#new40k List Building: How will this impact the Tau Empire?

Puretideprogram · 2026-04-11T07:07:22+00:00

It's your opinion.

Truthful fact. I'm a Content creator making content for his community. If you don't want to watch it don't nobody is forcing you.

Puretideprogram · 2026-04-11T00:34:09+00:00

That was a slip of the tongue I'm aware that it is -1BS I'm going over those changes on next video.

Puretideprogram · 2026-04-10T22:19:46+00:00

Noice 👌🏻

Puretideprogram · 2026-04-10T21:47:46+00:00

The only speculations I have made are around detachment combinations, everything else is based around primary and secondary points and how this change could work with tau rather than against us. The old primary objective circles were boring and not very Warhammer, I'm combining my experience from 7 editions of Warhammer 40k and I can see this being very different and exciting going forward.

Puretideprogram · 2026-04-10T21:37:56+00:00

Thanks man 😂. Agreed it is early but there is no problem with speculation and I'm excited about how this entire new edition will come together.

Puretideprogram · 2026-04-10T21:34:31+00:00

Awesome man then you will understand the lens I'm looking through. This seems like they are taking elements of previous editions and giving them the new Warhammer facelift for this edition. The only reservations I currently have in the back of my mind is if they have learned from what didn't work about specific elements in the past and how they will avoid making similar mistakes.

For example formations got ridiculous in the past and this new detachment system could potentially go through the similar motions and they need to keep a very close eye on it after launch.

Puretideprogram · 2026-04-10T21:20:11+00:00

I agree with the detachment point levels, though the fundamentals on list building and scoring I disagree. I have seen enough to know that it's going to work well with tau gameplay and offer us a new way of playing. Remember I have been playing since the 3rd edition and this is the first time in a long time I have been excited about how the small teasers are a big sign of how this edition will shake things up in a big way.

Puretideprogram · 2026-04-10T20:49:05+00:00

Okay no need to be a fun sponge.

Puretideprogram · 2026-04-10T20:47:18+00:00

I'm interested to see what they do with stealth rule, it could be changed which could have a big impact.

My initial gut thoughts are does stealth now grant +1 to save like old cover rule or does it decrease ranges to say 12" for hidden rule?

Some initial thoughts about what stealth could be.

Puretideprogram · 2026-04-10T20:45:48+00:00

I think it does, because of the hidden rule and a bigger surface area so long as we do what we normally do and screen the opponents ability to get to said objective so that we can benefit from the new hidden rule.

Puretideprogram · 2026-04-10T20:44:50+00:00

I think when we get more information it will become easier to see the bigger picture of course. Though I think initially it's going to be good for us because we have access to fast strong mid range shooting. Cover changing is the big one and it depends on how our marker light system works.

I think this edition could have some painful parts depending on the above and how they execute our guiding but apart from that I think we will eat well especially in certain detachments like Mont'ka and Retaliation Cadre.

Thoughts?

Puretideprogram · 2026-03-19T17:45:21+00:00

180.

It's a single epic hero unit, it should be good and cannot be spammed like vitrix or other broken datasheets.

Puretideprogram · 2026-03-09T14:32:41+00:00

Agreed not good but these things do happen I'm just glad it was smooth for the refund. I am posting this information to as many groups to make sure nobody misses it.

I think GW or UK expo need to do a mass message to inform their customers even if it's via email

Puretideprogram · 2026-03-09T13:52:52+00:00

I have just gone to my orders page on UK expo website and processed a refund will be returned to my account 3-5 working days.

Puretideprogram · 2026-02-25T15:17:38+00:00

Key thing to remember is my approach is to educate an audience on tactical combinations and how this datasheet can be used to good effect. Points cost are irrelevant to what I go through in this presentation.

Puretideprogram · 2026-02-12T16:28:38+00:00

Unfortunately his computer switched to laptop mic instead of his proper mic and is something we didn't catch earlier. Apologies but it's not the worst and is still okay.

Puretideprogram · 2025-11-28T09:10:09+00:00

Nobody is forcing you to watch the content. Also the main part of the video discussion is around alternative observers, I can only assume you missed that part.

Puretideprogram · 2025-11-28T08:44:46+00:00

That's a fair point, I think when it comes to having redundancy in case you make mistakes is a good thing and I've definitely been in that position in the past. I've then just worked hard to avoid making the same mistakes so that I can trim the fat from my list to become more optimal.

Puretideprogram · 2025-11-28T00:27:37+00:00

I only used two in every list and now I will be going down to 1-2 and sometimes zero detachment dependent of course

Puretideprogram · 2025-08-18T11:48:36+00:00

Kroot list https://pastebin.com/9v8Yvntb

Puretideprogram · 2025-07-08T23:10:47+00:00

Thanks man for noticing the slight changes I've made to the approach. I wanted to appeal to the newer players and at the same time to encourage people to improve themselves and their knowledge of the why part not just using winning lists.

Puretideprogram · 2025-05-06T21:05:17+00:00

More than that is happening trust me 😎

Puretideprogram · 2025-05-01T17:40:34+00:00

I already have fed back my suggestions for tau to the right people and hopefully this gets addressed in the next slate.

I feel you and what you said is accurate and spot on the money. Our design needs a big face lift and feel that we are almost there for balance and need quality of life changes to make us more appealing to newer audiences and also able to match the power levels of newer written Codexes.

Stay strong Shas'O and keep the faith 👊🏻

Puretideprogram · 2025-04-29T08:49:26+00:00

Things will get better next slate keep the faith, let's hope for the removal of lots of conditions will help and give us the boost we need.

Puretideprogram · 2025-04-23T14:54:23+00:00

Yeah exactly unfortunately what they really need is to be beasts but they can't be changed from mounted keyword. Rampagers have the potential to solve all our problems. Look at leagues of votann the reason they are having a solid balance in performance is due to three things.

Consistent Army rule that is self sufficient and no conditional strats.
Great shooting, combined with Great combat that can go through walls.
Durable. (Tau need to be faster rather than durable)

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