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

> Death Guard 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 Death Guard units: Every Death Guard 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: Plague Marines · 0.35 of a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops per 100 points Melee: Plaguebearers · 0.36 of a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops per 100 points

[Against elite infantry](#elite)

Shooting: Foul Blightspawn · 0.27 of a squad of 5 Terminators per 100 points Melee: Typhus · 0.40 of a squad of 5 Terminators per 100 points

[Against light vehicles](#light)

Shooting: Myphitic Blight-hauler · 0.50 of an Impulsor per 100 points Melee: Typhus · 0.60 of an Impulsor per 100 points

[Against tanks](#tank)

Shooting: Leviathan Dreadnought \[Legends\] · 0.30 of a Leman Russ Battle Tank per 100 points Melee: Helbrute · 0.38 of a Leman Russ Battle Tank per 100 points

[Against monsters](#monster)

Shooting: Leviathan Dreadnought \[Legends\] · 0.36 of an Exocrine per 100 points Melee: Helbrute · 0.43 of an Exocrine per 100 points

[Against Knights](#knight)

Shooting: Leviathan Dreadnought \[Legends\] · 0.17 of a Knight Paladin per 100 points Melee: Helbrute · 0.24 of a Knight Paladin per 100 points

39 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

Death Guard units against a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Plague Marines 10 models · 3× Plasma gun, 2× Plague spewer, 2× Blight launcher, 1× Power fist, 9× Plague knives, 3× Heavy plague weapon  | 175 | 0.35 | 0.61 |
| 2 | Relic Contemptor Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 1× Cyclone missile launcher, 2× Kheres assault cannon, 1× Armoured feet  | 140 | 0.32 | 0.45 |
| 3 | Biologus Putrifier 1 model · 1× Hyper blight grenades, 1× Plague knives  | 60 | 0.30 | 0.18 |
| 4 | Chaos Predator Destructor 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Heavy bolter, 1× Predator autocannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 140 | 0.28 | 0.39 |
| 5 | Leviathan Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 3× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Meltagun, 1× Storm cannon, 2× Heavy flamer, 1× Armoured feet, 1× Leviathan siege claw  | 160 | 0.27 | 0.44 |
| 6 | Foul Blightspawn 1 model · 1× Plague sprayer, 1× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.24 | 0.15 |
| 7 | Chaos Rhino 1 model · 2× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 75 | 0.24 | 0.18 |
| 8 | Defiler 1 model · 2× Excruciator cannon, 1× Hades battle cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.24 | 0.79 |
| 9 | Blightlord Terminators 10 models · 4× Combi-bolter, 2× Blight launcher, 2× Reaper autocannon, 2× Plague spewer, 10× Bubotic blade  | 370 | 0.24 | 0.88 |
| 10 | Plagueburst Crawler 1 model · 2× Entropy cannon, 1× Heavy slugger, 1× Plagueburst mortar, 1× Armoured tracks  | 170 | 0.23 | 0.40 |
| 11 | Myphitic Blight-hauler 1 model · 1× Bile spurt, 1× Missile launcher, 1× Multi-melta, 1× Gnashing maw  | 95 | 0.23 | 0.22 |
| 12 | Foetid Bloat-drone with heavy blight launcher 1 model · 1× Heavy blight launcher, 1× Plague probe  | 125 | 0.22 | 0.27 |
| 13 | Plague Drones 3 models · 3× Death's heads, 3× Foul mouthparts, 3× Plaguesword  | 110 | 0.21 | 0.23 |
| 14 | Deredeo Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 1× Boreas air defence missiles, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Anvilus autocannon battery, 1× Armoured feet  | 160 | 0.19 | 0.30 |
| 15 | Chaos Land Raider 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Soulshatter lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 220 | 0.16 | 0.35 |
| 16 | Malignant Plaguecaster 1 model · 1× Plague Wind, 1× Corrupted staff  | 60 | 0.16 | 0.09 |
| 17 | Lord of Virulence 1 model · 1× Twin plague spewer, 1× Power fist  | 90 | 0.16 | 0.14 |
| 18 | Deathshroud Terminators 3 models · 4× Plaguespurt gauntlet, 3× Manreaper  | 150 | 0.15 | 0.23 |
| 19 | Mortarion 1 model · 1× Lantern, 1× Rotwind, 1× Silence  | 375 | 0.11 | 0.43 |
| 20 | Miasmic Malignifier † 1 model · 1× Miasmic gouts  | 105 | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| 21 | Chaos Predator Annihilator † 1 model · 1× Predator twin lascannon, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 130 | 0.11 | 0.14 |
| 22 | Rotigus 1 model · 1× Streams of brackish filth, 1× Gnarlrod  | 280 | 0.10 | 0.29 |
| 23 | Helbrute 1 model · 1× Heavy flamer, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Helbrute fist, 1× Helbrute hammer  | 105 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| 24 | Great Unclean One 1 model · 1× Putrid vomit, 1× Bileblade, 1× Bilesword  | 265 | 0.08 | 0.21 |
| 25 | Icon Bearer 1 model · 1× Boltgun, 1× Plague knife  | 45 | 0.07 | 0.03 |
| 26 | Daemon Prince of Nurgle with wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 160 | 0.06 | 0.09 |
| 27 | Noxious Blightbringer 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Cursed plague bell  | 50 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| 28 | Tallyman 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| 29 | Lord of Poxes 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Great plague blade  | 65 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| 30 | Daemon Prince of Nurgle 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 185 | 0.04 | 0.08 |

