[Needs Citation], The Kroot are renowned as mercenaries, and despite being mistrusted by most in the Imperium are very faithful to their contractors. But lets go a little bit further. (5 IgT.wXm0f UjR)5baS'TWpm; 6a03^1IUU:fx6nBf}swCZZG` ;Uf!r]a. Most notable amongst this first wave of recruits were the Kroot: mercenaries and expert hunters specialising in diversifying their genetic makeup. If no wings are taken, may purchase up to 10 kroot hounds for 5 pts/model. Same as in the Astra Militarum Codex except that: May only be taken if the army includes a Rogue Trader or a Mercenary Captain. Put simply, theres much more that we could go into here. Being a part of the oldest wargaming community on the net. These Fire Warriors would at least have a half decent armor save. This is a combined resource, taking everything that GW has released for the Kroot Mercenaries and combining it into one book with a new style I've come up with. Take melta bombs for +5 points. I field Kroot Carnivores purely for aesthetic reasons as I like the models. They do this absorbed by the race atlarge. Nice job, very slick! But the Hounds have the same defensive profile as the Kroot infantry, meaning that they are completely unreliable in any offensive or defensive capacity. The Krootox Rider mitigates this somewhat with respectable Toughness and Wounds values, but it still wont stand up to any degree of concentrated firepower. This is a combined resource, taking everything that GW has released for the Kroot Mercenaries and combining it into one book with a new style I've come up with. Fast Attack: Rough Riders We could add in stratagems on top of these improvements in order to buff up certain aspects of the models abilities, and we could consider aura effects for Sargent-equivalent units. In the lore, Kroot are skilled, cunning hunters with ferocious combat ability. 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. 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. I think that Games Workshop will give some attention to the Tau auxiliaries when it comes to the 9th edition Tau codex. Press J to jump to the feed. This article skipped straight over the stratagems but there are a couple of good ones now, especially when applied to a unit of Krootox. If youve read my last few articles, youll know that I really value a quick unit on the tabletop. Options: <>
[11], The Kroots' first encounter with the Imperium was during the Damocles Crusade on the world of Sy'l'Kell. Shaslaruy, Moo, wolfmanrulz, donnyb, dabigboss. Given here are the details of those rules. Heavy Support: Fire Prism With the two Imperial forces combined the Kroot faded away deeming the combined strength too much for direct confrontation.[1]. 43 7 : Inquisitor Rulebook , pg. It, along with many other issues, were recently uncovered during some housecleaning. Tabletop Gaming: Store, Events, Paint Studio, Content. HQ: Corsair Prince 4 0 obj
The Shaper may take melta bombs for +5 points. Weve just increased Kroots survivability by 100 per cent. It is suspected that the Kroot can alter the properties of this secretion in order to leave pheromone trails, mark territories, leave warnings and even communicate with one another. a modest proposal. Colonel Konstantin Griffin and Commissar Eigerman quickly recovered and held the Imperial line long enough to fight clear of the trap. If he chooses to take a unit of Kroot, a Tau player must take at least ten models. This helps them slot in a lot more units in a Detachment. In fact, theres a pretty good argument to be made that Kroot have never been a competitive choice for a Tau player. Same as the Autarch in the Eldar Codex. Troops: Scavenger Kindred Codex: Kroot Mercenaries - Index of. That seems a bit rough for 15 pts. When we have factions on consist on 1 unit(Custodes/SoS) I don't see why a revival of Kroot Mercenaries is impossible. They are the nearest thing the Tau codex gets to a counter-charge unit. that are all connected in the 40k universe. The Freebooter Kaptin may replace his choppa with a big choppa for +5 points or a power klaw for +20 points. Krootox models could stand in for the abominates range, Kroot Hounds could be hormagaunts from an allied Tryanid detachment. Same as in the Farsight Enclave Codex. This adaptation affects the base toughness that determines whether an attack causes Instant Death due to being double thetoughness of the target. Warhammer 40k is a franchise created by Games Workshop, detailing the far future and the grim darkness it holds. Theyre not going to be beating up anything big and nasty, but its certainly a start. If no wings are taken, may purchase up to 2 kroot hounds for 5 pts/model. Hounds should also be terrifying but fragile. The Kroot originated on the world of Pech and, though their physiology is humanoid, there is evidence to suggest that the roots of their evolution may be avian in origin. Im usually positive about the Tau, and indeed about the game as a whole, but sometimes its appropriate to point out the negatives in a factions roster, and clearly this is one of those times. 1 0 obj
