Witchseekers Adeptus Custodes · Infantry
Witchseekers come as 4 models for 50 points in the Adeptus Custodes army. On points efficiency the unit ranks 15th of 34 Adeptus Custodes units overall and 5th of 9 among infantry, with a value score of 52/100 (offense 55, defense 50). Per point, the unit hits hardest into chaff (99th percentile) and is toughest against anti-tank (89th percentile).
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Offense: wounds removed per 100 points
Scored with the default wargear (Close combat weapon, Witchseeker flamer): every gun firing, each model's best melee weapon plus any Extra Attacks. No cover, Heavy weapons stationary, not within half range.
| Target | 🎯 Ranged | ⚔️ Melee | %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaff10 × T3 Sv5+ W1 infantry | 12.3Witchseeker flamer | 3.56Close combat weapon | 99 |
| MEQ5 × T4 Sv3+ W2 infantry | 4.67Witchseeker flamer | 1.19Close combat weapon | 71 |
| TEQ5 × T5 Sv2+ 4++ W3 infantry | 1.56Witchseeker flamer | 0.59Close combat weapon | 31 |
| Light vehicleT10 Sv3+ W12 vehicle | 1.56Witchseeker flamer | 0.59Close combat weapon | 40 |
| Heavy vehicleT12 Sv2+ W16 vehicle | 0.78Witchseeker flamer | 0.30Close combat weapon | 32 |
Defense: hits needed to destroy it, per 100 points
| Attacker | Hits | %ile |
|---|---|---|
| Small armsS4 AP0 D1 (bolter, lasgun) | 36.0 | 24 |
| SpecialS5 AP-1 D1 (heavy bolter-class) | 24.0 | 26 |
| PlasmaS8 AP-2 D2 (plasma, power fist) | 14.4 | 56 |
| EliteS6 AP-2 D3 (elite melee, precision) | 14.4 | 66 |
| Anti-tankS12 AP-3 D6 (lascannon, melta) | 11.5 | 89 |
Utility: what the damage numbers miss
A rough guide from the datasheet's numbers, keywords and ability names (it can't weigh what a Leader's or aura's rule does). Percentiles against every current unit.
| Part | %ile |
|---|---|
| Board controlObjective Control per 100 pts | 89 |
| Action economyUnits per 100 pts: cheap bodies for actions | 95 |
| ReachMove, plus Fly, Deep Strike, Infiltrators, Scouts | 47 |
| SupportLeader, auras, Transport, Lone Operative, Stealth, revives | 23 |
| Taken anywayIn its faction's recent winning lists more often than its offense and defense explain | 91 |
Similar-cost Adeptus Custodes infantry
| Unit | Pts | Value | Off | Def | Util | Chaff | MEQ | TEQ | Light vehicle | Heavy vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vigilators4 models | 50 | 73 | 97 | 50 | 41 | 7.11 | 10.6 | 5.83 | 3.56 | 3.56 |
| Prosecutors4 models | 45 | 36 | 14 | 58 | 96 | 3.95 | 1.32 | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.33 |
Value, Offense, Defense and Utility are percentiles against every current unit in the game (100 = best per point). Value is Offense and Defense; Utility (board control, actions, reach, support, and how often winning lists take the unit anyway) is shown beside it. Target columns: expected wounds removed per 100 points.
Stats, wargear options and rules: see the official Adeptus Custodes codex. How these scores work.