# Best Chaos Space Marines Units in 40k 11th Edition

> Chaos Space Marines 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 Space Marines units: Every Chaos Space Marines 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: Cultist Firebrand · 0.41 of a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops per 100 points Melee: Warp Talons · 0.46 of a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops per 100 points

[Against elite infantry](#elite)

Shooting: Forgefiend · 0.32 of a squad of 5 Terminators per 100 points Melee: Mutilators · 0.31 of a squad of 5 Terminators per 100 points

[Against light vehicles](#light)

Shooting: Havocs · 0.42 of an Impulsor per 100 points Melee: Kravek Morne · 0.58 of an Impulsor per 100 points

[Against tanks](#tank)

Shooting: Havocs · 0.30 of a Leman Russ Battle Tank per 100 points Melee: Maulerfiend · 0.36 of a Leman Russ Battle Tank per 100 points

[Against monsters](#monster)

Shooting: Havocs · 0.35 of an Exocrine per 100 points Melee: Maulerfiend · 0.45 of an Exocrine per 100 points

[Against Knights](#knight)

Shooting: Havocs · 0.16 of a Knight Paladin per 100 points Melee: Maulerfiend · 0.27 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 Space Marines 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 | Noise Marines 6 models · 4× Sonic blaster, 2× Blastmaster, 6× Close combat weapon  | 160 | 0.35 | 0.56 |
| 3 | Traitor Guardsmen Squad 10 models · 1× Boltgun, 6× Lasgun, 1× Flamer, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Cultist grenade launcher, 1× Power weapon, 9× Close combat weapon  | 65 | 0.35 | 0.22 |
| 4 | Plague Marines 5 models · 1× Plasma gun, 1× Plague spewer, 1× Blight launcher, 1× Power fist, 4× Plague knives, 2× Heavy plague weapon  | 90 | 0.33 | 0.29 |
| 5 | Forgefiend 1 model · 3× Ectoplasma cannon, 1× Armoured limbs  | 155 | 0.32 | 0.50 |
| 6 | Cypher 1 model · 2× Cypher's bolt pistol, 2× Cypher's plasma pistol  | 95 | 0.31 | 0.29 |
| 7 | Chaos Rhino 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 65 | 0.24 | 0.16 |
| 8 | Chaos Vindicator 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Demolisher cannon, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 180 | 0.23 | 0.42 |
| 9 | Venomcrawler 1 model · 2× Excruciator cannon, 1× Soulflayer tendrils and claws  | 120 | 0.23 | 0.28 |
| 10 | Rubric Marines † 5 models · 5× Inferno boltgun, 5× Close combat weapon  | 115 | 0.22 | 0.26 |
| 11 | Chaos Predator Destructor 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Lascannon, 1× Predator autocannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 145 | 0.22 | 0.32 |
| 12 | Defiler 1 model · 1× Ectoplasma destructor, 2× Excruciator cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.22 | 0.73 |
| 13 | Kravek Morne 1 model · 1× Baleflamer, 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Last Argument and power fist, 1× Servo-harness  | 130 | 0.20 | 0.26 |
| 14 | Warpsmith 1 model · 1× Flamer tendril, 1× Melta tendril, 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Forge weapon  | 65 | 0.20 | 0.13 |
| 15 | Fellgor Beastmen 10 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 8× Autopistol, 2× Corrupted stave, 1× Chainsword, 7× Close combat weapon, 1× Great weapon  | 60 | 0.19 | 0.11 |
| 16 | Lord Discordant on Helstalker 1 model · 1× Baleflamer, 1× Magma cutter, 1× Bladed limbs, 1× Impaler chainglaive  | 155 | 0.18 | 0.28 |
| 17 | Cultist Mob 10 models · 10× Autopistol, 10× Brutal assault weapon  | 50 | 0.17 | 0.08 |
| 18 | Chaos Predator Annihilator 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Lascannon, 1× Predator twin lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 140 | 0.16 | 0.23 |
| 19 | Khorne Lord of Skulls † 1 model · 1× Hades gatling cannon, 1× Gorestorm cannon, 1× Great cleaver of Khorne - strike  | 450 | 0.16 | 0.70 |
| 20 | Huron Blackheart 1 model · 1× Tyrant's Claw heavy flamer, 1× Tyrant's Claw and exalted power weapon  | 135 | 0.14 | 0.19 |
| 21 | Master of Possession 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Rite of Possession, 1× Staff of possession  | 65 | 0.13 | 0.08 |
| 22 | Chaos Terminator Squad 10 models · 8× Combi-bolter, 2× Reaper autocannon, 6× Power fist, 2× Chainfist, 2× Accursed weapon  | 370 | 0.13 | 0.48 |
| 23 | Nemesis Claw 5 models · 1× Bolt pistol, 4× Boltgun, 1× Nostraman chainblade, 4× Close combat weapon  | 105 | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| 24 | Red Corsairs Raiders 5 models · 4× Boltgun, 1× Meltagun, 4× Reaver's blade, 1× Power fist  | 120 | 0.12 | 0.15 |
| 25 | Chaos Land Raider † 1 model · 1× Soulshatter lascannon, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 220 | 0.12 | 0.26 |
| 26 | Chaos Bikers 3 models · 3× Combi-bolter, 3× Close combat weapon, 1× Power fist, 2× Astartes chainsword  | 80 | 0.11 | 0.09 |
| 27 | Noctilith Crown † 1 model · 1× Lashing warp energies  | 125 | 0.11 | 0.14 |
| 28 | Sorcerer in Terminator Armour 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Infernal Gaze, 1× Force weapon  | 85 | 0.11 | 0.09 |
| 29 | Havocs 5 models · 1× Plasma gun, 4× Havoc lascannon, 1× Power fist, 4× Close combat weapon  | 135 | 0.10 | 0.14 |
| 30 | Sorcerer 1 model · 1× Infernal Gaze, 1× Force weapon  | 65 | 0.10 | 0.07 |

