Hive Tyrant Tyranids · Characters
Hive Tyrant is a single model for 195 points in the Tyranids army. On points efficiency the unit ranks 16th of 55 Tyranids units overall and 3rd of 12 among characters, with a value score of 75/100 (offense 83, defense 68). Per point, the unit hits hardest into TEQ (90th percentile) and is toughest against special (86th percentile).
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Offense: wounds removed per 100 points
Scored with the default wargear (Monstrous bonesword and lash whip, Monstrous scything talons): every gun firing, each model's best melee weapon plus any Extra Attacks. No cover, Heavy weapons stationary, not within half range.
| Target | 🎯 Ranged | ⚔️ Melee | %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaff10 × T3 Sv5+ W1 infantry | — | 3.92Monstrous bonesword and lash whip + Monstrous scything talons (extra) | 51 |
| MEQ5 × T4 Sv3+ W2 infantry | — | 4.36Monstrous bonesword and lash whip + Monstrous scything talons (extra) | 67 |
| TEQ5 × T5 Sv2+ 4++ W3 infantry | — | 4.36Monstrous bonesword and lash whip + Monstrous scything talons (extra) | 90 |
| Light vehicleT10 Sv3+ W12 vehicle | — | 3.51Monstrous bonesword and lash whip + Monstrous scything talons (extra) | 83 |
| Heavy vehicleT12 Sv2+ W16 vehicle | — | 2.71Monstrous bonesword and lash whip + Monstrous scything talons (extra) | 84 |
Defense: hits needed to destroy it, per 100 points
| Attacker | Hits | %ile |
|---|---|---|
| Small armsS4 AP0 D1 (bolter, lasgun) | 185 | 83 |
| SpecialS5 AP-1 D1 (heavy bolter-class) | 92.3 | 86 |
| PlasmaS8 AP-2 D2 (plasma, power fist) | 15.4 | 60 |
| EliteS6 AP-2 D3 (elite melee, precision) | 12.3 | 54 |
| Anti-tankS12 AP-3 D6 (lascannon, melta) | 5.11 | 31 |
Utility: what the damage numbers miss
A rough guide from the datasheet's numbers, keywords and ability names (it can't weigh what a Leader's or aura's rule does). Percentiles against every current unit.
| Part | %ile |
|---|---|
| Board controlObjective Control per 100 pts | 25 |
| Action economyUnits per 100 pts: cheap bodies for actions | 14 |
| ReachMove, plus Fly, Deep Strike, Infiltrators, Scouts | 35 |
| SupportLeader, auras, Transport, Lone Operative, Stealth, revives | 66 |
| Taken anywayIn its faction's recent winning lists more often than its offense and defense explain | 37 |
Similar-cost Tyranids characters
| Unit | Pts | Value | Off | Def | Util | Chaff | MEQ | TEQ | Light vehicle | Heavy vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Organism [Crucible]1 model | 135 | 78 | 81 | 75 | 34 | 2.57 | 4.29 | 3.46 | 6.53 | 4.55 |
| Macro Organism [Crucible]1 model | 150 | 78 | 75 | 81 | 24 | 2.31 | 3.86 | 3.12 | 5.88 | 4.10 |
| Winged Hive Tyrant1 model | 185 | 64 | 67 | 62 | 14 | 2.63 | 3.48 | 3.60 | 2.98 | 2.25 |
| Tervigon1 model | 160 | 60 | 22 | 98 | 11 | 2.31 | 2.22 | 1.26 | 1.29 | 0.97 |
| Hyperadapted Raveners5 models | 165 | 58 | 94 | 22 | 74 | 5.74 | 5.88 | 4.24 | 5.13 | 4.04 |
| Neurotyrant1 model | 130 | 41 | 25 | 57 | 96 | 2.99 | 3.54 | 1.52 | 0.90 | 0.60 |
Value, Offense, Defense and Utility are percentiles against every current unit in the game (100 = best per point). Value is Offense and Defense; Utility (board control, actions, reach, support, and how often winning lists take the unit anyway) is shown beside it. Target columns: expected wounds removed per 100 points.
Stats, wargear options and rules: see the official Tyranids codex. How these scores work.