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I got a box of Tau Pathfinders and I'm settled to having them all have Carbines with built in Marker lights, but I read somewhere, can't find it where on the web, was from a fourm and I haven't found anything related on the codex on what I am about to ask. Does the Shunwhatever. The sarg of a squad get a special buff if he has a ion or rail rifle equipped?

I know he gets Blacksun filter, and increases morale.

The only stat change between the Shas'ui and regular pathfinders is Leadership

The Shas'ui can purchase a BSF, which benefits the squad.

There is no reason to give the Shas'ui a special weapon.

 Savageconvoy wrote:
The only stat change between the Shas'ui and regular pathfinders is Leadership

The Shas'ui can purchase a BSF, which benefits the squad.

There is no reason to give the Shas'ui a special weapon.

Okay! Thank you. So give all 10 carbines with Markers. -Puts on shades- It's about to get more .. Dakka in here.

There's no reason not to give his squadmates special weapons though...

Would put Tau on hold new codex in a bit things will be shook up.

I am curious what changes, if any, they made to the Drone List as it might be very useful to take a Shas'ui for Drones alone.

 TrenchCoatCreep wrote:
Would put Tau on hold new codex in a bit things will be shook up.

Ah, right because of the new units that are rolling in. Yeah, well. . xP Tell that to my Riptide, Sun Shark, Broadside .. . My stealth suits, Hammerhead and my one Pathfinder that is assemble with a carbine and marker light.

And from what my friends been telling me about htte other codexs. I don't think we have much to worry about drastic changes. I think the new codex will be just adding the new units.

If anything I would magnetize 3 of your pathfinders so you can use all special weapons or all carbines. a group of 4 Pathfinders with 3 Rail Rifles is a really fun combo. Since rail rifles aren't heavy these guys can hide out of Line of Sight until something gets close enough for them to pop out and fire off some Str6 Ap1 shots.

Pretty cheap too at 89 points for 3/6 Str6 Ap1 shots

For now, the best way to use Pathfinders with their special weapons is in small groups of 4 - 3 with them and 1 without (as the smallest unit is 4 models). However, Pathfinders are too flimsy - Their chancesd to use their special weapons are very slim.

I see! Choices. . . Choices. I only gave my Commander a carbine with his marker light haven't gotten to building all nine other Patherfinders Was thinking 6 Carbines, with Marker lights, and 4 special weapons. Or 7 carbines, 3 specials.

There will definitely be some major changes in the new codex, just like there was for Necrons etc. possible decurion style army list building which may have you using units you didn't think you would. Also shield drones may be changing to be much better. I really would wait for the new codex, they won't just add the new units rules that are out in the White Dwarfs already and be done.

 Savageconvoy wrote:
The only stat change between the Shas'ui and regular pathfinders is Leadership

The Shas'ui can purchase a BSF, which benefits the squad.

There is no reason to give the Shas'ui a special weapon.

Well, there's one reason and that is to get Look Out, Sir! on your special weapon. So if you want to have special weapons in your Pathfinders then you might as well have your shas'ui equipped with one.

Noctem wrote:
There will definitely be some major changes in the new codex, just like there was for Necrons etc. possible decurion style army list building which may have you using units you didn't think you would. Also shield drones may be changing to be much better. I really would wait for the new codex, they won't just add the new units rules that are out in the White Dwarfs already and be done.

Well honestly? I jsut buy these guys and build em! Like people said the Sunshark/Razorshark isn't the best flyer, bought it anyways. xP Still painting it too!

And changes? Possible, but that doesn't mean I should just stop buying and building units. If they change how Pathfinders player, ohwell. I'll just get more! \o/ I do want to play the game, don't get me wrong, but I am also loving just putting these guys together and painting them.


And I'll prolly go with the 4 special weapons and 6 carbines with Markerlights, cause ya know. Gotta have dose Markers!

Though I am curious why you said 'Wait for new codex'