# Best Adeptus Custodes Units vs Tanks, Knights, Hordes (40k)

> Adeptus Custodes in 40k 11th edition: which units kill tanks, Knights, monsters, elite infantry and hordes best per point, simulated unit by unit.

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§ WIN · 11th edition

# Best Adeptus Custodes units: Every Adeptus Custodes unit ranked by how much of each target it removes in one turn of 40k 11th edition, per 100 points.

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##  Best per point, by target

[Against hordes](#horde)

Shooting: Witchseekers · 0.61 of a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops per 100 points Melee: Custodian Guard · 0.45 of a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops per 100 points

[Against elite infantry](#elite)

Shooting: Inquisitor Draxus · 0.18 of a squad of 5 Terminators per 100 points Melee: Aleya · 0.40 of a squad of 5 Terminators per 100 points

[Against light vehicles](#light)

Shooting: Inquisitorial Chimera · 0.40 of an Impulsor per 100 points Melee: Vigilators · 0.54 of an Impulsor per 100 points

[Against tanks](#tank)

Shooting: Caladius Grav-tank · 0.33 of a Leman Russ Battle Tank per 100 points Melee: Aleya · 0.38 of a Leman Russ Battle Tank per 100 points

[Against monsters](#monster)

Shooting: Caladius Grav-tank · 0.37 of an Exocrine per 100 points Melee: Aleya · 0.39 of an Exocrine per 100 points

[Against Knights](#knight)

Shooting: Caladius Grav-tank · 0.20 of a Knight Paladin per 100 points Melee: Aleya · 0.22 of a Knight Paladin per 100 points

58 units

## Against hordes

How much of a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops (T3, W1, Sv 5+) each unit removes in one turn, shooting and in melee, per 100 points and in all.

### Shooting

Adeptus Custodes units against a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Witchseekers 4 models · 4× Witchseeker flamer, 4× Close combat weapon  | 50 | 0.61 | 0.31 |
| 2 | Imperial Navy Breachers † 10 models · 9× Navis heavy shotgun, 1× Navis shotgun, 10× Close combat weapon  | 90 | 0.47 | 0.42 |
| 3 | Telemon Heavy Dreadnought 1 model · 2× Arachnus storm cannon, 1× Spiculus bolt launcher, 1× Armoured feet  | 225 | 0.39 | 0.89 |
| 4 | Inquisitorial Chimera † 1 model · 1× Lasgun array, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Multi-laser, 1× Armoured tracks  | 60 | 0.33 | 0.20 |
| 5 | Sisters of Battle Immolator † 1 model · 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Immolation flamers, 1× Armoured tracks  | 105 | 0.32 | 0.33 |
| 6 | Inquisitor 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Psychic gifts, 1× Force weapon  | 65 | 0.30 | 0.20 |
| 7 | Corvus Blackstar † 1 model · 1× Hurricane bolter, 1× Twin assault cannon, 2× Blackstar rocket launcher, 1× Armoured hull  | 180 | 0.29 | 0.52 |
| 8 | Allarus Custodians 6 models · 6× Balistus grenade launcher, 12× Guardian Spear  | 360 | 0.28 | 0.99 |
| 9 | Pallas Grav-attack 1 model · 1× Twin arachnus blaze cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 100 | 0.26 | 0.26 |
| 10 | Vigilant Squad † 10 models · 9× Arbites combat shotgun, 1× Mechanical bite, 9× Close combat weapon  | 85 | 0.24 | 0.20 |
| 11 | Exaction Squad † 10 models · 9× Arbites combat shotgun, 1× Mechanical bite, 9× Close combat weapon  | 85 | 0.23 | 0.20 |
| 12 | Inquisitor Draxus 1 model · 1× Dirgesinger, 1× Psychic Tempest, 1× Power fist  | 110 | 0.22 | 0.25 |
| 13 | Coronus Grav-carrier † 1 model · 1× Twin arachnus blaze cannon, 1× Twin lastrum bolt cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 180 | 0.20 | 0.36 |
| 14 | Ministorum Priest † 1 model · 2× Zealot's vindictor  | 40 | 0.20 | 0.08 |
| 15 | Voidsmen-at-Arms † 6 models · 6× Artificer shotgun, 6× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.19 | 0.13 |
| 16 | Sagittarum Custodians † 5 models · 5× Adrastus bolt caliver, 5× Misericordia  | 225 | 0.19 | 0.42 |
| 17 | Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought 1 model · 2× Achillus dreadspear, 2× Infernus incinerator  | 155 | 0.18 | 0.28 |
| 18 | Shield-Captain in Allarus Terminator Armour 1 model · 1× Balistus grenade launcher, 2× Guardian Spear  | 130 | 0.17 | 0.22 |
| 19 | Rogue Trader Entourage † 4 models · 4× Household pistol, 4× Monomolecular cane-rapier  | 105 | 0.17 | 0.18 |
| 20 | Watch Captain Artemis 1 model · 1× Hellfire Extremis, 1× Master-crafted power weapon  | 75 | 0.15 | 0.11 |
| 21 | Callidus Assassin 1 model · 1× Neural shredder, 1× Phase sword and poison blades  | 100 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| 22 | Venerable Land Raider 1 model · 2× Godhammer lascannon, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Storm bolter, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 220 | 0.14 | 0.32 |
| 23 | Agamatus Custodians † 3 models · 3× Lastrum bolt cannon, 3× Interceptor Lance  | 225 | 0.14 | 0.31 |
| 24 | Sisters of Battle Squad † 10 models · 10× Boltgun, 10× Close combat weapon, 1× Chainsword  | 110 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| 25 | Deathwatch Kill Team † 5 models · 5× Boltgun, 5× Power weapon  | 115 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| 26 | Prosecutors 4 models · 4× Boltgun, 4× Close combat weapon  | 50 | 0.12 | 0.06 |
| 27 | Vertus Praetors 2 models · 2× Vertus hurricane bolter, 2× Interceptor lance  | 155 | 0.12 | 0.19 |
| 28 | Custodian Guard 4 models · 8× Guardian Spear  | 180 | 0.12 | 0.21 |
| 29 | Caladius Grav-tank 1 model · 1× Twin arachnus heavy blaze cannon, 1× Twin lastrum bolt cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 225 | 0.12 | 0.27 |
| 30 | Eversor Assassin 1 model · 1× Executioner pistol, 1× Power sword and neuro gauntlet  | 110 | 0.11 | 0.12 |

