The key to fielding a devastating and tactically flexible Tau army often lies in understanding and effectively utilizing the Crisis Battlesuit. A crucial tool in achieving this mastery is the Crisis Battlesuit Datasheet. This document provides all the necessary information to bring these powerful war machines to bear on the battlefield.
Decoding the Crisis Battlesuit Datasheet
The Crisis Battlesuit Datasheet is essentially the instruction manual for these iconic Tau units. It’s a concise summary of everything you need to know to use them in a game of Warhammer 40,000. Think of it as a profile sheet containing the unit’s statistics, abilities, and wargear options. Without the information contained in the datasheet, effectively deploying Crisis Battlesuits is impossible. The datasheet enables players to choose appropriate wargear, understand the unit’s strengths and weaknesses, and properly incorporate them into their overall battle strategy. Understanding how to read and interpret the Crisis Battlesuit Datasheet is paramount to using them effectively.
Specifically, the datasheet breaks down into several key areas:
- Unit Profile: This shows crucial stats like Movement, Weapon Skill, Ballistic Skill, Strength, Toughness, Wounds, Attacks, Leadership, and Save.
- Wargear Options: Crisis Battlesuits are famously customizable. This section outlines the various weapons, support systems, and other upgrades they can equip.
- Abilities: Special rules unique to the Crisis Battlesuit, such as the ability to move and fire heavy weapons without penalty or special movement options.
This information allows players to tailor their Crisis Battlesuits to specific roles on the battlefield. An example of possible configurations could be:
- Anti-infantry: Equipped with Burst Cannons and Flamers.
- Anti-tank: Armed with Fusion Blasters and Missile Pods.
- General Support: A mix of weapons and support systems to adapt to different threats.
How is the datasheet used? During game setup, you’ll refer to the datasheet to determine how many points each unit costs, allowing you to build your army within the game’s point limits. During the game itself, you’ll constantly refer to the datasheet to resolve actions like shooting, melee combat, and movement. For example, to resolve a shooting attack, you’ll check the battlesuit’s Ballistic Skill on the datasheet, compare it to the target’s stats, and then roll dice accordingly. Without the datasheet, you wouldn’t know the battlesuit’s capabilities and could not properly resolve the game mechanics. The datasheet even outlines keywords attached to the unit, impacting synergy with other units in your army. A simplified table could look like:
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Movement | 8" |
| Ballistic Skill | 4+ |
| Wounds | 4 |
To truly master the Crisis Battlesuit, we highly recommend consulting the official Games Workshop Warhammer 40,000 Codex: T’au Empire. It contains the definitive and most up-to-date Crisis Battlesuit Datasheet, along with a wealth of background information and tactical advice. Arm yourself with this knowledge and unleash the full potential of the Tau Empire!