warscroll: The Blacktalons 11:29 - Review: The Blacktalons 34:49 - Thanks for Watching!

The gang takes a look back at AOS 3rd edition; the good, the bad, and the ugly. What did 3rd Edition do well, and where did it fall short? What did this edition improve over previous editions? Was Bounty Hunters really the worst? We also announce the results of our Painting Warbands 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!

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!

Episode #57 - The gang discuss How To Counter Khorne. From Battle Traits to subfactions, prayers and key units, this video will give you the knowledge you need to take down the savage Blades of Khorne. 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 0:01:06 - How to Counter Everything 0:03:03 - Blades of Khorne Army Identity 0:17:35 - Battle Traits 0:21:36 - Blood Tithe 0:33:33 - Enhancements 0:39:35 - Prayers 0:46:30 - Bloodletters 0:49:30 - Flesh Hounds 0:51:42 - Skull Cannon 0:54:46 - Bloodthirster of Unfettered Fury 1:00:26 - Wrath of Khorne Bloodthirster 1:03:34 - Bloodthirster of Insensate Rage 1:07:11 - Skarbrand 1:13:01 - Blood Warriors 1:17:27 - Skullreapers 1:21:49 - Mighty Skullcrushers 1:25:36 - Bloodsecrator 1:28:12 - Skarr Bloodwrath 1:29:28 - PRIESTS 1:32:51 - Be'lakor 1:35:56 - Misc. Units 1:38:16 - Invocations 1:41:53 - Subfactions 1:44:20 - Khorne Strengths 1:48:08 - How to Counter Khorne 1:49:18 - Khorne Weaknesses & Limitations 1:56:16 - Tips & Tricks 2:08:33 - Khorne Threat Ranges 2:10:09 - Stormcast Units to Use VS Khorne 2:41:04 - 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

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 #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!

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 Balance (Ossiarch Bonereapers) 2:31:53 - Thanks for Watching!