Kill Team Shadowhunt: Box Contents, Teams & Buying Guide

Quick Answer: What Is Kill Team Shadowhunt?

Kill Team Shadowhunt is a current-edition Games Workshop boxed expansion for Kill Team, the Warhammer 40,000 skirmish game. It contains two complete kill teams — the Chaos Space Marine Murderwing and the Adepta Sororitas Celestian Insidiants — plus an 88-page rules dossier, mission packs, tokens, datacards, and two Descent killzone game boards. It does not include the Kill Team core rulebook, dice, or a tape measure, so it isn’t quite a fully self-contained starter set on its own.

What Is Kill Team: Shadowhunt?

Shadowhunt is set on the industrial world of Garranox, in the city of Saint Meryn’s Heart. A warband of Chaos Space Marines called the Murderwing has come hunting for a buried, malefic power beneath the city — and the Celestian Insidiants, witch-hunters of the Adepta Sororitas, have come hunting them. It’s a boxed expansion for the existing Kill Team system, not a standalone starter game and not a full Warhammer 40,000 army box.

If you arrived here expecting a Space Marine Phobos team facing off against Necron Flayed Ones, that’s a different (and inaccurate) description that’s circulated online — Shadowhunt doesn’t include either faction. Necrons only show up as computer-controlled enemies in one of the box’s cooperative missions, using material borrowed from the separate Kill Team: Tomb World release.

Kill Team Shadowhunt Box Contents

Component	Quantity
Murderwing operatives (multipart plastic)	6
Celestian Insidiants operatives (multipart plastic)	10
Shadowhunt Dossier (softcover)	1, 88 pages
Double-sided token sheet	1 sheet, 76 tokens
Descent killzone game boards	2, double-sided
Datacards (both teams combined)	74
Adepta Sororitas transfer sheet	1, 290 transfers
Chaos Space Marines transfer sheet	1, 364 transfers
Plastic components (total)	331
Citadel 32mm round bases	15
Citadel 40mm round base	1

Miniatures require assembly and come unpainted; Citadel plastic glue and Citadel Colour paints are recommended but not included.

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Rules and Dossier

The 88-page Shadowhunt Dossier includes background lore for both teams, full faction and operative rules, equipment lists, strategic and tactical ploys, and mission content for the Descent killzone. It does not include the Kill Team core rules — those come from the separate Kill Team Core Book.

What’s Not in the Box

Shadowhunt does not include freestanding scenery/terrain pieces, dice, a tape measure, or the Kill Team core rulebook. It includes two Descent game boards, which function as the playing surface for its own mission packs rather than as scenery in the traditional sense.

The Murderwing Explained

The Murderwing is a six-model Chaos Space Marine team built around jump-pack mobility. A Chaos Lord with jump pack is the mandatory leader; the rest of the team is drawn from a pool of named specialist operatives — reviewers highlight the Depredator (a heavy melee specialist with a chainaxe), Shrieker, Curseclaw, and Huntmaster — plus Warp Talons (which count as a special operative choice) and basic Raptors. The kit is a dual build: the same sprues can be assembled as Raptors or Warp Talons.

Their signature mechanic is Boost: during a Charge, Fall Back, or Reposition action, a Murderwing operative can leap over terrain and other operatives in a straight line, provided it isn’t under Vantage terrain. It rewards aggressive, mobile play and terrain awareness rather than pure stealth. Available archetypes are Recon and Seek & Destroy, and the team can take a maximum of two plasma pistols, melta guns, and/or plasma guns combined.

The Celestian Insidiants Explained

The Celestian Insidiants are a ten-model Adepta Sororitas team of witch-hunters, armed with null maces and condemnor stakethrower bolt pistols designed to counter psykers. Named specialists (identified by their wargear) include the Reliquarius, Denuncia, Mortisanctus, Censor, Abjuror, and Superior, alongside Cremators (hand flamers) and standard Warriors (hand crossbows).

