Wira Meta Report October 28 - November 2, 2025
Wira Meta Report October 28 - November 2, 2025 - By Shaz
Last Week's Event Showcase
A pretty light week possibly owing to the upcoming WCW Atlanta. I've picked three of the larger events to showcase.
Mad Alpacalypse Warhammer 40k Major (86 players)
Winner: Kennith! Onyeabor – Tyranids (Subterrenean Assault)
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Hive Fleet Moby Thicc (2000 points) Tyranids Strike Force (2000 points) Subterranean Assault CHARACTERS Hyperadapted Raveners (180 points) • 1x Ravener Prime • Warlord • 1x Prime claws and talons • Enhancement: Vanguard Intellect • 4x Raveners • 4x Ravener heavy claws and talons 1x Venom bolt Trygon (160 points) • Subterranean Assault Keywords: Character • 1x Bio-electric pulse 1x Trygon scything talons • Enhancement: Trygon Prime OTHER DATASHEETS Biovores (50 points) • 1x Chitin-barbed limbs 1x Spore Mine launcher Exocrine (140 points) • 1x Bio-plasmic cannon 1x Powerful limbs Lictor (60 points) • 1x Lictor claws and talons Lictor (60 points) • 1x Lictor claws and talons Neurogaunts (45 points) • 1x Neurogaunt Nodebeast • 1x Chitinous claws and teeth • 10x Neurogaunt • 10x Chitinous claws and teeth Norn Emissary (260 points) • 1x Monstrous rending claws 1x Monstrous scything talons 1x Psychic Tendril Norn Emissary (260 points) • 1x Monstrous rending claws 1x Monstrous scything talons 1x Psychic Tendril Norn Emissary (260 points) • 1x Monstrous rending claws 1x Monstrous scything talons 1x Psychic Tendril Raveners (125 points) • 5x Ravener • 5x Ravener claws and talons Tyrannofex (200 points) • 1x Powerful limbs 1x Rupture cannon 1x Stinger salvoes Tyrannofex (200 points) • 1x Powerful limbs 1x Rupture cannon 1x Stinger salvoes
Runner Up: Edwin Cho – Orks (War Horde)
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All Ghaz no brakes (1995 points) Orks Strike Force (2000 points) War Horde CHARACTERS Beastboss (80 points) • 1x Beast Snagga klaw 1x Beastchoppa 1x Shoota Big Mek (95 points) • 1x Drilla 1x Kustom mega-blasta • Enhancement: Follow Me Ladz Boss Snikrot (75 points) • 1x Mork’s Teeth 1x Slugga Ghazghkull Thraka (235 points) • 1x Ghazghkull Thraka • Warlord • 1x Gork’s Klaw 1x Mork’s Roar • 1x Makari • 1x Makari’s stabba Mek (45 points) • 1x Killsaw 1x Kustom mega-slugga Warboss (95 points) • 1x Attack squig 1x Kombi-weapon 1x Power klaw 1x Twin sluggas • Enhancement: Headwoppa’s Killchoppa Zodgrod Wortsnagga (90 points) • 1x Da Grabzappa 1x Squigstoppa BATTLELINE Beast Snagga Boyz (95 points) • 9x Beast Snagga Boy • 9x Choppa 9x Slugga • 1x Beast Snagga Nob • 1x Power snappa 1x Slugga Boyz (170 points) • 19x Boy • 19x Choppa 19x Slugga • 1x Boss Nob • 1x Power klaw 1x Slugga DEDICATED TRANSPORTS Trukk (70 points) • 1x Big shoota 1x Spiked wheels 1x Wreckin’ ball Trukk (70 points) • 1x Big shoota 1x Spiked wheels 1x Wreckin’ ball Trukk (70 points) • 1x Big shoota 1x Spiked wheels 1x Wreckin’ ball OTHER DATASHEETS Breaka Boyz (140 points) • 1x Boss Nob • 1x Choppa 1x Rokkit pistol 1x Smash hammer • 5x Breaka Boy • 4x Smash hammer 1x Tankhammer Flash Gitz (80 points) • 1x Ammo Runt • 1x Kaptin • 1x Choppa 1x Snazzgun • 4x Flash Git • 4x Choppa 4x Snazzgun Gretchin (80 points) • 20x Gretchin • 20x Close combat weapon 20x Grot blasta • 2x Runtherd • 2x Runtherd tools 2x Slugga Gretchin (40 points) • 10x Gretchin • 10x Close combat weapon 10x Grot blasta • 1x Runtherd • 