### Melee

Death Guard units against a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Plaguebearers 10 models · 10× Plaguesword  | 115 | 0.36 | 0.42 |
| 2 | Lord of Poxes 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Great plague blade  | 65 | 0.34 | 0.22 |
| 3 | Plague Marines 10 models · 3× Plasma gun, 2× Plague spewer, 2× Blight launcher, 1× Power fist, 9× Plague knives, 3× Heavy plague weapon  | 175 | 0.34 | 0.59 |
| 4 | Deathshroud Terminators 3 models · 4× Plaguespurt gauntlet, 3× Manreaper  | 150 | 0.29 | 0.43 |
| 5 | Poxwalkers 10 models · 10× Improvised weapons  | 65 | 0.26 | 0.17 |
| 6 | Foetid Bloat-drone 1 model · 1× Fleshmower, 1× Plague probe  | 100 | 0.24 | 0.24 |
| 7 | Typhus 1 model · 1× Lakrimae  | 90 | 0.24 | 0.22 |
| 8 | Blightlord Terminators 10 models · 4× Combi-bolter, 2× Blight launcher, 2× Reaper autocannon, 2× Plague spewer, 10× Bubotic blade  | 370 | 0.20 | 0.75 |
| 9 | Lord of Virulence 1 model · 1× Twin plague spewer, 1× Power fist  | 90 | 0.20 | 0.18 |
| 10 | Plague Drones 3 models · 3× Death's heads, 3× Foul mouthparts, 3× Plaguesword  | 110 | 0.20 | 0.22 |
| 11 | Plague Surgeon 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Balesword  | 50 | 0.20 | 0.10 |
| 12 | Chaos Spawn 2 models · 2× Hideous Mutations  | 80 | 0.19 | 0.16 |
| 13 | Nurglings 3 models · 3× Diseased claws and teeth  | 45 | 0.19 | 0.09 |
| 14 | Noxious Blightbringer 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Cursed plague bell  | 50 | 0.17 | 0.09 |
| 15 | Lord of Contagion 1 model · 1× Manreaper  | 110 | 0.16 | 0.18 |
| 16 | Malignant Plaguecaster 1 model · 1× Plague Wind, 1× Corrupted staff  | 60 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| 17 | Daemon Prince of Nurgle with wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 160 | 0.16 | 0.25 |
| 18 | Beasts of Nurgle 1 model · 1× Putrid appendages  | 70 | 0.15 | 0.11 |
| 19 | Icon Bearer 1 model · 1× Boltgun, 1× Plague knife  | 45 | 0.15 | 0.07 |
| 20 | Daemon Prince of Nurgle 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 185 | 0.14 | 0.25 |
| 21 | Helbrute 1 model · 1× Heavy flamer, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Helbrute fist, 1× Helbrute hammer  | 105 | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| 22 | Great Unclean One 1 model · 1× Putrid vomit, 1× Bileblade, 1× Bilesword  | 265 | 0.12 | 0.33 |
| 23 | Biologus Putrifier 1 model · 1× Hyper blight grenades, 1× Plague knives  | 60 | 0.11 | 0.07 |
| 24 | Myphitic Blight-hauler 1 model · 1× Bile spurt, 1× Missile launcher, 1× Multi-melta, 1× Gnashing maw  | 95 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| 25 | Foul Blightspawn 1 model · 1× Plague sprayer, 1× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.10 | 0.06 |
| 26 | Tallyman 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.09 | 0.06 |
| 27 | Rotigus 1 model · 1× Streams of brackish filth, 1× Gnarlrod  | 280 | 0.09 | 0.25 |
| 28 | Leviathan Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 3× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Meltagun, 1× Storm cannon, 2× Heavy flamer, 1× Armoured feet, 1× Leviathan siege claw  | 160 | 0.09 | 0.14 |
| 29 | Relic Contemptor Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 1× Cyclone missile launcher, 2× Kheres assault cannon, 1× Armoured feet  | 140 | 0.08 | 0.11 |
| 30 | Deredeo Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 1× Boreas air defence missiles, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Anvilus autocannon battery, 1× Armoured feet  | 160 | 0.07 | 0.11 |

[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

Death Guard units against a squad of 5 Terminators, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Foul Blightspawn 1 model · 1× Plague sprayer, 1× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.27 | 0.16 |
| 2 | Foetid Bloat-drone with heavy blight launcher 1 model · 1× Heavy blight launcher, 1× Plague probe  | 125 | 0.27 | 0.33 |
| 3 | Leviathan Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 3× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Meltagun, 1× Storm cannon, 2× Heavy flamer, 1× Armoured feet, 1× Leviathan siege claw  | 160 | 0.25 | 0.40 |
| 4 | Defiler 1 model · 2× Excruciator cannon, 1× Hades battle cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.22 | 0.74 |
| 5 | Deredeo Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 1× Boreas air defence missiles, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Anvilus autocannon battery, 1× Armoured feet  | 160 | 0.20 | 0.32 |
| 6 | Plagueburst Crawler 1 model · 2× Entropy cannon, 1× Heavy slugger, 1× Plagueburst mortar, 1× Armoured tracks  | 170 | 0.16 | 0.27 |
| 7 | Chaos Predator Destructor 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Heavy bolter, 1× Predator autocannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 140 | 0.16 | 0.22 |
| 8 | Plague Marines 10 models · 3× Plasma gun, 2× Plague spewer, 2× Blight launcher, 1× Power fist, 9× Plague knives, 3× Heavy plague weapon  | 175 | 0.15 | 0.27 |
| 9 | Biologus Putrifier 1 model · 1× Hyper blight grenades, 1× Plague knives  | 60 | 0.14 | 0.09 |
| 10 | Relic Contemptor Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 1× Cyclone missile launcher, 2× Kheres assault cannon, 1× Armoured feet  | 140 | 0.14 | 0.20 |
| 11 | Chaos Land Raider 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Soulshatter lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 220 | 0.12 | 0.27 |
| 12 | Blightlord Terminators 10 models · 4× Combi-bolter, 2× Blight launcher, 2× Reaper autocannon, 2× Plague spewer, 10× Bubotic blade  | 370 | 0.11 | 0.40 |
| 13 | Myphitic Blight-hauler 1 model · 1× Bile spurt, 1× Missile launcher, 1× Multi-melta, 1× Gnashing maw  | 95 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| 14 | Lord of Virulence 1 model · 1× Twin plague spewer, 1× Power fist  | 90 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
| 15 | Malignant Plaguecaster 1 model · 1× Plague Wind, 1× Corrupted staff  | 60 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| 16 | Rotigus 1 model · 1× Streams of brackish filth, 1× Gnarlrod  | 280 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| 17 | Mortarion 1 model · 1× Lantern, 1× Rotwind, 1× Silence  | 375 | 0.07 | 0.26 |
| 18 | Chaos Predator Annihilator † 1 model · 1× Predator twin lascannon, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 130 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
| 19 | Deathshroud Terminators 3 models · 4× Plaguespurt gauntlet, 3× Manreaper  | 150 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| 20 | Daemon Prince of Nurgle with wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 160 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| 21 | Chaos Rhino 1 model · 2× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 75 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| 22 | Noxious Blightbringer 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Cursed plague bell  | 50 | 0.03 | 0.01 |
| 23 | Great Unclean One 1 model · 1× Putrid vomit, 1× Bileblade, 1× Bilesword  | 265 | 0.03 | 0.07 |
| 24 | Daemon Prince of Nurgle 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 185 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| 25 | Plague Drones 3 models · 3× Death's heads, 3× Foul mouthparts, 3× Plaguesword  | 110 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| 26 | Lord of Poxes 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Great plague blade  | 65 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 27 | Helbrute 1 model · 1× Heavy flamer, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Helbrute fist, 1× Helbrute hammer  | 105 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| 28 | Tallyman 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 29 | Icon Bearer 1 model · 1× Boltgun, 1× Plague knife  | 45 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 30 | Miasmic Malignifier † 1 model · 1× Miasmic gouts  | 105 | 0.01 | 0.01 |

