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Adeptus Custodes

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Model Count Low
Difficulty Beginner Friendly
Painting Easy-Medium
Playstyle Elite Melee
Price Range $

About Adeptus Custodes

Adeptus Custodes are the Emperor's personal bodyguard, standing watch over the Golden Throne since the days of the Great Crusade. On the tabletop, they are the definition of elite: a full 2,000-point army fits comfortably in 20 to 40 models, meaning less time building and painting, and more time actually playing.

Custodes are one of the most forgiving factions for new players. The unit count is low, the rules are straightforward, and the stat lines are resilient enough that early mistakes rarely spiral into losses. A single Custodian Guard is worth three Space Marines on paper. Every model matters.

The playstyle is melee-focused and aggressive. Custodes reward players who push forward, pick targets carefully, and use the army's exceptional durability to weather return fire. They are not a horde army. They are not a shooting army. They are warriors who hit hard and hit precisely.

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