Let’s Talk About the 40K Christmas Battleforces…

Overview

The video reviews the seven revealed Warhammer 40,000 Christmas Battleforce boxes, assessing their contents, estimated points, gameplay usefulness, model reception, and likely value.

Prices and release dates are unconfirmed. Based on previous years, the creator speculates that pre-orders might begin around November 14, with a release around November 28. A typical box is estimated at about $265 / £165 / €212, though boxes containing more or larger models could cost more. Estimated discounts range from roughly 23% to 37%.

Battleforce Reviews

Space Marines — Task Force Indomitus

Includes a Terminator Captain, Chaplain, Redemptor Dreadnought, five Terminators, five jump-pack Assault Intercessors, and ten Intercessors.

The creator considers it a solid, versatile force with several well-regarded models and straightforward units. The Chaplain could support melee troops, while the Redemptor is a flexible all-rounder. Some players may already have plenty of Intercessors.

• Estimated points: 785
• Estimated discount: About 30% at the assumed standard price

Necrons

Includes two C’tan centerpiece models, Ophydian Destroyers, Necron Warriors, and a Canoptek Doomstalker.

The C’tan are the box’s main attraction: powerful, durable threats that can put substantial pressure on an opponent. Ophydians offer mobile melee support, Warriors provide basic troops, and the Doomstalker adds ranged support. Warriors and the Doomstalker are also available in a Combat Patrol, and existing collectors may already own one or both C’tan.

• Estimated points: 890
• Estimated discount: About 30%

Chaos Space Marines — Cult of Destruction

Includes a Defiler, Warpsmith, Venomcrawler, two Obliterators, five Havocs, and three Mutilators.

The Defiler is a large, well-received centerpiece with useful firepower and mobility. Obliterators and Mutilators provide threatening damage, while the Warpsmith can support nearby Daemon Engines. Havocs and the Venomcrawler are described as more situational. The box looks like a strong package, though its high contents value could mean a higher price. Two boxes could potentially form the basis of a large Chaos Space Marine force.

• Estimated points: 975, the highest total among the boxes discussed

Blood Angels

Includes Commander Dante, three Sanguinary Guard, five jump-pack Assault Intercessors with a Death Company upgrade sprue, a Blood Angels Chaplain, and a Brutalis Dreadnought that can be built as a Death Company Dreadnought.

Dante and the units’ melee potential are positives. However, the creator criticizes the Sanguinary Guard redesign, the reliance on upgrade parts to represent Death Company, the older firstborn Chaplain, and the box’s character-heavy mix. The box may be more useful for someone starting a Blood Angels collection than for established collectors.

• Estimated points: 600–650
• Estimated discount: About 23%, or around 13% if the upgrade sprue is not valued

Chaos Knights

Includes a large Chaos Knight that can be built in different configurations, plus four War Dogs.

War Dogs are highlighted as particularly strong and flexible units, and the box provides a substantial core for a Chaos Knights army. The large Knight adds another major threat. The box looks like one of the most useful starting points for the faction. Buying multiple boxes could make sense, though several would heavily emphasize War Dogs.

• Estimated points: Around 900
• Estimated discount: Possibly 35% at the assumed price

Orks — Armored Blitz Mob

Includes a Mega Armour Warboss, a Battlewagon/Gunwagon, a Deff Dread, three Meganobz, and ten Boyz.

Meganobz and the Warboss are considered useful combat units, and the Battlewagon offers customizable firepower. Boyz are inexpensive general-purpose troops. The Deff Dread is viewed as the most niche unit in the box. Some kits are older or less well received, and the creator speculates that some could eventually be updated.

• Estimated points: About 600, the lowest total
• Estimated discount: Around 32%

Space Wolves — Champions of Fenris

Includes Logan Grimnar, Arjac Rockfist, and fifteen Wolf Guard Terminators.

The Terminators are durable and have been a strong Space Wolves option; Logan and Arjac are also well-regarded leaders. However, fifteen Terminators is a major commitment, and the box may overlap with existing collections or other available sets. It offers a clear, focused force, but may be less appealing to current Space Wolves players who already own Terminators or Logan.

• Estimated points: 840
• Estimated discount: Around 23%

Other Points

• Estimates are based on individual model prices, points, and the assumption of a standard Battleforce price. Actual prices, discounts, and availability remain unconfirmed.
• The creator plans a December giveaway of ten Battleforce boxes. The video describes Patreon and free social-media entry routes, with a Facebook post and form expected on December 1 and winners announced in a December 4 update.
• Lighter Creative sponsored the video, featuring battle mats and terrain sets and offering a 5% discount code.

Gamers and Sources Mentioned

No individual gamers are featured. Sources and organizations mentioned include Games Workshop, Auspex Tactics, Lighter Creative (video sponsor), and Great Art Studio (conversion parts mentioned for Blood Angels models).