20 - The Shrines of the Incubi 6 : Warhammer 40,000 Chapter Approved - The Book of the Astronomican , pg. I will write up something on the Pheromancer this weekend. Required fields are marked *. 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. Kroot evolution depends on their absorbing the _Kroot home world of Pech, they bring genetic traits of other races, selectively with them a wealth of new traits to be Senior Shapers form councils, whose {inheriting tbe most desirable. })(); Sign up for the Frontline Gaming Newsletter! If a Freebooter Kaptin is included then Warbikers may be changed to Fast Attack choices, Lootas may be changed to Heavy Support choicesand Looted Tanks can be taken as Heavy Support choices. 3 0 obj
BUT for those of your who are not, the latest updated version of the Kompletely Kroot Kodex is now available for download! Today we talk about the first of the Troop choices from the Tau codex, Kroot Carnivores. If this results in them scattering outside the area terrain then reduce the distance scattered until it is within the area terrain. [Needs Citation], Kroot who prey extensively on a particular species will begin to take the characteristics of that creature. HQ: OShovah Commander Farsight Should anything inorganic and indigestible be consumed, the Kroot must regurgitate it, with considerable discomfort. { Codex: Kroot Mercenaries - Index of. Chameleonic: The unit gains Stealth. Same as in the Apocalypse Book except that: Its unit type is Monstrous Creature and it has the Scout rule. 2 0 obj
Forces of the Kroot On the following pages are the complete rules for models in a Kroot Mercenary army. Same as in the Farsight Enclave Codex, Elites: XV88 Broadside Battlesuit Team And what about the Kroot Hounds? Unlike other Tau units, Kroot do not have the For the Greater Good rule, meaning they are unable to fire overwatch without spending CP (although nearby units can still support them.) Swift muscle contractions create a whiplash effect, allowing the Kroot to deliver powerful blows with great rapidity. That Kroot Rifle? Although nominally a melee unit, the miserable statline of a Kroot means they are no real threat to even paltry melee units such as Guardsmen or enemy Strike Teams. Again, you can see why this range of models desperately needs a refresh. If a Corsair Prince is included then Vyper Squadrons may be changed to Fast Attack choices, Scourges may be changed to Heavy Support choicesand Fire Prismscan be taken as Heavy Support choices. 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. Any rules that are not in the Warhammer 40,000 main rule book will be stated in this Kill Team list. Kompletely Kroot Presents Codex: Kroot Mercenaries V5.86 By Kompletely Kroot Dedicated to Andy Hoare Version 5.86 19 th of October 2011 It is the intention of this document to take the original 3 rd edition 40K Kroot Mercenary army list written by Andy Hoare and update it to 5 th edition 40K, We took many different ideas as The model can replace its Kroot rifle with a pulse rifle (Rapid . And what's more, Kroot can't even fill the role of a cheap and cheerful screening unit. [Needs Citation] The Kroot use these variants of themselves as labourers, pack animals, mounts, and even as weapons, especially the gargantuan Knarloc. endobj
KROOT MERCENARIES -Army Name version 7.0.4 KROOT MERCENARIES This team list uses the special rules and wargear found in the Warhammer 40,000 Core Rule Book, 7thEd., and the Kill Team Core Rules, v3.1. The Kroot favour primitive garb: harnesses worked from the hides of animals and adorned with bones, handcrafted amulets and circlets. Same as the unit from the Infantry Platoon in the Astra Militarum Codex, Troops: Veterans Neophytes would be the standard Kroot with armour and guns, Acolytes might be Kroot bodies with genestealer heads or vice versa. They travel the galaxy taking limited contracts from both major and minor races, and are regularly employed by the Tau. The Kroot are renowned as mercenaries, and despite being mistrusted by most in the Imperium are very faithful to their contractors. The Shaper may replace its Kroot rifle with one of the following: Storm bolter for +5 points or Flamer for +6 points. Medicore model . This modification quickly became standard for all Kroot. Warhammer 40,000 - Kroot Mercenaries (WH40K) A project I started attempting to bring the Kroot Mercenaries into TTS as a playable army. Heavy Support:Greater Knarloc Pack,Leman Russ,Looted Tank,Fire Prism,Hammerhead Gunship Kroot paint scheme advice Anyone written down the paints needed to paint kroot in the scheme shown on pg 40 of the new codex? endobj
