As I mention above with the Hounds, a 6+ makes the Kroot completely unreliable in any offensive or defensive capacity. 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. Note that this list, while outdated, is still official as far as the game's concerned, none of the rules have been altered aside from their general appearance. Wetcorps, Uber_Kroot, Kris.Sherriff, Turbo_MMX, and. 8th Edition. [10], Kroots operate in a clan-based culture across the various homeworlds. The Freebooter Kaptin may replace his slugga and choppa with mega armour for +35 points. As I mention above, these models feel dated in the current edition of the game. Just a quick heads up to everyone that Version 5.82 is now up. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. And its a real shame. BUT for those of your who are not, the latest updated version of the Kompletely Kroot Kodex is now available for download! That Kroot Rifle? They retain vestigial beaks and have a light, almost hollow bone structure, with four digits on each hand and foot. Therefore, the Kroot make excellent trackers and would be extremely difficult to sneak up on. Same as in the Imperial Armour 3 Book, Elites: Shaper Council (5 IgT.wXm0f UjR)5baS'TWpm; 6a03^1IUU:fx6nBf}swCZZG` ;Uf!r]a. [5], Kroot who have turned green, muscly and boisterous, after eating a fungal diet of Orks. The warlord is then free to nominate a new target with another bounty. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Same as the Kroot Carnivore Squad from the Tau Empire Codex except that it gains the following options: The Shaper may replace its Kroot rifle with one of the following: Storm bolter for +5 points or Flamer for +6 points. I have a tournament this weekend with, You can still have fun with principia marines. Codex: Kroot Mercenaries Version 5.85 fCodex: Kroot Mercenaries V5.85 By Kompletely Kroot Dedicated to Andy Hoare Version 5.85 15th of February 2010 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 In the time of the Space Marine, this really is a unit from a different era. THATS RIGHT, No waiting 5 years for an. Here is the master shaper You know what they say kids, drive it like its a rental. This message was edited 15 times. I don't think GW will ever make the Kroot a faction independed from the Tau again, cool as that would be. Krootox models could stand in for the abominates range, Kroot Hounds could be hormagaunts from an allied Tryanid detachment. In actuality, Kroot musculature is extremely powerful and composed of dense fiber spindles with a greater powertomass ratio than is found in humans. :;:=p G0:9Op}6?w^?=H:m>WWO; bD\zxgG + 5]VX'zamp9&\O}m.v`+LXNTLLa][b5arJ_Q)R5j0iolT~>=SYt event : evt, This article needs work on its citations.For help on citation see the citation guidelines. They appear throughout the galaxy, but are most frequently associated with the Tau Empire. There are, moreover, a handful more Kroot options from Forge World, but Ill just stick to the standard codex units for now. How can we bring them up to speed? } A project I started attempting to bring the Kroot Mercenaries into TTS as a playable army. This would be purely for open or narrative play. Kroot Carnivores are one of the auxiliary forces supporting the Tau Empire, less well-armed and -armored than their Tau counterparts. Hitting the nail on the head right there. With the two Imperial forces combined the Kroot faded away deeming the combined strength too much for direct confrontation.[1]. They travel the galaxy taking limited contracts from both major and minor races, and are regularly employed by the Tau. 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. HQ: OShovah Commander Farsight Fast Reflexes: The unit gains +1 I. This fandex would draw these together for 8th ed along with stratagems eventually . No adverts like this in the forums anymore. Based upon the amazing community made Kroot Mercenaries Codex created by the talented guys over at the Kompletely Kroot forums. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. [11], The Kroots' first encounter with the Imperium was during the Damocles Crusade on the world of Sy'l'Kell. This modification quickly became standard for all Kroot. Can we get rid of the 6+ save? Any rules that are not in the Warhammer 40,000 main rule book will be stated in this Kill Team list. Combined with a Toughness of 3, these supposedly deadly mercenaries will die to a stiff breeze. stream Last update was at 2009/03/12 03:32:58, This message was edited 1 time. Im happy with the 6+, so long as they can use cover better than anyone else. Same as in the Tau Empire/Farsight Enclave Codex. ITC 2021 Season 40K & AoS Tournament Format, How should GW retire the First-Born Space Marines? I think that Games Workshop will give some attention to the Tau auxiliaries when it comes to the 9th edition Tau codex. } Elites:Sslyth Pack 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 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. I dearly love the Kroot from when I played Tau in 4th ed. Theyre not going to be beating up anything big and nasty, but its certainly a start. And remember, Frontline Gaming sells gaming products at a discount, every day in their webcart! Same as the Kroot Carnivore Squad from the Tau Empire Codex except that: The kroot rifle is replaced with a fighting stave and frag grenades. 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. 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. I will write up something on the Pheromancer this weekend. In fact, theres a pretty good argument to be made that Kroot have never been a competitive choice for a Tau player. This article skipped straight over the stratagems but there are a couple of good ones now, especially when applied to a unit of Krootox. Kroot are natural hunters, using the terrain of the battlefield to their advantage. Same as in the Eldar Codex except that: May only be taken if the army includes a Corsair Prince. Same as in the Farsight Enclave Codex, Elites: Stealth Team Last update was at 2011/10/19 02:31:32, This message was edited 1 time. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( On the tabletop, a Kroot pack can barely dent a squad of Guardsmen. 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. Moreover, the stratagems dont change the core problems of these models. ITC 2021 Season 40K & AoS Tournament Format, How should GW retire the First-Born Space Marines? 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! Kroot Mercenaries. EN. A dedicated fandex for either stand-alone, or mercenary Kroot. Indeed, I think that it is this value that really lets down the Kroot as a whole. Advertisement <>>> Heres a strange thing about the Shaper: it takes up an Elite slot. Troops: Scavenger Kindred HQ: Corsair Prince If a Mercenary Captain 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. <> May only be taken if the army includes aOShovah Commander Farsight or a ShasEl Commander. Troops:Kroot Carnivore Kindred,Scavenger Kindred,Infantry Squad,Veterans,Ork Boyz,Kommandos,Rangers,Kabalite Warriors,Striker Team,Breacher Team During an early sphere of expansion, the T'au encountered the forces of the Imperium of Man. The Kroot evolved from avian creatures on their homeworld of Pech. This meant they were hard to shift for their cost and were sometimes even untargetable whilst being able to fire back. 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. (function() { Troops of the Brimlock 17th Dragoons were in transit to the front lines from their Landing zone when they were ambushed by Kroot. Note that this list, while o, 0% found this document useful, Mark this document as useful, 0% found this document not useful, Mark this document as not useful, Do not sell or share my personal information. 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. Oaka's 8th Edition Kroot Mercenary Counts-As Ynnari Codex Kroot of the Dark Talon painting and modelling blog : 2015/07/31 21:33:29 Subject: Re:Kroot Mercenary . ); It still doesnt make Kroot interesting on the tabletop, but its at least a start. This page was last edited on 30 March 2023, at 22:51. WS 5 BS 2 S 4 T 4 W 2 I 3 A 4 Ld9 Sv 4+ 55 Points. In the lore, Kroot are skilled, cunning hunters with ferocious combat ability. But the Kroot havent been good for a good while. The playtesters are all playtested out, the proofreader's eyes are sore and we've had a lot of fun with this one. T45J1Zh\0ywC+A k5DP:} Golden Demon, Gorkamorka, Great Unclean One, Inquisitor, the Inquisitor logo, the Inquisitor device, nspiracies, Keeper of Secrets, Khorne, Kroot, Lord, devices, Sisters of Battle, Slaanesh, Space, Warhammer 40k Device, White Dwarf, the White Dwarf logo, and all associated marks, names, races, race, insignia, characters, vehicles, locations, units, illustrations and images, This document is completely unofficial and in no way endorsed by Games Workshop Limited it, does not seek to challenge the Intellectual property of Games Workshop but exists in homage. [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. What does a Kroot infantry model offer in terms of an armor save? 