1x Runtherd tools 1x Slugga Kommandos (120 points) • 1x Bomb Squig 1x Distraction Grot • 9x Kommando • 1x Breacha ram 8x Choppa 8x Slugga • 1x Boss Nob • 1x Power klaw 1x Slugga Stormboyz (65 points) • 4x Stormboy • 4x Choppa 4x Slugga • 1x Boss Nob • 1x Power klaw 1x Slugga Tankbustas (140 points) • 1x Boss Nob • 1x Choppa 1x Rokkit pistol 1x Smash hammer • 5x Tankbusta • 5x Close combat weapon 1x Pulsa Rokkit 5x Rokkit launcha Tankbustas (140 points) • 1x Boss Nob • 1x Choppa 1x Rokkit pistol 1x Smash hammer • 5x Tankbusta • 5x Close combat weapon 1x Pulsa Rokkit 5x Rokkit launcha Exported with App Version: v1.43.0 (102), Data Version: v705
LDXP Tacoma 2025 Grand Tournament (70 players)
Winner: Caleb Smith – Astra Militarum (Combined Arms)
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CADIA STANDS! . . . just in a lot more places than it used to . . . +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + FACTION KEYWORD: Imperium - Astra Militarum + DETACHMENT: Combined Arms (Lethal Hits) + TOTAL ARMY POINTS: 2000pts + + WARLORD: Char2: Ursula Creed + ENHANCEMENT: Grand Strategist (on Char4: Rogal Dorn Commander) + NUMBER OF UNITS: 18 + SECONDARY: - Bring It Down: (7x2) + (1x4) - Assassination: 4 Characters - Cull The Horde: 1x5 (before leaders attached) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Char1: 6x Gaunt’s Ghosts (100 pts) • 5x Tanith Ghost 1 with Tanith Ghost, Bragg's autocannon, Straight silver knife 1 with Tanith Ghost, Corbec's hot-shot lascarbine, Straight silver knife 1 with Tanith Ghost, Larkin's long-las, Straight silver knife 1 with Tanith Ghost, Lascarbine, Mkoll's straight silver knife 1 with Tanith Ghost, Rawne's lascarbine, Straight silver knife • 1x Ibram Gaunt: Bolt pistol, Gaunt's chainsword Char2: 1x Ursula Creed (85 pts): Warlord, Duty and Vengeance, Power weapon Char3: 5x Cadian Command Squad (65 pts) • 4x Cadian Veteran Guardsman 1 with Cadian Veteran Guardsman (Regimental Standard), Power fist, Plasma pistol 1 with Master vox, Cadian Veteran Guardsman (Regimental Standard), Close combat weapon, Lasgun 1 with Medi-pack, Cadian Veteran Guardsman (Regimental Standard), Close combat weapon, Lasgun 1 with Cadian Veteran Guardsman (Regimental Standard), Close combat weapon, Lasgun, Regimental standard • 1x Cadian Commander: Power fist, Plasma pistol Char4: 1x Rogal Dorn Commander (290 pts): Armoured tracks, Heavy stubber, Pulveriser cannon, 2x Meltagun, 2x Multi-melta, Coaxial autocannon, Oppressor cannon Enhancement: Grand Strategist (+15 pts) 10x Cadian Shock Troops (65 pts) • 9x Shock Trooper 6 with Shock Trooper, Close combat weapon, Lasgun 1 with Vox-caster, Shock Trooper, Close combat weapon, Lasgun 1 with Shock Trooper, Close combat weapon, Meltagun 1 with Shock Trooper, Close combat weapon, Plasma gun • 1x Shock Trooper Sergeant: Bolt pistol, Chainsword 10x Catachan Jungle Fighters (65 pts) • 9x Jungle Fighter 6 with Catachan Jungle Fighter, Close combat weapon, Lasgun 2 with Catachan Jungle Fighter, Close combat weapon, Flamer 1 with Vox-caster, Catachan Jungle Fighter, Close combat weapon, Lasgun • 1x Jungle Fighter Sergeant: Close combat weapon, Laspistol 20x Death Korps of Krieg (145 pts) • 18x Death Korps Trooper 10 with Death Korps of Krieg, Close combat weapon, Lasgun 2 with Death Korps of Krieg Medi-pack, Death Korps of Krieg, Close combat weapon, Lasgun 2 with Vox-caster, Death Korps of Krieg, Close combat weapon, Lasgun 