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

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

Units ranked

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##  Best per point, by target

[Against hordes](#horde)

Shooting: Cultist Firebrand · 0.41 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: Knight Despoiler · 0.21 of a squad of 5 Terminators per 100 points Melee: War Dog Karnivore · 0.29 of a squad of 5 Terminators per 100 points

[Against light vehicles](#light)

Shooting: War Dog Huntsman · 0.39 of an Impulsor per 100 points Melee: Accursed Cultists · 0.70 of an Impulsor per 100 points

[Against tanks](#tank)

Shooting: War Dog Huntsman · 0.26 of a Leman Russ Battle Tank per 100 points Melee: War Dog Karnivore · 0.51 of a Leman Russ Battle Tank per 100 points

[Against monsters](#monster)

Shooting: War Dog Huntsman · 0.29 of an Exocrine per 100 points Melee: War Dog Karnivore · 0.55 of an Exocrine per 100 points

[Against Knights](#knight)

Shooting: Knight Tyrant · 0.17 of a Knight Paladin per 100 points Melee: War Dog Karnivore · 0.39 of a Knight Paladin per 100 points

27 units

## 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 Knights units against a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Cultist Firebrand † 1 model · 1× Balefire pike, 1× Close combat weapon  | 45 | 0.41 | 0.18 |
| 2 | War Dog Brigand 1 model · 1× Avenger chaincannon, 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Havoc multi-launcher, 1× Armoured feet  | 135 | 0.33 | 0.44 |
| 3 | Knight Despoiler 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath meltagun, 2× Despoiler gatling cannon, 2× Heavy darkflamer, 1× Ruinspear rocket pod, 1× Titanic feet  | 360 | 0.28 | 1.00 |
| 4 | Traitor Guardsmen Squad 10 models · 1× Corrupted pistol, 6× Lasgun, 1× Meltagun, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Cultist grenade launcher, 1× Power weapon, 9× Close combat weapon  | 65 | 0.26 | 0.17 |
| 5 | Knight Ruinator 1 model · 1× Darkflame lance, 1× Terrorpulse missiles, 1× Fellbore  | 325 | 0.22 | 0.70 |
| 6 | Knight Tyrant 1 model · 1× Darkflame cannon, 1× Warpshock harpoon, 2× Gheiststrike missile launcher, 1× Twin desecrator cannon, 2× Twin daemonbreath meltagun, 1× Titanic feet  | 390 | 0.21 | 0.80 |
| 7 | Fellgor Beastmen 10 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 8× Autopistol, 2× Corrupted stave, 1× Chainsword, 7× Close combat weapon, 1× Great weapon  | 60 | 0.19 | 0.12 |
| 8 | War Dog Executioner 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 2× War Dog autocannon, 1× Armoured feet  | 130 | 0.18 | 0.23 |
| 9 | Cultist Mob 10 models · 10× Autopistol, 10× Brutal assault weapon  | 50 | 0.17 | 0.09 |
| 10 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Castigator 1 model · 1× Castigator bolt cannon, 1× Tempest warblade  | 370 | 0.16 | 0.58 |
| 11 | Chaos Questoris Knight Styrix † 1 model · 1× Graviton crusher, 1× Volkite chierovile, 1× Reaper chainsword - strike  | 365 | 0.11 | 0.40 |
| 12 | Chaos Questoris Knight Magaera † 1 model · 1× Lightning cannon, 1× Phased plasma-fusil, 1× Reaper chainsword - strike  | 375 | 0.10 | 0.39 |
| 13 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Atrapos 1 model · 2× Atrapos lascutter, 1× Graviton singularity cannon  | 385 | 0.10 | 0.38 |
| 14 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Acheron † 1 model · 1× Acheron flame cannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Reaper chainfist - strike  | 370 | 0.09 | 0.34 |
| 15 | Knight Abominant 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Volkite combustor, 1× Balemace, 1× Electroscourge  | 350 | 0.08 | 0.29 |
| 16 | War Dog Karnivore 1 model · 1× Havoc multi-launcher, 1× Reaper chaintalon, 1× Slaughterclaw  | 145 | 0.08 | 0.11 |
| 17 | War Dog Stalker 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Slaughterclaw  | 135 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| 18 | Chaos Acastus Knight Porphyrion † 1 model · 1× Twin magna lascannon, 1× Acastus ironstorm missile pod, 1× Acastus autocannon, 1× Titanic feet  | 725 | 0.07 | 0.49 |
| 19 | Chaos Acastus Knight Asterius † 1 model · 1× Asterius volkite culverin, 1× Karacnos mortar battery, 1× Twin conversion beam cannon, 1× Titanic feet  | 785 | 0.07 | 0.51 |
| 20 | War Dog Huntsman 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath meltagun, 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Reaper chaintalon  | 135 | 0.06 | 0.08 |
| 21 | War Dog Moirax † 1 model · 1× Volkite veuglaire, 1× Armoured feet  | 150 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| 22 | Knight Desecrator 1 model · 1× Desecrator laser destructor, 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Reaper chainsword  | 350 | 0.05 | 0.16 |
| 23 | Traitor Enforcer † 2 models · 2× Bolt pistol, 2× Power fist  | 70 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| 24 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Lancer 1 model · 2× Cerastus shock lance  | 385 | 0.04 | 0.16 |
| 25 | Knight Rampager 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Reaper chainsword, 1× Warpstrike claw  | 350 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| 26 | Dark Commune † 5 models · 1× Autopistol, 4× Commune blade, 1× Commune stave  | 90 | 0.01 | 0.01 |

