This strategy involves staying at range and exercises the Tau's reliance on distance. Tau Commanders should expect to sit from the backlines, using the battle area's environment to conceal or protect their valued vessels from short ranged attacks but they can take a bit more punishment than the Eldar Whom solely rely on hit and run tactics.ĭue to their staunt belief in the Tau'va, or the Greater Good, the Tau are more conservationist than some and may abandon the mission if losses begin to climb Further emphasising the need to maintain fleet integrity throughout the battle. They can employ two battle strategies, reliance on Escort Ships and most notable are Auxiliaries. The Tau has several distinguishable features, compared to their counterparts.