2 with Death Korps of Krieg, Close combat weapon, Flamer 2 with Death Korps of Krieg, Close combat weapon, Meltagun • 2x Death Korps Watchmaster: 2 with Power weapon, Plasma pistol 10x Kasrkin (110 pts) • 9x Kasrkin Trooper 2 with Kasrkin, Close combat weapon, Hot-shot lasgun 1 with Melta mine, Kasrkin, Close combat weapon, Hot-shot laspistol 1 with Kasrkin, Close combat weapon, Hot-shot marksman rifle 1 with Vox-caster, Kasrkin, Close combat weapon, Hot-shot lasgun 2 with Kasrkin, Close combat weapon, Meltagun 2 with Kasrkin, Close combat weapon, Plasma gun • 1x Kasrkin Sergeant: Power weapon, Plasma pistol 10x Kasrkin (110 pts) • 9x Kasrkin Trooper 2 with Kasrkin, Close combat weapon, Hot-shot lasgun 1 with Melta mine, Kasrkin, Close combat weapon, Hot-shot laspistol 1 with Kasrkin, Close combat weapon, Hot-shot marksman rifle 1 with Vox-caster, Kasrkin, Close combat weapon, Hot-shot lasgun 2 with Kasrkin, Close combat weapon, Meltagun 2 with Kasrkin, Close combat weapon, Plasma gun • 1x Kasrkin Sergeant: Power weapon, Plasma pistol 10x Kasrkin (110 pts) • 9x Kasrkin Trooper 2 with Kasrkin, Close combat weapon, Hot-shot lasgun 1 with Melta mine, Kasrkin, Close combat weapon, Hot-shot laspistol 1 with Kasrkin, Close combat weapon, Hot-shot marksman rifle 1 with Vox-caster, Kasrkin, Close combat weapon, Hot-shot lasgun 2 with Kasrkin, Close combat weapon, Meltagun 2 with Kasrkin, Close combat weapon, Plasma gun • 1x Kasrkin Sergeant: Power weapon, Plasma pistol 5x Ratlings (60 pts): 5 with Close combat weapon, Sniper rifle 1x Hellhound (125 pts): Hunter-killer missile, Inferno cannon, Multi-melta, Armoured tracks 1x Leman Russ Battle Tank (185 pts): Armoured tracks, Leman Russ battle cannon, Hunter-killer missile, Lascannon, 2x Multi-melta, Heavy stubber 1x Leman Russ Battle Tank (185 pts): Armoured tracks, Leman Russ battle cannon, Hunter-killer missile, Lascannon, 2x Multi-melta, Heavy stubber 1x Scout Sentinels (55 pts): Close combat weapon, Hunter-killer missile, Sentinel chainsaw, Lascannon 1x Chimera (85 pts): Armoured tracks, Lasgun array, Hunter-killer missile, Heavy flamer, Heavy flamer, Heavy stubber 1x Chimera (85 pts): Armoured tracks, Lasgun array, Hunter-killer missile, Heavy flamer, Heavy flamer, Heavy stubber 1x Taurox (75 pts): Armoured tracks, Twin autocannon, Storm bolter
Runner Up: Chris Jung – Leagues of Votann (Hearthband)
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Behold! The great wisdom of the Votann GPT-5 ancestor core! "Ah, I see exactly what you’re going for—you want a deliberately terrible, almost comically self-sabotaging Hearthband list for the LDXP Tacoma GT. Perfect, I can craft something that’s absurdly unplayable yet legal enough to exist. Here’s a list designed to go 0-6:" Leagues of Votann Strike Force (2000 points) Hearthband CHARACTERS Ûthar the Destined (95 points) • Warlord • 1x Blade of the Ancestors 1x Rampart Crest 1x Volkanite disintegrator Kâhl (80 points) • 1x Mass gauntlet 1x Teleport Crest 1x Volkanite disintegrator • Enhancement: Ironskein BATTLELINE Hearthkyn Warriors (100 points) • 1x Theyn • 1x Autoch-pattern bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Theyn’s melee weapon 1x Theyn’s pistol 1x Weavefield crest • 9x Hearthkyn Warrior • 9x Autoch-pattern bolt pistol 9x Close combat weapon 1x HYLas auto rifle 1x HYLas rotary cannon 7x Ion blaster Hearthkyn Warriors (100 points) • 1x Theyn • 1x Autoch-pattern