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I really want to break into the tournament scene so I have decided to do some homework. I see people taking lots of Grey Knight, Orks, Imp, BA and not much else. Are those the top armies? What army overall do you think is the most rounded as well? Can other armies compete on a competitive level against these? (I know the player is a huge factor, ignore that for now.)

How long have you been playing overall as it makes a big difference?

Space wolves, ig, and grey knights are all top tier even with crappy players manning them.

Dark eldar are top tier if you play well and are tier 2 if you are half decent.

Orks, necrons, ba, sm, and well played nids are tier 2


Tau, sisters, da, bt, and nids are at the bottom