Contemptor-Galatus Dreadnought Adeptus Custodes · Vehicles
Contemptor-Galatus Dreadnought is a single model for 165 points in the Adeptus Custodes army. On points efficiency the unit ranks 21st of 34 Adeptus Custodes units overall and 8th of 11 among vehicles, with a value score of 48/100 (offense 19, defense 77). Per point, the unit hits hardest into chaff (42nd percentile) and is toughest against small arms (89th percentile).
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Offense: wounds removed per 100 points
Scored with the default wargear (Galatus warblade): every gun firing, each model's best melee weapon plus any Extra Attacks. No cover, Heavy weapons stationary, not within half range.
| Target | 🎯 Ranged | ⚔️ Melee | %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaff10 × T3 Sv5+ W1 infantry | 3.43Galatus warblade | — | 42 |
| MEQ5 × T4 Sv3+ W2 infantry | 1.89Galatus warblade | — | 20 |
| TEQ5 × T5 Sv2+ 4++ W3 infantry | 1.26Galatus warblade | — | 23 |
| Light vehicleT10 Sv3+ W12 vehicle | 1.18Galatus warblade | — | 27 |
| Heavy vehicleT12 Sv2+ W16 vehicle | 0.43Galatus warblade | — | 15 |
Defense: hits needed to destroy it, per 100 points
| Attacker | Hits | %ile |
|---|---|---|
| Small armsS4 AP0 D1 (bolter, lasgun) | 218 | 89 |
| SpecialS5 AP-1 D1 (heavy bolter-class) | 54.5 | 64 |
| PlasmaS8 AP-2 D2 (plasma, power fist) | 18.2 | 74 |
| EliteS6 AP-2 D3 (elite melee, precision) | 14.5 | 68 |
| Anti-tankS12 AP-3 D6 (lascannon, melta) | 6.04 | 47 |
Utility: what the damage numbers miss
A rough guide from the datasheet's numbers, keywords and ability names (it can't weigh what a Leader's or aura's rule does). Percentiles against every current unit.
| Part | %ile |
|---|---|
| Board controlObjective Control per 100 pts | 37 |
| Action economyUnits per 100 pts: cheap bodies for actions | 20 |
| ReachMove, plus Fly, Deep Strike, Infiltrators, Scouts | 18 |
| SupportLeader, auras, Transport, Lone Operative, Stealth, revives | 23 |
Similar-cost Adeptus Custodes vehicles
| Unit | Pts | Value | Off | Def | Util | Chaff | MEQ | TEQ | Light vehicle | Heavy vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venerable Land Raider1 model | 220 | 78 | 59 | 96 | 32 | 2.27 | 3.22 | 2.30 | 3.73 | 2.53 |
| Coronus Grav-carrier1 model | 180 | 69 | 38 | 100 | 66 | 4.02 | 2.61 | 1.91 | 1.41 | 1.22 |
| Venerable Contemptor Dreadnought1 model | 170 | 59 | 54 | 64 | 3 | 2.04 | 2.72 | 3.06 | 3.26 | 1.84 |
| Caladius Grav-tank1 model | 210 | 53 | 26 | 81 | 14 | 2.28 | 1.82 | 1.65 | 2.02 | 0.96 |
| Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought1 model | 155 | 45 | 16 | 75 | 5 | 2.09 | 1.91 | 1.43 | 0.90 | 0.66 |
Value, Offense, Defense and Utility are percentiles against every current unit in the game (100 = best per point). Value is Offense and Defense; Utility (board control, actions, reach, support) is a rough guide shown beside it. Target columns: expected wounds removed per 100 points.
Stats, wargear options and rules: see the official Adeptus Custodes codex. How these scores work.