The shining golden warriors known as the Adeptus Custodes are the elite bodyguard of the Emperor himself. Their word is law and their might in battle unsurpassed, even amongst the ranks of the Space Marines. Striding resplendent and fearless through the fog of war, they bring hope to the embattled civilisations of Mankind and swift death to their enemies.
This page contains all of the rules that you will need in order to fight battles with your Adeptus Custodes miniatures. Each datasheet includes the characteristics profiles of the unit it describes, as well as any wargear and abilities it may have.Books
| Book | Kind | Edition | Version | Last update |
 Adeptus Custodes | ||||
| Adeptus Custodes | Codex | 9 | Indomitus 1.1 | July 2022 |
 Arks of Omen: Lion | ||||
| Arks of Omen: Lion | Expansion | 9 | April 2023 | |
| The Balance Dataslate | ||||
| The Balance Dataslate | Rulebook | 9 | Q2 2023 | April 2023 |
 Imperial Armour: Compendium | ||||
| Imperial Armour: Compendium | Index | 9 | Indomitus 1.9 | February 2023 |
 Munitorum Field Manual 2023 Mk I | ||||
| Munitorum Field Manual 2023 Mk I | Expansion | 9 | January 2023 | |
| Power Rating Update 2022 | ||||
| Power Rating Update 2022 | Rulebook | 9 | March 2022 | |
| Shadow Throne | ||||
| Shadow Throne | Boxset | 9 | December 2021 | |
FAQ
Codex: Adeptus Custodes
| Q: | Is a model that performs a teleport-shunt using the Praetorian Plate Relic considered to have made a Heroic Intervention when it does so? |
| A: | Yes. |
| Q: | If a model that has the Auric Exemplar Warlord Trait is selected for the Vigil Unending Stratagem, does it also make the additional attacks granted by this Warlord Trait before being removed? |
| A: | Yes. |
The <SHIELD HOST> Keyword
All ADEPTUS CUSTODES units are assigned to a shield host. When you include such a unit in your army, you must nominate which shield host it is from and then replace the <SHIELD HOST> keyword in every instance on its datasheet with the name of your chosen shield host. This could be one of the shield hosts detailed in a Warhammer 40,000 publication, or one of your own design.
If your army is Battle-forged, you cannot include units from two different shield hosts in the same Detachment.
Abilities
A unit’s datasheet will list all the abilities it has. Certain abilities that are common to many units are only referenced on the datasheets rather than described in full. These are described below.
Aegis of the Emperor
The cellular alchemy that creates the warriors of the Adeptus Custodes leaves them forever touched by a spark of the Emperor’s own greatness. Beyond their martial might and incorruptible nobility, this energy manifests itself as an almost supernatural warding, as though the Custodians were protected by the hand of the Emperor. Bullets and bolts are turned aside at the last moment, blades fail to strike home, and even the psychic powers of the foe can suddenly and inexplicably flicker away to nothing in the face of the Ten Thousand.
- Models in this unit have a 4+ invulnerable save.
- Each time a model in this unit would lose a wound as a result of a mortal wound, roll one D6: on a 6, that wound is not lost.
Daughters of the Abyss
There are few deadlier hunters of rogue psykers and alien witches. Against them, the proximity of the Sisters of Silence is a weapon and a shield unto itself - these warriors are immune to the kiss of the warp.
- This unit cannot be targeted or affected by psychic powers.
- Each time a Psychic test is taken for a unit, subtract 1 from the total for each unit with this ability within 18" of that unit (to a maximum of -3).
- Each time an attack made by a model in this unit targets an enemy PSYKER or DAEMON unit within 6" of it, add 1 to that attack’s wound roll.
From Golden Light
The Adeptus Custodes are undisputed masters of the teleportation strike. Plunging deep within enemy ranks, they slaughter the foe before they even have time to react.
During deployment, if every model in this unit has this ability, then you can set up this unit in a teleportarium chamber instead of setting it up on the battlefield. If you do so, then in the Reinforcements step of one of your Movement phases you can set up this unit anywhere on the battlefield that is more than 9" away from any enemy models.Martial Ka’tah
After both sides have deployed, but before you have determined who will have the first turn, you must select a primary, secondary and tertiary martial ka’tah from the list below for your army to use in the battle. Note this down secretly on your army roster.
In each of your Command phases, so long as one is available, you must select one ka’tah stance to become active for your army. Each time you do so, units from your army with this ability benefit from it until the start of your next Command phase. When selecting a ka’tah stance to become active, the following rules apply:
- You cannot select a ka’tah stance more than once.
- You must select a primary ka’tah stance first, and you cannot select a tertiary ka’tah stance until you have selected a secondary ka’tah stance.
- Once you select a stance of a different martial ka’tah, you cannot select a stance of a previous martial ka’tah.
In her second Command phase, she can select Rendax stance 1 to be active, or she can instead select Dacatarai stance 1 or 2 to be active, as she has previously selected a primary ka’tah stance. She cannot select a Calistus stance, as she must select a secondary ka’tah’s stance before she can select a tertiary ka’tah’s stance. She selects Dacatarai stance 1 to be active.
In her third Command phase, she can select Dacatarai stance 2 to be active, or she can instead select Calistus stance 1 or 2 to be active, as she has previously selected a secondary ka’tah stance. She cannot select Rendax stance 1, as she cannot select a stance of a previous ka’tah. She selects Calistus stance 2 to be active.
In her fourth Command phase, she must select Calistus stance 1 to be active, as it is the only remaining stance she is able to select. Note that this means in the fifth Command phase, there would be no ka’tah stances available to her, so she does not select one.
Calistus
Calistus is the art of keeping up relentless fire while advancing against the enemy.
Stance 1: Each time this unit Advances, roll one additional D6 and discard one of the results.Stance 2: Each time this unit makes a Normal Move or Advances in your Movement phase, in your following Shooting phase, it counts as having Remained Stationary.
Conservai
Conservai emphasises seeing the bigger strategic picture over and above the slaughter of enemies.
Stance 1: This unit can perform an action in a turn in which it Advanced or Fell Back.Stance 2: While this unit is performing an action, it can shoot without that action failing.
Dacatarai
This aggressive fighting style has been adapted for the Custodes to deal with hordes of foes who vastly outnumber them.
Stance 1: Each time an enemy unit piles in or consolidates, if it starts that move within Engagement Range of this unit, subtract 2" from the distance models in that enemy unit can move for that pile-in or consolidation move.Stance 2: Each time this unit fights, it can use this ability. If it does so, then until that fight is resolved, add 1 to the Attacks characteristic of models in this unit and change the Damage characteristic of melee weapons they are equipped with to 1.
Salvus
Masters of Salvus are preternaturally skilled marksmen.
Stance 1: Add 4" to Range characteristic of ranged weapons models in this unit are equipped with.Stance 2: If this unit is INFANTRY and does not Advance in your Movement phase, in the following Shooting phase, if it is not within Engagement Range of any enemy units, models in this unit can shoot twice with auric weapons they are equipped with.
Rendax
Masters of Rendax are superlative monster and war machine hunters.
Stance 1: Each time a model in this unit makes an attack against a VEHICLE or MONSTER unit, an unmodified hit roll of 6 automatically wounds the target.Stance 2: Each time a model in this unit makes a melee attack against a VEHICLE or MONSTER unit, if that model’s unit made a charge move, was charged or performed a Heroic Intervention this turn, add 1 to the Strength characteristic of that attack.
Kaptaris
Kaptaris is optimised to trap enemy units in close combat with the Custodes, where the elite warriors can eliminate them.
Stance 1: Each time a melee attack is made against this unit, the hit roll cannot be re-rolled.Stance 2: Each time an enemy unit (excluding VEHICLE and MONSTER units) that is within Engagement Range of any INFANTRY units from your army with this ability is selected to Fall Back, roll off with your opponent, adding 1 to your opponent’s roll if their unit can FLY. If you win, that enemy unit cannot Fall Back this turn.
Weapon Definitions
Some rules refer to ‘auric weapons’. The definition of this weapon for the purposes of such rules can be found below:
Detachment Rules
Adeptus Custodes
An ADEPTUS CUSTODES Detachment is one that only includes models with the ADEPTUS CUSTODES keyword (excluding models with the ANATHEMA PSYKANA, AGENT OF THE IMPERIUM or UNALIGNED keywords).- ADEPTUS CUSTODES Detachments gain the Emperor’s Legion, Host of Heroes and Watchers of the Throne abilities.
- ADEPTUS CUSTODES units in ADEPTUS CUSTODES Detachments gain the Shield Host Fighting Style ability.
- ADEPTUS CUSTODES CORE INFANTRY units and ANATHEMA PSYKANA Troops units in ADEPTUS CUSTODES Detachments gain the Objective Secured ability.
- Each ADEPTUS CUSTODES model counts as one additional model when determining control of an objective marker. This is cumulative with any other rules that makes them count as additional models.
- For the purposes of determining whether all units in an ADEPTUS CUSTODES Detachment have a Faction keyword in common, ANATHEMA PSYKANA units in that Detachment are treated as having the ADEPTUS CUSTODES Faction keyword.
Anathema Psykana
An ANATHEMA PSYKANA Detachment is one that only includes models with the ANATHEMA PSYKANA keyword (excluding models with the VALERIAN, AGENT OF THE IMPERIUM or UNALIGNED keywords).ANATHEMA PSYKANA Troops units in ANATHEMA PSYKANA Detachments gain the Objective Secured ability.
Emperor’s Legion
The Adeptus Custodes are the Emperor’s own army. When such an assemblage of demigods marches to war, it is a gilded display of His might.
- You cannot include more ANATHEMA PSYKANA Troops units than you do ADEPTUS CUSTODES Troops units in each ADEPTUS CUSTODES Detachment from your army.
- You cannot include more ANATHEMA PSYKANA HQ units than you do ADEPTUS CUSTODES HQ units in each ADEPTUS CUSTODES Detachment from your army.
- You cannot select an ANATHEMA PSYKANA model as your WARLORD.
Host of Heroes
A single Shield-Captain commands each shield company in war.
You can include a maximum of one of each type of SHIELD-CAPTAIN (i.e. GUARDIAN, ALLARUS and VERTUS) unit in each ADEPTUS CUSTODES Detachment from your army.Watchers of the Throne
Warriors of the Adeptus Custodes are duty-bound protectors first and foremost.
For the purposes of the Look Out, Sir rule, each ADEPTUS CUSTODES INFANTRY and ADEPTUS CUSTODES BIKER model counts as 2 models for friendly ADEPTUS CUSTODES CHARACTER models of the same <SHIELD HOST>.Shield Host Fighting Style
Each shield host has its own way of waging war, suited to its particular combat traits. All ADEPTUS CUSTODES units with this ability, and all the models in them, gain a shield host fighting style so long as every unit in their Detachment that is assigned to a shield host is assigned to the same shield host. The fighting style gained depends upon which shield host they are assigned to, as shown below.Example: A SHADOWKEEPERS unit with the Shield Host Fighting Style ability gains the Wardens of the Dark Cells fighting style.
Shield Hosts
If your shield host is not listed in this section, it is treated as an EMPEROR’S CHOSEN shield host for the purposes of the following rules.
SHIELD HOST FIGHTING STYLE
All <SHIELD HOST> units in a Shield Host Detachment will gain a shield host fighting style, each of which includes two traits. The fighting style they gain depends upon which shield host they are assigned to.
Each fighting style also specifies a martial ka’tah. Once per battle, when you select one of that ka’tah’s stances to be active for your army, you can use this ability. If you do so, that ka’tah’s other stance also becomes active for your army. That other ka’tah stance does not count as being selected as the active ka’tah stance, meaning you are not prevented from selecting it in the subsequent command phase (providing you haven’t already done so), and are able to use this ability even if you selected that other ka’tah stance to be active in your previous Command phase.
Each shield host has an associated Shield Host Warlord Trait. If an ADEPTUS CUSTODES <SHIELD HOST> CHARACTER models gains a Warlord Trait, they can have the relevant Shield Host Warlord Trait instead of an Adeptus Custodes Warlord Trait.
Each shield host has an associated Shield Host Stratagem. If your army includes a Shield Host Detachment (excluding Auxiliary Support, Super-heavy Auxiliary or Fortification Network Detachments), then you can spend Command points to use the relevant Shield Host Stratagem in addition to Adeptus Custodes Stratagems.
RELICS OF TERRA
Each shield host has an associated Relic of Terra. If your army is led by a <SHIELD HOST> WARLORD, you can, when mustering your army, give the relevant Shield Host Relic to a <SHIELD HOST> CHARACTER model from your army instead of giving them a Relic of Terra. Named characters and VEHICLE models cannot be given a Relic of Terra.
Note that some Relics replace one of the model’s existing items of wargear. Where this is the case, you must, if you are using points values, still pay the cost of the wargear that is being replaced. Write down any Relics of Terra your models have on your army roster.
Emperor’s Chosen
Not every Custodian belongs to a shield host, for such organisations are a temporary formation of shield companies gathered for a particular purpose though some have existed for ten thousand years without having been disbanded. Those Custodes not part of such a formation play just as vital a role in the service of the Emperor, and fight all over the galaxy in their liege’s name.
The Adeptus Custodes are blessed with gifts the Emperor has given them physical might, mental robustness and the most powerful arms and armour available.
Assemblies of Adeptus Custodes include warriors with an enormous range of combat experience against myriad foes. Together, these warriors are much greater than the sum of their parts.
The warlord embodies all the greatest traits of the Adeptus Custodes, and is admired by Custodians and others alike. Brave, loyal, steadfast and strong, they are among Humanity’s finest. In battle, this warlord strikes down foe after foe with incredible precision.
Each time this WARLORD fights, after resolving all of its attacks, it can make a number of additional attacks equal to the number of enemy models destroyed as a result of its attacks during that fight (to a maximum of 4 additional attacks).RELIC: PARAGON SPEAR
Paragon spears are among the most powerful and beautifully wrought guardian spears in the Custodes’ arsenal, wielded most often by great Shield-Captains.
EMPEROR’S CHOSEN model equipped with a guardian spear only. This Relic replaces a guardian spear and has the following profile:WEAPON | RANGE | TYPE | S | AP | D |
| Paragon spear (shooting) | |||||
| Paragon spear (shooting) | 24" | Rapid Fire 1 | 5 | -1 | 2 |
| Paragon spear (melee) | |||||
| Paragon spear (melee) | Melee | Melee | +3 | -5 | 2 |
Shadowkeepers
The Shadowkeepers watch over the Dark Cells beneath the Imperial Palace and keep trammelled the dread entities and technologies sealed within. Should such potent and terrible manifestations appear abroad in the Imperium, it falls to the Shadowkeepers to capture and imprison them.
The Shadowkeepers are unrelenting in the pursuit of their quarry, whether it is being, beast or dark artefact. When apprehending their target, they are utterly focused and unstoppable.
The Shadowkeepers' role requires superhuman resolve and a fortitude of will so unbreakable that it is like unto a monolithic fortress. When set to their task, the Shadowkeepers shrug off the worst that their foes can throw at them, ignoring the sorest wounds through sheer force of determination. For their already outmatched enemies, it is a terrifying spectacle.
The master of the Shadowkeepers is the Lockwarden, an especially stern master gaoler feared by all his charges. He must be implacable in defence and unrelenting on the attack.
Each time an attack made by this WARLORD is allocated to a CHARACTER unit, an invulnerable saving throw cannot be made against that attack.RELIC: STASIS OUBLIETTE
This unassuming, rune - inscribed piece of arcane technology entraps its victim in a shimmering stasis prison for return to Terra.
SHADOWKEEPERS model only. At the start of the Fight phase, select one enemy unit within Engagement Range of the bearer. That unit is not eligible to fight this phase until after all eligible units from your army have done so.Dread Host
Fear is a familiar weapon to the Imperium, used to deter enemies and keep seething populations in line. There is no terror as pure and absolute as that invoked when the Emperor’s own fury is unleashed to punish his foes. Such is the Dread Host, a weapon forged to strike at dawning threats and spread fear through absolute annihilation.
The Dread Host are executioners and eliminators the Emperor’s wrath made manifest. Where they tread, the enemy are completely destroyed. No other result is acceptable.
The Dread Host go to battle aboard the trio of terrifying pre-heresy warships known as the Moiraides. These potent vessels teleport their passengers straight into battle, so that the Adeptus Custodes can begin their charge aboard a warship, and complete it surging from an explosion of golden light into the enemy's midst.
- Each time an attack is made against that unit, subtract 1 from that attack’s hit roll.
- Each time that unit declares a charge, enemy units that were targeted by that charge cannot fire Overwatch or Set to Defend against that charge.
The Dread Host employ a near-prescient intelligence network to foresee their enemies’ plans and weaknesses. This warlord employs that amassed knowledge to best direct his comrades’ attacks.
