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Path to GloryPath to Glory188: Kamandora's Blades & Raging Slayers Rivals DeckIn this episode, we dive into the blood drenched horrors of Embergard with a double feature: Kamandora’s Blades and the Raging Slayers Rivals deck, card by card, of course.First up, we unpack the latest warband to pledge themselves to the Blood God. Kamandora, Mother of Hate, stalks the battlefield with her savage kin, carving through the wounded and the weary in a frenzy of cruel precision. Every skull they claim fuels their grisly purpose, not for glory, but to add to the towering pyramid where Korghos Khul once earned his daemonhood.Then we sh...2025-07-211h 45Path to GloryPath to Glory187: Australia Claims Canada's Crown at CTCIn this episode, George is joined by a new challenger from down under: Reuben, the Australian player who crossed oceans and crushed expectations to claim victory at the 2025 Canadian Tabletop Championship. With sharp instincts and ruthless consistency, Reuben carved his path through Canada’s finest and walked away with the crown, and a Golden Ticket to the World Championships of Warhammer.Together, they unpack the list, relive key moments, and reflect on what it takes to bring glory to your homeland on foreign soil. It’s proof that no matter where you’re from, the call to greatn...2025-06-3050 minPath to GloryPath to Glory186: June Balance UpdateAt long last, a new balance update has arrived for Warhammer Underworlds. In this episode, we walk through the changes one by one, sharing our first impressions and unpacking the impact each adjustment could have on the game.From long awaited nerfs to unexpected shifts, we discuss what this means for the current meta. Will it be enough to knock Gitz and Jaws off the top of the mountain? Or have they simply adapted once more?Big changes are here, and the path to glory just got a little more treacherous._________________________________________________...2025-06-091h 16Path to GloryPath to Glory185: 2nd Edition Tier List Part 2In this episode, George and Mark continue their tier list series by stepping up to the B tier warbands. They talk through the warbands they believe sit comfortably in this middle ground, discuss what keeps them from rising to the top, and highlight the tools that still make them dangerous in the right hands.Whether you see B tier as balanced, overlooked, or one step away from greatness, this episode brings the context and commentary to back it up. _________________________________________________⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our discord! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out the blog! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠World Championship of Warhammer Qualifiers Schedule2025-06-021h 05Path to GloryPath to Glory181: 2nd Edition Tier List Part 1In this episode, George and Mark kick off a brand-new tier list series, starting from the bottom with the C tier warbands. They walk through the warbands they believe belong in this tier, unpack the reasons behind their placement, and explore what it might take for each of them to climb higher.Whether you’re looking to prove the meta wrong or just want to understand the underdogs, this is the perfect place to start._________________________________________________Path to Glory is supported by our wonderful patrons on Patreon. If you would like to help the sh...2025-05-0758 minPath to GloryPath to Glory180: Winning AdeptiCon 2025 & Taking TithesIn this episode, we recap the AdeptiCon 2025 Grand Clash where Mark defied expectations and claimed victory with Kainan’s Reapers, a warband many had counted out in the current meta. Not only did he punch his ticket to the World Championships of Warhammer, he did it in style (and took his rightful tithes) with his favorite warband.We also highlight George’s top 8 finish and reflect on what makes this moment extra special: all three hosts of Path to Glory have now won AdeptiCon.That’s four years, three champions, two editions, and one unstoppable podcas...2025-04-091h 11Path to GloryPath to Glory179: Pre-AdeptiCon Meta TalkThe lads get together to share their thoughts on the meta they expected to see at AdeptiCon 2025, hosted in Milwaukee this year. While the tournament has now come and gone - and spoilers, Mark has been crowned champion with Kainan’s Reapers! It’s still a great time capsule of where the North American community’s head was at going into the event, at least from our perspective. From warband predictions to matchup expectations, we talk through what we thought would rise, what might stumble, and how we expected the meta to shake out before the first roll o...2025-03-3150 minPath to GloryPath to Glory177: Edge of the KnifeIn this episode, George and Mark slice into the latest Warhammer Underworlds Rivals deck—Edge of the Knife! This marks only the second deck in the new edition to feature a plot card, bringing fresh mechanics, bold strategies, and a few sharp twists to the game.We go card by card, dissecting its strengths, synergies, and impact on the meta. With Edge of the Knife introducing five new Nemesis combinations—and one ineligible pairing with Countdown to Cataclysm—there’s plenty to unpack.Is this deck cutting-edge, or will it leave you on a razor-thin margin f...2025-03-031h 20Path to GloryPath to Glory161: The Nova Open 2024George and Mark recount their recent experience at the Nova Open (NE's largest gaming convention), as well as their time competing in the Grand Clash. Mark ended up making it in the final before losing to the victor. It's a good one! _________________________________________________ Path to Glory is a podcast about Warhammer Underworlds that focuses on competitive gaming, player development, and community growth. Founded in 2019 by Aman Khusro and Jonathan Davis. _________________________________________________ Path to Glory is supported by our wonderful patrons on Patreon. If you would like to help the show, and join our discord community, g...2024-09-0956 minPath to GloryPath to Glory160: How to Win a Grand ClashAman, Mark, and George are joined by Derek as they share their tips, tricks, and thoughts on how to win a Grand Clash. Between the 4 of them, they have 10 grand clash victories, including the World Championships of Warhammer, LVO, Adepticon, and Nova. _________________________________________________ Path to Glory is a podcast about Warhammer Underworlds that focuses on competitive gaming, player development, and community growth. Founded in 2019 by Aman Khusro and Jonathan Davis. _________________________________________________ Path to Glory is supported by our wonderful patrons on Patreon. If you would like to help the show, a...2024-09-091h 16Path to GloryPath to Glory155: The 4 Archetypes of UnderworldsGeorge and Mark take a deep dive into the archetypes of Underworlds, decisively defining the 4 archetypes and exploring