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 With the new codex right around the corner, I decided to rip the vostroyans from a mod I found from DOW. 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. The Kroot are a relatively primitive race operating in tribes known as Kindreds and living in the most basic of buildings constructed from animal hides and . 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. listeners: [], Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Special Rules: Independent Character, Furious Charge, Mob Rule, Waaagh! x]KA?K-81--H/ B~&-D6w9? Going back towards that would be my vote, and aligns with what you described: extra defence when in cover, more attacks, etc. Strength and toughness three are definitely subpar, and combined with the 6+ armor save it leaves the unit woefully vulnerable. Codex: Kroot Mercenaries 7 Bold By concentrating on hunting prey known for its courageous-ness, all models in the unit add +1 to their Leadership charac-teristic, up to a maximum of 10. A Kroot Carnivore squad cannot select any options. [14] Union with the Tau Same as in the Astra Militarum Codex, Troops: Ork Boyz 5: Codex: Dark Eldar (7th Edition), pg. <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> endobj The Kroot are expert jungle-fighters and trackers, who can be found fighting as mercenaries across the Ultima Segmentum and beyond. The warlord of a mercenary detachment may place a bounty on an enemy unit at the beginning of the owning players turn. (LogOut/ Same as in the Farsight Enclave Codex, Troops: Breacher Team Same as in the Orks Codex, Elites: Warbikers document are the property of their respective owners. The Shaper may replace its Kroot rifle with one of the following: Storm bolter for +5 points or Flamer for +6 points. Email address: 9E Tau Codex Review: Troops: Kroot Carnivores. The stat-line as a whole sums things up: Movement 7, Weapon Skill 3, Ballistic Skill 4, Strength 3, Toughness 3, Wounds 1, Attacks 1, Leadership 6, and Save 6+. })(); Sign up for the Frontline Gaming Newsletter! Same as the Kroot Carnivore Squad from the Tau Empire Codex except that: The kroot become jump infantry, gain Hit & Run and have frag grenades for +4pts/model. The Codex: Kroot Mercenaries is actually about 98% 'official,' it's just an update of the updated Chapter Approved with certain FW and Apoc stuff combined. Their skin is rough with small, barbed spines, similar to the elongated quills on their heads, protruding from various locations on their flesh. So, if you wanted as close to an 'official' Codex short of using the Tau and IA rules . Put simply, theres much more that we could go into here. Same as the Lord Commissar in the Astra Militarum Codex. The primary weapon deployed by the Kroot is a rifle whose design is derived from the fighting staffs used by their ancestors. Last update was at 2009/03/12 23:49:34, This message was edited 3 times. In sentient species such as Orks and Humans, they may also take on cultural aspects of that race as well. A movement of 7 makes them reasonably quick, although not exceptionally so. endobj (LogOut/ Nocturnal: The unit gains the Night Vision ability. 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. 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. It is, of course, let down by its dreadful save of 6+. Do these beasts offer Tau players anything interesting? Kroot were worth considering at 4ppm with the 8th edition rules. 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. [14], In order to combat the Orks, who occupied much of the Kroots core worlds (including their homeworld of Pech), the Kroot agreed to establish an alliance with the Tau Empire in 844.M38 at the behest of Anghkor Prok. Losing the ability to trigger For the Greater Good would have been bad enough but a 50% points increase crippled them beyond any use. Hounds should also be terrifying but fragile. But with two attacks hitting on 3s at Strength 3 per model, AP -1 doesnt really cut the mustard. !Sponsor Link!!! Same as in the Apocalypse Book except that: Its unit type is Monstrous Creature and it has the Scout rule. Cost: +1 Point/Model I argued that, while this unit isnt great, it does have some use in 9th edition. 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