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Hi guys!

Thought I'd share this list with you guys for some feedback and tips on improvements. I'm trying to build a competitive Tyranid list, but i have you to play any tyranid games, so any feedback on the list is appreciated.

The plan is pretty simple.

I DS the tyrant, the Swarmlord, the trygon, the 30 terms and the rippers.

Tyrant and SL drops down together end of movement turn 1, I then use double move on the tyrant, SL or one of the genestealer units, whoever is in a position to deal the most dmg turn one.

I double tap stratagem the Terms or hive guard, again, all depending on the scenario.

Rippers DS on objectives or cause trouble contesting objectives.

Any ideas on improvements? I have yet to purchase Long range shooty support for my army (tyrannofex, exocrine, hive guard) So I'd like suggestions on what to buy.


++ Double kraken battalion [111 PL, 1998pts] ++

+ HQ +

Hive Tyrant [11 PL, 219pts]: Adrenal Glands, Chameleonic Mutation, Heavy Venom Cannon, Monstrous Scything Talons, Power: Catalyst, Power: Paroxysm, Toxin Sacs, Warlord Trait: One Step Ahead, Wings

Neurothrope [4 PL, 70pts]

Neurothrope [4 PL, 70pts]

The Swarmlord [15 PL, 300pts]

+ Troops +

Genestealers [16 PL, 228pts]
. 19x Genestealer: 19x Rending Claws

Genestealers [16 PL, 228pts]
. 19x Genestealer: 19x Rending Claws

Ripper Swarms [2 PL, 33pts]: 3x Ripper Swarm

Ripper Swarms [2 PL, 33pts]: 3x Ripper Swarm

Termagants [9 PL, 240pts]
. 30x Termagant (Devourer): 30x Devourer

Termagants [3 PL, 40pts]: 10x Termagant (Fleshborer)

+ Elites +

Hive Guard [13 PL, 240pts]
. Hive Guard: Impaler Cannon
. Hive Guard: Impaler Cannon
. Hive Guard: Impaler Cannon
. Hive Guard: Impaler Cannon
. Hive Guard: Impaler Cannon

+ Heavy Support +

Trygon [8 PL, 174pts]: Adrenal Glands, 3x Massive Scything Talons, Toxinspike

+ Dedicated Transport +

Tyrannocyte [8 PL, 123pts]: 5x Deathspitter

++ Total: [111 PL, 1998pts] ++

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Hi, I really like the list.

You asked what would be good for backfield support. I would reccomend either of the Tyrannofex or the Exocrine. The first one is more of a heavy hitter that’s better against dreads, tanks, super-heavy stuff - Damage D6. Second is better against TEQs or Primaris - damage 2 (i think)

Looks like a fun list! If you want to try something a little differant, I suggest losing the Swarm lord, and the pod, and building a Brigade. You can use the saved points to fill out slots (I suggest adding a big Brood of Hormagaunts) I think Kraken in paticular can feast on those extra CPs to zoom across the table. add a Lictor or two and you can support the speed rush with DS. Good luck! And good hunting!