some seminal examples of each. Also featuring a Bane of Zeroes segment exploring when to venture or strategize! __________________________________________________ Path to Glory is a podcast about Warhammer Underworlds that focuses on competitive gaming, player development, and community growth. Founded in 2019 by Aman Khusro and Jonathan Davis. __________________________________________________ Path to Glory is supported by our wonderful patrons on Patreon. If you would like to help the show, and join our discord community, go to patreon.com/pathtoglory and pledge your support. Patrons d...2024-07-291h 02Path to GloryPath to Glory154: The Final Nemesis Tier List...For NowGeorge and Mark put a capstone on the Nemesis Tier list for now... Listen in as the boys make their final adjustments and lock in the rankings. Well, until another set of releases brings the project crumbling down. __________________________________________________ Path to Glory is a podcast about Warhammer Underworlds that focuses on competitive gaming, player development, and community growth.  __________________________________________________ Path to Glory is supported by our wonderful patrons on Patreon. If you would like to help the show, and join our discord community, go to patreon.com/pathtoglory and pledge your support. Patrons directly support the show and its g...2024-07-2351 minPath to GloryPath to Glory151: Goodbye GnarlwoodGeorge and Mark take a look at the rivals deck that will be leaving us in the advent of the new, yet to be announced, season of Warhammer Underworlds. It gets pretty gnarly. __________________________________________________ Path to Glory is a podcast about Warhammer Underworlds that focuses on competitive gaming, player development, and community growth.  __________________________________________________ Path to Glory is supported by our wonderful patrons on Patreon. If you would like to help the show, and join our discord community, go to patreon.com/pathtoglory and pledge your support. Patrons directly support the show and its growth by helping pay our m...2024-07-0154 minPath to GloryPath to Glory150: Revisiting the Rivals of the Mirrored CityGeorge and Mark take a second look at Rivals of the Mirrored City box and discuss how the warbands included in the set (Thorns of the Briar Queen, Mollog's Mob, Spiteclaw's Swarm, and Zarbag's Gitz) have settled in the ever changing meta game. __________________________________________________ Path to Glory is a podcast about Warhammer Underworlds that focuses on competitive gaming, player development, and community growth.  __________________________________________________ Path to Glory is supported by our wonderful patrons on Patreon. If you would like to help the show, and join our discord community, go to patreon.com/pathtoglory and pledge your support. Patrons directly support the s...2024-06-171h 07Path to GloryPath to Glory147: Hungering Parasite2 months after the deck's release, George and Mark take a more informed look at Hungering Parasite and discuss how the deck has evolved, impacted the meta, and been nerfed. They also chat about their favorite cards, discuss their favored synergies, and chat about warband pairings. __________________________________________________ Path to Glory is a podcast about Warhammer Underworlds that focuses on competitive gaming, player development, and community growth.  __________________________________________________ Path to Glory is supported by our wonderful patrons on Patreon. If you would like to help the show, and join our discord community, go to patreon.com/pathtoglory a...2024-05-201h 02Path to GloryPath to Glory137: Rivals of the Mirrored City - Mollog's MobThe Rivals of the Mirrored City set has arrived and with it come 4 beloved warbands who have been revamped and updated in order to battle in the Deathgorge. Join us as we review Mollog Mob's fighters, objectives, and their power deck. George and Mark then share their thoughts on the warband, how they've changed, and what decks might pair best with them. What a time to enjoy Underworlds! Thank you to Games Workshop for this preview copy. __________________________________________________ Path to Glory is a podcast about Warhammer Underworlds that focuses on competitive gaming, player development...2024-03-161h 18Path to GloryPath to Glory122: First Ever Underworlds World ChampionThe Warhammer World Champions have concluded and 18 individuals from across the globe battled for the chance to make history, and become the world's first ever Warhammer Underworlds World Champion. In this episode Aman and Mark, alongside George, recount their Worlds experience. The gang goes through their prep, warband strategy, games, and overall thoughts.  A major shoutout goes to Games Workshop's Events Team: Mike Brandt, Zach Rochner, and the rest of the squad. Thank you to our TO's, John and Brian as well.  Mark clinched the top 8 and ended in 7th with Hexbane's Hunters paired with Voidcursed Thralls.  This is Aman's 5th...2023-12-112h 47Path to GloryPath to Glory121: Breakneck SlaughterEnter into the fast lane as George and Mark breakdown and review all the objectives, gambits, and upgrades included in the Breakneck Slaughter rivals deck included in the newest season: Deathgorge.  Thank you to Games Workshop for sending us this free preview copy.  __________________________________________________ Path to Glory is a podcast about Warhammer Underworlds that focuses on competitive gaming, player development, and community growth.  __________ Path to Glory is supported by our wonderful patrons on Patreon. If you would like to help the show, and join our discord community, go to patreon.com/pathtoglory and pledge your support. Patrons directly support the show and...2023-10-301h 33Path to GloryPath to Glory117: Winning the Nova Open 2023The gang is all back together as we regale in Mark's dominating performance at the Nova Open 2023. We recap our Nova experience, chat about the current meta, and deep dive into George and Mark's preparation before recounting their tournament experience. A big congratulations to Mark for his first ever Grand Clash win and his qualification to the Warhammer World Championships.  __________________________________________________ Path to Glory is a podcast about Warhammer Underworlds that focuses on competitive gaming, player development, and community growth.  __________ Path to Glory is supported by our wonderful patrons on Patreon. If you would like to help the show, and join our...2023-10-022h 13Path to GloryPath to Glory116: Paths of ProphecyGeorge and Mark breakdown the Paths of Prophecy rivals deck and how it will impact the state of Warhammer Underworlds through the lens of all three major formats. Thank you GW for sending us this preview copy. For those of you inquiring about Aman, he will return shortly.  __________________________________________________ Path to Glory is a podcast about Warhammer Underworlds that focuses on competitive gaming, player development, and community growth.  __________ Path to Glory is supported by our wonderful patrons on Patreon. If you would like to help the show, and join our discord community, go to patreon.com/pathtoglory and pledge your support. Pa...2023-09-151h 29Path to GloryPath to Glory103: FaR List & Errata Jan 2023 ft. Mark BreaultWell it's about time! GW dropped a new FaR List, designer's commentary, and errata which will finally release us from this stagnant meta. The Gnarlwood is looking exciting again! In this "emergency" episode, we are joined by Mark, from the 'Determined Effort' blog to discuss the new restrictions, rules clarifications, and beta rules added to the the game. We also discuss which warbands we thing will thrive as a result of the changes.2023-02-012h 15Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 86: Online Brawls & Skittershank’s Clawpack ft. Mark BreaultIn this episode, Aman continues his pseudo 'warband wisdom' series by sitting down with Mark, author behind the Determined Effort blog, as we discuss his recent success with Skittershank's Clawpack at the most recent online community event. Mark breaks down his deck, his games, and shares his core strategies surrounding the warband. We also discuss how to tackle certain matchups in the current meta. If you've been trying to make the skaven assassins work, and have been struggling, this is the episode for you. We end the episode off with our classic, "rapid fire round."2022-08-101h 29Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 70: Illusory MightIn this episode we review Harrowdeep's pre-constructed deck expansion, Illusory Might. We review the 32 universal cards included in this set - 12 objectives, 10 gambits, and 10 upgrades. In addition to discussing the strengths, weaknesses, and use cases of the cards for Championship, we discuss on how this deck performs as a whole for the Rivals format as well.2022-01-1553 minPath to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 69: Blackpowder’s Buccaneers Universal Card ReviewWe're back with the second half of the Blackpowder's Buccaneers expansion. We cover the 30 universal cards included in the set - objectives, upgrades, and gambits and share our thoughts on how competitively viable they really are. There are a couple ones that we think will be bound to shape the meta.2022-01-151h 21Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 67: FaR List and Errata January 2022 ft. Jason MurrayEarlier today GW dropped an exciting, yet surprising, update to the Forsaken and Restricted List, Errata, and FAQ documents via WarCom. Join us as we, along with Jason, discuss the changes and the impact they'll have on the meta moving forward. For our Patrons, we will have an exclusive End Phase episode where we talk about the warbands we are most interested in playing given the new state of the meta.2022-01-142h 17Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 66: Online Clash - VC10 ft. Nicolo CiuppaniAman and Nick break down the latest online clash: VC10. We discuss the top 8 decks, the outcome, and the meta. We also answer a bunch of patreon questions. This will be our last episode of 2021. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year's to everyone!2021-12-281h 39Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 65: Rivals and Championship Early Meta ft. Jason MurrayWe are joined by Jason Murray (BattleMallet) as we delve into the Rivals and Championship formats. We discuss the formats as a whole, rate the prevailing strategies, and discuss the top warbands and cards per each respective format. We also cover the recent FAQ and Designer's Commentary for championship and wish-list a potential FaR list.2021-11-042h 10Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 64: Da Kunnin‘ KrewFinishing off the Harrowdeep launch, we review the second warband from the new boxed set: Da Kunnin' Krew! We breakdown each fighter, the inspiration mechanic, and their faction objectives, gambits, and upgrades. Additionally, we chat about their lore and discuss their strengths and weaknesses. We end the episode with answering the second half of our Patreon questions.2021-10-181h 30Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 63: Xandire‘s TruthseekersContinuing the Harrowdeep launch, we review one of the new warband's from the new boxed set: Xandire's Truthseekers! We breakdown each fighter, the inspiration mechanic, and their faction objectives, gambits, and upgrades. Additionally, we chat about their lore and discuss their strengths and weaknesses. We end the episode answering the first half of our Patreon questions.2021-10-181h 14Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 62: HarrowdeepHarrowdeep has arrived! In this episode we breakdown the introduction of season 5, the major rules changes, and the contents of the set. We also review the 36 Grand Alliance cards, the 48 universal cards, and the 4 boards included. We also share our final thoughts on the box set as a whole and what we are most hopeful, and concerned, about.2021-10-182h 45Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 61: Beastgrave RotationGoodbye Beastgrave, and hello Harrowdeep! In this episode, we take a holistic view back at the third season of Warhammer Underworlds. We chat about the warbands released, the meta throughout that season, the best cards from the set, and our general feelings on that time period as a whole. For our patrons, our End Phase episode discusses how to capitalize on growing your local scene as the new season approaches.2021-10-051h 31Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 60: Nations Cup 2021 ft. Nicolò Ciuppani, Oli Bond, & Davy CalkinsThe WHU Nation's Cup event, that took place over on the WTC discord, has come to an end. Aman, along with Nicolò, Oli, & Davy, were members of Team England who ended up placing second overall. Jonathan interviews the gang as we discuss our strategy, rounds, camaraderie, and the outcome of the event. In our Patreon exclusive End Phase episode, we break down the Drepur's Wraithcreepers deck which Aman played in the tournament.2021-09-201h 49Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 59: Feelings on the Current State of WHUIn this episode, we take a look at the community survey we dropped a couple weeks ago asking players questions on what they wanted in Warhammer Underworlds. While reviewing this data, we also share our thoughts, critiques, and challenges with the game as well as what we hope to see in the future. For our patrons, we have an exclusive End Phase episode where we chat about the warbands/mechanics we'd like to see some day.2021-09-132h 36Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 58: Arena Mortis 2In this episode, we review the Arena Mortis 2 expansion for the Direchasm season. In addition to reviewing the 2 boards and 