Tyranids

The Tyranids are a vast extragalactic swarm, a consuming force of alien biology that has stripped entire star systems of all organic matter. They have no individual ambition, no politics, and no mercy — only the endless hunger of the Hive Mind driving them forward. On the tabletop they play as a horde faction with exceptional synergy, combining fast melee units with monstrous creatures and swarm infantry into a wave of biological fury.

Hormagaunts and Termagants form the expendable core of most lists, soaking fire while Carnifexes, Hive Tyrants, and the Norn Emissary deliver serious threat. The faction suits aggressive players who enjoy overwhelming opponents through volume and pressure.

Painting a Tyranid army is one of the most scalable projects in the hobby. Speed techniques like dipping, drybrushing, and contrast paints work brilliantly on the organic forms, and the faction has been among the biggest beneficiaries of modern painting shortcuts. The creative range of colour schemes is extraordinary.

Prices below are tracked daily from US retailers. Hormagaunts and Termagants are the kits to watch for the deepest savings, given how many you will need to fill your swarm.