In your Command phase, select this WARLORD or one friendly DREAD HOST CORE unit within 6" of this WARLORD. Until the start of your next Command phase, each time a model in that unit makes an attack, an unmodified hit roll of 6 scores 1 additional hit.RELIC: ADMONIMORTIS
This towering castellan axe was wrought to make a bloody example of those who dare to set themselves against the might of Terra.
DREAD HOST model equipped with a castellan axe only. This Relic replaces a castellan axe and has the following profile:WEAPON | RANGE | TYPE | S | AP | D |
| Admonimortis (shooting) | |||||
| Admonimortis (shooting) | 24" | Rapid Fire 1 | 5 | -1 | 2 |
| Admonimortis (melee) | |||||
| Admonimortis (melee) | Melee | Melee | +3 | -3 | 3 |
Aquilan Shield
Certain servants of the Emperor bear great responsibilities deemed directly relevant to the safety of Terra. Such esteemed figures are afforded the protection of the Aquilan Shield, until their usefulness is thought to be at its end. These warriors devote every iota of their strength and will to the defence of their assigned charge, be that an Indomitus Crusade Fleetmaster or a lowly Imperial Guardsman turned visionary prophet.
Knowledge as to the purpose of the Aquilan Shield’s warriors is rare to any but themselves, and only they know what terrible events will occur if they fail. Thus, they fight with a tenacity and determination that is all but impossible for the foe to overcome.
It is second nature for the warriors of the Aquilan Shield to place themselves between their charges and potential peril.
Years of interposing himself between his charges and the blades of their foes has left this warlord adept at turning and deflecting attacks.
Each time an attack is allocated to this WARLORD, halve the Damage characteristic of that attack (rounding up).RELIC: PRAESIDIUS
Fashioned by the great Terran armourer Annah Tsvochakin in the latter years of M32, the stunningly worked storm shield named Praesidius is a singular artefact. Not only is its auramite surface finely worked and layered at a molecular level for greater durability, but nestled within its graven bulk are a series of microshield generators. Employing a never again replicated modification of displacer technology, the shield generates small localised displacement bubbles at the point of impact, literally beaming bolts, bullets and the tips of blades harmlessly away from Praesidius’ bearer.
AQUILAN SHIELD model equipped with a praesidium shield only. Each time an attack is made against the bearer, subtract 1 from that attack’s wound roll.Solar Watch
The Solar Watch move fast and strike hard, launching their Talon Sorties to eliminate those threats in or around the Sol System itself. Their wrath is swift and terrible, delivered with a martial precision that few could match.
When the Solar Watch attack, they strike for the throat, reacting swiftly and devastatingly to any threats they perceive.
The Solar Watch prioritise the speedy elimination of their foes’ command assets, tearing the throat from their army. The enemy are left reeling and confused, their command structure collapsing even as the Solar Watch strike the killing blow.
This warlord excels in directing fast and deadly offensives designed to close rapidly with the enemy, overwhelming the foe with a devastating concentration of force.
At the start of your Charge phase, select one friendly SOLAR WATCH INFANTRY unit within 6" of this WARLORD. Until the end of the phase, that unit is eligible to charge in a turn in which it Advanced.RELIC: SWIFTSILVER TALON
Wrought from lightweight zephyrgeldt alloys, this remarkable spear is also imbued with a ferociously predatory machine spirit.
SOLAR WATCH model equipped with a guardian spear only. The bearer can shoot and charge in a turn in which it Fell Back. This Relic replaces a guardian spear and has the following profile:WEAPON | RANGE | TYPE | S | AP | D |
| Swiftsilver talon (shooting) | |||||
| Swiftsilver talon (shooting) | 24" | Rapid Fire 1 | 4 | -2 | 2 |
| Swiftsilver talon (melee) | |||||
| Swiftsilver talon (melee) | Melee | Melee | +2 | -4 | 2 |
Emissaries Imperatus
In the days of the Great Crusade, the Emperor often entrusted crucial messages or artefacts to be borne by his Custodians. It is a duty they still fulfil now, speaking, acting and making war with the absolute authority of the Master of Mankind himself.
Emissaries Imperatus are the first out into the darkness, bringing the light and word of the Emperor wherever they go.
The Emissaries Imperatus hear the word of the Emperor himself. They will fulfil his will no matter the opposition, and brave the darkest regions of the galaxy to complete the tasks given to them.
Where many amongst the Adeptus Custodes hold themselves remote and aloof from the lesser mortals around them, this warlord’s booming oratory and inspirational rhetoric are meant for the ears and hearts of all loyal Imperial servants.
- Add 3" to the range of this WARLORD’s aura abilities to a maximum of 12" (this has already been added to the Voice of the Emperor aura ability below).
- This WARLORD has the following ability: ‘Voice of the Emperor (Aura): While a friendly ADEPTUS CUSTODES or ANATHEMA PSYKANA unit is within 9" of this model, add 1 to the Leadership characteristic of models in that unit.’
RELIC: HALO OF THE TORCHBEARER
This device brings light to the most impenetrable of darknesses, its magnificent gleam so bright that it can strike down foes.
EMISSARIES IMPERATUS model only.- The bearer has the following ability: ‘Halo of the Torchbearer (Aura): While a friendly EMISSARIES IMPERATUS unit is within 3" of this model, it can ignore any or all modifiers to its Move characteristic, Advance rolls and charge rolls.’
- At the start of the Fight phase, roll one D6 for each enemy unit within 3" of this model. On a 3+, that enemy unit suffers 1 mortal wound, or D3 mortal wounds if that unit’s Leadership characteristic is 7 or less.
Stratagems by Phase
ETERNAL PENITENT (Adeptus Custodes – Requisition)
OPEN THE VAULTS (Adeptus Custodes – Requisition)
THE EMPEROR’S HEROES (Adeptus Custodes – Requisition)
VICTOR OF THE BLOOD GAMES (Adeptus Custodes – Requisition)
FROM GOLDEN LIGHT THEY COME (Adeptus Custodes – Strategic Ploy)
Battle Round
DEATH MARK (Adeptus Custodes – Battle Tactic)
INTO THE DARKNESS (Emissaries Imperatus – Battle Tactic)
CREEPING DREAD (Adeptus Custodes – Strategic Ploy)
TALONS OF THE EMPEROR (Adeptus Custodes – Battle Tactic)
MARTIAL DISCRETION (Adeptus Custodes – Strategic Ploy)
RETRIBUTION OF THE MACHINE SPIRIT (Adeptus Custodes – Epic Deed)
UNLEASH THE LIONS (Adeptus Custodes – Strategic Ploy)
WISDOM OF THE MORITOI (Adeptus Custodes – Epic Deed)
ESTEEMED AMALGAM (Emperor’s Chosen – Strategic Ploy)
MANOEUVRE AND FIRE (Adeptus Custodes – Strategic Ploy)
TELEPORT HOMER (Adeptus Custodes – Wargear)
TALONS BARED (Adeptus Custodes – Boarding Actions – Strategic Ploy)
GOLDEN LIGHT OF THE MOIRAIDES (Dread Host – Strategic Ploy)
TANGLEFOOT GRENADE (Adeptus Custodes – Wargear)
RAPID REACTIONS (Adeptus Custodes – Strategic Ploy)
RAPID REACTIONS (Adeptus Custodes – Boarding Actions – Strategic Ploy)
DESPERATION’S PRICE (Adeptus Custodes – Strategic Ploy)
EMPYRIC SEVERANCE (Adeptus Custodes – Strategic Ploy)
PSYK-OUT GRENADE (Adeptus Custodes – Wargear)
PURGATION SWEEP (Adeptus Custodes – Battle Tactic)
SHIELD OF HONOUR (Aquilan Shield – Strategic Ploy)
ARCANE GENETIC ALCHEMY (Adeptus Custodes – Battle Tactic)
COVERED ADVANCE (Adeptus Custodes – Wargear)
THE EMPEROR’S AUSPICE (Adeptus Custodes – Strategic Ploy)
ARCANE GENETIC ALCHEMY (Adeptus Custodes – Boarding Actions – Battle Tactic)
GRIM RESPONSIBILITY (Shadowkeepers – Battle Tactic)
SENSE OF SANCTION (Adeptus Custodes – Boarding Actions – Epic Deed)
TANGLEFOOT GRENADE (Adeptus Custodes – Wargear)
FRATERNITY OF HEROES (Adeptus Custodes – Strategic Ploy)
OATH-BOUND PROTECTORS (Adeptus Custodes – Boarding Actions – Strategic Ploy)
INDOMITABLE GUARDIANS (Adeptus Custodes – Strategic Ploy)
PRAESIDIUM SHIELDWALL (Adeptus Custodes – Battle Tactic)
SWEEPING ADVANCE (Adeptus Custodes – Battle Tactic)
VIGIL UNENDING (Adeptus Custodes – Epic Deed)
AVENGE THE FALLEN (Adeptus Custodes – Battle Tactic)
SLAYERS OF NIGHTMARES (Adeptus Custodes – Battle Tactic)
DUTY BEFORE THE THRONE (Adeptus Custodes – Boarding Actions – Epic Deed)
INDOMITABLE GUARDIANS (Adeptus Custodes – Strategic Ploy)
PRAESIDIUM SHIELDWALL (Adeptus Custodes – Battle Tactic)
SWEEPING ADVANCE (Adeptus Custodes – Battle Tactic)
VIGIL UNENDING (Adeptus Custodes – Epic Deed)
AVENGE THE FALLEN (Adeptus Custodes – Battle Tactic)
SLAYERS OF NIGHTMARES (Adeptus Custodes – Battle Tactic)
DUTY BEFORE THE THRONE (Adeptus Custodes – Boarding Actions – Epic Deed)
INDOMITABLE ENGINES (Adeptus Custodes – Epic Deed)
SHOULDER THE MANTLE (Adeptus Custodes – Strategic Ploy)
DUTY BEFORE THE THRONE (Adeptus Custodes – Boarding Actions – Epic Deed)
EARNING OF A NAME (Adeptus Custodes – Epic Deed)
THE EAGLE’S STRIKE (Solar Watch – Strategic Ploy)
Stratagems
If your army includes any ADEPTUS CUSTODES or ANATHEMA PSYKANA Detachments (excluding Auxiliary Support, Super-heavy Auxiliary or Fortification Network Detachments), you have access to these Stratagems, and can spend CPs to use them. When one of these Stratagems instructs you to select a unit from your army, replace all instances of <SHIELD HOST> on that Stratagem (if any) with the name of the shield host that your selected unit is assigned to.
The Adeptus Custodes are individually engineered on a molecular level using secrets of genetic alchemy that render them virtual demigods in battle.
Custodes riding jetbikes smash apart their foes without slowing, racing to new positions as soon as they’ve broken through.
When units of Custodes form a wall with their praesidium shields, the enemy can do little to break through.
When Vigilators mark a target for death, its destruction is assured.
The loss of a Custodian is commemorated by the tolling of the Bell of Lost Souls on Terra, and by their comrades’ bloody vengeance on the battlefield.
- If that unit is below Starting Strength but not below Half-strength, add 1 to the Attacks characteristic of models in that unit.
- If that unit is below Half-strength, add 2 to the Attacks characteristic of models in that unit instead.
In an age plagued by monstrous foes, when primordial horrors from the darkest void circle Humanity's dying light, still the Adeptus Custodes stand strong!
The Talons of the Emperor strike with deadly unity.
When set upon by the foe, Witchseekers stop at nothing to bring them down with torrents of burning promethium.
Only in death does duty end, and the Custodes are determined that every second of their lives will be spent committed to the Emperor.
Each fallen champion who rests within the sarcophagus of a Dreadnought has seen a thousand battles and slain foes beyond counting. All such noble warriors are immensely inspiring to Custodes around them.
Inspirational Warrior (Aura): While a friendly <SHIELD HOST> CORE unit is within 6" of this model, each time a model in that unit makes an attack, re-roll a hit roll of 1.
Aggressive Precision (Aura): While a friendly <SHIELD HOST> CORE unit is within 6" of this model, each time a model in that unit makes an attack, re-roll a wound roll of 1.
There are many tales of machine spirits wreaking havoc on the foe, even after their crew are slain and their critical systems are failing.
The belligerency of some Adeptus Custodes machine spirits makes them unyielding foes to face.
When a Custodian carries out a magnificent deed, he might earn a new name for his efforts.
- Select one trait of a shield host fighting style that unit does not have. Until the end of the battle, that unit gains that trait (in addition to any other fighting styles it has gained).
- Select one stance of one martial ka’tah. Until the end of the battle, that unit always benefits from that stance (even if a martial ka’tah is not active for your army).
In dire need, the warriors of the Adeptus Custodes bear into battle weapons not used since the siege of the Imperial Palace.
Champions of the Talons of the Emperor could lead entire armies.
What foe can withstand a warrior who has overcome the defences of Holy Terra itself?
Custodians tainted by dishonour seek penance through voluntary entombment in a Dreadnought's sarcophagus.
- Add 1 to that unit’s Attacks characteristic.
- You can re-roll charge rolls made for that unit. If you could already re-roll charge rolls made that unit (e.g. if it has the Instruments of the Emperor’s Wrath fighting style) add 1 to charge rolls made for that unit instead.
Any Custodian would place himself in peril to protect his brothers without a moment’s hesitation.
Adeptus Custodes fight in whatever manner necessary to achieve victory.
Custodians will not be moved from their objective.
Heroic bands of Allarus Custodians engage armies in fierce battle.
A comrade always stands ready to take a fallen leader's place.
The Custodes never take the pressure off their foes, maintaining punishing fire even as they manoeuvre to new positions.
To overcome the Null-Maidens’ aura, enemy psykers overstretch themselves with horrible consequences.
When the eye of the Emperor is upon his champions, no foul trickery of the foe can prevail.
Through use of ancient Godstrike-pattern teleportariums, the Custodians can deploy straight into the heart of battle.
The mere presence of Null-Maidens quashes psychic manifestations.
Foes shrink from the Null-Maidens' unsettling presence.
As Custodes push back the enemy in melee, they gun them down with their guardian spears.
Deploying their smoke launchers, transports screen themselves from the enemy.
These rare grenades cause localised distortions in gravity, space and time that send the enemy stumbling in disarray.
This equipment produces a signal that can lock on to armour and ensure warriors teleport exactly where needed.
Psyk-out grenades are produced using an extremely rare substance thought to be a by-product of the esoteric processes that sustain the Astronomican. Upon detonation, each grenade scatters a dense cloud of psi-refractive particles across the target area.
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Master of the Stances
This Captain-Commander takes weapon mastery to the highest level. He has become the wargear he wields, and they have become him. All Custodes who follow him seek to learn from his skills and follow his lead.
In your Command phase, select one ADEPTUS CUSTODES CORE or ADEPTUS CUSTODES CHARACTER unit within 6" of this model. Until the start of your next Command phase, that unit benefits from both stances of your current ka’tah. This model can only use this ability if every unit from your army has the ADEPTUS CUSTODES keyword (excluding ANATHEMA PSYKANA, AGENT OF THE IMPERIUM and UNALIGNED units).Unstoppable Destroyer
The Captain-Commander is implacable on the field, the Emperor’s will made manifest. No foe can hope to stop this warrior achieving his goals.
Each time this model makes a pile-in or consolidation move, it can move an additional 1". Each time this model makes a pile-in or Heroic Intervention move, it can move in any direction, and can do so even if it is already touching an enemy model, so long as it finishes the move within Engagement Range of an enemy unit.Bane of Abominations
This Captain-Commander has earned many names destroying vicious monsters, mighty champions and powerful war machines.
Each time this model makes a melee attack against a MONSTER, VEHICLE or CHARACTER unit, add 1 to the wound roll.Defiant to the Last
The harder the battle, the more resolute this Captain-Commander becomes.
- If this model has less than its starting number of wounds but more than half, add 1 to its Attacks characteristic.
- If this model has half or less than half of its starting number of wounds, add 2 to its Attacks characteristic.
Fierce Conqueror
This Captain-Commander has trained extensively to face multiple foes at once, knowing that the Custodes will always be outnumbered.
Each time this model is selected to fight, after it piles in, if it is within 2" of six or more enemy models, then until that fight is resolved, add 2 to the Attacks characteristic of this model.Ceaseless Hunter
This Captain-Commander never relents in the pursuit of his quarry any apparent withdrawal he makes merely brings death to his foe sooner.
This model is eligible to declare a charge with in a turn in which it Fell Back.Tip of the Spear
This Captain-Commander leads from the front, determined to be the first onto any battlefield and to claim the maiden kill. He storms into the fray at incredible speed, smashing through his foes.
