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Speedy FMC spam Nids what do you think?

Dakka Flyrant 230
Dakka Flyrant 230

Stealers: Broodlord 130
Stealers: Broodlord 130

Harpy: HVC 140
Harpy: HVC 140

1000 on the dot.

4 FMCs to deal with at 1k and two pinning checks at -2ld to contend with too.

This list sounds really great and have an opportunity to adapt at higher points.
Definitely needs some playtesting to see how good it is =)

Only thing scaring me is if those 2 minimal stealers brood are shot down, no more scoring units...

Swap the stealers for min warriors with BSs. Use the extra 30 points to give the Tyrants regen.

Regen is awesome and worth the 30 points on a T6 FMC with a 3+ save.

The warriors are much more survivable and don't need synapse. And, along with the FHTs, the warriors should give enough synapse for the Harpys to stay in synapse the entire game.

Those stealer broods won't last a round of shooting. Especially since they are the only targets that don't require a 6 to hit.

that defiantly is a FMC fast list.. but i would be worried by grounding tests, and anyone that brings sky fire. Also as mentioned the 2 minimal genestealers.

Still give it ago some time see how things work..

Regen really isn't awesome. The stealers fit this list much better than the warriors who would be left behind. Harpies are Ld10 so don't need to worry about Synapse. If both the Flyrant die mid to early game I've probably lost that game anyway.

I've spent over a quarter of my points on troops which is a massive amount so not worried about that. If you're not tabling your opponent with this type of list again you're probably losing the game anyway.

As for Skyfire I'm not unduly worried. How much are they going to have at 1k? Double Skyray could be a concern, particularly if they've got Broadsides as well. But hey that is a bad match up. I doubt most TAC lists will deal well with 4 FMCs.

I've decent firepower and good interference with the stealers. Which should ask enough questions. Just need to find s nice spot to GtG in.

Aegis is a worry but that's about it.

Yeah would like to fit in an Aegis and a Venomthrope but there'sjust no free points in the list.

 FlingitNow wrote:
Speedy FMC spam Nids what do you think?

Dakka Flyrant 230
Dakka Flyrant 230

Stealers: Broodlord 130
Stealers: Broodlord 130

Harpy: HVC 140
Harpy: HVC 140

1000 on the dot.

4 FMCs to deal with at 1k and two pinning checks at -2ld to contend with too.

Don't have the new rule book, but how much would a Termigaunt Squad and Tervigon come too. that might be a more stable troop option. seeing as your troop choices will be minimalist and you need something tough to capture objectives.

Nevermind I looked it up, too many points

Hey FlingitNow, I'd like to see your Nids army at the 1750 or 1850 pt level.

Tervigon and Termagants also don't fit the list as they don't have the speed to keep up. Stealers are for pinning stuff and causing havoc.

Wuestenfux-

The issue is I can't decide. Unlike, it feels like, the rest of the world I see lots of good builds with this new Codex and just can't decide on one. It will either be slow moving MC spam with 6+ Carnifexes, MTO with 3 Tfexes and FMCs or Sneaky Nids with the list above as a basis but with more stealers and Lictors and Mawlocs added. All my lists at bigger points value include an ADL and some Venomthropes...

 FlingitNow wrote:

The issue is I can't decide. Unlike, it feels like, the rest of the world I see lots of good builds with this new Codex and just can't decide on one. It will either be slow moving MC spam with 6+ Carnifexes, MTO with 3 Tfexes and FMCs or Sneaky Nids with the list above as a basis but with more stealers and Lictors and Mawlocs added. All my lists at bigger points value include an ADL and some Venomthropes...

Okay, I understand. I'd opt for an MC heavy list. E.g., Carnifexes could move through the centre to bolster your assault and give fire support. Spore mines are great to cause confusion among the enemy ranks.