Games Workshop Warhammer 40,000 Tyranids Deathleaper – Apex Lictor Miniature (Black)

Overview

Meet Deathleaper, the evolutionary pinnacle of the Lictor bioform, designed as a dramatic centerpiece for Warhammer 40,000 Tyranid collections. This multipart plastic kit depicts Deathleaper perched atop the infested wreckage of a ruined facility, its living cloak of membranous webbing shifting to obscure its silhouette as it moves. The model embodies classic Lictor traits magnified into a terrifying centerpiece that can inspire both tabletop battles and immersive display pieces.

Key features

• The ultimate Lictor, an apex predator for your Tyranid army with enhanced physical traits
• Powerful talons and claws convey a lethal, predatory presence
• Extended, spiked tendrils emphasize a threatening reach
• Two additional eyes sharpen the creature’s predatory gaze
• A living cloak of membranous webbing that subtly shifts its silhouette for dramatic effect

What’s in the kit

• 44 plastic components that assemble into the Deathleaper figure
• Citadel 60mm Round Base for stable display and dynamic posing
• Model supplied unpainted and requires assembly
• Recommended tools and paints: Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Colour paints

Painting and presentation ideas: this model is rich with alien biology details, making it a great project for color layering, contrast work, and delicate edge highlighting. Use dry brushing to bring out the texture of the membranous webbing, or apply glaze washes to deepen recessed lines. For dioramas, pair Deathleaper with ruined infrastructure sets or other Tyranid figures to tell a stealthy, ambush-themed scene. The model’s size and dramatic pose also lend themselves to being the centerpiece of a display board or showroom vignette.

Why it matters for your collection: while results can vary, Deathleaper offers a visually striking focal point that can heighten narrative depth in a Tyranid army. It also provides a satisfying painting and assembly project for hobbyists who enjoy incremental detailing and dramatic composition.