40 power cards in the set, we also discuss the community's reaction to the release. We also share our thoughts on the Season 5 preview and answer Patreon questions.2021-09-021h 58Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 57: The Definitive Direchasm Tier List ft. Tommy Conboy, Matthew Penner, & Nicolò CiuppaniHeads up, this is a long episode - probably the longest one we will EVER do. We've seen a lot of tier lists lately so we figured we'd throw another one in the mix. However, we thought we'd bring in some of the best players around the world to help us out. With representatives from the USA, UK, Canada, and Italy - the 5 of us come together to debate where each warband sits after the Direchasm dust has settled (well until Arena Mortis 2 gets here). We use an S-D scale with S being the highest tier and D being the...2021-08-044h 27Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 56: Best Direchasm Cards ft. Bartosz KratochwilIn this episode, we are joined by Bartosz, also known as Gorah, as we discuss the top cards released in the Direchasm season. The three of us put together a list of 30 cards (10 objectives, gambits, and upgrades respectively) and discussed the reasons as to why we believe they are the best of the best. In our Patreon exclusive End Phase episode, we take the conversation further as we discuss what we believe to be the top 6 cards from each of the 10 warbands released this season.2021-07-272h 36Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 55: FaR List and Errata June 2021This past Friday, Games Workshop snuck in an update to the Forsaken and Restricted List, the Championship (and Alliance) format, and to the warband Errata. Join us as we discuss the changes and the impact they'll have on the meta moving forward. For our Patrons, we will have an exclusive End Phase episode where we talk about the warbands we are most interested in playing given the new state of the meta.2021-06-281h 56Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 54: Elathain's Soulraid Universal Card ReviewWe're back with the second half of the Elathain's Soulraid expansion. We cover the 30 universal cards included in the set - objectives, upgrades, and gambits. There are also a host of listener questions we answered. For our Patrons, our End Phase episode will focus on our first Soulraid deck.2021-06-101h 45Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 53: Elathain’s SoulraidThe last warband of the Direchasm season is here and what a splash they have made! Tune in as we cover Elathain's Soulraid - specifically their unique mechanics, inspire condition, fighters, and cards. We also discuss potential play styles for the warband as well. For our Patrons, our End Phase episode we'll be covering a deck list for the soul-reaping denizens of the deep.2021-06-031h 44Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 52: Kainan's Reapers Universal Card ReviewIn today's episode we review the other half of the Kainan's Reapers expansion - the universal cards. We review and detail the 10 objectives, 10 gambits, and 10 upgrades included in the set, answer many Patreon questions, and announce our contest winner for the Madmob. For our Patrons, our End Phase episode will drop next week - we will review Jonathan's first Reapers deck.2021-05-201h 45Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 51: Kainan’s ReapersTime to pay the Bone Tithe! Hot on the heels of another WarCom preview, join us as we review the fighters, faction mechanics, and 32 faction cards included in the Kainan's Reapers expansion. As always we rate every single card, discuss its uses cases, and share their strengths and weaknesses.2021-05-181h 50Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 50: Silent Menace ReviewIn this episode we review Warhammer Underworlds' first pre-constructed deck expansion, Silent Menace. We review the 32 universal cards included in this set - 12 objectives, 10 gambits, and 10 upgrades. There are some great ones in here! In addition to discussing the strengths, weaknesses, and use cases of the cards, we also talk about some Underworlds news and answer a couple Patreon questions.2021-05-111h 38Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 49: Hedkrakka's Madmob Universal Card ReviewWe're back with another episode this week where we review the 30 universal cards that come with the Hedkrakka's Madmob expansion. Per the usual method, we rate every single card, discuss its use cases, and share their strengths and weaknesses. We also catch up on a Patreon question we missed in the last episode. Speaking of Patrons, you guys get an exclusive End Phase episode where we breakdown Jonathan's first Madmob deck!2021-05-071h 04Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 48: Hedkrakka’s MadmobTime to unleash some BIG WAAAGH! ENERGY! Join us as we review the fighters, faction mechanics, and 32 faction cards included the Hedkrakka's Madmob expansion. As always we rate every single card, discuss its uses cases, and share their strengths and weaknesses. We end the episode with answering some great Patreon questions as well.2021-05-051h 59Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 47: Essentials Pack Card ReviewIn this episode, we review the 60 cards that come with the Essential Pack - an evergreen set designed for newer players. There are a total of 20 objectives, 20 gambits, and 20 upgrades. There are some fan favorites cards that have made a nice comeback!2021-04-101h 13Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 46: Drepur’s WraithcreepersWe're back with the second half of the WHU starter set as we cover Drepur's Wraithcreepers. We cover their fighter cards, objectives, gambits, and upgrades - a total of 32 cards.2021-04-101h 00Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 45: Storm of CelestusCheck out our review for the Storm of Celestus warband, one of the warbands that comes with the new WHU starter set. Listen in as we breakdown their fighter cards, inspiration mechanic, and 32 faction specific cards. We also explain what our thoughts on the starter set and what it means for newer players.2021-04-1058 minPath to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 44: Crimson Court Universal Card ReviewBack to back today as we welcome you to another episode where we review the 30 universal cards that come with the Crimson Court expansion. As always we rate every single card, discuss its uses cases, and share their strengths and weaknesses. For the pun lovers, there's some good ones at the end - you could say they were fang-tastic.2021-04-0753 minPath to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 43: Crimson CourtAs we continue our podcast bonanza this week, we're back as we review the Crimson Court warband. Listen in as we discuss their unique Bloodthirst mechanic, their fighter cards, inspiration mechanic, and 32 faction specific cards. We also answer some