Each time this model makes an attack, if it made a charge move or performed a Heroic Intervention this turn, you can re-roll hit rolls and wound rolls of 1.Warlord Traits
If an ADEPTUS CUSTODES CHARACTER model is your WARLORD, you can use the Adeptus Custodes Warlord Traits table below to determine what Warlord Trait they have. You can either roll one D6 to randomly generate one, or you can select one.
When you have determined a Warlord Trait for an ADEPTUS CUSTODES CHARACTER model, replace all instances of the <SHIELD HOST> keyword in their Warlord Trait (if any) with the name of the shield host that your model is assigned to.
If an ANATHEMA PSYKANA CHARACTER model is your WARLORD, you can use the Anathema Psykana Warlord Traits table below to determine what Warlord Trait they have. You can either roll one D3 to randomly generate one, or you can select one.
Adeptus Custodes Warlord Traits
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| 1 | MASTER OF MARTIAL STRATEGY This warlord is immeasurably accomplished in the arts of war and in the Adeptus Custodes’ fighting formations.
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| 2 | CHAMPION OF THE IMPERIUM This warlord is amongst the finest champions in the entire Imperium, and their presence inspires all nearby to acts of heroism.
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| 3 | SUPERIOR CREATION The cellular alchemy that went into the creation of this heroic warrior has rendered him breathtakingly resilient. Each time this WARLORD would lose a wound, roll one D6: on a a 5+, that wound is not lost. |
| 4 | IMPREGNABLE MIND No blandishment or invasion by the enemy can overcome the fortress of this warlord's mind, and his strength of will can crush that of lesser beings.
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| 5 | RADIANT MANTLE The holy light of the Emperor himself glows around this magnificent warrior in a sublime halo. Enemies are blinded by its glory, forced to recoil in pain and terror. Each time an attack is made against this WARLORD, subtract 1 from that attack’s hit roll. |
| 6 | PEERLESS WARRIOR With every strike, this warlord proves himself the master of one-to-one combat against even the most terrifying foes.
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Anathema Psykana Warlord Traits
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| 1 | OBLIVION KNIGHT Oblivion Knights are among the most powerful and experienced of the Sisters of Silence. Many have fought against and defeated numerous alpha-level psykers.
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| 2 | SILENT JUDGE (AURA) This warlord has condemned countless numbers to death in her mission to root out the psyker and punish those concealing them. In battle she is cold, calculated and remorseless. While an enemy unit is within 3" of this WARLORD:
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| 3 | MISTRESS OF PERSECUTION (AURA) This warlord is a supreme huntress who has captured and purged countless psykers in the bowels of hive worlds, the hidden dens of criminal warlords and on planets in the throes of heretical rebellion. While a friendly ANATHEMA PSYKANA INFANTRY unit is within 6 " of this WARLORD:
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Named Characters and Warlord Traits
If one of the following characters gains a Warlord Trait, they must have the one shown below. Note that if TRAJANN VALORIS gains a Warlord Trait, he must have the Champion of the Imperium Warlord Trait. If he gains a second Warlord Trait (as described on his datasheet), he also has the Master of Martial Strategy Warlord Trait.| CHARACTER | WARLORD TRAIT |
| Aleya | Oblivion Knight |
| Trajann Valoris | Champion of the Imperium, Master of Martial Strategy |
| Valerian | Peerless Warrior |
Chapter Approved Rules
If every model from your army (excluding AGENT OF THE IMPERIUM and UNALIGNED models) has the ADEPTUS CUSTODES and/or ANATHEMA PSYKANA keyword, and your WARLORD has the ADEPTUS CUSTODES or ANATHEMA PSYKANA keyword, you can, if you are playing a matched play battle that instructs you to select secondary objectives (e.g. a mission from the Eternal War mission pack in the Warhammer 40,000 Core Book), select one of them to be from the Adeptus Custodes and Anathema Psykana secondary objectives listed below.
Like all other secondary objectives, each of the secondary objectives listed below has a category, and they follow all the normal rules for secondary objectives (for example, when you select secondary objectives, you cannot choose more than one from each category, you can score no more than 15 victory points from each secondary objective you select during the mission etc.).
No Mercy, No Respite
The power of Terra is displayed when His most loyal warriors emerge from an enemy’s attack unscathed, and cut down their foes in response.
Battlefield Supremacy
The Adeptus Custodes are vigilance incarnate - unwavering sentinels that stand guard over the Master of Mankind and His realm.
Purge the Enemy
When the very worst of the galaxy's abominations take to the battlefield, the Adeptus Custodes step forward to send them back into the abyss.
At the end of the battle, calculate how many victory points (to a minimum of 0) you score for this objective as follows:
- 5 victory points if the unit you selected to be marked for death was destroyed.
- 5 victory points if the unit you selected to be marked for death was destroyed as a result of a melee attack made by an ADEPTUS CUSTODES or ANATHEMA PSYKANA unit from your army.
- 5 victory points if both of the above are true and the unit you selected to be marked for death was destroyed more than 6" away from your deployment zone.
- -2 victory points for each unit from your army that the unit you selected to be marked for death destroyed.
Crusade Rules
In this section you’ll find additional rules for playing Crusade battles with Adeptus Custodes and Sisters of Silence, such as Agendas, Battle Traits and Crusade Relics that are bespoke to ADEPTUS CUSTODES and ANATHEMA PSYKANA units. You can find out more about Crusade armies in the Warhammer 40,000 Core Book.
Agendas
If your Crusade army includes any ADEPTUS CUSTODES or ANATHEMA PSYKANA units, you can select an Agenda from the Adeptus Custodes Agendas, listed below. This is a new category of Agendas, and follows all the normal rules for Agendas (for example, when you select Agendas, you cannot choose more than one from each category).The Custodes are never satisfied with their skills, always seeking to improve them in service to the Emperor.
- That unit has not been destroyed.
- You control an objective marker that is outside of your deployment zone and that unit is in range of it.
- That unit’s combat tally of enemy units destroyed during the battle is one or more.
- That unit has the highest combat tally from your army of enemy units destroyed during the battle (or is tied for the highest).
Artefacts that pose a threat to the Emperor must be captured and sent to the Dark Cells.
If you selected this Agenda, INFANTRY units from your army can attempt the following action:
Runic Lock (Action): One INFANTRY unit from your army can start to perform this action at the end of your Movement phase if it is in range of, and you control, the objective marker that you must secure for the Dark Cells. This action is completed at the start of your next Command phase or at the end of the battle (whichever comes sooner). If this action is successfully completed, that objective marker has been locked. It is no longer locked if your opponent controls that objective marker at the end of their turn or at the end of the battle (whichever comes sooner).
Your units gain experience points as follows:
- At the end of the battle, if you control the objective marker that you must secure for the Dark Cells, you can select one ADEPTUS CUSTODES unit from your army that can control objective markers and is in range of that objective marker to gain 2 experience points.
- If the objective marker that you must secure for the Dark Cells is locked, you can select one ADEPTUS CUSTODES unit from your army that completed the Runic Lock action to gain 2 experience points.
- If you gain experience points from both of the above, your WARLORD gains 2 experience points.
Psykers must be captured, whether to protect the Imperium from dangers or to fuel the Astronomican.
Capture for the Black Ships (Action): One or more ANATHEMA PSYKANA INFANTRY units from your army can start to perform this action at the end of your Movement phase. Each unit from your army that starts to perform this action must be within 3" of the centre of a different one of your Great Tithe markers. The action is completed at the end of your turn. If this action is completed, remove that Great Tithe marker.
Each unit gains 3 experience points for every mark on its Great Tithe tally (to a maximum of 6 experience points). In addition, if any units from your army earn experience points from this Agenda, you gain 1 Requisition point.
Custodes who wear the black of failure will always attempt to atone for their actions in battle.
- If that unit’s combat tally of enemy units destroyed during the battle is one or more.
- If that unit’s combat tally of enemy units destroyed during the battle is three or more.
- If that unit has the highest combat tally from your army of enemy units destroyed during the battle (or is tied for the highest).
A devastating victory is a great deterrent to potential foes.
Requisitions
If your Crusade force includes any ADEPTUS CUSTODES units, you can spend Requisition points (RPs) on any of the following Requisitions in addition to those presented in the Warhammer 40,000 Core Book.Though an honorific more than an official rank, those named Captain-Commander richly deserve the accolade for their martial and strategic mastery.
In the most dire of circumstances, the Custodes will draw artefacts and relics from the vaults in order to defeat the most dangerous foes.
- Select one Artefact of the Vaults. That model gains that Artefact of the Vaults until your Crusade force completes its active imperative or abandons its endeavour. Your Crusade force can only have one Artefact of the Vaults at once. You can only select this option if your Crusade force is claiming Magisterium Lex Ultima.
- Remove one Relic that model has and use the Relic Requisition without spending any Requisition points.
Should a Custodian carry out a great and noble deed, he earns a new name.
- Select one stance of one martial ka’tah. That unit always benefits from that stance (even if a ka’tah is not active for your army).
- Select one trait of a shield host fighting style that unit cannot have. Each time that unit gains its shield host fighting style for a battle, it also gains that trait.
As a reward for deeds in battle, Custodians are marked for greatness, earning new titles and roles.
Battle Traits
When an ADEPTUS CUSTODES or ANATHEMA PSYKANA unit gains a Battle Trait, you can use one of the tables below instead of one of the tables in the Warhammer 40,000 Core Book to determine what Battle Trait the unit has gained. To do so, roll one D6 and consult the appropriate table, or choose a Battle Trait from the appropriate table that tells the best narrative for your unit. All the normal rules for Battle Traits apply (e.g. a unit cannot have the same Battle Trait more than once). As with any Battle Honour, make a note on the unit’s Crusade card when it gains a Battle Trait and increase its Crusade points accordingly, as described in the Warhammer 40,000 Core Book.
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Shadow Throne Battle Traits
When an ADEPTUS CUSTODES unit gains a Battle Trait, you can use one of the tables below to determine what Battle Trait the unit has gained. To do so, roll one D3 and consult the appropriate table to randomly determine what Battle Trait the unit gains, or choose one from the appropriate table that tells the best narrative for your unit. All the normal rules for Battle Traits apply (e.g. a unit cannot have the same Battle Trait more than once). As with any Battle Honour, make a note on the unit’s Crusade card when it gains a Battle Trait and increase its Crusade points accordingly, as described in the Warhammer 40,000 Core Book.
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Magisterium Lex Ultima
As far back as records exist of the Adeptus Custodes, they have held the Magisterium Lex Ultima, making them answerable to only one - the Emperor. Such a mark of office holds them above all law and command save for the direct authority of the Master of Mankind, and affords them the incontestable jurisdiction to pursue imperative endeavours as they feel is appropriate.When you commence an endeavour, you must determine its three imperatives from the tables below. To determine an imperative, you can randomly generate one or select the one that best fits the narrative of your endeavour. To randomly generate one, roll one D6 to determine a table below, then another D6 to determine an imperative from that table. You cannot determine the same imperative for each endeavour more than once (if randomly determined, roll again until a new imperative is determined). Once you have determined each of your imperatives, make a note of them (and the order in which they were generated) in the Crusade Goals section of your Order of Battle. Your endeavour has now commenced and you must complete its imperatives one at a time, starting with the first imperative you determined (this is known as the active imperative).
At the end of a battle, if you have completed the active imperative, remove that imperative from your Crusade Goals. The next imperative you determined is now active for subsequent battles. Once you have completed all of your endeavour’s imperatives, you can claim an Endeavour Reward, and can then claim Magisterium Lex Ultima once more.
You can abandon an endeavour at the end of a battle. In addition, if you have not completed all of your endeavour’s imperatives within nine battles of claiming Magisterium Lex Ultima, that endeavour is abandoned. When an endeavour is abandoned, you must select a Dishonour, and can then claim Magisterium Lex Ultima once more.
Imperatives (D6 1-3)
| 1 | His Domain |
| Keep his realms pure! | |
| Complete two battles in which you earned experience points from Battlefield Supremacy Agendas. | |
| 2 | Mortalis |
| Slay the abominations! | |
| Complete two battles in which you earned experience points from Purge the Enemy Agendas. | |
| 3 | Wrath of the Emperor |
| End them all! | |
| Complete two battles in which you earned experience points from the Judgement Delivered Agenda or No Mercy, No Respite Agendas. | |
| 4 | Shadowed Directive |
| Move swiftly. Move silently. | |
| Complete two battles in which you earned experience points from the Bound for the Dark Cells Agenda or Shadow Operations Agendas. | |
| 5 | Destroy the Abomination |
| End the witches and eradicate their magicks. | |
| Complete two battles in which you earned experience points from the Great Tithe Agenda or Warpcraft Agendas. | |
| 6 | Crushing Offensive |
| Overwhelm them. Leave no trace of their miserable existence. | |
| Win a battle by more than 10 victory points. | |
Imperatives (D6 4-6)
| 1 | Guardians of the Throne and His Realm |
| The stars are His, and His alone. | |
At the end of a battle, both of the following must be true:
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| 2 | Martial Supremacy |
| They outnumber us ten to one. Not even close to a fair fight for them. | |
| At the end of a battle, at least twice as many enemy units were destroyed in that battle than friendly units. | |
| 3 | Cut Off The Head |
| Remove the head and the body will fall. | |
| At the end of a battle, an enemy WARLORD has been destroyed. | |
| 4 | Annihilation |
| They have earned our wrath. Annihilation is the punishment. | |
| At the end of a battle, every enemy unit has been destroyed, is below Half-strength or, if it is a single model unit, has less than half its starling number of wounds remaining. | |
| 5 | Breakthrough |
| Smash their lines, drive them to rout. | |
| At the end of a battle, have more friendly units wholly within your opponent’s deployment zone than enemy units (in both cases, AIRCRAFT units and units with the Fortification Battlefield Role are excluded). | |
| 6 | Inspirational Example |
| Lead from the front. | |
| Destroy two or more enemy units in a battle as a result of melee attacks made by one ADEPTUS CUSTODES CHARACTER unit from your army. | |
Endeavour Rewards
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Dishonour (D3)
If your Crusade force has claimed Magisterium Lex Ultima but an endeavour is abandoned, you must determine a Dishonour from the table below. You can randomly determine one by rolling one D3, or you can select the one that best fits the narrative of your Crusade force.| 1 | Command in Question |
| The Shield-Captain must earn back the respect of his fellow Custodes. | |
| Select one SHIELD-CAPTAIN unit in your Order of Battle. That unit gains the Honour Blemished and Loss of Reputation Battle Scars. If your Order of Battle does not contain any SHIELD-CAPTAIN units, re-roll this result. | |
| 2 | Order of Atonement |
| Only on the battlefield can this force atone for its failings. | |
| Halve the number of experience points (rounding down) that units in your Crusade force earn for a number of battles equivalent to the number of your endeavour’s imperatives that were not completed (the previous battle counts as the first of such battles). | |
| 3 | Petition the Tower of Hegemon |
| Despite having warriors enough for its task, this force has requested aid from the Tower of Hegemon. | |
| Reduce your Requisition points to 0. You cannot gain Requisition points for completing a battle from a number of battles equivalent to the number of imperatives of your endeavour that were not completed (the previous battle counts as the first of such battles). Note that you can still gain Requisition points from other means, e.g. a mission’s Victor Bonus. | |
Crusade Relics
When an ADEPTUS CUSTODES CHARACTER or ANATHEMA PSYKANA CHARACTER unit gains a Crusade Relic, you can instead select one of the Relics listed below. All the usual rules for selecting Crusade Relics, as described in the Warhammer 40,000 Core Book, apply.Artificer Relics
An ADEPTUS CUSTODES CHARACTER model can be given one of the following Artificer Relics instead of one of the ones presented in the Warhammer 40,000 Core Book.Aurulent Warding Auramite can be etched with protective wards. Few have the skills or knowledge to amend the Custodes' armour in such a way, and the process takes many months to complete. Once per turn, you can re-roll a saving throw made for the bearer. |
Emperor’s Light Said to have been crafted from a crystallised shard of the Emperor’s glorious light, this masterwork misericordia has been borne into battle by three separate Captain-Generals. It is said to flood the heart of its victim with searing holy radiance, and is an object of dread to traitors and heretics alike. Model equipped with a misericordia only. This Relic replaces a misericordia and has the following profile:
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Antiquity Relics
An ANATHEMA PSYKANA CHARACTER model of Heroic rank or higher can be given the following Antiquity Relics instead of one of the ones presented in the Warhammer 40,000 Core Book. Add 1 to a unit’s total Crusade points for each Antiquity Relic it has - this is in addition to the +1 from gaining a Battle Honour, for a total of +2.Veracity, the Sword of Oblivion Not only the symbol of the High Commander of the Silent Sisters, this blade is the pattern upon which all executioner greatblades were built. The substance of the blade is capable of cutting any material without the need of a power field or disruption generator. It is an enigma to all save Veracity’s first famed wielder - the Emperor himself. KNIGHT-CENTURA equipped with an executioner greatblade only. This Relic replaces an executioner greatblade and has the following profile:
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Legendary Relics
An ADEPTUS CUSTODES CHARACTER model of Legendary rank can be given one of the following Legendary Relics instead of one of the ones presented in the Warhammer 40,000 Core Book. In addition, in order to give a model a Legendary Relic, you must also pay 1 Requisition point (if you do not have enough Requisition points, you cannot give that model a Legendary Relic). Add 2 to a unit’s total Crusade points for each Legendary Relic it has this is in addition to the +1 from gaining a Battle Honour, for a total of +3.Lucent Aureole This gleaming halo is a unique ancient artefact fitted with an extremely powerful conversion field that offers heightened protection to the wearer. The bearer has a 3+ invulnerable save. |
Apollonian Spear The Apollonian Spear was the guardian spear wielded by Constantin Valdor, the first Captain-General of the Custodes. After his disappearance, the spear was placed in the vaults of Terra. Only rarely now, in the most terrible of circumstances, is it brought from there and wielded by the mightiest heroes. Model equipped with a guardian spear only. This Relic replaces a guardian spear and has the following profiles:
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Artefacts of the Vaults
Each time an ADEPTUS CUSTODES CHARACTER model from your army gains an Artefact of the Vaults, select one from this section. Named characters and VEHICLE models cannot be given an Artefact of the Vaults.
