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The Role of Commander Farsight in Your Warhammer 40k Tau Empire Army


Commander Farsight

Commander Farsight is a powerful and unique character in the Tau Empire army in Warhammer 40,000. Here are some of the key pros and cons of using him in your army:


Pros:

  • Strong melee combat: Farsight is a formidable melee combatant with Mont'ka ability, which allows him to increase his strength and attacks, making him a match for most other melee characters.

  • Special Abilities: Farsight has several special abilities that can be used to great effect, such as his Farsight Enclaves, which allows him to add a powerful weapon to his suit, as well as giving his unit preferred enemy and an extra attack.

  • Leadership: Farsight is a powerful leader, and his Command-Link Drone ability allows him to give orders to friendly units, rerolling failed morale tests, and using his Leadership instead of the friendly unit's for any rolls.

  • Synergy: Farsight's abilities work well with other units, particularly Crisis Suits and Stealth Suits, allowing to create a powerful synergy.

Cons:

  • Fragility: Farsight is a unique character and as such is relatively fragile, and can be taken down by concentrated enemy fire if not protected.

  • Expensive: Farsight comes with high point cost, being one of the most expensive option in the Tau army.

  • Limited Range: Farsight is a melee character and most of his abilities are focused on close combat, so he can be less effective against ranged heavy armies.

  • Dependence on psychic powers: Some of his abilities are psychic powers, so if the enemy have means to counter them, they can become less effective.

Here are a few tips on the role of Commander Farsight plays in your Tau army:

  • Use Farsight's special abilities: Farsight has several special abilities that can be used to great effect. One of the most powerful is his "Farsight Enclaves" rule, which allows him to add a powerful weapon to his suit, as well as giving his unit preferred enemy and an extra attack.

  • Use Farsight as a melee combatant: Farsight is a formidable melee combatant, thanks to his powerful Mont'ka ability, which can increase his strength and attacks, making him a match for most other melee characters.

  • Use Farsight's leadership: Farsight is a powerful leader, and his Command-Link Drone ability allows him to give orders to friendly units within 6 inches, rerolling failed morale tests, and using his Leadership instead of the friendly unit's for any rolls.

  • Combine Farsight with other units: Farsight's abilities work well with other units, particularly Crisis Suits and Stealth Suits. Coordinate your units to take advantage of his special abilities, and to create a powerful synergy.

  • Be careful with Farsight's positioning: While Farsight is a powerful character, he is also quite fragile, and can be taken down by concentrated enemy fire. Be careful with his positioning, and make sure he is protected by other units and terrain.

It's important to keep in mind that Farsight is an unique character and can be very powerful in the right hands. It's also important to consult the codex or other resources to familiarize yourself with his special rules and abilities, as well as to understand the synergies he can create with different units.

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