The new Astra Militarum Imperial Guard Combat Patrol has a lot of the same units inside as Cadia Stands army box; here’s the value and savings breakdown!
Remember, these Combat Patrol box sets are mostly designed for new players to the factions. They are similar to the old Start Collecting Sets that GW introduced back in 2016 and marketed as a quick way to get a small force on the table to play some small games right away.
Usually, these starter-style kits are a pretty good value, so even if you grabbed the army box already, this could be a decent value.
Astra Militarum Combat Patrol: $160 What’s the Value?
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Ensure the Emperor’s Hammer swings swift and true with this Combat Patrol, which contains a dependable core of troopers and big guns. Lead from the front with a five-man Cadian Command squad, overwhelm with 20 Cadian Shock Troops, and unleash mechanised firepower with a Sentinel and a Field Ordnance Battery of two artillery pieces.
- Cadian Command Squad $45
- 20 Cadian Shock Troops $100 (2 box sets)
- Sentinel $45
- Field Ordnance Battery $55
Total MSRP: $245
Total savings versus $160 box price: $85
Is the Astral Militarum Combat Patrol Worth it?
Well, even at the new higher price, this has some really good value inside. It also has very useful units, and even if you bought the Cadia Stands box, you can always use more Cadians, and Sentinels!
While you’ll still be lacking tanks, you’ll start to have a decent force of infantry and fire support. Either way, for the price, you save more than most of the recent Combat Patrol boxes, which is something you can never complain about!
What to Buy Next For the Imperial Gaurd Combat Patrol?
Well, you probably need some tanks! While having a lot of infantry is good, you really need some tanks to bolster your forces. So, you can either go with the Leman Russ or the new Rogal Dorn tank. If you’re feeling really spicey, you could even add a Baneblade to your forces.
Either way, you’ll want some tank support to help take out the enemy and add some toughness.
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