### Melee

Adeptus Custodes units against a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Custodian Guard 4 models · 8× Guardian Spear  | 180 | 0.45 | 0.81 |
| 2 | Custodian Guard with Adrasite and Pyrithite spears 5 models · 10× Pyrithite spear  | 250 | 0.39 | 0.97 |
| 3 | Vigilators 4 models · 4× Executioner greatblade  | 50 | 0.36 | 0.18 |
| 4 | Subductor Squad † 10 models · 10× Mechanical bite  | 100 | 0.34 | 0.34 |
| 5 | Custodian Wardens 5 models · 10× Guardian Spear  | 260 | 0.33 | 0.86 |
| 6 | Inquisitorial Agents † 6 models · 1× Heavy bolter, 6× Agent melee weapon  | 60 | 0.33 | 0.20 |
| 7 | Venatari Custodians 3 models · 6× Venatari lance  | 165 | 0.32 | 0.52 |
| 8 | Grey Knights Terminator Squad † 5 models · 5× Storm bolter, 5× Nemesis force weapon  | 190 | 0.29 | 0.55 |
| 9 | Deathwatch Kill Team † 5 models · 5× Boltgun, 5× Power weapon  | 115 | 0.29 | 0.33 |
| 10 | Rogue Trader Entourage † 4 models · 4× Household pistol, 4× Monomolecular cane-rapier  | 105 | 0.28 | 0.30 |
| 11 | Allarus Custodians 6 models · 6× Balistus grenade launcher, 12× Guardian Spear  | 360 | 0.27 | 0.97 |
| 12 | Aquilon Custodians † 3 models · 3× Lastrum storm bolter, 3× Solerite power gauntlet  | 195 | 0.27 | 0.52 |
| 13 | Aleya 1 model · 1× Somnus  | 55 | 0.25 | 0.14 |
| 14 | Sagittarum Custodians † 5 models · 5× Adrastus bolt caliver, 5× Misericordia  | 225 | 0.25 | 0.55 |
| 15 | Eversor Assassin 1 model · 1× Executioner pistol, 1× Power sword and neuro gauntlet  | 110 | 0.24 | 0.27 |
| 16 | Agamatus Custodians † 3 models · 3× Lastrum bolt cannon, 3× Interceptor Lance  | 225 | 0.23 | 0.52 |
| 17 | Watch Captain Artemis 1 model · 1× Hellfire Extremis, 1× Master-crafted power weapon  | 75 | 0.22 | 0.17 |
| 18 | Vertus Praetors 2 models · 2× Vertus hurricane bolter, 2× Interceptor lance  | 155 | 0.22 | 0.35 |
| 19 | Shield-Captain 1 model · 2× Pyrithite Spear & Praesidium shield, 1× Sentinel Blade & Praesidium Shield  | 110 | 0.22 | 0.24 |
| 20 | Exaction Squad † 10 models · 9× Arbites combat shotgun, 1× Mechanical bite, 9× Close combat weapon  | 85 | 0.22 | 0.18 |
| 21 | Vigilant Squad † 10 models · 9× Arbites combat shotgun, 1× Mechanical bite, 9× Close combat weapon  | 85 | 0.22 | 0.18 |
| 22 | Valerian 1 model · 2× Gnosis  | 120 | 0.20 | 0.24 |
| 23 | Watch Master † 1 model · 2× Vigil spear  | 105 | 0.20 | 0.21 |
| 24 | Blade Champion 1 model · 1× Vaultswords  | 110 | 0.19 | 0.21 |
| 25 | Shield-Captain in Allarus Terminator Armour 1 model · 1× Balistus grenade launcher, 2× Guardian Spear  | 130 | 0.19 | 0.24 |
| 26 | Witchseekers 4 models · 4× Witchseeker flamer, 4× Close combat weapon  | 50 | 0.18 | 0.09 |
| 27 | Prosecutors 4 models · 4× Boltgun, 4× Close combat weapon  | 50 | 0.18 | 0.09 |
| 28 | Contemptor-Galatus Dreadnought 1 model · 2× Galatus warblade  | 165 | 0.17 | 0.28 |
| 29 | Inquisitor Kroyle 1 model · 1× Jindarii tox-cycler, 1× Butcher blade, 1× Garralisk's claws and teeth  | 100 | 0.17 | 0.17 |
| 30 | Trajann Valoris 1 model · 1× Eagle's Scream, 1× Watcher's Axe  | 135 | 0.15 | 0.21 |

[Every faction's best against hordes](/listcheck/best-against/hordes)

58 units

## Against elite infantry

How much of a squad of 5 Terminators (T6, W3, Sv 2+, Inv 4+) each unit removes in one turn, shooting and in melee, per 100 points and in all.

### Shooting

Adeptus Custodes units against a squad of 5 Terminators, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Inquisitor Draxus 1 model · 1× Dirgesinger, 1× Psychic Tempest, 1× Power fist  | 110 | 0.18 | 0.19 |
| 2 | Telemon Heavy Dreadnought 1 model · 2× Arachnus storm cannon, 1× Spiculus bolt launcher, 1× Armoured feet  | 225 | 0.17 | 0.39 |
| 3 | Venerable Land Raider 1 model · 2× Godhammer lascannon, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Storm bolter, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 220 | 0.17 | 0.38 |
| 4 | Pallas Grav-attack 1 model · 1× Twin arachnus blaze cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 100 | 0.16 | 0.16 |
| 5 | Inquisitorial Chimera † 1 model · 1× Lasgun array, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Multi-laser, 1× Armoured tracks  | 60 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| 6 | Caladius Grav-tank 1 model · 1× Twin arachnus heavy blaze cannon, 1× Twin lastrum bolt cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 225 | 0.16 | 0.35 |
| 7 | Inquisitor 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Psychic gifts, 1× Force weapon  | 65 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| 8 | Watch Captain Artemis 1 model · 1× Hellfire Extremis, 1× Master-crafted power weapon  | 75 | 0.16 | 0.12 |
| 9 | Sisters of Battle Immolator † 1 model · 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Immolation flamers, 1× Armoured tracks  | 105 | 0.15 | 0.16 |
| 10 | Rogue Trader Entourage † 4 models · 4× Household pistol, 4× Monomolecular cane-rapier  | 105 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| 11 | Coronus Grav-carrier † 1 model · 1× Twin arachnus blaze cannon, 1× Twin lastrum bolt cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 180 | 0.11 | 0.20 |
| 12 | Witchseekers 4 models · 4× Witchseeker flamer, 4× Close combat weapon  | 50 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| 13 | Custodian Guard with Adrasite and Pyrithite spears 5 models · 10× Pyrithite spear  | 250 | 0.10 | 0.25 |
| 14 | Inquisitor Greyfax † 1 model · 1× Castigation, 1× Condemnor stake, 1× Master-crafted power sword  | 65 | 0.10 | 0.06 |
| 15 | Callidus Assassin 1 model · 1× Neural shredder, 1× Phase sword and poison blades  | 100 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| 16 | Imperial Rhino † 1 model · 1× Storm bolter, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Armoured tracks  | 65 | 0.10 | 0.06 |
| 17 | Anathema Psykana Rhino 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Storm Bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 65 | 0.09 | 0.06 |
| 18 | Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought 1 model · 2× Achillus dreadspear, 2× Infernus incinerator  | 155 | 0.08 | 0.13 |
| 19 | Sagittarum Custodians † 5 models · 5× Adrastus bolt caliver, 5× Misericordia  | 225 | 0.08 | 0.18 |
| 20 | Allarus Custodians 6 models · 6× Balistus grenade launcher, 12× Guardian Spear  | 360 | 0.08 | 0.29 |
| 21 | Imperial Navy Breachers † 10 models · 9× Navis heavy shotgun, 1× Navis shotgun, 10× Close combat weapon  | 90 | 0.08 | 0.07 |
| 22 | Corvus Blackstar † 1 model · 1× Hurricane bolter, 1× Twin assault cannon, 2× Blackstar rocket launcher, 1× Armoured hull  | 180 | 0.08 | 0.14 |
| 23 | Ares Gunship † 1 model · 1× Arachnus heavy blaze cannon, 1× Arachnus magna-blaze cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 580 | 0.08 | 0.45 |
| 24 | Orion Assault Dropship † 1 model · 1× Arachnus heavy blaze cannon, 1× Spiculus heavy bolt launcher, 1× Twin lastrum bolt cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 690 | 0.07 | 0.49 |
| 25 | Vertus Praetors 2 models · 2× Vertus hurricane bolter, 2× Interceptor lance  | 155 | 0.07 | 0.11 |
| 26 | Culexus Assassin 1 model · 1× Animus speculum, 1× Life-draining touch  | 85 | 0.07 | 0.06 |
| 27 | Venerable Contemptor Dreadnought 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Multi-melta, 1× Contemptor combat weapon  | 170 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| 28 | Voidsmen-at-Arms † 6 models · 6× Artificer shotgun, 6× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| 29 | Custodian Guard 4 models · 8× Guardian Spear  | 180 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| 30 | Vindicare Assassin † 1 model · 1× Exitus rifle, 1× Vindicare combat knife  | 125 | 0.06 | 0.07 |

