Tyranid Prime?

[beastoftanagra]

The Tyranid Prime doesn’t seem at all worth it to me, but am I wrong?

Has anyone had luck with them?

Thanks,

[zimko]

You are correct. He is not at all worth it. Compared to characters nowadays, it's laughable that a 'melee character' doesn't have multi-damage attacks. His aura only effects Warriors who's damage output is also not multi-damage and mediocre at best.

[infornography]

Also a character that costs what he does with the statline he does and no invuln or psyker abilities?

His only use is a relatively cheap HQ with character protection, but even then, you usually will get more value out of a neurothrope or broodlord unless you are running a large number of warriors.

[hivefleetkerrigan]

I think a tyranid prime is worth it if it's buffing about 18 warriors. Beyond that, go for a neurothrope for a cheap character with survivability. If you need an melee threat, go with a broodlord.

[garg]

Even then it is debatable since it sort of forces you to keep them close together and warriors aren't great mid field brawlers.

[purestrain]

Oct 1, 2021 17:44:14 GMT garg said:

Even then it is debatable since it sort of forces you to keep them close together and warriors aren't great mid field brawlers.

Broodlord synaptic link ability backed Enhanced Resistance warriors would like to have a chat with you

[NidNoms]

yeah, now that i think of it i haven't ran a Prime in my swarm in a long time nor had a reason to.

[Hive Bahamut]

Worst HQ in 40k? No damage, no defense, no useful buffs, no psychic or any shenanigans, just a pile of T5 Biomass that a Company Commander with a fist has a great chance to remove @ close to 30 less. Heck I think even the Platoon Commander can dunk this fool with just a sword, and it is like 30 points, AND offers more to the army with orders.

What is the point of this HQ?

[bolk]

No multi damage weapons, no invulnerable save and no psychic powers at 80 pts? Yeah, that Warrior buff aura is not worth that. Ofcourse if you run Warrior spam you get something out of him, but still might be better to just use the points for more bodies.

[kazetanade]

Prime breaks even on buff points at 9 warriors shooting twice- or 1 turn of 18 warriors. This is vs buying more bodies.

Doesn't mean it's particularly good, but it does breakeven on points on fairly objective grounds.

[Kitane]

It's fine as a casual HQ if you want to fill a slot on the table that happens to be harmless enough to give your nice hapless SM friend something to smash (speaking from personal experience).

Or if you just want to see your opponent's face when you tell him your Prime can extend its ribs from 14" away and stab his dudes that are currently in combat with something else (why yes, I did buy Pathogenesis for the Flesh hooks)

In its current state, it is only good for lulz. We will see what will be his Synapse ability.

[garg]

Oct 4, 2021 12:23:11 GMT Kitane said:

It's fine as a casual HQ if you want to fill a slot on the table that happens to be harmless enough to give your nice hapless SM friend something to smash (speaking from personal experience).

Or if you just want to see your opponent's face when you tell him your Prime can extend its ribs from 14" away and stab his dudes that are currently in combat with something else (why yes, I did buy Pathogenesis for the Flesh hooks)

In its current state, it is only good for lulz. We will see what will be his Synapse ability.

That's pretty funny that you used pathogenesis with flesh hooks. 😃

[zimko]

The visualization of flesh hooks shooting out that far is hilarious. Worth it for the meme. I now have a reason to use a Tyranid Prime.

[angelwing]

Not going to lie, I'm very tempted to run a deathspitter and flesh hook prime with pathogenesis now. The look on my opponents face when I explain the flesh hooks will be worth it alone, haha

[hivefleetkaiju]

Oct 4, 2021 16:29:17 GMT garg said:

Oct 4, 2021 12:23:11 GMT Kitane said:

It's fine as a casual HQ if you want to fill a slot on the table that happens to be harmless enough to give your nice hapless SM friend something to smash (speaking from personal experience).

Or if you just want to see your opponent's face when you tell him your Prime can extend its ribs from 14" away and stab his dudes that are currently in combat with something else (why yes, I did buy Pathogenesis for the Flesh hooks)

In its current state, it is only good for lulz. We will see what will be his Synapse ability.

That's pretty funny that you used pathogenesis with flesh hooks. 😃

I tried that once