They appear throughout the galaxy, but are most frequently associated with the Tau Empire. 3 0 obj The playtesters are all playtested out, the proofreader's eyes are sore and we've had a lot of fun with this one. Replace Kroot rifle with one of the following: Storm bolter for +5 points, Flamer for +6 points, Meltagun for +13 points or Plasma gun for +15 points. What changes could we make this unit in order to make it viable choice in a Tau army? Eaters of the Dead Kroot are extremely voracious carnivores and will often feast on the flesh of the . [Needs Citation], The Kroot are renowned as mercenaries, and despite being mistrusted by most in the Imperium are very faithful to their contractors. Nocturnal: The unit gains the Night Vision ability. Would this be something this community is interested in ? . Same as in the Dark Eldar Codex, Fast Attack: Gun Drone Squadron Email address: Your email address will not be published. The Shaper may replace its Kroot rifle with one of the following: Storm bolter for +5 points or Flamer for +6 points. On the tabletop, a Kroot pack can barely dent a squad of Guardsmen. Kroot are truly exemplary as a showcase of Tau design in 9E- outdated, inapplicable, and not even good to begin with. I did a GT and went 4-2 with firstborn only (aside from, Frankly, while I don't expect much from primaris upgrades to characters, I think he ended up better than we could. Put simply, theres much more that we could go into here. I field Kroot Carnivores purely for aesthetic reasons as I like the models. What makes the all Kroot army a possibility is that in the new Codex Kroot Shapers are now HQ options. It is a supplementary army list for use with Tempus Fugitive events and should not be considered in any way official outside of those events. Weapon skill 3+ and ballistic skill 4+ are likewise acceptable, but not particularly impressive. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); A very useful write up , I am new to Tau , and given the cost of larger models ,, Hello, Just curious if 3-man, 5-man, and 8-man team events are intended to be factored into ITC this year 2023?, Thanks for reading/watching! Same as in the Orks Codex, Elites: Mandrakes [5], The Silver Skulls recognised that Kroot with psychic potential posed a grave threat to the Imperium and recommended the planet where they were encountered on be cleansed. Since then, the Kroot core worlds have fought loyally for the Tau and Greater Good, provided they receive sufficient payment. This message was edited 15 times. If anyone decides to collect an army of mercenaries, please send us a pic as we reckon such an army would look awesome, provided that they all share some sort of marking to show that they are on the same side. Nice job, very slick! 4 0 obj However, it really isnt much to write home about, and Tau players usually have bigger fish to fry when it comes to spending Command Points. Troops: Scavenger Kindred The Kroot Rifle is not the only weapon the Kroot make use of. Kroot Mercenary armylist. Should anything inorganic and indigestible be consumed, the Kroot must regurgitate it, with considerable discomfort. Hounds should also be terrifying but fragile. Again, you can see why this range of models desperately needs a refresh. In sentient species such as Orks and Humans, they may also take on cultural aspects of that race as well. With the two Imperial forces combined the Kroot faded away deeming the combined strength too much for direct confrontation.[1]. Certainly once they got some access to stratagems they had some sort of play. A full-size squad of Kroot puts out fewer attacks than a basic unit of Intercessors, and with worse AP and other statlines to boot, and yet are still more than half again the price. The primary weapon deployed by the Kroot is a rifle whose design is derived from the fighting staffs used by their ancestors. Im a fan of the Kroot. With the new codex right around the corner, I decided to rip the vostroyans from a mod I found from DOW. Think there's a better photo of them in the previous codex, but really want to paint mine like that and wondering which paints I'll need Finally, I will briefly mention that there are a couple of stratagems in both the codex and the Psychic Awakening supplement that give some of these units a little bit of play. Warhammer 40k is a franchise created by Games Workshop, detailing the far future and the grim darkness it holds. I know that this article has been something of a downer. It is a supplementary In