### Melee

Chaos Space Marines units against a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Warp Talons 5 models · 5× Warp claws  | 130 | 0.46 | 0.60 |
| 2 | Legionaries 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 3× Bolt pistol, 1× Lascannon, 5× Close combat weapon, 2× Heavy melee weapon, 2× Astartes chainsword  | 95 | 0.44 | 0.42 |
| 3 | Khorne Berzerkers † 10 models · 10× Bolt pistol, 10× Chainblade  | 170 | 0.43 | 0.74 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 5 | Masters of the Maelstrom 5 models · 1× Absolver bolt pistol, 1× Mind Wrench, 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Laspistol, 1× Londaxi maimer, 1× Reductor array, 1× Force stave, 1× Axe of Ending, 1× Power sabre, 1× Bionic gauntlet  | 150 | 0.40 | 0.60 |
| 6 | Chosen 5 models · 2× Boltgun, 2× Combi-weapon, 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Power fist, 3× Accursed weapon, 1× Paired accursed weapons  | 140 | 0.37 | 0.52 |
| 7 | Accursed Cultists 16 models · 10× Blasphemous appendages, 6× Hideous mutations  | 185 | 0.37 | 0.68 |
| 8 | Plague Marines 5 models · 1× Plasma gun, 1× Plague spewer, 1× Blight launcher, 1× Power fist, 4× Plague knives, 2× Heavy plague weapon  | 90 | 0.35 | 0.32 |
| 9 | Raptors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Plasma gun, 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Heavy melee weapon, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Mutations  | 115 | 0.33 | 0.38 |
| 10 | Cultist Mob 10 models · 10× Autopistol, 10× Brutal assault weapon  | 50 | 0.33 | 0.16 |
| 11 | Red Corsairs Raiders 5 models · 4× Boltgun, 1× Meltagun, 4× Reaver's blade, 1× Power fist  | 120 | 0.31 | 0.38 |
| 12 | Chaos Bikers 3 models · 3× Combi-bolter, 3× Close combat weapon, 1× Power fist, 2× Astartes chainsword  | 80 | 0.29 | 0.23 |
| 13 | Cypher 1 model · 2× Cypher's bolt pistol, 2× Cypher's plasma pistol  | 95 | 0.29 | 0.27 |
| 14 | Possessed 10 models · 10× Hideous mutations  | 260 | 0.28 | 0.74 |
| 15 | Nemesis Claw 5 models · 1× Bolt pistol, 4× Boltgun, 1× Nostraman chainblade, 4× Close combat weapon  | 105 | 0.28 | 0.29 |
| 16 | Kravek Morne 1 model · 1× Baleflamer, 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Last Argument and power fist, 1× Servo-harness  | 130 | 0.27 | 0.35 |
| 17 | Chaos Spawn † 2 models · 2× Hideous Mutations  | 60 | 0.26 | 0.16 |
| 18 | Traitor Enforcer † 2 models · 2× Bolt pistol, 2× Power fist  | 70 | 0.24 | 0.17 |
| 19 | Maulerfiend 1 model · 1× Lasher tendrils, 1× Maulerfiend fists  | 125 | 0.24 | 0.30 |
| 20 | Dark Apostle 3 models · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Accursed crozius, 2× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.23 | 0.16 |
| 21 | Master of Executions 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Axe of dismemberment  | 75 | 0.23 | 0.17 |
| 22 | Haarken Worldclaimer † 1 model · 2× Hellspear, 1× Herald's Talon  | 95 | 0.23 | 0.21 |
| 23 | Red Corsairs Reave-captain 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Power maul  | 65 | 0.22 | 0.14 |
| 24 | Chaos Terminator Squad 10 models · 8× Combi-bolter, 2× Reaper autocannon, 6× Power fist, 2× Chainfist, 2× Accursed weapon  | 370 | 0.22 | 0.80 |
| 25 | Chaos Lord with Jump Pack 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Power fist  | 85 | 0.21 | 0.17 |
| 26 | Mutilators 3 models · 3× Fleshmetal weapons  | 165 | 0.20 | 0.33 |
| 27 | Havocs 5 models · 1× Plasma gun, 4× Havoc lascannon, 1× Power fist, 4× Close combat weapon  | 135 | 0.20 | 0.26 |
| 28 | Chaos Lord in Terminator Armour 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Power fist  | 90 | 0.19 | 0.17 |
| 29 | Master of Possession 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Rite of Possession, 1× Staff of possession  | 65 | 0.18 | 0.12 |
| 30 | Lord Discordant on Helstalker 1 model · 1× Baleflamer, 1× Magma cutter, 1× Bladed limbs, 1× Impaler chainglaive  | 155 | 0.17 | 0.26 |

[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 Space Marines units against a squad of 5 Terminators, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Forgefiend 1 model · 3× Ectoplasma cannon, 1× Armoured limbs  | 155 | 0.32 | 0.50 |
| 2 | Defiler 1 model · 1× Ectoplasma destructor, 2× Excruciator cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.22 | 0.72 |
| 3 | Chaos Predator Destructor 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Lascannon, 1× Predator autocannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 145 | 0.20 | 0.29 |
| 4 | Chaos Vindicator 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Demolisher cannon, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 180 | 0.19 | 0.35 |
| 5 | Cypher 1 model · 2× Cypher's bolt pistol, 2× Cypher's plasma pistol  | 95 | 0.17 | 0.17 |
| 6 | Havocs 5 models · 1× Plasma gun, 4× Havoc lascannon, 1× Power fist, 4× Close combat weapon  | 135 | 0.16 | 0.21 |
| 7 | Noise Marines 6 models · 4× Sonic blaster, 2× Blastmaster, 6× Close combat weapon  | 160 | 0.15 | 0.23 |
| 8 | Plague Marines 5 models · 1× Plasma gun, 1× Plague spewer, 1× Blight launcher, 1× Power fist, 4× Plague knives, 2× Heavy plague weapon  | 90 | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| 9 | Obliterators 2 models · 2× Fleshmetal guns, 2× Crushing fists  | 160 | 0.14 | 0.22 |
| 10 | Khorne Lord of Skulls † 1 model · 1× Hades gatling cannon, 1× Gorestorm cannon, 1× Great cleaver of Khorne - strike  | 450 | 0.14 | 0.62 |
| 11 | Venomcrawler 1 model · 2× Excruciator cannon, 1× Soulflayer tendrils and claws  | 120 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| 12 | Chaos Predator Annihilator 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Lascannon, 1× Predator twin lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 140 | 0.12 | 0.17 |
| 13 | Lord Discordant on Helstalker 1 model · 1× Baleflamer, 1× Magma cutter, 1× Bladed limbs, 1× Impaler chainglaive  | 155 | 0.11 | 0.18 |
| 14 | Cultist Firebrand † 1 model · 1× Balefire pike, 1× Close combat weapon  | 45 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| 15 | Kravek Morne 1 model · 1× Baleflamer, 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Last Argument and power fist, 1× Servo-harness  | 130 | 0.10 | 0.13 |
| 16 | Warpsmith 1 model · 1× Flamer tendril, 1× Melta tendril, 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Forge weapon  | 65 | 0.10 | 0.06 |
| 17 | Noctilith Crown † 1 model · 1× Lashing warp energies  | 125 | 0.08 | 0.11 |
| 18 | Master of Possession 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Rite of Possession, 1× Staff of possession  | 65 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| 19 | Rubric Marines † 5 models · 5× Inferno boltgun, 5× Close combat weapon  | 115 | 0.08 | 0.09 |
| 20 | Haarken Worldclaimer † 1 model · 2× Hellspear, 1× Herald's Talon  | 95 | 0.08 | 0.07 |
| 21 | Fabius Bile 2 models · 1× Xyclos needler, 1× The Chirurgeon, 1× Rod of Torment, 1× Surgeon Acolyte's tools  | 110 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
| 22 | Chaos Land Raider † 1 model · 1× Soulshatter lascannon, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 220 | 0.08 | 0.17 |
| 23 | Legionaries 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 3× Bolt pistol, 1× Lascannon, 5× Close combat weapon, 2× Heavy melee weapon, 2× Astartes chainsword  | 95 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| 24 | Heldrake † 1 model · 1× Hades autocannon, 1× Heldrake claws  | 175 | 0.06 | 0.11 |
| 25 | 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 |
| 26 | Traitor Guardsmen Squad 10 models · 1× Boltgun, 6× Lasgun, 1× Flamer, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Cultist grenade launcher, 1× Power weapon, 9× Close combat weapon  | 65 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| 27 | Sorcerer 1 model · 1× Infernal Gaze, 1× Force weapon  | 65 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| 28 | Chaos Terminator Squad 10 models · 8× Combi-bolter, 2× Reaper autocannon, 6× Power fist, 2× Chainfist, 2× Accursed weapon  | 370 | 0.05 | 0.19 |
| 29 | Chaos Rhino 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 65 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| 30 | Masters of the Maelstrom 5 models · 1× Absolver bolt pistol, 1× Mind Wrench, 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Laspistol, 1× Londaxi maimer, 1× Reductor array, 1× Force stave, 1× Axe of Ending, 1× Power sabre, 1× Bionic gauntlet  | 150 | 0.05 | 0.08 |

