event : evt, Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. 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. They clearly havent had any proper attention from GW for a good while now. [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. Run them in units of 3 and they are still tolerably cheap with a big chunk of wounds and on-demand a good number of S6 D2 attacks. They also do not benefit from Sept rules, as they lack the Sept keyword. With the new codex right around the corner, I decided to rip the vostroyans from a mod I found from DOW. Based upon the amazing community made Kroot Mercenaries Codex created by the talented guys over at the Kompletely Kroot forums. I will write up something on the Pheromancer this weekend. } [5], Kroot who have turned green, muscly and boisterous, after eating a fungal diet of Orks. Shaslaruy, Moo, wolfmanrulz, donnyb, dabigboss. The Kroot are renowned as mercenaries, and despite being mistrusted by most in the Imperium are very faithful to their contractors. [3a], They are unable to effectively shape the living metal of the Necrons, and doing so produces hideous effects as was demonstrated on Caroch. Same as in the Astra Militarum Codex, Elites: Heavy Weapons Squad Kroot don't do anything particularly well on the tabletop. iamthecougar, FlingitNow, Oliva, Mordheimer, oliva. Same as the Lord Commissar in the Astra Militarum Codex. Indeed, I think that it is this value that really lets down the Kroot as a whole. Any rules that are not in the Warhammer 40,000 main rule book will be stated in this Kill Team list. Theyre even less durable than Pathfinders, which really takes some doing. [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. 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 A movement of 7 makes them reasonably quick, although not exceptionally so. 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. It will be a glorious day when this army list (and the, Is it the intent that booby traps be placed in the enemy deployment zone? Kroot dont do anything particularly well on the tabletop. 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. 8th Edition. This is largely because of their fragility; Kroot have the second-worst defensive profile in the game, being surpassed in this regard only by Gretchin (who have one lower toughness.) The bladed rifles the Carnivores carry pull double duty - effective in close combat as well as at range - making this one of the most versatile and adaptable kill teams in the game. Same as Renegade Knight from the Imperial Knight Codex. 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. If a Master Shaper is included then Knarloc Rider Herds may be changed to Fast Attack choices, Shaper Councils may be changed to Heavy Support choicesand Greater Knarloc Packs can be taken as Heavy Support choices. One attack and leadership six are both likewise very underwhelming, giving the unit one of the worst overall statlines in the game. 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. Same as in the Farsight Enclave Codex, Troops: Breacher Team The warlord of a mercenary detachment may place a bounty on an enemy unit at the beginning of the owning players turn. Again, you can see why this range of models desperately needs a refresh. As I mention above with the Hounds, a 6+ makes the Kroot completely unreliable in any offensive or defensive capacity. Before long, the Kroot's foot soldiers joined the T'au to fight across the Empire. This message was edited 15 times. Losing the ability to trigger For the Greater Good would have been bad enough but a 50% points increase crippled them beyond any use. 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. And its good in a way that you didn't try to make substantial changes, just cleaned things up. I don't think GW will ever make the Kroot a faction independed from the Tau again, cool as that would be. And whats more, Kroot cant even fill the role of a cheap and cheerful screening unit. All mercenary units gain preferred enemy against that target from that point on. endobj Kroot Mercenaries - The Lost Hey everybody, remember Kroot Mercenaries? If youve read my last few articles, youll know that I really value a quick unit on the tabletop. In the lore, Kroot are skilled, cunning hunters with ferocious combat ability. [10], Kroots operate in a clan-based culture across the various homeworlds. Chameleon Having feasted upon the flesh of chameleonic reptiles, these Kroot have gained a limited ability to blend into their surround-Universal Special Rule. Lets get this one out in the open for a start: a Kroot codex would be super cool. ITC 2021 Season 40K & AoS Tournament Format, How should GW retire the First-Born Space Marines? 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. It is a neat way to pivot onto an objective to grab it after your opponent has had their chance to remove the Kroot. Lord of War:Freeblade, HQ: Kaptin Badrukk 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. [Needs Citation], Kroot who prey extensively on a particular species will begin to take the characteristics of that creature. Vehicle units must move towards the nearest friendly table edge and leave the battle as soon as possible. The model can replace its Kroot rifle with a pulse rifle (Rapid . Just a quick heads up to everyone that Version 5.82 is now up. 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. With the two Imperial forces combined the Kroot faded away deeming the combined strength too much for direct confrontation.[1]. On top of that, Kroot Armies (or Kroot Auxiliaries in your T'au army) also run in Kroot Packs. Kroot mature quickly, with their most rapid period of growth occurring in the first ten years of their lives. I know that this article has been something of a downer. 