Even more new Kroot are here as GW revealed the Lone-spears along with their 10th Edition 40k rules to scout out the enemy!
GW promised more Kroot, and they are delivering more new Kroot models and rules from the upcoming Tau Warhammer 40k codex. They say this model will come in the second wave of releases for Tau, so at this point, you might still have a way to wait. This is also the third time we’ve seen rules for the new Kroot, so it gives a good idea of what to expect!
Scout & Snipe With the New 40k Kroot Lone-spears!
Here is the latest on the new Kroot Lone-spears from Warhammer Community.
Lone-spears ride strange chameleonic creatures called Kalamandras, whose ability to alter their skin colour and move through tough terrain unhindered makes them the perfect mount for expert hunters. Their speed and strength let them keep up with packs of Kroot Hounds, guiding them to fight more effectively and capture far-flung objectives.
The mount is pretty cool, and we expect the kit to have a lot of extra bits! You can arm them with either the exploding spears or a Long Gun (which works well with their ability).
The Kroot are a communal species, but they don’t all thrive in kinbands. Some – whether natural loners, disgraced warriors, or disaffected mercenaries – prefer the company of beasts, and when the Kroot are called to war these Lone-spears perform a vital service tracking enemies and relaying vital intelligence.
This should be a fun addition to your army and give you some lone operatives (they might not be, but it would be awesome if there were) or at least models to move around on the flanks and score objectives.
New Kroot Rules
Others opt for the Kroot long gun, a pinpoint accurate rifle that fires heavy rounds over extreme ranges. Experienced Lone-spears can even pick individual soldiers out of crowded fortifications, striking down medics and weapon teams to remove daunting obstacles from the path of the kinband.
With Precision and 3 Damage, there’s a chance you can snipe off some characters with this model. However, even if you don’t kill characters, the next rule makes the long gun awesome.
Whatever they use to fight, their shots also serve as guiding beacons to their fellow Kroot, marking priority targets for destruction and guiding attacks to their prey – whether at range or in close combat.
This is a pretty wild rule, and if you don’t move with your Lone-spear, you will be hitting on a 2+ (since the gun is heavy). Then, all your Kroot get to re-roll hits against that unit, both in shooting and in melee! We expect a couple of these in most armies, as this rule seems super strong.
The Kroot are getting tons of new models for Warhammer 40k; here is everything on the way for the Tau, including the Hunting Pack army box set. Read More
All the Latest Warhammer Rules & Model Rumors
Are you excited to see new all these Kroot models on the way for 10th Edition?
Let us know in the comments of our Facebook Hobby Group or our new Discord server. Make sure to enter the latest monthly giveaway for FREE today!
Click Here To Follow Us On Google News
Get ad-free access to our hobby videos and a monthly crate of miniatures. Plus, support some of the best creators out there for as little as $6 a month on Patreon!
Click Here For All the Hobby Products & Tools We Swear By
About the Author: Travis Pasch
Travis Pasch
Job Title: Head Writer & Editor
Socials: @paschbass
About Travis Pasch: Travis has been a Warhammer 40k hobbyist since the 1990s, playing the game since Third Edition. Through extensive traveling, he’s seen a lot of the miniatures hobby from across the world, giving him a unique perspective on the latest gaming topics and trends.
Travis’s brother even owns a commission painting studio, where he’s picked up a lot of good advice and techniques for painting Warhammer and tabletop miniatures over the years, as well. Travis joined the Spikey Bits team in 2019 and has been the lead writer since 2020.
Currently, he’s working on converting all his 40k Adeptus Mechanicus models and becoming a true tech enjoyer, complete with both sad and happy robot noises!
