This is a great-value box set that gives you an immediate collection of fantastic Tyranid miniatures. In one battle the Pharos device became overloaded, sending a psychic signal out in all directions. This won the battle for the loyalists – but it also burnt like a lighthouse for any psychic entity stalking the cold dark between galaxies. Now no longer mandatory in a competitive match, the Swarmlord offers increased tactical flexibility including a “commander” full re-roll and the ability to make one CORE unit Objective Secured or count as double models if it already is. Swarmie also gets an extra deny, because its brain is so smart. As always this model is most comfortable in melee, preferably with mid-sized elite models where its D3 swords are going to do the most good. This model is much tougher than its previous version ( like the normal Hive Tyrant ), but lost its incredible melee 3++ for a “normal” 4++ and the ability to ignore the damage from the first failed save of the turn. This is still not terrible, but the weight of failed saves is going to come down on it harder than it used to and wise opponents are going to try to force small damage first to push through the bigger hits once it can no longer ignore them.

Rarefied Enhancements (1CP) – Give a Relic to a CHARACTER that is not your WARLORD . Standard codex strat, but there’s a lot of good relics out there. A All Monsters in the Crusher Stampede Detachment get +1 to hitonce their unit is below Starting Strength: if they start as a unit with one model, that means as soon as they’ve taken a wound. Once below half strength (ie, they’ve lost half their wounds), they get +1 to wound as well. A Tyranid Crusher Stampede is a heaving mass of muscle and chitin, the largest Tyranid warbeasts directed against an enemy strongpoint.It’s filled with monsters: Carnifexes and their Screamer Killer cousins, Tyrannofexes, Exocrines, Hive Tyrants, the dreaded Norn Emissary, and more… It took ten thousand years before the Tyranids even breached the edges of the Milky Way. Now, however, they are here, and they’re not likely to leave.Gorgon is a poisonous fleet and it really shows in their bonuses, as it can tear down monsters and tough infantry in a sea of toxic talons but is going to have trouble against mechanized opponents. This is another fleet that really benefits large numbers of infantry and where Devourers might actually find some use ( probably not). Competitively, Gorgon sits at sixth out of seven Hive Fleets. WhileHarvester units are in range of an objective that the Tyranid player controls, they will regenerateTyranid units, healing lostwounds or returning infantry models to play. A smaller-scaled version of Dark Imperium, Know No Fear still includes some nice items for the money. It has a handful of Death Guard and Primaris Space Marine models (31 in total, broken down into 14 Space Marines and 17 Death Guards), the box doubles as the terrain in the form of an Imperial shrine, and there’s a two-sided gaming surface with detailed artwork. These little jerks have been given a shot in the arm this edition, improving their armour save to a 5+ and toting legitimately dangerous S5 AP-1 guns. When the codex first hit the power on fleshborers was a surprise, as the Armour of Contempt rule had not yet hit. Now that many factions can waive the AP on their guns, Termagants do feel slightly overcosted for what you’ Even though the Tyranids are one of the oldest armies in Warhammer 40k,the Imperium of Man knows precious little about them. The reason for this is simple; if you encounter them, you either kill them or you die. There’s no opportunity to ask questions afterwards. But there’s plenty of Tyranids Lore.

Warlord Trait: Monstrous Hunger – An unmodified roll of 6 to wound inflicts a mortal wound in addition to normal damage. It’s not terrible, but the potential damage output from this is minimal compared to the survivability/utility you can get from the other options. C Norn Emissaries have self control and individuality unlike anything else in the hive fleet. Their role is to eliminate or abduct enemy commanders with their physical mightand psychic prowess. Predator Instincts – The model can perform a Heroic Intervention within 6″ horizontally and 5″ vertically. Applied to speedier MONSTER models this can be very useful, especially for staking out an objective since you can guarantee they will make it to combat with any enemy units that try to toe-in. B Pheromone Trail (1CP) – Select one enemy unit within 6″ of a LICTOR model during the Charge phase. Each time a friendly unit attempts a charge that targets that unit add 2 to the roll result. If you’re fielding a LICTOR ( likely Deathleaper), this is a great utility strat you can make some good plays with in the right circumstance. B Adaptive Biology – Your WARLORD has a 5+ feel no pain. If you’re looking for durability over utility, this is not a bad choice on MONSTER units, especially the “less tough” Winged Hive Tyrant. Allows you to focus your Catalyst on a secondary unit. B+ Hive Mind DisciplineOverall, this make Tyranids flexible. The free Detachment provided in Index Tyranids can take on all comers, as you’re able to swap out the bonuses it provides after you see your opponent’s army list. Then, whichever part of the Tyranids range you want to build your army around, you’ll find a Detachment to support them. What followed was a series of apocalyptic wars against these all-consuming hordes that doomed numerous planets and entire star-systems. Notable battles include the devastation of the Aeldari Craftworld Iyanden, the destruction of the Scythes of the Emperor Space Marines Chapter, and the near-obliteration of the Blood Angels and their successors. Perhaps the most famous conflict was the Battle for Macragge, in which the entire Ultramarines 1st Company died to a man defending the planet’s polar fortress. Note that the models that can use these abilities are based on a KEYWORD , which means both the Swarmlord and Winged Hive Tyrant have access to Relentless Ferocity by virtue of having the HIVE TYRANT keyword. This, right here, is THE Synaptic Imperative . All others pale in comparison to the capability to reduce incoming damage for a round by up to 33-50%*. Typically utilized in the first turn unless you or your opponent are playing really cagey, apply this imperative when you’re going to be taking the heaviest fire. Competitively, it’s almost assumed that you’re going to be fielding a unit of Zoanthropes for this every time. The actual unit its tied to is great on its own, but if it was just 150pts for this alone it might still be worth it. It’s that good. Use it. A+

