Genestealer Cult List Review

So my first list option is to “tweak” the list I took to the LVO, simply to take out the stuff that didn’t work, building on the stuff that did.

That list would look something like this

LVO Genestealer List Analysis

So some thoughts on the list I took to the LVO

Genestealer Cult at the LVO

Just back from taking my Cult to the LVO, and I thought I would put my experience  on “paper”, really as a precursor to some thoughts on how I might change my list.

The list I took to the LVO was a Cult Insurrection Detachment, with  Brood Cycle as core and 2 Subterranean Uprisings.

Genestealer Cult List Analysis.

So, after 7 games with the Cult, what are my thoughts?

First, I really enjoy playing the army, it’s dynamic, tactical, and surprising. I’m sure as I play more games I’ll discover quirks and tricks that will just add to the tactical depth of the army. It’s exactly the sort of list I enjoy. However, it has some limitations in match ups, the complexity and high model count make it slow to play and. finally (and most importantly), I’ve not yet nailed the list.

Genestealer Cult's First Tournament

Last weekend was the GSC’s first tournament. I had a blast and went 3-2, which I was pleased with, particularly when you read about how I lost my first game…..!

The list I took was

The Cult's First Battle

So, for the first time in a long time I was at the non-club last night (which now seems to be a proper club with presidents treasurers and everything….none of which I have anything to do with I'm happy to say!), and played my first game with the Cult. A learning experience. But first, hobby update….

I have 20 Neophytes, 5 metamorphs and 5 Genestealers to finish (they are all “base coated and washed”) and then I’m done. God it’s been a slog, but nearly there. But onto my game.

Genestealer Cult Progress Report

Good grief but there are a lot of bodies in a Genestealer Cult army.

I’m trying to get my new army ready for a tournament at the end of November (ITC Scottish Open). I’ve completed 20 Metamorphs, and 10 Acolytes to a reasonable table top standard, and I’ve got another 15 Acolytes and 20 Neophytes to a basic “base coat and wash” standard. But I’ve still got 20 Genestealers, 20 Acolytes , 20 Neophytes a Patriarch, 2 Primi and 2 Magi that are grey plastic! At least they’re all built.