Games Workshop T'au Empire Darkstrider Pathfinder

Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40,000 T'au Empire Darkstrider is an 11-piece plastic miniature kit that builds one unpainted Pathfinder leader supplied with a 32mm Citadel round base. Darkstrider is a stealthy T'au sub-commander renowned for guerrilla tactics, structural analysis, and a custom pulse weapon called Shade. This boxed plastic kit captures his tactical pose and signature equipment, ready for hobby assembly and painting. It’s aimed at tabletop commanders who want a versatile character model to lead Pathfinder units or represent a specialist operative in narrative games.

What does this Darkstrider model include and how detailed is it?

The kit contains 11 plastic components that assemble into a single Darkstrider miniature and includes a 32mm Citadel round base. Sculpting focuses on character elements like the structural analyser, lightweight armor, and the Shade pulse weapon, offering crisp details for painting and conversion work.

• 11 plastic parts for one complete figure
• 32mm Citadel round base included
• High-relief details on armor, gear, and weaponry
• Compatible with Citadel paints and hobby adhesives

How much assembly and painting skill is required?

This miniature is supplied unpainted and needs assembly; basic modeling skills are sufficient to build a solid tabletop-ready figure. For smoother joints use Citadel Plastic Glue; painting can be as simple or advanced as you like, from quick tabletop washes to fully layered display standards.

• Requires assembly — glue and clippers recommended
• Suitable for beginners to advanced hobbyists
• Compatible with Citadel paints for best results
• Fine details reward careful brushwork or airbrushing

How does Darkstrider fit into T'au Empire armies and gameplay?

Darkstrider is ideal as a Pathfinder leader or covert operative in T'au detachments, supporting reconnaissance and target marking roles. His structural analyser and guerrilla warfare background are thematic features that make him a flavorful HQ or elite choice in narrative play and patrols.

• Works well as a leader for Pathfinder squads
• Great for narrative skirmishes and ambush scenarios
• Provides characterful visual identity to a T'au force
• Easy to integrate into custom conversions

What tools and accessories are recommended to finish the model?

To assemble and finish Darkstrider cleanly, use precision cutters, a hobby knife, and Citadel Plastic Glue; for painting, Citadel paints and brushes or an airbrush deliver the best finish. Additional basing materials can personalize the miniature for display or gaming terrain.

• Precision sprue cutters and a modeling knife
• Citadel Plastic Glue for secure joins
• Citadel paint range or similar acrylics for finishing
• Basing materials for custom terrain effects

Who is this for? This kit is meant for Warhammer 40,000 players, hobby painters, and collectors who want a distinct T'au Empire character to lead Pathfinder troops or add a covert specialist to their collection. It suits newcomers wanting a single-character assembly project and experienced hobbyists looking for a detailed piece to paint or convert into a centerpiece for small-scale games or narrative displays. Whether used in regular tabletop matches or as part of a display army, Darkstrider brings T'au reconnaissance flavor and modeling flexibility to your hobby bench.

• Feature highlights: Easy to assemble, high-detail sculpt, compatible with Citadel supplies
• Pack contents: 11 plastic parts, 32mm Citadel round base, unpainted figure

FAQ

Q: Is Darkstrider supplied painted and assembled?

A: No — the miniature comes unpainted and in pieces; assembly and painting are required.

Q: Which glue and paints work best for this kit?

A: Use Citadel Plastic Glue for assembly and Citadel acrylic paints for best adhesion and finish.