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This is for a Tourney that I have coming up.

ELDAR

HQ
Farseer w/The Runes of witnessing and warding, guide, eldritch storm- 140

TROOPS
4 Gaurdian Jet Bikes - 88

TAU

HQ
Shas'el w/MP, PR, TA, HWMT, HWBSF, HWDC w/2 Shield Drones = 130

ELITES
2 Shas'ui w/MP, PR, MT = 124
3 Shas'ui w/MP, PR, MT = 186
3 Shas'ui w/TLMP, BSF - 138

TROOPS
10 Firewarriors - 100
9 Firewarriors - 90

FAST ATTACK
Tau Tetra w/TA - 60
Tau Tetra w/TA - 60

HEAVY SUPPORT
3 Broadsides w/TL, Team Leader w/ BSF, HWDC w/2 Gun Drones - 255
Hammerhead w/Plasma Turret, BC, BSF, MT, TL - 135
Hammerhead w/Plasma Turret, BC, BSF, MT, TL - 135

Aegis Defense Line w/Quad Gun - 100

Guide is pointless as only works on eldar, only other eldar are already twin linked ...

Will be trading the Farseers powers for Divination powers

Marshall, according to the update for the Tau forgeworld that I have, TAs do not cost as much as you have them listed for. Take those points and upgrade the BS GD to SD.

Also it is a bit hard to read, how did you equip the Broadsides? If you just want to take a Target Lock, BSF and Drone Controller each suit can take one and you don't need to upgrade to team leader.

And I think the HH should have DPs. 3+ cover save if they move or have any models in between them and the enemy? Yes please.

Who is the Farseer going with? Are you going to use the bikes for distant objectives/line breaker? If is a bit scary having only them and two fragile scoring units at 1750. Has that been going well for you since the opponent is focusing on larger threats?

I'd maybe think about dropping those broadsides down to one or two. Three is overkill if you ask me. Like that they have TL's. You just don't see enough armour 14 that much anymore and if you do it can't sit on objectives anymore so not a huge deal if it lives anymore. I'd use those broadside points for more firewarriors. You only have three troops at 1750. Seems way light to me but I take six squads of 12 in my list at 2k. Love to see plasma heads, I run two as well and they are baller. Tetras are lights out too. My biggest concern is your eldar detachment. I think those tetras will do what the eldar will do but better and cheaper. I'd go more firewarriors or a ill' more ap2 and maybe drop eldar all together, but that's up to you. You should do real well. Best of luck!!

Good catch on the Tetra's points. And I normally dont do to bad about keeping my troops alive, but I think having the 3rd FW squad will help.

And the Farseer would be going with one of the FW squads and is mainly there for shutting down enemy psykers.

ELDAR

HQ
Farseer w/The Runes of witnessing and warding, guide, eldritch storm- 140

TROOPS
4 Gaurdian Jet Bikes - 88

TAU

HQ
Shas'el w/MP, PR, TA, HWMT, HWBSF, HWDC w/2 Shield Drones = 130

ELITES
2 Shas'ui w/MP, PR, MT = 124
3 Shas'ui w/MP, PR, MT = 186
3 Shas'ui w/TLMP, BSF - 138

TROOPS
10 Firewarriors - 100
9 Firewarriors - 90
9 Firewarriors - 90

FAST ATTACK
Tau Tetra w/TA - 55
Tau Tetra w/TA - 55

HEAVY SUPPORT
2 Broadsides w/TL, Team Leader w/ BSF, HWDC w/2 Gun Drones - 175
Hammerhead w/Plasma Turret, BC, BSF, MT, TL - 135
Hammerhead w/Plasma Turret, BC, BSF, MT, TL - 135

Aegis Defense Line w/Quad Gun - 100

Marshall Ragnar wrote:


FAST ATTACK
Tau Tetra w/TA - 60
Tau Tetra w/TA - 60

Tetras with TA is only 55 points, saved you 10 points =P

It seems you have less than 72 fire warriors. This is a critical mistake. I suggest adding more fire warriors.

Jet bikes are awesome. If I could make a list with nothing but jet bikes and fire warriors I'd totally do it. Actually I'd go with nothing but fire warriors and nurgle bikers with melta bombs and flame throwers.

Divination is fantastic, if only you could have units of 30 fire warriors Hmn I may have had too much caffeine this afternoon.

Edit containing constructive feedback - Get a champion in the fire warrior units so they are less likely to run away when 3 get mown down.

And how do you suggest that I get the points for another 44 fire warriors?

So, should I keep the Eldar or use those points for more FW and another Broadside?