HQ:Kaptin Badrukk,OShovah Commander Farsight, Rogue Trader, Master Shaper,Mercenary Captain,Freebooter Kaptin,Corsair Prince,ShasEl Commander With some relatively minor changes, we could bring this often-neglected unit into contention. One attack and leadership six are both likewise very underwhelming, giving the unit one of the worst overall statlines in the game. It's probable that the Kroot deliberately keep their general level of technology low, using it only for weapons and interstellar travel, in order to keep their species strong. %
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B~&-D6w9? Theyre even less durable than Pathfinders, which really takes some doing. Your email address will not be published. Elites: Stalker Kindred Due to this, the many Kroot warbands across the galaxy often look radically different. Well its been quite a while and this Knarloc has probably been flogged to death OR your just tired of hearing about it! As I mention above, these models feel dated in the current edition of the game. Weapon skill 3+ and ballistic skill 4+ are likewise acceptable, but not particularly impressive. HQ: Master Shaper ); Ciaphas Cain: Hero of the Imperium (Omnibus), Warhammer Community: Birds of a Feather Feast Together The Kroot Are the Galaxys Premier Hunters (Posted on 26/08/22), https://wh40k.lexicanum.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Kroot&oldid=515861. 1 0 obj
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They retain vestigial beaks and have a light, almost hollow bone structure, with four digits on each hand and foot. (function() { Some of the mode. FACTION KEYWORDS All models in this list have the Xenos, Kroot keywords. Expanding the ways of playing Warhammer 40,000. Here is the master shaper You know what they say kids, drive it like its a rental. Id argue they were good then, as with at least a couple of forests on our tables and Infiltrate they were always able to benefit from their Fieldcraft rule (+1 cover save and they could see further through forests). 131 On the tabletop, a Kroot pack can barely dent a squad of Guardsmen. 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. KROOT CODEX Author Inquisitior Rules The Kroot Kindreds Codex The Kroot Hunters of The Kroot Weapon lists Kroot Kroot Rifle Hunters Rifle Ritual Blade Long Blade Short Blade Aeldari Shuriken Pistol Aeldari Blade Shuriken Catapult Imperium Power sword Boltgun Plasma pistol Chaos Lightning Claw Flamer Shotgun Orks Slugga Choppa Power Stabba Same as in the Dark Eldar Codex, Elites: Wyches Your email address will not be published. HQ: ShasEl Commander Im happy with the 6+, so long as they can use cover better than anyone else. 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! With the new codex right around the corner, I decided to rip the vostroyans from a mod I found from DOW. Kroot mature quickly, with their most rapid period of growth occurring in the first ten years of their lives. [Needs Citation], The Kroot head is crowned with a great mass of tough, flexible quills that appear to be a part of the Kroot's sensory apparatus. [Needs Citation], A unique feature of the Kroot is that they evolve by absorbing the traits of other species, a process accomplished by eating their flesh. callback: cb Same as in the Orks Codex, Elites: Mandrakes One might think that Kroot would be useful for controlling objectives early, but you would be mistaken. Same as Renegade Knight from the Imperial Knight Codex. One thing I noticed was the Kroot (Troop) is 8pts/ea and from what I can tell you took away 1 attack, added one to, The cost n stats were kept the same as the Kroot within the Tau dex with the 6+ save upgrade (But the basic troops have the. Even when standing in cover, they are sufficiently vulnerable that one can expect to lose significant portions of a squad to even the most trivial of shooting attacks, such as the random Boltguns carried by characters and transports. Taken as a whole, Kroot Mercenaries are great at grabbing objectives and closing on a melee-vulnerable rival due to their high speed. 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). There are, moreover, a handful more Kroot options from Forge World, but Ill just stick to the standard codex units for now. All mercenary units gain preferred enemy against that target from that point on. Longer then the Kroot gun, the Kroot hunting rifle has a potentially longer range, but the Kroot must remove the attached blades. The kroot are in the Xenos 2 index and will be in the Tau codex later this year. They also do not benefit from Sept rules, as they lack the Sept keyword. Some of the models are just straight imports from DoW, others are modified by me . The warlord of a mercenary detachment may place a bounty on an enemy unit at the beginning of the owning players turn. Surprise was complete and scores were killed in the opening moments of the ambush. 