### Melee

Chaos Knights 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 | 0.61 |
| 2 | Fellgor Beastmen 10 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 8× Autopistol, 2× Corrupted stave, 1× Chainsword, 7× Close combat weapon, 1× Great weapon  | 60 | 0.40 | 0.24 |
| 3 | Cultist Mob 10 models · 10× Autopistol, 10× Brutal assault weapon  | 50 | 0.33 | 0.17 |
| 4 | War Dog Karnivore 1 model · 1× Havoc multi-launcher, 1× Reaper chaintalon, 1× Slaughterclaw  | 145 | 0.29 | 0.42 |
| 5 | Traitor Enforcer † 2 models · 2× Bolt pistol, 2× Power fist  | 70 | 0.24 | 0.17 |
| 6 | Dark Commune † 5 models · 1× Autopistol, 4× Commune blade, 1× Commune stave  | 90 | 0.17 | 0.15 |
| 7 | Traitor Guardsmen Squad 10 models · 1× Corrupted pistol, 6× Lasgun, 1× Meltagun, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Cultist grenade launcher, 1× Power weapon, 9× Close combat weapon  | 65 | 0.17 | 0.11 |
| 8 | Knight Abominant 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Volkite combustor, 1× Balemace, 1× Electroscourge  | 350 | 0.11 | 0.38 |
| 9 | Cultist Firebrand † 1 model · 1× Balefire pike, 1× Close combat weapon  | 45 | 0.10 | 0.04 |
| 10 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Atrapos 1 model · 2× Atrapos lascutter, 1× Graviton singularity cannon  | 385 | 0.09 | 0.35 |
| 11 | War Dog Stalker 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Slaughterclaw  | 135 | 0.08 | 0.11 |
| 12 | War Dog Huntsman 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath meltagun, 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Reaper chaintalon  | 135 | 0.08 | 0.11 |
| 13 | Knight Rampager 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Reaper chainsword, 1× Warpstrike claw  | 350 | 0.07 | 0.25 |
| 14 | War Dog Executioner 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 2× War Dog autocannon, 1× Armoured feet  | 130 | 0.06 | 0.07 |
| 15 | War Dog Brigand 1 model · 1× Avenger chaincannon, 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Havoc multi-launcher, 1× Armoured feet  | 135 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
| 16 | War Dog Moirax † 1 model · 1× Volkite veuglaire, 1× Armoured feet  | 150 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
| 17 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Lancer 1 model · 2× Cerastus shock lance  | 385 | 0.04 | 0.17 |
| 18 | Knight Ruinator 1 model · 1× Darkflame lance, 1× Terrorpulse missiles, 1× Fellbore  | 325 | 0.03 | 0.11 |
| 19 | Knight Desecrator 1 model · 1× Desecrator laser destructor, 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Reaper chainsword  | 350 | 0.03 | 0.11 |
| 20 | Chaos Questoris Knight Styrix † 1 model · 1× Graviton crusher, 1× Volkite chierovile, 1× Reaper chainsword - strike  | 365 | 0.03 | 0.11 |
| 21 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Acheron † 1 model · 1× Acheron flame cannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Reaper chainfist - strike  | 370 | 0.03 | 0.11 |
| 22 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Castigator 1 model · 1× Castigator bolt cannon, 1× Tempest warblade  | 370 | 0.03 | 0.11 |
| 23 | Chaos Questoris Knight Magaera † 1 model · 1× Lightning cannon, 1× Phased plasma-fusil, 1× Reaper chainsword - strike  | 375 | 0.03 | 0.11 |
| 24 | Knight Despoiler 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath meltagun, 2× Despoiler gatling cannon, 2× Heavy darkflamer, 1× Ruinspear rocket pod, 1× Titanic feet  | 360 | 0.02 | 0.07 |
| 25 | Knight Tyrant 1 model · 1× Darkflame cannon, 1× Warpshock harpoon, 2× Gheiststrike missile launcher, 1× Twin desecrator cannon, 2× Twin daemonbreath meltagun, 1× Titanic feet  | 390 | 0.02 | 0.07 |
| 26 | Chaos Acastus Knight Porphyrion † 1 model · 1× Twin magna lascannon, 1× Acastus ironstorm missile pod, 1× Acastus autocannon, 1× Titanic feet  | 725 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| 27 | Chaos Acastus Knight Asterius † 1 model · 1× Asterius volkite culverin, 1× Karacnos mortar battery, 1× Twin conversion beam cannon, 1× Titanic feet  | 785 | 0.01 | 0.11 |

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

27 units

## 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 Knights units against a squad of 5 Terminators, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Knight Despoiler 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath meltagun, 2× Despoiler gatling cannon, 2× Heavy darkflamer, 1× Ruinspear rocket pod, 1× Titanic feet  | 360 | 0.21 | 0.77 |
| 2 | War Dog Executioner 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 2× War Dog autocannon, 1× Armoured feet  | 130 | 0.18 | 0.24 |
| 3 | Knight Tyrant 1 model · 1× Darkflame cannon, 1× Warpshock harpoon, 2× Gheiststrike missile launcher, 1× Twin desecrator cannon, 2× Twin daemonbreath meltagun, 1× Titanic feet  | 390 | 0.16 | 0.61 |
| 4 | Knight Ruinator 1 model · 1× Darkflame lance, 1× Terrorpulse missiles, 1× Fellbore  | 325 | 0.14 | 0.46 |
| 5 | Knight Abominant 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Volkite combustor, 1× Balemace, 1× Electroscourge  | 350 | 0.13 | 0.45 |
| 6 | Chaos Questoris Knight Styrix † 1 model · 1× Graviton crusher, 1× Volkite chierovile, 1× Reaper chainsword - strike  | 365 | 0.13 | 0.46 |
| 7 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Castigator 1 model · 1× Castigator bolt cannon, 1× Tempest warblade  | 370 | 0.13 | 0.46 |
| 8 | War Dog Brigand 1 model · 1× Avenger chaincannon, 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Havoc multi-launcher, 1× Armoured feet  | 135 | 0.12 | 0.17 |
| 9 | Cultist Firebrand † 1 model · 1× Balefire pike, 1× Close combat weapon  | 45 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| 10 | War Dog Huntsman 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath meltagun, 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Reaper chaintalon  | 135 | 0.10 | 0.13 |
| 11 | Traitor Guardsmen Squad 10 models · 1× Corrupted pistol, 6× Lasgun, 1× Meltagun, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Cultist grenade launcher, 1× Power weapon, 9× Close combat weapon  | 65 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| 12 | War Dog Stalker 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Slaughterclaw  | 135 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| 13 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Atrapos 1 model · 2× Atrapos lascutter, 1× Graviton singularity cannon  | 385 | 0.07 | 0.26 |
| 14 | Knight Desecrator 1 model · 1× Desecrator laser destructor, 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Reaper chainsword  | 350 | 0.06 | 0.21 |
| 15 | Fellgor Beastmen 10 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 8× Autopistol, 2× Corrupted stave, 1× Chainsword, 7× Close combat weapon, 1× Great weapon  | 60 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| 16 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Acheron † 1 model · 1× Acheron flame cannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Reaper chainfist - strike  | 370 | 0.06 | 0.21 |
| 17 | Chaos Acastus Knight Asterius † 1 model · 1× Asterius volkite culverin, 1× Karacnos mortar battery, 1× Twin conversion beam cannon, 1× Titanic feet  | 785 | 0.05 | 0.43 |
| 18 | War Dog Moirax † 1 model · 1× Volkite veuglaire, 1× Armoured feet  | 150 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| 19 | Chaos Questoris Knight Magaera † 1 model · 1× Lightning cannon, 1× Phased plasma-fusil, 1× Reaper chainsword - strike  | 375 | 0.05 | 0.19 |
| 20 | Chaos Acastus Knight Porphyrion † 1 model · 1× Twin magna lascannon, 1× Acastus ironstorm missile pod, 1× Acastus autocannon, 1× Titanic feet  | 725 | 0.05 | 0.37 |
| 21 | Cultist Mob 10 models · 10× Autopistol, 10× Brutal assault weapon  | 50 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 22 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Lancer 1 model · 2× Cerastus shock lance  | 385 | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| 23 | War Dog Karnivore 1 model · 1× Havoc multi-launcher, 1× Reaper chaintalon, 1× Slaughterclaw  | 145 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 24 | Traitor Enforcer † 2 models · 2× Bolt pistol, 2× Power fist  | 70 | 0.01 | <0.01 |
| 25 | Knight Rampager 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Reaper chainsword, 1× Warpstrike claw  | 350 | <0.01 | 0.01 |
| 26 | Dark Commune † 5 models · 1× Autopistol, 4× Commune blade, 1× Commune stave  | 90 | <0.01 | <0.01 |