listener questions and give our general thoughts on the warband. We've also sprinkled in some vampire puns along the way too for your undead pleasure.2021-04-071h 46Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 42: Upcoming Releases, Recent Events, & QuestionsIn today's episode we recap Straight Outta Shadespire 14 where Jonathan got 8th with Chosen Axes and Aman got 1st with Skaeth's Wild Hunt, then overview the WHU Starter Set, the Essentials Pack, the Crimson Court, and the Grand Alliance Death dice. We cap things off with the the bulk of the episode - answering a ton of Patreon submitted questions. And if that is not enough - don't worry, we've got 4 more episodes dropping this week. Stay tuned!2021-04-061h 22Path to GloryPath to GloryEnd Phase 41: Tommy's Starblood StalkersListen in as Grand Clash winner Tommy shares his thoughts on the warband including their strengths, weaknesses, and his current deck list. Generally this content is reserved for Patrons only but we found this episode to be full of useful information that should be shared, especially to those individuals who are tying to make the Starblood Stalkers work.2021-03-3137 minPath to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 41: Starblood StalkersWe're dropping back to back episodes and this time we will be reviewing the Starblood Stalkers warband. Tune in as we break down each fighter, their inspiration mechanic, and each of their 32 faction specific cards. For those who enjoyed the dinosaur puns in the last episode, you won't be disappointed. For our Patrons, in our End Phase episode we will be joined by Tommy Conboy as he shares how he would build his first deck with the warband.2021-03-201h 45Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 40: Starblood Stalkers Universal Card ReviewTune in as we review the 30 universal cards that come with the heavily anticipated Starblood Stalkers expansion. As usual we rate every single card, discuss its uses cases, and share their strengths and weaknesses. There may or not be a lot of dinosaur puns...2021-03-191h 18Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 39: Straight Outta Shadespire 13In this episode we recap the recent web cam event in which we both played in, Straight Outta Shadespire 13. Jonathan ended up placing 3rd with Grymwatch while Aman ended up winning the event with Magore's Fiends. In addition to recapping our games and sharing our strategies, we also discuss Underworlds news and answer a ton of listener questions. If you are a Patreon, stay tuned for the End Phase episode later this week where we discuss fringe tactics and card combos in Warhammer Underworlds.2021-03-141h 59Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 38: Alliance League, Primacy, & Other MusingsAfter surviving a historic winter storm in Texas, we're back to discuss a bunch of topics in today's episode. As the title indicates, we'll be covering our PTG Alliance League, share our thoughts on how Primacy functions via the rules, answer Patreon questions, and share some Underworlds news. If you are a Patreon, stay tuned for the End Phase episode where we discuss the Shadespire warbands and how they are doing in Direchasm.2021-02-251h 26Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 37: Khagra’s Ravagers + UniversalsIn today's episode we are discussing all of the contents in the Khagra's Ravagers box. We breakdown the Desecration mechanic and review the individual fighters and their faction specific cards. We also go over the Universal cards included in the set. As always, we answer Patreon questions along the way and share some WHU news.2021-01-312h 29Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 36: Online Clash 1 2021 InterviewIn this episode we interview Online Clash 1 winner, Daniel Skýpala, who shares how he won the event with Myari's Purifiers - one of the new warbands from the Direchasm game set. Daniel explains why he picked the warband, how his games went, and how he navigated through the top 8 cut to ultimately win the event. We also share Underworlds news and answer patron questions as well (Daniel got to answer a couple, too).2021-01-201h 29Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 35: Direchasm Deck StrategiesHappy New Year! In today's episode, we discuss the myriad number of deck strategies and synergies available in the early days of the Direchasm season. We cover Primacy, Combo, Mortis Relics, Lost Pages, Hold Objectives, and many more by highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, and commonly used cards. We also share what warbands we think execute these strategies the best.2021-01-041h 38Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 34: The Dread PageantToday we are covering the other half of the Direchasm season set: The Dread Pageant! Similar to our previous episode, we discuss the fighters, their inspire, and their factions objectives, gambits, and upgrades. We also discuss their lore and share our thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of these hedonistic warriors. Fun fact: avidity means extreme eagerness or enthusiasm, in case you were wondering. We definitely were.2020-12-181h 36Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 33: Myari's PurifiersIn this episode we cover one of the new warband's from the Direchasm season set: Myari's Purifiers! We breakdown each fighter, discussing their strengths and weaknesses as well as the myriad ways you can use their aetherquartz tokens. We also review all of their faction objectives, gambits, and upgrades as well.2020-12-151h 12Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 32: DirechasmDirechasm is here! In this episode we discuss the introduction of season 4, the major rules changes, the contents of the set, the 32 brand new universal cards included, and the changes to the FaR list. We'll be taking a more in-depth look at Myari's Purifiers & The Dread Pageant in two separate episodes which will be posted shortly.2020-12-072h 29Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 31: Nightvault RotationIn this episode, we discuss some of the best cards from the Nightvault set and what the rotation means for the meta moving forward as we inch closer to Direchasm. As always, we answer listener questions and share our general thoughts on the state of the game.2020-11-162h 03Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 30: Cheating in WHUIn this episode Aman & Jonathan discuss cheating in the game, how it can be mitigated, and what the ramifications are in the long run. We also answer some listener questions related to this topic and general ones as well.  