### Melee

Adeptus Custodes units against a squad of 5 Terminators, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Aleya 1 model · 1× Somnus  | 55 | 0.40 | 0.22 |
| 2 | Custodian Guard 4 models · 8× Guardian Spear  | 180 | 0.36 | 0.66 |
| 3 | Custodian Guard with Adrasite and Pyrithite spears 5 models · 10× Pyrithite spear  | 250 | 0.32 | 0.80 |
| 4 | Vigilators 4 models · 4× Executioner greatblade  | 50 | 0.30 | 0.15 |
| 5 | Contemptor-Galatus Dreadnought 1 model · 2× Galatus warblade  | 165 | 0.27 | 0.45 |
| 6 | Custodian Wardens 5 models · 10× Guardian Spear  | 260 | 0.27 | 0.70 |
| 7 | Venatari Custodians 3 models · 6× Venatari lance  | 165 | 0.26 | 0.43 |
| 8 | Eversor Assassin 1 model · 1× Executioner pistol, 1× Power sword and neuro gauntlet  | 110 | 0.26 | 0.28 |
| 9 | Trajann Valoris 1 model · 1× Eagle's Scream, 1× Watcher's Axe  | 135 | 0.25 | 0.33 |
| 10 | Allarus Custodians 6 models · 6× Balistus grenade launcher, 12× Guardian Spear  | 360 | 0.22 | 0.81 |
| 11 | Aquilon Custodians † 3 models · 3× Lastrum storm bolter, 3× Solerite power gauntlet  | 195 | 0.22 | 0.44 |
| 12 | Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought 1 model · 2× Achillus dreadspear, 2× Infernus incinerator  | 155 | 0.20 | 0.31 |
| 13 | Venerable Contemptor Dreadnought 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Multi-melta, 1× Contemptor combat weapon  | 170 | 0.20 | 0.34 |
| 14 | Shield-Captain 1 model · 2× Pyrithite Spear & Praesidium shield, 1× Sentinel Blade & Praesidium Shield  | 110 | 0.19 | 0.21 |
| 15 | Agamatus Custodians † 3 models · 3× Lastrum bolt cannon, 3× Interceptor Lance  | 225 | 0.19 | 0.43 |
| 16 | Vertus Praetors 2 models · 2× Vertus hurricane bolter, 2× Interceptor lance  | 155 | 0.19 | 0.29 |
| 17 | Grey Knights Terminator Squad † 5 models · 5× Storm bolter, 5× Nemesis force weapon  | 190 | 0.18 | 0.35 |
| 18 | Valerian 1 model · 2× Gnosis  | 120 | 0.17 | 0.21 |
| 19 | Blade Champion 1 model · 1× Vaultswords  | 110 | 0.17 | 0.18 |
| 20 | Shield-Captain in Allarus Terminator Armour 1 model · 1× Balistus grenade launcher, 2× Guardian Spear  | 130 | 0.16 | 0.21 |
| 21 | Watch Master † 1 model · 2× Vigil spear  | 105 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| 22 | Inquisitor Coteaz 1 model · 1× Psychic Blast, 1× Nemesis daemon hammer  | 95 | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| 23 | Knight-Centura 1 model · 1× Executioner Greatblade  | 55 | 0.14 | 0.08 |
| 24 | Watch Captain Artemis 1 model · 1× Hellfire Extremis, 1× Master-crafted power weapon  | 75 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| 25 | Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike 1 model · 1× Vertus hurricane bolter, 1× Interceptor lance  | 150 | 0.12 | 0.19 |
| 26 | Culexus Assassin 1 model · 1× Animus speculum, 1× Life-draining touch  | 85 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| 27 | Callidus Assassin 1 model · 1× Neural shredder, 1× Phase sword and poison blades  | 100 | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| 28 | Deathwatch Kill Team † 5 models · 5× Boltgun, 5× Power weapon  | 115 | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| 29 | Inquisitor 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Psychic gifts, 1× Force weapon  | 65 | 0.09 | 0.06 |
| 30 | Inquisitor Greyfax † 1 model · 1× Castigation, 1× Condemnor stake, 1× Master-crafted power sword  | 65 | 0.08 | 0.05 |

[Every faction's best against elite infantry](/listcheck/best-against/elite-infantry)

58 units

## Against light vehicles

How much of an Impulsor (T9, W11, Sv 3+) each unit removes in one turn, shooting and in melee, per 100 points and in all.

