# Best Chaos Daemons Units vs Tanks, Knights, Hordes (40k)

> Chaos Daemons in 40k 11th edition: which units kill tanks, Knights, monsters, elite infantry and hordes best per point, simulated unit by unit.

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§ WIN · 11th edition

# Best Chaos Daemons units: Every Chaos Daemons unit ranked by how much of each target it removes in one turn of 40k 11th edition, per 100 points.

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##  Best per point, by target

[Against hordes](#horde)

Shooting: Flamers · 0.45 of a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops per 100 points Melee: Accursed Cultists · 0.68 of a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops per 100 points

[Against elite infantry](#elite)

Shooting: Exalted Flamer · 0.21 of a squad of 5 Terminators per 100 points Melee: Skulltaker · 0.40 of a squad of 5 Terminators per 100 points

[Against light vehicles](#light)

Shooting: Exalted Flamer · 0.34 of an Impulsor per 100 points Melee: Accursed Cultists · 0.70 of an Impulsor per 100 points

[Against tanks](#tank)

Shooting: Exalted Flamer · 0.15 of a Leman Russ Battle Tank per 100 points Melee: Skulltaker · 0.35 of a Leman Russ Battle Tank per 100 points

[Against monsters](#monster)

Shooting: Tzeentch Soul Grinder · 0.19 of an Exocrine per 100 points Melee: Dark Apostle · 0.42 of an Exocrine per 100 points

[Against Knights](#knight)

Shooting: Tzeentch Soul Grinder · 0.09 of a Knight Paladin per 100 points Melee: Skulltaker · 0.37 of a Knight Paladin per 100 points

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## Against hordes

How much of a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops (T3, W1, Sv 5+) each unit removes in one turn, shooting and in melee, per 100 points and in all.

### Shooting

Chaos Daemons units against a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Flamers 3 models · 3× Flickering Flames, 3× Flamer mouths  | 65 | 0.45 | 0.29 |
| 2 | Cultist Firebrand 1 model · 1× Balefire pike, 1× Close combat weapon  | 45 | 0.40 | 0.18 |
| 3 | Karanak 1 model · 1× Scalding Roar, 1× Soul-rending fangs  | 70 | 0.26 | 0.19 |
| 4 | Pink Horrors 10 models · 10× Coruscating Pink flames, 10× Pink claws  | 150 | 0.25 | 0.37 |
| 5 | Plague Drones 3 models · 3× Death's heads, 3× Foul mouthparts, 3× Plaguesword  | 110 | 0.21 | 0.23 |
| 6 | Syll'esske 1 model · 1× Cacophonic choir, 2× Scourging whip, 1× Axe of Dominion  | 120 | 0.20 | 0.24 |
| 7 | Infernal Enrapturess 1 model · 1× Heartstring lyre, 1× Ravaging claws  | 60 | 0.18 | 0.11 |
| 8 | Cultist Mob 10 models · 10× Autopistol, 10× Brutal assault weapon  | 50 | 0.17 | 0.08 |
| 9 | Blue Horrors 10 models · 10× Coruscating Blue flames, 10× Blue claws  | 125 | 0.17 | 0.21 |
| 10 | Havocs 5 models · 1× Meltagun, 4× Havoc autocannon, 1× Power fist, 4× Close combat weapon  | 135 | 0.16 | 0.22 |
| 11 | Legionaries † 5 models · 5× Boltgun, 5× Close combat weapon  | 95 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| 12 | Slaanesh Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Scream of despair, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.15 | 0.28 |
| 13 | Nurgle Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Phlegm bombardment, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.15 | 0.28 |
| 14 | Fellgor Beastmen † 10 models · 9× Autopistol, 1× Bolt pistol, 9× Close combat weapon, 1× Chainsword  | 60 | 0.15 | 0.09 |
| 15 | Keeper of Secrets 1 model · 1× Living whip, 1× Phantasmagoria, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Witstealer sword  | 265 | 0.14 | 0.38 |
| 16 | Lord of Change 1 model · 1× Bolt of Change, 1× Rod of sorcery, 1× Staff of Tzeentch  | 320 | 0.14 | 0.43 |
| 17 | Tzeentch Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Warp gaze, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.13 | 0.24 |
| 18 | Master of Possession † 1 model · 1× Rite of Possession - witchfire, 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Staff of possession  | 65 | 0.13 | 0.08 |
| 19 | Great Unclean One 1 model · 1× Plague flail, 1× Putrid vomit, 1× Bilesword  | 265 | 0.13 | 0.34 |
| 20 | Exalted Flamer 1 model · 1× Fires of Tzeentch, 1× Flamer mouths  | 65 | 0.13 | 0.08 |
| 21 | Sorcerer in Terminator Armour † 1 model · 1× Infernal Gaze - witchfire, 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Force weapon  | 80 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| 22 | Kairos Fateweaver 1 model · 1× Infernal Gateway, 1× Staff of Tomorrow  | 305 | 0.12 | 0.36 |
| 23 | The Changeling 1 model · 1× Infernal Flames, 1× The Trickster's Staff  | 105 | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| 24 | Traitor Guardsmen Squad † 10 models · 9× Lasgun, 10× Close combat weapon  | 65 | 0.12 | 0.08 |
| 25 | Chosen † 5 models · 5× Boltgun, 5× Accursed weapon  | 140 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| 26 | Sorcerer † 1 model · 1× Infernal Gaze - witchfire, 1× Force weapon  | 60 | 0.11 | 0.06 |
| 27 | Rotigus 1 model · 1× Streams of brackish filth, 1× Gnarlrod  | 280 | 0.10 | 0.29 |
| 28 | Tormentbringer 1 model · 2× Lashes of torment, 1× Seeker tongues, 1× Slashing claws  | 135 | 0.10 | 0.14 |
| 29 | Flesh Hounds 5 models · 1× Burning roar, 5× Gore-drenched fangs  | 80 | 0.10 | 0.08 |
| 30 | Spoilpox Scrivener 1 model · 1× Disgusting Sneezes, 1× Plaguesword and distended maw  | 60 | 0.10 | 0.06 |

