Custodes Guard – Adeptus Custodes Core Infantry Proxy

Custodes Guard are the foundation of how Adeptus Custodes function on the tabletop. They’re not flashy specialists or trick units — they’re the reliable core everything else is built around. On the table, these units are usually trusted with the most important jobs: holding objectives, screening characters, and standing in places where other armies would need multiple units to compete. They don’t rush, they don’t overextend — they advance methodically and dare the opponent to try and remove them. Custodes Guard are commonly used to: Hold mid-board or home objectives Escort and protect key characters Absorb pressure while other units reposition Win games through durability and positioning Because Custodes armies are small, every Guard unit has weight. Losing one hurts, but keeping one alive often wins games. They reward careful movement, smart spacing, and knowing when to stand firm instead of chasing fights. Visually, these models are instantly recognisable as elite infantry — tall, heavily armoured, and purposeful — which helps both players read the board clearly as the game unfolds. Why players rely on Custodes Guard They’re dependable. When everything else is situational, Custodes Guard are the unit you can always trust to still be there at the end of the turn. Printing Notes Solid, durable geometry suited for regular play No ultra-fragile details that snap during handling Straightforward to support and assemble Clear silhouette that reads well from tabletop distance