Make a note on the unit’s Crusade card each time it gains an Artefact of the Vaults and add 1 to its total Crusade points. Artefacts of the Vaults can be removed before or after a battle, and are removed when your Crusade force completes its active imperative or abandons its endeavour. In such cases, adjust that unit’s Crusade card accordingly (such as subtracting 1 from its total Crusade points).
ARAE- SHRIKE A counter-intelligence device that twists and distorts electromagnetic signals, arae-shrikes are considered blasphemous in principle and arcane function by the Adeptus Mechanicus, and persist only in the hands of the Emperor's retinue. By the use of malifica-djinn and hostile blight-code, they pervert data-readouts with lying reports and malign falsehoods, and what they cannot deceive, they simply blind and deafen with a shrieking multi-frequency cacophony.
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MORTIS GYRE The Mortis Gyre is an orb of energy that, when activated, seeks out its victim and rapidly embeds itself into their consciousness. The victim is shown a horrifying vision of their impending doom, and before they can wrestle their mind back under control, a killing blow is delivered to send them to that fate. Once per battle, when the bearer is selected to fight, it can activate the Mortis Gyre. If it does so, until that fight is resolved, each time it makes a melee attack, invulnerable saving throws cannot be made against that attack. |
TWILIGHT PALLIUM What appears to be a cloak of office can be activated to envelop the bearer in the very fabric of its surrounding reality, allowing them to traverse atomically with a thought and re-emerge with a blink. Once per battle, at the end of any of your phases, the bearer can use the Twilight Pallium. If it does so, remove the bearer from the battlefield and set it up again more than 1" away from any enemy models. The bearer is not eligible to charge in a turn in which it was set up in this manner unless it is more than 9" away from any enemy models. |
ANATHEMATIC DIADEM A circlet of blackness that darkens the soul, this artefact draws a null cloud over the bearer that abates psykers caught under its squall. The bearer has the following aura ability:
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AMELIORATION PAIL Within this gilded vessel lies an essence that exists on no record a life-giving liquid of rejuvenation for which there is no known source. Each drop consumed is a symbol of the slow decay of the Imperium, thus those that sip from the Amelioration Pail do so with the knowledge that, while their body heals, their Master's realm dwindles. Once per battle, in your Command phase, the bearer can regain up to D6 lost wounds. |
AURIFEROUS ORB The Auriferous Orb appears to be a sphere of solid gold, but its simple beauty belies its dangers. When it detonates, it unleashes beams of such pure, radiating light that it kills those enemies of the Emperor it does not blind. The bearer gains the following weapon:
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EPOCH AUSPICE The Epoch Auspice resembles an unremarkable book - with its battered cover and worn pages - but this appearance hides the strange technologies bound within that allow the bearer create a temporal bubble around themselves and nearby allies. Once per battle, at the start of the first battle round or in your Command phase, the bearer can deploy the Epoch Auspice. If it does so, until the start of your next Command phase, while a friendly INFANTRY or BIKER unit is within 3" of the bearer, each time a ranged attack is made against that friendly unit, if the attacker is more than 12" away, subtract 1 from that attack’s wound roll. |
Shadow Throne Crusade Relics
When an ADEPTUS CUSTODES CHARACTER model gains a Crusade Relic, you can instead select one of the Relics listed below. All the usual rules for selecting Crusade Relics, as described in the Warhammer 40,000 Core Book, apply.Artificer Relics
An ADEPTUS CUSTODES CHARACTER model can be given the following Artificer Relic instead of one of the ones presented in the Warhammer 40,000 Core Book.Auspice Mantle The bearer’s cloak is weaved with sophisticated technology that when engaged emits a glowing aura. Its shining rays of brilliance confuse and confound the enemy, unable to pinpoint their target until they are within close proximity. This bearer cannot be selected as the target of a ranged attack unless the attacking model is within 12" of it. |
Antiquity Relics
An ADEPTUS CUSTODES CHARACTER model of Heroic rank or higher can be given the following Antiquity Relic instead of one of the ones presented in the Warhammer 40,000 Core Book. Add 1 to a unit’s total Crusade points for each Antiquity Relic it has - this is in addition to the +1 from gaining a Battle Honour, for a total of +2.Misery’s Burden This misericordia is symbolically bestowed to the most resolute of warriors, for he who wields it is a constant reminder of the Adeptus Custodes greatest failing. Model equipped with a misericordia only. This Relic replaces a misericordia and has the following profile:
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Battle Scars
When an ADEPTUS CUSTODES CORE or ADEPTUS CUSTODES CHARACTER unit gains a Battle Scar, you can select the relevant Battle Scar below instead of determining one from the Warhammer 40,000 Core Book. All the normal rules for Battle Scars apply (e.g. a unit cannot have the same Battle Scar more than once). As with any Battle Scar, make a note on the unit’s Crusade card, but unlike other Battle Scars, do not decrease a unit’s Crusade points for acquiring one of the Battle Scars listed below.Atonement in Battle
When the Custodes believe themselves to have made an error in judgement, or to have failed in any way, they will stop at nothing to atone for their actions.
- In your Charge phase, each time this unit declares a charge, you can only select the closest enemy unit as the target of its charge.
- This unit is eligible to perform Heroic Interventions as if it were a CHARACTER unit.
- If this unit is able perform a Heroic Intervention, it must do so.
- Each time a model in this unit makes a melee attack, you can re-roll a wound roll of 1.
Honour Blemished
If a Shield-Captain’s honour is in any way blemished, the warrior will fight ferociously to regain his standing amongst his peers.
SHIELD-CAPTAIN unit only.- This unit loses its Inspirational Fighter ability.
- Each time this model makes a melee attack, re-roll a hit roll and wound roll of 1.
Study the Martial Ka’tahs
On occasion, warriors of the Adeptus Custodes will believe they have made an error in their bladework. When this occurs, they redouble their effort to ensure such an event never occurs again, to the exclusion of almost anything else.
INFANTRY unit only.- This unit cannot have the Objective Secured ability.
- Each model in this unit counts as one model when determining control of an objective marker.
- When a martial ka’tahs stance is active for your army, this unit treats both of that ka’tahs stances as being active.
Name Generators
You can generate names for your ADEPTUS CUSTODES models using the name generator table below. You can generate additional names at your discretion when they accomplish deeds you feel make them worthy of a new name, such as those described in the Earning of a Name Requisition or the Inspirational Example Endeavour Reward. Below is also a name generator for the Sisters of Silence.
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Boarding Actions
The Adeptus Custodes are the gilded guardians of the Emperor and the most indomitable of the Golden Throne’s emissaries. Along with the sinister witch hunters of the Sisters of Silence, they stand amongst Mankind’s greatest warriors.
Mustering a Boarding Patrol
When mustering a Boarding Patrol, if your Faction is ADEPTUS CUSTODES, then the following rules apply when adding units to your Boarding Patrol Detachment, and they take priority over the ‘mustering a Boarding Patrol’ rules.- All <SHIELD HOST> units in your Boarding Patrol must be from the same Shield Host.
- You can include one Fast Attack slot, but only if it is a WITCHSEEKERS unit.
- You can include a CUSTODIAN WARDENS unit if its Starting Strength is 3 or 6 models. When forming Boarding Squads, if a CUSTODIAN WARDENS unit has a unit size of 6, split it into two units containing 3 models each.
- You can include an ALLARUS CUSTODIANS unit if its Starting Strength is 1, 2 or 3 models. When forming Boarding Squads, you can choose to split an ALLARUS CUSTODIANS unit into multiple units, each containing 1 model.
- You can only add a KNIGHT-CENTURA model if your Boarding Patrol Detachment includes at least one other ANATHEMA PSYKANA unit.
- You cannot upgrade a model in your army to have the Unstoppable Destroyer Captain-Commander ability.
Rules Adaptations
If your Faction is ADEPTUS CUSTODES, then the following rules adaptations apply to Adeptus Custodes rules found in Codex: Adeptus Custodes.- When a PSYKER unit takes a Psychic test, the total is only affected by units with the Daughters of the Abyss rule that are visible to that PSYKER unit.
Enhancements
If your WARLORD has the ADEPTUS CUSTODES or ANATHEMA PSYKANA keyword, then when mustering your Boarding Patrol, they can be given one of the following Enhancements instead of one from Arks of Omen: Abaddon.SHARD OF MAJESTY A single ray of the magnificence that shines from the Golden Throne was refracted and focused upon this auramite helm for a thousand years. Borne into the darkest of environments, the helm is said to shine brightest when direst danger coils most close. Once per battle, before making a saving throw for the bearer, the bearer can activate this Enhancement’s guardian radiance. If it does so, then until the end of the phase, the bearer has a 3+ invulnerable save. |
MANTLE OF SEQUESTERED MOTIONS Woven into a heavy cloak or threaded through the very fabric of armour plating, this mass of psycho-crystalline circuitry thrums with the wisdoms of swordmistresses and master duellists of ages past. A warrior may subconsciously draw upon the Mantle’s inspirational teachings, filling them with an energistic vigour and granting them a speed almost too quick to follow.
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JUDGEMENT OF THE VOID The crawling otherness that bleeds from the most potent of the Silent Sisterhood’s psychic blanks is magnified in the dark and claustrophobic confines of shipboard combat. KNIGHT-CENTURA model only. At the end of your Movement phase, you can select one enemy unit within 9" of and visible to the bearer. Until the start of your next Movement phase, that enemy unit loses the Objective Secured ability. If that unit was performing the Secure Site action (see Arks of Omen: Abaddon), that action fails. |
Boarding Action Stratagems
If your Faction is ADEPTUS CUSTODES, then when playing a Boarding Action game you will have access to the following Stratagems, and can spend CP to use them.The Adeptus Custodes are individually engineered on a molecular level using secrets of genetic alchemy that render them virtual demigods amidst brutal boarding actions.
Only in death does duty end, and the Custodians and Silent Sisters who stand as the Emperors vigilant guard are determined that every second of their lives will be spent committed to him.
Whether via arcane auspicators or their own instinct as hunters of the malefic, the Sisters of Silence are drawn inexorably towards the unclean, seeking them out for sanction even when they cannot see them amidst the maze-like passages of a void ship.
Any Talon of the Emperor would place themselves in peril to protect their comrades without a moment’s hesitation.
As Custodians push back the enemy one bulkhead at a time, they gun them down with their artificer-wrought auric weapons.
With spears and crackling blades poised, the Talons of the Emperor are prepared for any foul foe lurking in the dark, and launch their crushing assault before their opponents can react.
Relics
When a model from your army is given a Relic of Terra, replace all instances of the <SHIELD HOST> keyword in that Relic’s rules (if any) with the name of the shield host that your model is assigned to.
Note that some Relics replace one of the model’s existing items of wargear. Where this is the case, you must, if you are using points values, still pay the cost of the wargear that is being replaced. Write down any Relics of Terra and Relics of the Vigil your models have on your army roster.
Relics of Terra
AURIC AQUILAS
Incorporating forbidden secrets of ancient archeotech from the Dark Age of Technology, Auric Aquilas is a truly magnificent gravitic jetbike. Swift as thought, it bears its rider swiftly into battle.
BIKER model only.- You can re-roll charge rolls made for the bearer. If you could already re-roll charge rolls made the bearer (e.g. the bearer has the Instruments of the Emperor’s Wrath fighting style), add 1 to charge rolls made for the bearer instead.
- In your Movement phase, when the bearer is selected to move, it can boost. If it does so, until the end of the phase, double its Move characteristic, and it is not eligible to shoot or declare a charge with this turn.
CASTELLAN’S MARK
This finely worked pouldron is awarded to whichever living Custodian currently holds the greatest tally of victories in the Blood Games. It is rare, of course, that even the resourceful warriors of the Adeptus Custodes succeed in these endeavours, and so to honour one who has done so more times than any other is only right. He who bears the Castellan’s Mark is guaranteed to be a superlative strategic genius - an expert in spotting and exploiting weaknesses with merciless efficiency.
At the start of the first battle round, you can select up to two friendly <SHIELD HOST> units. Remove those units from the battlefield, then set them up anywhere on the battlefield that is wholly within your deployment zone. If the mission uses the Strategic Reserves rules, any of those units can be placed into Strategic Reserves without having to spend any additional CPs, regardless of how many units are already in Strategic Reserves. If both players have abilities that redeploy units, roll off; the winner chooses who redeploys their units first.EAGLE’S EYE
This magnificent helm incorporates sensorium-gheists, trapped within micro-reliquaries and compelled to shriek their technomantic warnings to the wearer whenever danger threatens.
INFANTRY model only.- Add 1 to the Wounds characteristic of the bearer.
- Once per battle, before making a saving throw for the bearer, the bearer can activate this helm’s sensorium-gheists. If it does so, then until the end of the phase, the bearer has a 3+ invulnerable save.
FULMINARIS AGGRESSOR
This vexilla was fashioned after the fall of Goge Vandire to honour the wrath of the Emperor in punishing traitors and tyrants. Its microthundercoil generatorum crackles with barely restrained power that arcs out to annihilate nearby foes.
VEXILUS PRAETOR model only. The bearer gains the following ability: ‘Fulminaris Aggressor (Aura): While a friendly <SHIELD HOST> CORE or <SHIELD HOST> CHARACTER unit is within 6" of this model, each time a model in that unit makes an attack, the target does not receive the benefits of Heavy or Light Cover against that attack.’GATEKEEPER
This potent weapon thrums with barely contained power. Its machine spirits are capable of near-prescient predictive targeting, allowing the wielder to mow down the enemy before they can come within blade’s reach.
Model equipped with a guardian spear only. This Relic replaces a guardian spear and has the following profile:WEAPON | RANGE | TYPE | S | AP | D |
| Gatekeeper (shooting) | |||||
| Gatekeeper (shooting) | 24" | Rapid Fire 2 | 5 | -2 | 2 |
Abilities (shooting): Each time a ranged attack is made with this weapon, that attack automatically hits the target. | |||||
| Gatekeeper (melee) | |||||
| Gatekeeper (melee) | Melee | Melee | +2 | -3 | 2 |
OBLITERATUM
This dread vambrace weapon incorporates several forbidden technologies whose possession would be death to any beyond the Adeptus Custodes. It fires concentrated antimatter, compressed within splinterglass canisters that shatter upon impact. Victims are annihilated on a molecular level - vanishing in terrifying eruptions - by the night-black blasts caused by this weapon’s fire.
Model equipped with a balistus grenade launcher only. This Relic replaces a balistus grenade launcher and has the following profile:WEAPON | RANGE | TYPE | S | AP | D |
| Obliteratum | |||||
| Obliteratum | 18" | Assault 1 | 10 | -4 | D3+3 |
PRAETORIAN PLATE
This suit of Allarus Terminator armour - itself a handcrafted relic of great antiquity - has been adapted to incorporate a still more ancient empyric beacon and archeotech teleport-shunter that allows its wearer to leap directly through the warp, to the aid of those he is sworn to defend.
TERMINATOR model only.- Add 1 to the bearer’s Toughness characteristic.
- Once per battle, in the Heroic Interventions step of your opponent’s Charge phase, if the bearer is not within Engagement Range of any enemy units, it can perform a teleport-shunt. Remove the bearer from the battlefield and set it up within 3" of a friendly unit (excluding VEHICLE units) and within Engagement Range of an enemy unit. If that is not possible, it cannot perform the teleport-shunt. The bearer cannot perform a Heroic Intervention in the same turn in which it performs a teleport-shunt.