### Melee

Chaos Daemons units against a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Accursed Cultists † 8 models · 8× Hideous mutations  | 90 | 0.68 | 0.62 |
| 2 | Dark Apostle † 3 models · 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Accursed crozius  | 70 | 0.62 | 0.43 |
| 3 | Daemonettes 10 models · 10× Slashing claws  | 100 | 0.58 | 0.58 |
| 4 | Seekers 5 models · 5× Slashing claws, 5× Lashing tongues  | 85 | 0.50 | 0.42 |
| 5 | Warp Talons † 5 models · 5× Warp claws  | 130 | 0.46 | 0.59 |
| 6 | Bloodletters 10 models · 10× Hellblade  | 110 | 0.41 | 0.45 |
| 7 | Fellgor Beastmen † 10 models · 9× Autopistol, 1× Bolt pistol, 9× Close combat weapon, 1× Chainsword  | 60 | 0.39 | 0.23 |
| 8 | Plaguebearers 10 models · 10× Plaguesword  | 115 | 0.36 | 0.42 |
| 9 | Fiends 6 models · 6× Barbed tail and dissecting claws  | 190 | 0.35 | 0.66 |
| 10 | Flesh Hounds 5 models · 1× Burning roar, 5× Gore-drenched fangs  | 80 | 0.35 | 0.28 |
| 11 | Raptors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Meltagun, 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Heavy melee weapon, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Mutations  | 115 | 0.33 | 0.39 |
| 12 | Hellflayers 1 model · 2× Lashes of torment, 1× Seeker tongues, 1× Slashing claws  | 80 | 0.32 | 0.26 |
| 13 | Bloodcrushers 6 models · 6× Hellblade, 6× Juggernaut's bladed horn  | 210 | 0.32 | 0.68 |
| 14 | Cultist Mob 10 models · 10× Autopistol, 10× Brutal assault weapon  | 50 | 0.32 | 0.16 |
| 15 | Chosen † 5 models · 5× Boltgun, 5× Accursed weapon  | 140 | 0.32 | 0.45 |
| 16 | Screamers 3 models · 3× Lamprey bite  | 80 | 0.31 | 0.25 |
| 17 | Karanak 1 model · 1× Scalding Roar, 1× Soul-rending fangs  | 70 | 0.30 | 0.21 |
| 18 | Possessed † 5 models · 5× Hideous mutations  | 130 | 0.29 | 0.37 |
| 19 | Tranceweaver 1 model · 1× Ravaging claws  | 60 | 0.28 | 0.17 |
| 20 | Skullmaster 1 model · 1× Blade of blood, 1× Juggernaut's bladed horn  | 85 | 0.28 | 0.24 |
| 21 | Legionaries † 5 models · 5× Boltgun, 5× Close combat weapon  | 95 | 0.27 | 0.26 |
| 22 | Bloodmaster 1 model · 1× Blade of blood  | 65 | 0.27 | 0.17 |
| 23 | Tormentbringer 1 model · 2× Lashes of torment, 1× Seeker tongues, 1× Slashing claws  | 135 | 0.26 | 0.35 |
| 24 | Syll'esske 1 model · 1× Cacophonic choir, 2× Scourging whip, 1× Axe of Dominion  | 120 | 0.26 | 0.31 |
| 25 | Skulltaker 1 model · 1× The Slayer Sword  | 85 | 0.25 | 0.21 |
| 26 | Traitor Enforcer † 2 models · 2× Bolt pistol, 2× Power fist  | 70 | 0.24 | 0.17 |
| 27 | Chaos Terminator Squad † 5 models · 5× Combi-bolter, 5× Accursed weapon  | 185 | 0.24 | 0.44 |
| 28 | Fateskimmer 1 model · 1× Arcane Fireball, 1× Herald combat weapon, 1× Screamer bites  | 95 | 0.22 | 0.21 |
| 29 | Contorted Epitome 1 model · 1× Coiled tentacles, 1× Ravaging claws  | 115 | 0.21 | 0.24 |
| 30 | Spoilpox Scrivener 1 model · 1× Disgusting Sneezes, 1× Plaguesword and distended maw  | 60 | 0.21 | 0.12 |

[Every faction's best against hordes](/listcheck/best-against/hordes)

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## Against elite infantry

How much of a squad of 5 Terminators (T6, W3, Sv 2+, Inv 4+) each unit removes in one turn, shooting and in melee, per 100 points and in all.

### Shooting

Chaos Daemons units against a squad of 5 Terminators, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Exalted Flamer 1 model · 1× Fires of Tzeentch, 1× Flamer mouths  | 65 | 0.21 | 0.14 |
| 2 | Havocs 5 models · 1× Meltagun, 4× Havoc autocannon, 1× Power fist, 4× Close combat weapon  | 135 | 0.20 | 0.27 |
| 3 | Slaanesh Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Scream of despair, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.16 | 0.29 |
| 4 | Tzeentch Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Warp gaze, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.14 | 0.26 |
| 5 | Flamers 3 models · 3× Flickering Flames, 3× Flamer mouths  | 65 | 0.12 | 0.08 |
| 6 | Burning Chariot 1 model · 1× Fires of Tzeentch, 1× Flamer mouths, 1× Screamer bites  | 115 | 0.11 | 0.13 |
| 7 | Cultist Firebrand 1 model · 1× Balefire pike, 1× Close combat weapon  | 45 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| 8 | Tormentbringer 1 model · 2× Lashes of torment, 1× Seeker tongues, 1× Slashing claws  | 135 | 0.09 | 0.13 |
| 9 | Nurgle Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Phlegm bombardment, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.09 | 0.17 |
| 10 | Master of Possession † 1 model · 1× Rite of Possession - witchfire, 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Staff of possession  | 65 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| 11 | Kairos Fateweaver 1 model · 1× Infernal Gateway, 1× Staff of Tomorrow  | 305 | 0.08 | 0.24 |
| 12 | Syll'esske 1 model · 1× Cacophonic choir, 2× Scourging whip, 1× Axe of Dominion  | 120 | 0.08 | 0.09 |
| 13 | Keeper of Secrets 1 model · 1× Living whip, 1× Phantasmagoria, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Witstealer sword  | 265 | 0.08 | 0.21 |
| 14 | Lord of Change 1 model · 1× Bolt of Change, 1× Rod of sorcery, 1× Staff of Tzeentch  | 320 | 0.07 | 0.23 |
| 15 | Hellflayers 1 model · 2× Lashes of torment, 1× Seeker tongues, 1× Slashing claws  | 80 | 0.07 | 0.06 |
| 16 | Rotigus 1 model · 1× Streams of brackish filth, 1× Gnarlrod  | 280 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| 17 | Karanak 1 model · 1× Scalding Roar, 1× Soul-rending fangs  | 70 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| 18 | Great Unclean One 1 model · 1× Plague flail, 1× Putrid vomit, 1× Bilesword  | 265 | 0.07 | 0.18 |
| 19 | Pink Horrors 10 models · 10× Coruscating Pink flames, 10× Pink claws  | 150 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| 20 | Shalaxi Helbane 1 model · 1× Lash of Slaanesh, 1× Pavane of Slaanesh, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Soulpiercer  | 315 | 0.07 | 0.21 |
| 21 | Sorcerer † 1 model · 1× Infernal Gaze - witchfire, 1× Force weapon  | 60 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| 22 | Khorne Soul Grinder 1 model · 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.05 | 0.09 |
| 23 | Changecaster † 1 model · 1× Arcane Fireball - witchfire, 1× Herald combat weapon  | 60 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| 24 | Sorcerer in Terminator Armour † 1 model · 1× Infernal Gaze - witchfire, 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Force weapon  | 80 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| 25 | Raptors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Meltagun, 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Heavy melee weapon, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Mutations  | 115 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| 26 | Fluxmaster 1 model · 1× Arcane Fireball, 1× Herald combat weapon  | 70 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| 27 | The Changeling 1 model · 1× Infernal Flames, 1× The Trickster's Staff  | 105 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| 28 | Infernal Enrapturess 1 model · 1× Heartstring lyre, 1× Ravaging claws  | 60 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| 29 | Daemon Prince of Chaos with wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 190 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| 30 | Be'lakor 1 model · 1× Betraying Shades, 1× The Blade of Shadows  | 390 | 0.03 | 0.13 |