bolt pistol 1x Close combat weapon 1x Theyn’s melee weapon 1x Theyn’s pistol 1x Weavefield crest • 9x Hearthkyn Warrior • 9x Autoch-pattern bolt pistol 9x Close combat weapon 1x HYLas auto rifle 1x HYLas rotary cannon 7x Ion blaster DEDICATED TRANSPORTS Kapricus Carrier (75 points) • 1x Armoured hull 1x Magna-coil autocannon 1x Twin magna‑coil autocannon 1x Smoke Launcher Sagitaur (95 points) • 1x Armoured wheels 1x HYLas beam cannon 1x Twin bolt cannon OTHER DATASHEETS Brôkhyr Thunderkyn (80 points) • 3x Brôkhyr Thunderkyn • 3x Close combat weapon 3x Graviton blast cannon Brôkhyr Thunderkyn (80 points) • 3x Brôkhyr Thunderkyn • 3x Close combat weapon 3x Graviton blast cannon Brôkhyr Thunderkyn (80 points) • 3x Brôkhyr Thunderkyn • 3x Close combat weapon 3x Graviton blast cannon Einhyr Hearthguard (135 points) • 1x Hesyr • 1x EtaCarn plasma gun 1x Exoarmour grenade launcher 1x Graviton hammer 1x Teleport Crest • 4x Einhyr Hearthguard • 4x Concussion gauntlet 4x EtaCarn plasma gun 4x Exoarmour grenade launcher Einhyr Hearthguard (135 points) • 1x Hesyr • 1x EtaCarn plasma gun 1x Exoarmour grenade launcher 1x Graviton hammer 1x Teleport Crest • 4x Einhyr Hearthguard • 4x Concussion gauntlet 4x EtaCarn plasma gun 4x Exoarmour grenade launcher Einhyr Hearthguard (135 points) • 1x Hesyr • 1x Concussion gauntlet 1x EtaCarn plasma gun 1x Exoarmour grenade launcher 1x Teleport Crest • 4x Einhyr Hearthguard • 4x Concussion gauntlet 4x EtaCarn plasma gun 4x Exoarmour grenade launcher Hekaton Land Fortress (240 points) • 1x Armoured wheels 1x Heavy magna-rail cannon 1x MATR autocannon 1x Panspectral Scanner 2x Twin bolt cannon Hekaton Land Fortress (240 points) • 1x Armoured wheels 1x Heavy magna-rail cannon 1x MATR autocannon 1x Panspectral Scanner 2x Twin bolt cannon Hernkyn Pioneers (80 points) • 3x Hernkyn Pioneer • 3x Bolt revolver 3x Bolt shotgun 1x HYLas rotary cannon 3x Magna-coil autocannon 1x Panspectral Scanner 3x Plasma knife 1x Rollbar Searchlight Hernkyn Pioneers (80 points) • 3x Hernkyn Pioneer • 3x Bolt revolver 3x Bolt shotgun 1x HYLas rotary cannon 3x Magna-coil autocannon 1x Panspectral Scanner 3x Plasma knife 1x Rollbar Searchlight Hernkyn Pioneers (80 points) • 3x Hernkyn Pioneer • 3x Bolt revolver 3x Bolt shotgun 1x HYLas rotary cannon 3x Magna-coil autocannon 1x Panspectral Scanner 3x Plasma knife 1x Rollbar Searchlight Hernkyn Yaegirs (90 points) • 1x Yaegir Theyn • 1x Bolt revolver 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma knife • 9x Hernkyn Yaegir • 1x APM launcher 7x Bolt revolver 9x Close combat weapon 1x Magna-coil rifle 7x Plasma knife
MID-MO Maelstrom (41 players)
Winner: Tedd WIlliamson – Necrons (Starshatter Arsenal)
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Aza'gorod, I choose you! Gotta catch 'em all! (2000 points) Necrons Strike Force (2000 points) Starshatter Arsenal CHARACTERS C’tan Shard of the Nightbringer (305 points) • 1x Gaze of death 1x Scythe of the Nightbringer C’tan Shard of the Void Dragon (300 points) • 1x Canoptek tail blades 1x Spear of the Void Dragon 1x Voltaic storm Hexmark Destroyer (75 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Enmitic disintegrator pistols The Silent King (400 points) • 1x Szarekh • Warlord • 1x Sceptre of Eternal Glory 1x Staff of Stars 1x Weapons of the Final Triarch • 2x Triarchal Menhir • 2x Annihilator beam 2x Armoured bulk Transcendent C’tan (295 points) • 1x Crackling tendrils 1x Seismic assault Transcendent C’tan (295 points) • 1x Crackling tendrils 1x Seismic assault OTHER DATASHEETS Triarch Stalker (110 points) • 1x Heat ray 1x Stalker’s forelimbs Triarch Stalker (110 points) • 1x Heat ray 1x Stalker’s forelimbs Triarch Stalker (110 points) • 1x Heat ray 1x Stalker’s forelimbs
