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Start a T'au Empire army
For the Greater Good: Fire Warriors, battlesuits, and drones. Follow this path, buy at a fair floor, then paint the first box.
Path
Numbered buying steps
- 01Combat Patrol: T'au Empire sealed.
- 02Add Fire Warriors or Crisis suits next.
- 03Keep Farstalker under T'au, not Votann.
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Starter kits with live floors
Unofficial fan guide. Citadel paint and kit names identify products for sale. Not affiliated with Games Workshop.
Common questions
What is the best first T'au Empire box?
Start with Combat Patrol: T'au Empire. Compare sealed floors on the box page, then follow the paint recipe for that kit.
Should I buy a Battleforce instead of a Combat Patrol?
Battleforces can be better value when sealed floors sit near Combat Patrol plus the extras. Always compare all-in prices for the exact year edition.
Where is the T'au Empire paint guide?
Open /40k/armies/tau-empire/paint for Contrast recipes tied to the kits on this path.