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	Ideally capable of being placed in cover, almost every faction in both games is capable of fielding some unit or another that serves this purpose. Some are especially good at it or are built on the concept, whilst others are simply mediocre at it.		Ideally capable of being placed in cover, almost every faction in both games is capable of fielding some unit or another that serves this purpose. Some are especially good at it or are built on the concept, whilst others are simply mediocre at it.

	The metaphor comes from the tarpits that existed naturally during the prehistoric ages. These were naturally occurring pits filled with a sticky black substance called tar. Animals would accidentally get stuck in them and be unable to get out despite their best efforts. This is also why in Warhammer, charging a force or character into melee combat with a large enemy force is often referred to as "getting stuck in".		The metaphor comes from the tarpits that existed naturally during the prehistoric ages. These were naturally occurring pits filled with a sticky black substance called tar. Animals would accidentally get stuck in them and be unable to get out despite their best efforts. This is also why in Warhammer, charging a force or character into melee combat with a large enemy force is often referred to as "getting stuck in". These types of tarpits are often found in settings which are based off of Prehistory, like Steamy Prehistoric Jungles or Desert Badlands where Dinosaurs or Megafauna like Mammoths can be found thrashing in helpless terror as they are sucked beneath the gunk... along with any unwary adventurer.

	==Warhammer Fantasy==		==Warhammer Fantasy==

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	Ideally capable of being placed in cover, almost every faction in both games is capable of fielding some unit or another that serves this purpose. Some are especially good at it or are built on the concept, whilst others are simply mediocre at it.		Ideally capable of being placed in cover, almost every faction in both games is capable of fielding some unit or another that serves this purpose. Some are especially good at it or are built on the concept, whilst others are simply mediocre at it.

			The metaphor comes from the tarpits that existed naturally during the prehistoric ages. These were naturally occurring pits filled with a sticky black substance called tar. Animals would accidentally get stuck in them and be unable to get out despite their best efforts. This is also why in Warhammer, charging a force or character into melee combat with a large enemy force is often referred to as "getting stuck in".

	==Warhammer Fantasy==		==Warhammer Fantasy==

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	Beware: this page is a little bit outdated. A lot still holds true though.		Beware: this page is a little bit outdated. A lot still holds true though. Modern competitive 40k names some of these units as a "screen", often used in [[cheese]] and counter-cheese maneuvres.

	In Warhammer terminology (both [[Age of Sigmar]] and [[Warhammer 40,000\|40k]]), a Tarpit is a big blob of expendable and/or durable infantry intended to be a giant pain in the ass and functionally a living wall designed to slow enemies down and keep foes tied up by either flanking/assaulting them, or act as a wall of dakka.		In Warhammer terminology (both [[Age of Sigmar]] and [[Warhammer 40,000\|40k]]), a Tarpit is a big blob of expendable and/or durable infantry intended to be a giant pain in the ass and functionally a living wall designed to slow enemies down and keep foes tied up by either flanking/assaulting them, or act as a wall of dakka.