### Melee

Death Guard units against a squad of 5 Terminators, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Typhus 1 model · 1× Lakrimae  | 90 | 0.40 | 0.36 |
| 2 | Lord of Poxes 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Great plague blade  | 65 | 0.36 | 0.23 |
| 3 | Lord of Contagion 1 model · 1× Manreaper  | 110 | 0.28 | 0.31 |
| 4 | Daemon Prince of Nurgle with wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 160 | 0.27 | 0.43 |
| 5 | Helbrute 1 model · 1× Heavy flamer, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Helbrute fist, 1× Helbrute hammer  | 105 | 0.26 | 0.28 |
| 6 | Deathshroud Terminators 3 models · 4× Plaguespurt gauntlet, 3× Manreaper  | 150 | 0.26 | 0.38 |
| 7 | Daemon Prince of Nurgle 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 185 | 0.23 | 0.42 |
| 8 | Plague Marines 10 models · 3× Plasma gun, 2× Plague spewer, 2× Blight launcher, 1× Power fist, 9× Plague knives, 3× Heavy plague weapon  | 175 | 0.20 | 0.34 |
| 9 | Lord of Virulence 1 model · 1× Twin plague spewer, 1× Power fist  | 90 | 0.19 | 0.17 |
| 10 | Foetid Bloat-drone 1 model · 1× Fleshmower, 1× Plague probe  | 100 | 0.19 | 0.19 |
| 11 | Leviathan Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 3× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Meltagun, 1× Storm cannon, 2× Heavy flamer, 1× Armoured feet, 1× Leviathan siege claw  | 160 | 0.17 | 0.28 |
| 12 | Plague Surgeon 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Balesword  | 50 | 0.16 | 0.08 |
| 13 | Rotigus 1 model · 1× Streams of brackish filth, 1× Gnarlrod  | 280 | 0.16 | 0.44 |
| 14 | Great Unclean One 1 model · 1× Putrid vomit, 1× Bileblade, 1× Bilesword  | 265 | 0.14 | 0.37 |
| 15 | Blightlord Terminators 10 models · 4× Combi-bolter, 2× Blight launcher, 2× Reaper autocannon, 2× Plague spewer, 10× Bubotic blade  | 370 | 0.14 | 0.52 |
| 16 | Beasts of Nurgle 1 model · 1× Putrid appendages  | 70 | 0.14 | 0.09 |
| 17 | Plaguebearers 10 models · 10× Plaguesword  | 115 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| 18 | Malignant Plaguecaster 1 model · 1× Plague Wind, 1× Corrupted staff  | 60 | 0.12 | 0.07 |
| 19 | Plague Drones 3 models · 3× Death's heads, 3× Foul mouthparts, 3× Plaguesword  | 110 | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| 20 | Mortarion 1 model · 1× Lantern, 1× Rotwind, 1× Silence  | 375 | 0.10 | 0.37 |
| 21 | Chaos Spawn 2 models · 2× Hideous Mutations  | 80 | 0.09 | 0.07 |
| 22 | Defiler 1 model · 2× Excruciator cannon, 1× Hades battle cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.08 | 0.26 |
| 23 | Noxious Blightbringer 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Cursed plague bell  | 50 | 0.07 | 0.04 |
| 24 | Poxwalkers 10 models · 10× Improvised weapons  | 65 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| 25 | Nurglings 3 models · 3× Diseased claws and teeth  | 45 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| 26 | Myphitic Blight-hauler 1 model · 1× Bile spurt, 1× Missile launcher, 1× Multi-melta, 1× Gnashing maw  | 95 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| 27 | Icon Bearer 1 model · 1× Boltgun, 1× Plague knife  | 45 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| 28 | Biologus Putrifier 1 model · 1× Hyper blight grenades, 1× Plague knives  | 60 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| 29 | Foetid Bloat-drone with heavy blight launcher 1 model · 1× Heavy blight launcher, 1× Plague probe  | 125 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| 30 | Tallyman 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.02 | 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

