Emperor's Shield Space Marines detachment · 11th edition
What Emperor's Shield does to the dice, by our own maths: the Space Marines units it lifts most, how often winning lists take it, and lists that did.
In none of the 1 winning Space Marines lists, August – September 2026. Space Marines on the Meta page ›
What it changes on the dice
- Re-roll wound 1s vs Oath target
- Lysander: re-roll wounds
In our own words, as the calculator applies them; see the codex for the rules.
Units Emperor's Shield lifts most
Damage added against Marine-type infantry with its attack effects on, our maths.
- Ancient in Terminator Armour +17%
- Judiciar +17%
- Infernus Squad +15%
- Eradicator Squad with Heavy Bolters +14%
- Bladeguard Veteran Squad +13%
Try Ancient in Terminator Armour with Emperor's Shield
Questions
Which units are best in Emperor's Shield?
By our maths the units Emperor's Shield lifts most are Ancient in Terminator Armour (+17%), Judiciar (+17%), Infernus Squad (+15%), in damage added against Marine-type infantry.
How often is Emperor's Shield played?
Emperor's Shield isn't in any of the 1 winning Space Marines lists of August – September 2026.