The Horus Heresy: Legio Custodes Battle Group
Code: 5011921251926
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Product detailed description
| Battlefield Role | Unique Features | Difficulty | Tip for Players |
|---|---|---|---|
| An elite army core with a commander, durable infantry, and heavy support | Distinctive golden aesthetics, prestigious Legio Custodes units, and a strong balance of infantry and armoured support | Medium | If you want an army that looks expensive, majestic, and intimidating all at once, Custodes are exactly the kind of force that grabs attention instantly |
The Horus Heresy: Legio Custodes Battle Group
The Legio Custodes Battle Group brings together a selection of majestic warriors and war machines that perfectly capture the might of the Emperor’s personal guard. In one box, you get a strong army foundation with a standout commander, elite infantry, a dreadnought, and a grav-tank, making it a great choice both for starting a new collection and for adding a premium expansion to an existing force.
The Horus Heresy: Legio Custodes Battle Group
- A superb starting point for a Legio Custodes army in Warhammer: The Horus Heresy
- An elite mix of infantry, a dreadnought, and a grav-tank in one box
- A highly attractive set for gaming, painting, and collecting
What this set represents
This battle group is built around the Legio Custodes, one of the most prestigious and iconic forces of the Horus Heresy era. This is not a mass of ordinary troops, but a compact number of exceptionally capable warriors. With infantry, a commander, a dreadnought, and a grav-tank, the set feels highly representative while still delivering a varied gaming and hobby experience.
Where it fits in an army
This battle group makes perfect sense as the solid centre of an elite Legio Custodes force. The infantry holds space and creates a visually impressive core, the commander gives the army personality, the dreadnought adds brutal pressure, and the grav-tank brings mobile fire support. The result is a collection that feels compact, premium, and purposeful on the tabletop.
Why this set stands out
- A great mix of unit types that keeps the army from feeling one-note
- Custodes have an exceptionally strong visual identity and are instantly recognisable on the table
- An excellent choice for players who want an elite army with a lower model count and a high-end collector feel
The impression it creates on the table
- Against elite armies: Custodes feel confident and imposing, so battles against other elite forces have the atmosphere of a clash between supreme warriors
- Against numerous armies: The low model count contrasted with larger enemy forces only highlights how important every Custodian and war machine feels
- Overall battlefield feel: This set feels like an army built on quality rather than quantity. It creates a powerful tabletop presence because every model looks important and contributes to the identity of the force.
What you get in the set
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Commander | 1x Shield Captain as a striking leader model for the core of your force |
| Main infantry | 6x Custodian Guard as the iconic elite infantry of the Legio Custodes |
| Specialist infantry | 6x Sentinel Guard to add another layer of prestigious golden frontline presence |
| Dreadnought | 1x Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought with the option to alternatively build a Contemptor-Galatus Dreadnought |
| Heavy support | 1x Caladius Annihilator Grav-tank for fast and visually impressive armoured fire support |
| Set character | A total of 15 plastic miniatures forming a highly representative foundation for a Custodes force |
Suggested painting direction
A basic palette for quick battle ready painting as well as further expansion into finer detail.
Primer
Retributor Armour Spray
Use: An ideal starting coat for the classic golden Legio Custodes look and a faster painting process
Main Model Colours
Retributor Armour
Use: Main gold tone for the armour across most of the models
Mephiston Red
Use: Cloaks, crests, decorative details, and other strong contrast areas
Abaddon Black
Use: Undersuits, joints, weapons, and deep contrast sections
Leadbelcher
Use: Mechanical areas, weapon barrels, and technical vehicle details
Additional Details
Rakarth Flesh
Use: Parchment, ornaments, and light secondary details
Kantor Blue
Use: Optional heraldic accents or cool contrast details
Balthasar Gold
Use: Darker metallic decoration to break up large gold surfaces
White Scar
Use: Fine symbols, eye lenses, and crisp bright accents
Shading
Reikland Fleshshade
Use: To warm and deepen the gold armour
Agrax Earthshade
Use: For shading metal surfaces, textures, and deeper recesses
Highlights
Liberator Gold
Use: First highlight pass on armour edges and raised gold surfaces
Stormhost Silver
Use: Sharp finishing highlights on edges and metallic details
Assembly and Tools
Citadel Plastic Glue
Use: For strong plastic assembly on infantry, the dreadnought, and the grav-tank
Citadel Base Brush
Use: For applying base colours to armour, cloaks, and larger surfaces
Citadel Detail Brush
Use: For symbols, edges, faces, and fine decorative elements
How this set feels in play
| Key Element | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Game identity | Custodes rely on the quality of individual models rather than flooding the table with numbers |
| Core strength | The infantry forms a stable and visually impressive centre that the rest of the army can grow around |
| Striking element | The dreadnought adds brutal pressure and immediately raises the threat level of the whole force |
| Support and tempo | The grav-tank adds faster heavy support and expands the visual character of the collection |
Frequently asked questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is this set good for starting a Legio Custodes army? | Yes, that is one of its biggest strengths. It gives you infantry, a commander, and heavier support, so it feels like a very solid foundation for a new army. |
| Is it interesting for more experienced players too? | Yes, because it adds highly representative and visually powerful pieces that look great in a collection and in a larger force. |
| Are Custodes a good choice for painters? | Absolutely. Golden armour, red details, and a premium look make them a very appealing project for both display and tabletop use. |
| Is this more of a collector set or a gaming set? | It works as both. It is visually impressive, but it also includes unit types that feel like a real core for an elite force on the tabletop. |
How you can continue from here
| What Next? | Why |
|---|---|
| Expanding the army | After this set, it makes sense to add more elite units, transport options, or additional Legio Custodes character models |
| Playstyle direction | This set helps define your army from the very beginning and lets you decide whether to lean more into infantry, characters, or heavy support |
Why this battle group makes sense
| Follow-up | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Collection starting point | It offers an excellent first step into both the aesthetics and playstyle of Custodes in the Horus Heresy |
| Strong visual foundation | Golden infantry, a massive dreadnought, and a grav-tank create a collection that already feels premium from the start |
| Long-term value | Even after expanding the army, this set remains a valuable core that does not lose its impact or usefulness |
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Additional parameters
| Category: | Loajální legie (Loyalisté) |
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| Warranty: | 2 years |
| EAN: | 5011921251926 |
| Hra: | Horus Heresy |
| Skupina armád: | Loajální legie |
| Typ modelu: | Jednotky |
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| Manufacturing company : | Games Workshop |
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