Death Guard units against an Impulsor, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Myphitic Blight-hauler 1 model · 1× Bile spurt, 1× Missile launcher, 1× Multi-melta, 1× Gnashing maw  | 95 | 0.50 | 0.48 |
| 2 | Leviathan Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 3× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Meltagun, 1× Storm cannon, 2× Heavy flamer, 1× Armoured feet, 1× Leviathan siege claw  | 160 | 0.49 | 0.78 |
| 3 | Deredeo Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 1× Boreas air defence missiles, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Anvilus autocannon battery, 1× Armoured feet  | 160 | 0.42 | 0.68 |
| 4 | Foetid Bloat-drone with heavy blight launcher 1 model · 1× Heavy blight launcher, 1× Plague probe  | 125 | 0.39 | 0.49 |
| 5 | Chaos Predator Destructor 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Heavy bolter, 1× Predator autocannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 140 | 0.34 | 0.48 |
| 6 | Plagueburst Crawler 1 model · 2× Entropy cannon, 1× Heavy slugger, 1× Plagueburst mortar, 1× Armoured tracks  | 170 | 0.33 | 0.57 |
| 7 | Chaos Land Raider 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Soulshatter lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 220 | 0.31 | 0.68 |
| 8 | Defiler 1 model · 2× Excruciator cannon, 1× Hades battle cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.29 | 0.95 |
| 9 | Foul Blightspawn 1 model · 1× Plague sprayer, 1× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.24 | 0.14 |
| 10 | Biologus Putrifier 1 model · 1× Hyper blight grenades, 1× Plague knives  | 60 | 0.18 | 0.11 |
| 11 | Chaos Predator Annihilator † 1 model · 1× Predator twin lascannon, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 130 | 0.18 | 0.23 |
| 12 | Plague Marines 10 models · 3× Plasma gun, 2× Plague spewer, 2× Blight launcher, 1× Power fist, 9× Plague knives, 3× Heavy plague weapon  | 175 | 0.15 | 0.27 |
| 13 | Relic Contemptor Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 1× Cyclone missile launcher, 2× Kheres assault cannon, 1× Armoured feet  | 140 | 0.15 | 0.21 |
| 14 | Blightlord Terminators 10 models · 4× Combi-bolter, 2× Blight launcher, 2× Reaper autocannon, 2× Plague spewer, 10× Bubotic blade  | 370 | 0.12 | 0.44 |
| 15 | Lord of Virulence 1 model · 1× Twin plague spewer, 1× Power fist  | 90 | 0.10 | 0.09 |
| 16 | Mortarion 1 model · 1× Lantern, 1× Rotwind, 1× Silence  | 375 | 0.09 | 0.35 |
| 17 | Malignant Plaguecaster 1 model · 1× Plague Wind, 1× Corrupted staff  | 60 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| 18 | Chaos Rhino 1 model · 2× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 75 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| 19 | Daemon Prince of Nurgle with wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 160 | 0.07 | 0.11 |
| 20 | Rotigus 1 model · 1× Streams of brackish filth, 1× Gnarlrod  | 280 | 0.06 | 0.18 |
| 21 | Daemon Prince of Nurgle 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 185 | 0.06 | 0.11 |
| 22 | Helbrute 1 model · 1× Heavy flamer, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Helbrute fist, 1× Helbrute hammer  | 105 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 23 | Great Unclean One 1 model · 1× Putrid vomit, 1× Bileblade, 1× Bilesword  | 265 | 0.05 | 0.13 |
| 24 | Deathshroud Terminators 3 models · 4× Plaguespurt gauntlet, 3× Manreaper  | 150 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
| 25 | Plague Drones 3 models · 3× Death's heads, 3× Foul mouthparts, 3× Plaguesword  | 110 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| 26 | Miasmic Malignifier † 1 model · 1× Miasmic gouts  | 105 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| 27 | Icon Bearer 1 model · 1× Boltgun, 1× Plague knife  | 45 | 0.03 | 0.01 |
| 28 | Noxious Blightbringer 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Cursed plague bell  | 50 | 0.03 | 0.01 |
| 29 | Tallyman 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 30 | Lord of Poxes 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Great plague blade  | 65 | 0.02 | 0.01 |

### Melee

Death Guard units against an Impulsor, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Typhus 1 model · 1× Lakrimae  | 90 | 0.60 | 0.54 |
| 2 | Helbrute 1 model · 1× Heavy flamer, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Helbrute fist, 1× Helbrute hammer  | 105 | 0.53 | 0.56 |
| 3 | Lord of Poxes 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Great plague blade  | 65 | 0.49 | 0.32 |
| 4 | Lord of Contagion 1 model · 1× Manreaper  | 110 | 0.40 | 0.44 |
| 5 | Deathshroud Terminators 3 models · 4× Plaguespurt gauntlet, 3× Manreaper  | 150 | 0.37 | 0.55 |
| 6 | Great Unclean One 1 model · 1× Putrid vomit, 1× Bileblade, 1× Bilesword  | 265 | 0.32 | 0.85 |
| 7 | Plague Marines 10 models · 3× Plasma gun, 2× Plague spewer, 2× Blight launcher, 1× Power fist, 9× Plague knives, 3× Heavy plague weapon  | 175 | 0.31 | 0.55 |
| 8 | Plague Surgeon 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Balesword  | 50 | 0.31 | 0.16 |
| 9 | Foetid Bloat-drone 1 model · 1× Fleshmower, 1× Plague probe  | 100 | 0.31 | 0.31 |
| 10 | Daemon Prince of Nurgle with wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 160 | 0.30 | 0.48 |
| 11 | Rotigus 1 model · 1× Streams of brackish filth, 1× Gnarlrod  | 280 | 0.30 | 0.84 |
| 12 | Daemon Prince of Nurgle 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 185 | 0.27 | 0.49 |
| 13 | Lord of Virulence 1 model · 1× Twin plague spewer, 1× Power fist  | 90 | 0.26 | 0.23 |
| 14 | Blightlord Terminators 10 models · 4× Combi-bolter, 2× Blight launcher, 2× Reaper autocannon, 2× Plague spewer, 10× Bubotic blade  | 370 | 0.25 | 0.92 |
| 15 | Leviathan Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 3× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Meltagun, 1× Storm cannon, 2× Heavy flamer, 1× Armoured feet, 1× Leviathan siege claw  | 160 | 0.25 | 0.39 |
| 16 | Mortarion 1 model · 1× Lantern, 1× Rotwind, 1× Silence  | 375 | 0.22 | 0.82 |
| 17 | Chaos Spawn 2 models · 2× Hideous Mutations  | 80 | 0.22 | 0.17 |
| 18 | Defiler 1 model · 2× Excruciator cannon, 1× Hades battle cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.22 | 0.72 |
| 19 | Malignant Plaguecaster 1 model · 1× Plague Wind, 1× Corrupted staff  | 60 | 0.20 | 0.12 |
| 20 | Plaguebearers 10 models · 10× Plaguesword  | 115 | 0.20 | 0.23 |
| 21 | Beasts of Nurgle 1 model · 1× Putrid appendages  | 70 | 0.19 | 0.14 |
| 22 | Plague Drones 3 models · 3× Death's heads, 3× Foul mouthparts, 3× Plaguesword  | 110 | 0.19 | 0.21 |
| 23 | Poxwalkers 10 models · 10× Improvised weapons  | 65 | 0.18 | 0.12 |
| 24 | Noxious Blightbringer 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Cursed plague bell  | 50 | 0.16 | 0.08 |
| 25 | Nurglings 3 models · 3× Diseased claws and teeth  | 45 | 0.15 | 0.07 |
| 26 | Myphitic Blight-hauler 1 model · 1× Bile spurt, 1× Missile launcher, 1× Multi-melta, 1× Gnashing maw  | 95 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| 27 | Icon Bearer 1 model · 1× Boltgun, 1× Plague knife  | 45 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| 28 | Biologus Putrifier 1 model · 1× Hyper blight grenades, 1× Plague knives  | 60 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| 29 | Foetid Bloat-drone with heavy blight launcher 1 model · 1× Heavy blight launcher, 1× Plague probe  | 125 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| 30 | Relic Contemptor Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 1× Cyclone missile launcher, 2× Kheres assault cannon, 1× Armoured feet  | 140 | 0.03 | 0.04 |

