The Frequently Asked Questions about Tyranids.

[Carnifexus]

Question:
Do tyranids out of synapse control need to take a leadership test to shoot? Or do they only have to make one for moving?


Answer:
You only need to take a Leadership test for Instinctive behaviour if you wish to move. You may choose to lurk in which case you gain a bonus to your cover save and may shoot (no test required). If you take the test, failure means you flee as if you had failed a morale test, unless your fearless in which case you lurk (and may shoot but not move). Success means that you move and shoot as per normal. (ref pg 28 Tyrannid Codex)

[PoptartsNinja]

Question:
If a Lictor Deepstrikes into a unit (say Space Marines) which is in area terrian. Is it killed outright, is it put on that place in base contact (moving a few marines if neseserary) or is it put 1 inch away from the marines, but still in area terrian?

Answer:
The Lictor is killed outright because it has no special rules saying it's not. The Lictor's only special rules force it to deep strike into area terrain, which do not preclude it dying on contact with a squad.

[Karmoon]

QUESTION:
Which printing is the latest version of the Tyranid Codex?

Answer:
There has only been one printing of the 4th edition Tyranid Codex at the time of this posting.

(Holo and Celephais - not quite the answers he was looking for, but thanks for trying.)

[Lictor1989]

Question:
Can a single Tyranid model take the upgrade Adrenal Glands for both WS and I at the same time?

Answer:
Yes they can though from what I heard when the codex first came out this was hotly debated though now most people will let you (though their are some stubborn people out there though not many to my knowledge).

[Carnifexus]

Question:
Does a Hive Tyrant with wings have the Hit and Run ability?

Answer:
Haha I wish, no the wings ability only confers a 12" movement and precludes the leaping biomorph and Extended Carapace Biomorph. Sorry no Hit and Run, grab a lictor for that.

[Carnifexus]

Question:
When a squad of gaunts with "Without Number" are placed on the table on the turn after being killed, how can they be placed? Do they have to line up right at the edge of the board or can they be placed in normal unit coherency in any shape as long as one is touching the board edge?

Answer:
When Units are returned to the field via the "Without Number" rule they come on like reserves. i.e. They are treated as moving in from the board edge. This means that the whole squad moves on as if the front of their base was touching the board edge. Therefore the maximum distance you can move on from the board edge for a unit of termagants is 6", after your movement phase. You can then fleet etc.

[Lictor1989]

QUESTION:
Can a Warrior take both the winged and leaping biomorphs?


ANSWER:
Nope you can't take winged and leaping as on page 33 of the tyranid codex under the winged biomorph it states "You cannot take extended carpace or leaping with a winged creature". I think it says it else where though I'm not sure.

[macewind]

Question
When equipping both adrenal glands (ws + I) do you need to stick 2 glands to the model?

Answer:
Local modelling rules vary from tournament to tournament. To be safe, you should model them both if you plan to make use of them.


Question
If a tyrant (for example) Has ST and RC so his attacks are 3+1 Does this mean he gets 4 attacks with ST and then 3 with RC?

Answer:
No. The Scything Talons will add their bonus to the Tyranid's attacks value, and then the Rending Claws will make all of those attacks Rending.

[Warrior47]

Question:
If a spore mine cluster deepstrikes and lands on another squad, therefore dying, are they just removed from play or do the detonate?


Answer:
They blow up. In the codex it specifically says "if a spore mine makes contact with and enemy for any reason... the cluster explodes." It also says "if a mine is reduced to 0 Wounds or ortherwise killed, it will explode as detailed above. Both point to the mine exploding. (Ref: Tyranids FAQ: Link)

[Atma]

Question:
Warrior weapon symbiotes may differ within a brood, but may biomorphs? For example, may two devourer armed warriors take toxin sacs but the third venom-cannon armed not?


Answer:
No. Page 37 of the Tyranid codex states biomorphs must be paid per model in the brood, not per model. All warriors must have the same biomorphs (ie, if one has enhanced senses, they all must have enhanced senses).