# Best Emperor's Children Units in 40k 11th Edition

> Emperor's Children 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 Emperor's Children units: Every Emperor's Children 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: Noise Marines · 0.35 of a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops per 100 points Melee: Daemonettes · 0.59 of a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops per 100 points

[Against elite infantry](#elite)

Shooting: Defiler · 0.25 of a squad of 5 Terminators per 100 points Melee: Flawless Blades · 0.36 of a squad of 5 Terminators per 100 points

[Against light vehicles](#light)

Shooting: Maulerfiend · 0.34 of an Impulsor per 100 points Melee: Flawless Blades · 0.93 of an Impulsor per 100 points

[Against tanks](#tank)

Shooting: Defiler · 0.23 of a Leman Russ Battle Tank per 100 points Melee: Flawless Blades · 0.71 of a Leman Russ Battle Tank per 100 points

[Against monsters](#monster)

Shooting: Defiler · 0.26 of an Exocrine per 100 points Melee: Flawless Blades · 0.80 of an Exocrine per 100 points

[Against Knights](#knight)

Shooting: Defiler · 0.15 of a Knight Paladin per 100 points Melee: Flawless Blades · 0.45 of a Knight Paladin per 100 points

23 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

Emperor's Children units against a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Noise Marines 6 models · 4× Sonic blaster, 2× Blastmaster, 6× Close combat weapon  | 160 | 0.35 | 0.55 |
| 2 | Lord Kakophonist 1 model · 3× Screamer pistol, 1× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.29 | 0.20 |
| 3 | Defiler 1 model · 1× Ectoplasma destructor, 2× Excruciator cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.27 | 0.88 |
| 4 | Chaos Rhino 1 model · 2× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 70 | 0.24 | 0.17 |
| 5 | Tormentors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 2× Boltgun, 1× Meltagun, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Power sword, 4× Close combat weapon  | 85 | 0.17 | 0.14 |
| 6 | Chaos Land Raider 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Soulshatter lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 210 | 0.16 | 0.33 |
| 7 | Keeper of Secrets 1 model · 1× Living whip, 1× Phantasmagoria, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Witstealer sword  | 265 | 0.14 | 0.38 |
| 8 | Chaos Terminators 5 models · 3× Combi-bolter, 1× Reaper autocannon, 1× Chainfist, 3× Power fist, 1× Paired accursed weapons  | 155 | 0.13 | 0.21 |
| 9 | Sorcerer 1 model · 1× Agonising Energies, 1× Force weapon  | 55 | 0.12 | 0.06 |
| 10 | Infractors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 4× Bolt pistol, 1× Rapture lash, 4× Duelling sabre  | 95 | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| 11 | Maulerfiend 1 model · 2× Magma cutter, 1× Maulerfiend fists  | 120 | 0.09 | 0.11 |
| 12 | Shalaxi Helbane 1 model · 1× Lash of Slaanesh, 1× Pavane of Slaanesh, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Soulpiercer  | 315 | 0.09 | 0.28 |
| 13 | Heldrake † 1 model · 1× Hades autocannon, 1× Heldrake claws  | 175 | 0.08 | 0.14 |
| 14 | Fulgrim 1 model · 1× Malefic lash, 1× Daemonic blades, 1× Serpentine tail  | 340 | 0.07 | 0.25 |
| 15 | Flawless Blades 3 models · 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Blissblade  | 95 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 16 | Daemon Prince of Slaanesh 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 165 | 0.04 | 0.07 |
| 17 | Daemon Prince of Slaanesh with Wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 205 | 0.03 | 0.07 |
| 18 | Lord Exultant 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Phoenix power spear, 1× Rapture lash  | 95 | 0.02 | 0.02 |