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

39 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

Death Guard units against a Leman Russ Battle Tank, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Leviathan Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 3× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Meltagun, 1× Storm cannon, 2× Heavy flamer, 1× Armoured feet, 1× Leviathan siege claw  | 160 | 0.30 | 0.48 |
| 2 | Myphitic Blight-hauler 1 model · 1× Bile spurt, 1× Missile launcher, 1× Multi-melta, 1× Gnashing maw  | 95 | 0.26 | 0.25 |
| 3 | Deredeo Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 1× Boreas air defence missiles, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Anvilus autocannon battery, 1× Armoured feet  | 160 | 0.21 | 0.33 |
| 4 | Defiler 1 model · 2× Excruciator cannon, 1× Hades battle cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.21 | 0.68 |
| 5 | Chaos Land Raider 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Soulshatter lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 220 | 0.21 | 0.45 |
| 6 | Foetid Bloat-drone with heavy blight launcher 1 model · 1× Heavy blight launcher, 1× Plague probe  | 125 | 0.17 | 0.22 |
| 7 | Plagueburst Crawler 1 model · 2× Entropy cannon, 1× Heavy slugger, 1× Plagueburst mortar, 1× Armoured tracks  | 170 | 0.17 | 0.29 |
| 8 | Foul Blightspawn 1 model · 1× Plague sprayer, 1× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.15 | 0.09 |
| 9 | Chaos Predator Destructor 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Heavy bolter, 1× Predator autocannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 140 | 0.14 | 0.20 |
| 10 | Chaos Predator Annihilator † 1 model · 1× Predator twin lascannon, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 130 | 0.11 | 0.14 |
| 11 | Relic Contemptor Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 1× Cyclone missile launcher, 2× Kheres assault cannon, 1× Armoured feet  | 140 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| 12 | Biologus Putrifier 1 model · 1× Hyper blight grenades, 1× Plague knives  | 60 | 0.10 | 0.06 |
| 13 | Plague Marines 10 models · 3× Plasma gun, 2× Plague spewer, 2× Blight launcher, 1× Power fist, 9× Plague knives, 3× Heavy plague weapon  | 175 | 0.07 | 0.12 |
| 14 | Blightlord Terminators 10 models · 4× Combi-bolter, 2× Blight launcher, 2× Reaper autocannon, 2× Plague spewer, 10× Bubotic blade  | 370 | 0.07 | 0.24 |
| 15 | Mortarion 1 model · 1× Lantern, 1× Rotwind, 1× Silence  | 375 | 0.05 | 0.19 |
| 16 | Malignant Plaguecaster 1 model · 1× Plague Wind, 1× Corrupted staff  | 60 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| 17 | Rotigus 1 model · 1× Streams of brackish filth, 1× Gnarlrod  | 280 | 0.05 | 0.13 |
| 18 | Daemon Prince of Nurgle with wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 160 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| 19 | Lord of Virulence 1 model · 1× Twin plague spewer, 1× Power fist  | 90 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| 20 | Chaos Rhino 1 model · 2× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 75 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 21 | Daemon Prince of Nurgle 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 185 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| 22 | Deathshroud Terminators 3 models · 4× Plaguespurt gauntlet, 3× Manreaper  | 150 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| 23 | Noxious Blightbringer 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Cursed plague bell  | 50 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 24 | Plague Drones 3 models · 3× Death's heads, 3× Foul mouthparts, 3× Plaguesword  | 110 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 25 | Great Unclean One 1 model · 1× Putrid vomit, 1× Bileblade, 1× Bilesword  | 265 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| 26 | Miasmic Malignifier † 1 model · 1× Miasmic gouts  | 105 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| 27 | Tallyman 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 28 | Lord of Poxes 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Great plague blade  | 65 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 29 | Icon Bearer 1 model · 1× Boltgun, 1× Plague knife  | 45 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 30 | Helbrute 1 model · 1× Heavy flamer, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Helbrute fist, 1× Helbrute hammer  | 105 | 0.01 | 0.01 |

