New 40k Kroot Hunting Pack Army Box Pricing & Value

By Travis Pasch | April 25th, 2024 | Categories: 10th Edition 40k, 40k News & Articles, Games Workshop, Tabletop Gaming News & Rumors, Tau, Values & Pricing, Warhammer Community

There is a ton of value inside the new Warhammer 40k Tau & Kroot Hunting Pack Army Box; here is the pricing and savings breakdown!

The new Tau Kroot Army Box Set comprises 26 minis, the codex book, and is the starting point for all their new models! As GW promised, this is only half the new minis that are coming for the Kroot. So, if you wanted early access to the Tau Codex with 10th Edition rules, and the new minis, this was the only way to do it.

New Tau Kroot Hunting Pack 40k Army Box: Value & Pricing

Before we get into the breakdown, let’s start with the price of the box. The recent Deathwing Assault box went for $220 (a $10 increase from similar boxes), and now the Kroot Hunting pack is $220 as well. Best of all, with so many new Tau models to compare them to, we have plenty to go on as far as value!

Tau Kroot Hunting Pack 40k Army Box List Price: $220 CAD$270 €175 £135

Alignment: Xenos Armies
Faction: Tau Empire
Base Size: varies
Height: varies
Role: Elites, Heavy Support, HQ, Troops
Material: Plastic
Number of Minis: 26
Release Year: 2024

Where to Buy The Kroot Hunting Pack:

Kroot Hunting Pack Description

The T’au Empire is known for its futuristic warfare and tactical ranged assaults. However, the Kroot Hunting Pack brings a different aspect of military might to complement the T’au’s advanced tactics with raw, primal strength.

The Kroot have been integral allies of the T’au Empire, embodying the essence of versatility and adaptability since their first introduction. With the 10th Edition Warhammer 40k Codex: T’au Empire, the Kroot’s role will expand even more, showcased first in this exclusive box set. This set unveils new Kroot miniatures while celebrating their lore and battlefield prowess dating back to the first Tau Codex in 2003.

The Kroot Hunting Pack is led by gene-wise Shapers who introduce new in-game rules with the War Shaper and Flesh Shaper models. War Shapers are skilled warriors, and their primitive weapons are highly effective in their experienced hands. Be it the twirling melee prowess of the bladestave and prey-hook, or the ranged power of the dart-bow and tri-blade

The backbone of any Kroot Hunting Pack is composed of Kroot Carnivores, skilled warriors with rustic equipment and savage countenance. With the new kit, Carnivores have several dynamic poses befitting their natural agility, and they come equipped with a tanglebomb launcher that adds explosive fire support to their Kroot rifle volleys.

Krootox are not normally aggressive by nature, but a juvenile Krootox can be roused to battle by a particularly wild rider. Herded into thundering packs of Krootox Rampagers, their raw strength is fully exploited for sudden ambushes and devastating charges.

They will act as linebreakers and skirmish cavalry that range ahead of the wider Hunting Pack. With up to six in each unit, they’re a big pile of melee power to be charging around the battlefield. These will be a great option for Tau, as they can smash enemies off objectives with combat.

The Krootox, a hulking beast of a subspecies, returns as the iconic Kroot weapons platform. The new model is covered in ornaments, fetishes, and bangles to showcase their status as valued partners.

The Kroot Hunting Pack isn’t just a bunch of miniatures – it’s a symbol of the Kroot’s comeback, now with their very own Detachment in the new Codex: T’au Empire. This means that players can now create an all-Kroot army, exploring their unique cultural and combat styles to the fullest!

Kroot Hunting Pack Warhammer 40k Comparisons

Below, you can see how the new Kroot box compares to Leviathan, which featured 25 Space Marine and 47 Tyranids models, as well as the Deathwing Assault releases.

Box Set Name	Price	Qty of Minis	Extras
Leviathan	$250	72	Leviathan Rules, Mission Deck, SM Transfer Sheet
Deathwing Assault	$220	22	Codex, Transfer Sheet
SM Spearhead Force	$230	20	Transfer Sheets For Squads
Kroot Hunting Pack	$220	26	Tau Codex Book

Kroot Hunting Pack Warhammer 40k Box Set Contents

2 Kroot Carnivore Squads $110/£65/€85 ($55 each)
Krootox Rampagers $60/£37.50/€50
Krootox Rider $45/£27.50/€35
War Shaper $35/£22.50/€30
Flesh Shaper $35/£22.50/€30 (based on the most recent character releases)
Codex $60/£35/€45
Data Cards $35/£22.50/€30 (based on Ad Mech/ Necron cards)

Total MSRP: $380/£232.50/€305

Total savings versus $220 box price: $160

Is the Kroot Hunting Pack Army Box Set Worth it?

In short, yes! There are a ton of great new miniatures inside, the codex, and more. At $220, you save over $100, so there is a ton of value. Plus, there will be some intrinsic value inside the box as this was be the first place to get the new miniatures and Tau Rules.

What to Buy Next?

At this point, it’s hard to say; as GW promised, this is only half the models we’ll see for the Kroot by the time it’s all done. So, if you want to go full Kroot (and GW said you can build the army that way), you might want to see what else they come out with before expanding. But we expect more riders and hopefully some really fast or hard-hitting units.

However, if you just want a little Kroot help with your otherwise Tau army, you’ll want some Crisis Suits, Stealth Suits, and, of course, some vehicles!

You could pair it with the new Tau Combat Patrol that will give you whole squad for free inside. You can check out that value here, but keep in mind you will still need some heavier support options than what comes in either of these boxes.

Despite its price of $220, the new Warhammer 40k Kroot Hunting Pack Army Box is worth the purchase. Its miniatures and codex offer a lot of value as it was the only place to get early access to the new minis and Tau Rules. While it may not be the complete set for those looking to build an entire Kroot or Tau army, it’s a great starting point.