### Melee

Emperor's Children units against a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Daemonettes 10 models · 10× Slashing claws  | 100 | 0.59 | 0.59 |
| 2 | Infractors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 4× Bolt pistol, 1× Rapture lash, 4× Duelling sabre  | 95 | 0.50 | 0.47 |
| 3 | Seekers 5 models · 5× Slashing claws, 5× Lashing tongues  | 85 | 0.49 | 0.42 |
| 4 | Flawless Blades 3 models · 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Blissblade  | 95 | 0.44 | 0.42 |
| 5 | Fiends 3 models · 3× Barbed tail and dissecting claws  | 90 | 0.37 | 0.33 |
| 6 | Tormentors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 2× Boltgun, 1× Meltagun, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Power sword, 4× Close combat weapon  | 85 | 0.31 | 0.26 |
| 7 | Chaos Terminators 5 models · 3× Combi-bolter, 1× Reaper autocannon, 1× Chainfist, 3× Power fist, 1× Paired accursed weapons  | 155 | 0.30 | 0.46 |
| 8 | Lord Exultant 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Phoenix power spear, 1× Rapture lash  | 95 | 0.28 | 0.27 |
| 9 | Chaos Spawn 2 models · 2× Hideous Mutations  | 70 | 0.22 | 0.15 |
| 10 | Lucius the Eternal 1 model · 1× Blade of the Laer, 1× Lash of Torment  | 130 | 0.21 | 0.28 |
| 11 | Sorcerer 1 model · 1× Agonising Energies, 1× Force weapon  | 55 | 0.20 | 0.11 |
| 12 | Noise Marines 6 models · 4× Sonic blaster, 2× Blastmaster, 6× Close combat weapon  | 160 | 0.17 | 0.27 |
| 13 | Lord Kakophonist 1 model · 3× Screamer pistol, 1× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.16 | 0.11 |
| 14 | Maulerfiend 1 model · 2× Magma cutter, 1× Maulerfiend fists  | 120 | 0.14 | 0.17 |
| 15 | Keeper of Secrets 1 model · 1× Living whip, 1× Phantasmagoria, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Witstealer sword  | 265 | 0.13 | 0.35 |
| 16 | Daemon Prince of Slaanesh 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 165 | 0.13 | 0.21 |
| 17 | Fulgrim 1 model · 1× Malefic lash, 1× Daemonic blades, 1× Serpentine tail  | 340 | 0.13 | 0.43 |
| 18 | Shalaxi Helbane 1 model · 1× Lash of Slaanesh, 1× Pavane of Slaanesh, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Soulpiercer  | 315 | 0.11 | 0.35 |
| 19 | Daemon Prince of Slaanesh with Wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 205 | 0.10 | 0.21 |
| 20 | Heldrake † 1 model · 1× Hades autocannon, 1× Heldrake claws  | 175 | 0.07 | 0.12 |
| 21 | Chaos Rhino 1 model · 2× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 70 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| 22 | Defiler 1 model · 1× Ectoplasma destructor, 2× Excruciator cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.05 | 0.17 |
| 23 | Chaos Land Raider 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Soulshatter lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 210 | 0.04 | 0.08 |

[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

Emperor's Children units against a squad of 5 Terminators, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Defiler 1 model · 1× Ectoplasma destructor, 2× Excruciator cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.25 | 0.82 |
| 2 | Noise Marines 6 models · 4× Sonic blaster, 2× Blastmaster, 6× Close combat weapon  | 160 | 0.15 | 0.24 |
| 3 | Lord Kakophonist 1 model · 3× Screamer pistol, 1× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| 4 | Chaos Land Raider 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Soulshatter lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 210 | 0.13 | 0.27 |
| 5 | Maulerfiend 1 model · 2× Magma cutter, 1× Maulerfiend fists  | 120 | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| 6 | Tormentors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 2× Boltgun, 1× Meltagun, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Power sword, 4× Close combat weapon  | 85 | 0.09 | 0.07 |
| 7 | Keeper of Secrets 1 model · 1× Living whip, 1× Phantasmagoria, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Witstealer sword  | 265 | 0.08 | 0.21 |
| 8 | Fulgrim 1 model · 1× Malefic lash, 1× Daemonic blades, 1× Serpentine tail  | 340 | 0.06 | 0.22 |
| 9 | Shalaxi Helbane 1 model · 1× Lash of Slaanesh, 1× Pavane of Slaanesh, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Soulpiercer  | 315 | 0.06 | 0.20 |
| 10 | Sorcerer 1 model · 1× Agonising Energies, 1× Force weapon  | 55 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| 11 | Heldrake † 1 model · 1× Hades autocannon, 1× Heldrake claws  | 175 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| 12 | Chaos Terminators 5 models · 3× Combi-bolter, 1× Reaper autocannon, 1× Chainfist, 3× Power fist, 1× Paired accursed weapons  | 155 | 0.06 | 0.09 |
| 13 | Chaos Rhino 1 model · 2× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 70 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| 14 | Infractors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 4× Bolt pistol, 1× Rapture lash, 4× Duelling sabre  | 95 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| 15 | Daemon Prince of Slaanesh 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 165 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| 16 | Daemon Prince of Slaanesh with Wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 205 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| 17 | Flawless Blades 3 models · 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Blissblade  | 95 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 18 | Lord Exultant 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Phoenix power spear, 1× Rapture lash  | 95 | <0.01 | <0.01 |

