My First NidZ List!

[hivefleetcthulu]

Hey guys this will be my first army list and my first Nidz list. I'm going for a 2000 point list here but I left roughly 400 point to work with. Tips, Tactica, and Critiques are highly encouraged.

HQ
-Swarmlord

Elite
-2 Zoanthrope
-3 Hive Guard

Troops
-20 termagants W/ Devourers in Tervigon
-20 termagants W/ Devourers in Tervigon
-12 genestealers

Heavy Support
-Trygon Prime

That's the list I know its probably awful.
I was going to use the thropes as tank busters.
The hive guard as anti air and ground cover fire
The Genestealer will infiltrate and the trygon will deep-strike near enemy.

Tell me if I'm wrong but the termagant don't have to start on the board right? Can the Tervigon start and then spawn the gants?

I have a lot to learn guys but hopefully I can get you all help.

-Hive Fleet Cthulu-

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What models do you currently own?

[hivefleetcthulu]

6 Genestealers, Some termagants, A trygon, and tyrant.
Also the codex ofcourse.
Why do you ask?

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Planning for 2k when you are far off in points doesn't typically pan out well. You should focused on getting a smaller list together with what you have so you can start playing asap. Real game experience with your local meta is the only way you will get to a 2k army that you'll both enjoy and find competitive. If you were to plop down the cash tomorrow for a 2k army you'd most likely end up finding that it doesn't play the way you would really like it to, it isn't very good in your meta or a combo of the two. That's why it'd be ideal for you to start with smaller games that you have the models for and let your accumulating experience guide your army. You'll know which units you'd like to add to your army when you are playing actual games but until then it's all just scribble on paper, which won't necesarrily match up with your expectations on the table.

As for the Termagant questions, the only time they don't start on the board is when they are Deepstriking in Mycetic Sporepods or Outflanking via Hive Commander. Termagants you pay points for in your list do not start in a Tervigon, only the Termagants spawned during gameplay come from a Tervigon.

[hivefleetcthulu]

Do those Spawned by a termagant count as a troop or just extra models with no point cost?
Also How are Genestealers in 6Th?
Where do you suppose I start?
like a 1000 pt?
or lower?
Any tips on what work well and what doesn't?

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Spawned Termagants count as Troops
Genestealers are best with a Broodlord in multiple small packs to take advantage of the BL's Psychics
As for points, it really depends on what you have. Just keep it at a 250 mark and you'll be fine. Try 750 and if you have enough go for 1k. Basically, make a couple lists that use only what you currently have.
On general tips, theres a whole (please do not swear)-ton and too much for me to spout off. I will say that Toxin Sacs on Tervigons is a very wise move. Don't forget that nearby Termagants gain Toxin Sacs and Adrenal Glands from nearby Tervigons for free. Very cost effective force multiplier. Come up with a list using what ya have and post it, that way the forum can give you tips relevant to you instead of drowning you in info currently irrelevant to you.

[hivefleetcthulu]

Does anyone have suggestions on The better Troop choices this Edition?
I was hearing my genestealers aren't the best. I have termagants if that's the better, I'll have to buy hormagants though.
Any tips are accepted.
Also How should I equip a tyrant guard?
Can anyone explain
Adrenal Glands and Poison Sacs?
Thank you

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Try not to make multiple threads for the same purposes, you'll usually just get your stuff locked by a mod.

Genestealers are still useful, but aren't good in plain blobs. People have had good success running lists of BL Commando units, 5 genestealers + 1 Brood Lord.
As for Tyrant Guard that's a matter of preference. I like LW on them.

P.S. If you don't have the rulebook, do what I did and get a copy of the small one that came with the Dark Vengeance set. I got mine on ebay for like $20

[hivefleetcthulu]

Well I revised my Army List
HQ
-Hive Tyrant W/ TL Devourers and Wings- 245

Elites
-2 Hive Guard-100
-2 Hive Guard-100

Troops
-20 Termagant W/ Devourer
-1 Tervigon

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For this list I'm going for 1000 pt, but I left about 200 unfilled for Tips and additions
My HQ will be my anti-air and shooting MC
The Hive Guard will set back with the Tervigon and snipe tanks and units
The Gants will be my suicide squad, then the free gants spawned my the Tervigon will bring up the rear.

Please Critique this list.

[Deleted]

My main criticism of that list is you don't have the models to field it. How many Termagants do you have and what are the equipped with?

[hivefleetcthulu]

Well I have a tyrant and termagants with devourers assembled.
I don't care if I dont have the model thats what money is for.