DECK THE HALLS WITH PATH TO GLORY as the crew puts a festive spin on competitive Warhammer Underworlds with a Secret Santa deckbuilding challenge. Instead of swapping gifts, the boys build decks and choose warbands for one another, aiming to strike the perfect balance between thoughtful, mischievous, and watchable.
With no control over what they’re handed, each player must pilot a deck designed by someone else, complete with off-meta pairings, questionable synergies, and a few intentional curveballs. The episode walks through the reasoning behind each gift, the logic behind the deck choices, and the friendly torment baked into the rules, all while setting up upcoming Patreon games where the results will play out on the table.
It’s a lighthearted, unpredictable holiday experiment that trades wrapping paper for rivals decks and turns Secret Santa into a Path to Glory tradition.
Happy Holidays from the Path to Glory Team!
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The boys wraps up the year with a full retrospective on Warhammer Underworlds in 2025, tracing the game’s evolution from the dominance of Drom and the Reckless Fury era to the more balanced, diverse meta seen at Worlds.
They revisit the impact of major nerfs, the rise and fall of key warbands, and why Blazing Pillage remained a reliable tournament staple across seasons. The conversation digs into the health of the current meta, the surge of viable warbands, and how new rivals decks like Deadly Synergy and Hunting Grounds changed the landscape.
We also explore wish lists for 2026, from faction reworks and needed buffs to dream design directions for future rivals decks and warbands. It’s a reflective look at what shifted, what stabilized, and what still needs attention as Underworlds heads into a new year.
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Seventeen-year-old Michael Kislyi joins the show fresh off a second-place finish at the Warhammer Underworlds World Championships. The only Austrian competitor at the event, he walks through his run to the final with Elathain’s Soulraid, covering early testing, deck selection, and the matchups that shaped his tournament.
He explains why Blazing Pillage fit his playstyle, the vulnerabilities he had to navigate, and the standout moments that pushed his games into the top cut.
Michael also reflects on what he’d adjust in his build, how Soulraid sit in the current meta, and where he thinks the next evolution of the game will land. From local games in Austria to the World Championship final table, this episode tracks the preparation, mindset, and adaptability behind his incredible run to the top table.
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Jaroslaw “Nocturnis” Kwasniewski joins the show to break down his winning run at the World Championships of Warhammer. He walks through why he chose The Wurmspat, how Polish testing groups refined the deck, and what pushed him toward BARF (Blazing Assault & Reckless Fury) over other builds.
Jaroslaw shares his toughest matchups, the surprises he faced in top cut, and the in-game decisions that carried him through tense elite-versus-elite battles.
From early season doubts about The Wurmspat to mastering their passive scoring and three-fighter profile, this is a full look at the prep, mindset, and moment-to-moment play that led to his championship title.
Congratulations to Jaroslaw for becoming the third World Champion of Warhammer Underworlds!
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Recorded just two days after getting home from Atlanta, George and Mark walk through their full Worlds experience with tired brains, congested sinuses, and unfiltered honesty. They cover day-by-day pool play, tight matches against friends, mental fatigue, and the pressure of top cut qualification.
The boys break down key rounds, personal highs and lows, unexpected moments, and the lessons they’re taking into next year, all wrapped in the exhausted but genuine energy of players coming down from the biggest event of the season.
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Just mere days before the Worlds deck submission deadline, Games Workshop dropped a massive rules update, and the crew dives straight into the madness. George and Mark break down every twist in the new FAQ: from the rise and fall of Pillage decks to long-awaited fixes for token placement, warband reworks, and the end of plot-lock.
Expect hot takes, theorycrafting, and the occasional bad pun as they dissect who’s up, who’s down, and what it all means for the meta heading into the biggest event of the year.
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Aggro with friends? George and Mark dive into Deadly Synergy, the plot deck from Spitewood that trades brute force for clever positioning and coordinated strikes. Built around the “United” and “Flanked” mechanics, this deck opens new lanes for warbands that thrive on tight movement, board control, and layered sequencing.
They unpack the highs, the headscratchers, and the hidden gems, spotlighting combos that could reshape Nemesis builds from Hexbane’s Hunters to Brethren of the Bolt. If you’re looking to pair up and punch above your weight, this episode’s got the blueprints.
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Can control be aggro? George and Mark crack into Hunting Grounds, the latest Rivals deck from Spitewood, where holding the line hits harder than charging in. Built for punishing overreach and flipping momentum from your own territory, this deck rewards patience, positioning, and perfectly timed payback.
But can it rival (pun maybe intended) Blazing Assault or Pillage? If you’re chasing tempo, tricks, and territorial traps, this one’s a must-listen.
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The gang wades into the dense wilderness of Spitewood, reviewing everything from new terrain rules to the meta-shaking warbands inside.
They start with Kurnoth’s Heralds: nimble protectors of Ghyran whose power lies in elegant positioning and momentum-based surges. Then it’s on to the Blood of the Bull, a chaos duardin warband fueled by Demon-forged Dice and brutal stats that redefine what’s possible in second edition.
