Why every Tau player needs Kroot Hounds to win!
The latest addition to my Warhammer 40K T’au force is here: a pack of beautifully commissioned Kroot Hounds from Rogue Miniatures.
These models are a visual treat, painted in a dark, primal style that captures the wild and predatory essence of the Kroot perfectly. The spines are highlighted with a metallic, bone-like sheen that emphasizes their menacing appearance, while the rocky, textured bases are adorned with subtle vegetation, making them look like they’re prowling through untamed terrain. I've been using Rogue Miniatures for a while now with my commissions and I've always been really happy with the service and the way the models come out.
The latest addition to the army is here!
So, why hounds?
Kroot Hounds are designed to be fast, aggressive, and disruptive, making them a fantastic complement to the Kroot Carnivores and the Lone Spear character from my army. Their role is to engage enemies quickly, disrupt formations, and create opportunities for other units to capitalize.
Here’s how they mesh seamlessly with your other Kroot forces:
With Kroot Carnivores: The Hounds serve as an ideal vanguard unit for the Carnivores. They can advance rapidly and tie up enemy units, harassing and softening them for the Carnivores to follow up. This synergy allows the Carnivores to strike harder and more effectively while keeping the pressure on the opponent. It also provides a layered assault, with the Hounds leading the charge and the Carnivores acting as a second wave to consolidate and dominate objectives.
With the Kroot Lone Spear: The Lone Spear acts as a force multiplier for the Kroot Hounds. As a character unit, it enhances the Hounds' effectiveness by increasing their Objective Control capability and providing additional support with its own scouting and shooting abilities. The Lone Spear can create openings and apply pressure to key targets, allowing the Hounds and Carnivores to operate more effectively and secure crucial areas of the battlefield.
Abilities and Synergy
Loping Pounce (Kroot Hounds): This ability allows the Hounds to declare a charge even if they advanced, provided they’re within 6" of a friendly Kroot Infantry unit, such as the Carnivores. This enables a swift and flexible assault, catching opponents off-guard and locking down valuable units. With this speed and aggression, the Carnivores can then follow up and reinforce the assault, adding a significant melee threat.
Hunting Hounds (Kroot Hounds): When within 12" of a Kroot Character like the Lone Spear, the Hounds gain Objective Control, making them more effective at holding key points. The Lone Spear’s presence not only buffs the Hounds' ability to contest objectives but also contributes to your overall tactical options, offering precision attacks and critical support.
The Overall Strategy
Together, the Kroot Hounds, Kroot Carnivores, and the Lone Spear create a fast, adaptable, and aggressive strike force. The Hounds excel at disrupting enemy plans and taking objectives, while the Carnivores bring durability and melee prowess to solidify board control. The Lone Spear enhances this synergy, providing buffs and additional threat potential.
This phase of the Kroot expansion promises to add both visual and tactical depth to my T’au army, bringing a savage edge to the precision of the Greater Good. I’m excited to see how these units perform in the heat of battle—stay tuned for more updates and action!
What's Next?
The Kroot expansion doesn’t stop here! Coming up, I’ll be adding 20 Kroot Carnivores to bolster my infantry presence, as well as a Kroot War Shaper and a Kroot Flesh Shaper. These new units will bring even more versatility and thematic depth to my army, adding specialized roles that enhance both offensive and defensive capabilities. Keep an eye out for updates as the next wave of Kroot units takes shape and brings even more wild ferocity to the tabletop!
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