How will the new codex of the Custodes fair against another of the Emperor’s finest? Find out in this SN 40k Battle Report!
Two of the Imperium’s favorite armies meet in an epic battle for 40k supremacy on the SN Battle Reports YouTube Channel. With the new book out, this is a great way to see how they will function in 9th edition. Will they be enough to destroy the pesky Wolves? We’ll soon find out.
Their studio is quite the cool place for a game, so we’re excited to see who comes out on top. Let’s first look at the lists, then dive into the battle!
Custodes Army List:
++ Battalion Detachment 12CP (Imperium – Adeptus Custodes) ++
+ Configuration +
Battle Size: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)
Detachment Command Cost
Shield Host: Shadowkeepers
+ Stratagems +
Victor of the Blood Games
+ HQ +
Captain-General Trajann Valoris: Champion of the Imperium, Master of Martial Strategy, Warlord
Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike: Hurricane Bolter, Ceaseless Hunter, Stasis Oubliette, Superior Creation, The Emperor’s Heroes: Radiant Mantle
+ Troops +
Custodian Guard Squad
. Custodian: Guardian Spear
. Custodian: Guardian Spear
. Custodian: Guardian Spear
. Custodian: Sentinel Blade, Storm Shield
Custodian Guard Squad
. Custodian: Guardian Spear
. Custodian: Guardian Spear
. Custodian: Guardian Spear
Custodian Guard Squad
. Custodian: Sentinel Blade, Storm Shield
. Custodian: Sentinel Blade, Storm Shield
. Custodian: Sentinel Blade, Storm Shield
+ Elites +
Allarus Custodians
. Allarus Custodian: Castellan Axe
. Allarus Custodian: Castellan Axe
. Allarus Custodian: Castellan Axe
Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought: Eternal Penitent, 2x Twin Adrathic Destructor
Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought: 2x Twin Adrathic Destructor
Vexilus Praetor: Guardian Spear, Vexilla Magnifica
+ Fast Attack +
Vertus Praetors
. Vertus Praetor: Hurricane Bolter
. Vertus Praetor: Hurricane Bolter
. Vertus Praetor: Hurricane Bolter
Vertus Praetors
. Vertus Praetor: Hurricane Bolter
. Vertus Praetor: Hurricane Bolter
. Vertus Praetor: Hurricane Bolter
Space Wolves Army List:
++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – Space Wolves) ++
*Chapter Selector*: Born Heroes , Custom Chapter, Space Wolves Successor, Whirlwind of Rage
+ Stratagems +
A Trophy Bestowed
Strategem: Relics of the Chapter: Number of Extra Relics
Thane of the Retinue
+ HQ +
Primaris Captain: Resolve of the Bear, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter, The Armour Indomitus
. Heavy bolt pistol, Master-crafted power sword and Relic shield: Master-crafted power sword, Relic Shield
Wolf Lord on Thunderwolf: Chapter Command: Chapter Master, Hunter, Storm shield, Stratagem: Warrior of Legend, The Armour of Russ, The Imperium’s Sword, Thunder hammer, Warlord
+ Troops +
Assault Intercessor Squad
. 4x Assault Intercessor: 4x Astartes Chainsword, 4x Heavy Bolt Pistol
. Assault Intercessor Sgt: Heavy Bolt Pistol, Power fist
Assault Intercessor Squad
. 4x Assault Intercessor: 4x Astartes Chainsword, 4x Heavy Bolt Pistol
. Assault Intercessor Sgt: Heavy Bolt Pistol, Power fist
Intercessor Squad: Bolt rifle
. 4x Intercessor: 4x Bolt pistol,
. Intercessor Sergeant: Power fist
Intercessor Squad: Bolt rifle
. 4x Intercessor: 4x Bolt pistol,
. Intercessor Sergeant: Power fist
+ Elites +
Bladeguard Veteran Squad
. 4x Bladeguard Veteran: 4x Heavy Bolt Pistol, 4x Master-crafted power sword, 4x Storm Shield
. Bladeguard Veteran Sergeant: Heavy Bolt Pistol
Redemptor Dreadnought: 2x Fragstorm Grenade Launchers, Icarus Rocket Pod, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon
Redemptor Dreadnought: 2x Fragstorm Grenade Launchers, Icarus Rocket Pod, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon
+ Fast Attack +
Fenrisian Wolves
. 5x Fenrisian Wolf: 5x Teeth and claws
Fenrisian Wolves
. 5x Fenrisian Wolf: 5x Teeth and claws
Thunderwolf Cavalry
. 2 x Thunderwolf Cavalry: Storm shield, Thunder hammer
. 2 x Thunderwolf Cavalry: Lightning Claw, Lightning Claw
. Thunderwolf Cavalry Pack Leader: Storm shield, Thunder hammer
+ Heavy Support +
Eliminator Squad: Bolt sniper rifle
. Eliminator Sergeant: Bolt sniper rifle, Morkai’s Teeth Bolts
. 2x Eliminators: 2x Bolt pistol, 2x Camo cloak, 2x Frag & Krak grenades
Eradicator Squad: Heavy melta rifle
. 2x Eradicator: 2x Bolt pistol
. Eradicator Sgt
+ Dedicated Transport +
Impulsor: 2x Storm Bolters, Bellicatus Missile Array
New Codex Custodes vs Space Wolves: SN Battle Report
After seeing the lists, who do you think will win? Well, no need to wonder too long at it, just watch the video and find out! The game is action-packed and full of great details for anyone looking to play the armies involved!
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