

The Custodes were the Emperor’s first transhuman creations, long before the Space MarinesĮarth – or Terra, as it’s known in the far future – wasn’t always united under the Emperor. With new models, new characters, and new rules, they became far more than a diversion from Space Marines they became something that stands alone, with a unique golden flavour. In the 8th Edition of Warhammer 40k, we saw the Adeptus Custodes come into their own as a fighting force. As an Adeptus Custodes player, you’ll never be able to field a huge army instead, you’ll usually have just a few models – but each and every one of them is an army unto itself. In all of Warhammer 40,000, only the Eldar might be able to challenge an Adeptus Custodes over the depth of their absolute discipline. Our Adeptus Custodes army guide covers everything you need to know about Custodes tactics on the tabletop, their history in Warhammer 40k lore, their best models, and how to start collecting Adeptus Custodes.Ī relatively recent addition to Warhammer 40,000, the Adeptus Custodes have deepened the lore of the Imperium, while adding a clearly defined, super-elite infantry army to the tabletop game’s faction mix. Clad in golden armour and wielding weapons that are legends in themselves, each Custodian is a sentinel of pure fury and devotion to their Emperor.

They stand guard over the Emperor and his Imperium, the last line of defence between civilisation and eternal Chaos.

Among Warhammer 40k’s Space Marines and transhuman warriors, the Adeptus Custodes are the elite of the elite.
