Warhammer 40K Preview: Paris Wargame Expo 2025 — Breaking Down the Meta and Top Armies to Watch

Nearly 400 players descend on Paris for one of the largest Warhammer 40K tournaments of the season. Here’s what to expect from the factions and meta.

After a relatively quiet weekend following the London Grand Tournament and the Las Vegas Open, the Warhammer 40K competitive scene returns in full force with the 2025 Paris Wargame Expo. This European powerhouse event features nearly 400 players, making it one of the largest Warhammer 40K tournaments of the season. With the World Championship approaching, this event promises to shape the meta and showcase the factions and armies that are performing at the highest level.

Paris Wargame Expo 2025 – Warhammer 40K Faction Breakdown

Here’s a look at the player distribution for the top factions at the Paris Wargame Expo:

With Death Guard topping the charts and World Eaters close behind, it seems Europe might be embracing a “Year of Chaos” more than other regions. Both factions have seen consistent play over the past month, and the Paris event gives them a real opportunity to assert dominance.

Death Guard and Chaos Factions Leading the Way in Warhammer 40K

Death Guard are currently the most-played faction at the event. Their combination of resilience, strong rules, and reliable performance makes them a strong contender to make the top cut — and potentially even win the tournament.

World Eaters have been steadily popular over the past few weeks, and while they haven’t always cracked the top spots at other major events, their aggressive playstyle makes them a threat in any meta-heavy tournament.

Aeldari Remain a Top Contender in Warhammer 40K Meta

The Aeldari army remains a consistent performer. Popular units like Fuegan, Fire Dragons, and Wave Serpents continue to dominate the battlefield, giving Aeldari players the tools to clear objectives and destroy enemy units with precision. Their ability to adapt and score through objectives makes them a faction to watch closely at the Paris Wargame Expo.

Mid-Tier Factions Show Healthy Balance

After the top three, player numbers drop slightly and spread across multiple factions in the teens and low twenties.

• Black Templars lead this group with 21 players.

• Space Marines follow with 19 players, showing that the meta remains balanced and no single faction dominates entirely.

The spread across mid-tier factions indicates a healthy, competitive environment where player choice and strategy matter more than any single dominant faction.

Sleeper Picks and Underrated Factions

While some factions dominate in player numbers, a few underrepresented armies may surprise during the event:

• Adepta Sororitas are performing strongly with excellent rules and synergy, making them a serious contender.

• Adeptus Mechanicus may have fewer players, but their ruleset is powerful and could deliver a sleeper performance.

• Grey Knights, T’au Empire, and Black Templars also bring strong tactical options, capable of competing with the meta favorites through clever deployment and playstyle.

What This Means for the Warhammer 40K Meta

The Paris Wargame Expo is shaping up to give us a clear snapshot of the European meta heading into the World Championships. With nearly 400 players and a diverse range of factions, we can expect exciting games, unexpected results, and perhaps a few underdogs making deep runs.

For competitive players and hobbyists alike, this tournament is a must-watch to see which factions are trending, what strategies dominate, and how the meta is evolving at the highest level.

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