Monday 14 May 2018

Quick Hits - May 2018 Adeptus Costodes

Our first Imperial quick hit is Adeptus Custodes


Special Rules

Aegis of the Emperor
An army wide 5+ Invulnerable Save and a 6+ feel no pain against Mortal Wounds during the Psychic Phase makes these already touch models that much tougher.

HQ

Captain-General Trajann Valoris
Expensive, but gives a bubble of re-rolling 1s for hits and wounds. Well timed use of the Moment Shackle can be killer too.

Shield-Captain
I'm a fan of just sticking to the Guardian Spear here. A solid HQ that gives a re-roll 1s to hit bubble, and is relatively hard to kill.

Shield-Captain in Allarus Terminator Armour
The only benefits here over the regular Shield-Captain are an extra wound and the ability to Deep Strike. Probably not worth it.

Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike
A more mobile version of the Shield-Captain, with a better shooting weapon. The Lance also re-rolls wounds on the turn you charge. Remember the Fly keyword lets them assault planes.

Troops

Custodian Guard
Your only Troops choice. The minimum unit size is 3, which is handy for building Battalions.

Elites

Custodian Wardens
Essentially just Custodian Guard with a 6+ feel no pain. Only 9 points extra model for this, so if you aren't looking for Command Points you could use them to make a Vanguard Detachment.

Allarus Custodians
Decent at chopping up harder targets with a squad of axes. Can also deep strike, and their Slayer of Tyrants ability is Interesting.

Vexilus Praetor
The army standard bearer, choosing between buffs of +1 attack, -1 to hit for opposing shooting or a 5+ Invulnerable Save for Imperium units. A good choice to accompany the bulk of the army.

Vexilus Praetor in Allarus Terminator Armour
Again, simply gains the ability to deep strike. Equally not worth the upgrade, much like the Shield-Captain.

Venerable Comtemptor Dreadnought
Has both an Invulnerable Save and a feel no pain. Not a huge selection of guns (only 2 choices), and I think the Kheres-pattern Assault Cannon is better.

Fast Attack

Vertus Praetors
A unit of guys on jetbikes. Hurricane bolters will make a mess of infantry and the Fly keyword means they can't be locked in combat unless they want to be. The Lances also make them a credible threat in combat.


Heavy Support

Venerable Land Raider
The only real long-range shooting in the list, plus their only transport. It's very expensive and has a feel no pain. Not worth it at 400 points.

The Emperor's Chosen

Rather than "Chapter Tactics", if your whole detachment is Custodes, they get a buff to the Invulnerable Save. This is really good and makes your army of Toughness 5/3+ Wound models a lot harder to shift.

Stratagems

Stand-out Stratagems
  • From Golden Light, They Came
  • Unflinching
  • Shoulder the Mantle
  • Indomitable Guardians
  • Spark of Divinity
  • Eyes of the Emperor
  • Stooping Dive
Warlord Traits

Radiant Mantle and Superior Creation are the best choices here.

Relics of Terra

Stand-out Relics
  • Gatekeeper
  • Eagle's Eye
  • Auric Aquillas
  • Faith Absolute

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