### Melee

Emperor's Children units against a squad of 5 Terminators, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Flawless Blades 3 models · 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Blissblade  | 95 | 0.36 | 0.35 |
| 2 | Daemonettes 10 models · 10× Slashing claws  | 100 | 0.29 | 0.29 |
| 3 | Fiends 3 models · 3× Barbed tail and dissecting claws  | 90 | 0.29 | 0.26 |
| 4 | Lucius the Eternal 1 model · 1× Blade of the Laer, 1× Lash of Torment  | 130 | 0.26 | 0.33 |
| 5 | Maulerfiend 1 model · 2× Magma cutter, 1× Maulerfiend fists  | 120 | 0.25 | 0.30 |
| 6 | Chaos Terminators 5 models · 3× Combi-bolter, 1× Reaper autocannon, 1× Chainfist, 3× Power fist, 1× Paired accursed weapons  | 155 | 0.21 | 0.33 |
| 7 | Keeper of Secrets 1 model · 1× Living whip, 1× Phantasmagoria, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Witstealer sword  | 265 | 0.21 | 0.55 |
| 8 | Seekers 5 models · 5× Slashing claws, 5× Lashing tongues  | 85 | 0.21 | 0.18 |
| 9 | Daemon Prince of Slaanesh 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 165 | 0.20 | 0.33 |
| 10 | Shalaxi Helbane 1 model · 1× Lash of Slaanesh, 1× Pavane of Slaanesh, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Soulpiercer  | 315 | 0.20 | 0.62 |
| 11 | Lord Exultant 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Phoenix power spear, 1× Rapture lash  | 95 | 0.19 | 0.18 |
| 12 | Daemon Prince of Slaanesh with Wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 205 | 0.17 | 0.34 |
| 13 | Sorcerer 1 model · 1× Agonising Energies, 1× Force weapon  | 55 | 0.15 | 0.09 |
| 14 | Fulgrim 1 model · 1× Malefic lash, 1× Daemonic blades, 1× Serpentine tail  | 340 | 0.14 | 0.49 |
| 15 | Infractors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 4× Bolt pistol, 1× Rapture lash, 4× Duelling sabre  | 95 | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| 16 | Chaos Spawn 2 models · 2× Hideous Mutations  | 70 | 0.10 | 0.07 |
| 17 | Defiler 1 model · 1× Ectoplasma destructor, 2× Excruciator cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.09 | 0.31 |
| 18 | Tormentors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 2× Boltgun, 1× Meltagun, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Power sword, 4× Close combat weapon  | 85 | 0.07 | 0.06 |
| 19 | Heldrake † 1 model · 1× Hades autocannon, 1× Heldrake claws  | 175 | 0.07 | 0.12 |
| 20 | Noise Marines 6 models · 4× Sonic blaster, 2× Blastmaster, 6× Close combat weapon  | 160 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| 21 | Lord Kakophonist 1 model · 3× Screamer pistol, 1× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| 22 | Chaos Rhino 1 model · 2× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 70 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 23 | Chaos Land Raider 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Soulshatter lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 210 | 0.01 | 0.02 |

[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

Emperor's Children units against an Impulsor, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Maulerfiend 1 model · 2× Magma cutter, 1× Maulerfiend fists  | 120 | 0.34 | 0.41 |
| 2 | Chaos Land Raider 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Soulshatter lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 210 | 0.32 | 0.67 |
| 3 | Lord Kakophonist 1 model · 3× Screamer pistol, 1× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.32 | 0.22 |
| 4 | Defiler 1 model · 1× Ectoplasma destructor, 2× Excruciator cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.29 | 0.94 |
| 5 | Noise Marines 6 models · 4× Sonic blaster, 2× Blastmaster, 6× Close combat weapon  | 160 | 0.26 | 0.41 |
| 6 | Tormentors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 2× Boltgun, 1× Meltagun, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Power sword, 4× Close combat weapon  | 85 | 0.17 | 0.14 |
| 7 | Sorcerer 1 model · 1× Agonising Energies, 1× Force weapon  | 55 | 0.12 | 0.07 |
| 8 | Shalaxi Helbane 1 model · 1× Lash of Slaanesh, 1× Pavane of Slaanesh, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Soulpiercer  | 315 | 0.10 | 0.33 |
| 9 | Keeper of Secrets 1 model · 1× Living whip, 1× Phantasmagoria, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Witstealer sword  | 265 | 0.10 | 0.27 |
| 10 | Fulgrim 1 model · 1× Malefic lash, 1× Daemonic blades, 1× Serpentine tail  | 340 | 0.07 | 0.24 |
| 11 | Heldrake † 1 model · 1× Hades autocannon, 1× Heldrake claws  | 175 | 0.07 | 0.12 |
| 12 | Chaos Terminators 5 models · 3× Combi-bolter, 1× Reaper autocannon, 1× Chainfist, 3× Power fist, 1× Paired accursed weapons  | 155 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| 13 | Chaos Rhino 1 model · 2× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 70 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| 14 | Daemon Prince of Slaanesh 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 165 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| 15 | Daemon Prince of Slaanesh with Wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 205 | 0.04 | 0.08 |
| 16 | Infractors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 4× Bolt pistol, 1× Rapture lash, 4× Duelling sabre  | 95 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| 17 | Flawless Blades 3 models · 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Blissblade  | 95 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 18 | Lord Exultant 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Phoenix power spear, 1× Rapture lash  | 95 | <0.01 | <0.01 |