VEILED BLADE
An ancient weapon that burns with a bitterly cold and dark energy, the Veiled blade is bestowed upon a Custodian who has vowed to recover that which should remain hidden from Humanity, and return it to the Dark Cells.
Model equipped with a sentinel blade only. This Relic replaces a sentinel blade and has the following profile:WEAPON | RANGE | TYPE | S | AP | D |
| Veiled blade (shooting) | |||||
| Veiled blade (shooting) | 12" | Pistol 2 | 4 | -1 | 2 |
| Veiled blade (melee) | |||||
| Veiled blade (melee) | Melee | Melee | +1 | -4 | 2 |
Abilities (melee): Each time the bearer fights, it makes 2 additional attacks with this weapon. | |||||
WRATH ANGELIS
This ancient and expertly crafted vexilla was created for the battle against the Orks upon the world of Ullanor. During that conflict, pinpoint fire support was key to victory. Thus, this vexilla incorporates a multi-spectral targeting shrine that links to warships in orbit and guides in trans-atmospheric strikes with remarkable accuracy.
VEXILUS PRAETOR model only. Once per battle, in your Command phase, if the bearer is on the battlefield, select one point on the battlefield and place a marker on that point. At the start of your next Command phase, roll one D6 for each unit within 6" of the centre of that marker, adding 1 if the unit being rolled for is within 3" of the centre of the marker and subtracting 1 if the unit being rolled for is a CHARACTER. On a 2-5, that unit suffers D3 mortal wounds; on a 6+, that unit suffers D6 mortal wounds. The marker is then removed.Relics of the Vigil
ENHANCED VOIDSHEEN CLOAK
Now rare, enhanced voidsheen cloaks were worn by commanders of the Sisters of Silence during the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy. They are made from micro-vitrious mesh designed to diffract and absorb attacks, and include inbuilt refractor fields.
- The bearer has a 4+ invulnerable save.
- Each time an attack is made against the bearer, subtract 1 from that attack’s hit roll and wound roll.
EXCRUCIATUS FLAMER
The Sisters of Silence are in possession of all manner of rare wargear issued to them for their unique modus operandi. This includes fuels for flamers that burn hotter and longer - for some foes standard promethium is not enough to stop them.
Model equipped with a witchseeker flamer only. This Relic replaces a witchseeker flamer and has the following profile:WEAPON | RANGE | TYPE | S | AP | D |
| Excruciatus flamer | |||||
| Excruciatus flamer | 12" | Assault 6 | 6 | -3 | 1 |
Abilities: Each time an attack is made with this weapon, that attack automatically hits the target. | |||||
RAPTOR BLADE
The Raptor Guard were once a proud order of the Silent Sisterhood. Though the formation no longer exists as it once did ten thousand years ago, some wargear of its members lives on still. The Raptor blade is one such relic, and is as razor sharp as it was on the day of its forging.
Model equipped with an executioner greatblade only. This Relic replaces an executioner greatblade and has the following profile:WEAPON | RANGE | TYPE | S | AP | D |
| Raptor blade | |||||
| Raptor blade | Melee | Melee | +3 | -4 | 2 |
Wargear Reference
Ranged Weapons
WEAPON | RANGE | TYPE | S | AP | D | ABILITIES |
| Achillus dreadspear (shooting) | ||||||
| Achillus dreadspear (shooting) | 24" | Heavy 2 | 8 | -2 | 3 | - |
| Adrasite spear (shooting) | ||||||
| Adrasite spear (shooting) | 18" | Assault 1 | 5 | -3 | 3 | - |
Adrastus bolt caliver | ||||||
Before selecting targets, select one or both of the profiles below to make attacks with. If you select both, then each time an attack is made with this weapon this phase, subtract 1 from that attack’s hit roll. | ||||||
Adrastus bolt caliver | Before selecting targets, select one or both of the profiles below to make attacks with. If you select both, then each time an attack is made with this weapon this phase, subtract 1 from that attack’s hit roll. | |||||
| - Bolt volley | ||||||
| - Bolt volley | 36" | Assault 3 | 5 | -1 | 2 | - |
| - Disintegration beam | ||||||
| - Disintegration beam | 15" | Assault 1 | 5 | -3 | 3 | - |
+5 Adrathic devastator | ||||||
+5 Adrathic devastator | 18" | Heavy 2 | 6 | -3 | 3 | - |
Arachnus heavy blaze cannon | ||||||
Before selecting targets, select one of the profiles below to make attacks with. | ||||||
Arachnus heavy blaze cannon | Before selecting targets, select one of the profiles below to make attacks with. | |||||
| - Beam | ||||||
| - Beam | 48" | Heavy 1 | 9 | -4 | D3+3 | Each time an attack is made with this profile, if that target is a VEHICLE unit, you can re-roll the wound roll. |
| Each time an attack is made with this profile, if that target is a VEHICLE unit, you can re-roll the wound roll. | ||||||
| - Burst | ||||||
| - Burst | 36" | Heavy 4 | 7 | -2 | 1 | - |
Arachnus magna-blaze cannon | ||||||
Before selecting targets, select one of the profiles below to make attacks with. | ||||||
Arachnus magna-blaze cannon | Before selecting targets, select one of the profiles below to make attacks with. | |||||
| - Beam | ||||||
| - Beam | 72" | Heavy D3 | 14 | -4 | D3+6 | Blast |
| Blast | ||||||
| - Burst | ||||||
| - Burst | 48" | Heavy 3 | 9 | -3 | D3 | - |
+15 Arachnus storm cannon | ||||||
Before selecting targets, select one of the profiles below to make attacks with. | ||||||
+15 Arachnus storm cannon | Before selecting targets, select one of the profiles below to make attacks with. | |||||
| - Beam | ||||||
| - Beam | 36" | Heavy 2 | 8 | -4 | 3 | Each time an attack is made with this profile, if that target is a VEHICLE unit, you can re-roll the wound roll. |
| Each time an attack is made with this profile, if that target is a VEHICLE unit, you can re-roll the wound roll. | ||||||
| - Burst | ||||||
| - Burst | 24" | Heavy 6 | 7 | -2 | 1 | - |
| Balistus grenade launcher | ||||||
| Balistus grenade launcher | 18" | Assault D3 | 5 | -3 | 1 | Blast |
| Blast | ||||||
| Boltgun | ||||||
| Boltgun | 24" | Rapid Fire 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | - |
| Castellan axe (shooting) | ||||||
| Castellan axe (shooting) | 24" | Rapid Fire 1 | 4 | -1 | 2 | - |
| Combi-bolter | ||||||
| Combi-bolter | 24" | Rapid Fire 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | - |
| Galatus warblade (shooting) | ||||||
| Galatus warblade (shooting) | 12" | Heavy 2D6 | 6 | -1 | 1 | Each time an attack is made with this weapon, that attack automatically hits the target. |
| Each time an attack is made with this weapon, that attack automatically hits the target. | ||||||
| Gnosis (shooting) | ||||||
| Gnosis (shooting) | 24" | Rapid Fire 1 | 4 | -1 | 2 | - |
| Guardian spear (shooting) | ||||||
| Guardian spear (shooting) | 24" | Rapid Fire 1 | 4 | -1 | 2 | - |
+0..5 Hunter-killer missile | ||||||
+0..5 Hunter-killer missile | 48" | Heavy 1 | 10 | -2 | D6 | The bearer can only shoot with each hunter-killer missile it is equipped with once per battle. |
| The bearer can only shoot with each hunter-killer missile it is equipped with once per battle. | ||||||
| Hurricane bolter | ||||||
| Hurricane bolter | 24" | Rapid Fire 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | - |
| Iliastus accelerator culverin | ||||||
| Iliastus accelerator culverin | 48" | Heavy 4 | 7 | -3 | 2 | - |
+10 Infernus firepike | ||||||
+10 Infernus firepike | 15" | Heavy D6 | 6 | -1 | 1 | Each time an attack is made with this weapon, that attack automatically hits the target. |
| Each time an attack is made with this weapon, that attack automatically hits the target. | ||||||
+10 Infernus incinerator | ||||||
+10 Infernus incinerator | 12" | Heavy D6 | 6 | -1 | 1 | Each time an attack is made with this weapon, that attack automatically hits the target. |
| Each time an attack is made with this weapon, that attack automatically hits the target. | ||||||
| Kheres-pattern assault cannon | ||||||
| Kheres-pattern assault cannon | 24" | Heavy 6 | 7 | -1 | 1 | - |
| Kinetic destroyer | ||||||
| Kinetic destroyer | 18" | Pistol 2 | 6 | -2 | 2 | Each time an attack is made with this weapon, an unmodified hit roll of 6 scores 1 additional hit. |
| Each time an attack is made with this weapon, an unmodified hit roll of 6 scores 1 additional hit. | ||||||
| Lastrum bolt cannon | ||||||
| Lastrum bolt cannon | 36" | Heavy 3 | 6 | -2 | 1 | - |
| Lastrum storm bolter | ||||||
| Lastrum storm bolter | 24" | Rapid Fire 2 | 5 | -1 | 1 | - |
| Master-crafted boltgun | ||||||
| Master-crafted boltgun | 24" | Rapid Fire 1 | 4 | -1 | 2 | - |
| Multi-melta | ||||||
| Multi-melta | 24" | Heavy 2 | 8 | -4 | D6 | Each time an attack made with this weapon targets a unit within half range, that attack has a Damage characteristic of D6+2. |
| Each time an attack made with this weapon targets a unit within half range, that attack has a Damage characteristic of D6+2. | ||||||
+5 Pyrithite spear (shooting) | ||||||
+5 Pyrithite spear (shooting) | 12" | Assault 1 | 8 | -4 | D6 | Each time an attack made with this weapon targets a unit within half range, that attack has a Damage characteristic of D6+2. |
| Each time an attack made with this weapon targets a unit within half range, that attack has a Damage characteristic of D6+2. | ||||||
+5 Salvo launcher | ||||||
+5 Salvo launcher | 24" | Heavy 1 | 8 | -4 | D3+3 | - |
| Sentinel blade (shooting) | ||||||
| Sentinel blade (shooting) | 12" | Pistol 2 | 4 | -1 | 2 | - |
| Spiculus bolt launcher | ||||||
| Spiculus bolt launcher | 24" | Heavy 5 | 5 | -1 | 1 | Each time this weapon is selected to shoot with, if this model has not moved this turn, change this weapon's Type to Heavy 10. |
| Each time this weapon is selected to shoot with, if this model has not moved this turn, change this weapon's Type to Heavy 10. | ||||||
| Spiculus heavy bolt launcher | ||||||
| Spiculus heavy bolt launcher | 48" | Heavy 3 | 7 | -1 | 2 | - |
| Storm bolter | ||||||
| Storm bolter | 24" | Rapid Fire 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | - |
+10 Twin adrathic destructor | ||||||
+10 Twin adrathic destructor | 18" | Assault 2 | 5 | -3 | 3 | - |
Twin arachnus blaze cannon | ||||||
Before selecting targets, select one of the profiles below to make attacks with. | ||||||
Twin arachnus blaze cannon | Before selecting targets, select one of the profiles below to make attacks with. | |||||
| - Beam | ||||||
| - Beam | 36" | Heavy 2 | 7 | -4 | 3 | Each time an attack is made with this profile, if that target is a VEHICLE unit, you can re-roll the wound roll. |
| Each time an attack is made with this profile, if that target is a VEHICLE unit, you can re-roll the wound roll. | ||||||
| - Burst | ||||||
| - Burst | 24" | Heavy 6 | 5 | -2 | 1 | - |
Twin arachnus heavy blaze cannon | ||||||
Before selecting targets, select one of the profiles below to make attacks with. | ||||||
Twin arachnus heavy blaze cannon | Before selecting targets, select one of the profiles below to make attacks with. | |||||
| - Beam | ||||||
| - Beam | 48" | Heavy 2 | 9 | -4 | D3+3 | Each time an attack is made with this profile, if that target is a VEHICLE unit, you can re-roll the wound roll. |
| Each time an attack is made with this profile, if that target is a VEHICLE unit, you can re-roll the wound roll. | ||||||
| - Burst | ||||||
| - Burst | 36" | Heavy 8 | 7 | -2 | 1 | - |
| Twin heavy bolter | ||||||
| Twin heavy bolter | 36" | Heavy 6 | 5 | -1 | 2 | - |
| Twin Iliastus accelerator cannon | ||||||
| Twin Iliastus accelerator cannon | 60" | Heavy 8 | 7 | -3 | 2 | - |
+15 Twin las-pulser | ||||||
+15 Twin las-pulser | 24" | Heavy 4 | 8 | -2 | D3 | - |
| Twin lascannon | ||||||
| Twin lascannon | 48" | Heavy 2 | 9 | -3 | D6 | - |
| Twin lastrum bolt cannon | ||||||
| Twin lastrum bolt cannon | 36" | Heavy 6 | 6 | -2 | 1 | - |
| Twin plasma projector | ||||||
| Twin plasma projector | 12" | Heavy 2D3 | 6 | -2 | 1 | Each time an attack is made with this weapon, that attack automatically hits the target. |
| Each time an attack is made with this weapon, that attack automatically hits the target. | ||||||
| Venatari lance (shooting) | ||||||
| Venatari lance (shooting) | 12" | Assault 2 | 6 | -2 | 2 | - |
| Watcher’s Axe (shooting) | ||||||
| Watcher’s Axe (shooting) | 24" | Rapid Fire 1 | 5 | -1 | 2 | - |
| Witchseeker flamer | ||||||
| Witchseeker flamer | 12" | Assault D6 | 4 | -1 | 1 | Each time an attack is made with this weapon, that attack automatically hits the target. |
| Each time an attack is made with this weapon, that attack automatically hits the target. | ||||||
Melee Weapons
WEAPON | RANGE | TYPE | S | AP | D | ABILITIES |
| Achillus dreadspear (melee) | ||||||
| Achillus dreadspear (melee) | Melee | Melee | x2 | -3 | D3+3 | - |
| Adrasite spear (melee) | ||||||
| Adrasite spear (melee) | Melee | Melee | +1 | -3 | 2 | - |
| Castellan axe (melee) | ||||||
| Castellan axe (melee) | Melee | Melee | +3 | -2 | 2 | - |
+0..5 Executioner greatblade | ||||||
+0..5 Executioner greatblade | Melee | Melee | +2 | -3 | 2 | - |
| Galatus warblade (melee) | ||||||
| Galatus warblade (melee) | Melee | Melee | User | -3 | 3 | Each time the bearer fights, it makes D3 additional attacks with this weapon. |
| Each time the bearer fights, it makes D3 additional attacks with this weapon. | ||||||
| Gnosis (melee) | ||||||
| Gnosis (melee) | Melee | Melee | +2 | -4 | 2 | Each time an attack made with this weapon is allocated to an enemy model, that enemy model cannot use any rules to ignore the wounds it loses. |
| Each time an attack made with this weapon is allocated to an enemy model, that enemy model cannot use any rules to ignore the wounds it loses. | ||||||
| Guardian spear (melee) | ||||||
| Guardian spear (melee) | Melee | Melee | +2 | -3 | 2 | - |
| Interceptor lance | ||||||
| Interceptor lance | Melee | Melee | +2 | -3 | 2 | Each time the bearer makes a melee attack with this weapon, if it made a charge move or performed a Heroic Intervention this turn, add 1 to that attack’s wound roll. |
| Each time the bearer makes a melee attack with this weapon, if it made a charge move or performed a Heroic Intervention this turn, add 1 to that attack’s wound roll. | ||||||
| Misericordia | ||||||
| Misericordia | Melee | Melee | User | -2 | 1 | Each time the bearer fights, it makes 1 additional attack with this weapon. |
| Each time the bearer fights, it makes 1 additional attack with this weapon. | ||||||
+5 Pyrithite spear (melee) | ||||||
+5 Pyrithite spear (melee) | Melee | Melee | +1 | -3 | 2 | - |
| Sentinel blade (melee) | ||||||
| Sentinel blade (melee) | Melee | Melee | +1 | -3 | 2 | - |
| Solerite power gauntlet | ||||||
| Solerite power gauntlet | Melee | Melee | x2 | -4 | 2 | - |
| Solerite power talon | ||||||
| Solerite power talon | Melee | Melee | +1 | -2 | 1 | Each time the bearer fights, it makes 1 additional attack with this weapon. Each time an attack is made with this weapon, you can re-roll the wound roll. |
| Each time the bearer fights, it makes 1 additional attack with this weapon. Each time an attack is made with this weapon, you can re-roll the wound roll. | ||||||
| Somnus | ||||||
| Somnus | Melee | Melee | +3 | -3 | 2 | - |
| Tarsus buckler | ||||||
| Tarsus buckler | Melee | Melee | +1 | -2 | 1 | - |
| Telemon caestus | ||||||
| Telemon caestus | Melee | Melee | x2 | -3 | 4 | Each time the bearer fights, it makes 1 additional attack with this weapon. |
| Each time the bearer fights, it makes 1 additional attack with this weapon. | ||||||
Vaultswords | ||||||
Each time an attack is made with this weapon, select one of the profiles below to make that attack with. | ||||||
Vaultswords | Each time an attack is made with this weapon, select one of the profiles below to make that attack with. | |||||
| - Behemor | ||||||
| - Behemor | Melee | Melee | +2 | -4 | 2 | Each time an attack is made with this weapon profile against a MONSTER or VEHICLE unit, an unmodified hit roll of 4+ automatically wounds the target. |
| Each time an attack is made with this weapon profile against a MONSTER or VEHICLE unit, an unmodified hit roll of 4+ automatically wounds the target. | ||||||
| - Hurricanis | ||||||
| - Hurricanis | Melee | Melee | User | -1 | 1 | Each time an attack is made with this weapon profile, make 2 hit rolls instead of 1. |
| Each time an attack is made with this weapon profile, make 2 hit rolls instead of 1. | ||||||
| - Victus | ||||||
| - Victus | Melee | Melee | +1 | -4 | 3 | Each time an attack is made with this weapon profile against a CHARACTER unit, you can re-roll the wound roll. |
| Each time an attack is made with this weapon profile against a CHARACTER unit, you can re-roll the wound roll. | ||||||
| Venatari lance (melee) | ||||||
| Venatari lance (melee) | Melee | Melee | +1 | -3 | 2 | Each time the bearer fights, it makes 1 additional attack with this weapon. |
| Each time the bearer fights, it makes 1 additional attack with this weapon. | ||||||
| Watcher’s Axe (melee) | ||||||
| Watcher’s Axe (melee) | Melee | Melee | x2 | -3 | 3 | - |
Other Wargear
OTHER WARGEAR | ABILITIES | ||||||
Galatus shield | |||||||
This model has a 4+ invulnerable save. Each time a melee attack is made against this model, subtract 1 from that attack’s hit roll. | |||||||
Galatus shield | This model has a 4+ invulnerable save. Each time a melee attack is made against this model, subtract 1 from that attack’s hit roll. | ||||||
Infernus firebombs | |||||||
Once per turn, after the bearer has moved, you can select one point on the battlefield the bearer moved across. Roll one D6 for each unit within 6" of that point (subtracting 1 if that model is a non-VEHICLE or non-MONSTER CHARACTER); on a 4+, that unit suffers D3 mortal wounds. | |||||||
Infernus firebombs | Once per turn, after the bearer has moved, you can select one point on the battlefield the bearer moved across. Roll one D6 for each unit within 6" of that point (subtracting 1 if that model is a non-VEHICLE or non-MONSTER CHARACTER); on a 4+, that unit suffers D3 mortal wounds. | ||||||
+0..10 Praesidium shield | |||||||
Add 1 to armour saving throws made for the bearer. | |||||||
+0..10 Praesidium shield | Add 1 to armour saving throws made for the bearer. | ||||||
Tarsus buckler | |||||||
The bearer has a Save characteristic of 2+. | |||||||
Tarsus buckler | The bearer has a Save characteristic of 2+. | ||||||
Vexilla defensor | |||||||
The bearer has the following aura ability: ‘Vexilla Defensor (Aura): While a friendly CORE or CHARACTER unit is within 6" of this model, it has the benefits of Light Cover.’ | |||||||
Vexilla defensor | The bearer has the following aura ability: ‘Vexilla Defensor (Aura): While a friendly CORE or CHARACTER unit is within 6" of this model, it has the benefits of Light Cover.’ | ||||||
Vexilla imperius | |||||||
The bearer has the following aura ability: ‘Vexilla Imperius (Aura): While a friendly CORE or CHARACTER unit is within 6" of this model, add 1 to the Attacks characteristic of each model in its unit.’ | |||||||
Vexilla imperius | The bearer has the following aura ability: ‘Vexilla Imperius (Aura): While a friendly CORE or CHARACTER unit is within 6" of this model, add 1 to the Attacks characteristic of each model in its unit.’ | ||||||
Vexilla magnifica | |||||||
The bearer has the following aura ability: ‘Vexilla Magnifica (Aura): While a friendly CORE or CHARACTER unit is within 6" of this model, it has the benefits of Dense Cover.’ | |||||||
Vexilla magnifica | The bearer has the following aura ability: ‘Vexilla Magnifica (Aura): While a friendly CORE or CHARACTER unit is within 6" of this model, it has the benefits of Dense Cover.’ | ||||||
Glossary
Below you will find a glossary that contains a number of terms used in this Codex.
