Post by trashcan01 on Jan 6, 2023 20:30:54 GMT
Base of the list are backline and midfield:
Backfield "untargetable" antitank - 520 points:
1x Walking Tyrant with Shardgullet [Relic] 195 pts
1x Walking Tyrant with Balethorn Cannon [Relic] 190 pts
1x Tyrant Guard (preferably hidden out of sight) 135 pts
Once anti-tank is cleared, Tyrants should stop peeking and move in on one flank.
Midfield contester "untargetable" - 655 points:
1x Tervigon [Maw Claws] 235 pts
30x Termagants with Fleshborers 210 pts
30x Termagants with Fleshborers 210 pts
With an option to threaten a flank after securing the middle.
That would leave 785 points to spend.
So far I was thinking to get 1x Neurothrope (110) and 3x Zoanthropes (210) for 320 points, which leaves me at 505 points left. I feel that despite the point increase both of them are valid choices. Imperatives and reliable mortal wounds are still amazing. I am also counting on Smiting anything that tries to tie in my Gants midfield, so that they are able to shoot in the following shooting phase.
Here is where I really struggle:
I really, really, REALLY want to include Venomthropes (120pts) despite playing Jormungandr - I'm too afraid of Astra Militarum to hit bonuses (+1 Take Aim for infantry and +1 Turret Tank shots); and I want not only to negate the bonus, but keep giving the penalty. The guard is friggin crazy atm. Also, stringing huge blobs of Termagants to Venomthropes shouldn't be a problem.
Okay, so even if I take the Venomthropes, I'm left with 385. Not too much, I know, but I am really torn here. Options A-B-C as follow:
A) 2x bare-bones Warrior Squads for 180 points, and two Tyranid Primes in NoForceOrg (Venom Cannon and Dual Boneswords) for 170 with 35 points to spend on Venom Cannons and other upgrades (Adrenal Glands on Tervigon or Primes/etc). This option would allow me more units to perform actions and I really want to maximize Fleshborers (+1 hit, rr1 hit, rr1 wound).
B) 1x Warrior Squad, 1x Tyranid Prime, 1x Hybrid Carnifex (HVC, Talons, Senses, Spores) and a Ripper Swarm. This gives me more antitank and more presence on one flank, while having the option of Ripper Swarms to babysit the backfield objective or start leaking Engage points.
C) I'm open for suggestions. I can't field a third blob of Termagants because I don't own a 100 of them.
P.S. I am fielding this in 2 Patrols, but it is also doable as an Ark of Omen detachment.
Backfield "untargetable" antitank - 520 points:
1x Walking Tyrant with Shardgullet [Relic] 195 pts
1x Walking Tyrant with Balethorn Cannon [Relic] 190 pts
1x Tyrant Guard (preferably hidden out of sight) 135 pts
Once anti-tank is cleared, Tyrants should stop peeking and move in on one flank.
Midfield contester "untargetable" - 655 points:
1x Tervigon [Maw Claws] 235 pts
30x Termagants with Fleshborers 210 pts
30x Termagants with Fleshborers 210 pts
With an option to threaten a flank after securing the middle.
That would leave 785 points to spend.
So far I was thinking to get 1x Neurothrope (110) and 3x Zoanthropes (210) for 320 points, which leaves me at 505 points left. I feel that despite the point increase both of them are valid choices. Imperatives and reliable mortal wounds are still amazing. I am also counting on Smiting anything that tries to tie in my Gants midfield, so that they are able to shoot in the following shooting phase.
Here is where I really struggle:
I really, really, REALLY want to include Venomthropes (120pts) despite playing Jormungandr - I'm too afraid of Astra Militarum to hit bonuses (+1 Take Aim for infantry and +1 Turret Tank shots); and I want not only to negate the bonus, but keep giving the penalty. The guard is friggin crazy atm. Also, stringing huge blobs of Termagants to Venomthropes shouldn't be a problem.
Okay, so even if I take the Venomthropes, I'm left with 385. Not too much, I know, but I am really torn here. Options A-B-C as follow:
A) 2x bare-bones Warrior Squads for 180 points, and two Tyranid Primes in NoForceOrg (Venom Cannon and Dual Boneswords) for 170 with 35 points to spend on Venom Cannons and other upgrades (Adrenal Glands on Tervigon or Primes/etc). This option would allow me more units to perform actions and I really want to maximize Fleshborers (+1 hit, rr1 hit, rr1 wound).
B) 1x Warrior Squad, 1x Tyranid Prime, 1x Hybrid Carnifex (HVC, Talons, Senses, Spores) and a Ripper Swarm. This gives me more antitank and more presence on one flank, while having the option of Ripper Swarms to babysit the backfield objective or start leaking Engage points.
C) I'm open for suggestions. I can't field a third blob of Termagants because I don't own a 100 of them.
P.S. I am fielding this in 2 Patrols, but it is also doable as an Ark of Omen detachment.
