Warhammer 40,000: Combat Patrol – Genestealer Cults

Strike from the shadows and seize control with the Combat Patrol: Genestealer Cults for Warhammer 40,000. This boxed set delivers a ready-to-play force of the insidious Genestealer Cults, combining stealth, ambush tactics, and overwhelming close-range power into a single, cohesive army.

Perfect for new players entering Combat Patrol games or veterans looking to expand their collection, this set provides a balanced mix of characters, infantry, and heavy hitters. Each miniature reflects the unsettling fusion of human and alien biology that defines the Genestealer Cults, offering both strong tabletop performance and a visually striking hobby project.

Models Included in the Box

This multipart plastic set includes:

• 1x Jackal Alphus
• 1x Achilles Ridgerunner
  
• 5x Atalan Jackals
  
• 10x Hybrid Metamorphs
  

All miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly. Appropriate bases are included.

Ambush, Overwhelm, and Conquer

The Genestealer Cults thrive on misdirection and sudden violence, and this Combat Patrol captures that playstyle perfectly. The Patriarch leads as a terrifying centerpiece, capable of devastating melee attacks and psychic dominance. The Magus supports the uprising with strategic abilities that enhance nearby units and disrupt enemy plans.

Acolyte Hybrids bring aggressive melee pressure, while Neophyte Hybrids provide ranged support and objective control. Aberrants add brute strength, smashing through enemy lines with relentless force. Together, these units form a flexible force that rewards careful positioning, timing, and coordinated strikes.

Whether you’re playing fast-paced Combat Patrol missions or building toward a full army, this set offers a strong foundation for tactical success.

Recommended Citadel Paints

To achieve the iconic Genestealer Cults look, consider using the following Citadel paints:

• Xereus Purple
• Genestealer Purple
• Naggaroth Night
• Rakarth Flesh
• Bugman’s Glow
• Cadian Fleshtone
• Zandri Dust
• Mechanicus Standard Grey
• Leadbelcher
• Ironbreaker
• Abaddon Black
• Agrax Earthshade
• Druchii Violet
• Nuln Oil

These paints help recreate the faction’s signature purple tones, pallid skin, and industrial equipment, bringing out the eerie and cohesive aesthetic of your army.

The Combat Patrol: Genestealer Cults box is an excellent entry point or expansion for any Warhammer 40,000 collection. With a strong mix of units, thematic design, and engaging gameplay potential, it delivers everything you need to begin your uprising beneath the surface of the Imperium.