Carnifex

Source: Codex: Tyranids, p. 15; Chapter Approved – Codex: Tyranids Q&A (v2.0), p. 3

Carnifex Mutable genus

Pts/model WS BS S T W I A Ld Sv
Carnifex 90 4 3 10 6 4 2 2 10 3+

Brood: 1 Carnifex.

Bio-weapons: A Carnifex must choose two bio-weapons from the following list at the points cost indicated.

  • Venom cannon – 45 pts
  • Barbed strangler – 35 pts
  • Scything talons – 8 pts
  • Rending claws – 2 pts

In addition, a Carnifex may be equipped with up to two biomorph enhancements chosen from the following list at the points cost indicated.

  • Flesh hooks – 2 pts
  • Bio-plasma attack – 15 pts
  • Extended Carapace (+1 Sv) – 10 pts

Special Rules

Tyranid Monstrous Creature: The Carnifex is a Tyranid monstrous creature and follows the special rules detailed on page 6.

Mutable Genus: The characteristics and weaponry of Carnifexes can be substantially altered by using the bio-genetic modification procedure detailed later.

Errata — Chapter Approved: Codex: Tyranids Q&A (v2.0): A Tyrant Guard brood may guard a Carnifex, not only a Hive Tyrant — but a single Tyrant Guard brood can only protect one monstrous creature at a time.