Fireblade Strategies on Day 2 of the Tabletop Tactics Event
Day two marked the final leg of the tournament, and I was ready to face my toughest challenges yet. With two games left, I needed to capitalize on what I had learned from Day 1 to push my T’au army to its limits. Here’s a full breakdown of how the day went, along with some thoughts on my final position in the tournament.
Game 4: T'au (Konnor) vs. Thousand Sons (Ewan) – Victory 95-82
Game four was a hard-fought battle against Ewan’s Thousand Sons. We played the Take and Hold mission on the Pariah Nexus mission deck, using Hammer and Anvil deployment. I relied heavily on the Kauyon strategy once again, playing a patient game to maximize my army's firepower in the mid-game.
Key Moment:
A turning point came when my Stormsurge obliterated Ewan’s Knight Lancer in one devastating volley. This was crucial, as it allowed me to swing the momentum and press forward onto key objectives.
Strategic Execution:
Primary Objective Control: I managed to score 45/50 points on the Take and Hold mission by dominating the mid-board during turns 3-5. My Crisis Fireknife Team and Broadsides secured important objectives and denied Ewan the ability to score.
Denying Ewan’s Objectives: A critical play was deep striking my Sunforge Crisis Team onto an objective, preventing Ewan from scoring Storm Hostile Objective and Secure No Man’s Land. This maneuver was vital in maintaining my lead.
Unit Highlights:
The Stormsurge not only destroyed the Knight Lancer but also provided covering fire, which allowed my forces to maneuver freely.
The Crisis Fireknife Team performed exceptionally well, taking down elite units while securing objectives throughout the mid-game.
The game ended with a 95-82 victory. By denying Ewan key points on primary and secondary objectives, I was able to hold onto my lead and secure the win.
Game 5: T'au (Konnor) vs. Astra Militarum (Rich) – Defeat 43-92
Game five was my toughest battle of the tournament, going up against Rich’s Astra Militarum. The mission was Supply Drop with Dawn of War deployment, and this game turned into an uphill fight from the very first turn.
Key Moment:
My Stormsurge was eliminated on turn 1 by a barrage from four Leman Russ Tanks, severely crippling my firepower and making it difficult to contest objectives for the rest of the game.
Strategic Challenges:
Primary Objective Struggles: Rich’s aggressive playstyle kept me off the primary objectives for the majority of the game. I was only able to score 10 points on the primary mission, which ultimately made it hard to catch up.
Counterattack with Broadsides: Despite the loss of the Stormsurge, my Broadsides launched a powerful counterpunch, taking out three Leman Russ Tanks and two Rogal Dorns. However, Rich’s early board control meant that I couldn’t regain the critical left-side objective, which was worth 15 points in turn 5, costing me the game.
Missed Secret Mission:
I also made a crucial error in forgetting to use a secret mission, which could have made a difference in the scoreline.
Despite my best efforts and a strong counterattack, the game ended in a 43-92 loss.
Event Overview and Final Positioning
After five intense games over the course of two days, I finished the tournament in 6th place out of 32 players—a result I’m proud of given the strong competition. The tournament was a fantastic experience, filled with learning opportunities and some incredible games against great opponents.
One of the biggest highlights of the event was the amazing team at Tabletop Tactics. It was awesome to meet The Spider, Jinx, and Stigg in person, and getting a tour of the Tabletop Tactics Studio was an unforgettable experience. The whole team was fantastic, and it was a great opportunity to see the behind-the-scenes magic.
Key Takeaways:
Kauyon Strategy: The Kauyon strategy worked brilliantly in most of my games, especially in Game 4, where I was able to control the flow of the battle and secure key objectives in the mid-game.
Early Game Adjustments: Game 5 showed the importance of early board control. Losing the Stormsurge so early on highlighted my army’s vulnerability when facing aggressive, high-damage lists. Moving forward, I’ll be adjusting my list to include more tools for contesting early objectives and dealing with heavy firepower from the start.
Memorable Moments:
Meeting and playing against some fantastic opponents throughout the event. I had a great time engaging with the Warhammer community and learning from each game.
Catching up with some familiar faces and sharing stories about the tournament’s highlights.
Overall, the event was a success, and I’m excited to take the lessons learned and apply them to my future games. Placing 6th in such a competitive field was an awesome feeling, and I can’t wait to continue refining my T’au list for the next tournament.
I’ll be back with more tweaks and strategies to take my T’au to the next level!
It was great to catch up with some familiar faces
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