Warhammer 40K: Adeptus Custodes - Codex (2026)

The Adeptus Custodes shine with the last gleaming of the Emperor’s radiance. Clad in auramite, they were fashioned by the Master of Mankind as his advisors, emissaries, guardians, and champions. Now, they are an order in mourning, their tireless vigil a penance for allowing Him to fall to the arch traitor. The most important duty of the Custodes is to shield the Emperor on the Golden Throne, but in the desperate state of the galaxy, they travel the stars to smite any who would welcome the death of Humanity.

Codex: Adeptus Custodes is an essential supplement for anyone who wants to collect and play games of Warhammer 40,000 with the Ten Thousand. It's packed with majestic background material, photography of glorious armies, guidelines for growing and painting your collection, and the rules you'll need to execute the Emperor's will across the galaxy.

This 120-page softcover book includes:

– A full lore section with background material, historical notes, evocative artwork, a description of various units, and inspiring photography, giving you insight into the defenders of the Golden Throne

– A collecting section containing advice on building a thematic army and working towards detachments, with painting guides and tips for creating a themed battlefield

– A rules section with the army special rules, 13 detachments, and 27 datasheets you'll need to field your Adeptus Custodes as an effective fighting force on the tabletop

– Foldout front and back covers, featuring a description of the Imperial Palace and a map showing key locations in the sprawling seat of the Imperium

This book is presented in an easy-to-carry 185mm by 250mm softcover format with a removable slipcase.

Inside the back cover, you’ll find a unique code that will unlock the Adeptus Custodes faction in Warhammer 40,000: The App, including ongoing access to more free Adeptus Custodes content over time.