### Melee

Chaos Knights units against a squad of 5 Terminators, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | War Dog Karnivore 1 model · 1× Havoc multi-launcher, 1× Reaper chaintalon, 1× Slaughterclaw  | 145 | 0.29 | 0.43 |
| 2 | Accursed Cultists † 8 models · 8× Hideous mutations  | 90 | 0.29 | 0.26 |
| 3 | War Dog Stalker 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Slaughterclaw  | 135 | 0.17 | 0.23 |
| 4 | Traitor Enforcer † 2 models · 2× Bolt pistol, 2× Power fist  | 70 | 0.17 | 0.12 |
| 5 | Knight Abominant 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Volkite combustor, 1× Balemace, 1× Electroscourge  | 350 | 0.14 | 0.49 |
| 6 | Knight Rampager 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Reaper chainsword, 1× Warpstrike claw  | 350 | 0.14 | 0.49 |
| 7 | War Dog Huntsman 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath meltagun, 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Reaper chaintalon  | 135 | 0.13 | 0.18 |
| 8 | Fellgor Beastmen 10 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 8× Autopistol, 2× Corrupted stave, 1× Chainsword, 7× Close combat weapon, 1× Great weapon  | 60 | 0.13 | 0.08 |
| 9 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Lancer 1 model · 2× Cerastus shock lance  | 385 | 0.09 | 0.35 |
| 10 | Dark Commune † 5 models · 1× Autopistol, 4× Commune blade, 1× Commune stave  | 90 | 0.07 | 0.06 |
| 11 | Knight Ruinator 1 model · 1× Darkflame lance, 1× Terrorpulse missiles, 1× Fellbore  | 325 | 0.07 | 0.21 |
| 12 | Knight Desecrator 1 model · 1× Desecrator laser destructor, 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Reaper chainsword  | 350 | 0.06 | 0.22 |
| 13 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Atrapos 1 model · 2× Atrapos lascutter, 1× Graviton singularity cannon  | 385 | 0.06 | 0.24 |
| 14 | Chaos Questoris Knight Styrix † 1 model · 1× Graviton crusher, 1× Volkite chierovile, 1× Reaper chainsword - strike  | 365 | 0.06 | 0.22 |
| 15 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Castigator 1 model · 1× Castigator bolt cannon, 1× Tempest warblade  | 370 | 0.06 | 0.22 |
| 16 | Chaos Questoris Knight Magaera † 1 model · 1× Lightning cannon, 1× Phased plasma-fusil, 1× Reaper chainsword - strike  | 375 | 0.06 | 0.23 |
| 17 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Acheron † 1 model · 1× Acheron flame cannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Reaper chainfist - strike  | 370 | 0.06 | 0.22 |
| 18 | Cultist Mob 10 models · 10× Autopistol, 10× Brutal assault weapon  | 50 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| 19 | Traitor Guardsmen Squad 10 models · 1× Corrupted pistol, 6× Lasgun, 1× Meltagun, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Cultist grenade launcher, 1× Power weapon, 9× Close combat weapon  | 65 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| 20 | Cultist Firebrand † 1 model · 1× Balefire pike, 1× Close combat weapon  | 45 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 21 | Knight Despoiler 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath meltagun, 2× Despoiler gatling cannon, 2× Heavy darkflamer, 1× Ruinspear rocket pod, 1× Titanic feet  | 360 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| 22 | Knight Tyrant 1 model · 1× Darkflame cannon, 1× Warpshock harpoon, 2× Gheiststrike missile launcher, 1× Twin desecrator cannon, 2× Twin daemonbreath meltagun, 1× Titanic feet  | 390 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| 23 | War Dog Brigand 1 model · 1× Avenger chaincannon, 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Havoc multi-launcher, 1× Armoured feet  | 135 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| 24 | War Dog Executioner 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 2× War Dog autocannon, 1× Armoured feet  | 130 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 25 | Chaos Acastus Knight Porphyrion † 1 model · 1× Twin magna lascannon, 1× Acastus ironstorm missile pod, 1× Acastus autocannon, 1× Titanic feet  | 725 | 0.01 | 0.08 |
| 26 | Chaos Acastus Knight Asterius † 1 model · 1× Asterius volkite culverin, 1× Karacnos mortar battery, 1× Twin conversion beam cannon, 1× Titanic feet  | 785 | 0.01 | 0.08 |
| 27 | War Dog Moirax † 1 model · 1× Volkite veuglaire, 1× Armoured feet  | 150 | 0.01 | 0.01 |

