Always Strikes Last

In this follow-up episode, Matt, Jack, and Rocco dig into the warscroll side of the new Sylvaneth Battletome for Warhammer Age of Sigmar. Building on the core-rules discussion from Part 1, the team looks at how specific warscrolls interact with the book’s rules, where the real combos live, and what kinds of playstyles the army can realistically support right now. In this episode, they cover: Warscrolls that stand out as enablers, anchors, or problem-solvers Key internal synergies and combo pieces to be aware of How different warscroll packages push different game plans Aggressive, control, and flexible Sylvaneth playstyles What list concepts seem strongest early—and which feel more niche The focus isn’t on chasing one “best list,” but on understanding why certain pieces work together and how to build toward a playstyle that fits your approach and your local meta. If you’re refining lists, prepping for events, or trying to decide which direction to take Sylvaneth next, this episode helps connect the dots between rules, warscrolls, and real games.

In this follow-up episode, Matt, Jack, and Rocco dig into the warscroll side of the new Sylvaneth Battletome for Warhammer Age of Sigmar. Building on the core-rules discussion from Part 1, the team looks at how specific warscrolls interact with the book’s rules, where the real combos live, and what kinds of playstyles the army can realistically support right now. In this episode, they cover: Warscrolls that stand out as enablers, anchors, or problem-solvers Key internal synergies and combo pieces to be aware of How different warscroll packages push different game plans Aggressive, control, and flexible Sylvaneth playstyles What list concepts seem strongest early—and which feel more niche The focus isn’t on chasing one “best list,” but on understanding why certain pieces work together and how to build toward a playstyle that fits your approach and your local meta. If you’re refining lists, prepping for events, or trying to decide which direction to take Sylvaneth next, this episode helps connect the dots between rules, warscrolls, and real games.

In this follow-up episode, Matt, Jack, and Rocco dig into the warscroll side of the new Sylvaneth Battletome for Warhammer Age of Sigmar. Building on the core-rules discussion from Part 1, the team looks at how specific warscrolls interact with the book’s rules, where the real combos live, and what kinds of playstyles the army can realistically support right now. In this episode, they cover: Warscrolls that stand out as enablers, anchors, or problem-solvers Key internal synergies and combo pieces to be aware of How different warscroll packages push different game plans Aggressive, control, and flexible Sylvaneth playstyles What list concepts seem strongest early—and which feel more niche The focus isn’t on chasing one “best list,” but on understanding why certain pieces work together and how to build toward a playstyle that fits your approach and your local meta. If you’re refining lists, prepping for events, or trying to decide which direction to take Sylvaneth next, this episode helps connect the dots between rules, warscrolls, and real games.

In this two-part episode, Matt, Jack, and Rocco break down how to use the core rules to get the most out of the new Sylvaneth Battletome in Warhammer Age of Sigmar—no warscroll deep dives, just fundamentals and game-winning concepts. Rather than focusing on specific units, the guys talk about how the army actually functions within the core ruleset, and how Sylvaneth players can adapt those tools to fit different playstyles, lists, and event metas. Part 1 focuses on: How Sylvaneth leverage movement, positioning, and threat ranges Using terrain, board control, and the battleplan to your advantage Timing, sequencing, and decision-making within the core rules How Sylvaneth score and deny battle tactics consistently Part 2 expands into: Adjusting your game plan based on opponent and matchup Playing aggressively vs playing defensively with the same rule tools Common mistakes Sylvaneth players make when relying too much on tricks How to stay flexible when plans fall apart mid-game This series is all about making the rules work for you, whether you’re playing a fast, aggressive Sylvaneth army or a more controlled, objective-focused style. If you want to improve your results without chasing list tech or flavor-of-the-month units, this one’s for you. Support the show: 🛒 ASL Store: https://alwaysstrikeslast.com ❤️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/alwaysstrikeslast If you play Sylvaneth, what playstyle are you leaning toward with the new book? Let us know in the comments 🌳

In this episode, Jack, Rocco, and Matt dive into the new Lumineth Realm-lords Battletome for Warhammer Age of Sigmar.

They walk through the core army rules, key mechanics, and how the book wants to play on the table, then zero in on the warscrolls that immediately caught their attention—both from a competitive and practical gameplay standpoint.

In this episode, they cover:

The main army rules and how they shape Lumineth playstyles

What’s changed from the previous book

Warscrolls that look especially strong or flexible

Units that might define early competitive lists

Things opponents should be aware of when facing Lumineth

Whether you’re a Lumineth player looking to understand the new book or an opponent trying to prep for them at events, this episode gives a clear, grounded first look at what matters.

Support the show:

🛒 ASL Store: https://alwaysstrikeslast.com

❤️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/alwaysstrikeslast