Armies · Adeptus Custodes
Emissaries Imperatus Adeptus Custodes detachment · 11th edition
What Emissaries Imperatus 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 3 of 329 winning Adeptus Custodes lists (1%), September – November 2026. 0% in June – August 2026. Adeptus Custodes on the Meta page ›
What its rules do
We haven't modelled this detachment's rules yet.
In our own words, as the calculator applies them; see the codex for the rules.
Enhancements
The 2 enhancements Emissaries Imperatus offers, with their points and who can take each, in our words.
- Auriferous Orb 20 pts · for ADEPTUS CUSTODES model: A ranged weapon of its own for the bearer.
- Edge of the Blade 15 pts · for ADEPTUS CUSTODES model: Re-roll 1s to hit and wound (the bearer).
Stratagems that change an attack
The 2 stratagems of Emissaries Imperatus that change the dice, in our words, as the calculator plays them.
- 1 CP: Ignores hit minuses melee · for ADEPTUS CUSTODES
- 1 CP: +1 to wound melee · for ADEPTUS CUSTODES
Questions
Which units are best in Emissaries Imperatus?
By our math Emissaries Imperatus' detachment rule adds no damage against Marine-type infantry; its enhancements and stratagems are listed above.
How often is Emissaries Imperatus played?
Emissaries Imperatus is in 3 of 329 winning Adeptus Custodes lists (1%), September – November 2026.
What enhancements does Emissaries Imperatus have?
Emissaries Imperatus offers 2: Auriferous Orb (20 pts) and Edge of the Blade (15 pts).