### Melee

Chaos Space Marines units against a squad of 5 Terminators, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Mutilators 3 models · 3× Fleshmetal weapons  | 165 | 0.31 | 0.52 |
| 2 | Plague Marines 5 models · 1× Plasma gun, 1× Plague spewer, 1× Blight launcher, 1× Power fist, 4× Plague knives, 2× Heavy plague weapon  | 90 | 0.27 | 0.24 |
| 3 | Maulerfiend 1 model · 1× Lasher tendrils, 1× Maulerfiend fists  | 125 | 0.26 | 0.33 |
| 4 | Master of Executions 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Axe of dismemberment  | 75 | 0.25 | 0.19 |
| 5 | Kravek Morne 1 model · 1× Baleflamer, 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Last Argument and power fist, 1× Servo-harness  | 130 | 0.25 | 0.32 |
| 6 | Legionaries 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 3× Bolt pistol, 1× Lascannon, 5× Close combat weapon, 2× Heavy melee weapon, 2× Astartes chainsword  | 95 | 0.25 | 0.23 |
| 7 | Huron Blackheart 1 model · 1× Tyrant's Claw heavy flamer, 1× Tyrant's Claw and exalted power weapon  | 135 | 0.24 | 0.33 |
| 8 | Raptors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Plasma gun, 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Heavy melee weapon, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Mutations  | 115 | 0.23 | 0.26 |
| 9 | Vashtorr the Arkifane 1 model · 1× Vashtorr's claw, 1× Vashtorr's hammer  | 220 | 0.23 | 0.50 |
| 10 | Abaddon the Despoiler 1 model · 2× Talon of Horus, 1× Drach'nyen  | 300 | 0.22 | 0.66 |
| 11 | Masters of the Maelstrom 5 models · 1× Absolver bolt pistol, 1× Mind Wrench, 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Laspistol, 1× Londaxi maimer, 1× Reductor array, 1× Force stave, 1× Axe of Ending, 1× Power sabre, 1× Bionic gauntlet  | 150 | 0.22 | 0.33 |
| 12 | Helbrute 1 model · 1× Heavy flamer, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Helbrute fist, 1× Power scourge  | 125 | 0.22 | 0.27 |
| 13 | Heretic Astartes Daemon Prince 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 155 | 0.22 | 0.33 |
| 14 | Lord Discordant on Helstalker 1 model · 1× Baleflamer, 1× Magma cutter, 1× Bladed limbs, 1× Impaler chainglaive  | 155 | 0.20 | 0.31 |
| 15 | Heretic Astartes Daemon Prince with wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 170 | 0.20 | 0.33 |
| 16 | Haarken Worldclaimer † 1 model · 2× Hellspear, 1× Herald's Talon  | 95 | 0.19 | 0.18 |
| 17 | Warp Talons 5 models · 5× Warp claws  | 130 | 0.19 | 0.25 |
| 18 | Chaos Lord with Jump Pack 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Power fist  | 85 | 0.19 | 0.16 |
| 19 | Chosen 5 models · 2× Boltgun, 2× Combi-weapon, 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Power fist, 3× Accursed weapon, 1× Paired accursed weapons  | 140 | 0.18 | 0.26 |
| 20 | Chaos Lord in Terminator Armour 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Power fist  | 90 | 0.18 | 0.16 |
| 21 | Chaos Lord 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Daemon hammer  | 95 | 0.17 | 0.16 |
| 22 | Traitor Enforcer † 2 models · 2× Bolt pistol, 2× Power fist  | 70 | 0.16 | 0.11 |
| 23 | Chaos Terminator Squad 10 models · 8× Combi-bolter, 2× Reaper autocannon, 6× Power fist, 2× Chainfist, 2× Accursed weapon  | 370 | 0.16 | 0.57 |
| 24 | Chaos Bikers 3 models · 3× Combi-bolter, 3× Close combat weapon, 1× Power fist, 2× Astartes chainsword  | 80 | 0.15 | 0.12 |
| 25 | Cypher 1 model · 2× Cypher's bolt pistol, 2× Cypher's plasma pistol  | 95 | 0.15 | 0.14 |
| 26 | Master of Possession 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Rite of Possession, 1× Staff of possession  | 65 | 0.14 | 0.09 |
| 27 | Accursed Cultists 16 models · 10× Blasphemous appendages, 6× Hideous mutations  | 185 | 0.13 | 0.24 |
| 28 | 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 |
| 29 | Red Corsairs Raiders 5 models · 4× Boltgun, 1× Meltagun, 4× Reaver's blade, 1× Power fist  | 120 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| 30 | Red Corsairs Reave-captain 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Power maul  | 65 | 0.12 | 0.08 |