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 unit from the Infantry Platoon in the Astra Militarum Codex, Troops: Veterans This would be purely for open or narrative play. So, if you wanted as close to an 'official' Codex short of using the Tau and IA rules . Lets take this theme and run with it. Kroot Mercenary armylist. The Shaper may replace its Close combat weapon with one of the following: power weapon for +15 points or eviscerator for +25 points. The unit also gains the following options: } %PDF-1.5 KROOT MERCENARIESWritten by Stuart Mackaness Layout and Support by Andrew Fish This is not an official codex. Magnate-General Constantine Beaumont, It is also common for Kroot from each kindred to have particular tribal markings painted onto their skin. 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 [15], In order to gather genetic material from all over the galaxy, the Kroot offer themselves as mercenaries, and sell their services to anyone willing to pay them. They even have 3 bespoke Warlord Traits they can use, too. Same as in the Imperial Armour 3 Book, Elites: Shaper Council on: function(evt, cb) { [5], They also displayed the ability to generate multiple psychic illusions of themselves in battle, which appeared to their enemies as completely corporeal and capable of causing harm. 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. [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. The "return to nature" thing is a neat idea. 15 years ago, I received issue 265 of White Dwarf. Do these beasts offer Tau players anything interesting? 4 0 obj Kroot Mercenaries. Each member of the squad is equipped with a Kroot Rifle, which can be used either in melee or in shooting. Same as in the Farsight Enclave Codex, Fast Attack: Loxatl (5 IgT.wXm0f UjR)5baS'TWpm; 6a03^1IUU:fx6nBf}swCZZG` ;Uf!r]a. The second relevant stratagem is for Krootox and for 1CP it doubles their number of attacks and gives them AP-2. The warlord is then free to nominate a new target with another bounty. endobj The olfactory cavity within the Kroot skull is also enlarged, with multiple sense organs within both it and the mouth. Longer then the Kroot gun, the Kroot hunting rifle has a potentially longer range, but the Kroot must remove the attached blades. Same as in the Orks Codex, Troops: Rangers { WS 5 BS 2 S 4 T 4 W 2 I 3 A 4 Ld9 Sv 4+ 55 Points. Replace Close combat weapon with one of the following: power weapon for +15 points or eviscerator for +25 points. THATS RIGHT, No waiting 5 years for an. I field Kroot Carnivores purely for aesthetic reasons as I like the models. The kroot are in the Xenos 2 index and will be in the Tau codex later this year. What changes could we make this unit in order to make it viable choice in a Tau army? Same as in the Farsight Enclave Codex, Elites: Pathfinder Team 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. Obviously, this isnt the case, and I think that this was yet another missed opportunity to do something cool with the Kroot when the Tau codex was last updated. Enjoy! Strength and toughness three are definitely subpar, and combined with the 6+ armor save it leaves the unit woefully vulnerable. Hounds should also be terrifying but fragile. Tabletop Gaming: Store, Events, Paint Studio, Content. 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 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. It, along with many other issues, were recently uncovered during some housecleaning. In 9th edition, the Kroot simply do not offer anything of value to the competitive Tau player. Same as in the Farsight Enclave Codex, Elites: XV88 Broadside Battlesuit Team Next, there is the Kroot hunting rifle. Fast Reflexes: The unit gains +1 I. 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 Same as in the Farsight Enclave Codex. $j ?T`~_. callback: cb 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). Krizstompofer, Druidic, PanzerSmurf, Fuggorf. 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. If no wings are taken, may purchase up to 2 kroot hounds for 5 pts/model. 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. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. % [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. Heavy Support: Greater Knarloc Pack <>/ExtGState<>/Pattern<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 595.32 841.92] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> If it were an HQ unit, Tau players could take Kroot-only detachments, which could open up some interesting detachment-locked abilities. Same as in the Orks Codex, Troops: Flash Gitz 43 7 : Inquisitor Rulebook , pg. Tabletop Gaming: Store, Events, Paint Studio, Content. These Fire Warriors would at least have a half decent armor save. listeners: [], 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. What does a Kroot infantry model offer in terms of an armor save? But these ideas do suggest to me that there is a decent unit to be made out of the Kroot. 231st Viscount of the Argentium IV General Staff, Allies of Convenience: Chaos Space Marines, Dark Eldar, Eldar, Imperium, Necrons, Orks, Tau Empire. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { I argued that, while this unit isnt great, it does have some use in 9th edition. Heavy Support:Greater Knarloc Pack,Leman Russ,Looted Tank,Fire Prism,Hammerhead Gunship Warhammer 40,000 - Kroot Mercenaries (WH40K) A project I started attempting to bring the Kroot Mercenaries into TTS as a playable army. Same as in the Dark Eldar Codex, Fast Attack: Gun Drone Squadron For 1CP a unit can make a heroic intervention and do so from 6 out moving 6, that gives them options for a number of tricks beyond actually fighting which Kroot Carnivores are no good at anyway. WS 4 BS 3 S 4 T 3 W 3 I 3 A 3 Ld 9 Sv 5+ 22 Points/Model, Special Rules: Stealth (Forests), Move Through Cover, Infiltrate, Fleet. forms: { Kroot are, to be blunt, unusably bad. They retain vestigial beaks and have a light, almost hollow bone structure, with four digits on each hand and foot. Last week, I discussed one of the two Tau auxiliary units, the Vespid Stingwings. 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. Can we get rid of the 6+ save? 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 . May only be taken if the army includes aOShovah Commander Farsight or a ShasEl Commander. a modest proposal. This also works on Krootox but they are more likely to do this to hurt something rather than to score objectives. 