[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 Knights units against an Impulsor, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | War Dog Huntsman 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath meltagun, 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Reaper chaintalon  | 135 | 0.39 | 0.52 |
| 2 | War Dog Brigand 1 model · 1× Avenger chaincannon, 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Havoc multi-launcher, 1× Armoured feet  | 135 | 0.32 | 0.43 |
| 3 | War Dog Executioner 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 2× War Dog autocannon, 1× Armoured feet  | 130 | 0.29 | 0.38 |
| 4 | Knight Despoiler 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath meltagun, 2× Despoiler gatling cannon, 2× Heavy darkflamer, 1× Ruinspear rocket pod, 1× Titanic feet  | 360 | 0.26 | 0.92 |
| 5 | Knight Desecrator 1 model · 1× Desecrator laser destructor, 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Reaper chainsword  | 350 | 0.25 | 0.88 |
| 6 | Knight Tyrant 1 model · 1× Darkflame cannon, 1× Warpshock harpoon, 2× Gheiststrike missile launcher, 1× Twin desecrator cannon, 2× Twin daemonbreath meltagun, 1× Titanic feet  | 390 | 0.25 | 0.96 |
| 7 | War Dog Stalker 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Slaughterclaw  | 135 | 0.23 | 0.31 |
| 8 | Cultist Firebrand † 1 model · 1× Balefire pike, 1× Close combat weapon  | 45 | 0.22 | 0.10 |
| 9 | Chaos Questoris Knight Styrix † 1 model · 1× Graviton crusher, 1× Volkite chierovile, 1× Reaper chainsword - strike  | 365 | 0.21 | 0.77 |
| 10 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Castigator 1 model · 1× Castigator bolt cannon, 1× Tempest warblade  | 370 | 0.20 | 0.75 |
| 11 | Knight Abominant 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Volkite combustor, 1× Balemace, 1× Electroscourge  | 350 | 0.20 | 0.69 |
| 12 | Traitor Guardsmen Squad 10 models · 1× Corrupted pistol, 6× Lasgun, 1× Meltagun, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Cultist grenade launcher, 1× Power weapon, 9× Close combat weapon  | 65 | 0.18 | 0.12 |
| 13 | Knight Ruinator 1 model · 1× Darkflame lance, 1× Terrorpulse missiles, 1× Fellbore  | 325 | 0.16 | 0.53 |
| 14 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Atrapos 1 model · 2× Atrapos lascutter, 1× Graviton singularity cannon  | 385 | 0.16 | 0.61 |
| 15 | Chaos Acastus Knight Porphyrion † 1 model · 1× Twin magna lascannon, 1× Acastus ironstorm missile pod, 1× Acastus autocannon, 1× Titanic feet  | 725 | 0.12 | 0.90 |
| 16 | Chaos Questoris Knight Magaera † 1 model · 1× Lightning cannon, 1× Phased plasma-fusil, 1× Reaper chainsword - strike  | 375 | 0.12 | 0.44 |
| 17 | Chaos Acastus Knight Asterius † 1 model · 1× Asterius volkite culverin, 1× Karacnos mortar battery, 1× Twin conversion beam cannon, 1× Titanic feet  | 785 | 0.11 | 0.86 |
| 18 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Acheron † 1 model · 1× Acheron flame cannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Reaper chainfist - strike  | 370 | 0.09 | 0.34 |
| 19 | Fellgor Beastmen 10 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 8× Autopistol, 2× Corrupted stave, 1× Chainsword, 7× Close combat weapon, 1× Great weapon  | 60 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| 20 | War Dog Moirax † 1 model · 1× Volkite veuglaire, 1× Armoured feet  | 150 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| 21 | Cultist Mob 10 models · 10× Autopistol, 10× Brutal assault weapon  | 50 | 0.05 | 0.02 |
| 22 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Lancer 1 model · 2× Cerastus shock lance  | 385 | 0.03 | 0.12 |
| 23 | War Dog Karnivore 1 model · 1× Havoc multi-launcher, 1× Reaper chaintalon, 1× Slaughterclaw  | 145 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 24 | Traitor Enforcer † 2 models · 2× Bolt pistol, 2× Power fist  | 70 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 25 | Knight Rampager 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Reaper chainsword, 1× Warpstrike claw  | 350 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| 26 | Dark Commune † 5 models · 1× Autopistol, 4× Commune blade, 1× Commune stave  | 90 | <0.01 | <0.01 |

### Melee

Chaos Knights 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 | War Dog Karnivore 1 model · 1× Havoc multi-launcher, 1× Reaper chaintalon, 1× Slaughterclaw  | 145 | 0.59 | 0.86 |
| 3 | War Dog Stalker 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Slaughterclaw  | 135 | 0.48 | 0.65 |
| 4 | War Dog Huntsman 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath meltagun, 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Reaper chaintalon  | 135 | 0.39 | 0.53 |
| 5 | Knight Rampager 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Reaper chainsword, 1× Warpstrike claw  | 350 | 0.28 | 0.99 |
| 6 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Lancer 1 model · 2× Cerastus shock lance  | 385 | 0.25 | 0.96 |
| 7 | Knight Ruinator 1 model · 1× Darkflame lance, 1× Terrorpulse missiles, 1× Fellbore  | 325 | 0.24 | 0.79 |
| 8 | Traitor Enforcer † 2 models · 2× Bolt pistol, 2× Power fist  | 70 | 0.23 | 0.16 |
| 9 | Knight Abominant 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Volkite combustor, 1× Balemace, 1× Electroscourge  | 350 | 0.23 | 0.79 |
| 10 | Knight Desecrator 1 model · 1× Desecrator laser destructor, 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Reaper chainsword  | 350 | 0.22 | 0.77 |
| 11 | Chaos Questoris Knight Styrix † 1 model · 1× Graviton crusher, 1× Volkite chierovile, 1× Reaper chainsword - strike  | 365 | 0.21 | 0.76 |
| 12 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Castigator 1 model · 1× Castigator bolt cannon, 1× Tempest warblade  | 370 | 0.21 | 0.76 |
| 13 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Acheron † 1 model · 1× Acheron flame cannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Reaper chainfist - strike  | 370 | 0.21 | 0.76 |
| 14 | Chaos Questoris Knight Magaera † 1 model · 1× Lightning cannon, 1× Phased plasma-fusil, 1× Reaper chainsword - strike  | 375 | 0.20 | 0.77 |
| 15 | Fellgor Beastmen 10 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 8× Autopistol, 2× Corrupted stave, 1× Chainsword, 7× Close combat weapon, 1× Great weapon  | 60 | 0.15 | 0.09 |
| 16 | Cultist Mob 10 models · 10× Autopistol, 10× Brutal assault weapon  | 50 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| 17 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Atrapos 1 model · 2× Atrapos lascutter, 1× Graviton singularity cannon  | 385 | 0.09 | 0.36 |
| 18 | Dark Commune † 5 models · 1× Autopistol, 4× Commune blade, 1× Commune stave  | 90 | 0.08 | 0.07 |
| 19 | Traitor Guardsmen Squad 10 models · 1× Corrupted pistol, 6× Lasgun, 1× Meltagun, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Cultist grenade launcher, 1× Power weapon, 9× Close combat weapon  | 65 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| 20 | Chaos Acastus Knight Asterius † 1 model · 1× Asterius volkite culverin, 1× Karacnos mortar battery, 1× Twin conversion beam cannon, 1× Titanic feet  | 785 | 0.03 | 0.27 |
| 21 | Chaos Acastus Knight Porphyrion † 1 model · 1× Twin magna lascannon, 1× Acastus ironstorm missile pod, 1× Acastus autocannon, 1× Titanic feet  | 725 | 0.02 | 0.18 |
| 22 | Cultist Firebrand † 1 model · 1× Balefire pike, 1× Close combat weapon  | 45 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 23 | War Dog Brigand 1 model · 1× Avenger chaincannon, 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Havoc multi-launcher, 1× Armoured feet  | 135 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| 24 | War Dog Executioner 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 2× War Dog autocannon, 1× Armoured feet  | 130 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| 25 | War Dog Moirax † 1 model · 1× Volkite veuglaire, 1× Armoured feet  | 150 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| 26 | Knight Despoiler 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath meltagun, 2× Despoiler gatling cannon, 2× Heavy darkflamer, 1× Ruinspear rocket pod, 1× Titanic feet  | 360 | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| 27 | Knight Tyrant 1 model · 1× Darkflame cannon, 1× Warpshock harpoon, 2× Gheiststrike missile launcher, 1× Twin desecrator cannon, 2× Twin daemonbreath meltagun, 1× Titanic feet  | 390 | 0.02 | 0.06 |

