Tyranids: Parasite of Mortrex

The Parasite of Mortrex is a winged terror with a genuinely horrible party trick — it swoops in, jabs its venomous ovipositor into the enemy, and implants Ripper pods that hatch and erupt mid-battle. Fast, disruptive and full of nasty character, it's a Fast Attack pick that spawns fresh Rippers as it goes and adds unpredictable menace to any Hive Fleet.

What's in the box

• 1 multipart plastic Parasite of Mortrex
• 12 plastic components
• Razor claws and a venomous, barbed ovipositor
• 1 × Citadel 40mm round base

Best for

• Harassing backfield units and objectives other monsters can't reach
• Reinforcing a Ripper-heavy Hive Fleet on the cheap
• A quick, satisfying build for painters who want something different on the shelf

A quick, characterful build that brings something genuinely different to the table — living artillery with wings, and a real headache for anyone camping an objective.

Supplied unpainted and unassembled. Glue and paints sold separately. It pairs well with a fast-moving core of Hormagaunts, or browse the full Tyranids range.