WH40K Grey Knights Combat Patrol – Details, Price & Discounts

The new Warhammer 40,000 Combat Patrol for the Grey Knights is out and finally official. With the number of models in it, some players may find it a good box to start with. Or is it? In this article, we compile the savings, discounts, and other details that you need to know before you purchase this combat patrol.

Grey Knights Combat Patrol Details

Box Contents

Total of 17 Models in the Grey Knights Combat Patrol. Note that the 10 Strike Squad models can also be built as a Purifier Squad or Purgation Squad. You can also make them as 5-member squads and build them to your liking.

The box is led by a named character, Castellan Crowe.

Price Per Model

The table below calculates each of the box contents and compares to how much you can save by buying the Combat Patrol. Compared to buying each model separately, you get to save 26.88% ($232.50 vs. $170) if you buy the Grey Knights Combat Patrol in the US or 32.20% (£147.50 vs. £100.00) if you buy it in the UK.

Old Models & Sculpts

Although a very cool Space Marine Chapter (except the “Months of Shame” part), the Grey Knights Combat Patrol includes only one updated model: Castellan Crowe. If you buy this Combat Patrol, you’re looking at antiquated models (see above) and poses that are priced similarly as their Primaris brethren. Shocking, I know. These models are more than a decade old and if you fancy the looks of old Space Marines, then you’ll feel at home with this box. Otherwise, best wait for a refresh. World Eaters got theirs a few years ago.

Buying Tips

1. Get it from your LGS – your Local Game Store can offer discounts that are lower than the prices on GW’s official webstore. If you can buy from these stores, best do as not only you do you get a discount but you also support them as well.
2. Look for second-hand models – in some cases, you may have some of the models inside these boxes. If you don’t fancy having more of them, your best bet would be to look out for those selling them. Although you do get them from a lower price, you also have to consider the logistics on getting the models, how to repaint them, and you have to watch out for fakes too.
3. Paint old models – if you’re like me that collects a lot of Warhammer 40,000, chances are you also have loads of boxes on your shelves. In my case, I have years of backlogs that I would like to paint too (looking at you Indomitus box). If you can still be patient, best paint those old models first. Maybe, just maybe, a more discounted box (like Battleforces), may come out for you to just grab and store on your shelf again for it to gather dust.

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What Are Combat Patrols?

Discount Boxes

Combat Patrols are what we can call “discount” boxes in the hobby. They contain a good amount of models that would cost more if you buy each one of them separately. Combat Patrols are also a good way to enter the hobby as it gives you the minimum amount of units to play the smallest game in Warhammer 40,000. For painters and collectors, these boxes are also godsend given that they contain a good variety of things to paint and collect.