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40K Fireside

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Current rank 1 and 2 ITC David Gaylard and Vik Vijay have begun hosting the 40K Fireside Podcast! We're both multiple super major winnings and we tell our perspectives on the game in our conversation-based podcast.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 31 min
Latest: 9 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026 · 24 min

TOP Armies for October

In this 40K Fireside video, Dave breaks down the October competitive Warhammer 40K meta after the latest balance update, the new Space Marines codex, and the shift toward durable all-in armies. We start with Orks, who are still looking like one of the strongest armies in the game despite the recent shooting nerfs. Dave talks through why Battlewagon and Tankbusta builds still look excellent, why Nazdreg and Meganobz are likely to be everywhere, and why Orks remain the army to beat going into October. We then move into Space Marines, including why Take and Hold looks like the strongest…

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2 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
Q3 Balance Update Tier List
Hey all,Welcome back to 40K Fireside, and we’re back at it again with our competitive Warhammer 40K faction tier list.With the latest balance update from September 30th 2026 significantly shaking up the rules of the game, faction balance, and the shape of the competitive meta, Dave and Vik sit down to work through where they think every army stands going into the rest of 2026.We talk through the biggest winners, the biggest losers, which factions look ready to dominate, which ones may be getting overlooked, and how the new balance update could affect tournament preparation, list building,…
24 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
LGT: LARGEST 40k Tournament in HISTORY
In this 40K Fireside episode, Vik and Dave preview the LGT meta by looking through the top ELO players attending the event and the lists they are bringing.We start with updates on Atlas, the Master Matrix, new course content, and the wider LGT field, before diving into the big faction trends: Custodes everywhere, Orks rising fast, Dark Angels still hanging around the top, and some interesting questions around dispositions like Priority Assets and Disruption.From there, we go through some of the most interesting top player lists at the event, including Innes Wilson’s AdMech, Manny’s Dark…
9 Sep 2026 · 21 min
Is 11th edition GOOD?
In this 40K Fireside episode, Dave takes a step back to talk about the state of Warhammer 40K 11th Edition after its first few months.We look at the early signs of tournament growth, including huge attendance numbers at WTC, Warmasters and LGT, why the new terrain system has been one of the biggest wins of the edition so far, and what the codex rollout could mean for the health of the game moving forward.Dave also talks through the current meta using the Nova Top 8 as a snapshot, why the game feels like it is in a pretty healthy place overall, and where 11th Edition still needs work —…
3 Sep 2026 · 35 min
The TOP Armies to beat for September
From our Youtube.
3 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Latest 40k Update - A Missed Opportunity?
From our Youtube.
19 Jul 2026 · 42 min
Warhammer 40k: What Needs an Update
Some reflections on the game right now, ahead of the BDS.
9 Jul 2026 · 22 min
This New Fundamental of 40K
See you all again soon - by the Fireside,Vik & DaveCheck out our E-courses for competitive Warhammer at https://40kfireside.comIn this 40K Fireside tutorial, we break down one of the biggest tactical shifts in 11th edition: how to properly use Hidden. Dave talks through 15" and 12" Hidden staging, dense terrain tricks, deployment zone positioning, centre control, OC pressure, and how to bait your opponent into threat range rather than giving them “free” shots.We also look at practical examples using Black Templars and Necrons, including why Wraiths are so strong in the new edition and how…
3 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 58 min
Best Armies to START 11th Edition with!
Hey everyone, we're back for an EPIC ranking of what we think are some of the best armies to get into if you're starting 11th edition. Starting a new army can be tough and a significant monetary investment, so follow along to et the pros and cons of factions you might be interested in :)See you all again soon - by the Fireside,Vik & DaveCheck out our E-courses for competitive Warhammer at https://40kfireside.com#warhammer #40kFireside #firesidepodcast #firesideJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyYYtA8JdF-04NKO7ZmORkQ/joinFor Business Inquiries:…
16 Jun 2026 · 56 min
A really positive 11th edition launch - 35 games in.
Vik and I sat down to talk through 11th now that we’ve got most of the rules, even if points are still the missing piece. Dave is about 35 games in, while Vik is coming at it from the “read the rules, built lists, haven’t played yet” angle. Short version: we’re pretty positive. Not in a “GW nailed everything” way, but this is a much stronger launch state than we expected. It feels like there’s already a real game here. 1. Scoring feels very different The old 10th edition plan of “hold my expansion, deny yours, win on primary” doesn’t really work the same way anymore. Because missions are…
11 Jun 2026 · 23 min
Guard Disposition Breakdown
Hey everyone! The Guar detachments + dispositions have been released so I'm giving it a read through and giving my initial impressions :) Enjoy! let me know what you think is strong, what you're interested in testing too!
28 May 2026 · 14 min
What's looking GREAT for early 11th edition
Here's a quick video I've done after a game I've played recently. These shooting change are massive, the mission changes and the terrain changes are all making for good fast shooting being powerful!
11 May 2026 · 15 min
Part 1: Summary of 11th Edition Warhammer Changes