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

27 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 Knights units against a Leman Russ Battle Tank, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | War Dog Huntsman 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath meltagun, 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Reaper chaintalon  | 135 | 0.26 | 0.35 |
| 2 | Knight Tyrant 1 model · 1× Darkflame cannon, 1× Warpshock harpoon, 2× Gheiststrike missile launcher, 1× Twin desecrator cannon, 2× Twin daemonbreath meltagun, 1× Titanic feet  | 390 | 0.23 | 0.91 |
| 3 | War Dog Brigand 1 model · 1× Avenger chaincannon, 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Havoc multi-launcher, 1× Armoured feet  | 135 | 0.20 | 0.28 |
| 4 | Knight Despoiler 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath meltagun, 2× Despoiler gatling cannon, 2× Heavy darkflamer, 1× Ruinspear rocket pod, 1× Titanic feet  | 360 | 0.20 | 0.72 |
| 5 | Knight Desecrator 1 model · 1× Desecrator laser destructor, 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Reaper chainsword  | 350 | 0.18 | 0.62 |
| 6 | War Dog Stalker 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Slaughterclaw  | 135 | 0.15 | 0.20 |
| 7 | Chaos Questoris Knight Styrix † 1 model · 1× Graviton crusher, 1× Volkite chierovile, 1× Reaper chainsword - strike  | 365 | 0.15 | 0.53 |
| 8 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Castigator 1 model · 1× Castigator bolt cannon, 1× Tempest warblade  | 370 | 0.14 | 0.50 |
| 9 | Knight Abominant 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Volkite combustor, 1× Balemace, 1× Electroscourge  | 350 | 0.13 | 0.46 |
| 10 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Atrapos 1 model · 2× Atrapos lascutter, 1× Graviton singularity cannon  | 385 | 0.11 | 0.42 |
| 11 | War Dog Executioner 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 2× War Dog autocannon, 1× Armoured feet  | 130 | 0.11 | 0.14 |
| 12 | Chaos Acastus Knight Porphyrion † 1 model · 1× Twin magna lascannon, 1× Acastus ironstorm missile pod, 1× Acastus autocannon, 1× Titanic feet  | 725 | 0.11 | 0.77 |
| 13 | Knight Ruinator 1 model · 1× Darkflame lance, 1× Terrorpulse missiles, 1× Fellbore  | 325 | 0.10 | 0.32 |
| 14 | Chaos Acastus Knight Asterius † 1 model · 1× Asterius volkite culverin, 1× Karacnos mortar battery, 1× Twin conversion beam cannon, 1× Titanic feet  | 785 | 0.09 | 0.72 |
| 15 | Traitor Guardsmen Squad 10 models · 1× Corrupted pistol, 6× Lasgun, 1× Meltagun, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Cultist grenade launcher, 1× Power weapon, 9× Close combat weapon  | 65 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| 16 | Cultist Firebrand † 1 model · 1× Balefire pike, 1× Close combat weapon  | 45 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| 17 | War Dog Moirax † 1 model · 1× Volkite veuglaire, 1× Armoured feet  | 150 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| 18 | Fellgor Beastmen 10 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 8× Autopistol, 2× Corrupted stave, 1× Chainsword, 7× Close combat weapon, 1× Great weapon  | 60 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| 19 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Acheron † 1 model · 1× Acheron flame cannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Reaper chainfist - strike  | 370 | 0.04 | 0.16 |
| 20 | Chaos Questoris Knight Magaera † 1 model · 1× Lightning cannon, 1× Phased plasma-fusil, 1× Reaper chainsword - strike  | 375 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| 21 | Cultist Mob 10 models · 10× Autopistol, 10× Brutal assault weapon  | 50 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 22 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Lancer 1 model · 2× Cerastus shock lance  | 385 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| 23 | Traitor Enforcer † 2 models · 2× Bolt pistol, 2× Power fist  | 70 | <0.01 | <0.01 |
| 24 | War Dog Karnivore 1 model · 1× Havoc multi-launcher, 1× Reaper chaintalon, 1× Slaughterclaw  | 145 | <0.01 | 0.01 |
| 25 | Dark Commune † 5 models · 1× Autopistol, 4× Commune blade, 1× Commune stave  | 90 | <0.01 | <0.01 |
| 26 | Knight Rampager 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Reaper chainsword, 1× Warpstrike claw  | 350 | <0.01 | <0.01 |

### Melee

Chaos Knights units against a Leman Russ Battle Tank, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | War Dog Karnivore 1 model · 1× Havoc multi-launcher, 1× Reaper chaintalon, 1× Slaughterclaw  | 145 | 0.51 | 0.74 |
| 2 | War Dog Stalker 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Slaughterclaw  | 135 | 0.34 | 0.46 |
| 3 | Knight Rampager 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Reaper chainsword, 1× Warpstrike claw  | 350 | 0.26 | 0.92 |
| 4 | Accursed Cultists † 8 models · 8× Hideous mutations  | 90 | 0.21 | 0.19 |
| 5 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Lancer 1 model · 2× Cerastus shock lance  | 385 | 0.21 | 0.79 |
| 6 | Knight Ruinator 1 model · 1× Darkflame lance, 1× Terrorpulse missiles, 1× Fellbore  | 325 | 0.19 | 0.62 |
| 7 | Knight Desecrator 1 model · 1× Desecrator laser destructor, 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Reaper chainsword  | 350 | 0.18 | 0.63 |
| 8 | Chaos Questoris Knight Styrix † 1 model · 1× Graviton crusher, 1× Volkite chierovile, 1× Reaper chainsword - strike  | 365 | 0.17 | 0.63 |
| 9 | War Dog Huntsman 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath meltagun, 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Reaper chaintalon  | 135 | 0.17 | 0.23 |
| 10 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Acheron † 1 model · 1× Acheron flame cannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Reaper chainfist - strike  | 370 | 0.17 | 0.62 |
| 11 | Chaos Questoris Knight Magaera † 1 model · 1× Lightning cannon, 1× Phased plasma-fusil, 1× Reaper chainsword - strike  | 375 | 0.16 | 0.62 |
| 12 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Castigator 1 model · 1× Castigator bolt cannon, 1× Tempest warblade  | 370 | 0.16 | 0.61 |
| 13 | Traitor Enforcer † 2 models · 2× Bolt pistol, 2× Power fist  | 70 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| 14 | Fellgor Beastmen 10 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 8× Autopistol, 2× Corrupted stave, 1× Chainsword, 7× Close combat weapon, 1× Great weapon  | 60 | 0.10 | 0.06 |
| 15 | Knight Abominant 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Volkite combustor, 1× Balemace, 1× Electroscourge  | 350 | 0.09 | 0.33 |
| 16 | Dark Commune † 5 models · 1× Autopistol, 4× Commune blade, 1× Commune stave  | 90 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 17 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Atrapos 1 model · 2× Atrapos lascutter, 1× Graviton singularity cannon  | 385 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| 18 | Cultist Mob 10 models · 10× Autopistol, 10× Brutal assault weapon  | 50 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| 19 | Traitor Guardsmen Squad 10 models · 1× Corrupted pistol, 6× Lasgun, 1× Meltagun, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Cultist grenade launcher, 1× Power weapon, 9× Close combat weapon  | 65 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| 20 | Chaos Acastus Knight Asterius † 1 model · 1× Asterius volkite culverin, 1× Karacnos mortar battery, 1× Twin conversion beam cannon, 1× Titanic feet  | 785 | 0.01 | 0.11 |
| 21 | Knight Despoiler 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath meltagun, 2× Despoiler gatling cannon, 2× Heavy darkflamer, 1× Ruinspear rocket pod, 1× Titanic feet  | 360 | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| 22 | Cultist Firebrand † 1 model · 1× Balefire pike, 1× Close combat weapon  | 45 | 0.01 | <0.01 |
| 23 | Knight Tyrant 1 model · 1× Darkflame cannon, 1× Warpshock harpoon, 2× Gheiststrike missile launcher, 1× Twin desecrator cannon, 2× Twin daemonbreath meltagun, 1× Titanic feet  | 390 | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| 24 | War Dog Brigand 1 model · 1× Avenger chaincannon, 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Havoc multi-launcher, 1× Armoured feet  | 135 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 25 | War Dog Executioner 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 2× War Dog autocannon, 1× Armoured feet  | 130 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 26 | War Dog Moirax † 1 model · 1× Volkite veuglaire, 1× Armoured feet  | 150 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 27 | Chaos Acastus Knight Porphyrion † 1 model · 1× Twin magna lascannon, 1× Acastus ironstorm missile pod, 1× Acastus autocannon, 1× Titanic feet  | 725 | 0.01 | 0.05 |

