More new Kroot are on the way for 40k as the Greater Good expands and brings the Trail Shaper to battle for the Tau!
GW promised more Kroot, and they are delivering more new Kroot models and rules from the upcoming Tau Warhammer 40k codex. They also say this isn’t the last release of new miniatures for Kroot, so don’t be worried if you haven’t seen everything you were hoping for. This is also the second time we’ve seen rules for the new Kroot, so it gives a good idea of what to expect!
The New 40k Kroot Trail Shaper Emerges For Battle!
Here is the latest on the new Kroot Trail Shaper miniature and rules.
Where War Shapers directly lead their kindred in battle, Trail Shapers are responsible for the overall plan of attack. As their name suggests, they prepare the battlefield for their army’s arrival by picking out routes for infiltration, identifying advantageous terrain, and choosing how their forces will fight.
They are equipped in the traditional Kroot manner, with a sturdy Kroot rifle in hand and several practical blades hanging about their person. This light equipment helps them move unhindered through forests and jungles, and evade enemy units who attempt to chase them down.
The model looks pretty iconic, and from the sounds of it, he’ll help your battle plan take shape and get your models sneaking all around.
Luckily, they also showed off some rules of what to expect!
Kroot Trail Shaper Rules
Intimate knowledge of the local terrain keeps Trail Shapers one step ahead of keen opponents who might have thoughts about charging the Kroot. The Trail Finding ability makes sure that opponents have to get seriously close before success is guaranteed, while unlucky prey Falling Back will find their predators in hot pursuit.
Getting free moves is always awesome and should keep him safe from big, scary units!
Even before the battle begins, Trail Shapers can pull a fast one over their opponents by launching a Kroot Ambush. They, the unit they join, and a whole other Kroot unit melt into the background and reappear where they’re least expected – taking advantage of the Scouts 7” rule shared by almost all Kroot to pressure vulnerable troops away from their objectives.
Redeploying two units is super strong, but then, you can also scout them and really push a flank hard or reinforce your center.
The Kroot are getting tons of new models for Warhammer 40k; here is everything on the way for the Tau, including the Hunting Pack box set. Read More
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