Warhammer 40k: T'au Empire - Ethereal
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„Unity is our Strength – and Strength is our Victory.“
The Ethereal is the spiritual leader of the T’au Empire – a calm yet unwavering voice of the ideology known as the „Greater Good“. His presence on the battlefield inspires soldiers to unprecedented courage and discipline.
About the unit: Ethereal
Ethereals come from the highest caste of T'au society. They are trained in philosophy, strategy, and leadership. On the battlefield, they move on a hover drone, armed with a ceremonial honor stave – a symbol of both authority and defense. Their fighting style is passive, but their influence on the army's morale and effectiveness is crucial.
Where does the Ethereal belong?
The Ethereal is part of the game Warhammer 40,000 and the T’au Empire faction, where they serve as the spiritual leader and moral compass of the army.
They are classified as HQ units – providing buffs and strategic advantages to other units.
Ideal for players who want to focus on synergy, support, and battlefield control.
Abilities
- Inspiring Presence: Nearby units gain a morale bonus and a re-roll on tests.
- Elemental Doctrine: Allows the activation of one of the T'au caste doctrines – e.g., increased mobility or firepower.
- Hover drone: Increases mobility and allows the Ethereal to safely maneuver across the battlefield.
Tactics
- Front-line support: Position the Ethereal behind the main attacking units to maximize their effectiveness.
- Combination with Fire Warriors: His buffs significantly increase the accuracy and morale of infantry.
- Mobile Command: Thanks to the hover drone, he can quickly change position and react to the battle's development.
📦 Package Contents
| Category | Content |
|---|---|
| Figures / components | 1x Ethereal, 1x Hover Drone, 1x Citadel 40mm Round Base |
| Rules | Ethereal Data Card, assembly guide |
| Game accessories | – (dice, tokens, or measuring tools are not included) |
| Terrain / environment | – (terrain is not included in the package) |
🚀 Starting with Warhammer?
- Citadel Plastic Glue – for a strong bond between plastic parts
- Citadel Colour Starter Set – basic paints for the first coat
- Citadel Base Brush M – ideal for applying base layers
- Assembly clippers – for easy removal of parts from the sprue
- Warhammer 40,000 Rules – for integrating the Ethereal into your army
🎨 Recommended Paints
| Color | Use |
|---|---|
| Wraithbone | Base color for robes and light parts |
| Runelord Brass | Metallic details on armor and staff |
| Druchii Violet | Shading folds and ornaments |
🎨 What you need to start
| Color | Use |
|---|---|
| Abaddon Black | Base color for armor and details |
| Leadbelcher | Metallic parts of the hover drone |
🖌️ Recommended Brushes
| Brush Type | Use |
|---|---|
| Base Brush M | Applying base coats |
| Detail Brush S | Painting ornaments and face |
| Dry Brush | Dry brushing for highlighting textures |
🧴 Recommended Adhesives
| Adhesive Type | Use |
|---|---|
| Citadel Plastic Glue | Ideal for bonding plastic miniature parts – dries quickly and creates a strong bond. |
| Revell Contacta Professional | Long applicator for precise gluing of small components. |
📚 Continuing the Game
- Extended rules – Codex: T’au Empire (10th Edition)
- Other game modes – Combat Patrol, Crusade campaigns, Matched Play missions
🚀 Where to go next?
- Army expansion – Fire Warriors, Crisis Battlesuits, Stealth Teams
- New factions – Aeldari, Necrons, Tyranids – each offers a unique fighting style
- Terrain elements – City ruins, barricades, modular sci-fi environments
⚔️ Tactics – Ethereal (T’au Empire)
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| 🎯 Role | Support HQ – strengthens the morale and effectiveness of nearby units. |
| 🛡️ Strengths | Aura abilities, invocation of elements, mobility thanks to the hover drone. |
| ⚠️ Weaknesses | Low durability in direct combat, no heavy weapons. |
| 🔄 Synergies | Works great with Fire Warriors, Pathfinders, and Battlesuits – increases their effectiveness. |
| 📌 Strategy | Positioning behind the front line, activating invocations as needed, covering the army's weaknesses. |
📽️ Video
- New T'au Empire Ethereal Miniature - Invocation of the Elements! – shows a detailed look at the miniature itself, its design, and the invocations the Ethereal uses on the battlefield.
- T'au Empire Units Tier List in 10th Edition Warhammer 40K ... – an overview of where the Ethereal stands within the entire faction and how it performs in the current meta.
- 40 Facts and Lore on the Tau Empire Ethereal in Warhammer ... – a deep dive into the history, philosophy, and role of Ethereals within T’au society.
- The Final Moments of a Tau Ethereal Warhammer 40K #40klore – a dramatic narrative about the fate of one Ethereal, adding emotional depth to the character.
- Ethereals are an Auto-Include! a T'au Empire Datasheet Review – an analysis of the Ethereal's rules and abilities, including invocations and buffs.
- Aeldari vs T'au Empire - Who will be the master of the ... – a practical demonstration of an Ethereal in action during a battle against Aeldari, ideal for understanding tactics.
Additional parameters
| Category: | T'au Empire |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 2 years |
| EAN: | 5011921066735 |
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Vstupte do temného světa Warhammer 40,000!
Warhammer 40K je ikonická sci-fi válečná hra plná epických bitev, mocných frakcí a nekonečného konfliktu. Ať už jste fanouškem Space Marines, Tyranidů, Orků nebo jiných frakcí, v této kategorii najdete vše potřebné pro budování své armády a ovládnutí galaxie.
Co zde najdete:
- Startovní sety a Combat Patrol boxy: Ideální pro nové hráče i rozšíření stávající armády.
- Jednotky a vozidla: Detailní plastové modely připravené k sestavení a nabarvení.
- Kodexy a pravidla: Oficiální knihy s pravidly, lore a strategiemi pro každou frakci.
- Příslušenství: Kostky, měřítka, karty a další doplňky pro pohodlné hraní.
Začněte budovat svou armádu a bojujte za slávu Impéria – nebo jeho zkázu!
| Manufacturing company : | Games Workshop |
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