Thinking about playing Tau.

[The Sword 88]

So what are Tau like? I know they shoot alot, but how are the models, what are they like to paint? How has 5th ed affected them? I am starting a new army and trying to decide what army to do so I would like so info on Tau.

[Warmaster Romulas]

well one thing i like about tau is you can have a "fluffy" army that is still strong enough to stand up to power gamers
the models are great (i still love a standard marine more)
you have a great range to choose from
from crisis suits to the standard trooper
they have great lines to paint

they are not too customizable but you have "anime" instipred robots
ive even seen a few veritech inspired crisis suit conversions
they play great
you can have a static gun line or you can go fully mechanized (my preference)
hope this helps a little

[The Sword 88]

Thanks, I appreciate it.

[TonyzCustomz]

Sorry to interject but what is a fully mechanized army consist of?

[Davidus]

firewarriors with Devilfishies!

[Wakim]

Originally Posted by Davidus

firewarriors with Devilfishies!

and hammerheads spiced up with a couple pirahnas

[TonyzCustomz]

Ah so a lot of vehicles. Sounds cool, thanks.

[Wakim]

Tha hammerheads have an upgrade that lets them move full lenght AND shoot everything they`ve got

Pirahnas are great for surgical strikes and transported firewarrios will just maw trough stuff

It`s not perfect, but it`s nice and wins most of the times :P

[Davidus]

Might add a few Pathfinders in the mix as well, with their fishies, i wouldn't go for elites, but i would have a retinue for the mandatory commander

[Stubber]

Originally Posted by Davidus

Might add a few Pathfinders in the mix as well, with their fishies, i wouldn't go for elites, but i would have a retinue for the mandatory commander

I'd use the pathfinder Devilfish to transport the fire warrior squads. Pathfinder's heavy1 markerlights really discourage moving them around the field for half the game.
Lone deepstriking crisis suits can be a real headache if used right. Even if they die they'll still use up one squads full firepower.

[Warmaster Romulas]

i like to deep strike my crisis suits with fusion blasters
or my stealth suit squad

they make a real good distraction and can take out some key units

[Biadetic]

I too have thought of Tau; but they seem overly tactical? I mean, can you play Tau without being a great tactician? Are they one fo those armys that need alway have the right play made or can they adjust?

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[a fallen goldenage]

i think they are, the suits are a perfect exsample

[Warmaster Romulas]

well they are very tactical (right place/right time)
but can adjust if you make some mistake
you have to maintain a certain range (out of assualt)
miscalculating range can be a fatal flaw
the main problem is if you lose your big guns
there arent any squad heavy weapons that can bail you out so you have to be very careful with your heavy weaponry

[Ikarus]

tau are semi forgiving, it depends on who you are against. If you are against an assault army, if you slip up, then you pretty much lost.

Remember - close combat is your worse enemy, when you manevuer, you dont always hve to go close to your enemy.

Tau are pretty tactical, especially now in 5th edition, its a bit harder to power play.

but its fun~

[Stubber]

If you get a lucky turn 1 and 2 you're pretty much sorted. There's not much you can do to screw up when you're opponent's lost all of his transports and has to foot slog his assaulty chaos marines across the field while you run rings around him.

Allowing your hammerheads to die before they kill at least twice their own value is a big no-no. That's why piranhas are there...to provide a nice little distraction.

[themandalorian]

Btw buy your stuff from Ikarus

Now gimme my stuff Ikarus!