### Melee

Death Guard units against a Leman Russ Battle Tank, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Helbrute 1 model · 1× Heavy flamer, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Helbrute fist, 1× Helbrute hammer  | 105 | 0.38 | 0.40 |
| 2 | Lord of Poxes 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Great plague blade  | 65 | 0.35 | 0.23 |
| 3 | Typhus 1 model · 1× Lakrimae  | 90 | 0.30 | 0.27 |
| 4 | Deathshroud Terminators 3 models · 4× Plaguespurt gauntlet, 3× Manreaper  | 150 | 0.24 | 0.36 |
| 5 | Lord of Contagion 1 model · 1× Manreaper  | 110 | 0.21 | 0.23 |
| 6 | Daemon Prince of Nurgle with wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 160 | 0.19 | 0.31 |
| 7 | Plague Marines 10 models · 3× Plasma gun, 2× Plague spewer, 2× Blight launcher, 1× Power fist, 9× Plague knives, 3× Heavy plague weapon  | 175 | 0.18 | 0.32 |
| 8 | Mortarion 1 model · 1× Lantern, 1× Rotwind, 1× Silence  | 375 | 0.18 | 0.68 |
| 9 | Great Unclean One 1 model · 1× Putrid vomit, 1× Bileblade, 1× Bilesword  | 265 | 0.17 | 0.46 |
| 10 | Foetid Bloat-drone 1 model · 1× Fleshmower, 1× Plague probe  | 100 | 0.17 | 0.17 |
| 11 | Defiler 1 model · 2× Excruciator cannon, 1× Hades battle cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.17 | 0.56 |
| 12 | Lord of Virulence 1 model · 1× Twin plague spewer, 1× Power fist  | 90 | 0.17 | 0.15 |
| 13 | Daemon Prince of Nurgle 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 185 | 0.16 | 0.30 |
| 14 | Leviathan Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 3× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Meltagun, 1× Storm cannon, 2× Heavy flamer, 1× Armoured feet, 1× Leviathan siege claw  | 160 | 0.16 | 0.26 |
| 15 | Plague Surgeon 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Balesword  | 50 | 0.16 | 0.08 |
| 16 | Blightlord Terminators 10 models · 4× Combi-bolter, 2× Blight launcher, 2× Reaper autocannon, 2× Plague spewer, 10× Bubotic blade  | 370 | 0.15 | 0.56 |
| 17 | Beasts of Nurgle 1 model · 1× Putrid appendages  | 70 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| 18 | Rotigus 1 model · 1× Streams of brackish filth, 1× Gnarlrod  | 280 | 0.15 | 0.41 |
| 19 | Malignant Plaguecaster 1 model · 1× Plague Wind, 1× Corrupted staff  | 60 | 0.12 | 0.07 |
| 20 | Plaguebearers 10 models · 10× Plaguesword  | 115 | 0.11 | 0.13 |
| 21 | Plague Drones 3 models · 3× Death's heads, 3× Foul mouthparts, 3× Plaguesword  | 110 | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| 22 | Poxwalkers 10 models · 10× Improvised weapons  | 65 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| 23 | Nurglings 3 models · 3× Diseased claws and teeth  | 45 | 0.07 | 0.03 |
| 24 | Noxious Blightbringer 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Cursed plague bell  | 50 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| 25 | Chaos Spawn 2 models · 2× Hideous Mutations  | 80 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| 26 | Myphitic Blight-hauler 1 model · 1× Bile spurt, 1× Missile launcher, 1× Multi-melta, 1× Gnashing maw  | 95 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| 27 | Icon Bearer 1 model · 1× Boltgun, 1× Plague knife  | 45 | 0.03 | 0.01 |
| 28 | Biologus Putrifier 1 model · 1× Hyper blight grenades, 1× Plague knives  | 60 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 29 | Foetid Bloat-drone with heavy blight launcher 1 model · 1× Heavy blight launcher, 1× Plague probe  | 125 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| 30 | Relic Contemptor Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 1× Cyclone missile launcher, 2× Kheres assault cannon, 1× Armoured feet  | 140 | 0.01 | 0.02 |

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

39 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

Death Guard units against an Exocrine, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Leviathan Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 3× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Meltagun, 1× Storm cannon, 2× Heavy flamer, 1× Armoured feet, 1× Leviathan siege claw  | 160 | 0.36 | 0.58 |
| 2 | Myphitic Blight-hauler 1 model · 1× Bile spurt, 1× Missile launcher, 1× Multi-melta, 1× Gnashing maw  | 95 | 0.32 | 0.30 |
| 3 | Deredeo Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 1× Boreas air defence missiles, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Anvilus autocannon battery, 1× Armoured feet  | 160 | 0.27 | 0.44 |
| 4 | Foetid Bloat-drone with heavy blight launcher 1 model · 1× Heavy blight launcher, 1× Plague probe  | 125 | 0.27 | 0.34 |
| 5 | Defiler 1 model · 2× Excruciator cannon, 1× Hades battle cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.25 | 0.84 |
| 6 | Chaos Land Raider 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Soulshatter lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 220 | 0.25 | 0.55 |
| 7 | Plagueburst Crawler 1 model · 2× Entropy cannon, 1× Heavy slugger, 1× Plagueburst mortar, 1× Armoured tracks  | 170 | 0.24 | 0.40 |
| 8 | Chaos Predator Destructor 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Heavy bolter, 1× Predator autocannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 140 | 0.20 | 0.28 |
| 9 | Foul Blightspawn 1 model · 1× Plague sprayer, 1× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.19 | 0.12 |
| 10 | Biologus Putrifier 1 model · 1× Hyper blight grenades, 1× Plague knives  | 60 | 0.14 | 0.08 |
| 11 | Chaos Predator Annihilator † 1 model · 1× Predator twin lascannon, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 130 | 0.13 | 0.16 |
| 12 | Relic Contemptor Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 1× Cyclone missile launcher, 2× Kheres assault cannon, 1× Armoured feet  | 140 | 0.12 | 0.16 |
| 13 | Plague Marines 10 models · 3× Plasma gun, 2× Plague spewer, 2× Blight launcher, 1× Power fist, 9× Plague knives, 3× Heavy plague weapon  | 175 | 0.09 | 0.16 |
| 14 | Blightlord Terminators 10 models · 4× Combi-bolter, 2× Blight launcher, 2× Reaper autocannon, 2× Plague spewer, 10× Bubotic blade  | 370 | 0.08 | 0.31 |
| 15 | Malignant Plaguecaster 1 model · 1× Plague Wind, 1× Corrupted staff  | 60 | 0.07 | 0.04 |
| 16 | Mortarion 1 model · 1× Lantern, 1× Rotwind, 1× Silence  | 375 | 0.06 | 0.24 |
| 17 | Daemon Prince of Nurgle with wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 160 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| 18 | Rotigus 1 model · 1× Streams of brackish filth, 1× Gnarlrod  | 280 | 0.05 | 0.14 |
| 19 | Lord of Virulence 1 model · 1× Twin plague spewer, 1× Power fist  | 90 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| 20 | Chaos Rhino 1 model · 2× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 75 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| 21 | Deathshroud Terminators 3 models · 4× Plaguespurt gauntlet, 3× Manreaper  | 150 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| 22 | Daemon Prince of Nurgle 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 185 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| 23 | Plague Drones 3 models · 3× Death's heads, 3× Foul mouthparts, 3× Plaguesword  | 110 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| 24 | Miasmic Malignifier † 1 model · 1× Miasmic gouts  | 105 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| 25 | Icon Bearer 1 model · 1× Boltgun, 1× Plague knife  | 45 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 26 | Helbrute 1 model · 1× Heavy flamer, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Helbrute fist, 1× Helbrute hammer  | 105 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 27 | Great Unclean One 1 model · 1× Putrid vomit, 1× Bileblade, 1× Bilesword  | 265 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| 28 | Noxious Blightbringer 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Cursed plague bell  | 50 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 29 | Tallyman 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 30 | Lord of Poxes 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Great plague blade  | 65 | 0.02 | 0.01 |