Why play them: Deploy your units, insert tank shells and ordnance into your enemies’ nether regions, and use your infantry as human walls. Astra Militarum coined the phrase “leaf blower army,” in the sense that playing them is like starting up a leaf blower, pointing it at the tabletop, and blowing your opponent’s models off it. Suggested starting kits: Battlewagon, Meganobz, Ork Warboss Grukk’s Boss Mob, Ork Tanksbustas, Ork Boyz, Ork Warbiker Mob This Tyranid Hive Fleet was smaller than most but became a juggernaut through smart, stealthy methods. Its Tyranids would hurl their spores at unsuspecting planets; their submerged Norn-Queens breeding an army out of the ground itself, burrowing and forming networks under the feet of their enemies before rising to feast. This Hive Fleet has since been largely destroyed, but given Tryanids’ nature, it’s impossible to ever be certain of their destruction. Psychic Power: Hive Nexus (WC 7) – Allows one CORE unit to benefit from an inactive Synaptic Imperative . This took a bit of a nerf, as it was being abused by Maleceptors, but it is still a really damn good power to have on hand. There are a number of Synaptic Imperatives that are useful at any given time, and being capable of doling them out as-needed ( without a reuse limit) is very strong. Indefinitely 5++ Tyranid Warriors, anyone? A Overview: The Ork philosophy is this: killing things. That’s it. They worship two gods: Gork and Mork. Gork is brutal but kunnin’, and Mork is kunnin’, but brutal. The Orks are rumored as the most psychically gifted race, though they don’t realize it, or just don’t care. For example, since Orks believe that red vehicles go faster, they actually do.

Hive Predator (1CP) – Give a Warlord Trait to a CHARACTER. Same deal here, there are great traits and its probably worth a spend here. A Strategic Ploy Stratagems The Tyranidswere drawn to our galaxyby the Horus Heresy, despite having no interest in the eternal war between mankind and Chaos. During Horus’ rebellion, the Pharos device was found – a beacon that allowed Ultramarine ships, among others, to sail the tides of the immaterium during a period of intense warp storms. Psychic Power: Psychic Shriek (WC 6) – Select one enemy unit either in Synaptic Link range or within 18″ of the PSYKER. Roll a d6 for every HYRDRA INFANTRY within 3″ of the unit and 3d6 for every HYDRA MONSTER within 3″. Every result of 5+ inflicts a mortal wound ( up to a maximum of 6). If you’re already swarming an enemy line, this power can go a good way toward tearing down tougher models. It’s a little awkward in terms of how many models you’re actually going to get within 3″ if they’re not engaged, but the Hive Fleet has speed on its side. B+ This guide will help steer you towards the best starter kits as well as providing a simple glossary (further down) of the people, parts, and basic rules of any Warhammer tabletop experience. The starter sets themselves often come with bonus items, so it's worth considering those before making your final choice. Warlord Trait: Insidious Threat – One unit within Synaptic Link range of the bearer can ignore the benefits of cover. Another situational capability for the Hive Fleet, but potentially very helpful in digging out some of the tougher units that can rely on cover for added bonuses. Worth the CP? Probably not. C-

Once you have a few Combat Patrol games under your belt and you’re ready to go from a small swarm to a fully-fledged hive fleet, you might be wondering where you want to go next. Warlord Trait: One Step Ahead – If the Warlord is on the table, gain 1CP for any Stratagem used by an opponent on a 5+. This is the only method of farming CP Tyranids have access to and on average is going to net you more returned than you’ll be spending for the trait. Bear in mind, the return on this depends heavily on how frequently your opponent uses Stratagems. If they blow them all in one or two turns, you’re not going to getting as many, but the constant CP-drip in Nephilim helps encourage more moderated spend. Best to place it on a easy-to-hide non-Warlord character such as a Neurothrope using Hive Predator . B The quintessential Tyranid force is an Endless Swarm of warrior beasts hurling themselves into the guns of their foe, utterly heedless of their own mortality. Thisforce is a rapid-moving tide of Hormagaunts, Termagants and Neurogaunts, accompanied by swarms of chittering Gargoyles.Acrylic model paints : colors depend entirely on your preferences. Vallejo and Formula P3 are stalwart alternatives to Games Workshop. These rules apply to any detachment that only include HIVE TENDRIL models ( excluding UNALIGNED if fortifications are your thing). This section mostly covers some of the housekeeping normal codex stuff. Rare Organisms The Neurotyrant is equipped with what is, functionally, a powerful psychic flamethrower. It can provide up to two Tyranid Units with ‘Synaptic Relays’ which keep them within synapse range even if they move away from synapse creatures.