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I've heard that Genestealers pretty much crush everything in their way, so I am interested in some feedback on a mostly-Genestealer list:

HQ
1 Broodlord: Catalyst
1 Broodlord: Catalyst

Troops
17 Purestrain Genestealers
17 Purestrain Genestealers
17 Purestrain Genestealers

Fast Attack
10 Gargoyles

996 points-68PL

Would it be better to go with two units of 20 Genestealers and one unit of 11. or keep them at 17 each as I have them here?

The Gargoyles are meant for harassment and objective-seizing.

Criticism and comments welcomed.

You should not use broodlords, go with patriarchs...

Here is why:

1-it costs 162 instead of 150
2-His stats line is a bit worst
3-You CANT cast more then one catalyst per psychic phase ( which sucks I know.. )
4-The bonus +1 WS doesnt apply to putr genestealers cauz they dont have the <hive fleet>
5-Gargoyles suck in any situation, even if you cast onslaught.. dont waste time with them ( trust me )

6-Play pure GsC unless you add exocrines and malanthropes, nids codex is bad...
( Whatever people think, imperium is way more versatile, units cost less, they carry good flyers, their characters are great, they have primaris and a wild pool of units... While we stand there with overpriced HQs, poor firepower, can't deal with flyers spam, few combos, etc. The exocrines really shine but the earthshakers with battery is just so much better lol )

7-If you play pure GsC, think about adding primus, the re-roll on cult ambush's table is GREAT. Moreover, he gives you the same bonus as the patriarch.. Usually, you play 3 squads of 20 genestealers with 2 magus and a patriarch. This way, you can re-roll 2 tables thanks to primus and you can use a command point to re-roll it for the squad of the patriach if needed

Good luck mate !

You can only use the cult ambush if your entire detachment is gsc I believe. It will be a long run for them, 12 inches per turn is nice but you will loose quite a few to the gunline

Yeah If you plan on using Purestrains, then just go GSC, replace the Gargoyles with some Scout Walkers or the like.

Nids are Not terrible, but currently GSC Stealers are "better"

maybe think about the AM box with genestealer cult upgrade. thats what I've done. broodcoven would fill your HQs.