Adeptus Astartes · Angels of Death
Space Wolves
The savage heroes of Fenris — part knight, part viking, all wolf.
About Space Wolves — Lore & How They Play
The Lore
Leman Russ's Chapter of Fenrisian hunters: saga-tellers, mead-hall brawlers and utterly loyal savages who looked at the Codex Astartes, politely declined, and kept their pack tactics instead. Every battle-brother carries the Canis Helix in his blood — and some carry rather too much of it.
They fight exactly as their myths demand: heroically, loudly, and preferably at claw's length.
On the Tabletop
An aggressive melee army that bullies the mid-board. Push forward, threaten charges everywhere, and let 11th Edition's Heroic Intervention rules turn any enemy who steps too close into a saga verse — the counter-charge is the Wolves' deadliest weapon.
Watch for fast shooting armies that try to kite you: use terrain, stage your packs so a failed charge doesn't strand anyone, and keep a troop unit or two on objectives while the hunters hunt.
The Space Wolves are Leman Russ' Vlka Fenryka: a Space Marine Chapter of saga-singing, mead-drinking warriors from the ice world of Fenris who ride giant wolves into battle. Grey armour, fur cloaks and a ferocious melee style make them one of the most characterful chapters to collect.
Start here
- Combat Patrol: Space Wolves: the chapter's own starter box
- Codex Supplement: Space Wolves: the Space Wolves' own units and rules
- Space Wolves: Grey Hunters: the classic Space Wolves battleline
- Space Wolves: Blood Claws: young, reckless and very fond of charging
- Space Wolves: Thunderwolf Cavalry: Wolf Guard riding giant wolves
- All Combat Patrols: every faction's starter army in one place
Every kit here is genuine Games Workshop stock from an official stockist, supplied unassembled and unpainted, with fast UK delivery from our shop in Barry, South Wales. In-stock orders placed by 3pm on weekdays go out the same day.
Read more: Space Wolves lore in Faction Files, Space Wolves Army Analysis, the 40K factions hub.
Paint and browse: grab the Space Wolves Paint Set – 10 Essential Colours or the five-tone Warhammer Tone Pro paints, then explore the rest of the Space Marines range.
Prefer them ready-painted? JoyToy make fully painted, articulated 1/18 scale Space Wolves figures. Find them in our Warhammer action figures range.
Are Space Wolves Space Marines?
Yes, a First Founding Chapter with a lot of unique units. Codex Supplement: Space Wolves is designed to be used alongside Codex: Space Marines.
Can I use standard Space Marine kits?
Yes. Many Space Wolves armies mix chapter-specific kits with regular Space Marines, and the Primaris Upgrades frame adds the Fenrisian touches.
What colours do Space Wolves use?
Blue-grey armour, yellow and red details, and plenty of fur and bone. The Space Wolves paint set covers it.
Your Crusade Begins
New to the Adeptus Astartes?
Start with a boxed set — miniatures, rules and dice in one go. Free UK delivery over £65, same-day dispatch by 3pm on weekdays.
Shop 40K Starter SetsFrequently Asked Questions
The Space Wolves are a Space Marine Chapter from the frozen death world of Fenris, inspired by Norse warrior culture. They are renowned for their fierce independence, powerful Rune Priests, and bond with Fenrisian Wolves.
Yes — Space Wolves have several units not available to other Chapters, including Thunderwolf Cavalry, Blood Claws, Skyclaws, and named characters like Logan Grimnar and Bjorn the Fell-Handed.
Space Wolves are a great choice for players who enjoy a close-combat and resilient playstyle. Their rules encourage aggressive play and they have a passionate community with lots of painting inspiration.
Space Wolves are painted in a distinctive grey-blue armour. Key paints include The Fang, Fenrisian Grey, and Nuln Oil. We stock the full Citadel range to complete your Space Wolves army.
Space Wolves have their own units and rules on top of the core Space Marine range, so they play with their own flavour. Codex: Space Marines for 11th Edition is out now; check it and the latest Space Wolves supplement for how to build your army.
Yes — we stock Space Wolves in our physical shop in Barry, South Wales, and online at loadeddice.uk with fast UK dispatch.