TAU EMPIRE PATHFINDER TEAM – Warhammer 40,000

The Tau Empire Pathfinder Team is a core reconnaissance unit of the T’au Empire in Warhammer 40,000. Operating ahead of the main Fire Caste forces, Pathfinders gather intelligence, designate targets, and provide vital battlefield support.

This kit is an essential addition to any T’au army, enabling advanced tactical play focused on positioning, synergy, and ranged dominance.

Box Contents

This multi-part plastic kit includes 137 components to build:

🔹 10 × T’au Pathfinders

• Multiple posing options (kneeling, standing, crouching)

• Interchangeable heads and equipment

• Weapon options:

  • Pulse Carbines

  • Rail Rifles

  • Ion Rifles

🔹 Support Drones:

• Pulse Accelerator Drone – enhances pulse weapon efficiency

• Grav-inhibitor Drone – slows enemy movement

• Recon Drone – equipped with a pulse carbine

The Recon Drone is compatible with the Devilfish transport (sold separately).

Battlefield Role

• Reconnaissance – gathering battlefield intelligence

• Markerlight support – improving allied shooting accuracy

• Tactical control – drone-based utility support

• Flanking manoeuvres – mobility-focused positioning

Pathfinders synergise exceptionally well with other T’au units, strengthening the army’s ranged supremacy.

Hobby Information

Models are supplied unassembled and unpainted.

Recommended Citadel paints include Chaos Black, Grey Seer, XV-88, Ushabti Bone, Mephiston Red, Leadbelcher, Agrax Earthshade, and Nuln Oil.

Priming the model before painting is strongly recommended for optimal durability and finish quality.