### Melee

Death Guard units against an Exocrine, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Helbrute 1 model · 1× Heavy flamer, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Helbrute fist, 1× Helbrute hammer  | 105 | 0.43 | 0.46 |
| 2 | Lord of Poxes 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Great plague blade  | 65 | 0.39 | 0.25 |
| 3 | Typhus 1 model · 1× Lakrimae  | 90 | 0.37 | 0.33 |
| 4 | Deathshroud Terminators 3 models · 4× Plaguespurt gauntlet, 3× Manreaper  | 150 | 0.30 | 0.44 |
| 5 | Lord of Contagion 1 model · 1× Manreaper  | 110 | 0.25 | 0.28 |
| 6 | Plague Marines 10 models · 3× Plasma gun, 2× Plague spewer, 2× Blight launcher, 1× Power fist, 9× Plague knives, 3× Heavy plague weapon  | 175 | 0.25 | 0.44 |
| 7 | Great Unclean One 1 model · 1× Putrid vomit, 1× Bileblade, 1× Bilesword  | 265 | 0.25 | 0.66 |
| 8 | Foetid Bloat-drone 1 model · 1× Fleshmower, 1× Plague probe  | 100 | 0.24 | 0.24 |
| 9 | Daemon Prince of Nurgle with wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 160 | 0.24 | 0.38 |
| 10 | Rotigus 1 model · 1× Streams of brackish filth, 1× Gnarlrod  | 280 | 0.22 | 0.61 |
| 11 | Daemon Prince of Nurgle 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 185 | 0.22 | 0.40 |
| 12 | Lord of Virulence 1 model · 1× Twin plague spewer, 1× Power fist  | 90 | 0.20 | 0.18 |
| 13 | Leviathan Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 3× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Meltagun, 1× Storm cannon, 2× Heavy flamer, 1× Armoured feet, 1× Leviathan siege claw  | 160 | 0.20 | 0.32 |
| 14 | Mortarion 1 model · 1× Lantern, 1× Rotwind, 1× Silence  | 375 | 0.20 | 0.74 |
| 15 | Defiler 1 model · 2× Excruciator cannon, 1× Hades battle cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.19 | 0.62 |
| 16 | Blightlord Terminators 10 models · 4× Combi-bolter, 2× Blight launcher, 2× Reaper autocannon, 2× Plague spewer, 10× Bubotic blade  | 370 | 0.19 | 0.69 |
| 17 | Plague Surgeon 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Balesword  | 50 | 0.18 | 0.09 |
| 18 | Malignant Plaguecaster 1 model · 1× Plague Wind, 1× Corrupted staff  | 60 | 0.16 | 0.09 |
| 19 | Plaguebearers 10 models · 10× Plaguesword  | 115 | 0.15 | 0.18 |
| 20 | Beasts of Nurgle 1 model · 1× Putrid appendages  | 70 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| 21 | Poxwalkers 10 models · 10× Improvised weapons  | 65 | 0.14 | 0.09 |
| 22 | Plague Drones 3 models · 3× Death's heads, 3× Foul mouthparts, 3× Plaguesword  | 110 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| 23 | Nurglings 3 models · 3× Diseased claws and teeth  | 45 | 0.13 | 0.06 |
| 24 | Noxious Blightbringer 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Cursed plague bell  | 50 | 0.12 | 0.06 |
| 25 | Chaos Spawn 2 models · 2× Hideous Mutations  | 80 | 0.08 | 0.06 |
| 26 | Icon Bearer 1 model · 1× Boltgun, 1× Plague knife  | 45 | 0.05 | 0.02 |
| 27 | Myphitic Blight-hauler 1 model · 1× Bile spurt, 1× Missile launcher, 1× Multi-melta, 1× Gnashing maw  | 95 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 28 | Biologus Putrifier 1 model · 1× Hyper blight grenades, 1× Plague knives  | 60 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| 29 | Foetid Bloat-drone with heavy blight launcher 1 model · 1× Heavy blight launcher, 1× Plague probe  | 125 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| 30 | Relic Contemptor Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 1× Cyclone missile launcher, 2× Kheres assault cannon, 1× Armoured feet  | 140 | 0.02 | 0.03 |

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

39 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

Death Guard units against a Knight Paladin, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Leviathan Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 3× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Meltagun, 1× Storm cannon, 2× Heavy flamer, 1× Armoured feet, 1× Leviathan siege claw  | 160 | 0.17 | 0.28 |
| 2 | Defiler 1 model · 2× Excruciator cannon, 1× Hades battle cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.16 | 0.51 |
| 3 | Deredeo Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 1× Boreas air defence missiles, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Anvilus autocannon battery, 1× Armoured feet  | 160 | 0.14 | 0.22 |
| 4 | Myphitic Blight-hauler 1 model · 1× Bile spurt, 1× Missile launcher, 1× Multi-melta, 1× Gnashing maw  | 95 | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| 5 | Chaos Land Raider 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Soulshatter lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 220 | 0.12 | 0.26 |
| 6 | Foetid Bloat-drone with heavy blight launcher 1 model · 1× Heavy blight launcher, 1× Plague probe  | 125 | 0.11 | 0.14 |
| 7 | Chaos Predator Destructor 1 model · 1× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Heavy bolter, 1× Predator autocannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 140 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| 8 | Plagueburst Crawler 1 model · 2× Entropy cannon, 1× Heavy slugger, 1× Plagueburst mortar, 1× Armoured tracks  | 170 | 0.11 | 0.18 |
| 9 | Foul Blightspawn 1 model · 1× Plague sprayer, 1× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.10 | 0.06 |
| 10 | Biologus Putrifier 1 model · 1× Hyper blight grenades, 1× Plague knives  | 60 | 0.07 | 0.04 |
| 11 | Relic Contemptor Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 1× Cyclone missile launcher, 2× Kheres assault cannon, 1× Armoured feet  | 140 | 0.06 | 0.09 |
| 12 | Chaos Predator Annihilator † 1 model · 1× Predator twin lascannon, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 130 | 0.06 | 0.07 |
| 13 | Plague Marines 10 models · 3× Plasma gun, 2× Plague spewer, 2× Blight launcher, 1× Power fist, 9× Plague knives, 3× Heavy plague weapon  | 175 | 0.05 | 0.09 |
| 14 | Blightlord Terminators 10 models · 4× Combi-bolter, 2× Blight launcher, 2× Reaper autocannon, 2× Plague spewer, 10× Bubotic blade  | 370 | 0.04 | 0.16 |
| 15 | Malignant Plaguecaster 1 model · 1× Plague Wind, 1× Corrupted staff  | 60 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| 16 | Daemon Prince of Nurgle with wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 160 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| 17 | Mortarion 1 model · 1× Lantern, 1× Rotwind, 1× Silence  | 375 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| 18 | Rotigus 1 model · 1× Streams of brackish filth, 1× Gnarlrod  | 280 | 0.03 | 0.07 |
| 19 | Lord of Virulence 1 model · 1× Twin plague spewer, 1× Power fist  | 90 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 20 | Chaos Rhino 1 model · 2× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 75 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 21 | Deathshroud Terminators 3 models · 4× Plaguespurt gauntlet, 3× Manreaper  | 150 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| 22 | Daemon Prince of Nurgle 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 185 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| 23 | Plague Drones 3 models · 3× Death's heads, 3× Foul mouthparts, 3× Plaguesword  | 110 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 24 | Icon Bearer 1 model · 1× Boltgun, 1× Plague knife  | 45 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 25 | Miasmic Malignifier † 1 model · 1× Miasmic gouts  | 105 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 26 | Noxious Blightbringer 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Cursed plague bell  | 50 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 27 | Helbrute 1 model · 1× Heavy flamer, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Helbrute fist, 1× Helbrute hammer  | 105 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 28 | Great Unclean One 1 model · 1× Putrid vomit, 1× Bileblade, 1× Bilesword  | 265 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| 29 | Tallyman 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 30 | Lord of Poxes 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Great plague blade  | 65 | 0.01 | 0.01 |

