Guardians of the Throne Adeptus Custodes detachment · 11th edition
What Guardians of the Throne 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
- Sustained Hits 1 in melee
- Lethal Hits in melee
In our own words, as the calculator applies them; see the codex for the rules.
Enhancements
The 4 enhancements Guardians of the Throne offers, with their points and who can take each, in our words.
- Bane of Abominations 20 pts · for ADEPTUS CUSTODES model: +1 to wound vs CHARACTER/MONSTER/VEHICLE.
- Emperor's Light 15 pts · for ADEPTUS CUSTODES model: An extra melee weapon of its own for the bearer.
- Castellan's Mark 25 pts · for ADEPTUS CUSTODES model: Redeploys up to three units.
- Eagle's Eye 30 pts · for ADEPTUS CUSTODES model: 3+ invulnerable (once, the bearer).
Stratagems that change an attack
The 2 stratagems of Guardians of the Throne that change the dice, in our words, as the calculator plays them.
- AP worsened by 1 1 CP · when attacked · for ADEPTUS CUSTODES
- Re-roll one hit and one wound 1 CP · shooting · for ADEPTUS CUSTODES
Units Guardians of the Throne lifts most
Damage added against Marine-type infantry with its attack effects on, our maths.
- Allarus Custodians +17%
- Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike +16%
- Shield-Captain +14%
- Shield-Captain in Allarus Terminator Armour +14%
- Blade Champion +13%
SimulateAllarus Custodians with Guardians of the Throne
Questions
Which units are best in Guardians of the Throne?
By our maths the units Guardians of the Throne lifts most are Allarus Custodians (+17%), Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike (+16%), Shield-Captain (+14%), in damage added against Marine-type infantry.
How often is Guardians of the Throne played?
Guardians of the Throne isn't in any of 9 winning Adeptus Custodes lists, September – October 2026.
What enhancements does Guardians of the Throne have?
Guardians of the Throne offers 4: Bane of Abominations (20 pts), Emperor's Light (15 pts), Castellan's Mark (25 pts) and Eagle's Eye (30 pts).