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Path to Glory
by Aman Khusro, George Athanail, and Mark Breault
The Warhammer Underworlds podcast that focuses on competitive gaming, player development, and community growth.
Episodes
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217: No Sleep Till Nova
Life hit harder than a fully upgraded Mollog, but Path to Glory is back. After a couple months away from the mic, the crew returns with a long-overdue NOVA recap featuring Samski, who survived a cursed travel day and still managed to roll straight from the airport into the Grand Clash. This…
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216: A Stands for Apex Predator
We've hit the top of the mountain. Time to find out who's standing at the top. The gang closes out their tier list series by diving into A Tier, the home of the game’s strongest and most reliable contenders. These are the warbands you expect to see at podiums, Grand Clashes, and high level…
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215: The Battle for B Tier
The tier list continues as the cast dives into the biggest and most contested section of the current meta: B Tier. From overlooked contenders and recent glow ups to old favorites still fighting for relevance, this is where some of Underworlds' most interesting warbands call home. Throughout the...
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214: The Big Bad Wolves of Maastricht
Fresh off his victory at the Maastricht Open, Filip joins the cast to break down the tournament, his path through the field, and why Rippa's Snarlfangs may be far stronger than many realized. From preparation and deck selection to navigating difficult matchups and a wolf-on-wolf final, this…
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213: Gone With the Wind - Thyrielle’s Zephyrites Review
A new breeze is blowing through Embergard as Thyrielle’s Zephyrites descend into Warhammer Underworlds, and the crew is here to break down one of the game’s most unique warbands yet. From airborne movement tricks to manipulating the battlefield with Tzul the fox spirit, this episode dives deep…
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212: The Tier List Returns - C & D Tier
Some warbands climb the mountain. Others get thrown off it. Path to Glory kicks off a brand-new Warhammer Underworlds tier list series by diving straight into the C and D tiers following the massive February update. George and Mark break down which warbands are struggling in the current meta…
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211: Winning the Copenhagen Grand Clash
Lekkit joins the show fresh off his win at the Copenhagen Grand Clash, breaking down why he chose Emberwatch with a Blazing Reckless build and how limited prep shaped that decision. He talks through key matchups, early game swing moments, and how he approached aggressive play while still managing...
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210: Warband Wisdom - Ephilim’s Pandaemonium
Change is inevitable in the Mortal Realms, and few embody it better than Ephilim’s Pandaemonium. Twisting fate, reshaping the battlefield, and overwhelming opponents through layered effects, this warband thrives on controlled chaos and careful planning. As such, the crew turn their focus to the...
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209: Five Straight: AdeptiCon Champions Again
In this episode, we recap AdeptiCon 2026, where George claimed the top spot with Kurnoth’s Heralds, and kept Path to Glory’s championship run alive for a fifth straight year. After Aman won twice, Mark added his own title, and George now secured his second, the Path to Glory crew has officially...
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208: Warband Wisdom - Kainan's Reapers
Warband Wisdom is back. After plenty of community demand, Path to Glory brings one of its classic deep dive formats into second edition, reviving the old Jonathan and Aman style of focused breakdowns with a detailed look at how specific warbands actually play on the table. George and Mark kick…
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207: Shadeborn Take Palm Springs US Open
Fresh off a win at the Warhammer Underworlds US Open in Palm Springs, Thomas “Saxthom” joins the show to break down the run that carried his Shadeborn to the top of the standings. George and Thomas dig into the aggressive Blazing and Raging pairing, the deck decisions behind a full kill plan, and...
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206: Greed Is Good: Nexus of Power Review
Treasure just got dangerous. Nexus of Power storms into Warhammer Underworlds with a brand-new Rivals deck built around one simple idea: if it shines, grab it! The new Covetous rule rewards fighters for fighting near treasure and turns Range 1 weapons into longer-reaching threats the moment a…
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205: Bone Tithe or Bone Dry? Thanatek’s Tithe Review
The Ossiarch Bonereapers march into Embergard, and Path to Glory is cracking open Thanatek’s Tithe in full. This new Flex warband brings cadaver tokens, soul-linked attacks, resurrection tricks, and a Rivals deck built around harvesting “truebone” for Nagash’s grand design. On paper, it’s a…
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204: The Big February Rebalance
A massive Warhammer Underworlds update has landed, and Path to Glory is diving straight into the meat and potatoes. The latest FAQ and FAR deliver meaningful balance shifts, targeted warband reworks, timing clarifications, and real movement in the competitive landscape. This is not a minor tune…
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203: New Year, Same Show: Community Questions and the State of Underworlds
Path to Glory kicks off 2026 after its annual January break with a community-driven return episode built entirely around listener questions. The warband bounces between hobby talk, personal goals, and off-topic favorites before settling into a meaty discussion on Warhammer Underworlds itself. The...
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202: Secret Santa Showdown
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,...
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201: Underworlds in 2025, A Year in Review
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…
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200: Michael Kislyi on his Second-Place Worlds Run
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…
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199: World Champion Jaroslaw “Nocturnis” Kwasniewski on Winning With Wurmspat
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....
