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Best Adeptus Custodes detachments 11th edition · ranked by winning lists

Every Adeptus Custodes detachment, ranked by how many winning Adeptus Custodes lists played it, with what its rules do in our own words and the units it lifts most. From 329 winning Adeptus Custodes lists, September – November 2026.

A winning list here is one that finished in the top quarter of its event. An army can take up to three detachments, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

1. 1

   Lions of the Emperor

   259 of 329 lists (79%)

   On Gilded Wings: TERMINATOR units may go back into reserves after the enemy's Fight phase. 2 enhancements

2. 2

   Might of the Moritoi

   129 of 329 lists (39%)

   Re-roll hit 1s (below starting strength) · Re-roll wound 1s (below half-strength) 2 enhancements

   Adds most damage (vs Marine-type infantry): Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought +36% · Contemptor-Galatus Dreadnought +13% · Telemon Heavy Dreadnought +9%

3. 3

   Emperor's Chosen

   63 of 329 lists (19%)

   Re-roll one hit and one wound 2 enhancements

   Adds most damage (vs Marine-type infantry): Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought +26% · Caladius Annihilator Grav-tank +25% · Allarus Custodians +23%

4. 4

   Solar Watch

   42 of 329 lists (13%)

   Talon Sortie: charges after Falling Back; its favoured ka'tah, Calistus, adds 2" of Move. 2 enhancements

5. 5

   Honoured Companions

   25 of 329 lists (8%)

   Re-roll wound 1s on an objective 2 enhancements

   Adds most damage (vs Marine-type infantry): Custodian Wardens +10% · Sentinel Guard Sodality +6% · Custodian Guard Sodality +3%

6. 6

   Dread Host

   24 of 329 lists (7%)

   Instruments of the Emperor's Wrath: re-rolled charges; its favoured ka'tah, Dacatarai, shortens engaged enemies' pile-in and consolidation. 2 enhancements

7. 7

   Auric Champions

   21 of 329 lists (6%)

   +1 to wound vs the dreadful foe 3 enhancements

   Adds most damage (vs Marine-type infantry): Knight-Centura +33% · Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike +22% · Shield-Captain +20%

8. 8

   Grav-Assault Force

   4 of 329 lists (1%)

   4+ invulnerable vs shooting 2 enhancements

9. 9

   Emissaries Imperatus

   3 of 329 lists (1%)

   We haven't modelled its rules yet. 2 enhancements

10. 10

    Guardians of the Throne

    2 of 329 lists (1%)

    Sustained Hits 1 in melee · Lethal Hits in melee 4 enhancements

    Adds most damage (vs Marine-type infantry): Allarus Custodians +17% · Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike +16% · Shield-Captain +14%

11. 11

    Null Maiden Vigil

    2 of 329 lists (1%)

    Silent Sisterhood: an ANATHEMA PSYKANA Warlord, Prosecutors as Battleline, and psykers and hurt enemies within 12" of Sisters test Battle-shock. 2 enhancements

12. 12

    Aquilan Shield

    1 of 329 lists (0%)

    -1 to wound vs stronger shots, on objectives 2 enhancements

13. 13

    Shadow Keepers

    1 of 329 lists (0%)

    -1 to wound vs stronger melee, on objectives 2 enhancements

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