### Melee

Emperor's Children units against an Impulsor, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Flawless Blades 3 models · 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Blissblade  | 95 | 0.93 | 0.89 |
| 2 | Fiends 3 models · 3× Barbed tail and dissecting claws  | 90 | 0.55 | 0.50 |
| 3 | Maulerfiend 1 model · 2× Magma cutter, 1× Maulerfiend fists  | 120 | 0.52 | 0.62 |
| 4 | Chaos Terminators 5 models · 3× Combi-bolter, 1× Reaper autocannon, 1× Chainfist, 3× Power fist, 1× Paired accursed weapons  | 155 | 0.31 | 0.47 |
| 5 | Daemonettes 10 models · 10× Slashing claws  | 100 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| 6 | Shalaxi Helbane 1 model · 1× Lash of Slaanesh, 1× Pavane of Slaanesh, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Soulpiercer  | 315 | 0.30 | 0.94 |
| 7 | Lucius the Eternal 1 model · 1× Blade of the Laer, 1× Lash of Torment  | 130 | 0.29 | 0.37 |
| 8 | Seekers 5 models · 5× Slashing claws, 5× Lashing tongues  | 85 | 0.27 | 0.23 |
| 9 | Fulgrim 1 model · 1× Malefic lash, 1× Daemonic blades, 1× Serpentine tail  | 340 | 0.27 | 0.90 |
| 10 | Chaos Spawn 2 models · 2× Hideous Mutations  | 70 | 0.23 | 0.16 |
| 11 | Defiler 1 model · 1× Ectoplasma destructor, 2× Excruciator cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.23 | 0.76 |
| 12 | Sorcerer 1 model · 1× Agonising Energies, 1× Force weapon  | 55 | 0.20 | 0.11 |
| 13 | Lord Exultant 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Phoenix power spear, 1× Rapture lash  | 95 | 0.20 | 0.19 |
| 14 | Keeper of Secrets 1 model · 1× Living whip, 1× Phantasmagoria, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Witstealer sword  | 265 | 0.20 | 0.52 |
| 15 | Daemon Prince of Slaanesh 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 165 | 0.18 | 0.30 |
| 16 | Daemon Prince of Slaanesh with Wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 205 | 0.15 | 0.30 |
| 17 | Infractors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 4× Bolt pistol, 1× Rapture lash, 4× Duelling sabre  | 95 | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| 18 | Tormentors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 2× Boltgun, 1× Meltagun, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Power sword, 4× Close combat weapon  | 85 | 0.11 | 0.09 |
| 19 | Heldrake † 1 model · 1× Hades autocannon, 1× Heldrake claws  | 175 | 0.09 | 0.15 |
| 20 | Noise Marines 6 models · 4× Sonic blaster, 2× Blastmaster, 6× Close combat weapon  | 160 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| 21 | Lord Kakophonist 1 model · 3× Screamer pistol, 1× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| 22 | Chaos Rhino 1 model · 2× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 70 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 23 | Chaos Land Raider 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Soulshatter lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 210 | 0.01 | 0.03 |

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

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## 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