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

27 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 Knights units against an Exocrine, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | War Dog Huntsman 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath meltagun, 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Reaper chaintalon  | 135 | 0.29 | 0.39 |
| 2 | War Dog Brigand 1 model · 1× Avenger chaincannon, 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Havoc multi-launcher, 1× Armoured feet  | 135 | 0.24 | 0.32 |
| 3 | Knight Tyrant 1 model · 1× Darkflame cannon, 1× Warpshock harpoon, 2× Gheiststrike missile launcher, 1× Twin desecrator cannon, 2× Twin daemonbreath meltagun, 1× Titanic feet  | 390 | 0.24 | 0.92 |
| 4 | Knight Despoiler 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath meltagun, 2× Despoiler gatling cannon, 2× Heavy darkflamer, 1× Ruinspear rocket pod, 1× Titanic feet  | 360 | 0.23 | 0.83 |
| 5 | Knight Desecrator 1 model · 1× Desecrator laser destructor, 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Reaper chainsword  | 350 | 0.20 | 0.70 |
| 6 | War Dog Stalker 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Slaughterclaw  | 135 | 0.17 | 0.24 |
| 7 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Castigator 1 model · 1× Castigator bolt cannon, 1× Tempest warblade  | 370 | 0.17 | 0.62 |
| 8 | Chaos Questoris Knight Styrix † 1 model · 1× Graviton crusher, 1× Volkite chierovile, 1× Reaper chainsword - strike  | 365 | 0.17 | 0.60 |
| 9 | Knight Abominant 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Volkite combustor, 1× Balemace, 1× Electroscourge  | 350 | 0.16 | 0.57 |
| 10 | War Dog Executioner 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 2× War Dog autocannon, 1× Armoured feet  | 130 | 0.15 | 0.20 |
| 11 | Knight Ruinator 1 model · 1× Darkflame lance, 1× Terrorpulse missiles, 1× Fellbore  | 325 | 0.13 | 0.43 |
| 12 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Atrapos 1 model · 2× Atrapos lascutter, 1× Graviton singularity cannon  | 385 | 0.13 | 0.50 |
| 13 | Chaos Acastus Knight Porphyrion † 1 model · 1× Twin magna lascannon, 1× Acastus ironstorm missile pod, 1× Acastus autocannon, 1× Titanic feet  | 725 | 0.11 | 0.82 |
| 14 | Traitor Guardsmen Squad 10 models · 1× Corrupted pistol, 6× Lasgun, 1× Meltagun, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Cultist grenade launcher, 1× Power weapon, 9× Close combat weapon  | 65 | 0.10 | 0.07 |
| 15 | Chaos Acastus Knight Asterius † 1 model · 1× Asterius volkite culverin, 1× Karacnos mortar battery, 1× Twin conversion beam cannon, 1× Titanic feet  | 785 | 0.09 | 0.72 |
| 16 | Cultist Firebrand † 1 model · 1× Balefire pike, 1× Close combat weapon  | 45 | 0.08 | 0.04 |
| 17 | Chaos Questoris Knight Magaera † 1 model · 1× Lightning cannon, 1× Phased plasma-fusil, 1× Reaper chainsword - strike  | 375 | 0.06 | 0.24 |
| 18 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Acheron † 1 model · 1× Acheron flame cannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Reaper chainfist - strike  | 370 | 0.06 | 0.22 |
| 19 | Fellgor Beastmen 10 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 8× Autopistol, 2× Corrupted stave, 1× Chainsword, 7× Close combat weapon, 1× Great weapon  | 60 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| 20 | War Dog Moirax † 1 model · 1× Volkite veuglaire, 1× Armoured feet  | 150 | 0.06 | 0.08 |
| 21 | Cultist Mob 10 models · 10× Autopistol, 10× Brutal assault weapon  | 50 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| 22 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Lancer 1 model · 2× Cerastus shock lance  | 385 | 0.02 | 0.09 |
| 23 | Traitor Enforcer † 2 models · 2× Bolt pistol, 2× Power fist  | 70 | 0.01 | <0.01 |
| 24 | War Dog Karnivore 1 model · 1× Havoc multi-launcher, 1× Reaper chaintalon, 1× Slaughterclaw  | 145 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 25 | Knight Rampager 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Reaper chainsword, 1× Warpstrike claw  | 350 | <0.01 | 0.01 |
| 26 | Dark Commune † 5 models · 1× Autopistol, 4× Commune blade, 1× Commune stave  | 90 | <0.01 | <0.01 |

