The 40k Christmas Box for Chaos Knights, the Hellhunt Lance, is here, and if you’re thinking about buying the battleforce, we break down the models, value, and who it’s for.
The rumors were right again, and the Chaos Knights just got a Christmas Battleforce box that’s nothing but big stompy engines of murder. One Knight Ruinator, four War Dog Stalkers, and nothing else holding down the value.
We’re going to break down what’s actually inside the Battleforce: Chaos Knights Hellhunt Lance, what it’s likely to cost, when pre-orders may land, and whether the value holds up.
- What’s in the Battleforce: Chaos Knights Hellhunt Lance: one Knight Ruinator (also builds as a Knight Abominant, Knight Rampager, or Knight Desecrator) and four War Dog Stalkers (also build as War Dog Brigands or War Dog Karnivores).
- Value looks strong: itemized MSRP comes out to $408, putting savings at roughly $143 versus the estimated $265 box price.
- Tabletop take: just five models, but roughly 865 points, with one big Knight to hold the middle and four War Dogs to harass the flanks.
- Pricing: Assumed to be the new price increase amount of $265 for Battleforces.
- Release Date: TBD, but usually either goes on pre-order or hits store shelves on Black Friday, which could be on or around Nov 27th, 2026.
Chaos Knights Battleforce Hellhunt Lance Contents Review
Chaos Knights Hellhunt Lance Release Date & Retail Price:
- Release Date: November 27th, 2026 (unverified so far, but the boxes usually hit shelves or go on pre-order on Black Friday)
- Chaos Knights Hellhunt Lance Battleforce Retail Price (MSRP/RRP): $265 (USD). Regional pricing is listed below. This price is estimated from the recent Battleforce box price increase, and the actual price hasn’t been revealed yet.
So at the expected $265 price, the Hellhunt Lance saves about $143 (35%) compared with $408 in separate kits and includes roughly 865 points of models.
Chaos Knights Hellhunt Lance Contents:
- 1x Knight Ruinator (can alternatively be built as a Knight Abominant, Knight Rampager, or Knight Desecrator)
- 4x War Dog Stalkers (can alternatively be built as War Dog Brigands or War Dog Karnivores)
That Ruinator kit is the same one we called a little underwhelming when GW first showed it off, but four build options out of one box goes a long way.
Chaos Knights 40k Christmas Box Values & Pricing
The Hellhunt Lance is built around one simple idea: send your big, terrifying Chaos Knight straight up the middle of the board while the nimble War Dogs snap at the flanks. Just make sure you protect your big guy, because once he’s down, four War Dogs on their own look a lot less scary.
Here’s where the value really comes from. The War Dog kit only builds two models, so four Stalkers means two boxes at $104 each, and that’s $208 before you’ve even touched the Ruinator. Sure, we’ve seen a War Dog-only box before with the Houndpack Lance. But swapping three of those dogs for a $200 big Knight gives the army a centerpiece it can actually build around.
Christmas Battleforce: Chaos Knights Hellhunt Lance List Price: $265 (USA), $320 (Canada), $431 (Australia), £165 (UK), €212 (EU)
| Models | Unit Name | Value | Points |
| 1 | Knight Ruinator | $200 | 325 |
| 4 | War Dog Stalkers | $208 | 540 |
| Chaos Knights Battleforce Box | |||
| Total MSRP: | $408 | 865 | |
| Savings Versus Assumed $265 Box Price: | $143 (35%) | ||
Put another way, the Ruinator alone runs $200, so at $265 you’re basically getting four War Dogs for $65. That’s a pretty wild number, and it’s exactly the kind of math we look for every time we break down the 11th Edition Battleforces.
Is This Chaos Knights Box Worth It?
Well, you’re getting around $143 in savings with the Chaos Knights Hellhunt Lance, and that’s a solid number for a Christmas Battleforce. Better yet, none of it is propped up by an upgrade sprue or a character you’ll never field. Every dollar of that value is useful in the army.
Sure, five miniatures sounds thin on paper. But this is Chaos Knights, where five models is a real chunk of an army, and this is plenty to build a Lance around.
So, if you need a big Knight and a few more War Dogs, this is about as easy a call as Christmas boxes get. Honestly, the only player who should pass is the one who already has a shelf full of War Dogs and a big Knight they love.
How Many Points Is This?
We would guess the Battleforce Chaos Knights points are somewhere around 865.
What to Buy Next?
If you want this Chaos Knights Hellhunt Lance Battleforce to get closer to 2k points, start with another box of War Dogs. Brigands give you more shooting and Karnivores give you more teeth, so pick whichever hole your army needs filled.
After that, a second big Knight gives your Ruinator some company, because one Knight walking up the middle alone tends to draw every lascannon on the table. Grab another Ruinator kit for a different build, or step up to a Knight Tyrant if you want something even bigger.
Final Thoughts on the Chaos Knights Hellhunt Lance 40k Christmas Box
At the end of the day, the Chaos Knights Hellhunt Lance is the rare Christmas Battleforce where the value is easy to defend. Around $143 in savings, roughly 865 points, and every kit inside is one a Chaos Knights player would actually put on the table.
If you’re starting Chaos Knights or need more War Dogs and a big Knight anyway, this is the box to grab before it disappears into the warp after the holidays. Just don’t expect a huge pile of plastic, because this one is built for players who want their points in very big, very angry models.
Where To Buy Your Chaos Knights Battleforce
Chaos Knights Hellhunt Lance Battleforce: $265 (USA), $320 (Canada), $431 (Australia), £165 (UK), €212 (EU)
Want a discount and fewer out-of-stock headaches? Hit our Warhammer retailer guide and grab the best option for your region. Links are below.
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