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So I have been trying to figure out the best use of my current tyranid collection without having to buy anything new. Was working on a MSU-esque stealer spam army but I am not sure it will work like I had hoped (Maelstrom or BAO is just too random to try and collect with 5 man stealers). So decided to try a whole other route. Nidzilla aka T6 spam.

CAD
Flyrant, 2x BLWorms, E-grubs

2x Hive Guard
2x Hive Guard
Malanthrope

3x DS Rippers
3x DS Rippers

Mawloc
Mawloc
TFex, Shredders

Bio-Blast Formation
TFex, Shredders
Dakkafex
Dakkafex
Dakkafex
3x Warriors, 2x DSpitters, 1x Barbed Strangler

Will suck to yank the baby pouch off my tervigons so I can turn them into Tfexes but it is what it is.

I can't say I have any sort of cunning plan, other then control midfield and shoot until the mawlocs arrive and put backfield pressure. Ohh and have 48 T6 wounds -- that's a strategy ain't it?

 winterman wrote:
So I have been trying to figure out the best use of my current tyranid collection without having to buy anything new. Was working on a MSU-esque stealer spam army but I am not sure it will work like I had hoped (Maelstrom or BAO is just too random to try and collect with 5 man stealers). So decided to try a whole other route. Nidzilla aka T6 spam.

CAD
Flyrant, 2x BLWorms, E-grubs

2x Hive Guard
2x Hive Guard
Malanthrope

3x DS Rippers
3x DS Rippers

Mawloc
Mawloc
TFex, Shredders

Bio-Blast Formation
TFex, Shredders
Dakkafex
Dakkafex
Dakkafex
3x Warriors, 2x DSpitters, 1x Barbed Strangler

Will suck to yank the baby pouch off my tervigons so I can turn them into Tfexes but it is what it is.

I can't say I have any sort of cunning plan, other then control midfield and shoot until the mawlocs arrive and put backfield pressure. Ohh and have 48 T6 wounds -- that's a strategy ain't it?

It don't look bad! Personally I would cringe at having so few Troops, but "style" does vary. I suggest rolling on Strategy, Both MoA, and +- 1 on Reserve looks like good Warlord powers, and you have a combined 2 in 3 chance to get one of them. I do think you are way too short on Synapse though, I'd want a couple more sources for sure.

For sure strategy traits are where its at for Tyranids in general. Bummer that MoA won't apply to the formation though. One of the downsides of the build I guess.

Yeah never played an army with just two troop units before, let alone 90 points of piddly gribblies. However I also get a lot less play time then I used to -- so trying to run even a semi-horde list at a timed event is tough for me at times.

Also I have a marine/ig list I am working on too that focuses on obsec and tactical play (and its mech so plays a bit faster and is in general better at that type of gameplay) -- so this no holds barred list seemed like a good alternative.

Sounds good, maybe it's "just me"...but I would drop one Brood of Hive Guard for Zoeys x2, and spend the 10 point savings elsewhere, that would give a little extra Durable Synapse, and an extra source of Psyshic buffs. But I am a tad obsessive about Synapse.

I'd take out 2 hive guard and add another malonthrope for extra synapse and cover.

I'm thinking the same after this weekend. Played a different list (fully painted required event so had to take the jank I had ready) and synapse was an issue. Ran 3 units of two hive guard and they were just ok. May swap them out in this list all togethr.

Won a exocrine so wondering now if I want to incorporate him into the list. Also have a crone kit that beckons.

 winterman wrote:
I'm thinking the same after this weekend. Played a different list (fully painted required event so had to take the jank I had ready) and synapse was an issue. Ran 3 units of two hive guard and they were just ok. May swap them out in this list all togethr.

Won a exocrine so wondering now if I want to incorporate him into the list. Also have a crone kit that beckons.

Crones are awesome harassment/ target units. Definitely recommend