fact, their only special rule is Stealthy Hunters, which allows them to make a 7 movement at the start of the first battle round, ending more than 9 from any enemy units. a modest proposal. Within this 39 page (40 if you include the sweet cover page) Warhammer 40k mini-dex you will find: -Background -Modeling section -Army List (including 1 Special Character) Kroot leaders are known as Shapers; they are generally the Kroot with the instinctive ability to recognising desirable or detrimental traits in defeated foes and instruct his kindred what to eat to suit the task at hand. 1 0 obj At six points per model, the unit costs at least 60 points. Elites: Headhunter Kindred At the very least, this model has a more interesting stat-line: with Strength 6, Toughness 5, and 4 Wounds, theres something going on here. This page was last edited on 30 March 2023, at 22:51. { In shooting it is exactly like a Boltgun; in melee it adds +1Str but confers no other benefits. Tabletop Gaming: Store, Events, Paint Studio, Content. Three Kroot kindred were involved in the attack. Do not reject out of hand the mercenary. In earlier editions they would function as a screening unit that could hold back enemy assaults or use Infiltrate to deploy onto objectives in order to score the Tau player points- however, in 9E they are incredibly unsuited to either of those roles. Full tracking of what you have read so you can skip to your first unread post, easily see what has changed since you last logged in, and easily see what is new at a glance. Press J to jump to the feed. [6] For instance, a Shaper who wants his Kroot to gain muscle mass will take on campaigns against Orks to acquire the right DNA, while extensive feeding on flying predators will allow the Kroot to grow wings. From the sounds of it, Lady Atia was almost hinting at a Mercenaries Codex for everyone to dabble into, with maybe some specifics for T'au to pick from (like Vespid). Even Lasguns will make short work of them if they come under fire, and their low morale also means that they are likely to take a lot of extra casualties even when the unit isnt wiped out. Same as the Ordo Xenos Inquisitor in the Inquisition/Imperial Agents Codex. Same as in the Farsight Enclave Codex. And what's more, Kroot can't even fill the role of a cheap and cheerful screening unit. What does a Kroot infantry model offer in terms of an armor save? During an early sphere of expansion, the T'au encountered the forces of the Imperium of Man. If akroot shaper isincluded in a squad, he andthe rest of his squad (including krootoxen but not kroot hounds) may take oneof the following upgrades: endobj Moreover, Kroot mercenaries often bring back weapons from previous employers, further diversifying their armoury. If this results in them scattering outside the area terrain then reduce the distance scattered until it is within the area terrain. Now lets actually give them some kick in close combat. Tabletop Gaming: Store, Events, Paint Studio, Content. The units in the Kroot army list use a number of special rules that are common to more than one Kroot unit. Same as in the Orks Codex. If a Rogue Trader is included then Scout Sentinel Squadrons may be changed to Fast Attack choices, Heavy Weapons Squads may be changed to Heavy Support choicesand Leman Russescan be taken as Heavy Support choices. The Kroot evolved from avian creatures on their homeworld of Pech. Next, there is the Kroot hunting rifle. This fandex would draw these together for 8th ed along with stratagems eventually . Im sure one of the most technologically advanced factions in the galaxy can come up with some shiny new armor for their favorite buddies. Ive yet to mention Kroot Hounds, Krootox Riders, or the Kroot Shaper. The units in the Kroot army list use a number of special rules that are common to more than one Kroot unit. Same as in the Orks Codex, Troops: Flash Gitz Theyre not going to be beating up anything big and nasty, but its certainly a start. But Im going to end on a positive note. They see it as their life's duty to absorb the many genetic traits across the Galaxy, and betraying a client would jeopardize this mission. Forces of the Kroot On the following pages are the complete rules for models in a Kroot Mercenary army. Codex: Kroot Mercenaries Version 5.84 fCodex: Kroot Mercenaries V5.84 By Kompletely Kroot Dedicated to Andy Hoare Version 5.84 28th of June 2009 It is the intention of this document to take the original 3rd edition 40K Kroot Mercenary army list written by Andy Hoare