kroot army

[impire113]

isaw an idea for a kroot army but it looks a little old and i was wondering if the new tau codex has options and could let you make a kroot army

[niddy]

wpuldnt advice it, i dont know much about the kroot, but i do know get have 6+ amour save, and wouldnt have any thanks to back them up with. also i think their guns only have 12" range

[Psychichobo]

I'm starting up a Kroot army - the rules are here on the site
uk.games-workshop.com/tau/kroot-list/
They're a bit odd to use, their strength I think lies in the quite probable ability to grab a first turn charge, and to get awesome cover saves from trees/jungle. Also, almost the entire army can infiltrate, which is a plus, and the guns are fairly similar to bolters, being ap6 instead, but offering an extra close combat attack. The Shapers are where the power lies, in having access to a very varied and efficient armoury. But be careful, they're prone to dying fast - average armour save is 6+ or 5+. But they can get melta/plasma stuff, and 48 inch str 7 rapid fire krootox rifles. As far as I know they're still legal, I've seen a few lists designed for 2007 tournies. They're not in the New Tau codex as mercenaries though.

[xearo]

Just a question. Is it worth to buy and build a kroot army? My brother plays tau...

[Psychichobo]

Umm... well, they're a bit difficult to use, not being a strict army, and they do suffer in that heavy templates will wipe them out ridiculously fast. Tbh, I can't think of much else to say that wouldn't apply to any army - they have their ups and downs.
Check out the codices and see what you like if you plan on getting a different army. Kroot have to be heavily converted themselves. I think there's quite a few random extra armies, I looked through my mate's witch Hunter codex and found some variation of the Lost and Damned given there (dunno if that version of them is legal anymore). There was also a Feral Ork thing on the GW site too...
You looking for any army in particular, or a certain playstyle?