Restless Zeal wrote:Hi I'm new to the game in general and would like a reasonably well rounded list for 1000 points of Tyranids I already have a Hive Tyrant (unmade) eight genestealers and a Broodlord and I would preferably like the inclusion of them however it is not a necessity. I need help as I haven't played a game of
40k competitively ever and so possess no knowledge of what units are good and useful for this particular edition and points level. Thanks in advance.
Well, a "Winged Dakka'rant" is the gold standard at this time...Tyrant, Wings, Brain Leeches x2, for 230 points. I strongly suggest adding Thorax Hive (Electro-bugs) as well for 240.
Troops: Broodlord, x7 Stealers 158
Troops: Termagants, x20 80
Troops: Termagants, x20
That runs to...558? So, 442 left for "the rest"
Heavys are a major strength in the current Codex, and Elites can be great "force multipliers". Most any Heavy choice will do you well.
A very simple way to add both, at a fairly low cost in dollars would be Zoanthrope, Venothrope, and Two Carnifex (you can get two in one box)
Elite: Zoey 50
Elite: Veno 45
Heavy: Dakkafexen, x2 (Carnifex, with x2 Brain Leeches) 300
That leaves 47 points....me? I would drop 1 Termagant, and add a second Zoey...many others would add a second Veno. You can also add a fourth Troop of x10 termagants, and have 7 left to spend...etc...
If you want to dive in, the Swarm Box is a very good value, it contains (if I remember correctly) 40 Termagants, 40 Hormagaunts, a Carnifex, 10 Gargoyles, and some Rippers...? I reserved 10 of the Hormagaunts, and converted them into "Devilgaunts" (Termagants armed with Devourers)
Good luck! And welcome to the Hive Mind!