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New army rules from Codex: Adeptus Custodes

Games Workshop has unveiled new rules and datasheets for Codex: Adeptus Custodes, alongside the reassignment of seven units to Legends status.

By · Published September 26, 2026  07:35 UTC · Updated September 26, 2026  08:24 UTC

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What did Games Workshop reveal for the Adeptus Custodes?

Games Workshop revealed updated army rules and offered an initial look at new datasheets for Codex: Adeptus Custodes.

How many Custodes units are moving to Legends?

According to Bell of Lost Souls, seven units from the Adeptus Custodes line are transitioning to Legends.

How does coverage describe the faction's updated tabletop strength?

Coverage from wargamer.com characterizes the new army rules as making the Adeptus Custodes true tabletop demigods.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Games Workshop has unveiled new rules and datasheets for Codex: Adeptus Custodes, alongside the reassignment of seven units to Legends status.
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Tabletop commanders fielding Warhammer 40k's elite warriors gain enhanced battlefield power, even as their competitive roster shrinks. Games Workshop has officially unveiled new army rules and datasheets for Codex: Adeptus Custodes, with wargamer.com describing the adjustments as making the faction true tabletop demigods.

First looks published by Warhammer Community confirm redesigned datasheets that reshape how the army operates on the board. The complication for army builders lies in roster cuts: Bell of Lost Souls notes that seven units are moving to Legends.

The shift restricts tournament availability for those models, tempering excitement over the faction's revised datasheet strength.

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