### Melee

Chaos Daemons units against a squad of 5 Terminators, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Skulltaker 1 model · 1× The Slayer Sword  | 85 | 0.40 | 0.34 |
| 2 | Dark Apostle † 3 models · 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Accursed crozius  | 70 | 0.32 | 0.23 |
| 3 | Bloodmaster 1 model · 1× Blade of blood  | 65 | 0.32 | 0.21 |
| 4 | Daemonettes 10 models · 10× Slashing claws  | 100 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| 5 | Accursed Cultists † 8 models · 8× Hideous mutations  | 90 | 0.29 | 0.27 |
| 6 | Fiends 6 models · 6× Barbed tail and dissecting claws  | 190 | 0.27 | 0.52 |
| 7 | Skullmaster 1 model · 1× Blade of blood, 1× Juggernaut's bladed horn  | 85 | 0.27 | 0.23 |
| 8 | Syll'esske 1 model · 1× Cacophonic choir, 2× Scourging whip, 1× Axe of Dominion  | 120 | 0.25 | 0.30 |
| 9 | Raptors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Meltagun, 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Heavy melee weapon, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Mutations  | 115 | 0.23 | 0.26 |
| 10 | Bloodletters 10 models · 10× Hellblade  | 110 | 0.22 | 0.24 |
| 11 | Tzeentch Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Warp gaze, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.21 | 0.38 |
| 12 | Slaanesh Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Scream of despair, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.21 | 0.38 |
| 13 | Khorne Soul Grinder 1 model · 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.21 | 0.38 |
| 14 | Horticulous Slimux 1 model · 1× Acidic maw, 1× Lopping shears  | 120 | 0.21 | 0.25 |
| 15 | Nurgle Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Phlegm bombardment, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.21 | 0.38 |
| 16 | Seekers 5 models · 5× Slashing claws, 5× Lashing tongues  | 85 | 0.21 | 0.18 |
| 17 | Screamers 3 models · 3× Lamprey bite  | 80 | 0.21 | 0.17 |
| 18 | Daemon Prince of Chaos 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 165 | 0.21 | 0.34 |
| 19 | Keeper of Secrets 1 model · 1× Living whip, 1× Phantasmagoria, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Witstealer sword  | 265 | 0.21 | 0.54 |
| 20 | Karanak 1 model · 1× Scalding Roar, 1× Soul-rending fangs  | 70 | 0.20 | 0.14 |
| 21 | Shalaxi Helbane 1 model · 1× Lash of Slaanesh, 1× Pavane of Slaanesh, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Soulpiercer  | 315 | 0.20 | 0.63 |
| 22 | Warp Talons † 5 models · 5× Warp claws  | 130 | 0.19 | 0.25 |
| 23 | Hellflayers 1 model · 2× Lashes of torment, 1× Seeker tongues, 1× Slashing claws  | 80 | 0.18 | 0.15 |
| 24 | Daemon Prince of Chaos with wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 190 | 0.17 | 0.33 |
| 25 | Chaos Lord in Terminator Armour 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Power fist  | 90 | 0.17 | 0.15 |
| 26 | Skarbrand 1 model · 1× Bellow of endless fury, 1× Slaughter and Carnage  | 330 | 0.17 | 0.56 |
| 27 | Chaos Lord † 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol - standard, 1× Daemon hammer  | 95 | 0.17 | 0.16 |
| 28 | Tormentbringer 1 model · 2× Lashes of torment, 1× Seeker tongues, 1× Slashing claws  | 135 | 0.16 | 0.22 |
| 29 | Traitor Enforcer † 2 models · 2× Bolt pistol, 2× Power fist  | 70 | 0.16 | 0.11 |
| 30 | Epidemius 1 model · 1× Balesword and nurgling attendants  | 80 | 0.16 | 0.12 |

[Every faction's best against elite infantry](/listcheck/best-against/elite-infantry)

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## Against light vehicles

How much of an Impulsor (T9, W11, Sv 3+) each unit removes in one turn, shooting and in melee, per 100 points and in all.