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198: World Champs 2025 Retrospective
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…
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197: Pre-Worlds Chaos - The FAQ Strikes Back
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...
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196: Deadly Synergy – Linked Blades and Leapfrogging Plays
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…
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195: Hunting Grounds Rivals Deck – Plotless Punch and Counterpunch
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...
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194: Spitewood Box Review - Two Warbands Enter the Weald
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…
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193: Nova Recap: Brawls, Brackets, and Banter
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...
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192: Nova Prep and Predictions
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...
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191: Embergard Tier List Part 3
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.…
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190: Nemesis Deckbuilding Deep Dive
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...
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189: Champions of the World - Team Italy’s WTC Triumph
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...
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188: Kamandora's Blades & Raging Slayers Rivals Deck
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...
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187: Australia Claims Canada's Crown at CTC
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…
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186: June Balance Update
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…
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185: Embergard Tier List Part 2
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...
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184: Set the Tempo with Matt Penner: Alberta Grand Clash 2025 Champion
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…
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183: Realmstone Raiders
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...
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182: Knives of the Crone
Knives out! In this episode, we take a blood soaked dive into Knives of the Crone, the latest warband to join Warhammer Underworlds. We start with a review of their fighter cards and warscroll, digging into the deadly synergy behind Kaena Vix and her prophetic disciples of Morai-Heg. With Rituals...
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181: Embergard Tier List Part 1
In 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....
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180: Winning AdeptiCon 2025 & Taking Tithes
In 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…
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179: Pre-AdeptiCon Meta Talk
The 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...
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178: Golden Ticket at Warhammer Worlds Nemesis Grand Clash
In today’s episode, George sits down with longtime friend of the show, and our very first patron, Val! Fresh off an action-packed weekend at Warhammer World, Val shares his journey through two fierce events, where he not only stomped the competition to win one tournament (securing a Golden Ticket...
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177: Edge of the Knife
In 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...
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176: Borgit's Beastgrabbaz
The grots are loose! In this episode, we take a deep dive intoBorgit’s Beastgrabbaz, perhaps the sneakiest, squirmiest warband to scuttle intoWarhammer Underworlds. These cunning critters may be small, but they’ve got big plans - mostly involving traps, tricks, and their not-so-bright Troggoth...
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175: January 2025 FaR & Errata
The latestWarhammer Underworlds update has arrived, and it’s a big one! In this episode, we dive into the January FaR, Errata, and FAQ, breaking down all the key changes and what they mean for the game. From the shifts in the Forsaken list to massive changes for the Gorechosen, this update shakes...
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174: Champion to Champion: An Interview with Daniele Gorini the New World Champion
In this special episode, Aman sits down with Daniele Gorini, the winner of the Warhammer Underworlds World Championship. We delve into his gaming journey, preparation for the event, key matches, mindset, and even the superstitions that guided him along the way. This was a heartfelt conversation...
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173: World Championships of Warhammer 2024
The gang reunites to relive their journey at the Warhammer Underworlds 2024 World Championships! This episode dives deep into our preparation, games, and overall tournament experience, capped off with reflections on lessons learned. Representing their factions with pride, the team brought Myari's...
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172: Jaws of Itzl & Grandfather's Gardeners
Prepare for a wild ride as we delve into the latest additions to Warhammer Underworlds! The Jaws of Itzl, led by the ferocious Sunblood Kro-Jax, fight with primal strength while struggling to follow their trapped Starmaster's cryptic commands. Opposing them are Grandfather's Gardeners, with...
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171: Brethren of the Bolt, Cyreni's Razors, Daggok's Stab-ladz, & The Skinnerkin
13 warbands have been reborn in the fires of the second edition. Joins us as we review 4 of them: Brethren of the Bolt, Cyreni's Razors, Daggok's Stab-ladz, and The Skinnerkin. As we breakdown those fighter cards and warscrolls, we can't help but share our thoughts on the power level these…
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170: The Emberwatch & Zikkit's Tunnelpack
Leading the charge into the new edition, we have two brand-new warbands: The Emberwatch are a trio of no-nonsense stormcast who protect the tunnels beneath the ruined city of Embergard. They are joined by Zikkit's Tunnelpack - band of devious and self-interested skavin who will let nothing stand…
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169: How the Rules Changed in 2nd Edition
Joins us as we breakdown the major, and minor, rules changes as the game transitions into the new age of Warhammer Underworlds 2nd edition! We take a no-nonsense approach as we break everything down and share our candid thoughts. We're excited! So while positive, we still do our due diligence and...
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168: Even More Embergard Hype
Yes, we're back with EVEN MORE HYPE! The gang is joined by co-founder Jonathan Davis as we break down and discuss the recently revealed updates to the new edition. We also wish list which warbands we'd like to see come back. Will Jonathan come back, too?...
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The Warhammer Underworlds podcast that focuses on competitive gaming, player development, and community growth.
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Path to Glory is created and hosted by Aman Khusro, George Athanail, and Mark Breault.
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