### Shooting

Adeptus Custodes units against an Impulsor, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Inquisitorial Chimera † 1 model · 1× Lasgun array, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Multi-laser, 1× Armoured tracks  | 60 | 0.40 | 0.24 |
| 2 | Caladius Grav-tank 1 model · 1× Twin arachnus heavy blaze cannon, 1× Twin lastrum bolt cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 225 | 0.40 | 0.90 |
| 3 | Venerable Land Raider 1 model · 2× Godhammer lascannon, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Storm bolter, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 220 | 0.38 | 0.84 |
| 4 | Sisters of Battle Immolator † 1 model · 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Immolation flamers, 1× Armoured tracks  | 105 | 0.30 | 0.32 |
| 5 | Custodian Guard with Adrasite and Pyrithite spears 5 models · 10× Pyrithite spear  | 250 | 0.27 | 0.67 |
| 6 | Rogue Trader Entourage † 4 models · 4× Household pistol, 4× Monomolecular cane-rapier  | 105 | 0.26 | 0.27 |
| 7 | Pallas Grav-attack 1 model · 1× Twin arachnus blaze cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 100 | 0.26 | 0.26 |
| 8 | Imperial Rhino † 1 model · 1× Storm bolter, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Armoured tracks  | 65 | 0.23 | 0.15 |
| 9 | Telemon Heavy Dreadnought 1 model · 2× Arachnus storm cannon, 1× Spiculus bolt launcher, 1× Armoured feet  | 225 | 0.22 | 0.50 |
| 10 | Anathema Psykana Rhino 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Storm Bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 65 | 0.22 | 0.14 |
| 11 | Sagittarum Custodians † 5 models · 5× Adrastus bolt caliver, 5× Misericordia  | 225 | 0.20 | 0.45 |
| 12 | Inquisitor Draxus 1 model · 1× Dirgesinger, 1× Psychic Tempest, 1× Power fist  | 110 | 0.18 | 0.20 |
| 13 | Inquisitor 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Psychic gifts, 1× Force weapon  | 65 | 0.17 | 0.11 |
| 14 | Ares Gunship † 1 model · 1× Arachnus heavy blaze cannon, 1× Arachnus magna-blaze cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 580 | 0.17 | 0.99 |
| 15 | Coronus Grav-carrier † 1 model · 1× Twin arachnus blaze cannon, 1× Twin lastrum bolt cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 180 | 0.16 | 0.30 |
| 16 | Venerable Contemptor Dreadnought 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Multi-melta, 1× Contemptor combat weapon  | 170 | 0.16 | 0.26 |
| 17 | Witchseekers 4 models · 4× Witchseeker flamer, 4× Close combat weapon  | 50 | 0.14 | 0.07 |
| 18 | Allarus Custodians 6 models · 6× Balistus grenade launcher, 12× Guardian Spear  | 360 | 0.14 | 0.52 |
| 19 | Corvus Blackstar † 1 model · 1× Hurricane bolter, 1× Twin assault cannon, 2× Blackstar rocket launcher, 1× Armoured hull  | 180 | 0.13 | 0.23 |
| 20 | Shield-Captain 1 model · 2× Pyrithite Spear & Praesidium shield, 1× Sentinel Blade & Praesidium Shield  | 110 | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| 21 | Culexus Assassin 1 model · 1× Animus speculum, 1× Life-draining touch  | 85 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| 22 | Orion Assault Dropship † 1 model · 1× Arachnus heavy blaze cannon, 1× Spiculus heavy bolt launcher, 1× Twin lastrum bolt cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 690 | 0.12 | 0.81 |
| 23 | Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought 1 model · 2× Achillus dreadspear, 2× Infernus incinerator  | 155 | 0.11 | 0.18 |
| 24 | Inquisitorial Agents † 6 models · 1× Heavy bolter, 6× Agent melee weapon  | 60 | 0.11 | 0.06 |
| 25 | Imperial Navy Breachers † 10 models · 9× Navis heavy shotgun, 1× Navis shotgun, 10× Close combat weapon  | 90 | 0.11 | 0.09 |
| 26 | Inquisitor Greyfax † 1 model · 1× Castigation, 1× Condemnor stake, 1× Master-crafted power sword  | 65 | 0.09 | 0.06 |
| 27 | Voidsmen-at-Arms † 6 models · 6× Artificer shotgun, 6× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.09 | 0.07 |
| 28 | Vindicare Assassin † 1 model · 1× Exitus rifle, 1× Vindicare combat knife  | 125 | 0.09 | 0.11 |
| 29 | Ministorum Priest † 1 model · 2× Zealot's vindictor  | 40 | 0.09 | 0.04 |
| 30 | Vertus Praetors 2 models · 2× Vertus hurricane bolter, 2× Interceptor lance  | 155 | 0.09 | 0.14 |

### Melee

Adeptus Custodes units against an Impulsor, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Vigilators 4 models · 4× Executioner greatblade  | 50 | 0.54 | 0.27 |
| 2 | Aleya 1 model · 1× Somnus  | 55 | 0.50 | 0.28 |
| 3 | Trajann Valoris 1 model · 1× Eagle's Scream, 1× Watcher's Axe  | 135 | 0.44 | 0.59 |
| 4 | Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought 1 model · 2× Achillus dreadspear, 2× Infernus incinerator  | 155 | 0.41 | 0.64 |
| 5 | Custodian Guard 4 models · 8× Guardian Spear  | 180 | 0.40 | 0.73 |
| 6 | Callidus Assassin 1 model · 1× Neural shredder, 1× Phase sword and poison blades  | 100 | 0.35 | 0.35 |
| 7 | Custodian Guard with Adrasite and Pyrithite spears 5 models · 10× Pyrithite spear  | 250 | 0.34 | 0.84 |
| 8 | Venatari Custodians 3 models · 6× Venatari lance  | 165 | 0.30 | 0.50 |
| 9 | Custodian Wardens 5 models · 10× Guardian Spear  | 260 | 0.29 | 0.76 |
| 10 | Venerable Contemptor Dreadnought 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Multi-melta, 1× Contemptor combat weapon  | 170 | 0.29 | 0.49 |
| 11 | Eversor Assassin 1 model · 1× Executioner pistol, 1× Power sword and neuro gauntlet  | 110 | 0.28 | 0.31 |
| 12 | Allarus Custodians 6 models · 6× Balistus grenade launcher, 12× Guardian Spear  | 360 | 0.27 | 0.99 |
| 13 | Grey Knights Terminator Squad † 5 models · 5× Storm bolter, 5× Nemesis force weapon  | 190 | 0.27 | 0.52 |
| 14 | Watch Captain Artemis 1 model · 1× Hellfire Extremis, 1× Master-crafted power weapon  | 75 | 0.27 | 0.20 |
| 15 | Aquilon Custodians † 3 models · 3× Lastrum storm bolter, 3× Solerite power gauntlet  | 195 | 0.26 | 0.50 |
| 16 | Valerian 1 model · 2× Gnosis  | 120 | 0.25 | 0.29 |
| 17 | Contemptor-Galatus Dreadnought 1 model · 2× Galatus warblade  | 165 | 0.24 | 0.40 |
| 18 | Knight-Centura 1 model · 1× Executioner Greatblade  | 55 | 0.24 | 0.13 |
| 19 | Inquisitor Coteaz 1 model · 1× Psychic Blast, 1× Nemesis daemon hammer  | 95 | 0.24 | 0.23 |
| 20 | Agamatus Custodians † 3 models · 3× Lastrum bolt cannon, 3× Interceptor Lance  | 225 | 0.22 | 0.50 |
| 21 | Vertus Praetors 2 models · 2× Vertus hurricane bolter, 2× Interceptor lance  | 155 | 0.22 | 0.34 |
| 22 | Shield-Captain 1 model · 2× Pyrithite Spear & Praesidium shield, 1× Sentinel Blade & Praesidium Shield  | 110 | 0.21 | 0.23 |
| 23 | Watch Master † 1 model · 2× Vigil spear  | 105 | 0.19 | 0.20 |
| 24 | Blade Champion 1 model · 1× Vaultswords  | 110 | 0.19 | 0.20 |
| 25 | Shield-Captain in Allarus Terminator Armour 1 model · 1× Balistus grenade launcher, 2× Guardian Spear  | 130 | 0.18 | 0.24 |
| 26 | Deathwatch Kill Team † 5 models · 5× Boltgun, 5× Power weapon  | 115 | 0.18 | 0.20 |
| 27 | Inquisitor 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Psychic gifts, 1× Force weapon  | 65 | 0.17 | 0.11 |
| 28 | Sagittarum Custodians † 5 models · 5× Adrastus bolt caliver, 5× Misericordia  | 225 | 0.15 | 0.34 |
| 29 | Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike 1 model · 1× Vertus hurricane bolter, 1× Interceptor lance  | 150 | 0.14 | 0.20 |
| 30 | Ministorum Priest † 1 model · 2× Zealot's vindictor  | 40 | 0.12 | 0.05 |

[Every faction's best against light vehicles](/listcheck/best-against/light-vehicles)

58 units

## Against tanks

How much of a Leman Russ Battle Tank (T11, W13, Sv 2+) each unit removes in one turn, shooting and in melee, per 100 points and in all.

