The Nid Hive inspired GK list - 1850

[Halollet]

Reading over this thread

thetyranidhive.proboards.com/thread/49598/purifier-cleansing-flame-keeps-tabling

I got this idea for my GK list.  Probably really get some hate from my fellow nid players, but here we go!

Nemesis Strike Force.
HQ

Brother Captain
Grand Master, Soul Glaive, Psilencer
Soul Glaive and the psilencer goes together nicely. Going to try this combo out.  Not expecting much.

Librarian
Mastry Level 3, Combi-Melta, Nemesis Halberd, Cuirass of Sacrfice
Librarians keep killing themselves so hopefully get can gain a wound back before he offs himself.

Troops
Terminator Squad x5
Psycannon, Nemesis Hammer

Elite
Purifier Squad x10
Nemesis Hammer x2, Incinerator x2

Purifier Squad x10
Nemesis Hammer x2, Incinerator x2

Fast Attack
Storm Raven
TL Lascannon, TL Multimelta

Heavy Support
Land Raider
Multi-Melta

Land Raider Crusader
Storm Bolter

Idea is that the two purifier squads, combat squad, and go into the land raiders with the Grand Master and they deploy and unleash Cleansing Flame x4.  Librarian and Terminators deep strike and get a side of a tank and unleash more powers.  I should have 14 warp dice with everything on the table.

Thoughts?

[glassiya]

I'd gladly fight those with my sisters to avenge that MattWard stuff.

To be fair, it doesn't look very scary.
You have even fewer models and GK usually have.

[Halollet]

May 18, 2015 5:16:37 GMT glassiya said:

I'd gladly fight those with my sisters to avenge that MattWard stuff.

To be fair, it doesn't look very scary.
You have even fewer models and GK usually have.

I have another GK army that has less models at the same points cost!

I guess its effectiveness would also depend on the opposing army too.

Any idea to increase the model count?  Maybe drop the GM for more terminators?

[Kark]

I think that option with drop pods is better. This require allying with BA or SW, but now purifiers can deepstrike and use their cleaning flame in more efficient way.

Alternatively, You can use Draigo and his gate of infinity to deepstrike (locator beacon/teleport homer are helpful) with squad of purifiers and unleash the flame. You can also combine this power with librarian's psychic shriek and/or purge soul.

I am not sure if 2 combat squads can fit in one land raider. If You really want to field land raiders, take them as dedicated transports for Your troops to gain objective secured.

[LordPathos]

You cannot have more than 1 squad in the same vehicle unless it's something special like a thunderhawk gunship. If the deters you from using the LR then you could always use rhinos or split them in combat squads between 2 razorbacks. A weaker tank compared to the LR but still with some fire power. With the LR you can bring more purifiers or a dread knight.

[WestRider]

May 21, 2015 12:29:38 GMT LordPathos said:

You cannot have more than 1 squad in the same vehicle unless it's something special like a thunderhawk gunship. If the deters you from using the LR then you could always use rhinos or split them in combat squads between 2 razorbacks. A weaker tank compared to the LR but still with some fire power. With the LR you can bring more purifiers or a dread knight.

The Combat Squads Rule has an exception that lets both halves of the Squad Embark on the same Transport together.

[LordPathos]

May 21, 2015 14:53:31 GMT WestRider said:

May 21, 2015 12:29:38 GMT LordPathos said:

You cannot have more than 1 squad in the same vehicle unless it's something special like a thunderhawk gunship. If the deters you from using the LR then you could always use rhinos or split them in combat squads between 2 razorbacks. A weaker tank compared to the LR but still with some fire power. With the LR you can bring more purifiers or a dread knight.

The Combat Squads Rule has an exception that lets both halves of the Squad Embark on the same Transport together.

I did not know that. I will keep that in mind.

[WestRider]

Yeah, it's a pretty useful little trick. Changed with the 6th Ed Marine Dexes.