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High Elves

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	===[[High Elves]]===		===[[High Elves]]===
	High Elves are a lower population army, and somewhat fragile. They can use magic to great effect to increase their chances, but generally rely on killing the opponent quickly before that becomes an issue.		High Elves are a lower population army, and somewhat fragile. They can use magic to great effect to increase their chances, but generally rely on killing the opponent quickly before that becomes an issue.
	*Spearmen - Come at 9 points a pop, and are pretty damn easy to kill. They can attack in one more rank than most roadblocks because they're glorious Asur, and aren't terrible at killing. They can also carry a cheap magic flag, but most of those in their cost allowance are pretty bad so this isn't generally taken advantage of. They come to the fight with shields, but they gain no parry save, since they are fighting with spears. They're the cheapest possible horde option for High Elves, and thus the primary tarpit option. Although their survivability can be boosted in various ways they're left to their own destiny more often than not, but the fact that the high price of most elf options means High Elf players are more likely than most to consider throwing some defensive magic from the Lore of Life or the Lore of Light on them.		*[[High Elf Spearman\|Spearmen]] - Come at 9 points a pop, and are pretty damn easy to kill. They can attack in one more rank than most roadblocks because they're glorious Asur, and aren't terrible at killing. They can also carry a cheap magic flag, but most of those in their cost allowance are pretty bad so this isn't generally taken advantage of. They come to the fight with shields, but they gain no parry save, since they are fighting with spears. They're the cheapest possible horde option for High Elves, and thus the primary tarpit option. Although their survivability can be boosted in various ways they're left to their own destiny more often than not, but the fact that the high price of most elf options means High Elf players are more likely than most to consider throwing some defensive magic from the Lore of Life or the Lore of Light on them.
	*Silver Helms - The cavalry version of Spearmen. Come much more expensive at 23 points a pop with shields, and have a similar statline, but on the charge do a great deal of damage and are highly mobile. In a full cavalry list they will take the place of the Spearmen as a tarpit for the more offensive options like Dragon Princes or White Lion Chariots to flank the opponent, and with their lower numbers are more likely to have a combat character in their ranks or receive defensive magic than their peasant kin.		*[[Silver Helms]] - The cavalry version of Spearmen. Come much more expensive at 23 points a pop with shields, and have a similar statline, but on the charge do a great deal of damage and are highly mobile. In a full cavalry list they will take the place of the Spearmen as a tarpit for the more offensive options like Dragon Princes or White Lion Chariots to flank the opponent, and with their lower numbers are more likely to have a combat character in their ranks or receive defensive magic than their peasant kin.
	*Ellyrian Reavers - Fast light cavalry, can take bows and/or spears. More expensive than Spearmen, less expensive than Helms, and with the statline as Spearmen barring the fact they're on horseback. A unit of five can make a pretty decent redirector, as the only other option for that is a Great Eagle which costs as much and is easier to kill on top of eating points from the rare category.		*[[Ellyrian Reaver\|Ellyrian Reavers]] - Fast light cavalry, can take bows and/or spears. More expensive than Spearmen, less expensive than Helms, and with the statline as Spearmen barring the fact they're on horseback. A unit of five can make a pretty decent redirector, as the only other option for that is a Great Eagle which costs as much and is easier to kill on top of eating points from the rare category.
	*Phoenix Guard - Elves so badass they look Chaos Gods in the eyes and just sneer. A special choice, ringing in at 16 points a pop. The defensive godlings of the game, they are Immune to Psychology and Cause Fear due to how unnervingly unafraid of you they are. Heavily armored, almost max LD on top of that fearlessness, three ranks of attacks, S4, and a 4+ Ward Save. Factor in the buffs they can have (bump up to a 3+ Ward, Regeneration, and Toughness up the yin-yang) and you have something that just won't fucking die. Oh, then you decide you don't need friends and put Banner of the World Dragon on them, making them untouchable by Magic damage (the ENTIRE Daemon army has Magic Attacks, so not even Slaanesh himself could touch them at this point). So not only are they durable, but also killy on top of it. You field Phoenix Guard when you just don't want to budge.		*Phoenix Guard - Elves so badass they look Chaos Gods in the eyes and just sneer. A special choice, ringing in at 16 points a pop. The defensive godlings of the game, they are Immune to Psychology and Cause Fear due to how unnervingly unafraid of you they are. Heavily armored, almost max LD on top of that fearlessness, three ranks of attacks, S4, and a 4+ Ward Save. Factor in the buffs they can have (bump up to a 3+ Ward, Regeneration, and Toughness up the yin-yang) and you have something that just won't fucking die. Oh, then you decide you don't need friends and put Banner of the World Dragon on them, making them untouchable by Magic damage (the ENTIRE Daemon army has Magic Attacks, so not even Slaanesh himself could touch them at this point). So not only are they durable, but also killy on top of it. You field Phoenix Guard when you just don't want to budge.

