Types of Tyranid Armies

THE SHORT VERSION

Five swarm patterns illustrate different priorities. A horde wins through inexpensive bodies, fast assault relies on coordinated speed and mobile Synapse, and elite Genestealer–Warrior forces sacrifice numbers for independence. Monster-heavy armies can field many great beasts but struggle with scoring bodies and escalation, while shooting swarms exploit numerous powerful short-ranged weapons. Jansen recommends focused, economical builds and warns beginners that unusual variants demand careful deployment and support.

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Find this article in White Dwarf 307, pp. 58–59.

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