From the shadowed skies of the Imperium descends a brutally thematic new chapter for Kill Team. Kill Team: Shadowhunt pits the sadistic Murderwing of the Night Lords against the relentless Celestian Insidiants of the Adepta Sororitas in a claustrophobic, multi-level hunt beneath an Imperial city.
Set on the industrial world of Garranox, Shadowhunt leans hard into atmosphere. Crazed doomsday cults roam the streets above, while deep below Saint Meryn’s Heart, a malignant power draws in killers and witch-hunters alike. The narrative framing is strong, but where this box truly shines is in how that story is translated directly into gameplay.
The set includes two full kill teams and an 88-page Shadowhunt Dossier, introducing the Descent Killzone—a layered battlefield system that allows fights to unfold across upper and lower levels. This adds a genuinely fresh tactical dimension to Kill Team, encouraging ambushes, vertical movement, and tense positioning decisions. The inclusion of Joint Ops and Adversary Ops mission packs further expands replayability, supporting both cooperative and competitive play.
On the tabletop, the teams contrast sharply. The Murderwing are a compact six-model force built around speed and terror, using jump packs to strike from unexpected angles.
Opposing them, the nine-strong Celestian Insidiants are grounded, methodical, and purpose-built to hunt psykers and track elusive enemies. It’s a classic predator-versus-purifier dynamic that feels excellent to play and even better to theme.
Availability Warning – Read This Before Release
Based on past Kill Team boxed releases, Shadowhunt is expected to be extremely difficult to acquire. Retailer allocations are typically very small—often single digits—and direct availability is usually just as limited. We fully expect a rapid sell-out due to demand far outpacing supply.
We will attempt to secure second-wave allocations if the initial release sells through (as it almost certainly will), but historically, very few additional copies become available after launch. If you’re interested in this box, planning ahead is strongly recommended.
XV26 Stealth Battlesuits Kill Team – Precision Predators
For players who prefer calculated ambushes over brute force, the XV26 Stealth Battlesuits Kill Team delivers exactly what you’d expect from the T’au Empire’s most advanced infiltration units.
This box includes five multi-part plastic Stealth Battlesuits, two drones, and a Homing Beacon, offering a compact but flexible roster. On the table, these operatives excel at misdirection—drawing enemies into exposed firing lanes before unleashing precise, punishing attacks. Optical camouflage and superior positioning tools make this team a natural fit for players who enjoy outmaneuvering opponents rather than overwhelming them.
With a dedicated token sheet and a generous T’au Empire Infantry transfer sheet, this release also doubles as a strong hobby project, especially for collectors looking to expand existing T’au forces.
Wolf Scouts Kill Team – Hunters of Fenris
The Wolf Scouts Kill Team brings a more primal style of warfare to Kill Team. Drawn from the most accomplished hunters of the Space Wolves’ Great Companies, these operatives specialize in forward deployment, disruption, and surgical elimination of key targets.
The box contains six multi-part miniatures, including a Fenrisian Wolf that adds both flavor and tactical utility. This team leans into aggression and board control, rewarding players who enjoy proactive movement and pressure. With 419 transfers on the included Space Wolves sheet, hobbyists will have plenty of options to personalize their kill team and tie them into a larger Fenris-themed force.
Final Thoughts
Kill Team: Shadowhunt stands out as one of the most atmospheric and mechanically interesting Kill Team releases in recent memory. The Descent Killzone alone introduces enough innovation to reshape how games play out, while the Murderwing and Celestian Insidiants deliver a narrative clash that feels perfectly at home in the grim darkness of the 41st Millennium.
Paired with the standalone XV26 Stealth Battlesuits and Wolf Scouts, this release wave offers something for nearly every Kill Team player—whether you prefer speed, stealth, or savage close-quarters hunting. Just be prepared: Shadowhunt is almost certainly going to be one of the hardest boxes to get your hands on this year.