15 years ago, I received issue 265 of White Dwarf. Next, there is the Kroot hunting rifle. You need to forward this article onto GW in hopes that they take a hint! U>c*W&?Pl) JaJ`pO They appear throughout the galaxy, but are most frequently associated with the Tau Empire. Your efforts have truly been for the greater good. The Kroot Rifle is not the only weapon the Kroot make use of. So thats something. But the Kroot havent been good for a good while. Warhammer 40,000 - Space Marine - Astraeus Super Heavy Tank . The primary weapon deployed by the Kroot is a rifle whose design is derived from the fighting staffs used by their ancestors. EN. 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.-. Do not reject out of hand the mercenary. event : evt, 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. } stream
Same as in the Dark Eldar Codex, Elites: XV8 Crisis Battlesuit Team ); on: function(evt, cb) { Last update was at 2011/10/19 02:31:32, This message was edited 1 time. CODEX Forces of the Kroot On the following pages are the complete rules for models in a Kroot Mercenary army. :;:=p G0:9Op}6?w^?=H:m>WWO; bD\zxgG + 5]VX'zamp9&\O}m.v`+LXNTLLa][b5arJ_Q)R5j0iolT~>=SYt Last update was at 2009/03/12 03:32:58, This message was edited 1 time. The column's forward scouts were eliminated by Kroot Carnivores before they could get a warning off to the regiment following behind. 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. In the lore, Kroot are skilled, cunning hunters with ferocious combat ability. Same as in the Orks Codex, Troops: Flash Gitz window.mc4wp.listeners.push( I think that the model for the basic Kroot infantry unit holds up 18-odd years after release, and they provide a great contrast to the clean, crisp Tau Battlesuits and vehicles. [5V"Xwtz5'R. English Deutsch Franais Espaol Portugus Italiano Romn Nederlands Latina Dansk Svenska Norsk Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Trke Suomi Latvian Lithuanian esk Unknown Same as in the Farsight Enclave Codex, Elites: Stealth Team I don't think GW will ever make the Kroot a faction independed from the Tau again, cool as that would be. The same cannot be said for the topic of this weeks article, the Kroot Carnivores. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Kroot Hounds hit at AP -1 is combat, which is just about the most note-worthy aspect of the model. Following closely the pattern set by the 3rd ed. Their eyes are without pupils and generally a milky white. This page was last edited on 30 March 2023, at 22:51. <>/ExtGState<>/Pattern<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 595.32 841.92] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>>
Timing is the key here, any move by an ObSec unit just before your next Command Phase is potentially VP gold. 8th Edition. 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. May only be taken if the army includes a Master Shaper. Same as in the Astra Militarum Codex, Elites: Scout Sentinel Squadron THATS RIGHT, No waiting 5 years for an. I didnt intend it to be when I first started writing, but thats just the way it goes sometimes. HQ: Freebooter Kaptin . Replace Close combat weapon with one of the following: power weapon for +15 points or eviscerator for +25 points. The habits of the Kroot are still tolerated, at least so long as they don't eat fallen Tau warriors. A couple of mistakes and omissions that slipped the net have now been fixed. Kroot are tall, wiry warriors with the speed of a sprinter and the power of a heavyweight boxer. : www.tabletopreadyminiatures.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/i. [14] Union with the Tau (In fact, body-for-body, a Strike Team will generally outfight Kroot in close combat.) Now when a unit of ten Kroot charges into close combat, theyll be hitting on 3s with 20 attacks at Strength 4 and -1 AP. a modest proposal. Fauntleroy, Cryonicleech, Elnicko5, Shas'O Dorian. Same as in the Farsight Enclave Codex. Im sure one of the most technologically advanced factions in the galaxy can come up with some shiny new armor for their favorite buddies. Same as in the Imperial Armour 3 Book, Elites: Shaper Council Loxatl: WS 6 BS 3 S 5 T 5 W 3 I 3 A 3 Ld 8 Sv 3+ 40 Points/Model, Wargear: Loxatl flechette blaster, Frag grenades, Special Rules: Move Through Cover, Stealth, Loxatl Flechette Blaster: Range: 18 S: 3 AP: 5 Type: Assault 2 Elites:Headhunter Kindred,Stalker Kindred,Knarloc Rider Herd,Shaper Council,Ratlings,Ogryns,Scout Sentinel Squadron,Heavy Weapons Squad,Flash Gitz,Nobz,Warbikers,Lootas, Wyches,Mandrakes,Vyper Squadron,Scourges,XV8 Crisis Battlesuit Team,Stealth Team,Pathfinder Team,XV88 Broadside Battlesuit Team, Sslyth Pack Email address: Your email address will not be published. Moreover, the