Adeptus Custodes and Anathema Psykana secondary objectives: Additional secondary objectives that can be used in certain matched play mission packs if every Detachment in your army is an ADEPTUS CUSTODES or ANATHEMA PSYKANA Detachment.
ANATHEMA PSYKANA Detachment: A Detachment in a Battle-forged army where every model has the ANATHEMA PSYKANA keyword (excluding models with the VALERIAN, AGENT OF THE IMPERIUM or UNALIGNED keywords).
Any number of models can each have their Weapon A replaced with Weapon B: When this wargear option is selected for a unit, any number of models in that unit that are equipped with Weapon A can each have their weapon replaced with Weapon B. It is possible for only some of the models in that unit to have their weapon replaced and for others not to.
Artefacts of the Vaults: Crusade Relics available if you have claimed Magisterium Lex Ultima.
Auric weapon: An auric weapon is one of the following weapons, or any Relic that replaces such a weapon: castellan axe; Gnosis; guardian spear; sentinel blade; Watcher’s Axe.
Captain-Commander: An upgrade that can be applied to SHIELD-CAPTAIN models (excluding named characters).
Dishonour: Adverse effects for your Crusade force if you claim Magisterium Lex Ultima and abandon your endeavour.
Endeavour Rewards: Crusade bonuses you can earn by claiming Magisterium Lex Ultima and completing imperatives.
Imperatives: Crusade objectives you must complete over a series of games if you have claimed Magisterium Lex Ultima.
Ka’tah Stance: Different abilities available from Martial Ka’tah.
Magisterium Lex Ultima: Crusade rules available to Crusade forces that include TRAJANN VALORIS or any SHIELD-CAPTAIN units.
Martial Ka’tah: An ability that Adeptus Custodes models have, and can use if every model in your army has the ADEPTUS CUSTODES keyword (excluding models with the ANATHEMA PSYKANA, AGENT OF THE IMPERIUM or UNALIGNED keywords), and every unit that is assigned to a shield host is assigned to the same shield host.
Relic of Terra: A type of Relic that can be given to ADEPTUS CUSTODES CHARACTER models.
Relic of the Vigil: A type of Relic that can be given to ANATHEMA PSYKANA CHARACTER models.
Shield Host Fighting Style: Detachment ability for ADEPTUS CUSTODES Detachments. Gained by <SHIELD HOST> models based on the shield host they are assigned to, if all models in that Detachment that are assigned to a shield host are assigned to the same shield host.
Reference
Below you will find a bullet-pointed summary of several Adeptus Custodes and Anathema Psykana rules.
- Such Detachments gain the Emperor’s Legion, Host of Heroes and Watchers of the Throne abilities.
- ADEPTUS CUSTODES units gain the Shield Host fighting style ability.
- ADEPTUS CUSTODES INFANTRY units and ANATHEMA PSYKANA Troops units gain the objective secured.
- ADEPTUS CUSTODES models count as one additional model when determining control of an objective marker.
- For the purposes of determining whether all units in an ADEPTUS CUSTODES Detachment have a Faction keyword in common, ANATHEMA PSYKANA units in that Detachment are treated as having the ADEPTUS CUSTODES Faction keyword.
AEGIS OF THE EMPEROR
- The model has a 4+ invulnerable save.
- Each time the model would lose a wound as a result of a mortal wound, roll one D6: on a 6, that wound is not lost.
CALISTUS
- Stance 1: Roll one additional D6 and discard one of the results when the unit Advances.
- Stance 2: Each time the unit makes a Normal Move or Advances, it counts as having Remained Stationary in your following Shooting phase.
CONSERVAI
- Stance 1: The unit can Advance or Fall Back and still perform actions.
- Stance 2: The unit can perform an action and shoot without the action failing.
DACATARAI
- Stance 1: Subtract 2" from an enemy unit’s pile-in or consolidate move if it starts the move within Engagement Range of this unit.
- Stance 2: When the unit fights, you can add 1 to its Attacks characteristic but its Damage characteristic is changed to 1.
DAUGHTERS OF THE ABYSS
- The unit cannot be targeted or affected by psychic powers.
- Subtract 1 from psychic tests for each unit with this ability within 18" (max. of -3).
- Each time a model in the unit makes an attack against a PSYKER or DAEMON unit, add 1 to the wound roll.
EMPEROR’S LEGION
- You cannot include more ANATHEMA PSYKANA Troops units than you do ADEPTUS CUSTODES Troops units in this Detachment.
- You cannot include more ANATHEMA PSYKANA HQ units than you do ADEPTUS CUSTODES HQ units in this Detachment.
- You cannot select an ANATHEMA PSYKANA model as your WARLORD.
FROM GOLDEN LIGHT
- During deployment, you can set this unit up in a teleportarium chamber instead of setting them up on the battlefield.
- The unit can then arrive during the Reinforcements step of one of your Movement phases.
- When the unit arrives, set it up on the battlefield more than 9" away from any enemy models.
HOST OF HEROES
- You can include a maximum of one of each type of SHIELD-CAPTAIN in this Detachment.
KAPTARIS
- Stance 1: Each time a melee attack is made against this unit, the hit roll cannot be re-rolled
- Stance 2: If an enemy unit (excluding VEHICLE and MONSTER units) within Engagement Range of an INFANTRY unit with this ability would Fall Back, roll off, adding 1 to your opponent’s result if their unit can Fly. If you win, they can’t Fall Back.
MARTIAL KA’TAH
- After deployment, before determining first turn, select a primary, secondary and tertiary Martial Ka’tah for your army to use.
- Martial Ka’tah’s are as follows: Calistus; Conservai; Dacatarai; Kaptaris; Rendax; Salvus.
- In each Command phase, you can select a martial ka’tah’s stance to become active for your army.
- You cannot select a stance more than once; you must select a primary ka’tah’s stance first; you cannot select a tertiary ka’tah’s stance until you have selected a secondary ka’tah’s stance; you cannot select a stance from a ka’tah used earlier in the battle.
RENDAX
- Stance 1: Each time a model in the unit makes an attack against a VEHICLE or MONSTER unit, an unmodified hit roll of 6 automatically wounds.
- Stance 2: Each time a model in the unit makes a melee attack against a VEHICLE or MONSTER unit, if the unit charged, was charged or performed a Heroic Intervention this turn, add 1 to the attack’s Strength characteristic.
SALVUS
- Stance 1: Add 4" to the Range characteristic of this unit’s ranged weapons.
- Stance 2: If this unit is an INFANTRY unit that did not Advance and is not within Engagement Range of enemy units, it can shoot twice with auric weapons.
<SHIELD HOST> KEYWORD
- When you include a unit with the <SHIELD HOST> keyword, nominate which shield host it is assigned to.
- Replace every instance of the <SHIELD HOST> keyword on that unit’s datasheet with the name of your chosen shield host.
- A Detachment cannot include units from two different shield hosts.
WATCHERS OF THE THRONE
- For the Look Out, Sir rule, ADEPTUS CUSTODES INFANTRY and BIKER models count as two models for friendly CHARACTER models of the same <SHIELD HOST>.
The TERMINATOR keyword is used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
- Engagement Range: 1" horizontally + 5" vertically.
- Models cannot be set up within Engagement Range of enemy models.
- Heroic Intervention: Move up to 3".
- Must end closer to the closest enemy model.
PRAETORIAN PLATE
This suit of Allarus Terminator armour - itself a handcrafted relic of great antiquity - has been adapted to incorporate a still more ancient empyric beacon and archeotech teleport-shunter that allows its wearer to leap directly through the warp, to the aid of those he is sworn to defend.
TERMINATOR model only.- Add 1 to the bearer’s Toughness characteristic.
- Once per battle, in the Heroic Interventions step of your opponent’s Charge phase, if the bearer is not within Engagement Range of any enemy units, it can perform a teleport-shunt. Remove the bearer from the battlefield and set it up within 3" of a friendly unit (excluding VEHICLE units) and within Engagement Range of an enemy unit. If that is not possible, it cannot perform the teleport-shunt. The bearer cannot perform a Heroic Intervention in the same turn in which it performs a teleport-shunt.
AURIC EXEMPLAR
The warlord embodies all the greatest traits of the Adeptus Custodes, and is admired by Custodians and others alike. Brave, loyal, steadfast and strong, they are among Humanity’s finest. In battle, this warlord strikes down foe after foe with incredible precision.
Each time this WARLORD fights, after resolving all of its attacks, it can make a number of additional attacks equal to the number of enemy models destroyed as a result of its attacks during that fight (to a maximum of 4 additional attacks).
The ADEPTUS CUSTODES and CHARACTER keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
Only in death does duty end, and the Custodes are determined that every second of their lives will be spent committed to the Emperor.
The SHIELD-CAPTAIN keyword is used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
The SOLAR WATCH and CORE keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
If an attack is made with a weapon that has an ability that says it ‘automatically hits the target’, no hit roll is made – that attack simply scores one hit on the target unit. An unmodified hit roll of 6 always scores a hit, and an unmodified hit roll of 1 always fails. A hit roll can never be modified by more than -1 or +1. This means that if, after all the cumulative modifiers to a hit roll have been calculated, the total modifier would be -2 or worse, it is changed to be -1. Similarly, if, after all the cumulative modifiers to a hit roll have been calculated, the total modifier would be +2 or better, it is changed to be +1.
- Invulnerable save: Saving throw that is never modified by attacking weapon’s AP.
- A model with an invulnerable save can use it instead of its normal Sv.
If an attack inflicts mortal wounds in addition to the normal damage, resolve the normal damage first. If an attack inflicts mortal wounds in addition to the normal damage, but the normal damage is subsequently saved, the target unit still suffers the mortal wounds, as described before. If an ability modifies the damage inflicted by a weapon, and that weapon can inflict mortal wounds in addition to the normal damage, the modifier does not apply to any mortal wounds that are inflicted (unless the rule specifically states otherwise).
- Each mortal wound inflicted on a unit causes one model in the unit to lose one wound.
- No saving throws can be made against mortal wounds.
- Mortal wounds inflicted by attacks in addition to normal damage always apply, even if normal damage saved.
- All PSYKERS know Smite.
- PSYKERS will know additional psychic powers, as described on their datasheets.
- Psychic test: Passed if 2D6 equals or exceeds psychic power’s warp charge.
- If double 1 or double 6 rolled, PSYKER suffers Perils of the Warp.
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If the result of the wound roll is less than the required number, the attack fails and the attack sequence ends. An unmodified wound roll of 6 always successfully wounds the target, and an unmodified wound roll of 1 always fails. A wound roll can never be modified by more than -1 or +1. This means that if, after all the cumulative modifiers to a wound roll have been calculated, the total modifier would be -2 or worse, it is changed to be -1. Similarly, if, after all the cumulative modifiers to a wound roll have been calculated, the total modifier would be +2 or better, it is changed to be +1.
The ANATHEMA PSYKANA keyword is used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
The datasheets using AGENT OF THE IMPERIUM keyword can be found in the following Factions:
Imperium: Adepta Sororitas, Agents of the Imperium, Imperial Knights, Inquisition.The AGENT OF THE IMPERIUM keyword is used in the following datasheets:
The datasheets using UNALIGNED keyword can be found in the following Factions:
Unaligned: Unaligned.Imperium: Astra Militarum, Space Marines.
The UNALIGNED keyword is used in the following datasheets:
Masters of Rendax are superlative monster and war machine hunters.
Stance 1: Each time a model in this unit makes an attack against a VEHICLE or MONSTER unit, an unmodified hit roll of 6 automatically wounds the target.Stance 2: Each time a model in this unit makes a melee attack against a VEHICLE or MONSTER unit, if that model’s unit made a charge move, was charged or performed a Heroic Intervention this turn, add 1 to the Strength characteristic of that attack.
This aggressive fighting style has been adapted for the Custodes to deal with hordes of foes who vastly outnumber them.
