Fighting Space marines and Tau

[xarrax]

Hey hive

I'm getting into 40k, and I'm currently expanding my collection.
So far my hive only consists of

1 flyrant

12 hourmies
12 termies

3 warriors (one being modeled as a prime)

a few rippers

1 lictor
1 zoan

2 venoms

2 biovores

and 2 carnifexes..

Again as I say, I am still expanding my hive, Can't wait for my next paycheck to roll in so I can grab myself that juicy Mawloc and a crone or 2.

My question is this.. In the meta where I live I know people are heavily focused on Space marines (Raven guard and blood angels/ravens especially) And Tau.. There are some Emperial guards as well, but as it stands I'm the only Tyranid.. How do I devour them all?

I'll take all the help I can get

[blucord]

Double up on the flyrant for sure...and get more troops!! You will need tons of those lil gants and gaunts...especially if your going to be birthing any extra troops... Maybe another biovore. But you can build a neat lil list now

[xarrax]

I was definitely thinking another Biovore, maybe a few more. And yes, I was thinking a ton more termies and hourmies. maybe some gargoyles and warriors.
Thanks for the response

[GuardDog78]

2nd flyrant should be a priority
Venomthrope
1 Crone is usually plenty and will eat Tau infantry up
Biovores are always good
Exocrine is great against marines/termies...and even better teamed with bios for LAN formation

[xarrax]

I have always loved the Exocrines, I have been considering getting 2, one for the LAN formation, and one extra to just cause havoc

[blucord]

On mawlocks, I recommend getting two of those models, they are fantastic(when the hit) but for sure a 2 flyrant... It should be first thing you do!! :-)

[xarrax]

I love Mawlocks, the model and its skills are gorgeous hehe but I agree, second Flyrant is on my list..
Another question, what is the general opinion on the Swarmlord? I like him, but I'm not sure that I like him enough..

[blucord]

not a fan of him, for fun list,sure throw in a 285 point walker with swords, but not bringing him to a touney...the idea behind him is cool...but not that cool.

[gigasnail]

swarmlord is terribad.