Emperor's Children units against a Leman Russ Battle Tank, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Defiler 1 model · 1× Ectoplasma destructor, 2× Excruciator cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.23 | 0.77 |
| 2 | Chaos Land Raider 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Soulshatter lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 210 | 0.21 | 0.43 |
| 3 | Maulerfiend 1 model · 2× Magma cutter, 1× Maulerfiend fists  | 120 | 0.17 | 0.20 |
| 4 | Noise Marines 6 models · 4× Sonic blaster, 2× Blastmaster, 6× Close combat weapon  | 160 | 0.11 | 0.17 |
| 5 | Lord Kakophonist 1 model · 3× Screamer pistol, 1× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.09 | 0.06 |
| 6 | Tormentors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 2× Boltgun, 1× Meltagun, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Power sword, 4× Close combat weapon  | 85 | 0.08 | 0.07 |
| 7 | Keeper of Secrets 1 model · 1× Living whip, 1× Phantasmagoria, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Witstealer sword  | 265 | 0.07 | 0.18 |
| 8 | Shalaxi Helbane 1 model · 1× Lash of Slaanesh, 1× Pavane of Slaanesh, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Soulpiercer  | 315 | 0.06 | 0.19 |
| 9 | Fulgrim 1 model · 1× Malefic lash, 1× Daemonic blades, 1× Serpentine tail  | 340 | 0.05 | 0.16 |
| 10 | Chaos Terminators 5 models · 3× Combi-bolter, 1× Reaper autocannon, 1× Chainfist, 3× Power fist, 1× Paired accursed weapons  | 155 | 0.04 | 0.07 |
| 11 | Heldrake † 1 model · 1× Hades autocannon, 1× Heldrake claws  | 175 | 0.04 | 0.07 |
| 12 | Sorcerer 1 model · 1× Agonising Energies, 1× Force weapon  | 55 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| 13 | Infractors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 4× Bolt pistol, 1× Rapture lash, 4× Duelling sabre  | 95 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 14 | Chaos Rhino 1 model · 2× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 70 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 15 | Daemon Prince of Slaanesh 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 165 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| 16 | Daemon Prince of Slaanesh with Wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 205 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| 17 | Flawless Blades 3 models · 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Blissblade  | 95 | <0.01 | <0.01 |
| 18 | Lord Exultant 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Phoenix power spear, 1× Rapture lash  | 95 | <0.01 | <0.01 |

### Melee

Emperor's Children units against a Leman Russ Battle Tank, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Flawless Blades 3 models · 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Blissblade  | 95 | 0.71 | 0.67 |
| 2 | Maulerfiend 1 model · 2× Magma cutter, 1× Maulerfiend fists  | 120 | 0.36 | 0.44 |
| 3 | Fiends 3 models · 3× Barbed tail and dissecting claws  | 90 | 0.28 | 0.26 |
| 4 | Shalaxi Helbane 1 model · 1× Lash of Slaanesh, 1× Pavane of Slaanesh, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Soulpiercer  | 315 | 0.26 | 0.83 |
| 5 | Daemonettes 10 models · 10× Slashing claws  | 100 | 0.26 | 0.26 |
| 6 | Fulgrim 1 model · 1× Malefic lash, 1× Daemonic blades, 1× Serpentine tail  | 340 | 0.23 | 0.77 |
| 7 | Lucius the Eternal 1 model · 1× Blade of the Laer, 1× Lash of Torment  | 130 | 0.20 | 0.26 |
| 8 | Seekers 5 models · 5× Slashing claws, 5× Lashing tongues  | 85 | 0.18 | 0.15 |
| 9 | Defiler 1 model · 1× Ectoplasma destructor, 2× Excruciator cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.18 | 0.59 |
| 10 | Chaos Terminators 5 models · 3× Combi-bolter, 1× Reaper autocannon, 1× Chainfist, 3× Power fist, 1× Paired accursed weapons  | 155 | 0.17 | 0.26 |
| 11 | Keeper of Secrets 1 model · 1× Living whip, 1× Phantasmagoria, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Witstealer sword  | 265 | 0.14 | 0.37 |
| 12 | Lord Exultant 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Phoenix power spear, 1× Rapture lash  | 95 | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| 13 | Sorcerer 1 model · 1× Agonising Energies, 1× Force weapon  | 55 | 0.13 | 0.07 |
| 14 | Daemon Prince of Slaanesh 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 165 | 0.12 | 0.19 |
| 15 | Daemon Prince of Slaanesh with Wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 205 | 0.09 | 0.19 |
| 16 | Infractors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 4× Bolt pistol, 1× Rapture lash, 4× Duelling sabre  | 95 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
| 17 | Chaos Spawn 2 models · 2× Hideous Mutations  | 70 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| 18 | Heldrake † 1 model · 1× Hades autocannon, 1× Heldrake claws  | 175 | 0.07 | 0.12 |
| 19 | Tormentors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 2× Boltgun, 1× Meltagun, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Power sword, 4× Close combat weapon  | 85 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| 20 | Noise Marines 6 models · 4× Sonic blaster, 2× Blastmaster, 6× Close combat weapon  | 160 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| 21 | Lord Kakophonist 1 model · 3× Screamer pistol, 1× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 22 | Chaos Rhino 1 model · 2× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 70 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 23 | Chaos Land Raider 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Soulshatter lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 210 | 0.01 | 0.01 |

