The Great Pruning: Is Kings of War 4th Edition the End of Rule Creep?
In 2024, the data was clear: Kings of War was on a trajectory toward “Complexity Creep.” Total unique rules had
Chillin’ Like a Villain | Data-Driven Tactics & Meta Analysis
Winter isn’t just coming—it’s efficiently priced. In previous editions, the Northern Alliance was the poster child for “Herohammer” and “Monster
The Data Audit: Army Composition in Kings of War 4th Edition
Over on the KOW Forums, I was asked: I would like to see a general overview. How many Warlords/Champions does
Kings of War 4th Edition: Ranking Army Strength by Unit Cost-Effectiveness
With the arrival of 4th Edition, the ground has shifted under our feet. New rules mean a new meta, but
The New Kings of War Setup Generator
The Update Setup shouldn’t be the hardest part of the game. I’ve deployed a complete overhaul of the Kings of
Kings of War 4th Edition Points Analysis: Inflation or Rebalancing?
The transition to Kings of War 4th Edition has sparked a rigorous debate within the community regarding “points creep.” Early
Rearchitecting the Forge: A 3rd Edition Post-Mortem and the Road to 4th
The 4th Edition of Kings of War is here, and for those of us who live and breathe the data
Ranks, Resets, and Reality Checks: Thoughts on the 3E → 4E Transition
Data & Dice has always been a numbers shop. Today, I’m writing about mindset. Fourth Edition is announced but not
Varangur Army Review 2025 | Kings of War Tactics, Best Units & Meta Lists
Controlled savagery, northern steel. Varangur play the game on fast‑forward: close the gap, hit first, and hit hard enough that
The Kings of War Community: Still Growing, Still Healthy
Back in my earlier post I made the case that, despite some doomsaying, the data showed a thriving Kings of
Clash of Kings 2025 Recap: Balance, Breakthroughs, and Bold Predictions
Tournament Summary Note: I’m a little late getting this write-up out — I’ve been traveling for work and spending some
Five Kings of War Lists to Watch at UK Clash of Kings 2025
In my last post, I looked at the overall field for the UK Clash of Kings 2025; the biggest Kings