### Shooting

Chaos Daemons units against an Impulsor, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Exalted Flamer 1 model · 1× Fires of Tzeentch, 1× Flamer mouths  | 65 | 0.34 | 0.22 |
| 2 | Havocs 5 models · 1× Meltagun, 4× Havoc autocannon, 1× Power fist, 4× Close combat weapon  | 135 | 0.33 | 0.45 |
| 3 | Slaanesh Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Scream of despair, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.29 | 0.52 |
| 4 | Tzeentch Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Warp gaze, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.25 | 0.44 |
| 5 | Cultist Firebrand 1 model · 1× Balefire pike, 1× Close combat weapon  | 45 | 0.22 | 0.10 |
| 6 | Burning Chariot 1 model · 1× Fires of Tzeentch, 1× Flamer mouths, 1× Screamer bites  | 115 | 0.20 | 0.23 |
| 7 | Nurgle Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Phlegm bombardment, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.19 | 0.33 |
| 8 | Master of Possession † 1 model · 1× Rite of Possession - witchfire, 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Staff of possession  | 65 | 0.14 | 0.09 |
| 9 | Karanak 1 model · 1× Scalding Roar, 1× Soul-rending fangs  | 70 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| 10 | Flamers 3 models · 3× Flickering Flames, 3× Flamer mouths  | 65 | 0.12 | 0.08 |
| 11 | Sorcerer † 1 model · 1× Infernal Gaze - witchfire, 1× Force weapon  | 60 | 0.12 | 0.07 |
| 12 | Raptors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Meltagun, 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Heavy melee weapon, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Mutations  | 115 | 0.11 | 0.13 |
| 13 | Keeper of Secrets 1 model · 1× Living whip, 1× Phantasmagoria, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Witstealer sword  | 265 | 0.11 | 0.28 |
| 14 | Shalaxi Helbane 1 model · 1× Lash of Slaanesh, 1× Pavane of Slaanesh, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Soulpiercer  | 315 | 0.11 | 0.34 |
| 15 | Kairos Fateweaver 1 model · 1× Infernal Gateway, 1× Staff of Tomorrow  | 305 | 0.11 | 0.32 |
| 16 | Khorne Soul Grinder 1 model · 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.10 | 0.18 |
| 17 | Lord of Change 1 model · 1× Bolt of Change, 1× Rod of sorcery, 1× Staff of Tzeentch  | 320 | 0.10 | 0.33 |
| 18 | Sorcerer in Terminator Armour † 1 model · 1× Infernal Gaze - witchfire, 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Force weapon  | 80 | 0.10 | 0.08 |
| 19 | Changecaster † 1 model · 1× Arcane Fireball - witchfire, 1× Herald combat weapon  | 60 | 0.10 | 0.06 |
| 20 | Great Unclean One 1 model · 1× Plague flail, 1× Putrid vomit, 1× Bilesword  | 265 | 0.09 | 0.24 |
| 21 | Syll'esske 1 model · 1× Cacophonic choir, 2× Scourging whip, 1× Axe of Dominion  | 120 | 0.09 | 0.11 |
| 22 | Fluxmaster 1 model · 1× Arcane Fireball, 1× Herald combat weapon  | 70 | 0.09 | 0.06 |
| 23 | Daemon Prince of Chaos with wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 190 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| 24 | Pink Horrors 10 models · 10× Coruscating Pink flames, 10× Pink claws  | 150 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| 25 | Infernal Enrapturess 1 model · 1× Heartstring lyre, 1× Ravaging claws  | 60 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| 26 | Fateskimmer 1 model · 1× Arcane Fireball, 1× Herald combat weapon, 1× Screamer bites  | 95 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| 27 | Rotigus 1 model · 1× Streams of brackish filth, 1× Gnarlrod  | 280 | 0.06 | 0.18 |
| 28 | Blue Horrors 10 models · 10× Coruscating Blue flames, 10× Blue claws  | 125 | 0.06 | 0.07 |
| 29 | Tormentbringer 1 model · 2× Lashes of torment, 1× Seeker tongues, 1× Slashing claws  | 135 | 0.06 | 0.08 |
| 30 | The Changeling 1 model · 1× Infernal Flames, 1× The Trickster's Staff  | 105 | 0.05 | 0.05 |

### Melee

Chaos Daemons units against an Impulsor, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Accursed Cultists † 8 models · 8× Hideous mutations  | 90 | 0.70 | 0.63 |
| 2 | Dark Apostle † 3 models · 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Accursed crozius  | 70 | 0.54 | 0.38 |
| 3 | Bloodletters 10 models · 10× Hellblade  | 110 | 0.49 | 0.54 |
| 4 | Screamers 3 models · 3× Lamprey bite  | 80 | 0.45 | 0.36 |
| 5 | Skulltaker 1 model · 1× The Slayer Sword  | 85 | 0.45 | 0.38 |
| 6 | Fiends 6 models · 6× Barbed tail and dissecting claws  | 190 | 0.45 | 0.85 |
| 7 | Khorne Soul Grinder 1 model · 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.44 | 0.79 |
| 8 | Tzeentch Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Warp gaze, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.44 | 0.79 |
| 9 | Nurgle Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Phlegm bombardment, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.43 | 0.78 |
| 10 | Slaanesh Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Scream of despair, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.43 | 0.78 |
| 11 | Bloodmaster 1 model · 1× Blade of blood  | 65 | 0.39 | 0.26 |
| 12 | Warp Talons † 5 models · 5× Warp claws  | 130 | 0.35 | 0.45 |
| 13 | Epidemius 1 model · 1× Balesword and nurgling attendants  | 80 | 0.33 | 0.27 |
| 14 | Skullmaster 1 model · 1× Blade of blood, 1× Juggernaut's bladed horn  | 85 | 0.32 | 0.28 |
| 15 | Possessed † 5 models · 5× Hideous mutations  | 130 | 0.31 | 0.40 |
| 16 | Bloodthirster 1 model · 1× Hellfire breath, 1× Great axe of Khorne  | 320 | 0.30 | 0.97 |
| 17 | Daemonettes 10 models · 10× Slashing claws  | 100 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| 18 | Skarbrand 1 model · 1× Bellow of endless fury, 1× Slaughter and Carnage  | 330 | 0.30 | 0.99 |
| 19 | Shalaxi Helbane 1 model · 1× Lash of Slaanesh, 1× Pavane of Slaanesh, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Soulpiercer  | 315 | 0.30 | 0.94 |
| 20 | Rotigus 1 model · 1× Streams of brackish filth, 1× Gnarlrod  | 280 | 0.30 | 0.83 |
| 21 | Karanak 1 model · 1× Scalding Roar, 1× Soul-rending fangs  | 70 | 0.29 | 0.21 |
| 22 | Great Unclean One 1 model · 1× Plague flail, 1× Putrid vomit, 1× Bilesword  | 265 | 0.29 | 0.78 |
| 23 | Raptors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Meltagun, 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Heavy melee weapon, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Mutations  | 115 | 0.28 | 0.32 |
| 24 | Horticulous Slimux 1 model · 1× Acidic maw, 1× Lopping shears  | 120 | 0.28 | 0.33 |
| 25 | Poxbringer 1 model · 1× Foul balesword  | 60 | 0.28 | 0.17 |
| 26 | Fateskimmer 1 model · 1× Arcane Fireball, 1× Herald combat weapon, 1× Screamer bites  | 95 | 0.27 | 0.26 |
| 27 | Seekers 5 models · 5× Slashing claws, 5× Lashing tongues  | 85 | 0.25 | 0.21 |
| 28 | Burning Chariot 1 model · 1× Fires of Tzeentch, 1× Flamer mouths, 1× Screamer bites  | 115 | 0.24 | 0.28 |
| 29 | Bloodcrushers 6 models · 6× Hellblade, 6× Juggernaut's bladed horn  | 210 | 0.24 | 0.50 |
| 30 | Traitor Enforcer † 2 models · 2× Bolt pistol, 2× Power fist  | 70 | 0.24 | 0.17 |

[Every faction's best against light vehicles](/listcheck/best-against/light-vehicles)

75 units

## Against tanks

How much of a Leman Russ Battle Tank (T11, W13, Sv 2+) each unit removes in one turn, shooting and in melee, per 100 points and in all.