### Shooting

Adeptus Custodes units against a Leman Russ Battle Tank, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Caladius Grav-tank 1 model · 1× Twin arachnus heavy blaze cannon, 1× Twin lastrum bolt cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 225 | 0.33 | 0.75 |
| 2 | Venerable Land Raider 1 model · 2× Godhammer lascannon, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Storm bolter, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 220 | 0.27 | 0.59 |
| 3 | Inquisitorial Chimera † 1 model · 1× Lasgun array, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Multi-laser, 1× Armoured tracks  | 60 | 0.22 | 0.13 |
| 4 | Sisters of Battle Immolator † 1 model · 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Immolation flamers, 1× Armoured tracks  | 105 | 0.18 | 0.19 |
| 5 | Anathema Psykana Rhino 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Storm Bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 65 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| 6 | Pallas Grav-attack 1 model · 1× Twin arachnus blaze cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 100 | 0.16 | 0.16 |
| 7 | Telemon Heavy Dreadnought 1 model · 2× Arachnus storm cannon, 1× Spiculus bolt launcher, 1× Armoured feet  | 225 | 0.16 | 0.35 |
| 8 | Ares Gunship † 1 model · 1× Arachnus heavy blaze cannon, 1× Arachnus magna-blaze cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 580 | 0.16 | 0.90 |
| 9 | Inquisitor 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Psychic gifts, 1× Force weapon  | 65 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| 10 | Imperial Rhino † 1 model · 1× Storm bolter, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Armoured tracks  | 65 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| 11 | Custodian Guard with Adrasite and Pyrithite spears 5 models · 10× Pyrithite spear  | 250 | 0.14 | 0.36 |
| 12 | Rogue Trader Entourage † 4 models · 4× Household pistol, 4× Monomolecular cane-rapier  | 105 | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| 13 | Inquisitor Draxus 1 model · 1× Dirgesinger, 1× Psychic Tempest, 1× Power fist  | 110 | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| 14 | Coronus Grav-carrier † 1 model · 1× Twin arachnus blaze cannon, 1× Twin lastrum bolt cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 180 | 0.10 | 0.18 |
| 15 | Orion Assault Dropship † 1 model · 1× Arachnus heavy blaze cannon, 1× Spiculus heavy bolt launcher, 1× Twin lastrum bolt cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 690 | 0.09 | 0.62 |
| 16 | Allarus Custodians 6 models · 6× Balistus grenade launcher, 12× Guardian Spear  | 360 | 0.08 | 0.30 |
| 17 | Venerable Contemptor Dreadnought 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Multi-melta, 1× Contemptor combat weapon  | 170 | 0.07 | 0.12 |
| 18 | Corvus Blackstar † 1 model · 1× Hurricane bolter, 1× Twin assault cannon, 2× Blackstar rocket launcher, 1× Armoured hull  | 180 | 0.07 | 0.13 |
| 19 | Inquisitor Greyfax † 1 model · 1× Castigation, 1× Condemnor stake, 1× Master-crafted power sword  | 65 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| 20 | Vindicare Assassin † 1 model · 1× Exitus rifle, 1× Vindicare combat knife  | 125 | 0.07 | 0.09 |
| 21 | Witchseekers 4 models · 4× Witchseeker flamer, 4× Close combat weapon  | 50 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| 22 | Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought 1 model · 2× Achillus dreadspear, 2× Infernus incinerator  | 155 | 0.06 | 0.09 |
| 23 | Watch Captain Artemis 1 model · 1× Hellfire Extremis, 1× Master-crafted power weapon  | 75 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| 24 | Sagittarum Custodians † 5 models · 5× Adrastus bolt caliver, 5× Misericordia  | 225 | 0.06 | 0.13 |
| 25 | Shield-Captain 1 model · 2× Pyrithite Spear & Praesidium shield, 1× Sentinel Blade & Praesidium Shield  | 110 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| 26 | Vertus Praetors 2 models · 2× Vertus hurricane bolter, 2× Interceptor lance  | 155 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| 27 | Imperial Navy Breachers † 10 models · 9× Navis heavy shotgun, 1× Navis shotgun, 10× Close combat weapon  | 90 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| 28 | Voidsmen-at-Arms † 6 models · 6× Artificer shotgun, 6× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| 29 | Custodian Guard 4 models · 8× Guardian Spear  | 180 | 0.04 | 0.07 |
| 30 | Culexus Assassin 1 model · 1× Animus speculum, 1× Life-draining touch  | 85 | 0.04 | 0.03 |

### Melee

Adeptus Custodes units against a Leman Russ Battle Tank, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Aleya 1 model · 1× Somnus  | 55 | 0.38 | 0.21 |
| 2 | Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought 1 model · 2× Achillus dreadspear, 2× Infernus incinerator  | 155 | 0.30 | 0.46 |
| 3 | Vigilators 4 models · 4× Executioner greatblade  | 50 | 0.28 | 0.14 |
| 4 | Custodian Guard 4 models · 8× Guardian Spear  | 180 | 0.27 | 0.49 |
| 5 | Allarus Custodians 6 models · 6× Balistus grenade launcher, 12× Guardian Spear  | 360 | 0.25 | 0.89 |
| 6 | Custodian Guard with Adrasite and Pyrithite spears 5 models · 10× Pyrithite spear  | 250 | 0.25 | 0.61 |
| 7 | Custodian Wardens 5 models · 10× Guardian Spear  | 260 | 0.20 | 0.52 |
| 8 | Venatari Custodians 3 models · 6× Venatari lance  | 165 | 0.19 | 0.32 |
| 9 | Venerable Contemptor Dreadnought 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Multi-melta, 1× Contemptor combat weapon  | 170 | 0.19 | 0.32 |
| 10 | Grey Knights Terminator Squad † 5 models · 5× Storm bolter, 5× Nemesis force weapon  | 190 | 0.18 | 0.34 |
| 11 | Callidus Assassin 1 model · 1× Neural shredder, 1× Phase sword and poison blades  | 100 | 0.18 | 0.18 |
| 12 | Valerian 1 model · 2× Gnosis  | 120 | 0.17 | 0.20 |
| 13 | Aquilon Custodians † 3 models · 3× Lastrum storm bolter, 3× Solerite power gauntlet  | 195 | 0.16 | 0.32 |
| 14 | Contemptor-Galatus Dreadnought 1 model · 2× Galatus warblade  | 165 | 0.16 | 0.26 |
| 15 | Agamatus Custodians † 3 models · 3× Lastrum bolt cannon, 3× Interceptor Lance  | 225 | 0.14 | 0.32 |
| 16 | Vertus Praetors 2 models · 2× Vertus hurricane bolter, 2× Interceptor lance  | 155 | 0.14 | 0.21 |
| 17 | Trajann Valoris 1 model · 1× Eagle's Scream, 1× Watcher's Axe  | 135 | 0.14 | 0.19 |
| 18 | Shield-Captain 1 model · 2× Pyrithite Spear & Praesidium shield, 1× Sentinel Blade & Praesidium Shield  | 110 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| 19 | Watch Master † 1 model · 2× Vigil spear  | 105 | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| 20 | Blade Champion 1 model · 1× Vaultswords  | 110 | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| 21 | Shield-Captain in Allarus Terminator Armour 1 model · 1× Balistus grenade launcher, 2× Guardian Spear  | 130 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| 22 | Knight-Centura 1 model · 1× Executioner Greatblade  | 55 | 0.11 | 0.06 |
| 23 | Inquisitor Coteaz 1 model · 1× Psychic Blast, 1× Nemesis daemon hammer  | 95 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| 24 | Culexus Assassin 1 model · 1× Animus speculum, 1× Life-draining touch  | 85 | 0.10 | 0.09 |
| 25 | Eversor Assassin 1 model · 1× Executioner pistol, 1× Power sword and neuro gauntlet  | 110 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| 26 | Watch Captain Artemis 1 model · 1× Hellfire Extremis, 1× Master-crafted power weapon  | 75 | 0.08 | 0.06 |
| 27 | Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike 1 model · 1× Vertus hurricane bolter, 1× Interceptor lance  | 150 | 0.08 | 0.13 |
| 28 | Deathwatch Kill Team † 5 models · 5× Boltgun, 5× Power weapon  | 115 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| 29 | Inquisitor 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Psychic gifts, 1× Force weapon  | 65 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| 30 | Inquisitor Greyfax † 1 model · 1× Castigation, 1× Condemnor stake, 1× Master-crafted power sword  | 65 | 0.05 | 0.03 |

