If you’ve ever fancied yourself a brooding telepathic mind behind a never-ending army of mindless warriors, or are a fan of the Alien film franchise and want to explore an army with a similar visual style, then the Tyranids may be the 40k army for you. Now, they stand as one of the pillars of Warhammer 40k, being one of the most popular armies due to their unique design, playstyle, and wealth of models to use in battle. Though they were redesigned a few times in their early appearances, since 1990 they have had a fairly consistent look and backstory. Tyranids are one of the oldest factions in Warhammer 40,000 with roots going back to the very first edition of the game. If you’re on a planet in the Imperium of Man and you hear the Xenosalarms ringing, we recommend making peace with the Emperor – there’s little else you can do. There’s no bargaining with the Tyranids, there’s no diplomacy, just the eternal need to expand and devour. Warhammer 40k‘s Tyranids are an existential threat to the entire galaxy, appearing out of nowhere to inflict total death on any living creature that faces them. Always hungry, always invading, and always on the move.