Their faction mechanic centres on Inspiration — certain weapons and abilities grow stronger once an “Inspire” condition is met — plus a Martyrdom rule where an inspired operative that’s taken out grants a buff to nearby Insidiants. The Censor’s Virge of Admonition creates a null field that slows and debuffs enemies within its radius, and the Mortisanctus can issue a melee challenge to a specific enemy operative for a lasting combat bonus. Archetypes are Security and Seek & Destroy.

Shadowhunt Rules and Gameplay

Beyond the two teams’ own rules, Shadowhunt’s headline mechanical addition is the Descent killzone, which links two boards so games can be played across upper and lower levels simultaneously. The dossier includes two mission packs:

• Joint Ops: Shadowhunt — a three-mission, player-vs-environment pack for cooperative or solo play, with an optional game-master mode. It uses NPC datacards for Necron units from the separate Kill Team: Tomb World box (Scarab Swarms, Necron Warriors, Tomb Crawlers, Macrocytes) plus generic Trooper/Tough/Brute enemy profiles, building to a final mission against a C’tan Shard of the Nightbringer.
• Adversary Ops: Shadowhunt — a three-mission, player-vs-player pack using the Descent killzone.

The dossier also includes twelve additional Descent killzone maps intended for use with other mission packs, including the core rulebook’s Spec Ops missions. All of this rides on top of the standard Kill Team core rules, which are not included in this box.

Does Shadowhunt Include Terrain?

Not in the sense of freestanding scenery pieces. Shadowhunt includes two double-sided Descent game boards instead, which several reviewers have noted is a change from some earlier expansion boxes that included terrain kits. If you want a fully scenic table, you’ll need a separate Kill Team terrain/killzone set.

Does Shadowhunt Include the Core Rules?

No. Shadowhunt supplies team rules, mission rules, and dossier content, but the Kill Team Core Book — which covers core mechanics, turn structure, and universal rules — is a separate purchase. New players who don’t already own it will need to buy it (or a starter set that includes it) to play a full game.

Is Kill Team Shadowhunt a Complete Starter Set?

Not on its own. It’s a strong source of two complete, playable teams and a full mission pack, but without the core rulebook it isn’t a self-contained “open the box and play” product the way some Kill Team starter sets are.

Beginner Suitability

Complete beginners: Shadowhunt gives you two fully built-out teams and a lot of mission content, but you’ll need the Kill Team Core Book (and dice/tape measure) separately. A dedicated starter box that bundles the core rules may be a simpler first purchase.

Existing Kill Team players: straightforward value — two new teams, a new killzone format (Descent), and extra mission content compatible with existing collections.

Adepta Sororitas / Sisters of Battle collectors: the Celestian Insidiants are a new infantry option that reviewers describe as approachable and forgiving to learn, with strong synergy for a wider Sisters army in Warhammer 40,000 proper.

Chaos Space Marine collectors: the Murderwing kit is a dual Raptors/Warp Talons build plus a Chaos Lord with jump pack, useful for both Kill Team and a 40k Chaos army.

Narrative players: the Garranox setting and the Joint Ops co-op missions (including the Nightbringer boss mission) offer a self-contained mini-campaign.

Competitive players: as with any new release, check Games Workshop’s current balance updates and any organized-play restrictions before relying on either team for events.

Additional Products Needed

To play a full game:

• Kill Team Core Book (not included)
• Dice (not included)
• A tape measure or measuring tool (not included)

Optional:

• Additional Kill Team terrain/killzone sets, if you want scenery beyond the two included boards
• A second Shadowhunt box, if you want to build every Murderwing specialist option at once (reviewers note some specialist combinations require a second kit)

Hobby supplies: plastic glue, clippers, a mold-line remover or hobby knife, primer, paints, and brushes — none of which are included, as the miniatures ship unassembled and unpainted.

Current Price and Availability

Shadowhunt released on 7 February 2026 at an RRP of £88 / €115 / $145 USD. Games Workshop has stated this is a single production run, meaning stock is not guaranteed to be replenished once sold out — after that point, prices from independent or resale sellers may run above RRP, and buyers should check seller reputation and box condition before purchasing secondhand. We haven’t found a confirmed official local retail price for Pakistan; if you’re pricing it from the USD or GBP figure, treat any converted amount as approximate, and expect potential shipping, duty, or customs costs on top for imported orders.

