The Frequently Asked Questions about Tyranids.

[PoptartsNinja]

Question
Do Biovores have to target an enemy unit? Or if all existing enemy units are in H2H can they fire spores onto different parts of the table (with the hope they will eventually float into something)?


Answer:
Biovores must target an enemy unit. No other barrage weapon can be fired at random pieces of scenery or open space (except Whirlwind mines, and those have special rules saying in effect 'you can shoot these anywhere you please so long as they're in range'), and neither can biovores. (Ref: Page 28 of the Tyranid Codex)

[macewind]

QUESTION:

When a lictor deepstrikes, the codex says it can assault. Does this mean I can move and assault as normal?


ANSWER:
(Per Karmoon, who also asked the question...) No, you fool, you may only assault! <-- is this the answer???


Yep thats the answer. You may only assault. I pity the fool that tries to move after deepstriking (unless youve already assaulted, then you can run away under the hit and run rule.)

[knightenfex]

So, if a Carnifex is out of synapse range does it have to make a leadership test to move? As well as a Lictor?

[Karmoon]

Question:
So, if a Carnifex is out of synapse range does it have to make a leadership test to move? As well as a Lictor?

Answer:
That is correct. The Carnifex has to test for synapse. But please note, as the carnifex is fearless it doesn't fall back should it fail. It simply stays there for a turn shouting foul language at the enemy.

[Warrior47]

That is not entirely correct Karmoon. As answered here in the FAQ, when they fail their synapse test, they have to lurk. While this is essentially the same, it means that if you fail, you get the cover save bonus and don't just have to stand there out in the open.

EDIT for purpose of having entire answer in post: Your Carni can also fire while lurking, but it doesn't get the cover save bonus because of it's MC status. The lictor still gets the save though.

[Furbifex]

Originally Posted by Xilconic

Question:
Could you force tyranid units to make use of Instinctive Behavior, even if they don't have to abide by them (like Genestealers). In short, Could a generstealer Lurk? Could you use Lurk for Termagant who need to defend something in a forest. but are stil within Synapse?

There is only one way I can see that Instinctive behavior can be used to your advantage. If you have gaunts with Without Number the new broods will start at your table edge and outside of synapse range. Hopefully they fail the test and move 3D6 toward the nearest synapse creature. (talk about back in the fight lol)

[paul_Harkonen]

I would also like to point out that in addition to shouting foul langauge the Fex can shoot venom shards and pie plates of doom. (aka you can fire while lurking.)

[tarzen]

Originally Posted by Warrior47

That is not entirely correct Karmoon. As answered here in the FAQ, when they fail their synapse test, they have to lurk. While this is essentially the same, it means that if you fail, you get the cover save bonus and don't just have to stand there out in the open.

Not true mate as lurking MCs don't get the save bonus=)

[Warrior47]

Originally Posted by tarzen

Not true mate as lurking MCs don't get the save bonus=)

Yes but a lictor does=)

[Lord Lucias]

Originally Posted by Warrior47

Yes but a lictor does=)

And that would be because a lictor is not a MC