

Gives access to the Energy Shield ability. Gives access to the Photon Grenade ability. Therefore, it is advised either to retreat against charging units, use the Tau Commander's Snare Traps to slow enemies, or to station any Kroot with Feral Leap just behind them to surprise enemies at the last second.Ĭadre Headquarters, Path to Enlightenment

The Shas'Ui activates the Photon Grenade, which deals moderate damage to enemies in a small range, and the Shield Drone activates the Energy Shield, which absorbs ranged damage during shootouts against ranged specialists such as the Imperial Guard.įire Warriors have pitiful melee attacks. Building two of the same type will allow for two uses of the same ability in quick succession, allowing the squad to better handle large groups of infantry, weather ranged attacks, or strike a balance between the two. Each grants a different ability and up to two in any combination can be built. The two make for a deadly combination.įire Warriors have access to two Squad Leaders, the Shas'Ui, and the Shield Drone. Not only do they have a superior sight range, they can also increase the damage done by the Fire Warriors with their Mark Target ability as well as detect infiltrated units. Matching them with a Tau Commander is useful too, as the Tau Commander's Snare Trap can trap melee specialists, and his Target Acquired ability can drastically lower enemy's commander's health.Īfter the Path to Enlightenment has been built and Pathfinder Teams become available, they are what you should try and use for spotters. XV15 Stealth Teams advancing ahead of the Fire Warrior Team can perform this function, as can a squad of Kroot Carnivores. For this reason, they are best used in conjunction with a spotter unit of some kind. The Fire Warrior Pulse Rifle has a spectacular firing range, but the Fire Warriors have a comparatively short sight range. Though weak in close combat, they carry powerful Pulse Rifles, the strongest weapon of any standard troops in the game. The backbone of a Tau army, these units stride to battle ready to beat back those who oppose the Greater Good.