[Every faction's best against tanks](/listcheck/best-against/tanks)

58 units

## Against monsters

How much of an Exocrine (T10, W14, Sv 3+) each unit removes in one turn, shooting and in melee, per 100 points and in all.

### Shooting

Adeptus Custodes units against an Exocrine, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Caladius Grav-tank 1 model · 1× Twin arachnus heavy blaze cannon, 1× Twin lastrum bolt cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 225 | 0.37 | 0.84 |
| 2 | Venerable Land Raider 1 model · 2× Godhammer lascannon, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Storm bolter, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 220 | 0.32 | 0.70 |
| 3 | Inquisitorial Chimera † 1 model · 1× Lasgun array, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Multi-laser, 1× Armoured tracks  | 60 | 0.29 | 0.17 |
| 4 | Sisters of Battle Immolator † 1 model · 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Immolation flamers, 1× Armoured tracks  | 105 | 0.21 | 0.22 |
| 5 | Imperial Rhino † 1 model · 1× Storm bolter, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Armoured tracks  | 65 | 0.18 | 0.12 |
| 6 | Anathema Psykana Rhino 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Storm Bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 65 | 0.18 | 0.12 |
| 7 | Telemon Heavy Dreadnought 1 model · 2× Arachnus storm cannon, 1× Spiculus bolt launcher, 1× Armoured feet  | 225 | 0.17 | 0.38 |
| 8 | Ares Gunship † 1 model · 1× Arachnus heavy blaze cannon, 1× Arachnus magna-blaze cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 580 | 0.16 | 0.95 |
| 9 | Custodian Guard with Adrasite and Pyrithite spears 5 models · 10× Pyrithite spear  | 250 | 0.16 | 0.39 |
| 10 | Inquisitor 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Psychic gifts, 1× Force weapon  | 65 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| 11 | Pallas Grav-attack 1 model · 1× Twin arachnus blaze cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 100 | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| 12 | Inquisitor Draxus 1 model · 1× Dirgesinger, 1× Psychic Tempest, 1× Power fist  | 110 | 0.14 | 0.16 |
| 13 | Rogue Trader Entourage † 4 models · 4× Household pistol, 4× Monomolecular cane-rapier  | 105 | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| 14 | Allarus Custodians 6 models · 6× Balistus grenade launcher, 12× Guardian Spear  | 360 | 0.11 | 0.40 |
| 15 | Witchseekers 4 models · 4× Witchseeker flamer, 4× Close combat weapon  | 50 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| 16 | Orion Assault Dropship † 1 model · 1× Arachnus heavy blaze cannon, 1× Spiculus heavy bolt launcher, 1× Twin lastrum bolt cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 690 | 0.11 | 0.73 |
| 17 | Coronus Grav-carrier † 1 model · 1× Twin arachnus blaze cannon, 1× Twin lastrum bolt cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 180 | 0.10 | 0.18 |
| 18 | Imperial Navy Breachers † 10 models · 9× Navis heavy shotgun, 1× Navis shotgun, 10× Close combat weapon  | 90 | 0.09 | 0.08 |
| 19 | Corvus Blackstar † 1 model · 1× Hurricane bolter, 1× Twin assault cannon, 2× Blackstar rocket launcher, 1× Armoured hull  | 180 | 0.09 | 0.16 |
| 20 | Venerable Contemptor Dreadnought 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Multi-melta, 1× Contemptor combat weapon  | 170 | 0.08 | 0.14 |
| 21 | Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought 1 model · 2× Achillus dreadspear, 2× Infernus incinerator  | 155 | 0.08 | 0.13 |
| 22 | Sagittarum Custodians † 5 models · 5× Adrastus bolt caliver, 5× Misericordia  | 225 | 0.08 | 0.18 |
| 23 | Inquisitor Greyfax † 1 model · 1× Castigation, 1× Condemnor stake, 1× Master-crafted power sword  | 65 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| 24 | Vertus Praetors 2 models · 2× Vertus hurricane bolter, 2× Interceptor lance  | 155 | 0.07 | 0.11 |
| 25 | Voidsmen-at-Arms † 6 models · 6× Artificer shotgun, 6× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| 26 | Vindicare Assassin † 1 model · 1× Exitus rifle, 1× Vindicare combat knife  | 125 | 0.07 | 0.09 |
| 27 | Inquisitor Kroyle 1 model · 1× Jindarii tox-cycler, 1× Butcher blade, 1× Garralisk's claws and teeth  | 100 | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| 28 | Shield-Captain 1 model · 2× Pyrithite Spear & Praesidium shield, 1× Sentinel Blade & Praesidium Shield  | 110 | 0.06 | 0.07 |
| 29 | Watch Captain Artemis 1 model · 1× Hellfire Extremis, 1× Master-crafted power weapon  | 75 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| 30 | Custodian Guard 4 models · 8× Guardian Spear  | 180 | 0.05 | 0.09 |