and update it to 5th edition 40K, We took many different ideas as The process is not an exact science and there are many examples where it has gone awry, leaving some trapped in evolutionary cul-de-sacs, the Krootox and Kroot Hounds being the most visible evidence of this. Replace Kroot rifle with one of the following: Storm bolter for +5 points, Flamer for +6 points, Meltagun for +13 points or Plasma gun for +15 points. This may also be some form of control that extends to lower life forms such as birds and animals, as there is evidence to suggest that the Kroot employ empathic pheromones to prevent such creatures from being startled by them and giving away their position in battle. WS 5 BS 2 S 4 T 4 W 2 I 3 A 4 Ld9 Sv 4+ 55 Points. Ambush: The kindred may be deployed via deep strike into a piece of area terrain. Although Kroot can get onto an objective very quickly thanks to their pregame move, since no scoring happens until turn 2 your opponent will always have the chance to interact with them before you can get any points from them- and as we have already explained, it takes very little firepower to remove a squad of Kroot from any objective. BUT for those of your who are not, the latest updated version of the Kompletely Kroot Kodex is now available for download! EN. The warlord of a mercenary detachment may place a bounty on an enemy unit at the beginning of the owning players turn. <> [Needs Citation], The Kroot digestive system is extremely efficient, capable of breaking down almost any organic material into an energy form that can be stored in specialised organs scattered throughout their bodies, called nymnes. Lets keep the increase to Strength, and lets add an extra attack and an extra point of AP. Theyre even less durable than Pathfinders, which really takes some doing. Same as in the Farsight Enclave Codex. Their psychic disguise was only ruptured when their cerebral connection was broken, such as when their head was severed, after which they would revert back to their true Kroot form. The Freebooter Kaptin may replace his choppa with a big choppa for +5 points or a power klaw for +20 points. T45J1Zh\0ywC+A k5DP:} (LogOut/ Combined with this method of communication, the Kroot can learn new languages at an astounding rate, matching posture and tone to the sound of foreign words in order to discern their meaning. It still doesnt make Kroot interesting on the tabletop, but its at least a start. Last update was at 2009/03/12 23:49:34, This message was edited 3 times. Theres a lot of scope to do some interesting, creative things with the Kroot and, for that matter, the Vespid and I think that a refresh of the auxiliaries range will be popular with fans of the Tau, meaning that there is a financial incentive for GW to bring some new ideas to the range. The most apparent benefits are that this sweat appears to be heat-retardant to a degree, has antibiotic properties and can cause a poorly-aimed blow to slide clear. Kroot Hounds hit at AP -1 is combat, which is just about the most note-worthy aspect of the model. The Krootox Rider mitigates this somewhat with respectable Toughness and Wounds values, but it still wont stand up to any degree of concentrated firepower. If you smell bad, take a shower before playing me. EATERS OF THE DEAD May only be taken if the army includes a Master Shaper. I did a GT and went 4-2 with firstborn only (aside from, Frankly, while I don't expect much from primaris upgrades to characters, I think he ended up better than we could. From then on the column was continually harried by the Kroot, until Colonel Griffin linked up with the Space Marines of the Scythes of the Emperor. And whats more, Kroot cant even fill the role of a cheap and cheerful screening unit. } The Kroot ( Krootis aviana ), also designated by the Imperium as Kroot Carnivore, are a xenos species of savage humanoids who are members of the T'au Empire. } Medicore model . English Deutsch Franais Espaol Portugus Italiano Romn Nederlands Latina Dansk Svenska Norsk Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Trke Suomi Latvian Lithuanian esk Unknown Kroot were worth considering at 4ppm with the 8th edition rules. (In fact, body-for-body, a Strike Team will generally outfight Kroot in close combat.) ); Same as Renegade Knight from the Imperial Knight Codex. Elites: Ratlings Elites:Sslyth Pack Same as in the Farsight Enclave Codex, Fast Attack: Loxatl iamthecougar, FlingitNow, Oliva, Mordheimer, oliva. Im going to dispense with the sarcasm now its not really