The 3rd edition is often remembered as a "melee-heavy" era, and the Space Wolves were the kings of the charge.

Space Wolves Codex (3rd Edition) , released in 2000, transitioned the Sons of Russ from the detailed "Herohammer" style of 2nd Edition into the streamlined, squad-based mechanics of early modern Warhammer 40,000. It was unique for being a "Codex Supplement," requiring the main Codex: Space Marines Core Themes & Lore The Vlka Fenryka