Each facet number below is a z-score — a comparison to the whole competitive roster this window. Zero is the roster average; +1.0 is one standard deviation above (roughly the top 16% of factions on that facet), +2.0 is exceptional; the scale mirrors going down. The four facets — win rate, top-cut conversion, blowout margin, consistency — combine into the Strength Index composite, weighted on the tier-list page. Top players is a comparison layer: the curated top-player tier list, shown beside the results but never blended into the composite.
| Detachment | Games | Prevalence | Win rate | VP diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions of the Emperor | 308 | 49% | 53.4% | +2.9 |
| Might of the Moritoi | 160 | 26% | 52.9% | +0.8 |
| Shield Host | 118 | 19% | 45.9% | -1.8 |
| Tharanatoi Hammerblow READ WITH CARE | 67 | 11% | 51.6% | +1.8 |
| Silent Hunters READ WITH CARE | 43 | 7% | 48.7% | +0 |
| Solar Spearhead READ WITH CARE | 10 | 2% | 50% | +4.8 |
| Talons of the Emperor READ WITH CARE | 5 | 1% | 60% | +4.8 |
| (unresolved detachment) | 182 | 29% | 56.5% | +3.5 |
| Build | Games | Share | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions of the Emperor | 166 | 27% | 50% |
| Lions of the Emperor + Might of the Moritoi | 105 | 17% | 57% |
| Shield Host + Tharanatoi Hammerblow READ WITH CARE | 58 | 9% | 51% |
| Might of the Moritoi + Shield Host READ WITH CARE | 55 | 9% | 45% |
| Lions of the Emperor + Silent Hunters READ WITH CARE | 37 | 6% | 58% |
This window (singles): 52.5% win rate over 2428 games.
The condensed composition behind these finishes is in TOP LISTS below.
The lists behind this faction’s strongest finishes this window — identified here by placing, event, and field; the complete list lives at the source on BCP. Composition is condensed to datasheets and points; no rules or profile text.
Across the 15 Adeptus Custodes armies that went undefeated or one-loss this window, ranked by how often each unit appears. Faction-anonymous — the lists are counted, never attributed to a pilot.
Editorial perspective coming. The Editor’s analysis of this faction’s current competitive position will appear here as the dossier program rolls out.