Tau Pathfinders are the eyes and ears of a Cadre's commander, and coordinate closely with other formations. Fire Caste doctrine states that a Cadre in the field should be pulled forward by its Pathfinders, as opposed to its Pathfinders being pushed forward by the Cadre. An efficient Pathfinder Team can help other Fire Warrior Teams operate at peak efficiency and are highly respected as a consequence. Pathfinders are the undisputed masters of battlefield positioning, with limitless patience and a proud determination to choose the most valuable targets for others to destroy. Imperial troops who fought in the Damocles Gulf Crusade described the signature of the barely visible markerlight beams as the Valkyrie's Mark, because those it chose were soon numbered amongst the dead.

You may include a Pathfinder Team in your Tau army as a Fast Attack choice. One regular Pathfinder in a Team may be upgraded to a Shas'ui team leader. Up to three regular Pathfinders in a Team may be upgraded to carry Rail Rifles.