[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 Space Marines units against an Impulsor, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Havocs 5 models · 1× Plasma gun, 4× Havoc lascannon, 1× Power fist, 4× Close combat weapon  | 135 | 0.42 | 0.57 |
| 2 | Chaos Predator Annihilator 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Lascannon, 1× Predator twin lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 140 | 0.40 | 0.56 |
| 3 | Forgefiend 1 model · 3× Ectoplasma cannon, 1× Armoured limbs  | 155 | 0.39 | 0.61 |
| 4 | Chaos Vindicator 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Demolisher cannon, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 180 | 0.37 | 0.67 |
| 5 | Chaos Predator Destructor 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Lascannon, 1× Predator autocannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 145 | 0.34 | 0.50 |
| 6 | Obliterators 2 models · 2× Fleshmetal guns, 2× Crushing fists  | 160 | 0.32 | 0.52 |
| 7 | Defiler 1 model · 1× Ectoplasma destructor, 2× Excruciator cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.27 | 0.88 |
| 8 | Lord Discordant on Helstalker 1 model · 1× Baleflamer, 1× Magma cutter, 1× Bladed limbs, 1× Impaler chainglaive  | 155 | 0.26 | 0.40 |
| 9 | Noise Marines 6 models · 4× Sonic blaster, 2× Blastmaster, 6× Close combat weapon  | 160 | 0.25 | 0.41 |
| 10 | Cultist Firebrand † 1 model · 1× Balefire pike, 1× Close combat weapon  | 45 | 0.22 | 0.10 |
| 11 | Cypher 1 model · 2× Cypher's bolt pistol, 2× Cypher's plasma pistol  | 95 | 0.21 | 0.19 |
| 12 | Venomcrawler 1 model · 2× Excruciator cannon, 1× Soulflayer tendrils and claws  | 120 | 0.21 | 0.25 |
| 13 | Chaos Land Raider † 1 model · 1× Soulshatter lascannon, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 220 | 0.20 | 0.45 |
| 14 | Khorne Lord of Skulls † 1 model · 1× Hades gatling cannon, 1× Gorestorm cannon, 1× Great cleaver of Khorne - strike  | 450 | 0.17 | 0.79 |
| 15 | Kravek Morne 1 model · 1× Baleflamer, 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Last Argument and power fist, 1× Servo-harness  | 130 | 0.15 | 0.20 |
| 16 | Legionaries 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 3× Bolt pistol, 1× Lascannon, 5× Close combat weapon, 2× Heavy melee weapon, 2× Astartes chainsword  | 95 | 0.15 | 0.14 |
| 17 | Master of Possession 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Rite of Possession, 1× Staff of possession  | 65 | 0.14 | 0.09 |
| 18 | Plague Marines 5 models · 1× Plasma gun, 1× Plague spewer, 1× Blight launcher, 1× Power fist, 4× Plague knives, 2× Heavy plague weapon  | 90 | 0.14 | 0.12 |
| 19 | Warpsmith 1 model · 1× Flamer tendril, 1× Melta tendril, 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Forge weapon  | 65 | 0.13 | 0.08 |
| 20 | Red Corsairs Raiders 5 models · 4× Boltgun, 1× Meltagun, 4× Reaver's blade, 1× Power fist  | 120 | 0.11 | 0.14 |
| 21 | Sorcerer 1 model · 1× Infernal Gaze, 1× Force weapon  | 65 | 0.11 | 0.07 |
| 22 | Noctilith Crown † 1 model · 1× Lashing warp energies  | 125 | 0.10 | 0.13 |
| 23 | Haarken Worldclaimer † 1 model · 2× Hellspear, 1× Herald's Talon  | 95 | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| 24 | Sorcerer in Terminator Armour 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Infernal Gaze, 1× Force weapon  | 85 | 0.09 | 0.08 |
| 25 | Fellgor Beastmen 10 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 8× Autopistol, 2× Corrupted stave, 1× Chainsword, 7× Close combat weapon, 1× Great weapon  | 60 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| 26 | Masters of the Maelstrom 5 models · 1× Absolver bolt pistol, 1× Mind Wrench, 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Laspistol, 1× Londaxi maimer, 1× Reductor array, 1× Force stave, 1× Axe of Ending, 1× Power sabre, 1× Bionic gauntlet  | 150 | 0.08 | 0.12 |
| 27 | Traitor Guardsmen Squad 10 models · 1× Boltgun, 6× Lasgun, 1× Flamer, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Cultist grenade launcher, 1× Power weapon, 9× Close combat weapon  | 65 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| 28 | Heldrake † 1 model · 1× Hades autocannon, 1× Heldrake claws  | 175 | 0.07 | 0.12 |
| 29 | Rubric Marines † 5 models · 5× Inferno boltgun, 5× Close combat weapon  | 115 | 0.07 | 0.08 |
| 30 | Huron Blackheart 1 model · 1× Tyrant's Claw heavy flamer, 1× Tyrant's Claw and exalted power weapon  | 135 | 0.06 | 0.08 |

### Melee

Chaos Space Marines units against an Impulsor, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Kravek Morne 1 model · 1× Baleflamer, 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Last Argument and power fist, 1× Servo-harness  | 130 | 0.58 | 0.75 |
| 2 | Maulerfiend 1 model · 1× Lasher tendrils, 1× Maulerfiend fists  | 125 | 0.54 | 0.68 |
| 3 | Mutilators 3 models · 3× Fleshmetal weapons  | 165 | 0.48 | 0.79 |
| 4 | Plague Marines 5 models · 1× Plasma gun, 1× Plague spewer, 1× Blight launcher, 1× Power fist, 4× Plague knives, 2× Heavy plague weapon  | 90 | 0.40 | 0.36 |
| 5 | Vashtorr the Arkifane 1 model · 1× Vashtorr's claw, 1× Vashtorr's hammer  | 220 | 0.36 | 0.79 |
| 6 | Warp Talons 5 models · 5× Warp claws  | 130 | 0.34 | 0.45 |
| 7 | Helbrute 1 model · 1× Heavy flamer, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Helbrute fist, 1× Power scourge  | 125 | 0.33 | 0.41 |
| 8 | Abaddon the Despoiler 1 model · 2× Talon of Horus, 1× Drach'nyen  | 300 | 0.31 | 0.93 |
| 9 | Haarken Worldclaimer † 1 model · 2× Hellspear, 1× Herald's Talon  | 95 | 0.30 | 0.29 |
| 10 | Masters of the Maelstrom 5 models · 1× Absolver bolt pistol, 1× Mind Wrench, 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Laspistol, 1× Londaxi maimer, 1× Reductor array, 1× Force stave, 1× Axe of Ending, 1× Power sabre, 1× Bionic gauntlet  | 150 | 0.29 | 0.44 |
| 11 | Accursed Cultists 16 models · 10× Blasphemous appendages, 6× Hideous mutations  | 185 | 0.29 | 0.53 |
| 12 | Huron Blackheart 1 model · 1× Tyrant's Claw heavy flamer, 1× Tyrant's Claw and exalted power weapon  | 135 | 0.29 | 0.39 |
| 13 | Possessed 10 models · 10× Hideous mutations  | 260 | 0.28 | 0.74 |
| 14 | Master of Executions 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Axe of dismemberment  | 75 | 0.28 | 0.21 |
| 15 | Chaos Spawn † 2 models · 2× Hideous Mutations  | 60 | 0.28 | 0.17 |
| 16 | Chosen 5 models · 2× Boltgun, 2× Combi-weapon, 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Power fist, 3× Accursed weapon, 1× Paired accursed weapons  | 140 | 0.27 | 0.38 |
| 17 | Lord Discordant on Helstalker 1 model · 1× Baleflamer, 1× Magma cutter, 1× Bladed limbs, 1× Impaler chainglaive  | 155 | 0.27 | 0.41 |
| 18 | Legionaries 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 3× Bolt pistol, 1× Lascannon, 5× Close combat weapon, 2× Heavy melee weapon, 2× Astartes chainsword  | 95 | 0.27 | 0.25 |
| 19 | Raptors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Plasma gun, 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Heavy melee weapon, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Mutations  | 115 | 0.26 | 0.30 |
| 20 | Red Corsairs Reave-captain 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Power maul  | 65 | 0.25 | 0.16 |
| 21 | Warpsmith 1 model · 1× Flamer tendril, 1× Melta tendril, 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Forge weapon  | 65 | 0.24 | 0.16 |
| 22 | Master of Possession 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Rite of Possession, 1× Staff of possession  | 65 | 0.23 | 0.15 |
| 23 | Traitor Enforcer † 2 models · 2× Bolt pistol, 2× Power fist  | 70 | 0.23 | 0.16 |
| 24 | Fabius Bile 2 models · 1× Xyclos needler, 1× The Chirurgeon, 1× Rod of Torment, 1× Surgeon Acolyte's tools  | 110 | 0.22 | 0.24 |
| 25 | Chaos Terminator Squad 10 models · 8× Combi-bolter, 2× Reaper autocannon, 6× Power fist, 2× Chainfist, 2× Accursed weapon  | 370 | 0.21 | 0.76 |
| 26 | Red Corsairs Raiders 5 models · 4× Boltgun, 1× Meltagun, 4× Reaver's blade, 1× Power fist  | 120 | 0.20 | 0.24 |
| 27 | Obliterators 2 models · 2× Fleshmetal guns, 2× Crushing fists  | 160 | 0.20 | 0.32 |
| 28 | Heretic Astartes Daemon Prince 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 155 | 0.20 | 0.31 |
| 29 | Khorne Lord of Skulls † 1 model · 1× Hades gatling cannon, 1× Gorestorm cannon, 1× Great cleaver of Khorne - strike  | 450 | 0.20 | 0.89 |
| 30 | Defiler 1 model · 1× Ectoplasma destructor, 2× Excruciator cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.20 | 0.65 |

