# Hobby: Gloomspite Gitz vs Slaves to Darkness | Age of Sigmar Battle Report Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUBG12XDw8A Recap page: https://rapidrecap.app/video/AUBG12XDw8A Generated: 2026-01-19T00:05:25.826+00:00 --- ## Quick Overview The Slaves to Darkness player won the game against the Gloomspite Gitz player on Turn 5 with a final score of 40 VP to 35 CP 1, despite the Gloomspite Gitz player successfully killing the powerful Arkheon on the Everchosen and dealing significant damage to the Arachnarok Spider in the early turns. **Key Points:** - The Slaves to Darkness player won the game with a final score of 40 Victory Points (VP) compared to the Gloomspite Gitz's 35 VP (with 1 Command Point remaining). - The Slaves to Darkness army was led by Arkheon the Everchosen, mounted on a multi-headed dragon model, and included a unit of Knights of Chaos. - The Gloomspite Gitz army heavily featured monstrous spiders, including an Arachnarok Spider carrying a shaman and a second Arachnarok Spider. - In an early combat phase, the Gloomspite Gitz's powerful attacks managed to inflict 13 wounds on Arkheon (reducing his health to 12) and 6 wounds on the Arachnarok Spider. - The Gloomspite Gitz player used a battle tactic that allowed their Spider to deal D6 mortal wounds after combat if it had taken 10 or more damage, which resulted in the death of one of the opponent's Mangler Squigs. - The game utilized the 'Passing Seasons' battleplan (Table 1), which involves objectives like 'Gnarled Root' and 'Oakenbrow' that yield victory points at the end of turns. - The Slaves to Darkness player managed to eliminate several key Gloomspite Gitz units, including the enemy Arachnarok Spider, which significantly impacted the opponent's ability to score objectives. ![Screenshot at 1:58: The scoreboard shows AngryJoe \(Slaves to Darkness\) leading 40 VP to Jay's 35 VP at the start of Turn 5, indicating a close game where the Slaves to Darkness player has a slight advantage.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/AUBG12XDw8A/00-01-58.jpg) **Context:** This video captures a Warhammer Age of Sigmar battle report between two players, AngryJoe (Slaves to Darkness) and Jay (Gloomspite Gitz), using the 'Passing Seasons' battleplan from the 2025-26 season. The Gloomspite Gitz player brought a heavy-hitting army focused on massive spider models and Trollgors, while the Slaves to Darkness player fielded a powerful force led by Arkheon the Everchosen and supported by Knights of Chaos. ## Detailed Analysis The Warhammer Age of Sigmar battle report concludes with the Slaves to Darkness player (AngryJoe) defeating the Gloomspite Gitz player (Jay) with a score of 40 VP to 35 VP at the end of Turn 5. The game was characterized by heavy monster combat, particularly between the Slaves to Darkness's Arkheon and the Gloomspite Gitz's massive spider units. The Gloomspite Gitz player managed to inflict significant damage early on, taking 13 wounds off Arkheon and 6 wounds off one of the Arachnarok Spiders, demonstrating the power of their army composition. A key moment involved the Gloomspite Gitz's battle tactic, which allowed them to deal D6 mortal wounds to a target that inflicted 10+ damage on one of their units, successfully killing an enemy Mangler Squig. Despite this early success, the Slaves to Darkness player managed to trade effectively, eventually wiping out the main Gloomspite Gitz threats, including the spiders, which allowed the Slaves to Darkness player to secure enough objectives to win the game. The players also discussed the usefulness of the specific battle tactics and battle plan rules in shaping the game's flow. ### Slaves to Darkness Army Composition - Arkheon the Everchosen on a three-headed dragon mount - Unit of Knights of Chaos (5 models) - Unit of Chaos Warriors (5 models) - Chaos Spawn (2 models) - Chaos Warriors with the 'Ironwrought' battle tactic. ### Gloomspite Gitz Army Composition - Arachnarok Spider with a shaman rider - Arachnarok Spider with a Webspinner Shaman rider - Unit of Rockgut Troggoths (3 models) - Unit of Fell Water Trollgoths (3 models) - Unit of Squig Hoppers (20 models) - Mangler Squig (1 model). ### Key Combat Exchange - Arkheon charged the Gloomspite Gitz Arachnarok Spider, dealing 8 damage, but the spider saved 4 wounds, leaving it with 6 health remaining. The spider retaliated, dealing 22 damage to Arkheon, who saved 4 wounds, leaving him with 13 health remaining. ### Battle Plan & Tactics - The game used Battleplan 1 (Passing Seasons), featuring objectives that switch between 'Gnarled Root' and 'Oakenbrow' control. The Gloomspite Gitz utilized a battle tactic that provided an extra D6 mortal wound after combat if a unit took 10+ damage, which they successfully used to eliminate a Mangler Squig. ### Game Progression - The Slaves to Darkness player maintained a slight VP lead (40 VP vs 35 VP) going into Turn 5, leveraging their powerful cavalry and Arkheon to control objectives and eliminate key enemy threats, ultimately securing the win. ![Screenshot at 0:01: The initial deployment setup showing both armies on the forest-themed gaming mat.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/AUBG12XDw8A/00-00-01.jpg) ![Screenshot at 0:13: A close-up on the beautifully painted Arkheon the Everchosen model, the Slaves to Darkness centerpiece.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/AUBG12XDw8A/00-00-13.jpg) ![Screenshot at 0:31: The Gloomspite Gitz army display, featuring multiple large spider models and numerous small Squig units.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/AUBG12XDw8A/00-00-31.jpg) ![Screenshot at 1:58: Transition screen showing the scoreboard at the start of Turn 5 \(VP 40/35, CP 4/1\) and the Slaves to Darkness faction banner.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/AUBG12XDw8A/00-01-58.jpg) ![Screenshot at 12:11: A high-angle view of the board focusing on the melee between Arkheon and the Gloomspite Gitz's massive Arachnarok Spider.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/AUBG12XDw8A/00-12-11.jpg)