### Melee

Adeptus Custodes units against an Exocrine, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Aleya 1 model · 1× Somnus  | 55 | 0.39 | 0.22 |
| 2 | Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought 1 model · 2× Achillus dreadspear, 2× Infernus incinerator  | 155 | 0.36 | 0.56 |
| 3 | Custodian Guard 4 models · 8× Guardian Spear  | 180 | 0.34 | 0.61 |
| 4 | Custodian Guard with Adrasite and Pyrithite spears 5 models · 10× Pyrithite spear  | 250 | 0.29 | 0.73 |
| 5 | Trajann Valoris 1 model · 1× Eagle's Scream, 1× Watcher's Axe  | 135 | 0.27 | 0.37 |
| 6 | Allarus Custodians 6 models · 6× Balistus grenade launcher, 12× Guardian Spear  | 360 | 0.27 | 0.97 |
| 7 | Vigilators 4 models · 4× Executioner greatblade  | 50 | 0.26 | 0.13 |
| 8 | Custodian Wardens 5 models · 10× Guardian Spear  | 260 | 0.25 | 0.65 |
| 9 | Venatari Custodians 3 models · 6× Venatari lance  | 165 | 0.24 | 0.40 |
| 10 | Venerable Contemptor Dreadnought 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Multi-melta, 1× Contemptor combat weapon  | 170 | 0.23 | 0.39 |
| 11 | Grey Knights Terminator Squad † 5 models · 5× Storm bolter, 5× Nemesis force weapon  | 190 | 0.22 | 0.42 |
| 12 | Aquilon Custodians † 3 models · 3× Lastrum storm bolter, 3× Solerite power gauntlet  | 195 | 0.20 | 0.39 |
| 13 | Callidus Assassin 1 model · 1× Neural shredder, 1× Phase sword and poison blades  | 100 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| 14 | Valerian 1 model · 2× Gnosis  | 120 | 0.20 | 0.24 |
| 15 | Contemptor-Galatus Dreadnought 1 model · 2× Galatus warblade  | 165 | 0.19 | 0.32 |
| 16 | Shield-Captain 1 model · 2× Pyrithite Spear & Praesidium shield, 1× Sentinel Blade & Praesidium Shield  | 110 | 0.17 | 0.19 |
| 17 | Vertus Praetors 2 models · 2× Vertus hurricane bolter, 2× Interceptor lance  | 155 | 0.17 | 0.27 |
| 18 | Agamatus Custodians † 3 models · 3× Lastrum bolt cannon, 3× Interceptor Lance  | 225 | 0.17 | 0.39 |
| 19 | Watch Master † 1 model · 2× Vigil spear  | 105 | 0.15 | 0.16 |
| 20 | Shield-Captain in Allarus Terminator Armour 1 model · 1× Balistus grenade launcher, 2× Guardian Spear  | 130 | 0.14 | 0.19 |
| 21 | Blade Champion 1 model · 1× Vaultswords  | 110 | 0.14 | 0.16 |
| 22 | Inquisitor Coteaz 1 model · 1× Psychic Blast, 1× Nemesis daemon hammer  | 95 | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| 23 | Knight-Centura 1 model · 1× Executioner Greatblade  | 55 | 0.11 | 0.06 |
| 24 | Watch Captain Artemis 1 model · 1× Hellfire Extremis, 1× Master-crafted power weapon  | 75 | 0.11 | 0.08 |
| 25 | Eversor Assassin 1 model · 1× Executioner pistol, 1× Power sword and neuro gauntlet  | 110 | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| 26 | Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike 1 model · 1× Vertus hurricane bolter, 1× Interceptor lance  | 150 | 0.10 | 0.15 |
| 27 | Culexus Assassin 1 model · 1× Animus speculum, 1× Life-draining touch  | 85 | 0.09 | 0.08 |
| 28 | Inquisitorial Agents † 6 models · 1× Heavy bolter, 6× Agent melee weapon  | 60 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| 29 | Deathwatch Kill Team † 5 models · 5× Boltgun, 5× Power weapon  | 115 | 0.07 | 0.08 |
| 30 | Inquisitor 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Psychic gifts, 1× Force weapon  | 65 | 0.07 | 0.04 |

[Every faction's best against monsters](/listcheck/best-against/monsters)

58 units

## Against Knights

How much of a Knight Paladin (T11, W26, Sv 3+, Inv 5+ against ranged attacks) each unit removes in one turn, shooting and in melee, per 100 points and in all.

### Shooting

Adeptus Custodes units against a Knight Paladin, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Caladius Grav-tank 1 model · 1× Twin arachnus heavy blaze cannon, 1× Twin lastrum bolt cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 225 | 0.20 | 0.45 |
| 2 | Venerable Land Raider 1 model · 2× Godhammer lascannon, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Storm bolter, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 220 | 0.16 | 0.35 |
| 3 | Inquisitorial Chimera † 1 model · 1× Lasgun array, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Multi-laser, 1× Armoured tracks  | 60 | 0.13 | 0.08 |
| 4 | Ares Gunship † 1 model · 1× Arachnus heavy blaze cannon, 1× Arachnus magna-blaze cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 580 | 0.11 | 0.63 |
| 5 | Sisters of Battle Immolator † 1 model · 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Immolation flamers, 1× Armoured tracks  | 105 | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| 6 | Telemon Heavy Dreadnought 1 model · 2× Arachnus storm cannon, 1× Spiculus bolt launcher, 1× Armoured feet  | 225 | 0.09 | 0.21 |
| 7 | Imperial Rhino † 1 model · 1× Storm bolter, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Armoured tracks  | 65 | 0.09 | 0.06 |
| 8 | Anathema Psykana Rhino 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Storm Bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 65 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| 9 | Inquisitor Draxus 1 model · 1× Dirgesinger, 1× Psychic Tempest, 1× Power fist  | 110 | 0.08 | 0.09 |
| 10 | Inquisitor 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Psychic gifts, 1× Force weapon  | 65 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| 11 | Pallas Grav-attack 1 model · 1× Twin arachnus blaze cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 100 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
| 12 | Inquisitor Greyfax † 1 model · 1× Castigation, 1× Condemnor stake, 1× Master-crafted power sword  | 65 | 0.07 | 0.04 |
| 13 | Rogue Trader Entourage † 4 models · 4× Household pistol, 4× Monomolecular cane-rapier  | 105 | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| 14 | Allarus Custodians 6 models · 6× Balistus grenade launcher, 12× Guardian Spear  | 360 | 0.06 | 0.22 |
| 15 | Witchseekers 4 models · 4× Witchseeker flamer, 4× Close combat weapon  | 50 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| 16 | Custodian Guard with Adrasite and Pyrithite spears 5 models · 10× Pyrithite spear  | 250 | 0.06 | 0.14 |
| 17 | Orion Assault Dropship † 1 model · 1× Arachnus heavy blaze cannon, 1× Spiculus heavy bolt launcher, 1× Twin lastrum bolt cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 690 | 0.05 | 0.38 |
| 18 | Coronus Grav-carrier † 1 model · 1× Twin arachnus blaze cannon, 1× Twin lastrum bolt cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 180 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| 19 | Corvus Blackstar † 1 model · 1× Hurricane bolter, 1× Twin assault cannon, 2× Blackstar rocket launcher, 1× Armoured hull  | 180 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| 20 | Imperial Navy Breachers † 10 models · 9× Navis heavy shotgun, 1× Navis shotgun, 10× Close combat weapon  | 90 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| 21 | Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought 1 model · 2× Achillus dreadspear, 2× Infernus incinerator  | 155 | 0.04 | 0.07 |
| 22 | Sagittarum Custodians † 5 models · 5× Adrastus bolt caliver, 5× Misericordia  | 225 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| 23 | Vertus Praetors 2 models · 2× Vertus hurricane bolter, 2× Interceptor lance  | 155 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| 24 | Vindicare Assassin † 1 model · 1× Exitus rifle, 1× Vindicare combat knife  | 125 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| 25 | Voidsmen-at-Arms † 6 models · 6× Artificer shotgun, 6× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| 26 | Watch Captain Artemis 1 model · 1× Hellfire Extremis, 1× Master-crafted power weapon  | 75 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| 27 | Venerable Contemptor Dreadnought 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Multi-melta, 1× Contemptor combat weapon  | 170 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| 28 | Custodian Guard 4 models · 8× Guardian Spear  | 180 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| 29 | Agamatus Custodians † 3 models · 3× Lastrum bolt cannon, 3× Interceptor Lance  | 225 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| 30 | Culexus Assassin 1 model · 1× Animus speculum, 1× Life-draining touch  | 85 | 0.02 | 0.02 |

