Emperor's Chosen Adeptus Custodes detachment · 11th edition
What Emperor's Chosen does to the dice, by our own maths: the Adeptus Custodes units it lifts most, how often winning lists take it, and lists that did.
In none of 9 winning Adeptus Custodes lists, September – October 2026. Adeptus Custodes on the Meta page ›
What it changes on the dice
- Re-roll one hit and one wound
In our own words, as the calculator applies them; see the codex for the rules.
Enhancements
The 2 enhancements Emperor's Chosen offers, with their points and who can take each, in our words.
- Radiant Mantle 40 pts · for ADEPTUS CUSTODES INFANTRY model: -1 to be hit (Radiant Mantle).
- From the Hall of Armouries 15 pts · for ADEPTUS CUSTODES model: Devastating Wounds in melee (the bearer).
Stratagems that change an attack
The stratagem of Emperor's Chosen that changes the dice, in our words, as the calculator plays it.
- AP worsened by 1 1 CP · when attacked · for ADEPTUS CUSTODES
Units Emperor's Chosen lifts most
Damage added against Marine-type infantry with its attack effects on, our maths.
- Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought +26%
- Caladius Annihilator Grav-tank +25%
- Allarus Custodians +23%
- Blade Champion +18%
- Shield-Captain +18%
SimulateContemptor-Achillus Dreadnought with Emperor's Chosen
Questions
Which units are best in Emperor's Chosen?
By our maths the units Emperor's Chosen lifts most are Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought (+26%), Caladius Annihilator Grav-tank (+25%), Allarus Custodians (+23%), in damage added against Marine-type infantry.
How often is Emperor's Chosen played?
Emperor's Chosen isn't in any of 9 winning Adeptus Custodes lists, September – October 2026.
What enhancements does Emperor's Chosen have?
Emperor's Chosen offers 2: Radiant Mantle (40 pts) and From the Hall of Armouries (15 pts).