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

60 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 Space Marines units against a Leman Russ Battle Tank, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Havocs 5 models · 1× Plasma gun, 4× Havoc lascannon, 1× Power fist, 4× Close combat weapon  | 135 | 0.30 | 0.40 |
| 2 | Chaos Predator Annihilator 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Lascannon, 1× Predator twin lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 140 | 0.29 | 0.40 |
| 3 | Chaos Vindicator 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Demolisher cannon, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 180 | 0.28 | 0.50 |
| 4 | Obliterators 2 models · 2× Fleshmetal guns, 2× Crushing fists  | 160 | 0.22 | 0.36 |
| 5 | Defiler 1 model · 1× Ectoplasma destructor, 2× Excruciator cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.20 | 0.66 |
| 6 | Chaos Predator Destructor 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Lascannon, 1× Predator autocannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 145 | 0.19 | 0.28 |
| 7 | Forgefiend 1 model · 3× Ectoplasma cannon, 1× Armoured limbs  | 155 | 0.17 | 0.26 |
| 8 | Cypher 1 model · 2× Cypher's bolt pistol, 2× Cypher's plasma pistol  | 95 | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| 9 | Lord Discordant on Helstalker 1 model · 1× Baleflamer, 1× Magma cutter, 1× Bladed limbs, 1× Impaler chainglaive  | 155 | 0.13 | 0.21 |
| 10 | Chaos Land Raider † 1 model · 1× Soulshatter lascannon, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 220 | 0.12 | 0.26 |
| 11 | Venomcrawler 1 model · 2× Excruciator cannon, 1× Soulflayer tendrils and claws  | 120 | 0.11 | 0.14 |
| 12 | Noise Marines 6 models · 4× Sonic blaster, 2× Blastmaster, 6× Close combat weapon  | 160 | 0.10 | 0.17 |
| 13 | Master of Possession 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Rite of Possession, 1× Staff of possession  | 65 | 0.09 | 0.06 |
| 14 | Legionaries 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 3× Bolt pistol, 1× Lascannon, 5× Close combat weapon, 2× Heavy melee weapon, 2× Astartes chainsword  | 95 | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| 15 | Khorne Lord of Skulls † 1 model · 1× Hades gatling cannon, 1× Gorestorm cannon, 1× Great cleaver of Khorne - strike  | 450 | 0.09 | 0.42 |
| 16 | Kravek Morne 1 model · 1× Baleflamer, 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Last Argument and power fist, 1× Servo-harness  | 130 | 0.09 | 0.12 |
| 17 | Warpsmith 1 model · 1× Flamer tendril, 1× Melta tendril, 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Forge weapon  | 65 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| 18 | Haarken Worldclaimer † 1 model · 2× Hellspear, 1× Herald's Talon  | 95 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| 19 | Plague Marines 5 models · 1× Plasma gun, 1× Plague spewer, 1× Blight launcher, 1× Power fist, 4× Plague knives, 2× Heavy plague weapon  | 90 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| 20 | Cultist Firebrand † 1 model · 1× Balefire pike, 1× Close combat weapon  | 45 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| 21 | Noctilith Crown † 1 model · 1× Lashing warp energies  | 125 | 0.06 | 0.07 |
| 22 | Red Corsairs Raiders 5 models · 4× Boltgun, 1× Meltagun, 4× Reaver's blade, 1× Power fist  | 120 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| 23 | Masters of the Maelstrom 5 models · 1× Absolver bolt pistol, 1× Mind Wrench, 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Laspistol, 1× Londaxi maimer, 1× Reductor array, 1× Force stave, 1× Axe of Ending, 1× Power sabre, 1× Bionic gauntlet  | 150 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
| 24 | 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 |
| 25 | Rubric Marines † 5 models · 5× Inferno boltgun, 5× Close combat weapon  | 115 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| 26 | Heldrake † 1 model · 1× Hades autocannon, 1× Heldrake claws  | 175 | 0.04 | 0.07 |
| 27 | Chaos Terminator Squad 10 models · 8× Combi-bolter, 2× Reaper autocannon, 6× Power fist, 2× Chainfist, 2× Accursed weapon  | 370 | 0.04 | 0.14 |
| 28 | Traitor Guardsmen Squad 10 models · 1× Boltgun, 6× Lasgun, 1× Flamer, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Cultist grenade launcher, 1× Power weapon, 9× Close combat weapon  | 65 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| 29 | Huron Blackheart 1 model · 1× Tyrant's Claw heavy flamer, 1× Tyrant's Claw and exalted power weapon  | 135 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| 30 | Sorcerer 1 model · 1× Infernal Gaze, 1× Force weapon  | 65 | 0.03 | 0.02 |