The duo also tackles Waystone and Aqua Ghyranis tokens, token placement shifts, and how this box might shake up aggro, control, and flex strategies alike.
If you play Underworlds, this box should be on your radar, and so should this episode.
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Mark returns from the Nova Open with fresh bruises and battle wisdom, while George holds court from the commentary seat. This episode dives into Mark’s full tournament run: from early nerves to standout matchups, with plenty of discussion about meta trends, sneaky cards, and key decision points along the way.
Together, they dissect the top-performing warbands, what surprised them (and what didn’t), and how their pre-event predictions held up once the dust settled. There’s plenty of laughter, salt, and deep cuts for the diehards.
Whether you were in the room or following from afar, this one’s got the storytelling, strategy, and sharp insights that keep your finger on the pounding pulse of the Underworlds meta.
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This one’s a bit of a time capsule. Recorded just before Nova, we took a stab at where the meta might land heading into one of favorite events of the year. From punchy Rivals pairings to sleeper picks and bold banshee takes, we shared our expectations and our wild cards.
Now that Nova’s come and gone, and the World Championships loom on the horizon, it’s a fun look at what we got right (and what we didn’t). Whether you're scouting the next shift or just in it for the banter, this one’s worth the listen.
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The path to glory is not paved in gold: it is scorched, battered, and soaked in blood. In this episode, the warbands ascend into the A tier, where warriors fight with purpose, power, and precision. These are no mindless brutes or fleeting sparks; they are refined blades in the forge of battle.
Each warband in this tier brings a unique identity, whether it's calculated aggression, relentless objective play, or disruptive trickery. While they may not sit atop the throne of dominance, they are proven threats, fully capable of toppling titans in the right hands. Victory with them is earned, not given, and that struggle makes their triumphs all the sweeter.
The warbands in A tier are not just strong, they are stories waiting to be told.
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In this episode, George and Mark return to the anvil of war to forge something many have sought but few have mastered: a real discussion on how to build decks in the Nemesis format.
With warbands sharpening their blades and Rivals decks piling high, it’s easy to feel lost in the carnage. But fear not, this conversation cuts through the noise. From foundational pairing philosophies to the tactical nuances that make certain combinations shine, the lads unpack what it means to build smart, thematic, and powerful Nemesis decks in today's meta.
Whether you’re chasing glory in a local clash or preparing for grander battles ahead, this episode offers practical tools, competitive insight, and a little bit of dark laughter to guide your path.
The Age of Rivals is here to stay. Best come prepared.
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In this episode, George and Mark are joined by Daniele and Andrea of Team Italy, fresh off their victorious run at the World Team Championship in Vienna, Austria. Daniele, the reigning world champion, and Andrea walk us through the strategy, preparation, and raw determination that fueled Italy’s dominant performance on the global stage.
From tactical deck choices to high-pressure matchups, the duo share what it takes to bring glory to the homeland. Italy’s ascent continues in the competitive season, and this conversation gives a glimpse into the discipline and ambition that makes them a force to be reckoned with.
All roads may lead to Vienna, but only one path leads to glory.
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In 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 shift gears to Raging Slayers, a Rivals deck that rewards furious commitment and well timed risk. Built around the new Rage mechanic, this deck lets fighters push their limits with boosted attacks at the cost of their footing. Whether you are venting rage in a decisive strike or riding the wave of berserker momentum, Raging Slayers is a deadly and flexible option that pairs especially well with Kamandora’s crew but brings value across the wider meta too.
Blood flows in Embergard, and Khorne is watching.
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In 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 greatness can echo across continents.
Australia has entered the arena. And it is here to win.
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At 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.
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In 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.
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In this episode, George sits down with Matt Penner to celebrate excess, elegance, and absolute domination after his win at the Alberta Grand Clash 2025 with The Thricefold Discord, paired with Blazing Assault and Countdown to Cataclysm. A master of precision and flair, Matt played a dazzling series of games that left his opponents reeling in the wake of Slaanesh’s perfection.
His victory not only secured a place in the spotlight but also earned him a coveted golden ticket to the World Championships of Warhammer.
Matt, the author behind the Set the Tempo blog featured on the Path to Glory website, shares the cunning and control that define his warband’s approach. Though recorded before the most recent rules update, the tactics discussed remain as sharp and seductive as ever. The Thricefold Discord were untouched, and their disharmony is far from over.
Prepare for a symphony of strikes and subtlety. The Dark Prince is pleased.
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In this episode, the team breaks down Realmstone Raiders, the latest Rivals deck to enter Warhammer Underworlds. With its unique raid mechanic and Emberstone fueled effects, this is the third deck in the new edition to introduce a plot card, shaking up what is possible in Rivals and Nemesis play alike.
we go card by card, diving into the strengths, pitfalls, and design quirks of the deck. From questionable surges to standout ploys like Manipulated Fate, we explore what makes this deck tick and where it stumbles. We also cover potential Nemesis pairings, debate whether it can compete with top contenders like Countdown to Cataclysm, and highlight which warbands might actually make this deck sing.
If you are curious about the newest deck to raid the scene, this episode has everything you need to know.
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