Note: At one point Jonathan is talking about Death from Afar being scored incorrectly via spells, but he meant Measured Strike :-P2020-11-031h 46Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 29: Alberta Grand Clash 2020 ft. Matthew PennerIn this episode Aman & Jonathan sit down with Matthew Penner as he recounts his dominating performance at the Alberta Grand Clash this past weekend with Rippa's Snarlfangs. We discuss his deck construction, his preparation for the event, and the games he played. Matt also helps us answer some listener questions in regards to the event, Direchasm, and general ones as well. Congrats again to Matt for winning his first Grand Clash!2020-10-212h 16Path to GloryPath to GloryWarband Wisdom 14: Mollog's Mob ft. Michael CarlinWe're back with our next installment in the Warband Wisdom series! On this episode Aman interviews Michael Carlin as they discuss Mollog's Mob. Mike spills all as he shares his tactics, strategies, and love for the smelly troggoth. As per our usual format, we get some background on our guest, deep dive into the warband's fighters and cards, and end with our Rapid Fire round! Apologies if Aman sounds tired on this one - time zones can make things complicated.2020-10-131h 32Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory Episode 28: Alliance League ResultsIn our latest episode, Aman & Jonathan share the results of the Alliance format league we've been running. We had 4 amazing teams make the final cut and after some really tough matches, a triumvirate of victors was crowned. On top of that, we answer a large list of great questions as we discuss the intricacies of the game and share our general thoughts. Additionally we also cover Underworlds News and Community Shout outs. We really enjoyed recording this one, we hope you enjoy listening to it even more. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2SSeofW2020-10-092h 02Path to GloryPath to GloryCard Commentary 2: Arena Mortis ReviewCard Commentary 2: The Crown of the Dead We're back with another card review and this time, Aman & Jonathan review the 40 new cards included in the final expansion for the third season of Warhammer Underworlds: Arena Mortis! In addition to reviewing the 20 power cards and 20 upgrades included in the set, we also discuss the two new boards as well as the updates to the Sepulchral Guard. If you're on the fence about Arena Mortis, this might tip you one way or the other.2020-09-221h 51Path to GloryPath to GloryPath To Glory 27: Online Clash 4 2020In this week's episode Aman and Jonathan cover this past weekend's Online Community Clash. It was a 40 man event and had some of the world's best players duking it out for the top spot. Aman managed to finish 10th with Thorns of the Briar Queen and Jonathan finished 7th with Hrothgorn's Mantrappers. The event was eventually won by Tommy Conboy who piloted the Thorns of the Briar Queen to devastating effect. Listen in to hear us recap the event, discuss our decks and games played, as well as our overall thoughts.  As always, we cover Underworlds News, Community Shout outs, a...2020-09-152h 28Path to GloryPath to GloryWarband Wisdom 13: Godsworn Hunt ft. Tom BondWarband Wisdom 13: Godsworn Hunt In this episode of our Warband Wisdom series Jonathan is covering the Godsworn Hunt and what better guest than the man who raised Grawl himself: Tom "Bondsworn" Bond! Tune in to hear Tom break down the warband, the fighters, and some of their best faction cards. He also shares his favorite strategies when piloting the warband. As always, this episode includes Intro Questions and the fun Rapid Fire round!2020-09-111h 00Path to GloryPath to GloryWarband Wisdom 12: Zarbag's Gitz ft. Rowan SweeneyWarband Wisdom 12: Zarbag's Gitz Jonathan interviews special guest, Rowan Sweeney, on this episode on our Warband Wisdom series as they chat about the fan favorite, Zarbag's Gitz. Listen in to hear Rowan share his tips, tricks, and strategies when ordering these goblins around. He's loves this warband so much, he's created a blog that revolves around them: No Gitz No Glory! This episode includes Intro Questions, a Warband Breakdown, and the fun Rapid Fire round!2020-08-281h 41Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 26: Hunter & QuarryPath to Glory 26: The Hunter Hunted In this episode, Aman & Jonathan cover the Hunter & Quarry mechanics introduced with the Beastgrave season. We breakdown how it works and whether or not the mechanic lived up to the community's expectations. Additionally, we also discuss the recent announcements around Direchasm (Season 4) and the Arena Mortis expansion. As always, we cover Underworlds News, Community Shout outs, and answer Listener Questions. Big shout out to our Patreon supporters! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2SSeofW2020-08-272h 13Path to GloryPath to GloryCard Commentary 1: Morgok's Krushas & Morgwaeth's Blade Coven ReviewCard Commentary 1: Feed the Beastgrave In our longest episode yet, Aman & Jonathan review every single card that was previewed for the latest Warhammer Underworlds expansions: Morgok's Krushas & Morgwaeth's Blade Coven. This includes all the faction and universal cards that are included in those packs. If you are interested in hearing our thoughts about these cards, then check this out!2020-08-143h 04Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 25: Alliance FormatPath to Glory 25: Team Effort In this episode, Aman & Jonathan take a look at the Alliance format and discuss the strategies and concepts they find useful when playing that game mode. Furthermore, they discuss the current team league (alliance format) they are running, and how the teams are adapting as they getting into the deeper rounds. As always, we cover Underworlds News, Community Shout outs, and answer Listener Questions! Big shout out to our Patreon supporters!2020-08-111h 24Path to GloryPath to GloryWarband Wisdom 11: Eyes of the Nine ft. Adam FWarband Wisdom 10: Eyes of the Nine Aman interviews special guest, Adam F, on this episode on our Warband Wisdom series as they chat about the often challenging but highly rewarding Eyes of the Nine. Listen in to hear Adam share his tips, tricks, and strategies when commanding these agents of change. He's been playing them from the start! This episode includes Intro Questions, a Warband Breakdown, and the fun Rapid Fire round!2020-08-041h 05Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 24: Online Clash 3 2020Path to Glory 24: Steadfast Defender In this episode, Aman & Jonathan discuss the the third summer Discord community tournament. We breakdown our decks, share our match experiences, and discuss the overall meta. Jonathan's Magore's Fiends list took 4th overall and it only includes one faction card! As always, we cover Underworlds News, Community Shout outs, and answer Listener Questions. Big shout out to our Patreon supporters!   Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2SSeofW2020-07-282h 07Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 23: Card EfficiencyPath to Glory 23: Flexible Strategy In this episode, Aman & Jonathan decide to take a break from the meta and focus more on the cards and the efficiency behind them. We take a deep dive into objective and power cards, their strengths, and why we think those types of cards are great! As always, we cover Underworlds News, Community Shout outs, and answer Listener Questions! Big shout out to our Patreon supporters!   Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2SSeofW2020-07-132h 12Path to GloryPath to GloryWarband Wisdom 10: Thorns of the Briar Queen ft. Nicolo CiuppaniWarband Wisdom 10: Thorns of the Briar Queen Jonathan continues our Warband Wisdom series with special guest, Nicolo (Nick) Ciuppani, as they discuss the powerful Thorns of the Briar Queen. Listen in to hear Nick share his tips, tricks, and strategies when commanding these swarming spirits. This episode includes Intro Questions, a Warband Breakdown, and the fun Rapid Fire round!2020-07-101h 02Path to GloryPath to GloryPath To Glory 22: Curse of the Katophrane Online EventPath To Glory 22: There Are Always More In this episode, Aman & Jonathan discuss the latest online community event: The Curse of the Katophrane Tournament. We share our thoughts on how the recent FaR list has impacted the meta and discuss four decks that did really well in the event, including the two finalists. We also answer listener questions, shout out community content, and share general musings as always. Big shout out to our Patreon supporters!   Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2SSeofW2020-06-291h 42Path to GloryPath to GloryWarband Wisdom 9: Stormsire's Cursebreakers ft. Benny MonahanWarband Wisdom 9: Stormsire's Cursebreakers We are back with our Warband Wisdom series as we delve into the Nightvault warbands! In this episode, Aman interviews Benny Monahan as he details how to pilot this wizard triumvirate. The episode includes Intro Questions, Warband Breakdown, and a Rapid Fire round!  Apologies in advance in regards to the audio quality. This was recorded prior to us "figuring out" how to get our sound quality so crisp, as evidenced in the previous episode. Additionally, Skype does degrade the audio quality significantly. Audio will be back up to par, moving forward!2020-06-2447 minPath to GloryPath to GloryFaR Focus 1: June 2020 UpdateIn this episode Aman & Jonathan launch another series of episodes named FaR Focus! These episodes will drop whenever there is a new FaR list, Errata, and/or FAQ released officially. This format allows us to record episodes on the fly without interrupting our regular schedule. Come listen to our thoughts on the latest set of changes to hit the Warhammer Underworlds scene. The Summer 2020 (June) FaR list is insane, in a good way!2020-06-192h 01Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 21: Plans for the FutureIn this episode, Aman & Jonathan belatedly celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the podcast while also establish some goals and plans for where they plan to take the show, over the next year. Additionally, we discuss the cancellation of Nova, some community content, and announce an online league!   Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2SSeofW2020-06-151h 00Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 20: Online Clash 2 ft. Michael Carlin & Tom BondPath to Glory Episode 20: Massive Bulk In this episode, Aman & Jonathan are joined by the Steel City Bros: Michael Carlin and Tom Bond to discuss the recent 62 man online event that occurred in May. We breakdown their performances, decks, and the lessons they learned from the event. Additionally, we also discuss how the Thorns of the Briar Queen have released for Warhammer Underworlds online. Benny Monahan, the winner of the event, is also interviewed as he details his victory with Hrothgorn's Mantrappers. We ended the episode with some listener questions, as always.  Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2SSeofW2020-06-022h 23Path to GloryPath to GloryWarband Wisdom 8: The Farstriders ft. Jonathan KolsonWarband Wisdom 8: Raptor Strike - The Farstriders Aman interviews Jonathan Kolson as they discuss the final warband of the Shadespire season, and fan favorite: The Farstriders. Tune in to listen as Jonathan shares some interesting card interactions, and tricks, he utilizes in order to gain the advantage against his opponents. The episode includes Intro Questions, Warband Breakdown, and a Rapid Fire round!  We will be continuing the series with the Nightvault warbands! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2yM0Qfh2020-05-271h 01Path to GloryPath to GloryWarband Wisdom 7: Magore's Fiends ft. DerekWarband Wisdom 7: Furious Inspiration - Magore's Fiends As we get closer to finishing the Shadespire warbands, Jonathan talks with Derek (Kaptain Murder) about Magore's Fiends. Listen to why Derek loves the warband so much and how he's found success with them often and consistently over the last 3 years. The episode includes Intro Questions, Warband Breakdown, and a Rapid Fire round!  Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2yM0Qfh2020-05-201h 15Path to GloryPath to GloryWarband Wisdom 6: Spiteclaw's Swarm ft. John W. ReesWarband Wisdom 6: Sneaky Stab-stab - Spiteclaw's Swam In the sixth episode of Warband Wisdom, Aman interviews three time Grand Clash winner John W. Reese on his favorite warband, Spiteclaw's Swarm! Listen to hear how he found so much success with them in past, as well as how he might pilot them today. The episode includes Intro Questions, Warband Breakdown, and a Rapid Fire round!  Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2yM0Qfh2020-05-141h 14Path to GloryPath to GloryWarband Wisdom 5: The Chosen Axes ft. Zack NewcomeWarband Wisdom 5: For the Ur-gold - The Chosen Axes  In the fifth installment of Warband Wisdom, Jonathan discusses The Chosen Axes with a true scion of Grungi - Zack Newcome. Listen to how Zack has found recent success with the warband and shares his secrets on how to pilot the warband to positive results. The episode includes Intro Questions, Warband Breakdown, and a Rapid Fire round!    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2yM0Qfh2020-05-101h 05Path to GloryPath to GloryWarband Wisdom 4: Ironskull's Boyz ft. Tim GrievesWarband Wisdom 4: Call of the Waaagh! - Ironskull's Boyz In the fourth episode of Warband Wisdom, Aman interviews the living avatar of Gorkamorka himself, Tim Grieves, and how he pilots his Ironskull's Boyz to victory. The episode includes Intro Questions, Warband Breakdown, and a Rapid Fire round!2020-04-301h 14Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 19: Online Clash 2 2020 ft. Jimmy MoliniPath to Glory Episode 19: Hunter's Reflexes In this episode, Aman & Jonathan, breakdown the recent online clash that was run by Jimmy. There were 30 players in total from over 8 different countries. We analyze the data collected from the event such as how board roll off's effect win-rate, glory differential between games, and warband performance. We also interviewed the top 4 players going into the 4th round: Zack Newcome (The Wurmspat), Sean M. (The Wurmspat), Derek Traquiar (Hrothgorn's Mantrappers), and tournament winner Duncan Bilz (Hrothgorn's Mantrappers). As always, we also dipped into some listener questions at the end.  Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2SS...2020-04-272h 14Path to GloryPath to GloryWarband Wisdom 3: Sepulchral Guard ft. Jonathan LoydWarband Wisdom 3: Skills Unforgotten - Sepulchral Guard The third episode of Warband Wisdom is back and this time, we're hearing double! Jonathan interviews our guest, Jonathan, as they discuss the Sepulchral Guard. The episode includes Intro Questions, Warband Breakdown, and a Rapid Fire round!2020-04-221h 13Path to GloryPath to GloryWarband Wisdom 2: Steelheart's Champions ft. Michael CarlinWarband Wisdom Episode 2: Stormforged Tactics - Steelheart's Champions We are back with our second installment and this time we've got Jonathan at the helm discussing Steelheart's Champions with Michael Carlin (Steel City, Chatting Crit)! The episode includes some Intro Questions, Warband Breakdown, and a Rapid Fire round!2020-04-181h 05Path to GloryPath to GloryWarband Wisdom 1: Garrek's Reavers ft. Jimmy MoliniWarband Wisdom Episode 1: Let the Blood Flow - Garrek's Reavers In this episode your hosts, Aman & Jonathan, are launching a series titled Warband Wisdom! These episodes will cover ALL of the warbands that have been released to date. This new format allows to create shorter episodes but still full of content - we hope to get these out weekly. Each episode will have a guest who will take a deep dive into the strengths, weaknesses, and play styles offered by each respective warband. We'll have three segments: Introduction Questions, Warband Breakdown, and a special Rapid Fire round! First up is...2020-04-101h 20Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 18: Adepticon 2020Path to Glory Episode 18: Loner In this episode, Aman & Jonathan, discuss the event that never was: Adepticon 2020. We go over our intended strategies, some interesting deck builds, and our hopes for the rest of the competitive season. Additionally, we share our upcoming hobby endeavors during this time of social distancing and answer a bunch of listener questions.  Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2PkqNI62020-03-251h 30Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 17: Prague Open 2020Path to Glory Episode 17: Conquered Land In this episode, Aman & Jonathan, review the recent Prague Open and breakdown the top performing decks, including the winning Rippa's Snarlfang list which conquered the Czech Republic. We also discuss the current meta, the new warbands, and answer a plethora of listener questions.  Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2PkqNI62020-02-282h 05Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 16: Las Vegas Open 2020Path to Glory Episode 16: Treacherous Foe In this episode your co-hosts, Aman & Jonathan, share their recent experiences at the Las Vegas Open. We talk about our strategies, warband performance, and how we did. Aman ended up winning the Friday and Saturday Grand Skirmishes with Saketh's Wild Hunt and Thorns of the Briar Queen respectively. During the Grand Clash, Jonathan placed 7th with his Grymwatch while Aman got 2nd (no we aren't joking) with his Thorns of the Briar Queen. We also briefly cover the new warbands: Hrothgorn's Mantrappers & The Wurmspat. As usual we answer a bunch of listener questions at th...2020-02-062h 16Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 15: Warhammer World Grand Clash 2020Path to Glory Episode 15: Mordant Triumph In this episode your co-hosts, Aman & Jonathan, dissect the very recent Warhammer World Grand Clash. We talk about the strategies, warband performance, and of course, the results. We also discuss the current health of the meta and how it can improve while also delving into listener questions as well.  Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2PkqNI62020-01-211h 44Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 14: Nightvault RecapPath to Glory Episode 14: Shifting Reflection In this episode your co-hosts, Aman & Jonathan, recall the state of Underworlds during the year of 2019. We reflect upon the shifting meta, recant the highs and the lows, and discuss how the game has grown since the start of Nightvault. We've also answered a fair share of listeners questions as well! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2PkqNI62020-01-072h 35Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 13: Objective MetaPath to Glory Episode 13: Finders of the Way In this episode your co-hosts, Aman & Jonathan, catch up on recent global events, talk about what we've been up to locally, and discuss the current objective dominant meta. We've also tackled a host of listeners questions as well!  Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2PkqNI62019-12-121h 34Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 12: Warhammer World Grand Clash 2019 ft. Michael CarlinPath to Glory Episode 12: Glory of the Court In this episode your co-hosts, Aman & Jonathan, chat with Michael Carlin about his recent win with the Grymwatch at the Warhammer World Grand Clash. We chat about how his deck construction, his preparation for the event, and the games he played. We also discuss the Grand Masters and tournament experiences in general.  Please excuse some of the audio - it randomly sounds like Aman is a transformer. Don't worry though, those are few and far between.  Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2PkqNI62019-11-132h 02Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 11: Warhammer Citadel Grand Clash 2019Path to Glory Episode 11: Victory After Victory In this episode your co-hosts, Aman & Jonathan, recap Aman's win at the Warhammer Citadel Grand Clash, breakdown the Beastgrave warbands (including the Grymwatch), discuss some of the new core changes, and predict how we think the meta will shape up.  Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cFbnFqUrO3keD1M2h2FgONF3V_Wq8cI6LrQkBdLNtS8/edit?fbclid=IwAR15OCn8En2vX4EPSUrtWYUcNa9CkoWbABRbJ_Uw2EoDny0qziyebAqnH-c#heading=h.fwj5dbaqzeta2019-10-081h 22Path to GloryPath to GloryPath to Glory 10: NOVA Open 2019Path to Glory Episode 10: Live by the Code We are a Warhammer Underworlds focused podcast that focuses on competitive gaming, player development, and community growth.  In our longest episode yet your co-hosts, Aman & Jonathan, detail their recent exploits at Nova including Jonathan's Grand Clash winning performance. Additionally, we also discuss the event in general, competitive tournament structures, recap our games, and even manage to sprinkle a little Beastgrave into the mix.  Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cFbnFqUrO3keD1M2h2FgONF3V_Wq8cI6LrQkBdLNtS8/edit?fbclid=IwAR15OCn8En2vX4EPSUrtWYUcNa9CkoWbABRbJ_Uw2EoDny0qziyebAqnH-c#heading=h...2019-09-202h 30