Tyranids 1850

[Tynskel]

ah, yes. the "Fear Factor". Genestealers still have the same fear factor since the early days of Space Hulk.

Rightfully so, though. They slaughter heavy infantry pretty easily. Especially with the help of hormogaunts.

Have you thought about some Sky Slashers? Those can be really good for tarpitting (and if used correctly, smashing units).

[ActionJackson]

I always had a lot of success with a 20 man strong gargoyle unit with poison. It's a great screen as you said, and it's so damn big that you can smash the remainder into a unit as long as they'll be in synapse, and you'll clog up shooting lanes for a turn since they'll likely survive, giving you that crucial turn to get closer. if you can get them preferred enemy with a swarmlord or something, I've actually had them take down some pretty decent competition, and for the points they're hard to match in the nid book.