Looks like the Deathwatch and Space Wolves releases will come with new Combat Patrol boxes, but are they worth it- let’s look at the value!
These are designed for new players to the factions just like the current Start Collecting Sets that GW introduced back in 2016. They are being marketed as a quick way to get a small force on the table and play some small games right away. Most times the starter-style kits are a pretty good value, so even if you have some Marines already, these could be a decent value.
If these are anything like the 9th Edition Starter set boxes’ value, they could be totally worth it. Let’s check them out!
Combat Patrol Boxes – Deathwatch: $150.00 (Retail Price Increased Feb 2022)
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The Combat Patrol kits are an entire army in a box. As the name implies, each one contains a complete Combat Patrol-sized force of 25 Power or 500 points. That makes them perfect for getting started with the smaller-sized games of Warhammer 40,000, which are full of fast-paced action and a great way to learn the rules for your new army.
Basically, each of the boxes comes with 500 points. Nothing too crazy, about a similar amount of points in the old style, start collecting boxes. This can help you get started on a new Deathwatch army or add to your existing forces. Let’s look at everything you get:
- 10 Intercessors: $60
- 3 Aggressors: $55
- Primaris Lieutenant with Power Sword: $35
- Primaris Apothecary: $38
- Deathwatch Upgrade Sprue $15 (at least one included)
Total MSRP: $203
Savings Versus $150 Box Price: $53
Not a terrible value, but if you don’t want or need the characters, it doesn’t really save you any money. Over $70 of the kit value comes in the way of two characters, so if you have them already, this probably isn’t worth the pickup.
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Space Wolves Box: $150.00 (Retail Price Increased Feb 2022)
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Combat Patrol sets are also ideal as a base for building a larger army. So, once you’ve played a few games at Combat Patrol level, you can easily expand to an Incursion-sized force and beyond.
Just like the Deathwatch box, this one comes with 500 points. It also includes a 5 man unit that can right now only be bought in ten-man increments. Let’s see the value in this box.
- 10 Intercessors: $60
- 5 Reivers: $35 (Normally $60 for 10)
- Invictor Warsuit: $65
- Primaris Space Wolves Lieutenant: $35
- At least one Space Wolves Upgrade Sprue $15 (previous price when sold separately)
Total MSRP: $210
Savings Versus $150 Box Price: $60
With this kit only having one character, the value comes more in the units. For starting an army, this is a way better value than the Deathwatch one.
Overall not a bad value for either as the previous Start collecting boxes had roughly $80 in value inside each for a $90 to $100 retail price. If you need every one of the units in the sets, it can save you some cash for sure. If you’re just getting into either faction, it is a quick way to get 500 points in one buy,
What do you think about the value inside these starter sets? Will you be supplementing your army with these?
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