Models
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The Swarmlord
8"
10
2+
10
7+
3
Ranged Weapons
RNG
A
BS
S
AP
D
Synaptic pulse
Psychic
Torrent
18"
D6+3
N/A
5
-1
2
Melee Weapons
RNG
A
WS
S
AP
D
Bone sabres
Twin-linked
Melee
8
2+
9
-2
3
Keywords
Great Devourer
Synapse
Character
Epic Hero
Monster
Hive Tyrant
The Swarmlord
Psyker
Costs
1 model
240 pts
Unit Composition
■ 1 The Swarmlord – EPIC HERO
This model is equipped with: Synaptic pulse; bone sabres.
Rules
Leader
This model can be attached to the following unit:
■ TYRANT GUARD
Core Abilities
Deadly Demise D3
Leader
Faction Abilities
Synapse
Shadow in the Warp
Unit Abilities
Malign Presence
If this model is your WARLORD, each time your opponent targets a unit from their army with a Stratagem, if that unit is within 12" of this model, increase the cost of that use of that Stratagem by 1CP.
Designer’s Note: This ability takes precedence over the Lord of Deceit ability presented in the Balance Dataslate June 2024.
Hive Commander
At the start of your Command phase, if this model is on the battlefield, you gain 1CP.
Domination of the Hive Mind
While a friendly TYRANIDS unit is within 9" of this model, that unit is within your army’s Synapse Range.
| Game Version | 1 model | |
|---|---|---|
| Points | Change | |
| Version 2.2 | 240 pts | |
| Version 2.1 | 240 pts | |
| Version 2.0 | 240 pts | |
| Version 1.14 | 240 pts | |
| Version 1.13 | 240 pts | |
| Version 1.12 | 240 pts | |
| Version 1.11 | 240 pts | |
| Version 1.10 | 240 pts | |
| Version 1.9 | 240 pts | |
| Version 1.8 | 240 pts | ↓-30 pts |
| Version 1.7 | 270 pts | |
| Version 1.6 | 270 pts | |
| Version 1.5 | 270 pts | |
| Version 1.4 | 270 pts | |
| Version 1.3 | 270 pts | ↑+20 pts |
| Version 1.2 | 250 pts | |
| Version 1.1 | 250 pts | |
| Version 1.0 | 250 pts | |
