If you’re itching to dive into Warhammer 40,000 or kickstart a new army without wading into the deep end, Combat Patrol is the place to be.
Designed for fast-paced, small-scale skirmishes, Combat Patrol balances accessibility with tactical depth. It’s not just a stepping stone, though. With balanced forces and evolving matchups, it’s a legit battlefield in its own right. This time around, we’re getting three new brutal additions — Space Wolves, Black Templars, and Tyranids — and a reminder that the Grey Knights are still very much in play.
Space Wolves Unleash the Wulfen
First up are the Space Wolves, bringing the thunder (and claws) with a fierce mix of close-combat units. You get five Wolf Guard Terminators, 10 Blood Claws, a Wolf Guard Battle Leader, and a unit of five Wulfen. That’s a heady blend of durability, raw aggression, and speed. The Wulfen alone are infamous for tearing through enemy lines like rabid warp-beasts. Combined with the armored punch of Terminators and the frothing zeal of Blood Claws, this Patrol means business. If you like your fights up close and personal, this is your pack.
Black Templars Swing Back – Hard
Not to be outdone, the Black Templars answer with holy fury. Their Combat Patrol includes an Emperor’s Champion, who is essentially a dueling god with a sword forged in pure fanboy energy. Then you’ve got 10 Crusaders, five Sword Brethren, and three Bladeguard Veterans. It’s a force absolutely built to charge forward and start swinging. With more elite bodies on the field than usual and some decent ranged support, this force screams “righteous fury” and backs it up with blades. Melee supremacy is officially up for grabs.
Tyranids Drop the Horror
But what happens when faith and fangs meet something alien and horrifying? Enter the Tyranid Assault Brood. This Patrol is a perfect cocktail of speed, defense, and nasty tricks. You get 10 Genestealers, three Tyrant Guard, a Biovore for ranged disruption, and the Parasite of Mortrex to cap it off. That flying menace doesn’t just look terrifying—it infects enemies with larval eggs. It’s a fast, versatile Patrol that can harass, disrupt, and devour.
Grey Knights Still Stand Ready
While these new boxes are grabbing the spotlight, don’t forget the Grey Knights Combat Patrol that dropped earlier. If you prefer psychic dominance and clean, daemon-smiting action, they’re still an elite force to be reckoned with.
Final Word
Whether you’re looking for lore-rich close combat, terrifying xenos swarms, or the Emperor’s divine fury made manifest, this latest wave of Combat Patrols delivers. Keep your eyes peeled every Sunday for the next pre-order drop. With so many flavors of destruction on the way, there’s never been a better time to start a new army.
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