### Melee

Chaos Space Marines units against a Leman Russ Battle Tank, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Maulerfiend 1 model · 1× Lasher tendrils, 1× Maulerfiend fists  | 125 | 0.36 | 0.45 |
| 2 | Vashtorr the Arkifane 1 model · 1× Vashtorr's claw, 1× Vashtorr's hammer  | 220 | 0.31 | 0.68 |
| 3 | Kravek Morne 1 model · 1× Baleflamer, 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Last Argument and power fist, 1× Servo-harness  | 130 | 0.30 | 0.38 |
| 4 | Abaddon the Despoiler 1 model · 2× Talon of Horus, 1× Drach'nyen  | 300 | 0.27 | 0.81 |
| 5 | Plague Marines 5 models · 1× Plasma gun, 1× Plague spewer, 1× Blight launcher, 1× Power fist, 4× Plague knives, 2× Heavy plague weapon  | 90 | 0.25 | 0.23 |
| 6 | Mutilators 3 models · 3× Fleshmetal weapons  | 165 | 0.24 | 0.40 |
| 7 | Master of Executions 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Axe of dismemberment  | 75 | 0.22 | 0.16 |
| 8 | Helbrute 1 model · 1× Heavy flamer, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Helbrute fist, 1× Power scourge  | 125 | 0.20 | 0.26 |
| 9 | Huron Blackheart 1 model · 1× Tyrant's Claw heavy flamer, 1× Tyrant's Claw and exalted power weapon  | 135 | 0.19 | 0.26 |
| 10 | Masters of the Maelstrom 5 models · 1× Absolver bolt pistol, 1× Mind Wrench, 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Laspistol, 1× Londaxi maimer, 1× Reductor array, 1× Force stave, 1× Axe of Ending, 1× Power sabre, 1× Bionic gauntlet  | 150 | 0.18 | 0.27 |
| 11 | Khorne Lord of Skulls † 1 model · 1× Hades gatling cannon, 1× Gorestorm cannon, 1× Great cleaver of Khorne - strike  | 450 | 0.18 | 0.79 |
| 12 | Lord Discordant on Helstalker 1 model · 1× Baleflamer, 1× Magma cutter, 1× Bladed limbs, 1× Impaler chainglaive  | 155 | 0.16 | 0.25 |
| 13 | Warpsmith 1 model · 1× Flamer tendril, 1× Melta tendril, 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Forge weapon  | 65 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| 14 | Legionaries 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 3× Bolt pistol, 1× Lascannon, 5× Close combat weapon, 2× Heavy melee weapon, 2× Astartes chainsword  | 95 | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| 15 | Raptors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Plasma gun, 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Heavy melee weapon, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Mutations  | 115 | 0.15 | 0.17 |
| 16 | Defiler 1 model · 1× Ectoplasma destructor, 2× Excruciator cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.15 | 0.49 |
| 17 | Traitor Enforcer † 2 models · 2× Bolt pistol, 2× Power fist  | 70 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| 18 | Chaos Lord 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Daemon hammer  | 95 | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| 19 | Chaos Terminator Squad 10 models · 8× Combi-bolter, 2× Reaper autocannon, 6× Power fist, 2× Chainfist, 2× Accursed weapon  | 370 | 0.13 | 0.49 |
| 20 | Haarken Worldclaimer † 1 model · 2× Hellspear, 1× Herald's Talon  | 95 | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| 21 | Master of Possession 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Rite of Possession, 1× Staff of possession  | 65 | 0.13 | 0.08 |
| 22 | Chaos Lord with Jump Pack 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Power fist  | 85 | 0.13 | 0.11 |
| 23 | Heretic Astartes Daemon Prince 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 155 | 0.13 | 0.20 |
| 24 | Warp Talons 5 models · 5× Warp claws  | 130 | 0.12 | 0.16 |
| 25 | Cypher 1 model · 2× Cypher's bolt pistol, 2× Cypher's plasma pistol  | 95 | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| 26 | Chaos Lord in Terminator Armour 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Power fist  | 90 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| 27 | Heretic Astartes Daemon Prince with wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 170 | 0.11 | 0.19 |
| 28 | Chosen 5 models · 2× Boltgun, 2× Combi-weapon, 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Power fist, 3× Accursed weapon, 1× Paired accursed weapons  | 140 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| 29 | Dark Apostle 3 models · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Accursed crozius, 2× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.10 | 0.07 |
| 30 | Chaos Bikers 3 models · 3× Combi-bolter, 3× Close combat weapon, 1× Power fist, 2× Astartes chainsword  | 80 | 0.09 | 0.07 |

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

60 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 Space Marines units against an Exocrine, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Havocs 5 models · 1× Plasma gun, 4× Havoc lascannon, 1× Power fist, 4× Close combat weapon  | 135 | 0.35 | 0.48 |
| 2 | Chaos Predator Annihilator 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Lascannon, 1× Predator twin lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 140 | 0.33 | 0.47 |
| 3 | Chaos Vindicator 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Demolisher cannon, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 180 | 0.33 | 0.59 |
| 4 | Obliterators 2 models · 2× Fleshmetal guns, 2× Crushing fists  | 160 | 0.26 | 0.42 |
| 5 | Forgefiend 1 model · 3× Ectoplasma cannon, 1× Armoured limbs  | 155 | 0.25 | 0.39 |
| 6 | Chaos Predator Destructor 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Lascannon, 1× Predator autocannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 145 | 0.24 | 0.35 |
| 7 | Defiler 1 model · 1× Ectoplasma destructor, 2× Excruciator cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.22 | 0.74 |
| 8 | Lord Discordant on Helstalker 1 model · 1× Baleflamer, 1× Magma cutter, 1× Bladed limbs, 1× Impaler chainglaive  | 155 | 0.17 | 0.27 |
| 9 | Cypher 1 model · 2× Cypher's bolt pistol, 2× Cypher's plasma pistol  | 95 | 0.16 | 0.16 |
| 10 | Venomcrawler 1 model · 2× Excruciator cannon, 1× Soulflayer tendrils and claws  | 120 | 0.16 | 0.19 |
| 11 | Chaos Land Raider † 1 model · 1× Soulshatter lascannon, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 220 | 0.14 | 0.30 |
| 12 | Noise Marines 6 models · 4× Sonic blaster, 2× Blastmaster, 6× Close combat weapon  | 160 | 0.14 | 0.22 |
| 13 | Khorne Lord of Skulls † 1 model · 1× Hades gatling cannon, 1× Gorestorm cannon, 1× Great cleaver of Khorne - strike  | 450 | 0.13 | 0.60 |
| 14 | Kravek Morne 1 model · 1× Baleflamer, 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Last Argument and power fist, 1× Servo-harness  | 130 | 0.13 | 0.16 |
| 15 | Legionaries 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 3× Bolt pistol, 1× Lascannon, 5× Close combat weapon, 2× Heavy melee weapon, 2× Astartes chainsword  | 95 | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| 16 | Master of Possession 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Rite of Possession, 1× Staff of possession  | 65 | 0.11 | 0.07 |
| 17 | Warpsmith 1 model · 1× Flamer tendril, 1× Melta tendril, 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Forge weapon  | 65 | 0.10 | 0.06 |
| 18 | Plague Marines 5 models · 1× Plasma gun, 1× Plague spewer, 1× Blight launcher, 1× Power fist, 4× Plague knives, 2× Heavy plague weapon  | 90 | 0.09 | 0.08 |
| 19 | Cultist Firebrand † 1 model · 1× Balefire pike, 1× Close combat weapon  | 45 | 0.09 | 0.04 |
| 20 | Noctilith Crown † 1 model · 1× Lashing warp energies  | 125 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| 21 | Haarken Worldclaimer † 1 model · 2× Hellspear, 1× Herald's Talon  | 95 | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| 22 | Red Corsairs Raiders 5 models · 4× Boltgun, 1× Meltagun, 4× Reaver's blade, 1× Power fist  | 120 | 0.07 | 0.08 |
| 23 | Traitor Guardsmen Squad 10 models · 1× Boltgun, 6× Lasgun, 1× Flamer, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Cultist grenade launcher, 1× Power weapon, 9× Close combat weapon  | 65 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| 24 | 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 |
| 25 | Masters of the Maelstrom 5 models · 1× Absolver bolt pistol, 1× Mind Wrench, 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Laspistol, 1× Londaxi maimer, 1× Reductor array, 1× Force stave, 1× Axe of Ending, 1× Power sabre, 1× Bionic gauntlet  | 150 | 0.06 | 0.09 |
| 26 | Rubric Marines † 5 models · 5× Inferno boltgun, 5× Close combat weapon  | 115 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| 27 | Heldrake † 1 model · 1× Hades autocannon, 1× Heldrake claws  | 175 | 0.05 | 0.09 |
| 28 | Huron Blackheart 1 model · 1× Tyrant's Claw heavy flamer, 1× Tyrant's Claw and exalted power weapon  | 135 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| 29 | Chaos Terminator Squad 10 models · 8× Combi-bolter, 2× Reaper autocannon, 6× Power fist, 2× Chainfist, 2× Accursed weapon  | 370 | 0.04 | 0.16 |
| 30 | Cultist Mob 10 models · 10× Autopistol, 10× Brutal assault weapon  | 50 | 0.04 | 0.02 |

