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It seems to me that a lot of the more competitive 'Nid lists almost all rely on or at least heavily take advantage of psychic powers.

So, my question is: Would it be possible to make a viable (not necessarily competitive) 'Nids list that doesn't rely on Psychic powers?

What would it look like? How would it be used?

(Note: Zoanthrope/ DoM psychic powers don't count.)

I think 2 Winged Tyrants + 3 Harpies could be a fun list. I honestly think people discarded the Harpy to quickly in 6th once they realized it wouldn't be a strong anti-flyer option, however you look at the success of the Helldrake and consider that the Harpy is a very similar unit in many regards.

With the current meta moving more towards S6/7 torrent fire and away from Missles/Melta in the like I have an inkling heavy T4 multi wound builds might be getting a bit better (Warriors/Lictors/etc).

Those are just somethings that have been rolling around in the noggin as of late though.

I honestly think people discarded the Harpy to quickly in 6th once they realized it wouldn't be a strong anti-flyer option

Yeah, that and not having an official model is kinda sucky (Although I have heard rumors that we may get a Harpy model sometime this year). But that does sound like a fun and effective list, definitely a lot of heavy-hitting.

I have an inkling heavy T4 multi wound builds might be getting a bit better

I would love to field tons of T4. I've always wanted to take advantage of Warriors' obscene versatility without being worried about S8 spam. Too bad they cost so damn much!

ShadarLogoth wrote:

With the current meta moving more towards S6/7 torrent fire and away from Missles/Melta in the like I have an inkling heavy T4 multi wound builds might be getting a bit better (Warriors/Lictors/etc).

When did this happen? Oh right, when one model has it?

SoloFalcon has a point. My main opponent (SM) still loves his missiles, and I see no reason for him not to.

 SoloFalcon1138 wrote:

ShadarLogoth wrote:

With the current meta moving more towards S6/7 torrent fire and away from Missles/Melta in the like I have an inkling heavy T4 multi wound builds might be getting a bit better (Warriors/Lictors/etc).

When did this happen? Oh right, when one model has it?

One model? I don't know, most competitive lists I've seen in the last 6 months are heavy on Plasma/Multi Lasers/Tesla/etc and light on Missles/Melta/Laz. If your local meta varies from this, then disregard, just a global trend I've noticed lately.