Dread Host Adeptus Custodes detachment · 11th edition
What Dread Host does for Adeptus Custodes, in our own words: its rules and enhancements, any stratagems that change an attack, the units they name and how often winning lists take it.
In none of 9 winning Adeptus Custodes lists, September – October 2026. Adeptus Custodes on the Meta page ›
What its rules do
- Instruments of the Emperor's Wrath: Re-rolled charges; its favoured ka'tah, Dacatarai, shortens engaged enemies' pile-in and consolidation.
In our own words, as the calculator applies them; see the codex for the rules.
Enhancements
The 2 enhancements Dread Host offers, with their points and who can take each, in our words.
- Auric Exemplar 15 pts · for ADEPTUS CUSTODES model: Cleave 1 for the bearer's melee.
- Flawless Bladework 15 pts · for ADEPTUS CUSTODES model: Sustained Hits 1 in melee (the bearer).
Stratagems that change an attack
The stratagem of Dread Host that changes the dice, in our words, as the calculator plays it.
- −1 to be hit 2 CP · when attacked · for ADEPTUS CUSTODES
Questions
Which units are best in Dread Host?
By our maths none of Dread Host's rules add to a unit's damage against Marine-type infantry.
How often is Dread Host played?
Dread Host isn't in any of 9 winning Adeptus Custodes lists, September – October 2026.
What enhancements does Dread Host have?
Dread Host offers 2: Auric Exemplar (15 pts) and Flawless Bladework (15 pts).