Hormagaunts | Warhammer 40K Tyranids | MOD Shop

The Warhammer 40,000 Tyranids Hormagaunts set is a multipart plastic kit that builds 10 Hormagaunts plus a bonus Ripper Swarm — eleven miniatures of pure, skittering aggression for your hive fleet. Bred for a single purpose, Hormagaunts are the swarming melee element of any Tyranid army: fast-moving, multi-limbed killers that pour over the battlefield in an unstoppable tide, scything talons gouging at anything they can reach.

On the tabletop, Hormagaunts are cheap, expendable, and absolutely lethal in numbers. Their speed lets them close the distance fast and drown the enemy under a wave of chitin, claws, and fangs — the perfect screen, objective-grabber, and melee anvil for a swarm. They work hand-in-claw with the rest of a hive fleet: keep them in the Synapse range of your Tyranid Warriors and they fight with relentless coordination, clearing the way for your bigger monsters.

For hobbyists, this is a swarm-builder's dream. Each Hormagaunt features a dynamic pose — some leaping, some stalking, some lunging — and these combine with a variety of head designs so your brood stays visually varied no matter how big it grows. The included Ripper Swarm adds even more crawling menace to the base of your collection.

What's in the box

• 11 Citadel miniatures: 10 Hormagaunts, each armed with twin scything talons, plus 1 Ripper Swarm
• 68 plastic components
• 10x Citadel 28.5mm Round Bases and 1x Citadel 40mm Round Base
• Supplied unpainted and requires assembly — we recommend Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Colour paints

Build & customization options

• Each Hormagaunt is armed with twin scything talons, built for relentless close combat
• Multiple dynamic poses — leaping, stalking, and lunging — capture the brood's predatory speed
• A variety of head designs can be combined with the poses to keep every model in your swarm looking distinct
• The bonus Ripper Swarm expands your skittering tide right out of the box

Who this kit is for

Tyranids players building a fast melee swarm, collectors who want an affordable way to add bodies and board presence to a hive fleet, and painters who love repeatable, characterful models with enough pose and head variety to avoid a same-y swarm. Hormagaunts pair perfectly with Tyranid Warriors for Synapse coverage and a larger monster to anchor the brood.

Why buy from MOD Shop

MOD Shop LLC is an authorized Games Workshop retailer. Every miniature is 100% authentic Citadel product, packed and shipped fast from our US location — typically within 1–3 business days. We're run by actual players and hobbyists, so when you have a question about swarm-building, Synapse coverage, or efficient ways to paint a horde, you're talking to people who play. Catch us live on Whatnot (@MODShopLLC) for breaks, builds, and community.

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FAQ

How many miniatures are in the Hormagaunts set?
The kit builds 11 miniatures: 10 Hormagaunts plus a bonus Ripper Swarm.

How are Hormagaunts armed?
Each Hormagaunt is armed with twin scything talons for close combat.

Do the Hormagaunts come with different poses?
Yes. The models feature dynamic leaping, stalking, and lunging poses, combined with a variety of head designs so your swarm stays varied.

Are MOD Shop's Warhammer products official?
Yes. MOD Shop LLC is an authorized Games Workshop retailer, and all Warhammer 40,000 miniatures we sell are 100% authentic Citadel product.

Do these miniatures come painted and assembled?
No. They are supplied unpainted and require assembly. We recommend Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Colour paints.