Improved horde list at 2k

[jme42]

List I came up with to play in a semi-competitive setting in the near future. Advice is encouraged.

++ Arks of Omen Detachment (Tyranids) [98 PL, 1CP, 2,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Troops

Battle Size [6CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost

Game Type: 5. Chapter Approved: Arks of Omen

Hive Fleet: Adaptive, Leviathan

+ Stratagems +

Hive Predator [-1CP]: Extra Warlord Trait

Rarefied Enhancements [-2CP]: 2x Extra Bio-artefact

Relic [-1CP]

Stratagem: Heroic Support [-1CP]

+ No Force Org Slot +

Tyrant Guard [8 PL, 135pts]
. 3x Tyrant Guard (Scything): 3x Two Rending Claws, 3x Two Scything Talons

+ HQ +

Hive Tyrant [9 PL, 195pts]: Heavy Venom Cannon, Lash Whip and Monstrous Bonesword, Power: Hive Nexus, Power: Paroxysm, Power: Psychic Scream, Power: Smite, Relic: Shardgullet, Warlord

Hive Tyrant [9 PL, 190pts]: Lash Whip and Monstrous Bonesword, Power: Paroxysm, Power: Psychic Scream, Power: Smite, Relic: Balethorn Cannon, Stranglethorn Cannon

Neurothrope [5 PL, 110pts]: Power: Catalyst, Power: Hive Nexus, Power: Onslaught, Power: Smite

Tervigon [11 PL, 235pts]: Massive Scything Talons, Power: Hive Nexus, Power: Onslaught, Power: Smite

+ Troops +

Gargoyles [4 PL, 80pts]
. 10x Gargoyle: 10x Fleshborer

Gargoyles [4 PL, 80pts]
. 10x Gargoyle: 10x Fleshborer

Hormagaunts [4 PL, 110pts]: Adrenal Glands, Toxin Sacs
. 10x Hormagaunt: 10x Hormagaunt Talons

Hormagaunts [4 PL, 110pts]: Adrenal Glands, Toxin Sacs
. 10x Hormagaunt: 10x Hormagaunt Talons

Termagants [12 PL, 210pts]: Fleshborer, 30x Termagant

+ Elites +

Genestealers [5 PL, 80pts]: Acid Maw, Flesh Hooks
. 5x Genestealer: 5x Genestealer Claws and Talons

Maleceptor [10 PL, 235pts]: Adaptive Physiology: Hardened Biology, Power: Hive Nexus, Power: Neuroparasite, Power: Psychic Scream, Power: Smite

+ Fast Attack +

Mawloc [9 PL, 150pts]: Adaptive Physiology: Dermic Symbiosis, Prehensile Pincer Tail

Parasite of Mortrex [4 PL, 80pts]: Relic: Gestation Sac, Warlord Trait: Alien Cunning

++ Total: [98 PL, 1CP, 2,000pts] ++

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[turtletyrant]

I notice you actually have 1 extra CP.. -1 for shardgullet, -1 for belethorn, -1 for heroic and -1 for WL trait.

other than that, i would have double psychic powers on HT/Neuro, specially if you are planning on playing warp ritual/psyhich interogation. neuro is more reliable on the psychic test, smaller and can hide easier as well as recieves LoS from everyone else.

Personally i prefer 2 lictors over a mawloc, as they are easier to score BEL with and with some luck and positioning, can survive an extra turn.

what secondaries are you planing on playing?

[No One]

turtletyrant said:

I notice you actually have 1 extra CP.. -1 for shardgullet, -1 for belethorn, -1 for heroic and -1 for WL trait.

Parasite has gestation sac as well.

other than that, i would have double psychic powers on HT/Neuro

Do you mean tendrils on the neuro?

Personally i prefer 2 lictors over a mawloc, as they are easier to score BEL with and with some luck and positioning, can survive an extra turn.

It does give you a "guarantee" (outside of infils), which is good. But 150 pts for that and basically nothing else (maybe it soaks with 4++, but...you're dropping in their face)? I'm not a fan even with territorial (though it could probably still work there with a BEL plan).

[turtletyrant]

Mar 7, 2023 1:50:49 GMT No One said:

turtletyrant said:

I notice you actually have 1 extra CP.. -1 for shardgullet, -1 for belethorn, -1 for heroic and -1 for WL trait.

Parasite has gestation sac as well.

other than that, i would have double psychic powers on HT/Neuro

Do you mean tendrils on the neuro?

Personally i prefer 2 lictors over a mawloc, as they are easier to score BEL with and with some luck and positioning, can survive an extra turn.

It does give you a "guarantee" (outside of infils), which is good. But 150 pts for that and basically nothing else (maybe it soaks with 4++, but...you're dropping in their face)? I'm not a fan even with territorial (though it could probably still work there with a BEL plan).

1. Oh, sorry totaly missed the gestation sac

2. No, i mean as in having the same psychic powers on a neurothrope and a hive tyrant.. that way you dont miss out on a power because of warp ritual/psychic if you take them. (and synaptic tendils is almost a must as well)

3. true, like you said even with a 4+ invul it's only 14 wounds at T7, and in my experience that isn't hard to kill. lictors can easily find a 40mm hole in his back field screen if he isn't careful, and even if you cant deploy BEL, 2 chances at a 9" charge roll (maybe on 3D6 with shard lure?) might just get you in there.