One Figure/weapon to beat Tyranids

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**Demogerg**

Elric of Grans wrote:I would say the size is quite probably the biggest problem. At 500 points, Space Marines struggle to fit anything in, whereas hoard armies like Orks and Tyranids can do just fine. I would suggest helping him build up to a larger force would go a long way. At 1000 points, I believe a Space Marines army could easily give a swarmy Nid army a good run for its money.

Agreed.

take the games up a notch.

Also, Hellfire rounds were made to kill nids (big bugs that is) so some sternguard or some sniper scouts with a heavy bolter couldn't hurt.