Warhammer 40,000 Codex: Tyranids — Rules, Datasheets & Hive Mind Lore | Games Workshop

Unleash the Hive Mind on your tabletop

The Tyranids arrive as a relentless, hive‑mind driven force from beyond the known galaxy. This codex distills their vast intellect and brutal biology into a practical guide you can use to field a Tyranid army in Warhammer 40,000. Rather than relying on conventional technology, Tyranid wargear is living, symbiotic biology—bioware and psionic energies that bond with their warriors and adapt to the moment of battle. On the tabletop, you’ll sense an alien efficiency: swarms closing in, biomass converted into combat power, and a threat that evolves with every encounter.

Designed to fuel both narrative and competitive play, the codex blends lore with core rules to help you bring the Hive Mind to life in your games. The imagery and descriptions center on seething masses of warriors, leader-beasts, and walking behemoths, giving you a vivid, immersive backdrop for every clash you plan or role‑play around.

What you’ll get inside

• 120 pages of in‑depth rules, epic art, and terrifying xenos lore
• Crusade and Combat Patrol rules for campaign and skirmish play
• 47 datasheets covering a wide range of Tyranid units
• Six themed Detachments to tailor your army’s style and strategy
• Ages 12+

How this codex supports your hobby

• Living, bio-organic technology and psionic options that add flavor to every battle
• Hive Mind coordination mechanics that encourage thoughtful, multi‑unit planning
• Background and lore to deepen narrative battles and inspire painting and conversion

Whether you’re starting a new Tyranid force or expanding an existing collection, this codex offers structured rules and rich visuals to help you build, paint, and play with confidence. It presents a cohesive framework without promising outcomes, inviting you to explore what the Tyranid menace can become on your tabletop.