### Melee

Chaos Knights units against an Exocrine, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | War Dog Karnivore 1 model · 1× Havoc multi-launcher, 1× Reaper chaintalon, 1× Slaughterclaw  | 145 | 0.55 | 0.80 |
| 2 | War Dog Stalker 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Slaughterclaw  | 135 | 0.40 | 0.55 |
| 3 | Accursed Cultists † 8 models · 8× Hideous mutations  | 90 | 0.29 | 0.26 |
| 4 | Knight Rampager 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Reaper chainsword, 1× Warpstrike claw  | 350 | 0.28 | 0.99 |
| 5 | War Dog Huntsman 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath meltagun, 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Reaper chaintalon  | 135 | 0.26 | 0.36 |
| 6 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Lancer 1 model · 2× Cerastus shock lance  | 385 | 0.25 | 0.95 |
| 7 | Knight Ruinator 1 model · 1× Darkflame lance, 1× Terrorpulse missiles, 1× Fellbore  | 325 | 0.22 | 0.70 |
| 8 | Knight Desecrator 1 model · 1× Desecrator laser destructor, 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Reaper chainsword  | 350 | 0.19 | 0.67 |
| 9 | Chaos Questoris Knight Styrix † 1 model · 1× Graviton crusher, 1× Volkite chierovile, 1× Reaper chainsword - strike  | 365 | 0.19 | 0.68 |
| 10 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Acheron † 1 model · 1× Acheron flame cannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Reaper chainfist - strike  | 370 | 0.18 | 0.68 |
| 11 | Chaos Questoris Knight Magaera † 1 model · 1× Lightning cannon, 1× Phased plasma-fusil, 1× Reaper chainsword - strike  | 375 | 0.18 | 0.68 |
| 12 | Traitor Enforcer † 2 models · 2× Bolt pistol, 2× Power fist  | 70 | 0.18 | 0.13 |
| 13 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Castigator 1 model · 1× Castigator bolt cannon, 1× Tempest warblade  | 370 | 0.18 | 0.67 |
| 14 | Knight Abominant 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Volkite combustor, 1× Balemace, 1× Electroscourge  | 350 | 0.16 | 0.57 |
| 15 | Fellgor Beastmen 10 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 8× Autopistol, 2× Corrupted stave, 1× Chainsword, 7× Close combat weapon, 1× Great weapon  | 60 | 0.12 | 0.07 |
| 16 | Cultist Mob 10 models · 10× Autopistol, 10× Brutal assault weapon  | 50 | 0.08 | 0.04 |
| 17 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Atrapos 1 model · 2× Atrapos lascutter, 1× Graviton singularity cannon  | 385 | 0.07 | 0.28 |
| 18 | Dark Commune † 5 models · 1× Autopistol, 4× Commune blade, 1× Commune stave  | 90 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| 19 | Traitor Guardsmen Squad 10 models · 1× Corrupted pistol, 6× Lasgun, 1× Meltagun, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Cultist grenade launcher, 1× Power weapon, 9× Close combat weapon  | 65 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| 20 | Cultist Firebrand † 1 model · 1× Balefire pike, 1× Close combat weapon  | 45 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 21 | War Dog Executioner 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 2× War Dog autocannon, 1× Armoured feet  | 130 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 22 | War Dog Brigand 1 model · 1× Avenger chaincannon, 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Havoc multi-launcher, 1× Armoured feet  | 135 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 23 | Chaos Acastus Knight Porphyrion † 1 model · 1× Twin magna lascannon, 1× Acastus ironstorm missile pod, 1× Acastus autocannon, 1× Titanic feet  | 725 | 0.01 | 0.11 |
| 24 | Chaos Acastus Knight Asterius † 1 model · 1× Asterius volkite culverin, 1× Karacnos mortar battery, 1× Twin conversion beam cannon, 1× Titanic feet  | 785 | 0.01 | 0.11 |
| 25 | Knight Despoiler 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath meltagun, 2× Despoiler gatling cannon, 2× Heavy darkflamer, 1× Ruinspear rocket pod, 1× Titanic feet  | 360 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| 26 | War Dog Moirax † 1 model · 1× Volkite veuglaire, 1× Armoured feet  | 150 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| 27 | Knight Tyrant 1 model · 1× Darkflame cannon, 1× Warpshock harpoon, 2× Gheiststrike missile launcher, 1× Twin desecrator cannon, 2× Twin daemonbreath meltagun, 1× Titanic feet  | 390 | 0.01 | 0.05 |

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

27 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 Knights units against a Knight Paladin, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Knight Tyrant 1 model · 1× Darkflame cannon, 1× Warpshock harpoon, 2× Gheiststrike missile launcher, 1× Twin desecrator cannon, 2× Twin daemonbreath meltagun, 1× Titanic feet  | 390 | 0.17 | 0.67 |
| 2 | Knight Despoiler 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath meltagun, 2× Despoiler gatling cannon, 2× Heavy darkflamer, 1× Ruinspear rocket pod, 1× Titanic feet  | 360 | 0.14 | 0.51 |
| 3 | Chaos Questoris Knight Styrix † 1 model · 1× Graviton crusher, 1× Volkite chierovile, 1× Reaper chainsword - strike  | 365 | 0.10 | 0.37 |
| 4 | War Dog Huntsman 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath meltagun, 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Reaper chaintalon  | 135 | 0.10 | 0.14 |
| 5 | War Dog Brigand 1 model · 1× Avenger chaincannon, 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Havoc multi-launcher, 1× Armoured feet  | 135 | 0.10 | 0.13 |
| 6 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Castigator 1 model · 1× Castigator bolt cannon, 1× Tempest warblade  | 370 | 0.09 | 0.34 |
| 7 | Knight Abominant 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Volkite combustor, 1× Balemace, 1× Electroscourge  | 350 | 0.09 | 0.32 |
| 8 | War Dog Executioner 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 2× War Dog autocannon, 1× Armoured feet  | 130 | 0.08 | 0.11 |
| 9 | Knight Desecrator 1 model · 1× Desecrator laser destructor, 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Reaper chainsword  | 350 | 0.08 | 0.28 |
| 10 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Atrapos 1 model · 2× Atrapos lascutter, 1× Graviton singularity cannon  | 385 | 0.08 | 0.30 |
| 11 | Chaos Acastus Knight Asterius † 1 model · 1× Asterius volkite culverin, 1× Karacnos mortar battery, 1× Twin conversion beam cannon, 1× Titanic feet  | 785 | 0.07 | 0.58 |
| 12 | Knight Ruinator 1 model · 1× Darkflame lance, 1× Terrorpulse missiles, 1× Fellbore  | 325 | 0.07 | 0.23 |
| 13 | Chaos Acastus Knight Porphyrion † 1 model · 1× Twin magna lascannon, 1× Acastus ironstorm missile pod, 1× Acastus autocannon, 1× Titanic feet  | 725 | 0.07 | 0.49 |
| 14 | War Dog Stalker 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Slaughterclaw  | 135 | 0.06 | 0.08 |
| 15 | Traitor Guardsmen Squad 10 models · 1× Corrupted pistol, 6× Lasgun, 1× Meltagun, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Cultist grenade launcher, 1× Power weapon, 9× Close combat weapon  | 65 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| 16 | Cultist Firebrand † 1 model · 1× Balefire pike, 1× Close combat weapon  | 45 | 0.05 | 0.02 |
| 17 | Chaos Questoris Knight Magaera † 1 model · 1× Lightning cannon, 1× Phased plasma-fusil, 1× Reaper chainsword - strike  | 375 | 0.03 | 0.13 |
| 18 | Fellgor Beastmen 10 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 8× Autopistol, 2× Corrupted stave, 1× Chainsword, 7× Close combat weapon, 1× Great weapon  | 60 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| 19 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Acheron † 1 model · 1× Acheron flame cannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Reaper chainfist - strike  | 370 | 0.03 | 0.12 |
| 20 | War Dog Moirax † 1 model · 1× Volkite veuglaire, 1× Armoured feet  | 150 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| 21 | Cultist Mob 10 models · 10× Autopistol, 10× Brutal assault weapon  | 50 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 22 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Lancer 1 model · 2× Cerastus shock lance  | 385 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| 23 | Traitor Enforcer † 2 models · 2× Bolt pistol, 2× Power fist  | 70 | <0.01 | <0.01 |
| 24 | War Dog Karnivore 1 model · 1× Havoc multi-launcher, 1× Reaper chaintalon, 1× Slaughterclaw  | 145 | <0.01 | <0.01 |
| 25 | Dark Commune † 5 models · 1× Autopistol, 4× Commune blade, 1× Commune stave  | 90 | <0.01 | <0.01 |
| 26 | Knight Rampager 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Reaper chainsword, 1× Warpstrike claw  | 350 | <0.01 | <0.01 |

