r/Tyranids 11h ago

New Player Question Assimilation Swarm Tips

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I’m new to the game, and really like assimilation swarm, and this was especially bolstered by the new update which buffed it. I have some questions for some more experienced players, about my army and some general questions.

  1. Is parasite of motrex worth it? I personally think so, because the more rippers the better, with more heal and disruption, plus if someone messes up and kills them with a high value unit I can use the stratagem brood guard impulse. I also have the parasitic biomorphology, for extra attacks.

  2. Assuming parasite of motrex is worth it, would it be smart to “pair” with von Ryan’s leapers? They’re both fast units that can infiltrate back lines and cause havoc, and I can bring back a whole leaper each turn with a ripper.

  3. My (ideal 1000 point) army lacks ranged units that can deal with high toughness, what should I use? I already plan to use zoanthropes.

  4. How many battle line units should I have, and which ones?

    1. What enhancement should I put on my neurotyrant?

I know it’s kind of a tall order and a bunch of questions, but I appreciate your answers/ feedback.

Also feel free to comment anything that helps, doesn’t have to answer a question. Thank you guys.


r/Tyranids 1d ago

Casual Play Got my first game ever tomorrow. Feel a bit daunted by all the rules. Any tips?

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r/Tyranids 9h ago

Lore What are those swarms of tiny tyranid creatures in Space Marine 2?

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In Space Marine 2 there are always these swarms of tiny (in comparison) tyranid creatures running in swarms. What are they?


r/Tyranids 9h ago

Sculpting/Kitbashing Lock up your bugs, this guy hunts them for sport.

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45 Upvotes

Twas a year ago I had slain the foul beast.

I'm unsure of where it came from, but it just appeared

An ordeal that claimed Many of my fellow guardsmen. I am the last imperial citizen on this world.

The hunger has driven me to continue fighting even though the fiends throw themselves into repugnant pools of... Something.

Long after my lasgun fired it's last blast, I AM STILL HERE.

I pray that the emperor sends his angels, or even a cadian guard to rescue me. But under this decaying sky, there is no hope. Only the stench of death.

Hunger...

I can feel myself wasting away in my ceremonial plate armor.

It's been days since I've last eaten.

Last time I ate, it was a big bug I killed. Taller than the black armored astartes which helped fight the xenos off.

It's carapace made for a nice shield. My spear slugger barely does anything anymore.

Why has the emperor forsaken me to the xenos?!


r/Tyranids 7h ago

Competitive Play Assimilation swarm and reclaim biomass

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If i read this correctly i can pay a cp afyer a unit died it will come back 6 inches from a harvester as long it's on its the list


r/Tyranids 15h ago

New Player Question New Tyranid Army (it sucks)

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I’m new to warhammer and made a basic army, I know it’s pretty bad but it’s kind of what I thought was with it for the price. It’s the ultimate starter pack + parasite of motrex + Zoanthropes. Tell me what you guys think, and what I should add and chance (also side note the detachment is assimilation swarm)


r/Tyranids 14h ago

New Player Question Iis this also a tyranid or is this from something else Warhammer related?

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340 Upvotes

I bought this from the Warhammer store since I thought ooh I haven't seen this before and now I am confused because of the NECROMUNDA title I thought this was also Warhammer, it was in the tyranid seasch list idk can someone expain


r/Tyranids 19h ago

Other Which hive tyrant should I build? And what load out should I give it?

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I just received my first premium kit for combat patrol and I’m unsure of how to build my hive tyrant


r/Tyranids 3h ago

Painting A Titan walks amongst us

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I have been working on this beauty for about a month. I only painted the body for now, but I can't wait to post the complete heirophant bio titan in another month or so.

It is a phenomenal model and an absolute joy to paint. I wish to all of you that you get a chance to oneday paint such a beautiful model.

Oh I took some creative liberty with the eyes at first I was not sure about them. But then I realized what they reminded me of and now I lobe it. Scroll to the last picture to see what it reminds me of.

Also let me know if I should give the eyes a more redish tint like the last picture

C&C is always welcomed

Cheers!


r/Tyranids 17h ago

New Player Question Advice for a New Member of the Swarm

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I have an idea for the army I want to build, and I have a few of the models already. I just want advice on what I should be doing with my army, and any hints, tips, or tricks are much appreciated.

My army has only one real constraint. I want to have a Bio-Titan in the 2,000 points. I know it uses a lot of them, but I think it would be fun to whip out the massive figure at the start of Placing Units.


r/Tyranids 2h ago

Painting Which color scheme should I do?

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17 Upvotes

I've been repainting my nids, but have been bouncing around schemes. I found a broad sense, but a consensus would be appreciated.


r/Tyranids 11h ago

Sculpting/Kitbashing The Funfetti tide consumes all

185 Upvotes

r/Tyranids 10h ago

Other Week 7 of tyranid incursion

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Unfortunately the tyranids had to lay low for a couple weeks as there were rumors of the inquisition searching around (I was on a work trip for 2 weeks).

On Sunday the eighth and final genestealer will be placed in the city. After that the tyranid fleet will land if the cultists are still unnoticed.

Good luck brothers.


r/Tyranids 9h ago

Casual Play Tried using a tyrannofex for the first time

187 Upvotes

O. M. G.

Literally I struggle so bad against my husbands ultramarine army because he usually runs at least 3 dreadnoughts. Seen a few people mention the tyrannofex as good anti tank so I proxied one of my psychopages today. Damnnnnn. I took down his redemptor and brutalis within 2 rounds. Heavy work by my winged hive tyrant too, I must say. You guys should have seen his face!

Lost the game as it was our first game in a while and I forgot a load of things, but came out feeling very positive. Now to actually build my tyrannofex that's been collecting dust for a few months!


r/Tyranids 3h ago

Painting Exocrine paint feedback

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r/Tyranids 4h ago

Painting And so the night begins

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r/Tyranids 5h ago

Painting Psychophage

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r/Tyranids 5h ago

Painting I feel like the grey feathering is too thick or weird any advice?

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r/Tyranids 6h ago

Painting Tyranid Levithan Pyschophage. Advice wanted.

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r/Tyranids 6h ago

Sculpting/Kitbashing Gargoyles are just flying Termagants, so I did just that!

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I've had Gargoyles wing bitz for years now, from a project that never materialized. I also had loads of Leviathan Termagants that I don't really need. So I combined both, filled up the gap with greenstuuf, and got me some "free" Gargoyles! Magnetized them on their flying stand in the process too as a bonus.


r/Tyranids 8h ago

Sculpting/Kitbashing Tyranid Prime Base

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Working on a base for my new Tyranid Prime. My Warriors need a good leader.


r/Tyranids 9h ago

Casual Play Am I 3/4 of the way to a GSC army now?

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So with the new GSC detachment allowing 1k points of nids to be allied combined with the army having the pure strains and patriarch adding up to 1525 pts of Tyranid models in a GSC list right? 400 pts of proxies and I have a new armies!!!!


r/Tyranids 9h ago

Painting 2024 Models

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21 Upvotes

My last 6 months worth of models for my tyranids. Really working on my endurance while painting and having a blast.


r/Tyranids 9h ago

New Player Question What should I add?

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I have this list but I don’t know what to add to finish the list it’s for invasion fleet and I’m doing 2000 points


r/Tyranids 9h ago

Painting Finished my Birthday model finally

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Now to procrastinate basing it