### Shooting

Chaos Daemons units against a Leman Russ Battle Tank, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Exalted Flamer 1 model · 1× Fires of Tzeentch, 1× Flamer mouths  | 65 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| 2 | Slaanesh Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Scream of despair, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.14 | 0.25 |
| 3 | Tzeentch Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Warp gaze, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.13 | 0.24 |
| 4 | Havocs 5 models · 1× Meltagun, 4× Havoc autocannon, 1× Power fist, 4× Close combat weapon  | 135 | 0.13 | 0.18 |
| 5 | Master of Possession † 1 model · 1× Rite of Possession - witchfire, 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Staff of possession  | 65 | 0.09 | 0.06 |
| 6 | Burning Chariot 1 model · 1× Fires of Tzeentch, 1× Flamer mouths, 1× Screamer bites  | 115 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| 7 | Nurgle Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Phlegm bombardment, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.07 | 0.13 |
| 8 | Flamers 3 models · 3× Flickering Flames, 3× Flamer mouths  | 65 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| 9 | Keeper of Secrets 1 model · 1× Living whip, 1× Phantasmagoria, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Witstealer sword  | 265 | 0.07 | 0.18 |
| 10 | Syll'esske 1 model · 1× Cacophonic choir, 2× Scourging whip, 1× Axe of Dominion  | 120 | 0.07 | 0.08 |
| 11 | Cultist Firebrand 1 model · 1× Balefire pike, 1× Close combat weapon  | 45 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| 12 | Shalaxi Helbane 1 model · 1× Lash of Slaanesh, 1× Pavane of Slaanesh, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Soulpiercer  | 315 | 0.06 | 0.19 |
| 13 | Raptors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Meltagun, 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Heavy melee weapon, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Mutations  | 115 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| 14 | Rotigus 1 model · 1× Streams of brackish filth, 1× Gnarlrod  | 280 | 0.05 | 0.13 |
| 15 | Kairos Fateweaver 1 model · 1× Infernal Gateway, 1× Staff of Tomorrow  | 305 | 0.05 | 0.14 |
| 16 | Great Unclean One 1 model · 1× Plague flail, 1× Putrid vomit, 1× Bilesword  | 265 | 0.05 | 0.12 |
| 17 | Lord of Change 1 model · 1× Bolt of Change, 1× Rod of sorcery, 1× Staff of Tzeentch  | 320 | 0.04 | 0.14 |
| 18 | Pink Horrors 10 models · 10× Coruscating Pink flames, 10× Pink claws  | 150 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| 19 | Karanak 1 model · 1× Scalding Roar, 1× Soul-rending fangs  | 70 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| 20 | Blue Horrors 10 models · 10× Coruscating Blue flames, 10× Blue claws  | 125 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| 21 | Sorcerer in Terminator Armour † 1 model · 1× Infernal Gaze - witchfire, 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Force weapon  | 80 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| 22 | Tormentbringer 1 model · 2× Lashes of torment, 1× Seeker tongues, 1× Slashing claws  | 135 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| 23 | Sorcerer † 1 model · 1× Infernal Gaze - witchfire, 1× Force weapon  | 60 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| 24 | Khorne Soul Grinder 1 model · 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| 25 | The Changeling 1 model · 1× Infernal Flames, 1× The Trickster's Staff  | 105 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| 26 | Changecaster † 1 model · 1× Arcane Fireball - witchfire, 1× Herald combat weapon  | 60 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| 27 | Infernal Enrapturess 1 model · 1× Heartstring lyre, 1× Ravaging claws  | 60 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| 28 | Be'lakor 1 model · 1× Betraying Shades, 1× The Blade of Shadows  | 390 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| 29 | Fluxmaster 1 model · 1× Arcane Fireball, 1× Herald combat weapon  | 70 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 30 | Daemon Prince of Chaos with wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 190 | 0.02 | 0.04 |

### Melee

Chaos Daemons units against a Leman Russ Battle Tank, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Skulltaker 1 model · 1× The Slayer Sword  | 85 | 0.35 | 0.30 |
| 2 | Tzeentch Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Warp gaze, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.34 | 0.62 |
| 3 | Nurgle Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Phlegm bombardment, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.34 | 0.62 |
| 4 | Slaanesh Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Scream of despair, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.34 | 0.61 |
| 5 | Khorne Soul Grinder 1 model · 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.34 | 0.61 |
| 6 | Dark Apostle † 3 models · 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Accursed crozius  | 70 | 0.31 | 0.22 |
| 7 | Screamers 3 models · 3× Lamprey bite  | 80 | 0.29 | 0.23 |
| 8 | Skarbrand 1 model · 1× Bellow of endless fury, 1× Slaughter and Carnage  | 330 | 0.29 | 0.96 |
| 9 | Bloodthirster 1 model · 1× Hellfire breath, 1× Great axe of Khorne  | 320 | 0.28 | 0.89 |
| 10 | Shalaxi Helbane 1 model · 1× Lash of Slaanesh, 1× Pavane of Slaanesh, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Soulpiercer  | 315 | 0.27 | 0.84 |
| 11 | Fiends 6 models · 6× Barbed tail and dissecting claws  | 190 | 0.27 | 0.51 |
| 12 | Daemonettes 10 models · 10× Slashing claws  | 100 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| 13 | Bloodmaster 1 model · 1× Blade of blood  | 65 | 0.25 | 0.16 |
| 14 | Skullmaster 1 model · 1× Blade of blood, 1× Juggernaut's bladed horn  | 85 | 0.21 | 0.18 |
| 15 | Accursed Cultists † 8 models · 8× Hideous mutations  | 90 | 0.21 | 0.19 |
| 16 | Seekers 5 models · 5× Slashing claws, 5× Lashing tongues  | 85 | 0.19 | 0.16 |
| 17 | Horticulous Slimux 1 model · 1× Acidic maw, 1× Lopping shears  | 120 | 0.19 | 0.23 |
| 18 | Karanak 1 model · 1× Scalding Roar, 1× Soul-rending fangs  | 70 | 0.18 | 0.13 |
| 19 | Fateskimmer 1 model · 1× Arcane Fireball, 1× Herald combat weapon, 1× Screamer bites  | 95 | 0.17 | 0.17 |
| 20 | Epidemius 1 model · 1× Balesword and nurgling attendants  | 80 | 0.15 | 0.12 |
| 21 | Bloodletters 10 models · 10× Hellblade  | 110 | 0.15 | 0.16 |
| 22 | Raptors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Meltagun, 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Heavy melee weapon, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Mutations  | 115 | 0.15 | 0.17 |
| 23 | Great Unclean One 1 model · 1× Plague flail, 1× Putrid vomit, 1× Bilesword  | 265 | 0.15 | 0.39 |
| 24 | Rotigus 1 model · 1× Streams of brackish filth, 1× Gnarlrod  | 280 | 0.15 | 0.41 |
| 25 | Traitor Enforcer † 2 models · 2× Bolt pistol, 2× Power fist  | 70 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| 26 | Syll'esske 1 model · 1× Cacophonic choir, 2× Scourging whip, 1× Axe of Dominion  | 120 | 0.14 | 0.17 |
| 27 | Keeper of Secrets 1 model · 1× Living whip, 1× Phantasmagoria, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Witstealer sword  | 265 | 0.14 | 0.38 |
| 28 | Burning Chariot 1 model · 1× Fires of Tzeentch, 1× Flamer mouths, 1× Screamer bites  | 115 | 0.14 | 0.16 |
| 29 | Master of Possession † 1 model · 1× Rite of Possession - witchfire, 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Staff of possession  | 65 | 0.14 | 0.09 |
| 30 | Chaos Lord † 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol - standard, 1× Daemon hammer  | 95 | 0.13 | 0.13 |

