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Welcome to the Tau empire, gue’vesa!
That is, until now.
They dont eat other Kroot, they just eat all the other sentient races they battle against.
This brings us onto the first new set of models, the Kroot Carnivores.
These are the main, frontline troops that youll find in Kroot armies.
The new kit is undoubtedly high quality, so I think the tradeoff is worthwhile here.
Theyre a reasonable skirmishing unit that will quickly fold if any real firepower comes their way.
You better shape up (War Shaper & Flesh Shaper)
Leading the Kroot are the Shapers.
War Leader lets you use a Battle Tactic stratagem for free once per battle round.
Hes got a pair of gnarly looking blades and hes ready to brawl.
This dude is all about the fight, and both his special rules exemplify this.
Ritual Butchery gives any unit he joins sustained hits in melee (6s to hit = two hits).
He offers some decent buffs, but theyre limited in their utility.
He also hits like a wet noodle.
While your average Kroot is a skinny birdman, Krootox are beefcake gorillas.
Theres the classic Repeater Cannon as well as the brand new Tanglecannon.
In game, the Krootox is a nice support unit that can retaliate when nearby Kroot get shot.
These variants of the Krootox are younger, more aggressive versions of the venerable Krootox.
Forgoing the big gun on their back, these Krootox are all about the brawl.
These new models are probably the highlight of this release.
The riders look excellent too, wielding a number of sharp implements as they cling on for dear life.
On the battlefield, these fearsome brutes finally give the Tau a proper melee unit.
I do wish they hit just a little harder given their size, but we cant have everything.
Should you buy the new Kroot models for Warhammer 40K?
Maybe well get new Vespids and add some new races down the line?
For now, this line-up is well worth looking at for Tau players.
Its also worth noting that there are a few more Kroot units due out soon.
Well take a separate look at them when they drop later this month.
In the meantime, get out there and feast on your foesspread the Greater Good across the galaxy.
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