Talons of the Emperor Adeptus Custodes detachment · 11th edition
What Talons of the Emperor 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 7 winning Adeptus Custodes lists, August – September 2026. Adeptus Custodes on the Meta page ›
What its rules do
- Revered Companions: Paired auras: Custodians near Sisters get FNP 5+ vs psychic, Sisters near them +1 to hit.
In our own words, as the calculator applies them; see the codex for the rules.
Enhancements
The 4 enhancements Talons of the Emperor offers, with their points and who can take each, in our words.
- Aegis Projector 20 pts · for ADEPTUS CUSTODES model: Once a turn, the first failed save on its unit does no damage.
- Champion of the Imperium 25 pts · for ADEPTUS CUSTODES model: Its aura reaches 9".
- Gift of Terran Artifice 15 pts · for ADEPTUS CUSTODES model: +1 to wound in melee (the bearer).
- Radiant Mantle 30 pts · for ADEPTUS CUSTODES model: -1 to be hit within 12".
Questions
Which units are best in Talons of the Emperor?
By our maths none of Talons of the Emperor's rules add to a unit's damage against Marine-type infantry.
How often is Talons of the Emperor played?
Talons of the Emperor isn't in any of 7 winning Adeptus Custodes lists, August – September 2026.
What enhancements does Talons of the Emperor have?
Talons of the Emperor offers 4: Aegis Projector (20 pts), Champion of the Imperium (25 pts), Gift of Terran Artifice (15 pts) and Radiant Mantle (30 pts).