Runner Up: Kyle McCord – Dark Angels (Wrath of the Rock)
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Angels of the Roaring 🦁! (2000 points) Space Marines Dark Angels Strike Force (2000 points) Wrath of the Rock CHARACTERS Azrael (115 points) • 1x Lion’s Wrath 1x The Lion Helm 1x The Sword of Secrets Lieutenant with Combi-weapon (70 points) • 1x Combi-weapon 1x Paired combat blades Lion El’Jonson (315 points) • Warlord • 1x Arma Luminis 1x Fealty BATTLELINE Intercessor Squad (80 points) • 1x Intercessor Sergeant • 1x Astartes grenade launcher 1x Bolt pistol 1x Bolt rifle 1x Power fist • 4x Intercessor • 4x Bolt pistol 4x Bolt rifle 4x Close combat weapon OTHER DATASHEETS Centurion Devastator Squad (165 points) • 1x Devastator Centurion Sergeant • 1x Centurion fists 1x Centurion missile launcher 1x Twin lascannon • 2x Devastator Centurion • 2x Centurion fists 2x Centurion missile launcher 2x Twin lascannon Centurion Devastator Squad (165 points) • 1x Devastator Centurion Sergeant • 1x Centurion fists 1x Centurion missile launcher 1x Twin lascannon • 2x Devastator Centurion • 2x Centurion fists 2x Centurion missile launcher 2x Twin lascannon Deathwing Knights (250 points) • 1x Watcher in the Dark • 1x Knight Master • 1x Great weapon of the Unforgiven • 4x Deathwing Knight • 4x Mace of absolution Deathwing Knights (250 points) • 1x Watcher in the Dark • 1x Knight Master • 1x Great weapon of the Unforgiven • 4x Deathwing Knight • 4x Mace of absolution Incursor Squad (80 points) • 1x Incursor Sergeant • 1x Bolt pistol 1x Occulus bolt carbine 1x Paired combat blades • 4x Incursor • 4x Bolt pistol 1x Haywire Mine 4x Occulus bolt carbine 4x Paired combat blades Sternguard Veteran Squad (100 points) • 1x Sternguard Veteran Sergeant • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Power fist 1x Sternguard bolt pistol 1x Sternguard bolt rifle • 4x Sternguard Veteran • 4x Close combat weapon 4x Sternguard bolt pistol 3x Sternguard bolt rifle 1x Sternguard heavy bolter Storm Speeder Hammerstrike (125 points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Hammerstrike missile launcher 2x Krakstorm grenade launcher 1x Melta destroyer Vanguard Veteran Squad with Jump Packs (95 points) • 1x Vanguard Veteran Sergeant with Jump Pack • 1x Storm Shield 1x Vanguard Veteran weapon • 4x Vanguard Veteran with Jump Pack • 4x Storm Shield 4x Vanguard Veteran weapon Vanguard Veteran Squad with Jump Packs (95 points) • 1x Vanguard Veteran Sergeant with Jump Pack • 1x Storm Shield 1x Vanguard Veteran weapon • 4x Vanguard Veteran with Jump Pack • 4x Storm Shield 4x Vanguard Veteran weapon Vanguard Veteran Squad with Jump Packs (95 points) • 1x Vanguard Veteran Sergeant with Jump Pack • 1x Storm Shield 1x Vanguard Veteran weapon • 4x Vanguard Veteran with Jump Pack • 4x Storm Shield 4x Vanguard Veteran weapon
Faction Performance Overview (Oct Events)
data from https://40k-event-tracker.nuxt.dev/
Meta Report – October 2025
Top Performing Factions
According to recent tournament data for October 2025, faction win-rates in Warhammer 40K show some clear stand-outs and a few factions struggling.