[Every faction's best against tanks](/listcheck/best-against/tanks)

75 units

## Against monsters

How much of an Exocrine (T10, W14, Sv 3+) each unit removes in one turn, shooting and in melee, per 100 points and in all.

### Shooting

Chaos Daemons units against an Exocrine, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Tzeentch Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Warp gaze, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.19 | 0.34 |
| 2 | Havocs 5 models · 1× Meltagun, 4× Havoc autocannon, 1× Power fist, 4× Close combat weapon  | 135 | 0.19 | 0.26 |
| 3 | Exalted Flamer 1 model · 1× Fires of Tzeentch, 1× Flamer mouths  | 65 | 0.18 | 0.12 |
| 4 | Slaanesh Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Scream of despair, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.17 | 0.30 |
| 5 | Nurgle Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Phlegm bombardment, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.12 | 0.21 |
| 6 | Burning Chariot 1 model · 1× Fires of Tzeentch, 1× Flamer mouths, 1× Screamer bites  | 115 | 0.10 | 0.12 |
| 7 | Master of Possession † 1 model · 1× Rite of Possession - witchfire, 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Staff of possession  | 65 | 0.10 | 0.07 |
| 8 | Flamers 3 models · 3× Flickering Flames, 3× Flamer mouths  | 65 | 0.10 | 0.06 |
| 9 | Cultist Firebrand 1 model · 1× Balefire pike, 1× Close combat weapon  | 45 | 0.08 | 0.04 |
| 10 | Keeper of Secrets 1 model · 1× Living whip, 1× Phantasmagoria, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Witstealer sword  | 265 | 0.08 | 0.22 |
| 11 | Syll'esske 1 model · 1× Cacophonic choir, 2× Scourging whip, 1× Axe of Dominion  | 120 | 0.07 | 0.09 |
| 12 | Shalaxi Helbane 1 model · 1× Lash of Slaanesh, 1× Pavane of Slaanesh, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Soulpiercer  | 315 | 0.07 | 0.22 |
| 13 | Lord of Change 1 model · 1× Bolt of Change, 1× Rod of sorcery, 1× Staff of Tzeentch  | 320 | 0.07 | 0.21 |
| 14 | Raptors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Meltagun, 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Heavy melee weapon, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Mutations  | 115 | 0.06 | 0.07 |
| 15 | Khorne Soul Grinder 1 model · 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.06 | 0.11 |
| 16 | Kairos Fateweaver 1 model · 1× Infernal Gateway, 1× Staff of Tomorrow  | 305 | 0.06 | 0.17 |
| 17 | Great Unclean One 1 model · 1× Plague flail, 1× Putrid vomit, 1× Bilesword  | 265 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| 18 | Infernal Enrapturess 1 model · 1× Heartstring lyre, 1× Ravaging claws  | 60 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| 19 | Karanak 1 model · 1× Scalding Roar, 1× Soul-rending fangs  | 70 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| 20 | Pink Horrors 10 models · 10× Coruscating Pink flames, 10× Pink claws  | 150 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| 21 | Rotigus 1 model · 1× Streams of brackish filth, 1× Gnarlrod  | 280 | 0.05 | 0.14 |
| 22 | Blue Horrors 10 models · 10× Coruscating Blue flames, 10× Blue claws  | 125 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| 23 | Tormentbringer 1 model · 2× Lashes of torment, 1× Seeker tongues, 1× Slashing claws  | 135 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| 24 | Sorcerer † 1 model · 1× Infernal Gaze - witchfire, 1× Force weapon  | 60 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| 25 | Sorcerer in Terminator Armour † 1 model · 1× Infernal Gaze - witchfire, 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Force weapon  | 80 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| 26 | The Changeling 1 model · 1× Infernal Flames, 1× The Trickster's Staff  | 105 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| 27 | Cultist Mob 10 models · 10× Autopistol, 10× Brutal assault weapon  | 50 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| 28 | Changecaster † 1 model · 1× Arcane Fireball - witchfire, 1× Herald combat weapon  | 60 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| 29 | Fellgor Beastmen † 10 models · 9× Autopistol, 1× Bolt pistol, 9× Close combat weapon, 1× Chainsword  | 60 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| 30 | Fluxmaster 1 model · 1× Arcane Fireball, 1× Herald combat weapon  | 70 | 0.03 | 0.02 |

