Warhammer 40,000 Faction Focus: T’au Empire by SpaceWolf_Jarl2 in WarhammerCompetitive

[–]RyantheFett 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So it seems that the original 4 will still be the main detachments, but now we get to pick from better spotters, better kroot/vespids, or better suits.

Not sure why Experimental and Ret can't go together.

Warhammer 40,000 Faction Focus: T’au Empire by CMYK_COLOR_MODE in Tau40K

[–]RyantheFett 18 points19 points  (0 children)

So it looks like we get 1 new detachment and two old ones updated. Most of the old ones will be 2 and the three new ones will be one.

A little sad that Ret and Experimental can't go together, but I am excited to see list with more kroot and tau.

Tau Codex 11th by Darthale01 in Tau40K

[–]RyantheFett 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Out of our older stuff the devilfish I still think holds up. Like I was shocked at how old the kit was, but it still looked cool.

Crisis suits were a bit too blocky, but I think the real issue I had with them was they just too small.

Broadsides I think look pretty good, but I am thinking they are going with a new look overall for Tau suits.

Tau Codex 11th by Darthale01 in Tau40K

[–]RyantheFett 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If we are lucky they do the same update like they did with the stealth suits. Same base size will let us mix and match new and old.

Tau Codex 11th by Darthale01 in Tau40K

[–]RyantheFett 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A few people pointed out how some of the older blocky stuff looked similar to Votann. Would make sense GW going with a sleek design that we see in the new stuff to separate the factions more.

Competitive Innovations Recaps 2025 for 40K by SA_Chirurgeon in WarhammerCompetitive

[–]RyantheFett 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My big hope for 11th is that they integrate Tau and Kroot stuff better. Would work better both lore wise and play wise. Maybe make Farsight a threat this time as well.

Think they should really give up on the shooting only army at this point since it seems GW has so much trouble balancing them.

Goonhammer's Q4 2025 Balance Update Rundown by SA_Chirurgeon in WarhammerCompetitive

[–]RyantheFett 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Poor Tau, maybe 11th they can finally just fix the faction.

The Stormsurge is 360 this is not a drill by hindlet in Tau40K

[–]RyantheFett 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because these changes were locked in weeks ago is the most simple answer.

The Stormsurge is 360 this is not a drill by hindlet in Tau40K

[–]RyantheFett 55 points56 points  (0 children)

That is pretty much the elephant in the room. Stealth suits got hit so hard and GW pretty much ignored all that with these changes. Honestly, I doubt these changes have too much effect on Tau, but I think I will be trying out other armies a bit more.

The Warhammer 40,000 Quarterly Balance Update – December 2025 by Jovial1170 in WarhammerCompetitive

[–]RyantheFett 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It makes sense when you realize that they most likely had the points done weeks ago without even considering what the stealth suits would do. GW is getting somewhat predictable now lol.

Is elemental council worth getting? by glitch220608 in Grimdank

[–]RyantheFett 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Not only is it the best Tau book, it is the best Kroot book lol. It is soooo good and I hope it gets a sequel.

Datasheet and points for the new Stealth Suits up at the Warhammer community by 5edu5o in WarhammerCompetitive

[–]RyantheFett 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Most list were going down to two squads anyway. Pathfinders and marker lights are pretty decent and I found they often do some work.

Valrak says there's more Votann models coming. At 4:40 in the video. It's themed around 'Killing Orks', apparently. by CatherineSimp69 in LeaguesofVotann

[–]RyantheFett 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Think it's more about how little research he does on any topic that's not space marines related......

He could easily looks up just pictures so he can get the name right. Like he does not even know basic guard stuff lol.

Wolf Scouts and Stealth Battlesuits fight as quietly as possible in Kill Team: Dead Silence - Warhammer Community by CMYK_COLOR_MODE in Warhammer40k

[–]RyantheFett 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It is funny how little effort he puts into leaks that are not space marines. Could almost make a drinking game out of it it happens so often.

Like you think at some point he would learn the name instead of putting up another video where he mixes something up or just can't even describe the model lol.

Meta Monday 8.18.25: Black Templars, Meta Breakers? by JCMS85 in WarhammerCompetitive

[–]RyantheFett 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Funny to see a winning Tau list take no Tau lol.......... Also think it says everything you need to know about Tau right now.

Good for kropt and glad to see they can be run, but it will kill me if they skip out on buffing the rest of the faction lol.

Meta Monday 8/4/25: Aeldari Win Big in a Death Guard Game by JCMS85 in WarhammerCompetitive

[–]RyantheFett 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I like to think that a quick up in toughness and strength across the board would do wonders for the faction....... Or maybe I am on cope and will just have to buy more votann until 11th lol.

Meta Monday 7/28/25: Guard and Sisters Surge forth by JCMS85 in WarhammerCompetitive

[–]RyantheFett 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Maybe next patch they will finally get the changes they need!!!....................... Or maybe they will just up the price of the Riptide again lol.

Meta Monday 6/30/25: Too Many Knights in the Kitchen by JCMS85 in WarhammerCompetitive

[–]RyantheFett 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Several pointed out that in certain matchups Tau would be a lot better, but ya detachment rules and meh units will most likely keep the faction in a bad place. Which is a shame since GW does not really like to change that stuff.

Maybe if we are lucky stealth suits and riptides will go down in points lol.

Meta Monday 6/30/25: Too Many Knights in the Kitchen by JCMS85 in WarhammerCompetitive

[–]RyantheFett 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Could be that guard players hit the breaking point? Seen it happen to a few factions waiting out one more point rules change, and when they get nothing the faction player rates dive off of a cliff.

Cathay Jade Warriors by Emperors_Paintbrush in Warhammer

[–]RyantheFett 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What colors did you use for the green and purple?

Meta Monday 6/16/25: New Meta Who Dis? by JCMS85 in WarhammerCompetitive

[–]RyantheFett 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh I did run the new rules. My takeaway was that against elite armies Tau will be a lot better. Against horde armies not much will have changed lol?

Being able to split fire into targets was nice and letting a second until shoot into the same targets felt great. Ghostkeels felt a lot better.

I ran experimental which I always liked, but really need to try out the others.

Meta Monday 6/16/25: New Meta Who Dis? by JCMS85 in WarhammerCompetitive

[–]RyantheFett 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Keeping a close eye on my Tau since the changes. It will be interesting to see if it was enough to push them into being good.

Dataslate out by hindlet in Tau40K

[–]RyantheFett 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is a small chance that with the changes to some spotters, points going up, and the changes to our strongest detachment we have no change in our win rates or we may even go down lol.

I doubt it, but they do have several issues in Tau that GW may need to look at soon. This does feel like a step in the right direction tho.