The Best Way to Start Warhammer 40,000

Warhammer 40K Combat Patrol boxes are one of the easiest and most popular ways to start collecting, painting, and playing Warhammer 40,000. Each box contains a themed force from a specific faction, giving you a ready-made starting point without needing to plan a full army from day one.

Whether you're completely new to Warhammer 40K, returning to the hobby after a break, or starting a second army, Combat Patrol offers a straightforward route into the game with fewer models, faster games, and a lower initial investment.

At Mighty Melee Games, we stock a wide range of Warhammer 40K Combat Patrol boxes with up to 20% off RRP, fast UK dispatch, and the backing of a community-focused dedicated wargaming venue with organised play and proper retail support.

Why Choose a Combat Patrol?

One of the best ways to start a Warhammer 40K army
Excellent value compared with buying kits separately
Designed for smaller, faster games of Warhammer 40,000
Ideal for beginners learning the game
A great foundation for building towards a 1,000 or 2,000-point army
Perfect for painting projects and hobby challenges

What Is Combat Patrol?

Combat Patrol is a smaller-format version of Warhammer 40,000 that uses specially designed forces built around official Combat Patrol boxes. Games are quicker to learn, easier to organise, and require significantly fewer miniatures than a full-sized army.

Many players use Combat Patrol as their first step into the wider Warhammer 40,000 hobby before expanding into larger games, leagues, campaigns, narrative events, and tournaments.

Play Warhammer 40,000 at Mighty Melee Games

Warhammer 40,000 is one of the most-played systems at Mighty Melee Games, with weekly gaming nights, seasonal leagues, monthly RTTs, narrative events, and a growing community of players from across Shropshire, Staffordshire, Cheshire, Telford, Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe, Nantwich, Whitchurch, and beyond.

Located in Market Drayton, Mighty Melee Games welcomes Warhammer 40,000 players from across Shropshire, Staffordshire, Cheshire, Telford, Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe, Nantwich, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Whitchurch, and the wider West Midlands region.

If you're starting your first Combat Patrol, you'll find a friendly community ready to help with rules, hobby advice, army building, and finding games. We are more than an online retailer — we are a dedicated tabletop wargaming venue where people actually play the games we sell.

From Your First Combat Patrol to Your First Tournament

Many players start with a Combat Patrol before growing their collection into a full army. Whether your goal is casual gaming, narrative campaigns, league play, or tournament-ready 2,000-point forces, Combat Patrol provides an excellent foundation.

At Mighty Melee Games, we help players take that journey from their first squad of miniatures to regular games, organised play, leagues, and competitive events.

Which Combat Patrol Should I Buy?

The best Combat Patrol is usually the faction that excites you most. You'll spend far more time building, painting, and collecting your army than comparing statistics online.

Whether you prefer the heroic Space Marines, the relentless Tyranids, the ancient Necrons, the brutal Orks, the elite Adeptus Custodes, the disciplined Astra Militarum, the mysterious Aeldari, or the many forces of Chaos, there is a Combat Patrol to match your preferred play style and hobby goals.

If you're unsure where to start, join our community and ask. Our regular players can help you choose a faction based on gameplay, hobby difficulty, competitiveness, and long-term collecting potential.

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More Than a Box of Miniatures

A Combat Patrol is often the first step into a much bigger hobby. Many of our regular Warhammer 40,000 players started with a single Combat Patrol before expanding into larger armies, joining leagues, attending RTTs, and becoming active members of the local gaming community.

Whether you're looking for your first game, your next army project, or a pathway into organised play, Mighty Melee Games provides the venue, community, events, and support to help you get the most from your hobby.

Grow Beyond Combat Patrol

Every miniature included in a Combat Patrol can be used as part of a larger Warhammer 40,000 collection. When you're ready for the next step, explore our full Warhammer 40K range and join the growing Warhammer 40,000 community at Mighty Melee Games.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Combat Patrol boxes good for beginners?
Yes. Combat Patrol boxes are one of the best ways to start Warhammer 40,000 because they provide a playable force, excellent value, and a clear path into the hobby.

Can I use Combat Patrol models in a full Warhammer 40K army?
Yes. The miniatures included in Combat Patrol boxes are standard Warhammer 40,000 units and can be used in larger armies, leagues, campaigns, and tournaments.

Can I use a Combat Patrol in tournaments?
The miniatures included in Combat Patrol boxes are standard Warhammer 40,000 units and can be used in armies for casual games, leagues, campaigns, and tournaments.

How many points is a Combat Patrol?
Combat Patrol uses its own game format rather than traditional points values. Many players later expand their collection towards 1,000-point and 2,000-point armies.

Where can I play Combat Patrol and Warhammer 40,000?
Mighty Melee Games hosts regular Warhammer 40,000 gaming, leagues, tournaments, and organised play events. New players are always welcome, whether you're bringing your first Combat Patrol or a fully painted army.

Do you run Warhammer 40K events and leagues?
Yes. Mighty Melee Games hosts regular Warhammer 40,000 leagues, organised play events, casual gaming sessions, and monthly tournaments throughout the year.

What is the best Combat Patrol to buy?
The best Combat Patrol is usually the faction you find most exciting. Rules change over time, but great miniatures and armies you enjoy collecting tend to stay with you for years.

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