### Melee

Chaos Daemons units against an Exocrine, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Dark Apostle † 3 models · 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Accursed crozius  | 70 | 0.42 | 0.29 |
| 2 | Tzeentch Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Warp gaze, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.40 | 0.72 |
| 3 | Khorne Soul Grinder 1 model · 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.40 | 0.72 |
| 4 | Nurgle Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Phlegm bombardment, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.40 | 0.71 |
| 5 | Slaanesh Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Scream of despair, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.39 | 0.70 |
| 6 | Screamers 3 models · 3× Lamprey bite  | 80 | 0.36 | 0.29 |
| 7 | Skulltaker 1 model · 1× The Slayer Sword  | 85 | 0.36 | 0.30 |
| 8 | Bloodmaster 1 model · 1× Blade of blood  | 65 | 0.30 | 0.19 |
| 9 | Skarbrand 1 model · 1× Bellow of endless fury, 1× Slaughter and Carnage  | 330 | 0.30 | 0.98 |
| 10 | Bloodthirster 1 model · 1× Hellfire breath, 1× Great axe of Khorne  | 320 | 0.30 | 0.95 |
| 11 | Accursed Cultists † 8 models · 8× Hideous mutations  | 90 | 0.29 | 0.26 |
| 12 | Shalaxi Helbane 1 model · 1× Lash of Slaanesh, 1× Pavane of Slaanesh, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Soulpiercer  | 315 | 0.28 | 0.89 |
| 13 | Skullmaster 1 model · 1× Blade of blood, 1× Juggernaut's bladed horn  | 85 | 0.26 | 0.22 |
| 14 | Rendmaster on Blood Throne 1 model · 1× Attendant's hellblades, 1× Blade of blood  | 160 | 0.25 | 0.41 |
| 15 | Fiends 6 models · 6× Barbed tail and dissecting claws  | 190 | 0.25 | 0.48 |
| 16 | Daemonettes 10 models · 10× Slashing claws  | 100 | 0.24 | 0.24 |
| 17 | Karanak 1 model · 1× Scalding Roar, 1× Soul-rending fangs  | 70 | 0.22 | 0.16 |
| 18 | Great Unclean One 1 model · 1× Plague flail, 1× Putrid vomit, 1× Bilesword  | 265 | 0.22 | 0.58 |
| 19 | Horticulous Slimux 1 model · 1× Acidic maw, 1× Lopping shears  | 120 | 0.22 | 0.26 |
| 20 | Rotigus 1 model · 1× Streams of brackish filth, 1× Gnarlrod  | 280 | 0.22 | 0.61 |
| 21 | Fateskimmer 1 model · 1× Arcane Fireball, 1× Herald combat weapon, 1× Screamer bites  | 95 | 0.21 | 0.20 |
| 22 | Epidemius 1 model · 1× Balesword and nurgling attendants  | 80 | 0.20 | 0.16 |
| 23 | Seekers 5 models · 5× Slashing claws, 5× Lashing tongues  | 85 | 0.20 | 0.17 |
| 24 | Bloodletters 10 models · 10× Hellblade  | 110 | 0.19 | 0.21 |
| 25 | Raptors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Meltagun, 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Heavy melee weapon, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Mutations  | 115 | 0.19 | 0.22 |
| 26 | Master of Possession † 1 model · 1× Rite of Possession - witchfire, 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Staff of possession  | 65 | 0.18 | 0.12 |
| 27 | Syll'esske 1 model · 1× Cacophonic choir, 2× Scourging whip, 1× Axe of Dominion  | 120 | 0.18 | 0.22 |
| 28 | Traitor Enforcer † 2 models · 2× Bolt pistol, 2× Power fist  | 70 | 0.18 | 0.13 |
| 29 | Burning Chariot 1 model · 1× Fires of Tzeentch, 1× Flamer mouths, 1× Screamer bites  | 115 | 0.18 | 0.20 |
| 30 | Keeper of Secrets 1 model · 1× Living whip, 1× Phantasmagoria, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Witstealer sword  | 265 | 0.16 | 0.43 |

[Every faction's best against monsters](/listcheck/best-against/monsters)

75 units

## Against Knights

How much of a Knight Paladin (T11, W26, Sv 3+, Inv 5+ against ranged attacks) each unit removes in one turn, shooting and in melee, per 100 points and in all.

### Shooting

Chaos Daemons units against a Knight Paladin, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Tzeentch Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Warp gaze, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.09 | 0.17 |
| 2 | Havocs 5 models · 1× Meltagun, 4× Havoc autocannon, 1× Power fist, 4× Close combat weapon  | 135 | 0.09 | 0.12 |
| 3 | Slaanesh Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Scream of despair, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| 4 | Exalted Flamer 1 model · 1× Fires of Tzeentch, 1× Flamer mouths  | 65 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| 5 | Nurgle Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Phlegm bombardment, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| 6 | Flamers 3 models · 3× Flickering Flames, 3× Flamer mouths  | 65 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| 7 | Master of Possession † 1 model · 1× Rite of Possession - witchfire, 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Staff of possession  | 65 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| 8 | Cultist Firebrand 1 model · 1× Balefire pike, 1× Close combat weapon  | 45 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| 9 | Keeper of Secrets 1 model · 1× Living whip, 1× Phantasmagoria, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Witstealer sword  | 265 | 0.04 | 0.12 |
| 10 | Burning Chariot 1 model · 1× Fires of Tzeentch, 1× Flamer mouths, 1× Screamer bites  | 115 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| 11 | Syll'esske 1 model · 1× Cacophonic choir, 2× Scourging whip, 1× Axe of Dominion  | 120 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| 12 | Shalaxi Helbane 1 model · 1× Lash of Slaanesh, 1× Pavane of Slaanesh, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Soulpiercer  | 315 | 0.04 | 0.12 |
| 13 | Lord of Change 1 model · 1× Bolt of Change, 1× Rod of sorcery, 1× Staff of Tzeentch  | 320 | 0.04 | 0.11 |
| 14 | Kairos Fateweaver 1 model · 1× Infernal Gateway, 1× Staff of Tomorrow  | 305 | 0.03 | 0.09 |
| 15 | Great Unclean One 1 model · 1× Plague flail, 1× Putrid vomit, 1× Bilesword  | 265 | 0.03 | 0.08 |
| 16 | Karanak 1 model · 1× Scalding Roar, 1× Soul-rending fangs  | 70 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| 17 | Infernal Enrapturess 1 model · 1× Heartstring lyre, 1× Ravaging claws  | 60 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| 18 | Pink Horrors 10 models · 10× Coruscating Pink flames, 10× Pink claws  | 150 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| 19 | Rotigus 1 model · 1× Streams of brackish filth, 1× Gnarlrod  | 280 | 0.03 | 0.08 |
| 20 | Raptors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Meltagun, 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Heavy melee weapon, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Mutations  | 115 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| 21 | Blue Horrors 10 models · 10× Coruscating Blue flames, 10× Blue claws  | 125 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| 22 | Tormentbringer 1 model · 2× Lashes of torment, 1× Seeker tongues, 1× Slashing claws  | 135 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| 23 | Sorcerer † 1 model · 1× Infernal Gaze - witchfire, 1× Force weapon  | 60 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 24 | Sorcerer in Terminator Armour † 1 model · 1× Infernal Gaze - witchfire, 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Force weapon  | 80 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 25 | The Changeling 1 model · 1× Infernal Flames, 1× The Trickster's Staff  | 105 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 26 | Khorne Soul Grinder 1 model · 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| 27 | Cultist Mob 10 models · 10× Autopistol, 10× Brutal assault weapon  | 50 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 28 | Changecaster † 1 model · 1× Arcane Fireball - witchfire, 1× Herald combat weapon  | 60 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 29 | Fellgor Beastmen † 10 models · 9× Autopistol, 1× Bolt pistol, 9× Close combat weapon, 1× Chainsword  | 60 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 30 | Fluxmaster 1 model · 1× Arcane Fireball, 1× Herald combat weapon  | 70 | 0.02 | 0.01 |