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. A dedicated fandex for either stand-alone, or mercenary Kroot. But with two attacks hitting on 3s at Strength 3 per model, AP -1 doesnt really cut the mustard. Options: A project I started attempting to bring the Kroot Mercenaries into TTS as a playable army. 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. The Kroot evolved from avian creatures on their homeworld of Pech. Fauntleroy, Cryonicleech, Elnicko5, Shas'O Dorian. 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+. I will write up something on the Pheromancer this weekend. Troops:Kroot Carnivore Kindred,Scavenger Kindred,Infantry Squad,Veterans,Ork Boyz,Kommandos,Rangers,Kabalite Warriors,Striker Team,Breacher Team Same as Court of the Archon from the Dark Eldar Codex except that: Troops: Kroot Carnivore Kindred The Kroot Hounds became faster and leaner but, like the Krootox, their intelligence was reduced, becoming little more than vicious predators. Lets just say for the sake of argument that the next incarnation of the Kroot increases their armor save from 6+ to 5+. I'm very interested in amalgamating the previous kroot codices found all over the place online and elsewhere to 8th ed. Their skin is rough with small, barbed spines, similar to the elongated quills on their heads, protruding from various locations on their flesh. 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. HQ: Master Shaper % Lord of War: Freeblade 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. 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! Krootox models could stand in for the abominates range, Kroot Hounds could be hormagaunts from an allied Tryanid detachment. after all if the Mech tau as 1, why not our carnivore friends too. Im happy with the 6+, so long as they can use cover better than anyone else. Same as in the Orks Codex, Elites: Mandrakes Support Invasive Wargaming on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/invasive40k!! Options: And then they hit like Assault Marines in melee. It still doesnt make Kroot interesting on the tabletop, but its at least a start. ); :;:=p G0:9Op}6?w^?=H:m>WWO; bD\zxgG + 5]VX'zamp9&\O}m.v`+LXNTLLa][b5arJ_Q)R5j0iolT~>=SYt Elites:Sslyth Pack 5: Codex: Dark Eldar (7th Edition), pg. 2 0 obj I love it. Ill talk about a couple of the highlights of these models, which will give you a pretty good idea as to why you dont see them on the tabletop if youre not familiar with Tau auxiliaries. There are, moreover, a handful more Kroot options from Forge World, but Ill just stick to the standard codex units for now. These Krootox are now much larger and stronger, but became lumbering creatures, more akin to forest-dwelling herbivores than their smaller, more intelligent kin. : www.tabletopreadyminiatures.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/i. Following closely the pattern set by the 3rd ed. })(); Sign up for the Frontline Gaming Newsletter! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. May only be taken if the army includes a Master Shaper. This page was last edited on 30 March 2023, at 22:51. [Needs Citation], However the strangest quirk of Kroot digestion is their ability to extract potentially useful strands of their food's DNA. Last update was at 2009/03/12 03:32:58, This message was edited 1 time. Fast Attack:Vulture Kindred,Rough Riders,Stormboyz,Reavers,Gun Drone Squadron,Loxatl Email address: Your email address will not be published. (LogOut/ Lets keep the increase to Strength, and lets add an extra attack and an extra point of AP. [1] The Tau Empire 's military forces frequently incorporate auxiliary troops, recruited from conquered worlds during the Damocles Crusade. This is a cool one as the Kroot apparently work for just about anyone. On the tabletop, a Kroot pack can barely dent a squad of Guardsmen. 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. It appears that the larger, frontal hemisphere controls the functions of logic, reasoning and memory while the rear, less developed hemisphere is more attuned to imagination and creativity. Last update was at 2010/02/16 01:25:10. On the tabletop, a Kroot pack can barely dent a squad of Guardsmen. Kroot frequently act as Tau auxiliaries. 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. 20 - The Shrines of the Incubi 6 : Warhammer 40,000 Chapter Approved - The Book of the Astronomican , pg. 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. 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. Your efforts have truly been for the greater good. The primary weapon deployed by the Kroot is a rifle whose design is derived from the fighting staffs used by their ancestors. 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. 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). [Needs Citation]. Last update was at 2009/03/12 23:49:34, This message was edited 3 times. A project I started attempting to bring the Kroot Mercenaries into TTS as a playable army. Forum adverts like this one are shown to any user who is not logged in. Adeptus Mechanicus Genetors have long been aware that much of the double helix structure of DNA is in fact blank and used to separate those areas that do contain genetic information. 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. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( This strikes me as quite a peculiar choice. This article skipped straight over the stratagems but there are a couple of good ones now, especially when applied to a unit of Krootox. The Kroot favour primitive garb: harnesses worked from the hides of animals and adorned with bones, handcrafted amulets and circlets. Codex: Kroot Mercenaries - Index of. Same as in the Farsight Enclave Codex. It turns out there are a lot of Kroot miniatures - that are completely ignored by Tau players. 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. stream endobj FACTION KEYWORDS All models in this list have the Xenos, Kroot keywords. 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