Here’s all the pricing and values for the Warhammer 40k Combat Patrol boxes so you know the best ones to buy this holiday season!
Just a fair warning to start! If you get easily upset at Marines getting all the releases, now may be the time to look away. That’s because the majority of these new bundle boxes are for the Marines.
But still, it gives you something to look forward to, even if you don’t play the poster boys. Your faction’s ticket to value town may only be a short time away…
The Best Warhammer 40k Combat Patrol Boxes To Buy
So we’ve seen quite a few of these Combat Patrol box sets so far and everyone has run for $140. From that, we can assume for now that they will all stay at that price. Overall it looks like they are trying to give about $50-$60 of value in every box, however, some have more than that as we’ll show you below.
That way you’ll know which of the Warhammer 40k combat patrol boxes is the best to buy!
Deathwatch Combat Patrol
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 come 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: $50
- Primaris Lieutenant with Power Sword: $35
- Primaris Apothecary: $35
- Deathwatch Upgrade Sprue $14 (at least one included)
Total MSRP: $194
Total Value: $54
Not a terrible value, but if you don’t want or need the characters, it doesn’t really save you any money. $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 Combat Patrol
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: $60
- Primaris Space Wolves Lieutenant: $35
- At least one Space Wolves Upgrade Sprue $14 (previous price when sold separately)
Total MSRP: $204
Total Value: $64
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.
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Blood Angels Combat Patrol Box
- Space Marines Impulsor: $75
- Space Marines Primaris Aggressors: $50
- Combat Patrol (pun intended) of Intercessors: $35
- Combat Patrol (pun intended) of Infilitrators: $35
- Primaris Librarian: $35
- Two Blood Angels Upgrade Sprues: $28 ($14 previous price when sold separately)
Total MSRP: $258
Total Value: $118
This has been the best value by far in terms of dollars. They just really put a ton of stuff into this one! Basically more than doubling the other Marine values. If you play Blood Angels this has a ton of value in it.
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Death Guard Combat Patrol
The chosen of Nurgle arrive in force to spread the virulent plagues of their devoted grandfather with a brand new Combat Patrol boxed set packed with everything you need to begin your campaign of contagion in the 41st Millennium.
The box comes with Typhus, Plague Marines, Poxwalkers, and a Biologus Putrifier. People were a little upset about the Poxwalkers getting such a big feature in this. Because most times people mainly only want one unit to sit on objectives.
- 30 Poxwalkers $105 ($35 for a box of ten this week)
- 7 Plague Marines $50
- Typhus $40
- Biologus Putrifier $30
Total MSRP: $225
Total Value: $85
So the value looks pretty good, but it basically all comes in the form of Poxwalkers. If you need them, get this box! But not many people play Death Guard for the Poxwalkers, so it is what it is on that front.
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Dark Angels Combat Patrol:
The Primaris Chaplain, Redemptor Dreadnought, Inceptors, and Intercessors in this set provide you with a budding Dark Angels army with a Power Level of around 25 – perfect for Combat Patrol-sized battles. Whether you’re looking to start a new collection of the Unforgiven or you already have a Dark Angels army that you’re looking to expand, Combat Patrol: Dark Angels is a great way to pick up a handy selection of units while saving yourself a few pennies.
Since this one doesn’t come with too many characters, the value is actually in the units. Let’s look at everything you get:
- 5 Intercessors $35 ($60 for 10)
- 3 Inceptors $50
- Primaris Chaplain $35
- Redemptor Dreadnaught $65
- At least One Dark Angels Upgrade Sprue $14
Total: $199
Total Value: $59
The value of this box is a little below what we’ve seen before. But still, if you need all the minis in the set, it will save you some cash. If you’re just getting into the faction, it is a quick way to get 500 points in one buy.
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Drukhari Combat Patrol
This boxed set contains 18 plastic models, making up a force that’s perfect as an army for Combat Patrol-sized games or the start of a Crusade force. Top tip: adding the Drukhari half of Piety and Pain would be an awesome move. Combat Patrol: Drukhari is themed around the Kabals, with an Archon leading 10 Kabalite Warriors and five Incubi into battle. Every raid needs speed and firepower, and that’s where the Raider and Ravager come in.
The box comes with some actually useful units! Everything in the box is generally fielded in most games. So even if the value isn’t too giant, it’s still useful. While it doesn’t come with transports for everything, it’s a start. Also, when the book releases, we assume things like Ravagers and Incubi will be hard to find. Let’s check out the value.
- 10 Kabalite Warriors $36
- 1 Raider $48
- 1 Ravager $55
- 5 Incubi $55
- Archon $29 (out of stock online)
Total MSRP: $223
Value: $83
So, with the value and what’s in this, it’s hard to pass up. Overall, this is a pretty solid box and worth it for most new or seasoned DE players. This is definitely one of the most useful and desirable Combat Patrols they’ve come out with up to this point.
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Adeptus Mechanicus Combat Patrol
The good thing about this box, Rangers, Breachers, and a Dunecralwer can never be that bad. The only thing that’s a little unfortunate is it’s another box with an Enginseer, most people seem to have way too many of them laying around.
- Dunecralwer $75
- 10 Rangers $44
- 3 Breachers $58
- Tech-Priest Enginseer $33
Total MSRP: $210
Total Value: $70
This doesn’t have quite as good of a value as some of the other boxes but is better than some of the marine boxes and has more useful units than the DG box. If you need the minis inside, it’s totally worthwhile, because it basically gives you the Dunecrawler for free.
