Always Strikes Last

This week, the Always Strikes Last crew sit down with Dylan Therriault to talk about his run at the Summer Slaughter Age of Sigmar Grand Tournament, where he took 1st place with Cities of Sigmar. Dylan walks the crew through the tournament, his Cities of Sigmar army, the games that mattered most, and the decisions that helped him make it all the way to the top. In this episode, we cover: Dylan’s 1...

In this episode, Jack, Rocco, and Matt take a break from competitive Age of Sigmar and talk hobby projects—the armies, miniatures, conversions, painting projects, and other things currently keeping them busy at the hobby desk. From projects they’re excited to finish to the ones that have been sitting unfinished for far too long, the guys talk about what they’re working on, what they want to tackle...

In this episode, Matt, Jack, and Rocco shift their focus to the Mortal side of the new Hedonites of Slaanesh Battletome for Warhammer Age of Sigmar, exploring how the army's mortal units work together to create powerful combinations, pressure opponents, and dominate the battlefield. Building on the army rules discussed in our previous episode, the team breaks down how the Sybarite side of the book...

In this episode, Matt, Jack, and Rocco take a deep dive into the Daemon side of the new Hedonites of Slaanesh Battletome for Warhammer Age of Sigmar. After covering the core army rules, the team shifts their focus to how Slaanesh Daemons win games—breaking down the faction's strengths, the best internal synergies, and the combinations that allow Daemon armies to pressure opponents, control the boa...

In this episode, Matt, Jack, and Rocco kick off our deep dive into the new Hedonites of Slaanesh Battletome for Warhammer Age of Sigmar, focusing on the army rules, battle formations, and the combinations that make the army tick. Rather than reviewing every warscroll, the team starts with the foundation of the book—how the new faction rules reward careful sequencing, movement, and synergy. They di...

Scoring battle tactics consistently is one of the biggest differences between winning and losing games in Warhammer Age of Sigmar. In this episode, Rocco, Jack, and Matt break down every General's Handbook 2026 battle tactic, discussing how to score them reliably, when to attempt them, and the mistakes that can cost you the game. Rather than looking at battle tactics through the lens of a single f...

Winning games in Warhammer Age of Sigmar isn't just about having the strongest list—it's about understanding the mission. In this episode, Matt, Jack, and Rocco break down the General's Handbook 2026 battleplans and discuss the strategies that consistently lead to victories at RTTs, GTs, and major tournaments. Rather than focusing on a single faction, the team explores the universal concepts that...

In the final episode of our Daughters of Khaine deep dive series, Rocco and Matt break down the warscrolls, Armies of Renown, and Regiments of Renown from the new Daughters of Khaine Battletome for Warhammer Age of Sigmar. After covering the army rules and hero warscrolls in the previous episodes, this finale brings everything together by looking at the units that form the backbone of the army, th...

In this episode, Jack and Matt zero in on the army warscrolls from the Daughters of Khaine Battletome for Warhammer Age of Sigmar. Building on the earlier discussion around army rules, this episode is all about the warscrolls that make Daughters of Khaine tick. Jack and Matt walk through what each unit brings to the table, the role they’re meant to fill, and how different hero choices shape the wa...

In this episode, Jack and Matt zero in on the hero warscrolls from the Daughters of Khaine Battletome for Warhammer Age of Sigmar. Building on the earlier discussion around army rules, this episode is all about the characters that make Daughters of Khaine tick. Jack and Matt walk through what each hero brings to the table, the role they’re meant to fill, and how different hero choices shape the wa...

In this episode, Jack, Rocco, and Matt kick off a new series focused on the Daughters of Khaine Battletome in Warhammer Age of Sigmar, starting with the army rules and heroes that define how the faction plays. The discussion centers on what the core rules are asking Daughters of Khaine players to do on the table, how those rules shape list construction, and how the hero choices act as the engine t...

In the final episode of this Cities of Sigmar series, Jack, Rocco, and Matt dive deep into the most important parts of the new Cities of Sigmar Battletome in Warhammer Age of Sigmar—the core warscrolls, Armies of Renown, and Regiments of Renown that define how the army is actually built and played. This episode focuses on the “meat and potatoes” units you’ll see in most Cities lists, how those war...

In the second episode of the Cities of Sigmar series, Jack, Rocco, and Matt focus entirely on the heroes of the new Cities of Sigmar book and how they shape the army in Warhammer Age of Sigmar. Heroes are the engine of Cities of Sigmar—driving buffs, unlocking synergies, and defining how lists function on the table. In this episode, the guys break down what each hero is trying to do, how they inte...

In this episode, Rocco, Matt, and Jack take a deep dive into the Cities of Sigmar army rules in Warhammer Age of Sigmar, focusing on how those rules directly affect warscroll performance, unit roles, and list-building combinations. Instead of a surface-level overview, the discussion centers on how the Cities rules change the value of warscrolls, unlock powerful internal synergies, and shape the di...

In this episode, Jack, Rocco, and Matt talk honestly about getting stuck in a slump while playing Warhammer Age of Sigmar—whether that’s a run of bad tournament results, lost confidence, or just not enjoying games the way you used to. They share personal experiences with rough patches and break down how they recognize when they’re in a slump, what actually helps them reset, and what tends to make...

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: Warsc...

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: Warsc...

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: Warsc...

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 t...

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...

In this episode, Rocco and Jack tackle a topic suggested by the Patreon community: when is the right time to commit to one of the new armies in Warhammer Age of Sigmar—and how to spend your money wisely when you do. With new Battletomes and releases coming fast, it’s easy to get pulled in by hype. Rocco and Jack talk through how they evaluate whether a new army is worth investing in long term, ver...

In this episode, Matt, Jack, and Rocco dive into the wildest rumors floating around the Warhammer Age of Sigmar community right now—and talk through what might actually matter versus what’s probably just internet noise. From whispered Battletome changes to possible edition shifts and surprise releases, the guys break down how they evaluate rumors as competitive players, and why not every leak dese...

In this episode, Alex, Jack, and Matt break down the brand new Ossiarch Bone Reapers battletome for Warhammer Age of Sigmar. As the world's top-ranked ITC Ossiarch Bone Reapers player, Alex provides unparalleled expertise on why this army is poised to dominate the competitive scene. The Ossiarch Bone Reapers have quickly risen to power, blending elite infantry, potent magic, and devastating artill...

In this episode, Rocco, Matt, and Jack break down the new Disciples of Tzeentch Battletome in Warhammer Age of Sigmar and talk about what players need to know when they’re facing the army across the table. Tzeentch has always been known for tricky magic, movement shenanigans, and punishing mistakes—and the new book keeps that reputation alive. The crew discusses the key mechanics, units, and battl...

In this episode, Matt, Jack, and Rocco talk about how to prepare for a Grand Tournament when new Battletomes keep dropping in Warhammer Age of Sigmar. With the meta shifting constantly and unfamiliar armies showing up at events, the guys break down how they approach GT prep when you can’t possibly learn every new book—and why focusing on fundamentals matters more than chasing every release. They c...