### Melee

Chaos Space Marines units against an Exocrine, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Maulerfiend 1 model · 1× Lasher tendrils, 1× Maulerfiend fists  | 125 | 0.45 | 0.56 |
| 2 | Plague Marines 5 models · 1× Plasma gun, 1× Plague spewer, 1× Blight launcher, 1× Power fist, 4× Plague knives, 2× Heavy plague weapon  | 90 | 0.33 | 0.29 |
| 3 | Kravek Morne 1 model · 1× Baleflamer, 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Last Argument and power fist, 1× Servo-harness  | 130 | 0.32 | 0.41 |
| 4 | Mutilators 3 models · 3× Fleshmetal weapons  | 165 | 0.28 | 0.47 |
| 5 | Abaddon the Despoiler 1 model · 2× Talon of Horus, 1× Drach'nyen  | 300 | 0.28 | 0.85 |
| 6 | Vashtorr the Arkifane 1 model · 1× Vashtorr's claw, 1× Vashtorr's hammer  | 220 | 0.28 | 0.61 |
| 7 | Helbrute 1 model · 1× Heavy flamer, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Helbrute fist, 1× Power scourge  | 125 | 0.25 | 0.31 |
| 8 | Masters of the Maelstrom 5 models · 1× Absolver bolt pistol, 1× Mind Wrench, 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Laspistol, 1× Londaxi maimer, 1× Reductor array, 1× Force stave, 1× Axe of Ending, 1× Power sabre, 1× Bionic gauntlet  | 150 | 0.23 | 0.34 |
| 9 | Huron Blackheart 1 model · 1× Tyrant's Claw heavy flamer, 1× Tyrant's Claw and exalted power weapon  | 135 | 0.22 | 0.30 |
| 10 | Master of Executions 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Axe of dismemberment  | 75 | 0.22 | 0.16 |
| 11 | Legionaries 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 3× Bolt pistol, 1× Lascannon, 5× Close combat weapon, 2× Heavy melee weapon, 2× Astartes chainsword  | 95 | 0.20 | 0.19 |
| 12 | Lord Discordant on Helstalker 1 model · 1× Baleflamer, 1× Magma cutter, 1× Bladed limbs, 1× Impaler chainglaive  | 155 | 0.20 | 0.30 |
| 13 | Raptors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Plasma gun, 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Heavy melee weapon, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Mutations  | 115 | 0.20 | 0.23 |
| 14 | Khorne Lord of Skulls † 1 model · 1× Hades gatling cannon, 1× Gorestorm cannon, 1× Great cleaver of Khorne - strike  | 450 | 0.19 | 0.86 |
| 15 | Master of Possession 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Rite of Possession, 1× Staff of possession  | 65 | 0.19 | 0.12 |
| 16 | Traitor Enforcer † 2 models · 2× Bolt pistol, 2× Power fist  | 70 | 0.18 | 0.13 |
| 17 | Defiler 1 model · 1× Ectoplasma destructor, 2× Excruciator cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.17 | 0.56 |
| 18 | Haarken Worldclaimer † 1 model · 2× Hellspear, 1× Herald's Talon  | 95 | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| 19 | Chaos Lord with Jump Pack 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Power fist  | 85 | 0.16 | 0.13 |
| 20 | Heretic Astartes Daemon Prince 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 155 | 0.15 | 0.24 |
| 21 | Warp Talons 5 models · 5× Warp claws  | 130 | 0.15 | 0.20 |
| 22 | Chaos Lord in Terminator Armour 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Power fist  | 90 | 0.15 | 0.13 |
| 23 | Dark Apostle 3 models · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Accursed crozius, 2× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| 24 | Cypher 1 model · 2× Cypher's bolt pistol, 2× Cypher's plasma pistol  | 95 | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| 25 | Chaos Terminator Squad 10 models · 8× Combi-bolter, 2× Reaper autocannon, 6× Power fist, 2× Chainfist, 2× Accursed weapon  | 370 | 0.14 | 0.52 |
| 26 | Chosen 5 models · 2× Boltgun, 2× Combi-weapon, 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Power fist, 3× Accursed weapon, 1× Paired accursed weapons  | 140 | 0.14 | 0.19 |
| 27 | Heretic Astartes Daemon Prince with wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 170 | 0.14 | 0.23 |
| 28 | Chaos Lord 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Daemon hammer  | 95 | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| 29 | Warpsmith 1 model · 1× Flamer tendril, 1× Melta tendril, 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Forge weapon  | 65 | 0.13 | 0.08 |
| 30 | Accursed Cultists 16 models · 10× Blasphemous appendages, 6× Hideous mutations  | 185 | 0.13 | 0.23 |

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

60 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 Space Marines units against a Knight Paladin, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Havocs 5 models · 1× Plasma gun, 4× Havoc lascannon, 1× Power fist, 4× Close combat weapon  | 135 | 0.16 | 0.22 |
| 2 | Chaos Predator Annihilator 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Lascannon, 1× Predator twin lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 140 | 0.15 | 0.21 |
| 3 | Chaos Vindicator 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Demolisher cannon, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 180 | 0.15 | 0.27 |
| 4 | Defiler 1 model · 1× Ectoplasma destructor, 2× Excruciator cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.12 | 0.41 |
| 5 | Obliterators 2 models · 2× Fleshmetal guns, 2× Crushing fists  | 160 | 0.11 | 0.18 |
| 6 | Chaos Predator Destructor 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Lascannon, 1× Predator autocannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 145 | 0.11 | 0.16 |
| 7 | Venomcrawler 1 model · 2× Excruciator cannon, 1× Soulflayer tendrils and claws  | 120 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| 8 | Forgefiend 1 model · 3× Ectoplasma cannon, 1× Armoured limbs  | 155 | 0.09 | 0.13 |
| 9 | Lord Discordant on Helstalker 1 model · 1× Baleflamer, 1× Magma cutter, 1× Bladed limbs, 1× Impaler chainglaive  | 155 | 0.08 | 0.12 |
| 10 | Noise Marines 6 models · 4× Sonic blaster, 2× Blastmaster, 6× Close combat weapon  | 160 | 0.07 | 0.12 |
| 11 | Cypher 1 model · 2× Cypher's bolt pistol, 2× Cypher's plasma pistol  | 95 | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| 12 | Kravek Morne 1 model · 1× Baleflamer, 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Last Argument and power fist, 1× Servo-harness  | 130 | 0.07 | 0.09 |
| 13 | Chaos Land Raider † 1 model · 1× Soulshatter lascannon, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 220 | 0.06 | 0.14 |
| 14 | Khorne Lord of Skulls † 1 model · 1× Hades gatling cannon, 1× Gorestorm cannon, 1× Great cleaver of Khorne - strike  | 450 | 0.06 | 0.28 |
| 15 | Legionaries 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 3× Bolt pistol, 1× Lascannon, 5× Close combat weapon, 2× Heavy melee weapon, 2× Astartes chainsword  | 95 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 16 | Plague Marines 5 models · 1× Plasma gun, 1× Plague spewer, 1× Blight launcher, 1× Power fist, 4× Plague knives, 2× Heavy plague weapon  | 90 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| 17 | Cultist Firebrand † 1 model · 1× Balefire pike, 1× Close combat weapon  | 45 | 0.05 | 0.02 |
| 18 | Master of Possession 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Rite of Possession, 1× Staff of possession  | 65 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| 19 | Warpsmith 1 model · 1× Flamer tendril, 1× Melta tendril, 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Forge weapon  | 65 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| 20 | Noctilith Crown † 1 model · 1× Lashing warp energies  | 125 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| 21 | Haarken Worldclaimer † 1 model · 2× Hellspear, 1× Herald's Talon  | 95 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| 22 | Traitor Guardsmen Squad 10 models · 1× Boltgun, 6× Lasgun, 1× Flamer, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Cultist grenade launcher, 1× Power weapon, 9× Close combat weapon  | 65 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| 23 | Masters of the Maelstrom 5 models · 1× Absolver bolt pistol, 1× Mind Wrench, 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Laspistol, 1× Londaxi maimer, 1× Reductor array, 1× Force stave, 1× Axe of Ending, 1× Power sabre, 1× Bionic gauntlet  | 150 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| 24 | 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 |
| 25 | Rubric Marines † 5 models · 5× Inferno boltgun, 5× Close combat weapon  | 115 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| 26 | Heldrake † 1 model · 1× Hades autocannon, 1× Heldrake claws  | 175 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| 27 | Red Corsairs Raiders 5 models · 4× Boltgun, 1× Meltagun, 4× Reaver's blade, 1× Power fist  | 120 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| 28 | Huron Blackheart 1 model · 1× Tyrant's Claw heavy flamer, 1× Tyrant's Claw and exalted power weapon  | 135 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| 29 | Chaos Terminator Squad 10 models · 8× Combi-bolter, 2× Reaper autocannon, 6× Power fist, 2× Chainfist, 2× Accursed weapon  | 370 | 0.02 | 0.09 |
| 30 | Cultist Mob 10 models · 10× Autopistol, 10× Brutal assault weapon  | 50 | 0.02 | 0.01 |

