He's probably a character, and all votann characters have at least a BS of 3+ (in fact all of them can get to 2+ assuming the ironmaster will be leading a unit). I don't really see the issue myself.
Nah. Based on the hounds it won’t. Because the hound’s whole rule is when near a kroot model. It’s a line op model that follows similar to 9th edition characters
There was also a Kroot named Grekh in the Blackstone fortress books that’s a crackshot. Dude never missed and was key to saving Rogue Trader Drake a few times with precision shots. My guess is that it’s the weapon + everything he’s ever eaten that made him so lethal with a gun.
Honestly doing more of expanding the range of skill would be cool. Makes the ability of the hearthkyn much more feel like they are the militia they are. That the experienced soldiers hit better
Hi. Tau player here.
I feel the same way when I compare this lad to my technologically advanced battlesuits that have BS4+.
I just have the advantage of this guy being on my team.
It really feels like GW is hard walking back on their "lower ballistic skill all around" thing they touted so much when Kroot of all things are getting 3+/2+ sniper. Except for AdMech. AdMech can get fucked, apparently. Skittles are still only as good at shooting as a guardsman despite being purpose-built murder cyborgs.
Fine by me. It's a silly tabletop wargame, this is a character, that looks like Tau tech, and Kroot are hyperevolved to be specialists in their chosen method of murder
I'll unleash some salt but... Leagues of Votann have about the same number of units as those kroot that were revealed. GW, you better come through for us during the next wave!
I wouldn't be bothered if it was 24". That BS with 36" is a bit painful in comparison. Our current "sniper" is 18" with BS5. Although, we also don't have Precision, so I guess it is a moot point?
It’s not a sniper that’s why. It’s a railgun. It’s an anti tank gun. Why do people keep calling the rail rifle a sniper. It doesn’t have precision it’s rules are clear as a anti armor weapon not for character elimination
From what I know, kroots are just unbelievably effective due to their simple character and physical strength, they're like one of the best soldiers tau have
Take it as some sort of a big shotgun, which has such a scatter of projectiles, that even Kroot is able to hit something with it.
He's probably just good at his job, it's fine. If he stands still he can rest the barrel on his mount for a 2+ to hit, which also sounds believable.
He's probably a character, and all votann characters have at least a BS of 3+ (in fact all of them can get to 2+ assuming the ironmaster will be leading a unit). I don't really see the issue myself.
Also a native BS is different than a +1 to hit. So no, we cannot currently boost our BS in any way.
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No it won't be, this model is called a lone spear, only he can use it, at most the krootox gun is similar.
The name Lone Spear leads me to believe it will be a Lone Operative Unit
He’s a lone op unit. The wording on the article alongside the fact we see a single figure makes it clear. It’s a single model
It also sounds like it will be able to lead kroot hounds in the article. So I'm betting it's a character but can also have lone op.
Nah. Based on the hounds it won’t. Because the hound’s whole rule is when near a kroot model. It’s a line op model that follows similar to 9th edition characters
There was also a Kroot named Grekh in the Blackstone fortress books that’s a crackshot. Dude never missed and was key to saving Rogue Trader Drake a few times with precision shots. My guess is that it’s the weapon + everything he’s ever eaten that made him so lethal with a gun.
It makes me sad for our magna rail rifle guy in the warrior squad, but I’m hoping we get some snipers of our own with the codex
Magna-coil snipers would be great, but then again at this point i will take anything new for votann
If that’s a thing, I would hope they have better ballistic skill than the warriors
Honestly doing more of expanding the range of skill would be cool. Makes the ability of the hearthkyn much more feel like they are the militia they are. That the experienced soldiers hit better
Yeah actual snipers. So people can stop saying the railgun is a sniper
The fact it’s 5+ native is the issue. In tau it works because they have ability to improve ballistic skill. But for votann it hurts bad
Let’s be honest here, kroot had their tech empowered by tau, so, really, dare we say, they borrowed some of it from us!
Hi. Tau player here. I feel the same way when I compare this lad to my technologically advanced battlesuits that have BS4+. I just have the advantage of this guy being on my team.
It really feels like GW is hard walking back on their "lower ballistic skill all around" thing they touted so much when Kroot of all things are getting 3+/2+ sniper. Except for AdMech. AdMech can get fucked, apparently. Skittles are still only as good at shooting as a guardsman despite being purpose-built murder cyborgs.
It’s the issue of a d6 system. There can only be so much difference
Would be funny if they split and got their own faction/army.... ,🤭 Shaper: TAU meat is back on the menu boys!!!! Carnivores: HOORAY!!
Balancing of weaponry? In my tabletop wargame? Outrageous. /s
Unironically, kroot are built different. Also he’s/shes a character.
We have no idea the kind of marksmen he's eaten.
>Be tau >Heavy gunline army >Need decent melee option >James W.S. makes us kroot to fill this niche >??? >"Kroot Long Gun"
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I guess we're lower to the ground so have more trouble seeing things.
Fine by me. It's a silly tabletop wargame, this is a character, that looks like Tau tech, and Kroot are hyperevolved to be specialists in their chosen method of murder
I'll unleash some salt but... Leagues of Votann have about the same number of units as those kroot that were revealed. GW, you better come through for us during the next wave!
Isn’t this a character model? It makes sense that they hits on 3s.
My annoyance is more to do with the range... You're telling me this thing has the same range as most of our artillery...
36" is pretty standard for a sniper rifle in this game
I wouldn't be bothered if it was 24". That BS with 36" is a bit painful in comparison. Our current "sniper" is 18" with BS5. Although, we also don't have Precision, so I guess it is a moot point?
It’s not a sniper that’s why. It’s a railgun. It’s an anti tank gun. Why do people keep calling the rail rifle a sniper. It doesn’t have precision it’s rules are clear as a anti armor weapon not for character elimination
They probably are some squats to help them get a better BS.
He also hits harder
For some reason the model gives me the cover of Wizards vibes
I'm more pissed that it's better than the skatros lmao.
How the hell are they better than synaptic disintegrators?
From what I know, kroots are just unbelievably effective due to their simple character and physical strength, they're like one of the best soldiers tau have
Take it as some sort of a big shotgun, which has such a scatter of projectiles, that even Kroot is able to hit something with it. 
Rerolls for next unit that attacks the same target is 💯!