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Imperial Guard

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	===[[Imperial Guard]]===		===[[Imperial Guard]]===

	*Conscript Platoon - 20+ Models for dirt cheap. Do the math. Get all 30 for 90 points and stick a 25pt Priest w/Autogun with them so they will never, ever go away. Hell, with Hatred and possible re-rolls to wound they might inconceivably actually kill something in close combat. Conscripts are also one of the most frightening units in close combat if they get the necessary buffs (i.e., 2 priest songs, furious charge, invisibility, rending, relentless and 4+ fnp).		*Conscript Platoon - 20+ Models for dirt cheap (points wise, your wallet will hate you). Do the math. Get all 30 for 90 points and stick a 25pt Priest w/Autogun with them so they will never, ever go away. Hell, with Hatred and possible re-rolls to wound they might inconceivably actually kill something in close combat. Conscripts are also one of the most frightening units in close combat if they get the necessary buffs (i.e., 2 priest songs, furious charge, invisibility, rending, relentless and 4+ fnp).
	*Regular Guardsmen - They're 2 points more expensive than conscripts. If you want some guys who can fight a little better and stand as fuckheug blob, these are your guys. Terrifyingly shooty and you can actually arm them to be useful in assault. If your dice rolls are lucky, you should usually take lots of guardsmen and tanks.		*Regular Guardsmen - They're 2 points more expensive than conscripts. If you want some guys who can fight a little better and stand as fuckheug blob, these are your guys. Terrifyingly shooty and you can actually arm them to be useful in assault. If your dice rolls are lucky, you should usually take lots of guardsmen and tanks.
	* [[Chimera Transport\|Chimera]] APC - Cheap as shit and easy to get for some beefy armor that will tend to stick around all game long. Once they're done transporting, feel free to have your entire force group of Chimeras gang up and proceed to start roving in angry packs like a gang of 1920s Irish immigrants dealing with abuses by the police.		* [[Chimera Transport\|Chimera]] APC - Cheap as shit and easy to get for some beefy armor that will tend to stick around all game long. Once they're done transporting, feel free to have your entire force group of Chimeras gang up and proceed to start roving in angry packs like a gang of 1920s Irish immigrants dealing with abuses by the police.

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	*Conscript Platoon - 20+ Models for dirt cheap. Do the math. Get all 30 for 90 points and stick a 25pt Priest w/Autogun with them so they will never, ever go away. Hell, with Hatred and possible re-rolls to wound they might inconceivably actually kill something in close combat. Conscripts are also one of the most frightening units in close combat if they get the necessary buffs (i.e., 2 priest songs, furious charge, invisibility, rending, relentless and 4+ fnp).		*Conscript Platoon - 20+ Models for dirt cheap. Do the math. Get all 30 for 90 points and stick a 25pt Priest w/Autogun with them so they will never, ever go away. Hell, with Hatred and possible re-rolls to wound they might inconceivably actually kill something in close combat. Conscripts are also one of the most frightening units in close combat if they get the necessary buffs (i.e., 2 priest songs, furious charge, invisibility, rending, relentless and 4+ fnp).
	*Regular Guardsmen - They're 2 points more expensive than conscripts. If you want some guys who can fight a little better and stand as fuckheug blob, these are your guys. Terrifyingly shooty and you can actually arm them to be useful in assault. If your dice rolls are lucky, you should usually take lots of guardsmen and tanks.		*Regular Guardsmen - They're 2 points more expensive than conscripts. If you want some guys who can fight a little better and stand as fuckheug blob, these are your guys. Terrifyingly shooty and you can actually arm them to be useful in assault. If your dice rolls are lucky, you should usually take lots of guardsmen and tanks.
	* [[Chimera]] APC - Cheap as shit and easy to get for some beefy armor that will tend to stick around all game long. Once they're done transporting, feel free to have your entire force group of Chimeras gang up and proceed to start roving in angry packs like a gang of 1920s Irish immigrants dealing with abuses by the police.		* [[Chimera Transport\|Chimera]] APC - Cheap as shit and easy to get for some beefy armor that will tend to stick around all game long. Once they're done transporting, feel free to have your entire force group of Chimeras gang up and proceed to start roving in angry packs like a gang of 1920s Irish immigrants dealing with abuses by the police.
	*Taking a [[Dark Angels]] allied detachment with [[Azrael]] will give a 50-man guard platoon 4++ saves and furious charge, ensuring that nothing short of top-tier firepower will get rid of them. Throw in a priest to get a rerollable 4++, or slightly better than storm shield saves. Or an actual terminator captain with storm shield to get 2+ and 3++ rerollable saves.		*Taking a [[Dark Angels]] allied detachment with [[Azrael]] will give a 50-man guard platoon 4++ saves and furious charge, ensuring that nothing short of top-tier firepower will get rid of them. Throw in a priest to get a rerollable 4++, or slightly better than storm shield saves. Or an actual terminator captain with storm shield to get 2+ and 3++ rerollable saves.
	* A Deathwatch Chaplain equipped with the Dominus Aegis can make even a conscript platoon ridiculously hard to shift. It gives Azrael's 4++ invulnerable save along with the Zealot buff that you would have gotten from a priest in one neat package. You can even add in a storm shield and a priest if your trollface has not been getting enough use recently.		* A Deathwatch Chaplain equipped with the Dominus Aegis can make even a conscript platoon ridiculously hard to shift. It gives Azrael's 4++ invulnerable save along with the Zealot buff that you would have gotten from a priest in one neat package. You can even add in a storm shield and a priest if your trollface has not been getting enough use recently.