- Adepta Sororitas are performing exceptionally well, recording a real win-percentage of around 55.22 %
- Adeptus Mechanicus likewise are at 55.49 %
This places both factions clearly above the “balanced” benchmark of 50 % win-rate and edging into what many consider “meta-dominant” territory.
Ad Mech: The Mechanicus continue their resurgence. The totality of changes through each slate have turned into tangible tournament success resulting in a high win-rate. Their style of play leans into strong ranged firepower and board control, which is currently favoured in the meta.
Adepta Sororitas: The Sisters of Battle are likewise in fine form. The dataslate commentary notes that they were generally happy with Sororitas but still gave Retributors a boost (+1 to Hit and Wound) alongside minor point drops. The result: a faction that is consistent, efficient and able to hold its own across mission types. Their win-rates place them as the strongest faction in many datasets, making them a very safe pick and one certainly worth watching heading into the next balance round.
Given this, for players looking to pick up a proven tournament-ready army, Ad Mech and Sororitas currently stand out as strong choices.
The Bottom of the Meta – Three Lowest Performing Factions
Emperor’s Children: The 43.6% win-rate suggests they are significantly below the meta standard. Their army structure is overly niche, reliant on specific synergies or opponent types, and vulnerable in the current mission/terrain environment. Being built around melee and alpha-strike tactics, they are suffering in a meta favouring shooting and board control.
Drukhari: At 42.4%, they have fallen further than many expected. Drukhari armies are highly mobile, aggressive and rely on punishing the opponent fast. In a meta where opponents are increasingly built for durability, objective control, and strong ranged firepower, mobility alone may not always convert into wins. They may also be suffering from tough match-ups against the dominant factions.
Imperial Knights: With a win-rate of 44.3%, IK are under-performing relative to expectations given their past prominence. It may be that the meta has now adapted to them and they are less efficient after the points nerfs. The current meta favours more flexible or numerous unit builds rather than a low unit count army.
Implications for Players & Game Balance
- If you’re choosing an army to compete, Ad Mech and Sororitas currently offer high value: strong win-rates, broad viability, and favourable meta positioning. They are not gimmicks; they’re proven.
- But be aware: because they are doing well, they may be targeted in the next balance dataslate for moderation. Their power-curve is high, so expect potential tweaks or cost increases.
- If you’re running one of the weaker factions (like Emperor’s Children, Drukhari, or Imperial Knights), don’t despair — under-performance also means opportunity. The meta is the closest it has ever been in 10th and any army is capable of pulling out wins, it would just need a lot more pilot skill expression to get the most out of these armies. They are also likely to be candidates for buffs or favourable adjustments in the next dataslate.
- The data and commentary both support the idea that shooting efficiency and board control over mobility/melee dependency are currently key drivers of success. Armies that adapt to sustained ranged dominance and objective focus will fare better, while those built primarily for melee or narrow synergy may struggle.
Final Thoughts
The October 2025 meta snapshot paints a fairly clear picture: two armies are currently punching above their weight (Sororitas & Ad Mech), while a few are significantly under-performing. For players and hobbyists, this means that if you’re chasing tournament results, going with what’s working makes sense but so does thinking one step ahead: if an underperforming faction gets a buff next dataslate, you might get an early advantage.
Sororitas and Ad Mech will draw attention; meanwhile the factions near the bottom will likely get looked at for support. Overall, the meta appears healthy and dynamic, with room for both established and off meta armies.