Is Kill Team Shadowhunt Worth Buying?

For existing Kill Team players, Sisters of Battle collectors, or Chaos Space Marine collectors, Shadowhunt offers two fully realized teams, a meaningful new killzone format, and a decent chunk of mission content for one box price. The main limitations are that it doesn’t include the core rulebook or freestanding terrain, so newcomers will have at least one more purchase ahead of them, and the single production run means availability could tighten over time. Whether it’s worth it largely comes down to whether you already own the core rules and whether you specifically want these two factions — it’s not a universal “best box” recommendation, and your own faction interest should drive the decision more than any review score.

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FAQ Section

What is Kill Team Shadowhunt? It’s a Games Workshop boxed expansion for the Kill Team skirmish game, containing two new kill teams — the Chaos Space Marine Murderwing and the Adepta Sororitas Celestian Insidiants — plus mission rules, a rules dossier, and two game boards.

Which kill teams are included in Shadowhunt? The Murderwing (a six-model Chaos Space Marine jump-pack team) and the Celestian Insidiants (a ten-model Adepta Sororitas witch-hunter team).

Does Shadowhunt include the Phobos Strike Team or Necron Flayed Ones? No. Neither faction appears in this box. That description does not match the released product; Necrons appear only as NPC enemies borrowed from the separate Kill Team: Tomb World release in one co-op mission.

What comes in the Kill Team Shadowhunt box? 6 Murderwing operatives, 10 Celestian Insidiants operatives, an 88-page dossier, 76 tokens, 2 Descent game boards, 74 datacards, and two transfer sheets — 331 plastic components in total.

Does Shadowhunt include terrain? Not freestanding scenery. It includes two double-sided Descent game boards used for its own missions.

Does Shadowhunt include the core Kill Team rules? No. The Kill Team Core Book is a separate purchase.

Is Kill Team Shadowhunt a complete starter set? Not fully — it needs the core rulebook, dice, and a tape measure to play a complete game.

What edition was Shadowhunt released for? The current Kill Team system (built around the 2024-generation Core Book). It is a current, in-catalogue release, not a legacy product.

Can Shadowhunt still be used in Kill Team? Yes — it’s a current release for the current rules system.

What is the Murderwing’s playstyle? Fast, aggressive melee pressure built around jump-pack mobility and a Boost mechanic that lets operatives leap over terrain and other models.

What is the Celestian Insidiants’ playstyle? A more methodical anti-psyker team built around Inspiration and Martyrdom mechanics, using null-field equipment to debuff enemies.

What additional products are needed to play? The Kill Team Core Book, dice, and a tape measure, at minimum. Additional terrain and hobby supplies (glue, paint, clippers) are optional extras.

Is Shadowhunt suitable for beginners? It’s a strong content package, but not a full “everything in one box” starter — new players will need the core rulebook separately.

Is Kill Team Shadowhunt worth buying today? It depends on whether you’re drawn to the two included factions and whether you already own the core rules; it’s good value for existing players and faction collectors rather than a universal must-buy.

What is the price of Kill Team Shadowhunt? RRP is £88 / €115 / $145 USD, with a single confirmed production run, so prices may rise after initial stock sells out.

Official and Supporting Source List

• Warhammer Community — Kill Team: Shadowhunt reveal article
• Games Workshop official webstore (EU/US/DE listings)
• Tale of Painters — Kill Team: Shadowhunt review and unboxing
• Sprues & Brews — Kill Team: Shadowhunt review and unboxing
• Goonhammer / Tabletop Battles — Shadowhunt miniatures and Murderwing rules reviews
• TechRaptor — “Kill Team Shadowhunt – Angels and Daemons” review
• Frontline Gaming — Murderwing rules breakdown
• Bell of Lost Souls — pre-order and reveal coverage
• Spikey Bits — pre-order roundup (note: an earlier rumor piece on this outlet mislabeled the release before official confirmation)