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Space Marines Combat Patrol
Just going to say it, not really the best mixture of units we’ve seen, but the value in terms of dollars is really there. Just the fact that none of the units included really make great use of the Impulsor makes this a strange mix. We were hoping for something a little different than before, but hey, it ain’t happening! Anyway, let’s see how many hobby dollars it can save you.
- Impulsor $75
- Ten-man Infiltrator Squad $60 (Multi-part kit price)
- Eliminators $50 (Multi-part kit price)
- Phobos Lieutenant $35
- Suppressors $50? Does not have an individual kit yet…Following the price for Eliminators
Total MSRP: $270ish…
Total Value: $100 (same as old Start Collecting box) plus a discounted Impulsor
Again, it’s the same value as the old box but with an Impulsor for $45. It’s also a little hard to figure because the Infiltrators aren’t multi-part and can’t be built into the Incursors either. So the $60 on them isn’t really what that kit would go for (maybe).
But the value is really there when you just look at the numbers. So if you want or need the minis in this set, it’s really worth it dollar-wise. It’s actually one of the highest values we’ve seen so far, just again, a strange smattering of units. Still, the value is really there if you don’t have any of these yet!
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Necrons Combat Patrol
We thought they would be getting Necrons Indomitus version #52 for a combat patrol as their codex suggested, but it looks like we’re getting something a little bit fresher that contains all these multi-part kits. Nothing wrong with more bits! Let’s look at everything inside:
- 10 Immortals or Deathmarks $76 ($38 ea)
- Night Scythe or Doom Scythe $60
- Tomb Blades $49
- Overlord $28
Total MSRP: $213
Value: $73
This kit is a little underwhelming as it has such a random assortment of minis and doesn’t really help too much if you are just starting the army. But if you were able to get in on Indomitus, that was such a good deal it’s hard to complain.
Still, if you need the minis, it’s basically like getting the Doom Scythe and overlord for free. Overall it’s right around the value point they are trying to hit but doesn’t really come close to the value and units in the recent Drukhari box.
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Sisters of Battle Combat Patrol
Before we go too much further though, this is basically exactly what was inside the old box, just with a Rhino added and the codex was taken out. Plus, there are some tiny units inside, which basically will do nothing for your collection, so just a little strange overall.
Let’s get into the value!
- Canoness $35
- Battle Sisters Squad $60
- Repentia Squad $25 ($50 for 10)
- 1x Penitent Engine $35 ($60 for 2)
- 3x Arco Flagellants $15 ($50 for $10)
- Rhino $60
- Seraphim Squad $55
Total MSRP: $285
Box Sell Price: $140 Value: $145
Normally the value on these is under $100, but this one is a bit better due to the split squads from the army box. Still, they aren’t super helpful. Because who wants to field one Penitent Engine or 3 Arco Flagellants? Again though, if you need the minis, it saves you a decent amount of cash.
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Orks Combat Patrol (Estimated Value)
This is honestly a pretty fun box because you get Deffkoptas, a Dread, 20 of the new Boyz, and the new Warboss. So whether you’ve played for a while, or are just starting an army it is a good smattering of mostly new units. Plus the value though might be the highest yet, now that we’ve seen how much prices are going to be on similar unit kits that are sold separately.
So if you do need the units inside, this is probably more than worth the pickup (yes even with the limited weapon options in our opinion…).
- 20 Ork Boyz $100 (based on the Beast Snagga Boyz, $50 for a box of ten)
- 3 Deffkoptas $60 (based on the Outriders which are similar, and ETB as well)
- Deff Dread $55 (existing kit)
- Warboss in Mega Armor $45 (based on characters of similar size)
Total MSRP: $260
Total Value: $120
Again this is one of the higher boxes we’ve seen in terms of value, so even though they are push-fit without all the weapon options, this is hard to beat. Most of the time combat patrol values are in the $70-$80 range, so this going up to $120 is honestly pretty crazy. Especially when you consider three of the four units inside aren’t even released on their own yet.
That gives it some even more intrinsic early access value, plus in theory veterans can just mix in some of the new models into their existing squads too.
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Black Templars 40k Combat Patrol Box: Pricing & Value
Once again the new codex shows what appears to be the contents of a new Black Templars Combat Patrol box on page 42. Plus this release has now been confirmed by Games Workshop, with the contents being exactly what is pictured below!
Don’t forget too, this box also comes with the upgrade sprues set as well- which we suspected based on the bits shown on the Impulsor and some of the regular intercessors.
Let’s get into the value
- 5 man Primaris Combat Squad $35 ($60 for 10)
- 10 Man Crusader Squad $60
- Black Templars Marshal $35
- Impulsor Kit $75
- Upgrade Sprue kit x1 $35
Total MSRP: $240
Total Value: $100
From this, the value seems to be lining up with what we would normally expect to see from a Combat Patrol Box offering. However it’s worth noting that it is not as easy to port over to use with generic Space Marine factions outside of Templars.
Which of the Warhammer 40k Combat Patrol Boxes IS the Best?
If you look just at the numbers, the Blood Angels box just comes out as the winner of the best Warhammer 40k combat patrol boxes to buy. But if you look at the units involved, the Drukahri really come out the winner there, with everything in the box being useful and included in almost every Kabal list. Plus it’s worth mentioning that while we don’t know the exact value of the units inside the Orks Box, that one has the potential to be the best value overall so far when confirmed.
The Death Guard box does have a ton of value, but it comes mainly in the form of Poxwalkers, so that is hard to gauge. If you want a lot of Poxwalkers, it is the box for you.
The clear loser, to us at least, is the Deathwatch box. That’s because if you don’t need the characters, you basically get no real value, as the characters make up $70 of the money. But either way, they all save you some cash and get you a bunch of minis in one buy.
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