### Melee

Adeptus Custodes units against a Knight Paladin, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Aleya 1 model · 1× Somnus  | 55 | 0.22 | 0.12 |
| 2 | Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought 1 model · 2× Achillus dreadspear, 2× Infernus incinerator  | 155 | 0.21 | 0.33 |
| 3 | Allarus Custodians 6 models · 6× Balistus grenade launcher, 12× Guardian Spear  | 360 | 0.20 | 0.70 |
| 4 | Custodian Guard 4 models · 8× Guardian Spear  | 180 | 0.19 | 0.33 |
| 5 | Custodian Guard with Adrasite and Pyrithite spears 5 models · 10× Pyrithite spear  | 250 | 0.16 | 0.41 |
| 6 | Custodian Wardens 5 models · 10× Guardian Spear  | 260 | 0.14 | 0.36 |
| 7 | Vigilators 4 models · 4× Executioner greatblade  | 50 | 0.13 | 0.07 |
| 8 | Venatari Custodians 3 models · 6× Venatari lance  | 165 | 0.13 | 0.22 |
| 9 | Venerable Contemptor Dreadnought 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Multi-melta, 1× Contemptor combat weapon  | 170 | 0.13 | 0.22 |
| 10 | Grey Knights Terminator Squad † 5 models · 5× Storm bolter, 5× Nemesis force weapon  | 190 | 0.12 | 0.23 |
| 11 | Aquilon Custodians † 3 models · 3× Lastrum storm bolter, 3× Solerite power gauntlet  | 195 | 0.11 | 0.22 |
| 12 | Valerian 1 model · 2× Gnosis  | 120 | 0.11 | 0.13 |
| 13 | Callidus Assassin 1 model · 1× Neural shredder, 1× Phase sword and poison blades  | 100 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| 14 | Contemptor-Galatus Dreadnought 1 model · 2× Galatus warblade  | 165 | 0.10 | 0.17 |
| 15 | Trajann Valoris 1 model · 1× Eagle's Scream, 1× Watcher's Axe  | 135 | 0.09 | 0.13 |
| 16 | Agamatus Custodians † 3 models · 3× Lastrum bolt cannon, 3× Interceptor Lance  | 225 | 0.09 | 0.21 |
| 17 | Vertus Praetors 2 models · 2× Vertus hurricane bolter, 2× Interceptor lance  | 155 | 0.09 | 0.14 |
| 18 | Shield-Captain 1 model · 2× Pyrithite Spear & Praesidium shield, 1× Sentinel Blade & Praesidium Shield  | 110 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| 19 | Watch Master † 1 model · 2× Vigil spear  | 105 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
| 20 | Blade Champion 1 model · 1× Vaultswords  | 110 | 0.08 | 0.09 |
| 21 | Shield-Captain in Allarus Terminator Armour 1 model · 1× Balistus grenade launcher, 2× Guardian Spear  | 130 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| 22 | Inquisitor Coteaz 1 model · 1× Psychic Blast, 1× Nemesis daemon hammer  | 95 | 0.07 | 0.06 |
| 23 | Eversor Assassin 1 model · 1× Executioner pistol, 1× Power sword and neuro gauntlet  | 110 | 0.06 | 0.07 |
| 24 | Knight-Centura 1 model · 1× Executioner Greatblade  | 55 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| 25 | Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike 1 model · 1× Vertus hurricane bolter, 1× Interceptor lance  | 150 | 0.06 | 0.09 |
| 26 | Watch Captain Artemis 1 model · 1× Hellfire Extremis, 1× Master-crafted power weapon  | 75 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| 27 | Culexus Assassin 1 model · 1× Animus speculum, 1× Life-draining touch  | 85 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| 28 | Inquisitorial Agents † 6 models · 1× Heavy bolter, 6× Agent melee weapon  | 60 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| 29 | Deathwatch Kill Team † 5 models · 5× Boltgun, 5× Power weapon  | 115 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| 30 | Inquisitor Greyfax † 1 model · 1× Castigation, 1× Condemnor stake, 1× Master-crafted power sword  | 65 | 0.04 | 0.02 |

[Every faction's best against Knights](/listcheck/best-against/knights)

##  How the units are scored

Each unit is simulated alone against a fresh target, 2,000 times for its shooting and 2,000 times for its fighting, by the engine behind [List Check](/listcheck). Each table ranks one phase: a unit's shooting alone, or its melee alone. A score is how much of the target it removes in one turn in that phase (1 is the whole unit, and no more is counted), and Per 100 pts divides that by the unit's points. A model fires its pistols or its other guns, not both.

Units come at the size and in the loadout the faction's winning tournament lists run most, from the [Meta Merge](/metamerge) feed of 2026-10-07. A unit no winning list fields comes at its smallest size in default wargear, marked †. The faction's army rule applies wherever it needs no situation; detachment rules, enhancements, stratagems and attached leaders do not, and every unit is in range and in the open. To score a whole list, with its detachment and leaders, paste it into [List Check](/listcheck).

##  Questions

What is the best Adeptus Custodes unit against hordes in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Witchseekers: 0.61 squads of 20 Cadians per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Imperial Navy Breachers and Custodian Guard. Scored against a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

What is the best Adeptus Custodes unit against elite infantry in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Aleya: 0.40 squads of 5 Terminators per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Custodian Guard and Custodian Guard with Adrasite and Pyrithite spears. Scored against a squad of 5 Terminators, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

What is the best Adeptus Custodes unit against light vehicles in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Vigilators: 0.54 Impulsors per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Aleya and Trajann Valoris. Scored against an Impulsor, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

What is the best Adeptus Custodes unit against tanks in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Aleya: 0.38 Leman Russes per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Caladius Grav-tank and Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought. Scored against a Leman Russ Battle Tank, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

What is the best Adeptus Custodes unit against monsters in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Aleya: 0.39 Exocrines per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Caladius Grav-tank and Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought. Scored against an Exocrine, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

What is the best Adeptus Custodes unit against Knights in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Aleya: 0.22 Knight Paladins per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought and Caladius Grav-tank. Scored against a Knight Paladin, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.