Mercenaries The leadership of the Kroot is not fixed, instead is considered equal to their points value. Normally it is 7, but if they are upgraded with a 6+ Armor save it increeases to 8. Note that the presence of a Kroot Shaper, Kroot Hounds or a Krootox doesn't directly affect the Leadership of the squad.
Eaters of the Dead Kroot must pass a Leadership test in order to pursue a foe defeated in close combat or make a sweeping advance. If the test is failed the Kroot must instead consolidate. If a Kroot Shaper is in the squad then they MUST consolidate, they have no choice.