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Tau

Welcome to your ultimate hub dedicated to the latest news and updates on the progressive Tau Empire in Warhammer 40k.

Here, we bring you the freshest information on the enigmatic Xenos race and its quest for unity and technological advancement. Stay tuned for updates on new releases, rule changes, army lists, hobby tips, points updates, and lore developments surrounding the Tau faction. 

Welcome to Conversion Corner, where we display great looking converted and Work In Progress (WIP) models from stuff we’ve done or amazing figures we’ve seen around. If you click on the Conversion Corner label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking conversions and more, all at once. Today we take a look at a a very Gundam-Esqe […]

Read More | October 22nd, 2013

BIG Releases today, both the Digital Sisters of Battle, er Adepta Sororitas, codex, and Hardcover Farsight codex are now for sale!I haven’t done a full review of the sisters book yet, but reports are coming in of HUGE changes and forums and blogs alike are abuzz with scraps of new information as of Saturday morning. […]

Read More | October 19th, 2013

Welcome to 40k Flashback, where I dig deep for something cool that I have from back in the day. Which according to the comic Dane Cook was a Wednesday… You always hear the question: “How did you get into the hobby?”, and for me it was getting bored with assembling fighter jet models. I could never afford […]

Read More | October 19th, 2013

Welcome to Armies on Parade, where I display (in hopefully good detail) some great looking armies from major tournaments all across the United States. If you click on the Armies on Parade label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking armies, all at once. It’s like you were at a major event yourself, all from the comfort […]

Read More | October 14th, 2013

Checkout the latest offering on the XV107 R’Varna Battlesuit (aka the Tau Super Battle Droid). Oh how I love Forge World, and Tau. For me there is just something about mecha robots all running around shooting things, and FW always seems to do it right. Besides posting up pics of a painted model, they also […]

Read More | October 12th, 2013

Looking for some new Tau Tech? Checkout The Taros Campaign, Imperial Armour Volume Three Second Edition.About a month or so ago Forge World re-released this book (like Imperial Armor Second Edition), right on the heals of the new Tau launch, as an update of the book of the same name from the 2000’s. Following the […]

Read More | October 9th, 2013

Welcome to Army of One, where I display a great looking painted model from stuff I’ve done or amazing figures I’ve seen around. If you click on the Army of One label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking figures, all at once. Today we take a look at an amazing Tau Barracuda Model painted to emulate […]

Read More | October 2nd, 2013

Yo, Kenny from Next Level Painting here with my series of Battle Reports from the NOVA open.You guys voted from me to play Blood Angels at that event over on the Forge the Narrative website, so here it is! This time in the opening rounds of the Silver Bracket at Nova Open, I had to play none other than […]

Read More | October 2nd, 2013

Hey guys, Rage of Khorne here for a tutorial on one way you can paint white quickly and easily and to help me out is one of the new Tau Riptides.Lets get started. The Riptide I have chosen to use is modified a bit and for anyone who has built the model you can probably […]

Read More | October 1st, 2013

Welcome to Army of One, where I display a great looking painted model from stuff I’ve done or amazing figures I’ve seen around. If you click on the Army of One label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking figures, all at once. Today we take a look at a very stealthy stealth suit!  Enjoy MBG

Read More | September 29th, 2013

On a cool Virginia evening, 40k gunslinger Nick Rose rolled into town from Texas looking for a scrapping. The battle that ensued was over relatively fast, as once you get to a certain point with these armies the end result can be forecast with a bit of certainty. It was of course a good playtest […]

Read More | September 25th, 2013

Welcome to Armies on Parade, where I display (in hopefully good detail) some great looking armies from major tournaments all across the United States. If you click on the Armies on Parade label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking armies, all at once. It’s like you were at a major event yourself, all from the comfort […]

Read More | September 20th, 2013

Welcome to Armies on Parade, where I display (in hopefully good detail) some great looking armies from major tournaments all across the United States. If you click on the Armies on Parade label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking armies, all at once. It’s like you were at a major event yourself, all from the comfort […]

Read More | September 17th, 2013

On the night of the New Space Marine release the stars aligned and brought renowned player Ben Mohile into FTW Games to play a game with the new codex. The battle that ensued was neither fast nor glamorous, but a knock down dragged out affair that lasted seven turns. It was a good playtest for […]

Read More | September 16th, 2013

Welcome to Armies on Parade, where I display (in hopefully good detail) some great looking armies from major tournaments all across the United States. If you click on the Armies on Parade label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking armies, all at once. It’s like you were at a major event yourself, all from the comfort […]

Read More | September 15th, 2013

Welcome to Army of One, where I display a great looking painted model from stuff I’ve done or amazing figures I’ve seen around. If you click on the Army of One label you’ll be able to scroll through some great looking figures, all at once. Today we take another look at a sweet Tau army from before Tau were […]

Read More | September 13th, 2013

Oh how I love Forge World, and Tau. For me there is just something about mecha robots all running around shooting things, and FW always seems to do it right. Checkout the latest offering from them the XV107 R’Varna Battlesuit (aka the Super Battle Droid), available in linted quantities at the UK games day in […]

Read More | September 11th, 2013

A friend of mine did this little Tau Riptide diorama recently while we were painting models together at our local Games Workshop Bowie store and I thought Spikey Bits readers would really enjoy seeing it.It’s not part of an army collection, but rather a singular little hobby diversion for the fun of painting something different. […]

Read More | September 9th, 2013

Who are the Tau in Warhammer 40k?

The Tau are a technologically advanced and rapidly expanding xenos race in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. They are characterized by their belief in the Greater Good, a philosophy of unity, progress, and cooperation.

What is the Background & Lore of the Tau?

The Tau Empire emerged in the Eastern Fringes of the galaxy and was led by their Ethereal caste; they value technological innovation, diplomacy, and the pursuit of harmony. The Tau military, known as the Fire Caste, consists of disciplined infantry, advanced battlesuits, and powerful artillery.

What Units & Factions are Available for Tau Players?

tau codex cover newTau players have access to a variety of units and factions within the army, including  Fire Warriors, Crisis Battlesuits, Stealth Suits, Broadside Battlesuits, and various drones. They can also field formidable battlesuits commanders like Shadowsun and Farsight.

Are There Tips For Painting & Assembling Tau Miniatures?

Tau White Painting How to 7We have various resources and articles dedicated to helping you bring your Tau miniatures to life, like these painting tutorials. From step-by-step painting guides to tips for assembling and converting models, we strive to offer valuable insights that can elevate the visual appeal of your Tau collection.

Where Can I Find Strategies & Tactics For Playing Tau on the Tabletop?

Our page is committed to sharing tactical advice and strategies tailored explicitly for Tau players. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the tabletop, our articles delve into effective deployment, unit synergies, and winning tactics to maximize your chances of victory in battles.

new-tau-rules-warhammer-40k-tokens-drones-10th-editionWhether you’re a seasoned Tau commander looking to refine your strategies or new to the Unforgiven and eager to learn, our page offers the resources you need. Immerse yourself in the mysteries of the Greater Good and stay up-to-date with all things Tau.

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