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Gargoyles have many traits similar to the [[Termagant]], including a smaller size with a compact but lithe body encased in a light exoskeleton, but also have less physical prowess than most [[Tyranid]] organisms. Compared to a Termagant their lower legs have atrophied to little more than stumps because of their wings. They generally carry [[Fleshborer]]s and can even spit a skin-burning venom. Instinctively when using this venom they go for their prey's eyes, blinding their foe in order to cause confusion. In lieu of these projectile weapons, Gargoyles can even snatch prey up into the air and drop them to the ground below.{{Fn|9}} Through a quirk of their physical structure, they are capable of squeezing through gaps seemingly far too small for them, often getting into enemy buildings and defenses thought safe and secured.{{Fn|1}}

Gargoyles are often the first wave of organisms seen in a Tyranid invasion. They are agents of dismay whose prime purpose is to sow terror and confusion amongst the enemy, keeping them disordered while the main body of the assault arrives. They are sent in waves by the thousands at the enemy, heedless of their own losses and preferring to fight at range to maximize their role as skirmishers.{{Fn|9}} Under the direction of the [[Hive Mind]], Gargoyles will even throw themselves into vents, exhausts and exposed gears, fouling machinery and weapons with their bodies.{{Fn|2}} Running from Gargoyles is one of the worst decisions one can make, as they specialize in chasing down and picking off isolated prey.{{Fn|9}}