Stance 1: Each time an enemy unit piles in or consolidates, if it starts that move within Engagement Range of this unit, subtract 2" from the distance models in that enemy unit can move for that pile-in or consolidation move.Stance 2: Each time this unit fights, it can use this ability. If it does so, then until that fight is resolved, add 1 to the Attacks characteristic of models in this unit and change the Damage characteristic of melee weapons they are equipped with to 1.
Calistus is the art of keeping up relentless fire while advancing against the enemy.
Stance 1: Each time this unit Advances, roll one additional D6 and discard one of the results.Stance 2: Each time this unit makes a Normal Move or Advances in your Movement phase, in your following Shooting phase, it counts as having Remained Stationary.
- Advance: Models move up to M+D6".
- Cannot move within Engagement Range of enemy models.
- Units that Advance cannot shoot or charge this turn.
- Normal Move: Models move up to M".
- Cannot move within Engagement Range of any enemy models.
- Remain Stationary: Models cannot move this phase.
- Fall Back: Models move up to M".
- Units that Fall Back cannot charge this turn.
- Units that Fall Back cannot shoot or manifest psychic powers this turn unless they are TITANIC.
The INFANTRY keyword is used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
- Declare targets of the charge (must be within 12").
- Charge roll = 2D6".
- If insufficient to move charging unit into Engagement Range of all targets, charge fails.
- If charge successful, models make their charge move.
- Cannot make a charge move within Engagement Range of any unit that was not the target of the charge.
You can never re-roll a dice more than once, and re-rolls happen before modifiers (if any) are applied. Rules that refer to the value of an ‘unmodified’ dice roll are referring to the dice result after any re-rolls, but before any modifiers are applied.
- Re-roll: Roll dice again.
- Re-rolls are applied before modifiers (if any).
- A dice can never be re-rolled more than once.
- Unmodified dice: Result of roll after re-rolls, but before modifiers (if any).
- Roll-off: Both players roll a D6 – highest wins.
- Roll again if a tie.
- FLY models can move over other models when they make a Normal Move, an Advance or when they Fall Back.
- FLY models ignore vertical distances when they make a Normal Move, an Advance or when they Fall Back.
The ADEPTUS CUSTODES keyword is used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
The ANATHEMA PSYKANA keyword is used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
The ADEPTUS CUSTODES, CORE and INFANTRY keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
- Objective Secured: Player controls objective marker if any of their models in range have this ability.
The VALERIAN keyword is used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
The GUARDIAN keyword is used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
The ALLARUS keyword is used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
The VERTUS keyword is used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
- A friendly unit that contains 1 or more VEHICLE or MONSTER models with a wounds characteristic of 10 or more.
- A friendly non-CHARACTER unit that contains 1 or more VEHICLE or MONSTER models.
- A friendly non-CHARACTER unit that contains 3 or more models.
- Cannot shoot at an enemy CHARACTER with 9 or less wounds while it is within 3" of a friendly unit that contains 1 MONSTER, 1 VEHICLE or 3+ other models (excluding CHARACTER models with 9 or less wounds) unless it is the closest target.
The ADEPTUS CUSTODES and INFANTRY keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
The ADEPTUS CUSTODES and BIKER keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
The ADEPTUS CUSTODES, and CHARACTER keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
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- Starting number of Command points varies with battle size.
The and CHARACTER keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
The VEHICLE keyword is used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
- Points values: Detailed measure of a unit's efficacy.
When a model shoots a Rapid Fire weapon, double the number of attacks it makes if its target is within half the weapon’s range.
- Double number of attacks made if target is within half range.
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If a model has more than one melee weapon, select which it will use before resolving any attacks. If a model has more than one melee weapon and can make several attacks, it can split them between these weapons however you wish – declare which attacks are being made with which weapons before any attacks are resolved. If the selected weapon has more than one profile that you must choose between, you must declare which profile is being used at the same time. Different attacks made with such a weapon can be made using different profiles if you wish.
If your unit is making attacks with more than one melee weapon against a unit, and those weapons have different characteristics profiles, then after you have resolved an attack with one of those weapons you must, if any other weapons with the same characteristics profile are also being used to make attacks against that unit, resolve those attacks before resolving any attacks against the target with a weapon that has a different characteristics profile. Note that all the attacks you have declared are always resolved against the target unit even if, when you come to resolve an individual attack, no models in the target unit remain in range (this can happen because of models being destroyed and removed from the battlefield as the result of resolving other attacks made by the attacking model’s unit first).
- Each close combat attack is made with a melee weapon.
- A model makes attacks using the close combat weapon profile if it has no other melee weapons.
- If a unit attacks with multiple weapons, all attacks made with weapons that have the same profile must be resolved before resolving attacks with the next.
The EMPEROR’S CHOSEN keyword is used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
Note that CHARACTERS cannot use their Aura Abilities while performing actions.
Kaptaris is optimised to trap enemy units in close combat with the Custodes, where the elite warriors can eliminate them.
Stance 1: Each time a melee attack is made against this unit, the hit roll cannot be re-rolled.Stance 2: Each time an enemy unit (excluding VEHICLE and MONSTER units) that is within Engagement Range of any INFANTRY units from your army with this ability is selected to Fall Back, roll off with your opponent, adding 1 to your opponent’s roll if their unit can FLY. If you win, that enemy unit cannot Fall Back this turn.
The SHADOWKEEPERS keyword is used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
The DREAD HOST and CORE keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
The DREAD HOST keyword is used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
The Adeptus Custodes are undisputed masters of the teleportation strike. Plunging deep within enemy ranks, they slaughter the foe before they even have time to react.
During deployment, if every model in this unit has this ability, then you can set up this unit in a teleportarium chamber instead of setting it up on the battlefield. If you do so, then in the Reinforcements step of one of your Movement phases you can set up this unit anywhere on the battlefield that is more than 9" away from any enemy models.- Overwatch: Before charge roll made, all charge targets that can fire Overwatch can do so.
- Can never fire Overwatch while enemy units are in Engagement Range.
- When firing Overwatch, shoot with unit, but attacks only hit on unmodified 6s.
If every model in an INFANTRY unit is within 3" of an Obstacle terrain feature with this trait, then it can either Hold Steady or it can Set to Defend (see below) when an enemy unit declares a charge against it if, were you to draw a straight line, 1mm in thickness, between the closest parts of the bases (or hulls) of the two closest models in the two units, that line would pass over or through that terrain feature.
A unit cannot Hold Steady or Set to Defend while it is within Engagement Range of any enemy units.
If a unit Holds Steady, any Overwatch attacks made by that unit this phase will score hits on rolls of 5+. If a unit Sets to Defend, it cannot fire Overwatch this phase, but you add 1 to hit rolls when resolving attacks made with melee weapons by models in that unit until the end of the next Fight phase.
- INFANTRY units can Hold Steady or Set to Defend (if no enemy within Engagement Range).
- Hold Steady: Overwatch attacks hit on 5+.
- Set to Defend: Cannot fire Overwatch but add 1 to hit rolls in next Fight phase.
The CORE keyword is used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
Masters of Salvus are preternaturally skilled marksmen.
Stance 1: Add 4" to Range characteristic of ranged weapons models in this unit are equipped with.Stance 2: If this unit is INFANTRY and does not Advance in your Movement phase, in the following Shooting phase, if it is not within Engagement Range of any enemy units, models in this unit can shoot twice with auric weapons they are equipped with.
The AQUILAN SHIELD and CORE keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
The SOLAR WATCH and INFANTRY keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
The SOLAR WATCH keyword is used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
- Combat Attrition tests: Roll one D6 for each remaining model in unit; for each 1, one additional model flees.
- Subtract 1 from Combat Attrition tests if unit is below Half-strength.
Conservai emphasises seeing the bigger strategic picture over and above the slaughter of enemies.
Stance 1: This unit can perform an action in a turn in which it Advanced or Fell Back.Stance 2: While this unit is performing an action, it can shoot without that action failing.
The EMISSARIES IMPERATUS and CORE keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
The ADEPTUS CUSTODES and DREADNOUGHT keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
Custodians tainted by dishonour seek penance through voluntary entombment in a Dreadnought's sarcophagus.
- Add 1 to that unit’s Attacks characteristic.
- You can re-roll charge rolls made for that unit. If you could already re-roll charge rolls made that unit (e.g. if it has the Instruments of the Emperor’s Wrath fighting style) add 1 to charge rolls made for that unit instead.
The ANATHEMA PSYKANA and CHARACTER keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
In dire need, the warriors of the Adeptus Custodes bear into battle weapons not used since the siege of the Imperial Palace.
Champions of the Talons of the Emperor could lead entire armies.
What foe can withstand a warrior who has overcome the defences of Holy Terra itself?
Through use of ancient Godstrike-pattern teleportariums, the Custodians can deploy straight into the heart of battle.
The VIGILATORS keyword is used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
When Vigilators mark a target for death, its destruction is assured.
The Emissaries Imperatus hear the word of the Emperor himself. They will fulfil his will no matter the opposition, and brave the darkest regions of the galaxy to complete the tasks given to them.
The ANATHEMA PSYKANA and INFANTRY keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
Foes shrink from the Null-Maidens' unsettling presence.
The Talons of the Emperor strike with deadly unity.
Adeptus Custodes fight in whatever manner necessary to achieve victory.
The ADEPTUS CUSTODES and MACHINE SPIRIT keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
There are many tales of machine spirits wreaking havoc on the foe, even after their crew are slain and their critical systems are failing.
The ALLARUS and CUSTODIANS keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
Heroic bands of Allarus Custodians engage armies in fierce battle.
Each fallen champion who rests within the sarcophagus of a Dreadnought has seen a thousand battles and slain foes beyond counting. All such noble warriors are immensely inspiring to Custodes around them.
Inspirational Warrior (Aura): While a friendly CORE unit is within 6" of this model, each time a model in that unit makes an attack, re-roll a hit roll of 1.
Aggressive Precision (Aura): While a friendly CORE unit is within 6" of this model, each time a model in that unit makes an attack, re-roll a wound roll of 1.
Assemblies of Adeptus Custodes include warriors with an enormous range of combat experience against myriad foes. Together, these warriors are much greater than the sum of their parts.
The Custodes never take the pressure off their foes, maintaining punishing fire even as they manoeuvre to new positions.
The ADEPTUS CUSTODES and TELEPORT HOMER keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
The VEXILUS PRAETOR keyword is used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
The ALEYA keyword is used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
This equipment produces a signal that can lock on to armour and ensure warriors teleport exactly where needed.
With spears and crackling blades poised, the Talons of the Emperor are prepared for any foul foe lurking in the dark, and launch their crushing assault before their opponents can react.
The Dread Host go to battle aboard the trio of terrifying pre-heresy warships known as the Moiraides. These potent vessels teleport their passengers straight into battle, so that the Adeptus Custodes can begin their charge aboard a warship, and complete it surging from an explosion of golden light into the enemy's midst.
- Each time an attack is made against that unit, subtract 1 from that attack’s hit roll.
- Each time that unit declares a charge, enemy units that were targeted by that charge cannot fire Overwatch or Set to Defend against that charge.
These rare grenades cause localised distortions in gravity, space and time that send the enemy stumbling in disarray.
As Custodes push back the enemy in melee, they gun them down with their guardian spears.
As Custodians push back the enemy one bulkhead at a time, they gun them down with their artificer-wrought auric weapons.
To overcome the Null-Maidens’ aura, enemy psykers overstretch themselves with horrible consequences.
The mere presence of Null-Maidens quashes psychic manifestations.
Psyk-out grenades are produced using an extremely rare substance thought to be a by-product of the esoteric processes that sustain the Astronomican. Upon detonation, each grenade scatters a dense cloud of psi-refractive particles across the target area.
The WITCHSEEKERS keyword is used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
When set upon by the foe, Witchseekers stop at nothing to bring them down with torrents of burning promethium.
It is second nature for the warriors of the Aquilan Shield to place themselves between their charges and potential peril.
The Adeptus Custodes are individually engineered on a molecular level using secrets of genetic alchemy that render them virtual demigods in battle.
The ADEPTUS CUSTODES and SMOKESCREEN keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
The ANATHEMA PSYKANA and SMOKESCREEN keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
Deploying their smoke launchers, transports screen themselves from the enemy.
When the eye of the Emperor is upon his champions, no foul trickery of the foe can prevail.
The Adeptus Custodes are individually engineered on a molecular level using secrets of genetic alchemy that render them virtual demigods amidst brutal boarding actions.
The Shadowkeepers' role requires superhuman resolve and a fortitude of will so unbreakable that it is like unto a monolithic fortress. When set to their task, the Shadowkeepers shrug off the worst that their foes can throw at them, ignoring the sorest wounds through sheer force of determination. For their already outmatched enemies, it is a terrifying spectacle.
Whether via arcane auspicators or their own instinct as hunters of the malefic, the Sisters of Silence are drawn inexorably towards the unclean, seeking them out for sanction even when they cannot see them amidst the maze-like passages of a void ship.
Any Custodian would place himself in peril to protect his brothers without a moment’s hesitation.
Any Talon of the Emperor would place themselves in peril to protect their comrades without a moment’s hesitation.
Custodians will not be moved from their objective.
The CUSTODIAN GUARD keyword is used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
When units of Custodes form a wall with their praesidium shields, the enemy can do little to break through.
Custodes riding jetbikes smash apart their foes without slowing, racing to new positions as soon as they’ve broken through.
The loss of a Custodian is commemorated by the tolling of the Bell of Lost Souls on Terra, and by their comrades’ bloody vengeance on the battlefield.
- If that unit is below Starting Strength but not below Half-strength, add 1 to the Attacks characteristic of models in that unit.
- If that unit is below Half-strength, add 2 to the Attacks characteristic of models in that unit instead.
In an age plagued by monstrous foes, when primordial horrors from the darkest void circle Humanity's dying light, still the Adeptus Custodes stand strong!
Only in death does duty end, and the Custodians and Silent Sisters who stand as the Emperors vigilant guard are determined that every second of their lives will be spent committed to him.
The ADEPTUS CUSTODES and VEHICLE keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
The ANATHEMA PSYKANA and VEHICLE keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
The belligerency of some Adeptus Custodes machine spirits makes them unyielding foes to face.
A comrade always stands ready to take a fallen leader's place.
When a Custodian carries out a magnificent deed, he might earn a new name for his efforts.
- Select one trait of a shield host fighting style that unit does not have. Until the end of the battle, that unit gains that trait (in addition to any other fighting styles it has gained).
- Select one stance of one martial ka’tah. Until the end of the battle, that unit always benefits from that stance (even if a martial ka’tah is not active for your army).
The Solar Watch prioritise the speedy elimination of their foes’ command assets, tearing the throat from their army. The enemy are left reeling and confused, their command structure collapsing even as the Solar Watch strike the killing blow.
- Consolidate: Move up to 3".
- Must end closer to the closest enemy model.
Should a Custodian carry out a great and noble deed, he earns a new name.
- Select one stance of one martial ka’tah. That unit always benefits from that stance (even if a ka’tah is not active for your army).
- Select one trait of a shield host fighting style that unit cannot have. Each time that unit gains its shield host fighting style for a battle, it also gains that trait.
- Perils of the Warp: The PSYKER unit manifesting the power suffers D3 mortal wounds.
- If PSYKER unit is destroyed, the psychic power fails to manifest.
- If PSYKER unit destroyed, every other unit within 6" suffers D3 mortal wounds.
- Deny the Witch: Passed if 2D6 exceeds result of the opposing PSYKER’s Psychic test.
- Only one attempt can be made to deny each psychic power.
The Power Rating on a datasheet is for a minimum-sized unit. A unit’s Power Rating can be increased if additional models are added to the unit, and occasionally if other options are taken for the unit (such as equipping a unit with jump packs) - in either case the unit's datasheet will make it clear if the Power Rating listed at the top of the datasheet is increased as a result.
- Power Ratings: Quick measure of a unit's efficacy.
- Points limit: Sum of all points values in army cannot exceed this.
Though an honorific more than an official rank, those named Captain-Commander richly deserve the accolade for their martial and strategic mastery.
The GUARDIAN and SHIELD-CAPTAIN keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
The ADEPTUS CUSTODES and CORE keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
The ALLARUS and SHIELD-CAPTAIN keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
- Pile in: Move up to 3".
- Must end closer to the closest enemy model.
The VERTUS and SHIELD-CAPTAIN keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
- +1 to saving throws against melee weapons unless model has made a charge move this turn.
- Invulnerable saving throws unaffected.
- +1 to saving throws against ranged weapons.
- Invulnerable saving throws unaffected.
The TRAJANN VALORIS keyword is used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
CHAMPION OF THE IMPERIUM
This warlord is amongst the finest champions in the entire Imperium, and their presence inspires all nearby to acts of heroism.