stratagems dont change the core problems of these models. [Needs Citation], The Silver Skulls of the Adeptus Astartes encountered Kroot that had assimilated DNA from the Eldar and gained powerful psychic powers, which allowed them to cover themselves in an illusionary disguise that hid their true nature, appearing instead as dark, midnight-blue creatures with smooth skin, long sinewy limbs, clawed fingers, and large amethyst-purple eyes set in a comparatively small, elongated face that came to a triangular point with two nostril slits at the end, no visible ears, and a mouth full of a double set of razor-sharp teeth. Same as in the Farsight Enclave Codex. Therefore, the Kroot make excellent trackers and would be extremely difficult to sneak up on. Same as in the Eldar Codex, Troops: Kabalite Warriors In actuality, Kroot musculature is extremely powerful and composed of dense fiber spindles with a greater powertomass ratio than is found in humans. [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. 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. They used to have an entire armylist back in 4th Edition and had a pretty solid range of ForgeWorld minis that hit the scene with The Taros Campaign book back in 2005. Fast Attack:Vulture Kindred,Rough Riders,Stormboyz,Reavers,Gun Drone Squadron,Loxatl Kroot Mercenary armylist. ITC 2021 Season 40K & AoS Tournament Format, How should GW retire the First-Born Space Marines? forms: { Now lets get down to brass tacks. %PDF-1.5
Within a decade of their first battle side-by-side (known as the War in the Place of Union), the Tau and Kroot had jointly liberated Kroot from the greenskins. This subreddit is for anything and everything related to Warhammer 40k. Enjoy! 3 0 obj
(function() { Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. } Originally a slug-thrower, the weapon was modified by the Tau to fire a charged particle similar to their own Pulse Rifles. 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. This codex updates the kroot mercenaries list to take into account the disappearance of minor psychic powers & change of codex style, and also adds to its variety enormously enabling most races to hire any of the forces described as mercenaries. The playtesters are all playtested out, the proofreader's eyes are sore and we've had a lot of fun with this one. Take melta bombs for +5 points. 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. 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. A movement of 7 makes them reasonably quick, although not exceptionally so. The entire squad may take wings for +10 points/model. Each Kroot Shaper is armed with a Kroot rifle (30 Rapid Fire 1 S4 AP0 D1 or Melee S+1 AP0 D1) and a ritual blade (Melee S [User] AP0 D1). If it were an HQ unit, Tau players could take Kroot-only detachments, which could open up some interesting detachment-locked abilities. Version 1.1 by Rob Henson The Kroot are a unique race of xenos originating from the world of Pech, located within the Ultima Segmentum and absorbed into the Tau Empire. Fighting Stave Range S +1 AP 5 Type Melee, Two-handed, Troops: Infantry Squad (LogOut/ endobj
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})(); Sign up for the Frontline Gaming Newsletter! Same as Commander Farsight in the Tau Empire/Farsight Enclave Codex. [Needs Citation], This eating of their foes ties in with the religious beliefs of the Kroot: they believe that when a warrior of any race dies, his warrior spirit should be kept, and the only way to do this is by eating his flesh. The main attraction of 40k is the miniatures, but there are also many video games, board games, books, ect. The lack of AP means they are utterly nonthreatening the Marines and other armored foes, which the single attack per model means that horde enemies have little to worry about, either. Heavy Support: Greater Knarloc Pack Kroot Mercenaries Tactica I have realised there was an increase in the number of Kroot mercenaries players on this forum, and decided we all could throw together a Tactica for other interested players. . Kroot having no save means they have nothing to lose in a marine meta, unlike Fire Warriors whose supposedly respectable 4+ save will rarely get them better than a 6+ in real play conditions. Lets get this one out in the open for a start: a Kroot codex would be super cool. How can we bring them up to speed? If a ShasEl Commander is included then Pathfinder Teams may be changed to Fast Attack choices, XV88 Broadside Battlesuit Teams may be changed to Heavy Support choicesand Hammerhead Gunshipscan be taken as Heavy Support choices. Each member of the squad is equipped with a Kroot Rifle, which can be used either in melee or in shooting. Kroot were worth considering at 4ppm with the 8th edition rules. 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