### Melee

Chaos Space Marines units against a Knight Paladin, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Maulerfiend 1 model · 1× Lasher tendrils, 1× Maulerfiend fists  | 125 | 0.27 | 0.33 |
| 2 | Masters of the Maelstrom 5 models · 1× Absolver bolt pistol, 1× Mind Wrench, 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Laspistol, 1× Londaxi maimer, 1× Reductor array, 1× Force stave, 1× Axe of Ending, 1× Power sabre, 1× Bionic gauntlet  | 150 | 0.21 | 0.31 |
| 3 | Kravek Morne 1 model · 1× Baleflamer, 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Last Argument and power fist, 1× Servo-harness  | 130 | 0.18 | 0.23 |
| 4 | Plague Marines 5 models · 1× Plasma gun, 1× Plague spewer, 1× Blight launcher, 1× Power fist, 4× Plague knives, 2× Heavy plague weapon  | 90 | 0.17 | 0.16 |
| 5 | Abaddon the Despoiler 1 model · 2× Talon of Horus, 1× Drach'nyen  | 300 | 0.17 | 0.52 |
| 6 | Vashtorr the Arkifane 1 model · 1× Vashtorr's claw, 1× Vashtorr's hammer  | 220 | 0.16 | 0.36 |
| 7 | Mutilators 3 models · 3× Fleshmetal weapons  | 165 | 0.15 | 0.25 |
| 8 | Khorne Lord of Skulls † 1 model · 1× Hades gatling cannon, 1× Gorestorm cannon, 1× Great cleaver of Khorne - strike  | 450 | 0.14 | 0.65 |
| 9 | Helbrute 1 model · 1× Heavy flamer, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Helbrute fist, 1× Power scourge  | 125 | 0.13 | 0.17 |
| 10 | Master of Executions 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Axe of dismemberment  | 75 | 0.12 | 0.09 |
| 11 | Huron Blackheart 1 model · 1× Tyrant's Claw heavy flamer, 1× Tyrant's Claw and exalted power weapon  | 135 | 0.12 | 0.16 |
| 12 | Legionaries 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 3× Bolt pistol, 1× Lascannon, 5× Close combat weapon, 2× Heavy melee weapon, 2× Astartes chainsword  | 95 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| 13 | Lord Discordant on Helstalker 1 model · 1× Baleflamer, 1× Magma cutter, 1× Bladed limbs, 1× Impaler chainglaive  | 155 | 0.11 | 0.17 |
| 14 | Warpsmith 1 model · 1× Flamer tendril, 1× Melta tendril, 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Forge weapon  | 65 | 0.10 | 0.07 |
| 15 | Raptors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Plasma gun, 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Heavy melee weapon, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Mutations  | 115 | 0.10 | 0.12 |
| 16 | Master of Possession 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Rite of Possession, 1× Staff of possession  | 65 | 0.10 | 0.06 |
| 17 | Defiler 1 model · 1× Ectoplasma destructor, 2× Excruciator cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.10 | 0.33 |
| 18 | Traitor Enforcer † 2 models · 2× Bolt pistol, 2× Power fist  | 70 | 0.10 | 0.07 |
| 19 | Chaos Terminator Squad 10 models · 8× Combi-bolter, 2× Reaper autocannon, 6× Power fist, 2× Chainfist, 2× Accursed weapon  | 370 | 0.09 | 0.33 |
| 20 | Chaos Lord with Jump Pack 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Power fist  | 85 | 0.09 | 0.07 |
| 21 | Heretic Astartes Daemon Prince 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 155 | 0.09 | 0.13 |
| 22 | Haarken Worldclaimer † 1 model · 2× Hellspear, 1× Herald's Talon  | 95 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
| 23 | Dark Apostle 3 models · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Accursed crozius, 2× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.08 | 0.06 |
| 24 | Warp Talons 5 models · 5× Warp claws  | 130 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| 25 | Chaos Lord in Terminator Armour 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Power fist  | 90 | 0.08 | 0.07 |
| 26 | Cypher 1 model · 2× Cypher's bolt pistol, 2× Cypher's plasma pistol  | 95 | 0.08 | 0.07 |
| 27 | Chosen 5 models · 2× Boltgun, 2× Combi-weapon, 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Power fist, 3× Accursed weapon, 1× Paired accursed weapons  | 140 | 0.08 | 0.11 |
| 28 | Heretic Astartes Daemon Prince with wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 170 | 0.07 | 0.13 |
| 29 | Chaos Lord 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Daemon hammer  | 95 | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| 30 | Fellgor Beastmen 10 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 8× Autopistol, 2× Corrupted stave, 1× Chainsword, 7× Close combat weapon, 1× Great weapon  | 60 | 0.07 | 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 Space Marines unit against hordes in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Warp Talons: 0.46 squads of 20 Cadians per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Legionaries and Khorne Berzerkers. Scored against a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

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

Per point, Forgefiend: 0.32 squads of 5 Terminators per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Mutilators and Plague Marines. Scored against a squad of 5 Terminators, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

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

Per point, Kravek Morne: 0.58 Impulsors per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Maulerfiend and Mutilators. Scored against an Impulsor, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

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

Per point, Maulerfiend: 0.36 Leman Russes per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Vashtorr the Arkifane and Havocs. Scored against a Leman Russ Battle Tank, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

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

Per point, Maulerfiend: 0.45 Exocrines per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Havocs and Chaos Predator Annihilator. Scored against an Exocrine, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

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

Per point, Maulerfiend: 0.27 Knight Paladins per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Masters of the Maelstrom and Kravek Morne. Scored against a Knight Paladin, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.