In this video I go through the key 11th Edition Warhammer 40,000 spoilers confirmed so far by Games Workshop.I cover the new detachment points system, changes to list building, enhancements becoming unit upgrades, character updates, asymmetric primary missions, force dispositions, terrain-based objectives, and the changes to secondary scoring.This is part one of my 11th Edition breakdown, aimed at getting you quickly up to speed with the biggest changes and what they could mean for competitive 40K.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to 40K Fireside00:57 11th Edition Spoilers Overview01:30 Detachments and…
1 May 2026 · 12 min
Using GW's revealed rules to demonstrate the fight phase
Play Hey everyone, we're back! David and Vik are excited about 11th edition launch so we thought we'd do a segment on the fight phase. We've had the majority of the rules shown by WarCom already, and it's easily enough to demonstrate some of the new things you can do. The key takeaways are: - no mention of base-to-base requirements - engagement range is now 2" - you roll your charge before performing the charge move - models need to end within 1", or 2" of the charge target - the OVERRUN ability is game changing becuase it allows a second pile in, so your units can move REALLY far! Let us…
3 Apr 2026 · 26 min
Can Machines Simulate 40k?
Can Warhammer 40,000 actually be simulated?In this video, I break down one of the hardest problems I’ve been thinking about for a long time: whether it’s possible to simulate 40k to a meaningful standard, and where you would even begin.I cover a bit of my own background in machine learning and competitive 40k, some of the previous work I’ve done with Atlas, and why I think this is such a fascinating challenge. We look at earlier game-solving milestones like chess, Go, and StarCraft II, what made those problems solvable, and why 40k is awkward in a completely different way.In particular, I…
1 Apr 2026 · 24 min
April's 40k Update - 5 Great Changes!
Going over 5 important changes for the April update!
1 Apr 2026 · 19 min
NEW Ceramite Sentinels Detachment
Hey everyone, April fools, SM gets a new detachment - not a joke it seems! A quick recap on the new Ceramite Sentinels detachment. In short, it gives more-or-less your entire army, when it activates, RR1's to hit and wound - pretty nice effeciency buff. But that comes at the cost of not playing blades/gladius to get combat doctrines. Bobby G seems pretty sweet with RR1's to hit and wound, one of his big downsides (same as C'tan really). There's a few good enhancements, 2+ get back up on Gravis Cap, fallback shoot and charge on something like terminators perhaps? The stratagems are pretty…
27 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
Analysing the NEW EDITION reveals!
Hey everyone, I've done some more editing on our podcast video - hope it comes out good. Vik and I sat down to discuss 12 important points of the new 11th edition reveals. We're happy to see codexes roll onto 11th, and we think that means the datasheets will stay basically the same. The new detachments (70) leave a lot of room for inbalance, and we're curious to see how all this new game content will interplay with the new scoring mechanisms that are impacted by your faction of choice. Terrain and objective markers, David is not a huge fan but Vik is, what's your thoughts on this? The fight…
24 Mar 2026 · 20 min
Atlas Overview
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24 Mar 2026 · 22 min
Can Starcraft TMG succeed?
A little video about the SC2 game, my perspective on it :)
16 Mar 2026 · 32 min
How to build CONSISTENCY
Hey guys, after a few recent tournaments, I thought I'd put my thoughts down on how to develop some consistency. If anyone recalls I talked about this a few episodes back, talking about choosing better lists for tournaments, and playing things in my ballpark that I know well.So I thought I'd do some content around how I've built consistency in my tournament runs, and go through my BCP for the last year on what I've been up to.I've worked through the importance of memorizing strong deployment patterns and opening moves. I try to deploy in similar ways every game because it removes mental load…
10 Mar 2026 · 33 min
7-0 Windsor Recap w/ Ultramarines
booyah
9 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Balance Dataslate Analysis & Introducing The Ultimate Competitive Tool: Atlas
Hey guys, today we'll be announcing the ultimate tournament preparation and gaming companion, Atlas, Dave has been working with over 15 top players from around the world, bringing their faction expertise into one consolidated platform that he hopes will enhance your success in Competitive Warhammer 40K.Chek Out Atlas Here: https://40kfireside.com/Vik and I are also sitting down, chatting (quite a bit of ranting) about the impacts of the latest BDS. Overall we both feel this was a pretty much 'phone in job' - GW really left a lazy feeling with the community here, and especially for a BDS…
23 Feb 2026 · 50 min
7-0 Manchester Super Major Recap w/ Ultramarines
Hey guys, had a great time playing Manchester. I wanted to take things a little more seriously so I decided to go with the Ultras, glad it paid off - still had some really close games, and plenty of good learnings!Check out our E-courses for competitive Warhammer at https://40kfireside.com
17 Feb 2026 · 59 min
Feburary Meta, Manchester, Aeldari, CSM + Wishlist!
Our video from Feburary, covering a range of topics!
17 Feb 2026 · 30 min
Top 5 Mistakes People Make with Ultramarines
TTS HEAVY: From our Youtube
17 Feb 2026 · 31 min
State of Aeldari List Breakdown & New Corsairs!
From our Youtube
17 Feb 2026 · 25 min
I HOPE 11th Edition keeps THESE Mechanics!
From our Youtube
14 Dec 2025 · 17 min
Black Templars, Nerfed by Heresy
Discussing the recent BT nerfs
13 Dec 2025 · 36 min
Commissar Gaylard RETURNS - Grizzled Company
Discussing the new GC detachment for Imperial Guard!

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Language: English
Category: Leisure & Travel
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 31 min
Latest episode: 9 Oct 2026
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