"Need to paint Tau for nephew, what configuration?" Topic

Got a box of tau fire warriors for my nephew.
Don't have the codex or anything.
Which weapon should I use, what is the typical configuration.

this is the box I have.

They can have up to half carbines. I think that is a bit much. I usually put 3 together with carbines in every 12 figures.

I agree with Pictors, you don't need 50/50.

Also the blade knife can be on the squad leader (its an option). He can also have the scanner thing.

If you want you can make two versions, one with and one without. If you care about WYSIWYG.

Thanks guys!

Agree with the above – I only use one carbine and that is the squad leader (with, as noted, the knife)

I find the Tau great figs to paint – easy to get a basic paint scheme done and then they allow for a lot of fine detailing if you have the inclination

Is the carbine a multi shot weapon?

Yes, it's 18" Range S5 AP5 Assault 2 Pinning

Which means the firer can fire twice after moving. The effective range is still below the Pulse Rifle's, which has a range of 30" and can shoot twice if the firer doesn't move.

That is why it is nice to have a few in there. Moving and shooting is nice when the enemy get close. The real big advantage can be the pinning though. If you can pin them, they can't come after you.

Understood!

Both weapons can move and shoot exactly the same way: 2 dice at half range (15"/9") or 1 die at full range (30"/18"). The Carbine gains Pinning, a marginally useful ability, at the cost of 12" of range.

The only consideration for standing still is if you accompany your squad with a Fireblade, an HQ option which gives them an extra shot if stationary.