The Iron Warriors have a new Combat Patrol. How does it stack up on paper? And how much “paper” are we saving here?
I do love to bust out the napkin and do the basic math of figuring out how much of a discount/savings we’re getting on all these boxed sets from Games Workshop. First off, it’s nice to see these deals as good entry points for players, new and veteran alike. And secondly, it’s also eye-opening to see how much these units cost if you DON’T buy these Combat Patrols. Finally, when you find a really good combination of price point and unit selection, it feels like you struck gold. So how does this Iron Warriors one stack up? Let’s find out!
Iron Warriors Combat Patrol Pricing Breakdown
Contents:
5x Chaos Space Marine Terminators = $65
Iron Warriors Upgrade Frame = $35*
Total Estimate Individual MSRP = $277.50
Total Savings = $107.50
*Based on the Red Corsair Upgrade Sprue for $35. It is called an Iron Warriors upgrade frame, which implies it’s just one frame so this could be closer to the Night Lords Nemesis Claw box price. If that’s the cas,e then we’re looking at a roughly $77 price point for the Legionaries with the frame. So the Total Savings would be closer to $80.50. Then again…
…It could be the same one that was revealed with the new Chaos Terminator Warsmith. Which is pictured above. And I’m pretty sure those are the same bits you can find in the image above. So that $35 price might just be accurate.
Iron Warriors Combat Patrol – Worth It?
Anyhow, I do think this box is going to be a great way to jump into a CSM army, specifically for the Iron Warriors. Heck, there’s also an argument to be made for a more “generic” CSM force. You’ve got a lot of the meat and potatoes in this box: Legionaries, Havoc, and Terminators. The Warpsmith is a nice option if you’re more “big smashy robot” inclined. At least thematically.
Sure, if you go for a more “generic” CSM army and not an Iron Warriors one, you’re kind of missing out on those Iron Warrior Bits. But the discount is still good even if you’re not going to use those bits. But how many boxes of this Combat Patrol should you buy? I think a lot of this is going to come down to preference. I could see two of these boxes being a good pick-up. Especially if you’re really committing to an Iron Warriors list. Maybe use the second Warpsmith as a basis for a conversion if you’re more of a “generic” CSM fan.
Iron Warriors Next Steps?
Normally, this is where I’d put in the points and some recommendations for where to go next. But you can check the points here (it’s 545 points at minimum). And your next steps might be a little fuzzy. Why? Because Rumors of a new edition are making waves. Plus, we’ve got the new Eye of Terror campaign coming very soon.
Is now the best time to start a new Iron Warriors army? Yes and no. The Iron Warriors are getting a TON of love right now. More than they’ve gotten in years. At least in 40k (the Horus Heresy is another story). So it’s a GOOD time to start. But who knows what the new edition is going to look like or how long we’ll have to wait for rules. Whatever the new meta hotness is right now could shift drastically in 11th.
But, to circle back around to the “meat and potatoes of a CSM army,” this box has that going for it. I personally think this could be a great evergreen Combat Patrol option for CSM players. It’s hard to go wrong with the core units here; You can expand out pretty easily with these units.
I wonder if we’re ever going to get that Iron Warriors Basilisk back.
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Writer, Editor, Texas Native, and now Tex-Pat, Adam covers all things Tabletop Gaming. Which includes Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, D&D, Board Games and everything else that involves dice, boards, cards and a table.
A hobbyist, player, and collector of miniatures and games, Adam’s current obsession are his Death and Chaos Armies for Age of Sigmar, his Blood Angels and Tyranids for 40k, an expanding collection of Marvel: Crisis Protocol minis, and his ever growing Arkham Horror: The Card Game Collection.
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