Custodes Datasheets are the key to commanding the Emperor’s elite warriors on the tabletop battlefield of Warhammer 40,000. These concise documents outline the characteristics, abilities, and wargear of each Custodes unit, allowing you to strategically deploy them and maximize their effectiveness. Mastering Custodes Datasheets is essential for any aspiring commander looking to lead these golden titans to victory.
Understanding the Anatomy of Custodes Datasheets
Custodes Datasheets are essentially stat sheets for each unit in your army. They provide all the vital information you need to know, from how fast they can move to how hard they can hit. This includes core stats like Movement (M), Weapon Skill (WS), Ballistic Skill (BS), Strength (S), Toughness (T), Wounds (W), Attacks (A), Leadership (Ld), and Save (Sv). Each of these statistics plays a crucial role in determining how the unit performs in different situations on the battlefield. Properly interpreting and utilizing these stats is paramount to crafting a winning strategy.
Beyond the core stats, Custodes Datasheets also detail the unit’s wargear, special rules, and abilities. Wargear lists the weapons and equipment the unit is armed with, each with its own profile defining its range, strength, Armour Penetration (AP), and Damage (D). Special rules and abilities provide unique advantages and tactical options. Some common elements you might find include:
- Keywords: These determine which Stratagems and abilities can be used on the unit.
- Abilities: Such as “Aegis of the Emperor” which grants invulnerable saves against psychic attacks.
- Wargear Abilities: Special functions attached to specific weapons or pieces of equipment.
Understanding how all these elements interact is vital. For example, a Custodian Guard armed with a Guardian Spear will have different attack profiles depending on whether they are firing at range or engaged in melee combat. Let’s consider a simplified view in a table format:
| Statistic | Description |
|---|---|
| M | Movement in inches. |
| WS | Weapon Skill determines how accurately the unit fights in melee. |
| Sv | Save describes the unit’s armor protection. |
To truly master your Custodes army, take the time to carefully study each Datasheet and understand how its various components work together. Doing so will unlock the full potential of these formidable warriors.
Ready to take your Custodes tactics to the next level? Dive deeper into the intricacies of each unit by consulting the official Warhammer 40,000 Codex: Adeptus Custodes. It’s your one-stop resource for mastering the golden legions!