Red Corsairs are a renegade Space Marine warband — former loyalists turned Chaos renegades, led by Huron Blackheart. They occupy an interesting position in 40k: they are Chaos Space Marines with the ability to recruit from multiple Chaos factions, giving the army unusual flexibility compared to dedicated Chaos subfactions. Their Combat Patrol box is a newer release. Here is what you need to know.
What Is in the Red Corsairs Combat Patrol Box?
The Red Corsairs Combat Patrol is a recent release drawing from the Chaos Space Marines unit range with Red Corsairs-specific rules and theming. Expect a character model, a core Chaos Space Marine squad, and additional specialist units. As a newer box, it reflects current GW miniature design standards — the models will be from the updated Chaos Space Marines range released alongside 10th Edition. Confirm exact contents on the GW website.
Who Are Red Corsairs?
Red Corsairs are a renegade chapter led by Huron Blackheart, a former Space Marine Chapter Master turned Chaos lord. Unlike dedicated Chaos factions (Thousand Sons, Death Guard, World Eaters), Red Corsairs are generalist Chaos Space Marines — they use the Chaos Space Marines faction rules with Red Corsairs-specific detachment options. The faction suits players who want Chaos Space Marines without committing to a single god-aligned subfaction.
Is the Red Corsairs Combat Patrol Worth It?
As with all Combat Patrol boxes, the value is approximately 30–40% savings over individual kit retail pricing. For Red Corsairs specifically, the newer Combat Patrol will include current-generation Chaos Space Marine sculpts (released 2022–2023), which are excellent quality. The Red Corsairs detachment rules give the army the ability to recruit units from allied Chaos factions, making the box a flexible foundation.
Best for: Players who want Chaos Space Marines without committing to a specific chaos god, or players who already collect Chaos and want a secondary Red Corsairs force for flexibility.
New to Chaos factions? See our Warhammer 40k beginner guide for an overview of how Chaos Space Marines differ from loyalist factions, and our primer guide before you start painting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Red Corsairs their own faction or part of Chaos Space Marines?
Red Corsairs use the Chaos Space Marines faction with a dedicated Red Corsairs detachment. They are not a separate codex faction — you use the Chaos Space Marines army rules and select the Red Corsairs detachment for your list. This gives access to Red Corsairs-specific stratagems and abilities while using the full Chaos Space Marines unit pool.
Who is Huron Blackheart?
Huron Blackheart is the named character leader of the Red Corsairs — a former Space Marine Chapter Master (of the Astral Claws) who turned to Chaos after a brutal war against the Imperium. He is a powerful melee character model with unique rules. His model is available separately if you want the Red Corsairs’ iconic leader for your collection.