Pre-tournament predictions often fall to the wayside as the actual matches unfold, emphasizing the importance of the player’s ability to leverage their list’s strengths. The top performers, Chris Lynch with Dwarfs and Tom Robinson with the Northern Alliance, demonstrated exceptional list utilization, translating to a 4-1 win-loss record for both. Their lists, while not appearing extraordinary on paper, were piloted with such finesse that they outmatched their opponents.

For an overview of lists, download this file:

Results

As I have before, I ran a quick parser to generate an Elo report of the results. High-level standings here:

Faction Report

Similarly, though this is a small sample set, I pulled the faction report as well:

For full results from the tournament, please check out the entire file here:

Kings of War List Building

List building is an art in Kings of War, and this tournament’s results have shed light on that. That said, similar to what we saw with https://ohz.wyv.mybluehost.me/backup/strategic-play-over-list-building-lessons-from-the-australian-cok-2024/ success is not merely about the units you select; it’s about how you deploy them, the items you assign, and the objectives you prioritize. The data model I am refining is centered around this aspect of Kings of War, aiming to align army list attributes with game outcomes more accurately.

While we don’t have enough data for definitive conclusions, the trends are telling. High-performing lists from the tournament, such as those of the Elves and Abyssal Dwarfs, balanced offensive capabilities with strategic defense and movement stats. On the other hand, lists with potential like the Ratkin Slaves and Riftforged Orcs fell short, suggesting that even a good list on paper requires adept handling to succeed.

Continuing to collect and analyze game data will refine our understanding of list building in Kings of War. This tournament has been another step in that ongoing process, and I look forward to adding more data points to our model to provide Kings of War enthusiasts with the insights they need to build winning lists. Stay tuned for further analysis and data-driven discussions on the art of list building in Kings of War.

Other Resources for UK Masters

If you’re interested in following one player’s journey through the 2024 UK Masters, check out this great Youtube video!

Similarly, the fantastic channel Death by Dragons has great coverage here: