The Custodes Sagittarum Guard are the ranged specialists of the Adeptus Custodes, trading the Guardian Spear for heavy bolt weapons. They’re among the rarest Custodian warriors, and they once stood vigil over the outer perimeter of the Imperial Palace.
What the Sagittarum Guard are
The Sagittarum Guard are a sub-sect of the Legio Custodes, falling under the Tharanatoi Caste. They’re one of the least common types of Custodian warrior, so you won’t see them as often as the standard Custodian Guard.
Their whole deal is ranged firepower. Most Custodes close in and fight with the Guardian Spear, but the Sagittarum Guard hang back and hammer the enemy with heavy weapons. That’s a rare thing in a force built around melee.
Their role in battle and on Terra
In combat, they’re equipped with Adrastus Bolt Calivers, Adrathic Destructors, plasma grenades, krak grenades, and melta bombs. The bolt caliver is their signature weapon, and in current rules it puts out sustained hits at 36 inches.
During the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy, they also served as sentinels on the outer perimeters of the Imperial Palace. They manned checkpoints and kept constant watch over the external regions of the Palace complex.
They had a reputation for remembering faces, movement patterns, and speech. If you passed a Sagittarum Guard checkpoint once, they’d likely know you the next time.
How they play on the tabletop
In 10th edition, Sagittarum Custodians are a 5-model unit with 40mm bases. They’re tough, with Toughness 6, a 2+ save, 3 wounds each, and a 4+ invulnerable save. They also have Deep Strike.
Their Adrastus bolt caliver has sustained hits 1, and they can use Saturation Volleys to suppress an enemy unit, making it worse at shooting back. Once per battle, Disintegration Beams gives their ranged weapons Devastating Wounds for a phase.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Move | 6″ |
| Toughness | 6 |
| Save | 2+ |
| Wounds | 3 |
| Leadership | 6+ |
| Objective Control | 2 |
| Invulnerable save | 4+ |
Where they fit in the Custodes roster
The Sagittarum Guard sit alongside the Custodian Guard and Sentinel Guard as Troops choices for the Adeptus Custodes. They give you a shooting option in an army that mostly wants to charge.
If you’re building a Custodes force and need something to hold a backfield objective or soften up a target before the melee units arrive, they’re worth a look. Just don’t expect them to replace your close-combat Custodians.
Key facts
- Sagittarum Guard are a sub-sect of the Legio Custodes in the Tharanatoi Caste.
- They’re among the least common types of Custodian warrior.
- They specialize in ranged combat, unlike most Custodes who fight at close range.
- Their standard weapon is the Adrastus Bolt Caliver.
- They served as sentinels on the outer perimeter of the Imperial Palace during the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy.
- In 10th edition, they have Toughness 6, 3 wounds, a 2+ save, and a 4+ invulnerable save.
FAQ
What weapons do the Sagittarum Guard use?
Their main weapon is the Adrastus Bolt Caliver, a heavy bolt weapon. They can also carry Adrathic Destructors, plasma grenades, krak grenades, and melta bombs.
Are Sagittarum Guard good in 10th edition?
They’re a solid ranged unit for Custodes, with good durability and the ability to suppress enemy shooting. They won’t outshine dedicated melee Custodians, but they fill a gap.
What’s the difference between Sagittarum Guard and Custodian Guard?
Custodian Guard are the standard melee-focused Custodians with Guardian Spears. Sagittarum Guard trade that for ranged firepower and often serve as sentinels.