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	Beware: this page is ~~horribly~~ outdated.		Beware: this page is a little bit outdated. A lot still holds true though.

	In Warhammer terminology (both [[~~Warhammer Fantasy~~]] and [[Warhammer 40,000\|40k]]), a Tarpit is a big blob of expendable and/or durable infantry intended to be a giant pain in the ass and functionally a living wall designed to slow enemies down and keep foes tied up by either flanking/assaulting them, or act as a wall of dakka.		In Warhammer terminology (both [[Age of Sigmar]] and [[Warhammer 40,000\|40k]]), a Tarpit is a big blob of expendable and/or durable infantry intended to be a giant pain in the ass and functionally a living wall designed to slow enemies down and keep foes tied up by either flanking/assaulting them, or act as a wall of dakka.
	Ideally capable of being placed in cover, almost every faction in both games is capable of fielding some unit or another that serves this purpose. Some are especially good at it or are built on the concept, whilst others are simply mediocre at it.		Ideally capable of being placed in cover, almost every faction in both games is capable of fielding some unit or another that serves this purpose. Some are especially good at it or are built on the concept, whilst others are simply mediocre at it.

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Wood Elves

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	* [[Toad Dragon]] (Forgeworld): Being a [[Scroll of Magic]] Monster and costing 350 points, the Toad Dragon is an anti-tarpit at a first glance... but, at the same time, this thing can tarpit ''like a motherfucker''. It has '''ten Wounds''', plus a special rule that makes it immune to Instant Death attacks, impossible to hurt on anything better than a 3+, and outright immune to anything that is Strength 3 or lower. Combined with it's 8 inches of movement, 2D6 Thunderstomp, and Weapon Skill 4 Strength 7 attacks, the Toad Dragon is perfect for slamming into another army's tarpit unit and keeping ''them'' locked up in place.		* [[Toad Dragon]] (Forgeworld): Being a [[Scroll of Magic]] Monster and costing 350 points, the Toad Dragon is an anti-tarpit at a first glance... but, at the same time, this thing can tarpit ''like a motherfucker''. It has '''ten Wounds''', plus a special rule that makes it immune to Instant Death attacks, impossible to hurt on anything better than a 3+, and outright immune to anything that is Strength 3 or lower. Combined with it's 8 inches of movement, 2D6 Thunderstomp, and Weapon Skill 4 Strength 7 attacks, the Toad Dragon is perfect for slamming into another army's tarpit unit and keeping ''them'' locked up in place.

	===[[Wood Elves]]===		===[[Wood Elves (Warhammer Fantasy)\|Wood Elves]]===

	*Eternal Guard - superb tarpit, being Core, Stubborn spearmen with 5+ save and WS5. They can even deal some damage in return with their AP spears.		*Eternal Guard - superb tarpit, being Core, Stubborn spearmen with 5+ save and WS5. They can even deal some damage in return with their AP spears.