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I am jumping on the band wagon once the new codex comes out. Can I get some initial thoughts on a nice playable 1850 list. I am thinking about a Tervigon and Flyrant in my list at least.

Thanks

I doubt anyone can give you a 'playable' list until the new codex comes out. If you want to start building now, certain units will be 'safe'. You will ALWAYS need termagants and you will ALWAYS need either Zoanthropes or Hive Guard. Work around safe units until the new codex comes out and you can then specify your list.

Fair enough, on the safe side CURRENTLY which is better to have hormagaunts or termagaunts? Are the CC worth anything for nids or is it better to use the Ymgrl Genestealers for CC?

Tyranids often have a massive change up nearly every codex with even basic weapon profiles changing. Due to this we literally can not give any safe advice as what will work in the new dex. I'm guessing the Haruspex will be a big winner.

Termagaunt with fleshborer will still be safe. Need them cheap for 30 for the Trevi as a troop and have been the most stable unit in the last couple codex. Zoanthrope are safe for 3, Tyrant with magnets should be safe, I suspect the Tyrannofex willget a post to sell even more of the the trevigon kits.

Start painting Termagaunts, Hormagaunts, and Gargoyles right now. You can't go wrong there. 30 each. Just get yourself a running headstart.

Gargoyles are amazing and will likely stay that way, and as a bonus are great models, and fun to build/paint. I'll be getting another 10 to make 30 total.