In this new codex Dice Check live 40k battle report, the powered-up Tau takes on the ancient evil of the Necrons!
These two armies clash in an epic battle for 40k supremacy on the Dice Check YouTube Channel. Will the new book be enough to take out the Necrons who are bringing the big boys? It’s hard to say, but either way, we’ll see soon enough who can win this live battle report!
The Dice Check studio is quite the cool place for a game, so we’re excited to see who comes out on top. Let’s first look at the lists, then dive into the battle!
Tau List:
++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (T’au Empire) [90 PL, 7CP, 1,720pts] ++
+ Configuration +
Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)
Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]
Sept Choice: T’au Sept
+ Stratagems +
Stratagem: Emergency Dispensation [-2CP]: 2x Additional Relics
+ HQ +
Commander in Coldstar Battlesuit [8 PL, -1CP, 160pts]: 1. Precision of the Hunter, Onager Gauntlet, Shield Generator, Stratagem: Promising Pupil, T’au Flamer, T’au Flamer, T’au Flamer, Thermoneutronic Projector
Ethereal [3 PL, 60pts]: 1. Storm of Fire, 6. Wisdom of the Guides, The Humble Stave
+ Troops +
Strike Team [5 PL, 90pts]
. Fire Warrior Shas’ui: Pulse Rifle
. 9x Fire Warrior w/ Pulse Rifle: 9x Pulse Pistol, 9x Pulse Rifle
. Marker Drone
Strike Team [4 PL, 80pts]
. Fire Warrior Shas’ui: Pulse Rifle
. 9x Fire Warrior w/ Pulse Rifle: 9x Pulse Pistol, 9x Pulse Rifle
+ Elites +
Crisis Battlesuits [9 PL, 185pts]
. Crisis Shas’ui: T’au Flamer, T’au Flamer, T’au Flamer
. Crisis Shas’ui: T’au Flamer, T’au Flamer, T’au Flamer
. Crisis Shas’vre: Iridium battlesuit, T’au Flamer, T’au Flamer, T’au Flamer, Target Lock
Crisis Battlesuits [9 PL, 185pts]
. Crisis Shas’ui: T’au Flamer, T’au Flamer, T’au Flamer
. Crisis Shas’ui: T’au Flamer, T’au Flamer, T’au Flamer
. Crisis Shas’vre: Iridium battlesuit, T’au Flamer, T’au Flamer, T’au Flamer, Target Lock
+ Fast Attack +
Pathfinder Team [5 PL, 105pts]
. 6x Pathfinder: 6x Markerlight, 6x Pulse Carbine, 6x Pulse Pistol
. Pathfinder Shas’ui
. 3x Pathfinder w/ Rail Rifle: 3x Pulse Pistol, 3x Rail Rifle
Pathfinder Team [5 PL, 105pts]
. 6x Pathfinder: 6x Markerlight, 6x Pulse Carbine, 6x Pulse Pistol
. Pathfinder Shas’ui
. 3x Pathfinder w/ Rail Rifle: 3x Pulse Pistol, 3x Rail Rifle
+ Heavy Support +
Broadside Battlesuits [15 PL, 270pts]
. Broadside Shas’ui: Advanced Targeting System, Heavy Rail Rifle, Twin Smart Missile System
. Broadside Shas’ui: Advanced Targeting System, Heavy Rail Rifle, Twin Smart Missile System
. Broadside Shas’vre: Advanced Targeting System, Heavy Rail Rifle, Twin Smart Missile System
Broadside Battlesuits [15 PL, 270pts]
. Broadside Shas’ui: Advanced Targeting System, Heavy Rail Rifle, Twin Smart Missile System
. Broadside Shas’ui: Advanced Targeting System, Heavy Rail Rifle, Twin Smart Missile System
. Broadside Shas’vre: Advanced Targeting System, Heavy Rail Rifle, Twin Smart Missile System
+ Dedicated Transport +
Devilfish [6 PL, 105pts]: 2x Smart Missile System
Devilfish [6 PL, 105pts]: 2x Smart Missile System
++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (T’au Empire) [15 PL, 280pts] ++
+ Configuration +
Detachment Command Cost
Sept Choice: T’au Sept
+ HQ +
Cadre Fireblade [3 PL, 50pts]: Ohr’tu’s Lantern
Commander Shadowsun [8 PL, 150pts]: 2x High-energy Fusion Blaster, Warlord
+ Troops +
Strike Team [4 PL, 80pts]
. Fire Warrior Shas’ui: Pulse Rifle
. 9x Fire Warrior w/ Pulse Rifle: 9x Pulse Pistol, 9x Pulse Rifle
++ Total: [105 PL, 7CP, 2,000pts] ++
Necrons List:
NECRONS – Sk8ter
10CP
Necron warriors x20 (flayers) – 260
Necron warriors x20 (flayers) – 260
Necron warriors x20 (reapers) – 260
Technomancer (Cloak/VOD) – 80
Chronomancer – 80
Lord (Thrall/orb eternity/warscythe) – 105
Void Dragon – 350
Skorpekh Destroyers x 5 – 150
Doomsday Ark – 160
Ghost ark – 145
Scarab x 5 – 75
Scarab x 5 – 75
Tau Vs. Necrons: New Codex Dice Check Live 40k Battle Report
After seeing the lists, who do you think will win? Well, no need to wonder too long at it, just watch the video and find out. The game is action-packed and full of great details for anyone looking to play the armies involved!
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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.
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