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Broodlord

(Unit)
Type: model
Category: HQ
Categories: Faction: , Faction: Tyranids, HQ, Genestealer, Character, Infantry, Psyker, Synapse
EntryId: 7d3f-defb-b3ba-0c65
Hidden: false
Costs: 115 pts8 PL
Options (9)
Adaptive Physiology
Bio-artefacts:
Arachnacyte Gland
Balethorn Cannon
Chameleonic Mutation
Hyper-adaptive Biology
Infrasonic Roar
Pathogenesis
Resonance Barb
Scythes of Tyran
Slayer Sabres
Slimer Maggot Infestation
The Maw-claws of Thyrax
The Miasma Cannon
The Norn Crown
The Reaper of Obilterax
The Venomthorn Parasite
The Ymgarl Factor
Xenogenic Acid
Custom Character Selections:
Hero Type:
1) Hero (4)
2) Mighty Hero (6)
3) Legendary Hero (8)
Selections:
Additional Abilities:
11: Inspirational Fighter
12: Beast Hunter
13: Heroic
14: Duelist
15: Zealot
16: Deadly Charge
21: Targeting Augury
22: Directed Fire
23: Deadly Marksman
24: Sundering Shots
25: Keen Eye
26: Defensive Fighter
31: Grudge
32: Resilient
33: Camoflage
34: Stealth Assault
35: Indomitable
36: Impervious
41: Infiltrator
42: Stealthy
43: Hard to Kill
44: Strategic Feint
45: Swift Strike
46: Foresight
51: Inspirational Leader
52: Rallying Cry
53: Icon of Retribution
54: Impetuous
55: Terrifying
56: Savage Riposte
61: Air Strike
62: Swift Advance
63: Reactive Tactics
64: Strike and Fade
65: Final Strike
66: Direct Fire
Characteristic Modifiers:
02: Old War Wound
03: Courageous
04: Ferocious Combatant
05: Mighty
06: Dead-eyed
07: Fleet
08: Blademaster
09: Enhanced Physiology
10: Toughened Armor
11: Divine Protection
12: Heroic Constitution
Psychic Enhancements:
1: Psychic Might
2: Adamantium Will
3: Master of Lore
Weapon Improvements:
02: Auto-loader
03: Penetrator Rounds
04: High Calibre
05: Improved Sights
06: Inferno Round
07: Artificer Weapon
08: Finely Balanced
09: Shredder
10: Brutal
11: Razor-edged
12: Heirloom
Hive Mind Discipline:
1. Dominion
2. Catalyst
3. The Horror
4. Onslaught
5. Paroxysm
6. Psychic Scream
Behemoth: Unstoppable Hunger
Gorgon: Poisonous Influence
Hydra: Death Shriek
Jormungandr: Lurking Maws
Kraken: Synaptic Lure
Kronos: Symbiostorm
Leviathan: Hive Nexus
Is a Custom Character
Monstrous Rending Claws
Power: Smite
Warlord
Warlord Traits:
Tyranids:
1. Alien Cunning
2. Heightened Senses
3. Synaptic Lynchpin
4. Mind Eater
5. Instinctive Killer
6. Adaptive Biology
Behemoth: Monstrous Hunger
Gorgon: Lethal Miasma
Hydra: Endless Regeneration
Jormungandr: Insidious Threat
Kraken: One Step Ahead
Kronos: Soul Hunger
Leviathan: Perfectly Adapted
Warlord Traits (BRB):
1. Legendary Fighter
2. Inspiring Leader
3. Tenacious Survivor
Warlord Traits (CA):
Cities of Death:
1. Cityfight Specialist
2. Conqueror of Worlds
3. Urban Warrior
Planetstrike Attacker:
1. Master of Timing
2. Burner of Worlds
3. Planetary Attacker
Planetstrike Defender:
1. Lord of Ambush
2. Protector of Worlds
3. Planetary Defender
Stronghold Assault Attacker:
1. Siege Breaker
2. Fortress Destroyer
3. Stronghold Assault Attacker
Stronghold Assault Defender:
1. Counterfire Master
2. Fortress Commander
3. Stronghold Assault Defender

Profiles:

Unit MWSBSSTWALdSave
Broodlord

8"

2+

-

5

5

6

6

10

4+/5++

Psyker CastDenyPowers KnownOther
Broodlord

1

1

Smite + 1 Hive Mind

-

Abilities
Brood Telepathy:

You can add 1 to hit rolls in the Fight phase for Genestealer units within 6" of and friendly Broodlords.

Synapse:

units automatically pass Morale tests if they are within 12" of any friendly units with this ability.

Shadow in the Warp:

Enemy PSKYERS must subtract 1 from any Psychic tests they make if they are within 18" of any units with this ability. TYRANID PSYKERS are not affected.

Lightning Reflexes:

Models in this unit have a 5+ invulnerable save.

Swift and Deadly:

Models in this unit can charge even if they Advanced during its turn.

Used By (1)
Tyranids(Catalogue)