1750 Tyranid list for a tournament

[Drox11]

Hello im kinda new to atleast posting anything on this forum so i apologize if i broke a rule or anything. My list has been tested allot and im getting closer to what i think will be my tournament list. I would just like to hear some feedback if anyone has some experience with tournaments and can give me some help.

Hive Tyrant "Zim"
Implant attack
Winged
Scything tallons x2
Warp field

TOTAL 178

BroodLord"Ripley"
extended carapace
Feeder Tendrils
Flesh hooks
Retinue 5 Genestealers

TOTAL 166

Lictor"Gerrr"

TOTAL 80

Genestealers"blue Brood"x11
Feeder tendrils

TOTAL 187

Genestealers"Green Brood"x11
Feeder Tendrils

TOTAL 187

Gaunt Brood x24
Spinefists

TOTAL 120

Hormagaunts"Blue Brood"x20
Toxin sacs

TOTAL 240

Hormagaunts"Green Brood"x20
Toxin sacs

TOTAL 240

Zoanthropes x3
Synapse Creature
Warp Blast

TOTAL 195

Carnifex
Devourers twin linkedx2
Enhanced Senses

TOTAL 113

Carnifex
Devourers twin linkedx2
Enhanced Senses

TOTAL 113


The grand total is 1819 i have a few ideas of what i wanna take out but if anyone has a siggestion to trim off some stuff that would be great.

[nareik123]

Welcome to the Forums!

I can tell you right now, not enough Synapse.

The major problem is that your main gribblies, the gaunts, need that synapse. Hive tyrants in 1750pts can be taken down pretty easy by focused fire. Your Zoanthropes aren't fast enough to keep up with the Gaunts and your Broodlord has a too small bodyguard. I would advise Getting some winged warriors in that list somehow. You don't really need your Zoanthropes. One is a good idea for a bit of ranged anti tank, but three is just a points sink.

[SubZero]

I like 3 Zoanthropes - I take my Biovores and Zoans all in groups of three and spread them across the rear line equally so you won't lose all your eggs should the basket fall.

2-3 Lictors are good if they attack the same target too.

As stated by nareik though, get some Warriors! I am a firm believer and follower of strict Tyranid Warrior builds and you will surprise yourself when you adjust to using them just how flexible they can become for your army, and how overlooked they are by your opponents who laugh at the absence of Hive Tyrants.

[Coredump]

You've got plenty of synapse. 5 synapse for 3 gaunt broods... way plenty.

As for dropping, I would ditch the spinegaunts. Or at least drop to only 8. That way they can still screen for the HT/Guards, but save 80pts.
You could also drop 2-3 HGs per brood and still be effective with them. Especially if you can get them near a lictor/stealer/Blord with Feeder tendrils.
And don't let the No Retreat rules scare you too much, it still works to pair them with a fex, as long as you are somewhat careful about your target.

Now, for spending points. ;-)

Add 2 stealers, and then split them into 3 broods of 8
give the retinue flesh hooks too.
I would give the flyrant some other upgrades... +WS or +I, or....

[Surrealitycheck]

I love the way you named your units :P

[Drox11]

haha yea i like the names too =p, but thanks for everyones siggestions ill be sure to play test them and comeback with my new list , the one that worked the best.