Warhammer 40K Space Wolves Wolf Guard Terminators
review by Sebi
The newly released Wolf Guard Terminators bring an updated and highly customizable elite unit to both lore enthusiasts and competitive players alike. With a strong thematic foundation, an enhanced model kit with many fun new furs, and versatile tabletop utility, this is a must-have addition for Space Wolves enthusiasts. It’s nice to see GW truly understands the content that us Space Wolf fans want to see.
Lore
The Wolf Guard are the honored champions of the Great Companies, handpicked by their Wolf Lords for valor, skill, and loyalty. Clad in Terminator armor, these warriors serve as both elite shock troops and personal bodyguards. Unlike their Codex-compliant cousins, the Space Wolves imbue their leaders and veterans with saga-rich individuality, often naming Wolf Guard by deed and reputation. This latest kit captures their feral majesty. Each model is a walking legend of the Vlka Fenryka, bringing the wrath of Fenris to the galaxy’s enemies.
Model Assembly & Weapon Options
The 2025 kit sees a significant improvement in design quality and customization options over the older sculpt. The box contains enough parts to build 5 Wolf Guard Terminators, each with an impressive array of loadout flexibility.
The sprues are highly modular allowing for mixing and matching of arms, weapons, and decorative components such as pelts, runes, wolf tails, and trophy icons. Helmets and bare heads include a rich variety of facial expressions and hairstyles, capturing the tribal individuality of the chapter.
Weapon options include:
- Storm Bolters and Power Fists: The classic Terminator loadout, great for balanced combat.
- Thunder Hammers and Storm Shields: A brutal combination for close-quarters tanking and damage dealing.
- Lightning Claws (paired or single): Perfect for maximizing attacks with rerolls to wound.
- Heavy Weapons like the Assault Cannon, Cyclone Missile Launcher, and Heavy Flamer: These are ideal for giving the squad ranged punch or anti-horde capabilities.
- Wolf Claws and Frost Weapons: Unique to the Space Wolves, offering a blend of high strength and armor penetration.
Each model can also be built as a Pack Leader, adding further flexibility when fielding multiple squads.
Gameplay
On the tabletop, Wolf Guard Terminators are a powerhouse of durability and lethality. With 2+ armor, 4+ invulnerable saves (with Storm Shields), and 3 Wounds each, they can soak up serious punishment.
Their flexibility allows them to fill various battlefield roles—frontline bruisers, backfield deterrents, or objective-holders. They synergize well with characters like Wolf Priests, Rune Priests, or Logan Grimnar, who can boost their combat effectiveness further.
Final Thoughts
This updated kit is a love letter to Space Wolves fans, both visually and mechanically. The depth of customization, narrative richness, and on-table impact make the Wolf Guard Terminators a standout release in the current Warhammer 40K range. Whether you're collecting for the saga or the slaughter, this is a unit worthy of the Allfather’s favor.
Wolf Guard Terminators are available now from our webstore.
