What Is Combat Patrol: Leagues of Votann (Bane-slayer's Bulwark)?
Combat Patrol: Leagues of Votann — officially named Bane-slayer's Bulwark, led by Vynn Bane-slayer — is Games Workshop's entry box for the Kin, the space-faring dwarven analogue in Warhammer 40,000. Priced at £105, it delivers 19 miniatures plus two Transfer Sheets (555 transfers each) for detailed Kin clan markings.
Box Contents: What Do You Get?
- 1x Einhyr Champion (Vynn Bane-slayer) — a powerful melee warlord in Terminator-equivalent Einhyr armour
- 3x Brôkhyr Thunderkyn — heavy support warriors with powerful graviton and bolt weapons
- 5x Einhyr Hearthguard — elite armoured bodyguard infantry with exo-armour
- 10x Hearthkyn Warriors — the core Kin infantry, well-armed and resilient
- 2x Transfer Sheets — 555 waterslide transfers each for clan insignia and markings
Playstyle: How Do Leagues of Votann Play?
The Leagues of Votann (the Kin) are a balanced, durable faction with excellent shooting and solid melee capability. They play as a hard-hitting force that grinds enemies down through efficient firepower and tough infantry. Key traits:
- Judgement Tokens: Enemies accumulate Judgement Tokens as Kin target them, improving the Kin's rolls against those targets. Focus fire is rewarded.
- Einhyr Champion: A durable melee powerhouse — use to crack open heavy targets or protect your line.
- Brôkhyr Thunderkyn: Heavy infantry with weapons that punch through armour. Excellent against vehicles and elite infantry.
- Einhyr Hearthguard: Elite armoured infantry — excellent at holding objectives under pressure.
- Hearthkyn Warriors: Flexible core infantry with a range of weapon options — adaptable to different missions.
Leagues of Votann reward a focused, methodical approach — pick targets, build Judgement, and eliminate priority threats efficiently.
Value: Is the Leagues of Votann Combat Patrol Worth It?
At £105 for 19 miniatures and two transfer sheets, excellent value. The Einhyr Hearthguard and Brôkhyr Thunderkyn are both individually-priced premium kits.
Recommended Paints for Leagues of Votann
- Ironbreaker spray or Leadbelcher for the metal armour base
- Nuln Oil wash for depth and shadow
- Stormhost Silver for bright highlights
- Rich jewel tones for clan colours: Naggaroth Night, Warpstone Glow, or Caledor Sky
- Troll Slayer Orange or Fire Dragon Bright for energy weapons
Growing Your Leagues of Votann Army
From Bane-slayer's Bulwark, expand with Sagitaur ATVs for fast fire support, more Hearthkyn Warriors for infantry weight, or Hekaton Land Fortresses for heavy vehicle punch. The Leagues of Votann range is newer — expect continued releases.
See all Combat Patrol factions in our Warhammer 40k Combat Patrol complete guide.