Arcane Forge · Warhammer 40,000 · 11th Edition · 2,000pts · 3 Rounds Swiss
APEX
— Arcane Forge's First Competitive 40K Event —
Bring your home brew, your meta list, your faction knowledge, or your childhood favourite army.
Three rounds. One battlefield. No excuses.
11th Edition · Lunch included · Prizes · Quest Cards · Raffle
The Essentials
The Day, Hour by Hour
All times approximate. Please arrive at your table at least 15 minutes before each round to set up terrain.
Apex Damnation
Arcane Forge's first competitive Warhammer 40,000 event — and it's for everyone. Home brew or meta list, faction expert or first-time competitor, stat check army or narrative favourite. Everybody is here to learn, grow wiser, and enjoy the game together.
This is a 3-round 1v1 tournament. You'll be matched against players on a similar win path from round 2 onwards using BCP pairing. Each round you will play a mission based on your disposition matchup and the assigned table layout (A, B, or C) for that round — stated in the event rulespack.
- Play by Intent: Communicate clearly with your opponent. Tell them what you're trying to do and confirm together whether the result is possible under the rules. No misconceptions about move distances or unit abilities.
- No Gotcha Moments: We actively discourage game-defining traps sprung on opponents who aren't aware of your army's capabilities. You don't have to share tactics — but do remind your opponent of what your units can do.
- Sportsmanship First: This is a competitive event, but how you play matters as much as whether you win. Win graciously. Lose graciously.
Building Your Roster
- Maximum 2,000 points · 11th Edition rules · submit a single disposition in your army list that is available to your chosen detachment(s).
- Submit your list on BCP under Player Information at the event page. Use the GW app or a third-party app to generate your list — it must follow GW format.
- Use the latest points for 11th Edition up to one week before the tournament. Make sure your rules and apps are up to date.
- List deadline: Sunday 23 August 2026 at 23:59. No refunds possible after this date.
- Round 1 pairings published Saturday 29 August.
- Banned: No Legends units · No Fortifications.
- All models must be Battle Ready — GW's minimum painting standard.
- Proxies must be clear, easily distinguishable, and agreed with your opponent before the game. If in doubt, contact your TO before the event.
How It's Run
- Rounds 1 to 3 · 3 hours each. Round 1 uses random BCP matchmaking. From round 2 onwards, pairings follow BCP Swiss matching (players on similar win paths).
- Mission: Determined by your disposition matchup for each round. Table layout (A, B, or C) is assigned at the start of each round.
- Terrain: Arcane Forge provides all terrain using 11th Edition layouts. Please arrive at your table at least 15 minutes before each round to set up terrain together before play begins.
- Rules used: All official Warhammer 40K rules + WTC rulings & FAQ.
- Chess clocks: Recommended to ensure equal playing time. If there is disagreement, call a judge.
- Scoring follows standard 40K competitive VP scoring as per the mission rules.
- Standings are determined by total VP scored across all rounds, with BCP tiebreakers applied as needed.
- The TO's ruling on any dispute is final during the event.
- Slow play and stalling will result in a formal warning. Repeated misconduct may result in disqualification without refund.
⚠️ No ticket and no BCP registration = no play. Both are required. Make sure you have completed both before arriving on the day.
Prizes & Awards
- Your Battle Ready army
- Printed or digital army list
- Dice, tape measure & tokens
- Command point & CP trackers
- Datasheets / rules reference
- Chess clock (recommended)
- Objective markers
- A positive attitude
Arcane Forge provides all terrain. Arrive at your table 15 minutes before each round to set it up.
Ready for the Damnation?
Buy your ticket and register on BCP to secure your spot.
Use the same email address for your ticket purchase and your BCP registration.
List deadline: Sunday 23 August at 23:59 on BCP. No refunds after this date.
Round 1 pairings published Saturday 29 August.
Cancellations 7+ days before the event receive a full refund. Within 7 days non-refundable.
By purchasing a ticket you agree to our Event Booking Terms & Conditions.