### Melee

Chaos Daemons units against a Knight Paladin, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Skulltaker 1 model · 1× The Slayer Sword  | 85 | 0.37 | 0.31 |
| 2 | Skarbrand 1 model · 1× Bellow of endless fury, 1× Slaughter and Carnage  | 330 | 0.27 | 0.88 |
| 3 | Tzeentch Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Warp gaze, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.25 | 0.46 |
| 4 | Khorne Soul Grinder 1 model · 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.25 | 0.45 |
| 5 | Nurgle Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Phlegm bombardment, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.25 | 0.45 |
| 6 | Slaanesh Soul Grinder † 1 model · 1× Scream of despair, 1× Harvester cannon, 1× Iron claw, 1× Warpsword  | 180 | 0.24 | 0.44 |
| 7 | Karanak 1 model · 1× Scalding Roar, 1× Soul-rending fangs  | 70 | 0.24 | 0.17 |
| 8 | Bloodthirster 1 model · 1× Hellfire breath, 1× Great axe of Khorne  | 320 | 0.24 | 0.77 |
| 9 | Dark Apostle † 3 models · 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Accursed crozius  | 70 | 0.23 | 0.16 |
| 10 | Shalaxi Helbane 1 model · 1× Lash of Slaanesh, 1× Pavane of Slaanesh, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Soulpiercer  | 315 | 0.21 | 0.67 |
| 11 | Screamers 3 models · 3× Lamprey bite  | 80 | 0.19 | 0.15 |
| 12 | Bloodmaster 1 model · 1× Blade of blood  | 65 | 0.17 | 0.11 |
| 13 | Accursed Cultists † 8 models · 8× Hideous mutations  | 90 | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| 14 | Skullmaster 1 model · 1× Blade of blood, 1× Juggernaut's bladed horn  | 85 | 0.14 | 0.12 |
| 15 | Rendmaster on Blood Throne 1 model · 1× Attendant's hellblades, 1× Blade of blood  | 160 | 0.14 | 0.22 |
| 16 | Fiends 6 models · 6× Barbed tail and dissecting claws  | 190 | 0.13 | 0.26 |
| 17 | Daemonettes 10 models · 10× Slashing claws  | 100 | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| 18 | Horticulous Slimux 1 model · 1× Acidic maw, 1× Lopping shears  | 120 | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| 19 | Fateskimmer 1 model · 1× Arcane Fireball, 1× Herald combat weapon, 1× Screamer bites  | 95 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| 20 | Seekers 5 models · 5× Slashing claws, 5× Lashing tongues  | 85 | 0.11 | 0.09 |
| 21 | Bloodletters 10 models · 10× Hellblade  | 110 | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| 22 | Epidemius 1 model · 1× Balesword and nurgling attendants  | 80 | 0.10 | 0.08 |
| 23 | Great Unclean One 1 model · 1× Plague flail, 1× Putrid vomit, 1× Bilesword  | 265 | 0.10 | 0.27 |
| 24 | Raptors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Meltagun, 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Heavy melee weapon, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Mutations  | 115 | 0.10 | 0.12 |
| 25 | Master of Possession † 1 model · 1× Rite of Possession - witchfire, 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Staff of possession  | 65 | 0.10 | 0.06 |
| 26 | Traitor Enforcer † 2 models · 2× Bolt pistol, 2× Power fist  | 70 | 0.10 | 0.07 |
| 27 | Syll'esske 1 model · 1× Cacophonic choir, 2× Scourging whip, 1× Axe of Dominion  | 120 | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| 28 | Burning Chariot 1 model · 1× Fires of Tzeentch, 1× Flamer mouths, 1× Screamer bites  | 115 | 0.09 | 0.11 |
| 29 | Rotigus 1 model · 1× Streams of brackish filth, 1× Gnarlrod  | 280 | 0.09 | 0.26 |
| 30 | Keeper of Secrets 1 model · 1× Living whip, 1× Phantasmagoria, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Witstealer sword  | 265 | 0.09 | 0.24 |

[Every faction's best against Knights](/listcheck/best-against/knights)

##  How the units are scored

Each unit is simulated alone against a fresh target, 2,000 times for its shooting and 2,000 times for its fighting, by the engine behind [List Check](/listcheck). Each table ranks one phase: a unit's shooting alone, or its melee alone. A score is how much of the target it removes in one turn in that phase (1 is the whole unit, and no more is counted), and Per 100 pts divides that by the unit's points. A model fires its pistols or its other guns, not both.

Units come at the size and in the loadout the faction's winning tournament lists run most, from the [Meta Merge](/metamerge) feed of 2026-10-07. A unit no winning list fields comes at its smallest size in default wargear, marked †. The faction's army rule applies wherever it needs no situation; detachment rules, enhancements, stratagems and attached leaders do not, and every unit is in range and in the open. To score a whole list, with its detachment and leaders, paste it into [List Check](/listcheck).

##  Questions

What is the best Chaos Daemons unit against hordes in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Accursed Cultists: 0.68 squads of 20 Cadians per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Dark Apostle and Daemonettes. Scored against a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

What is the best Chaos Daemons unit against elite infantry in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Skulltaker: 0.40 squads of 5 Terminators per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Dark Apostle and Bloodmaster. Scored against a squad of 5 Terminators, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

What is the best Chaos Daemons unit against light vehicles in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Accursed Cultists: 0.70 Impulsors per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Dark Apostle and Bloodletters. Scored against an Impulsor, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

What is the best Chaos Daemons unit against tanks in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Skulltaker: 0.35 Leman Russes per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Tzeentch Soul Grinder and Nurgle Soul Grinder. Scored against a Leman Russ Battle Tank, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

What is the best Chaos Daemons unit against monsters in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Dark Apostle: 0.42 Exocrines per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Tzeentch Soul Grinder and Khorne Soul Grinder. Scored against an Exocrine, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

What is the best Chaos Daemons unit against Knights in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Skulltaker: 0.37 Knight Paladins per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Skarbrand and Tzeentch Soul Grinder. Scored against a Knight Paladin, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.