Tyranid Fast Attack Tactics

In this section we will look at the Tyranid Fast attack choices and the Fast Attack tactics.

General Tyranid Fast Attack Tactics

The Tyranid army is largely a close combat army. This means that you want to get to grips with the enemy troops as fast as possible!

Getting to the enemy fast can be achieved in different ways. You can start close up by infiltration, or deep striking, or you can move fast either by wings, or as beasts. The best option is to do both!

Tyranid Shrike Brood Tactics

The Tyranid Shrike is basically a Warrior brood with wings.

How to add wings to Warriors to make Shrike Broods

Ravener Brood Tactics

Raveners are beasts, this means that they move 6 inches a turn, but can assault 12 inches!

Sky-Slasher Swarm Brood Tactics

Winged Rippers are called 'Sky Slasher Swarms' and can be very effective. Their independence from the Hive Mind, Speed and survivability mean that you can send them on sub-missions tying up Heavy Weapon Squads etc. Highly recommended.

Gargoyle Brood Tactics

The Tyranid Gargoyles are Termagants with wings. This means they are fairly cheap,

Harpy Tactics

Spore Mine Tactics

At 10 points a base, Spore Mines are a good way of using up any spare points. Spore Mines are a bit random in their movement, for they are best deployed in larger spaces that you want to deter you opponent from using.