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The Sons of Russ: Revisiting the 3rd Edition Space Wolves Codex
Long before the era of Primaris Marines and Thunderwolf Cavalry, the Space Wolves
For many veteran players, the 3rd Edition codex is remembered for two iconic units that defined the "Old School" Wolf vibe:
To give you a taste of what the PDF contains, here is a typical 1,500-point tournament list from 2001 using this codex:
This is the holy grail of rules that old players mourn. Any Space Wolf with a bolter could use it as a close combat weapon (counting as a pistol) in the first round of combat. This meant Grey Hunters could rapid-fire bolters, then charge with a bonus attack. It was elegant, thematic, and brutally effective.