Codex: Adeptus Custodes (2026)

The Codex: Adeptus Custodes is your guide to fielding the Emperor’s own praetorians towering champions clad in gleaming auramite who will protect the Throne at any cost. Honed in body and mind beyond any mortal, the Custodes fight as a small, elite force, and this codex gives you the rules, lore and artwork to lead them in Warhammer 40,000.

This is the English language version.

What’s inside

• Rules to collect and play an Adeptus Custodes army
• Background lore on the Emperor’s praetorians
• Inspiring artwork and showcase photography

The perfect companion to a small, gleaming gold elite force every model a hero.

Everything you need to lead the Emperor’s praetorians. Pair it with the gold paints to finish your Custodes browse our Citadel paint range.