### Melee

Chaos Knights units against a Knight Paladin, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | War Dog Karnivore 1 model · 1× Havoc multi-launcher, 1× Reaper chaintalon, 1× Slaughterclaw  | 145 | 0.39 | 0.57 |
| 2 | War Dog Stalker 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Slaughterclaw  | 135 | 0.24 | 0.32 |
| 3 | Knight Rampager 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Reaper chainsword, 1× Warpstrike claw  | 350 | 0.24 | 0.83 |
| 4 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Lancer 1 model · 2× Cerastus shock lance  | 385 | 0.17 | 0.67 |
| 5 | Accursed Cultists † 8 models · 8× Hideous mutations  | 90 | 0.16 | 0.14 |
| 6 | Knight Ruinator 1 model · 1× Darkflame lance, 1× Terrorpulse missiles, 1× Fellbore  | 325 | 0.13 | 0.43 |
| 7 | Knight Desecrator 1 model · 1× Desecrator laser destructor, 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Reaper chainsword  | 350 | 0.12 | 0.42 |
| 8 | Chaos Questoris Knight Styrix † 1 model · 1× Graviton crusher, 1× Volkite chierovile, 1× Reaper chainsword - strike  | 365 | 0.11 | 0.41 |
| 9 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Castigator 1 model · 1× Castigator bolt cannon, 1× Tempest warblade  | 370 | 0.11 | 0.41 |
| 10 | Chaos Questoris Knight Magaera † 1 model · 1× Lightning cannon, 1× Phased plasma-fusil, 1× Reaper chainsword - strike  | 375 | 0.11 | 0.41 |
| 11 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Acheron † 1 model · 1× Acheron flame cannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Reaper chainfist - strike  | 370 | 0.11 | 0.40 |
| 12 | War Dog Huntsman 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath meltagun, 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Reaper chaintalon  | 135 | 0.11 | 0.14 |
| 13 | Traitor Enforcer † 2 models · 2× Bolt pistol, 2× Power fist  | 70 | 0.10 | 0.07 |
| 14 | Fellgor Beastmen 10 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 8× Autopistol, 2× Corrupted stave, 1× Chainsword, 7× Close combat weapon, 1× Great weapon  | 60 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| 15 | Knight Abominant 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 1× Volkite combustor, 1× Balemace, 1× Electroscourge  | 350 | 0.06 | 0.22 |
| 16 | Chaos Cerastus Knight Atrapos 1 model · 2× Atrapos lascutter, 1× Graviton singularity cannon  | 385 | 0.06 | 0.23 |
| 17 | Cultist Mob 10 models · 10× Autopistol, 10× Brutal assault weapon  | 50 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| 18 | Dark Commune † 5 models · 1× Autopistol, 4× Commune blade, 1× Commune stave  | 90 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| 19 | Traitor Guardsmen Squad 10 models · 1× Corrupted pistol, 6× Lasgun, 1× Meltagun, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Cultist grenade launcher, 1× Power weapon, 9× Close combat weapon  | 65 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 20 | Chaos Acastus Knight Asterius † 1 model · 1× Asterius volkite culverin, 1× Karacnos mortar battery, 1× Twin conversion beam cannon, 1× Titanic feet  | 785 | 0.01 | 0.08 |
| 21 | Cultist Firebrand † 1 model · 1× Balefire pike, 1× Close combat weapon  | 45 | 0.01 | <0.01 |
| 22 | War Dog Brigand 1 model · 1× Avenger chaincannon, 1× Daemonbreath spear, 1× Havoc multi-launcher, 1× Armoured feet  | 135 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 23 | War Dog Executioner 1 model · 1× Diabolus heavy stubber, 2× War Dog autocannon, 1× Armoured feet  | 130 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 24 | Knight Despoiler 1 model · 1× Daemonbreath meltagun, 2× Despoiler gatling cannon, 2× Heavy darkflamer, 1× Ruinspear rocket pod, 1× Titanic feet  | 360 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| 25 | War Dog Moirax † 1 model · 1× Volkite veuglaire, 1× Armoured feet  | 150 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 26 | Knight Tyrant 1 model · 1× Darkflame cannon, 1× Warpshock harpoon, 2× Gheiststrike missile launcher, 1× Twin desecrator cannon, 2× Twin daemonbreath meltagun, 1× Titanic feet  | 390 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| 27 | Chaos Acastus Knight Porphyrion † 1 model · 1× Twin magna lascannon, 1× Acastus ironstorm missile pod, 1× Acastus autocannon, 1× Titanic feet  | 725 | 0.01 | 0.04 |

[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 Knights 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 Cultist Firebrand and Fellgor Beastmen. Scored against a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

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

Per point, War Dog Karnivore: 0.29 squads of 5 Terminators per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Accursed Cultists and Knight Despoiler. Scored against a squad of 5 Terminators, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

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

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

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

Per point, War Dog Karnivore: 0.51 Leman Russes per 100 points in one turn, ahead of War Dog Stalker and Knight Rampager. Scored against a Leman Russ Battle Tank, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

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

Per point, War Dog Karnivore: 0.55 Exocrines per 100 points in one turn, ahead of War Dog Stalker and War Dog Huntsman. Scored against an Exocrine, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

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

Per point, War Dog Karnivore: 0.39 Knight Paladins per 100 points in one turn, ahead of War Dog Stalker and Knight Rampager. Scored against a Knight Paladin, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.