Atlantic City Open 2026: Stephen Takes Soulblight Gravelords to the ACO Warzone
Our own Stephen D. heads to the Atlantic City Open 2026 this weekend, representing our community in both the Age of Sigmar doubles tournament and the singles grand tournament. After a strong competitive showing last year, he's looking to make another deep run with two distinct Soulblight Gravelords armies designed for different battlefield challenges.
Whether you're following competitive Warhammer Age of Sigmar, cheering on local players, or looking for tournament insights from one of our own, we'll be tracking Stephen's progress throughout the weekend at one of the biggest events on the tournament calendar.
Stephen's Atlantic City Open 2026 Schedule
Friday: Age of Sigmar Doubles Tournament
Stephen kicks off the weekend in the Age of Sigmar Doubles Tournament, teaming up with a partner and bringing the relentless undead legions of the Soulblight Gravelords.
For doubles play, he'll be running the Deathmarch battle formation, focusing on what Soulblight does best: overwhelming opponents with wave after wave of undead warriors.
Key Features of the Army:
- Soulblight Gravelords
- Deathmarch Battle Formation
- Massive Skeleton Warrior presence
- Strong board control and objective pressure
- Durable units that keep returning to the fight
With "lots of skeletons" marching across the battlefield, Stephen's strategy centers on attrition, board presence, and forcing opponents to deal with an endless tide of undead infantry.
Saturday & Sunday: Age of Sigmar Singles Grand Tournament
The main event begins Saturday as Stephen enters the highly competitive Atlantic City Open Age of Sigmar Singles Grand Tournament.
For singles play, he's switching gears while staying loyal to the Soulblight Gravelords faction.
Bacchanal of Blood Leads the Charge
Stephen's Grand Tournament list is built around the Bacchanal of Blood battle formation, a more aggressive approach that leverages the faction's powerful vampire heroes and devastating combat potential.
At the heart of the army stands Prince Vhordrai, one of the most iconic and feared vampire lords in the Mortal Realms.
Singles Tournament Army Highlights:
- Soulblight Gravelords
- Bacchanal of Blood Battle Formation
- Prince Vhordrai as the centerpiece model
- High-impact combat threats
- Aggressive battlefield control
- Elite vampire-led strategy
Prince Vhordrai brings exceptional combat power, mobility, and leadership to the army, making him a formidable centerpiece capable of turning the tide of battle in a single decisive engagement.
Why Soulblight Gravelords Remain a Competitive Threat
The Soulblight Gravelords continue to be one of the most popular factions in competitive Age of Sigmar thanks to their unique combination of:
- Powerful heroes
- Resilient infantry
- Strong objective play
- Army-wide synergies
- Flexible list-building options
Stephen's choice to field two different battle formations across the weekend demonstrates the faction's versatility, adapting to the unique demands of doubles and singles competition.
Follow Stephen's ACO 2026 Journey
We'll be providing updates throughout the weekend as Stephen battles through the Atlantic City Open.
Can the Deathmarch formation grind through the Doubles Tournament field on Friday? Will Prince Vhordrai lead the Soulblight Gravelords to a top finish in the Singles Grand Tournament?
After a successful competitive season and a strong performance last year, Stephen is ready to put his undead legions to the test once again against some of the best Age of Sigmar players in the country.
Stay tuned for army photos, match results, tournament highlights, and live coverage from Atlantic City throughout the weekend.
