Let’s be honest—when it comes to iconic Warhammer 40K factions, few scream style through savagery like the Space Wolves.
And with their new line of plastic kits launching alongside the much-anticipated Codex Supplement: Space Wolves, Games Workshop has given us something to sink our fangs into: a full-blown beard odyssey through the ranks of the Vlka Fenryka.
This article—originally from the Warhammer Community team—is a howl-worthy breakdown of how the Space Wolves’ new sculpts don’t just showcase martial prowess, but also express personal grooming as narrative design. That’s right, from baby-faced berserkers to beard-laden warlords, facial hair is canon.
Blood Claws – Baby Wolves, Bare Chins
Forget Scouts—Blood Claws are thrown straight into the maelstrom. These wide-eyed, adrenaline-fueled pups skip stealth training and dive into melee glory. The kit reflects this by giving them youthful, helmetless heads that are almost suspiciously clean-shaven. Their impetuosity is plain to see, and even their Pack Leader—who’s earned a bit of scruff—looks like he’s just graduated from Fenrisian puberty. It’s all about energy over experience here.
Grey Hunters – Beards with Balance
Years of battlefield seasoning temper the Blood Claws into Grey Hunters, warriors who’ve learned to balance fury with discipline. That transformation is visible in their more refined facial hair: short, tight, and just scruffy enough to hint at wild roots. There’s more grooming, a few tasteful braids, and a healthy amount of warrior chic going on. It’s not flashy—just mature. Think Fenrisian warrior-poets who know the right time to unleash the beast.
Wolf Guard Headtakers – Short, Sharp, and Deadly
You don’t make it into the Wolf Guard Headtakers without being a predator’s predator. Their facial hair reflects a no-nonsense ethos: short, neat, and unmistakably deadly. You won’t find sweeping beards here—these are close-quarter killers who don’t want a braid getting in the way of an axe swing. Each squad has a solid six helmetless heads in the box, and yes—the guy with the eyepatch absolutely steals the show. He looks like he walked out of a Fenrisian Clint Eastwood remake.
Wolf Guard Terminators – Saga-Worthy Whiskers
Now we’re talking legend-tier beards. Wolf Guard Terminators are dripping with experience, and it shows. With 13(!) unhelmeted heads per five-man squad, this kit lets you go wild. We’re talking braided masterpieces, wavy face manes, and chin thickets that could block bolter fire. These aren’t just beards—they’re runic relics in follicular form. Some of them look like they could hold their own chapter cult.
Honourable Mentions – The Heroes of Hirsuteness
Of course, no beard parade would be complete without the legends:
- Logan Grimnar: The High King rocks a comparatively clean chin, but makes up for it with a mustache that would make the Emperor proud. It’s full, sweeping, and practically shouts “wolf royalty.”
- Njal Stormcaller: This old wolf goes dual-mode, with a magnificent two-pronged beard that’s equal parts wizard and warrior.
- Bjorn the Fell-Handed: Trapped in a Dreadnought for millennia, his current follicle game is a mystery. But let’s be honest—whatever beard he had is probably enshrined on Fenris.
Final Thoughts – Hair Today, Glory Tomorrow
This isn’t just a quirky fluff dive—it’s smart design. The new Space Wolves kits use head sculpts to reinforce where each warrior sits in the saga of battle, growth, and death. From youthful Blood Claws to grizzled Terminators, the beards are visual storytelling cues.
And let’s face it: if you’re going to charge into battle swinging a frost axe, you might as well look fabulous doing it.
The full Space Wolves range, along with their Codex Supplement, goes up for pre-order this Saturday. Whether you’re in it for the lore, the new rules, or the saga-worthy head sculpts, now’s the time to unleash your inner beast.
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