my style but you can see why the Kroot make Tau players just a little jaded. They even have 3 bespoke Warlord Traits they can use, too. Fast Attack:Vulture Kindred,Rough Riders,Stormboyz,Reavers,Gun Drone Squadron,Loxatl <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> That really fixes all their problems as a CC unit and they are quite capable of putting the hurt onto common targets such as Intercessors and exposed characters. This unit is distinguished from kroot carnivores by adding close combat weapons on their backs or daubing blood on their faces and blades. HQ: Freebooter Kaptin Yes kroot carnivores, shapers, hounds and krootox are in the index but as was stated in the comments there were official and unofficial codexes that added more units along with forgeworld additions such as knarlocs. endobj It is, of course, let down by its dreadful save of 6+. [14] Union with the Tau document are the property of their respective owners. They clearly havent had any proper attention from GW for a good while now. Their skin is rough with small, barbed spines, similar to the elongated quills on their heads, protruding from various locations on their flesh. As always, remember that you can get your wargaming supplies at great discounts every day from the Frontline Gaming store, whether youre looking to start a new army or expand an existing one. These clans are overseen by Elders, who dispatch Kroot across the galaxy, often to serve as Mercenaries in order to strengthen the clan via genetic absorption. EN. A project I started attempting to bring the Kroot Mercenaries into TTS as a playable army. A poor stat-line can only be improved so much. A dedicated fandex for either stand-alone, or mercenary Kroot. And remember, Frontline Gaming sells gaming products at a discount, every day in their webcart! Fighting Stave Range S +1 AP 5 Type Melee, Two-handed, Troops: Infantry Squad The Freebooter Kaptin may replace his slugga with a shoota/rokkit kombi-weapon, shoota/skorcha kombi-weapon or twin-linked shoota for +5 points or a snazzgun for +10 points. WS 4 BS 3 S 4 T 3 W 3 I 4 A 3 Ld9 Sv 5+ 60 Points, Wargear: Kroot rifle or Bolt pistol or Shuriken pistol, Close combat weapon, Frag grenades, Special Rules: Independent Character, Mark of the Favoured Child (4+ Invulnerable Save), Stealth, Acute Senses, Move Through Cover, Infiltrate, Fleet. In 9th edition, the Kroot simply do not offer anything of value to the competitive Tau player. Unfortunately, the three units that I mention above offer Tau players little incentive to take them on the tabletop. stream [Needs Citation], The Kroot generate little in the way of waste, excreting in the form of a pungent, oily sweat that has a variety of properties, depending on what the Kroot has consumed. And this does give me a little bit of hope for the Kroot as a whole and, indeed, for the Tau faction as a whole. [8], The primeval aggression of the Kroot make them effective shock troops, though their savage veiewed with distaste by their Tau allies. They also present a very tempting charge target when used in this role, allowing the enemy to leapfrog forward more quickly than usual, a feature that makes them worse than useless in terms of defending you from assaults. Each member of the squad is equipped with a Kroot Rifle, which can be used either in melee or in shooting. t^@!bL!4:os1:"1aX"V'.43{1JlKXbD:$C LJc|-_F%EcW1 MqV1VZ} +JtLkmmg1iC| YDAJGkUB{XPjeL`)mFZmix6#UnZrFjP. Last update was at 2010/02/16 01:25:10. 20 - The Shrines of the Incubi 6 : Warhammer 40,000 Chapter Approved - The Book of the Astronomican , pg. The same cannot be said for the topic of this weeks article, the Kroot Carnivores. If a snazzgun is taken it may be given any of the following upgrades: More dakka for +5 points, Shootier for +5 points and Blastas for +5 points. This article needs work on its citations.For help on citation see the citation guidelines. Same as in the Farsight Enclave Codex, Elites: Pathfinder Team Same as the unit from the Infantry Platoon in the Astra Militarum Codex, Troops: Veterans [17], The Kroot believe in a variety of gods, including Vawk and Gmork who are credited with creating the universe.[13a]. There are at least three species which Kroot are forbidden to eat: Kroot are able to "taste" the taint in the meat of dead Genestealer hybrids, even if the mutations are not visible. Dude, I'm going to totally play this list. Do these beasts offer Tau players anything interesting? 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