- This WARLORD is eligible to perform a Heroic Intervention if it is within 6" horizontally and 5" vertically of any enemy unit.
- Each time this WARLORD makes a Heroic Intervention move, it can move up to 6" instead of 3". All other rules for Heroic Interventions still apply.
- Each time this WARLORD makes an attack, you can re-roll the hit roll.
MASTER OF MARTIAL STRATEGY
This warlord is immeasurably accomplished in the arts of war and in the Adeptus Custodes’ fighting formations.
- While this WARLORD is on the battlefield, each time you spend a Command point to use a Stratagem, you can roll one D6: on a 5+, that Command point is refunded.
- Once per battle, in your Command phase, if units from your army are using the Martial Ka’tah ability, before selecting a ka’tah stance for your army, you can change the order of your martial ka’tahs, i.e. primary, secondary or tertiary. Note that this does not allow you to select ka’tah stances more than once.
The datasheets using PRIMARCH keyword can be found in the following Factions:
Chaos: Death Guard, Thousand Sons, World Eaters.Imperium: Space Marines.
The PRIMARCH keyword is used in the following datasheets:
The datasheets using SUPREME COMMANDER keyword can be found in the following Factions:
Chaos: Chaos Daemons, Chaos Space Marines, Death Guard, Thousand Sons, World Eaters.Imperium: Adepta Sororitas, Adeptus Mechanicus, Astra Militarum, Space Marines.
Xenos: Necrons, Orks, T’au Empire.
The SUPREME COMMANDER keyword is used in the following datasheets:
The Requisitions you can purchase can be found here. Each Requisition will tell you when it can be purchased; they can never be purchased during a battle. Unless stated otherwise, there is no limit on the number of Requisitions you can purchase, the number of times you can purchase each Requisition, nor on the combination of Requisitions you can purchase, so long as you have enough Requisition points. If you do not have enough Requisition points to purchase a Requisition, you cannot purchase it.
- Requisitions cost Requisition points to purchase.
- You can never have more than 5 Requisition points.
- Each battle you play earns you 1 Requisition point (win, lose or draw).
- Power Level: Sum of all Power Ratings in army.
- Named characters always have a Warlord Trait (even if they are not your WARLORD).
Each time a unit gains a Battle Honour you must increase its Crusade points total by 1 (if the unit has a Power Rating of 10 or less) or 2 (if the unit has a Power Rating of 11 or higher).
- There are four types of Battle Honours:
- Battle Traits: New skills and abilities.
- Weapon Enhancements: Upgrade an item of wargear.
- Psychic Fortitudes: Boosts a unit's psychic might.
- Crusade Relic: Gain a rare and powerful artefact.
- Each time a unit gains a Battle Honour, increase its Crusade points by:
- 1 if unit has a Power Rating of 10 or less.
- 2 if unit has a Power Rating of 11 or more.
The number of attacks that a model makes with a ranged weapon is equal to the number written on that weapon’s profile after its type. For example, a model shooting an ‘Assault 1’ weapon can make one attack with that weapon; a model firing a ‘Heavy 3’ weapon can make three attacks, and so on.
- All of a ranged weapon’s attacks must be made against the same target unit.
- Number of attacks = number after weapon’s type.
IMPREGNABLE MIND
No blandishment or invasion by the enemy can overcome the fortress of this warlord's mind, and his strength of will can crush that of lesser beings.
- In your opponent’s Psychic phase, this WARLORD can attempt to Deny the Witch once as if it were a PSYKER model. Each time a Deny the Witch test is taken for this WARLORD, add 1 to the result.
- This WARLORD counts as two additional models when determining control of an objective marker. This is cumulative with any other rules that make it count as additional models.
The BLADE CHAMPION keyword is used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
A devastating victory is a great deterrent to potential foes.
Artefacts that pose a threat to the Emperor must be captured and sent to the Dark Cells.
If you selected this Agenda, INFANTRY units from your army can attempt the following action:
Runic Lock (Action): One INFANTRY unit from your army can start to perform this action at the end of your Movement phase if it is in range of, and you control, the objective marker that you must secure for the Dark Cells. This action is completed at the start of your next Command phase or at the end of the battle (whichever comes sooner). If this action is successfully completed, that objective marker has been locked. It is no longer locked if your opponent controls that objective marker at the end of their turn or at the end of the battle (whichever comes sooner).
Your units gain experience points as follows:
- At the end of the battle, if you control the objective marker that you must secure for the Dark Cells, you can select one ADEPTUS CUSTODES unit from your army that can control objective markers and is in range of that objective marker to gain 2 experience points.
- If the objective marker that you must secure for the Dark Cells is locked, you can select one ADEPTUS CUSTODES unit from your army that completed the Runic Lock action to gain 2 experience points.
- If you gain experience points from both of the above, your WARLORD gains 2 experience points.
Psykers must be captured, whether to protect the Imperium from dangers or to fuel the Astronomican.
Capture for the Black Ships (Action): One or more ANATHEMA PSYKANA INFANTRY units from your army can start to perform this action at the end of your Movement phase. Each unit from your army that starts to perform this action must be within 3" of the centre of a different one of your Great Tithe markers. The action is completed at the end of your turn. If this action is completed, remove that Great Tithe marker.
Each unit gains 3 experience points for every mark on its Great Tithe tally (to a maximum of 6 experience points). In addition, if any units from your army earn experience points from this Agenda, you gain 1 Requisition point.
The KNIGHT-CENTURA keyword is used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
If a unit includes any models equipped with Assault weapons, that unit is still eligible to shoot with in your Shooting phase even if it has Advanced this turn, but you can only resolve attacks using those Assault weapons when you select that unit to shoot with. If a model shoots an Assault weapon in the same turn in which its unit has Advanced, subtract 1 from hit rolls when resolving that weapon’s attacks.
- Can be shot even if firing model’s unit Advanced.
- Subtract 1 from hit rolls if the firing model’s unit Advanced.
In the most dire of circumstances, the Custodes will draw artefacts and relics from the vaults in order to defeat the most dangerous foes.
- Select one Artefact of the Vaults. That model gains that Artefact of the Vaults until your Crusade force completes its active imperative or abandons its endeavour. Your Crusade force can only have one Artefact of the Vaults at once. You can only select this option if your Crusade force is claiming Magisterium Lex Ultima.
- Remove one Relic that model has and use the Relic Requisition without spending any Requisition points.
To manifest the psychic power, you must first pass a Psychic test. The opposing player can then select one of their PSYKER units that is within 24" of the PSYKER unit attempting to manifest the power and attempt to deny that power before its effects are resolved by passing a Deny the Witch test.
So long as the Psychic test was successful and the psychic power was not denied by a successful Deny the Witch test, the psychic power is successfully manifested and its effects, which will be described in the power itself, are then resolved. If the PSYKER unit can attempt to manifest more than one psychic power in its Psychic phase, you can then attempt to manifest those, one at a time, as described above. The number of psychic powers each PSYKER unit can attempt to manifest in its Psychic phase is listed on its datasheet.
- Select psychic power.
- You cannot select the same psychic power more than once per battle round, unless that power is Smite.
- Attempt to manifest the psychic power by taking a Psychic test.
- The opponent can attempt to deny the psychic power by taking a Deny the Witch test.
- If successfully manifested, resolve the psychic power’s effects.
- Select another psychic power.
- If a Blast weapon targets a unit that has between 6 and 10 models, it always makes a minimum of 3 attacks. So if, when determining how many attacks are made with that weapon, the dice rolled results in less than 3 attacks being made, make 3 attacks instead. For example, if a Grenade D6 weapon with the Blast rule targets a unit that has 6 or more models, and you roll a 2 to determine how many attacks are made, that roll is counted as being a 3 and that weapon makes three attacks against that unit.
- When a Blast weapon targets a unit that has 11 or more models, do not roll dice to randomly determine how many attacks are made – instead, make the maximum possible number of attacks. For example, if a Grenade D6 weapon with the Blast rule targets a unit that has 11 or more models, that weapon makes six attacks against that unit.
- Blast Weapons: Minimum three attacks against units with 6+ models. Always make maximum number of attacks against units with 11+ models.
- Can never be used to attack units within the firing unit’s Engagement Range.
When a unit shoots, one model that is equipped with a Grenade in that unit can resolve attacks with it instead of shooting any other weapons.
- Only one model can use a Grenade when its unit shoots.
The Factions that a unit belongs to will be listed in the Faction keywords section of its datasheet.
- Faction: Described by Faction keywords on a unit's datasheet.
- If Detachment requires all units to be from the same Faction, they must all share at least one Faction Keyword.
The CUSTODIAN WARDENS keyword is used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
There are few deadlier hunters of rogue psykers and alien witches. Against them, the proximity of the Sisters of Silence is a weapon and a shield unto itself - these warriors are immune to the kiss of the warp.
- This unit cannot be targeted or affected by psychic powers.
- Each time a Psychic test is taken for a unit, subtract 1 from the total for each unit with this ability within 18" of that unit (to a maximum of -3).
- Each time an attack made by a model in this unit targets an enemy PSYKER or DAEMON unit within 6" of it, add 1 to that attack’s wound roll.
- Both Models B and C are within Engagement Range of Model A, as the shortest distance between them passes through an open Hatchway and they are within 2" of one another.
- However, Model D is not within 2" of Model A and so these two are not within Engagement Range.
If a Hatchway opens and units on opposite sides of that Hatchway now find themselves within Engagement Range of each other, then those units will be eligible to fight during the subsequent Fight phase, but neither of those units count as having made a charge move this turn.
Before opening the Hatchway, Model A and Model B are not within Engagement Range of one another.
After Model A opens the Hatchway, it is within Engagement Range of Model B as the shortest distance between them passes through an open Hatchway and they are within 2" of one another. In the following Fight phase, both units will be eligible to fight, but Model A’s unit will not count as having charged that turn.
The ADEPTUS CUSTODES, CHARACTER and BIKER keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
The ADEPTUS CUSTODES, CHARACTER and INFANTRY keywords are used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
A model can make attacks with a Pistol even when its unit is within Engagement Range of enemy units, but it must target an enemy unit that is within Engagement Range of its own unit when it does so. In such circumstances, the model can target an enemy unit even if other friendly units are within Engagement Range of the same enemy unit.
When a model equipped with both a Pistol and another type of ranged weapon (e.g. a Pistol and a Rapid Fire weapon) shoots, it can either shoot with its Pistol(s) or with its other ranged weapons. Choose which it will fire (Pistols or non-Pistols) before selecting targets.
- Can be shot even if firing model’s unit is within Engagement Range of enemy unit.
- Cannot be shot alongside any other type of weapon.
Achillus dreadspear (shooting) used in the following datasheets:
When an INFANTRY model shoots a Heavy weapon, subtract 1 from the hit rolls when resolving that weapon’s attacks if the firing model’s unit has moved for any reason this turn (e.g. it made a Normal Move this turn).
- Subtract 1 from hit rolls if firing model is INFANTRY and its unit has moved this turn.
Adrasite spear (shooting) used in the following datasheets:
Adrastus bolt caliver used in the following datasheets:
Adrathic devastator used in the following datasheets:
Arachnus heavy blaze cannon used in the following datasheets:
Arachnus magna-blaze cannon used in the following datasheets:
Arachnus storm cannon used in the following datasheets:
Balistus grenade launcher used in the following datasheets:
Boltgun used in the following datasheets:
Castellan axe (shooting) used in the following datasheets:
Combi-bolter used in the following datasheets:
Galatus warblade (shooting) used in the following datasheets:
Gnosis (shooting) used in the following datasheets:
Guardian spear (shooting) used in the following datasheets:
Hunter-killer missile used in the following datasheets:
Hurricane bolter used in the following datasheets:
Iliastus accelerator culverin used in the following datasheets:
Infernus firepike used in the following datasheets:
Infernus incinerator used in the following datasheets:
Kheres-pattern assault cannon used in the following datasheets:
Kinetic destroyer used in the following datasheets:
Lastrum bolt cannon used in the following datasheets:
Lastrum storm bolter used in the following datasheets:
Master-crafted boltgun used in the following datasheets:
Multi-melta used in the following datasheets:
Pyrithite spear (shooting) used in the following datasheets:
Salvo launcher used in the following datasheets:
Sentinel blade (shooting) used in the following datasheets:
Spiculus bolt launcher used in the following datasheets:
Spiculus heavy bolt launcher used in the following datasheets:
Storm bolter used in the following datasheets:
Twin adrathic destructor used in the following datasheets:
Twin arachnus blaze cannon used in the following datasheets:
Twin arachnus heavy blaze cannon used in the following datasheets:
Twin heavy bolter used in the following datasheets:
Twin Iliastus accelerator cannon used in the following datasheets:
Twin las-pulser used in the following datasheets:
Twin lascannon used in the following datasheets:
Twin lastrum bolt cannon used in the following datasheets:
Twin plasma projector used in the following datasheets:
Venatari lance (shooting) used in the following datasheets:
Watcher’s Axe (shooting) used in the following datasheets:
Witchseeker flamer used in the following datasheets:
Achillus dreadspear (melee) used in the following datasheets:
Adrasite spear (melee) used in the following datasheets:
Castellan axe (melee) used in the following datasheets:
Executioner greatblade used in the following datasheets:
Galatus warblade (melee) used in the following datasheets:
Gnosis (melee) used in the following datasheets:
Guardian spear (melee) used in the following datasheets:
Interceptor lance used in the following datasheets:
Misericordia used in the following datasheets:
Pyrithite spear (melee) used in the following datasheets:
Sentinel blade (melee) used in the following datasheets:
Solerite power gauntlet used in the following datasheets:
Solerite power talon used in the following datasheets:
Somnus used in the following datasheets:
Tarsus buckler used in the following datasheets:
Telemon caestus used in the following datasheets:
Vaultswords used in the following datasheets:
Venatari lance (melee) used in the following datasheets:
Watcher’s Axe (melee) used in the following datasheets:
Galatus shield used in the following datasheets:
Infernus firebombs used in the following datasheets:
Praesidium shield used in the following datasheets:
Vexilla defensor used in the following datasheets:
Vexilla imperius used in the following datasheets:
Vexilla magnifica used in the following datasheets:
Models do not suffer this penalty to their hit rolls when making an attack with a ranged weapon that targets an AIRCRAFT unit, or a unit that includes any models with a Wounds (W) characteristic of 18 or more, even if this terrain feature is between it and the firing model (note that the reverse is not true).
- Subtract 1 from hit rolls made for ranged weapons if at least 3” tall.
- Does not apply to models that are only shooting through their own terrain feature.
- No penalty when shooting at AIRCRAFT and units with W characteristic of 18+.
After both sides have deployed, but before you have determined who will have the first turn, you must select a primary, secondary and tertiary martial ka’tah from the list below for your army to use in the battle. Note this down secretly on your army roster.
In each of your Command phases, so long as one is available, you must select one ka’tah stance to become active for your army. Each time you do so, units from your army with this ability benefit from it until the start of your next Command phase. When selecting a ka’tah stance to become active, the following rules apply:
- You cannot select a ka’tah stance more than once.
- You must select a primary ka’tah stance first, and you cannot select a tertiary ka’tah stance until you have selected a secondary ka’tah stance.
- Once you select a stance of a different martial ka’tah, you cannot select a stance of a previous martial ka’tah.
In her second Command phase, she can select Rendax stance 1 to be active, or she can instead select Dacatarai stance 1 or 2 to be active, as she has previously selected a primary ka’tah stance. She cannot select a Calistus stance, as she must select a secondary ka’tah’s stance before she can select a tertiary ka’tah’s stance. She selects Dacatarai stance 1 to be active.
In her third Command phase, she can select Dacatarai stance 2 to be active, or she can instead select Calistus stance 1 or 2 to be active, as she has previously selected a secondary ka’tah stance. She cannot select Rendax stance 1, as she cannot select a stance of a previous ka’tah. She selects Calistus stance 2 to be active.
In her fourth Command phase, she must select Calistus stance 1 to be active, as it is the only remaining stance she is able to select. Note that this means in the fifth Command phase, there would be no ka’tah stances available to her, so she does not select one.
The cellular alchemy that creates the warriors of the Adeptus Custodes leaves them forever touched by a spark of the Emperor’s own greatness. Beyond their martial might and incorruptible nobility, this energy manifests itself as an almost supernatural warding, as though the Custodians were protected by the hand of the Emperor. Bullets and bolts are turned aside at the last moment, blades fail to strike home, and even the psychic powers of the foe can suddenly and inexplicably flicker away to nothing in the face of the Ten Thousand.
- Models in this unit have a 4+ invulnerable save.
- Each time a model in this unit would lose a wound as a result of a mortal wound, roll one D6: on a 6, that wound is not lost.
The BIKER keyword is used in the following Adeptus Custodes datasheets:
