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Has anyone had any expierience trying to field this unit?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/1346258.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/1346258.page GMT Krootox usage
There really is no good reason to bring them.

1) They hinder the Kroot's deployment opportunities.
2) They don't mesh well with the Kroot's other ranged weaponry (twice the range, but still rapid fire?)
3) You are required to bring at least 10 Kroot before adding Krootox Riders or Kroot Hounds. The hounds mesh well with the Kroots ability to get into combat fast and do some damage on an outflank, the Krootox does not. Yes, it is okay in CC, but it keeps the Kroot from getting there.

Unfortunately, with the rules as they are, there is just no real reason to bring them. For just a wee bit more you can have a Crisis suit that is much more capable in movement and shooting. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/1346277.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/1346277.page GMT Krootox usage
In general, Krootox are not that impressive for all the reasons given above. I hope, like many Tau players, that a new codex will put some life into these models. Till then, they mostly gather dust on the shelf!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/1346476.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/1346476.page GMT Krootox usage
horsa wrote:I had intended to add Krootox to a herd type army, with Kroot units being 35 strong with the 3 Krootox. I then planned to add an ethereal to make one fearless. Not a viable unit but quite a sight.

In general, Krootox are not that impressive for all the reasons given above. I hope, like many Tau players, that a new codex will put some life into these models. Till then, they mostly gather dust on the shelf!

This won't work as joining a unit loses him fearless (just like killing him for preffered enemy kroot doesn't work as they aren't affected by price of failure).

If you did this I would attach a shas'o/el for a Ld boost and to soak up some small arms fire.

If you took krootox I would advise either:

-Deploying as far forwards as possible and run up and pop transports
-Sit back and either use as psuedu deathrains or a countercharge unit in a gunline]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/1346866.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/1346866.page GMT Krootox usage deathrain do the same job infinity times better. The only reason I might recommend taking krootox is if you were going to camp a back objective, with plenty of cover. In that case, I would take three krootox if you were worried about your kroot getting assaulted by something heavy. People often forget that a krootox is often a monster in CC. But only if you can get them there, and I wouldn't recommend them for anything other than camping duty. Like I said, ONLY if you are camping a back objective, have cover, and are worried about getting assaulted by something you won't be able to handle without the extra strength and wounds.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/1348072.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/1348072.page GMT Krootox usage
Either way it is a mute point for competitive play.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/1348972.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/1348972.page GMT Krootox usage
Krootox + ethereal boggles the mind.. Maybe throw in some vespids and burst cannon crisis suits to make the worst tau army ever?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/1349005.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/1349005.page GMT Krootox usage http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/1349109.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/1349109.page GMT Krootox usage http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/1351592.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/1351592.page GMT Krootox usage
Sniper Drones I have used to great effect, and the same with vespid. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/1355983.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/1355983.page GMT Krootox usage


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*with a kroot squad holding it.


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Kroot would for example, murder Dark Eldar, ect... in forests hounds or no hounds. A Krootox only adds Flexibility to the unit (minus infiltration) A unit of kroot holding an objective would get demolished by Kugoth (chaos deamons) or a dread for example... At least they stand a chance with a Krootox. One is crucial for this reason. More than one...not so much.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/2137882.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/2137882.page GMT Re:Krootox usage
I leave him out for regular games for the reasons already mentioned.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/2137987.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/2137987.page GMT Krootox usage http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/2138011.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/2138011.page GMT Krootox usage
The bottom line is if you use your kroot for infiltration krootox obviously won't work for you. But it shouldn't be overlooked for holding objectives at any rate...


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There are many more useful ways to utilize Kroot than just infiltrate... It is nice...but it all depends on what kind of amy you run, and how you play them.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/2138020.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/2138020.page GMT Re:Krootox usage
1. Ranged anti-tank fire.
2. Assault impact.

They are really quite good, particularly when deployed in a forest on an objective.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/2138117.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/2138117.page GMT Krootox usage http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/2138143.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/2138143.page GMT Krootox usage Kroot are not really primarily a combat force.
Krootox don't offer that much wrt points invested.

You have a thing there with 'troop' ranged anti-tank fire... but I know that Tau players love their missile pods and generally they are 'good enough'.

/shrug. Taking away infiltrate takes away a big reason why the kroot are there in the first place. Bunkers are cool, but bunkers that can't choose where they dig in is not so cool IMO.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/2138182.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/279995/2138182.page GMT