### Melee

Death Guard units against a Knight Paladin, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Helbrute 1 model · 1× Heavy flamer, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Helbrute fist, 1× Helbrute hammer  | 105 | 0.24 | 0.25 |
| 2 | Lord of Poxes 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Great plague blade  | 65 | 0.21 | 0.14 |
| 3 | Typhus 1 model · 1× Lakrimae  | 90 | 0.20 | 0.18 |
| 4 | Deathshroud Terminators 3 models · 4× Plaguespurt gauntlet, 3× Manreaper  | 150 | 0.16 | 0.24 |
| 5 | Lord of Contagion 1 model · 1× Manreaper  | 110 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| 6 | Plague Marines 10 models · 3× Plasma gun, 2× Plague spewer, 2× Blight launcher, 1× Power fist, 9× Plague knives, 3× Heavy plague weapon  | 175 | 0.13 | 0.24 |
| 7 | Daemon Prince of Nurgle with wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 160 | 0.13 | 0.21 |
| 8 | Foetid Bloat-drone 1 model · 1× Fleshmower, 1× Plague probe  | 100 | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| 9 | Great Unclean One 1 model · 1× Putrid vomit, 1× Bileblade, 1× Bilesword  | 265 | 0.12 | 0.33 |
| 10 | Mortarion 1 model · 1× Lantern, 1× Rotwind, 1× Silence  | 375 | 0.12 | 0.45 |
| 11 | Lord of Virulence 1 model · 1× Twin plague spewer, 1× Power fist  | 90 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| 12 | Daemon Prince of Nurgle 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 185 | 0.11 | 0.20 |
| 13 | Leviathan Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 3× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Meltagun, 1× Storm cannon, 2× Heavy flamer, 1× Armoured feet, 1× Leviathan siege claw  | 160 | 0.11 | 0.17 |
| 14 | Defiler 1 model · 2× Excruciator cannon, 1× Hades battle cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.11 | 0.36 |
| 15 | Blightlord Terminators 10 models · 4× Combi-bolter, 2× Blight launcher, 2× Reaper autocannon, 2× Plague spewer, 10× Bubotic blade  | 370 | 0.10 | 0.39 |
| 16 | Plague Surgeon 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Balesword  | 50 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| 17 | Rotigus 1 model · 1× Streams of brackish filth, 1× Gnarlrod  | 280 | 0.09 | 0.26 |
| 18 | Plaguebearers 10 models · 10× Plaguesword  | 115 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| 19 | Malignant Plaguecaster 1 model · 1× Plague Wind, 1× Corrupted staff  | 60 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| 20 | Beasts of Nurgle 1 model · 1× Putrid appendages  | 70 | 0.08 | 0.06 |
| 21 | Poxwalkers 10 models · 10× Improvised weapons  | 65 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| 22 | Plague Drones 3 models · 3× Death's heads, 3× Foul mouthparts, 3× Plaguesword  | 110 | 0.07 | 0.08 |
| 23 | Nurglings 3 models · 3× Diseased claws and teeth  | 45 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| 24 | Noxious Blightbringer 1 model · 1× Plasma pistol, 1× Cursed plague bell  | 50 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| 25 | Chaos Spawn 2 models · 2× Hideous Mutations  | 80 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| 26 | Icon Bearer 1 model · 1× Boltgun, 1× Plague knife  | 45 | 0.03 | 0.01 |
| 27 | Myphitic Blight-hauler 1 model · 1× Bile spurt, 1× Missile launcher, 1× Multi-melta, 1× Gnashing maw  | 95 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| 28 | Biologus Putrifier 1 model · 1× Hyper blight grenades, 1× Plague knives  | 60 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 29 | Foetid Bloat-drone with heavy blight launcher 1 model · 1× Heavy blight launcher, 1× Plague probe  | 125 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 30 | Relic Contemptor Dreadnought \[Legends\] 1 model · 1× Cyclone missile launcher, 2× Kheres assault cannon, 1× Armoured feet  | 140 | 0.01 | 0.02 |

[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 Death Guard unit against hordes in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Plaguebearers: 0.36 squads of 20 Cadians per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Plague Marines and Lord of Poxes. Scored against a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

What is the best Death Guard unit against elite infantry in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Typhus: 0.40 squads of 5 Terminators per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Lord of Poxes and Lord of Contagion. Scored against a squad of 5 Terminators, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

What is the best Death Guard unit against light vehicles in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Typhus: 0.60 Impulsors per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Helbrute and Myphitic Blight-hauler. Scored against an Impulsor, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

What is the best Death Guard unit against tanks in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Helbrute: 0.38 Leman Russes per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Lord of Poxes and Leviathan Dreadnought \[Legends\]. Scored against a Leman Russ Battle Tank, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

What is the best Death Guard unit against monsters in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Helbrute: 0.43 Exocrines per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Lord of Poxes and Typhus. Scored against an Exocrine, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

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

Per point, Helbrute: 0.24 Knight Paladins per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Lord of Poxes and Typhus. Scored against a Knight Paladin, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.