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

23 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

Emperor's Children units against an Exocrine, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Defiler 1 model · 1× Ectoplasma destructor, 2× Excruciator cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.26 | 0.84 |
| 2 | Chaos Land Raider 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Soulshatter lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 210 | 0.25 | 0.53 |
| 3 | Maulerfiend 1 model · 2× Magma cutter, 1× Maulerfiend fists  | 120 | 0.18 | 0.22 |
| 4 | Noise Marines 6 models · 4× Sonic blaster, 2× Blastmaster, 6× Close combat weapon  | 160 | 0.14 | 0.22 |
| 5 | Lord Kakophonist 1 model · 3× Screamer pistol, 1× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.13 | 0.09 |
| 6 | Tormentors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 2× Boltgun, 1× Meltagun, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Power sword, 4× Close combat weapon  | 85 | 0.10 | 0.09 |
| 7 | Keeper of Secrets 1 model · 1× Living whip, 1× Phantasmagoria, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Witstealer sword  | 265 | 0.08 | 0.22 |
| 8 | Shalaxi Helbane 1 model · 1× Lash of Slaanesh, 1× Pavane of Slaanesh, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Soulpiercer  | 315 | 0.07 | 0.23 |
| 9 | Fulgrim 1 model · 1× Malefic lash, 1× Daemonic blades, 1× Serpentine tail  | 340 | 0.06 | 0.20 |
| 10 | Heldrake † 1 model · 1× Hades autocannon, 1× Heldrake claws  | 175 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| 11 | Sorcerer 1 model · 1× Agonising Energies, 1× Force weapon  | 55 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| 12 | Chaos Terminators 5 models · 3× Combi-bolter, 1× Reaper autocannon, 1× Chainfist, 3× Power fist, 1× Paired accursed weapons  | 155 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| 13 | Chaos Rhino 1 model · 2× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 70 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| 14 | Infractors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 4× Bolt pistol, 1× Rapture lash, 4× Duelling sabre  | 95 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 15 | Daemon Prince of Slaanesh 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 165 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| 16 | Daemon Prince of Slaanesh with Wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 205 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| 17 | Flawless Blades 3 models · 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Blissblade  | 95 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 18 | Lord Exultant 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Phoenix power spear, 1× Rapture lash  | 95 | <0.01 | <0.01 |

### Melee

Emperor's Children units against an Exocrine, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Flawless Blades 3 models · 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Blissblade  | 95 | 0.80 | 0.76 |
| 2 | Maulerfiend 1 model · 2× Magma cutter, 1× Maulerfiend fists  | 120 | 0.46 | 0.55 |
| 3 | Lucius the Eternal 1 model · 1× Blade of the Laer, 1× Lash of Torment  | 130 | 0.43 | 0.57 |
| 4 | Shalaxi Helbane 1 model · 1× Lash of Slaanesh, 1× Pavane of Slaanesh, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Soulpiercer  | 315 | 0.29 | 0.91 |
| 5 | Fiends 3 models · 3× Barbed tail and dissecting claws  | 90 | 0.27 | 0.24 |
| 6 | Fulgrim 1 model · 1× Malefic lash, 1× Daemonic blades, 1× Serpentine tail  | 340 | 0.25 | 0.86 |
| 7 | Daemonettes 10 models · 10× Slashing claws  | 100 | 0.24 | 0.24 |
| 8 | Defiler 1 model · 1× Ectoplasma destructor, 2× Excruciator cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.20 | 0.67 |
| 9 | Seekers 5 models · 5× Slashing claws, 5× Lashing tongues  | 85 | 0.20 | 0.17 |
| 10 | Chaos Terminators 5 models · 3× Combi-bolter, 1× Reaper autocannon, 1× Chainfist, 3× Power fist, 1× Paired accursed weapons  | 155 | 0.18 | 0.28 |
| 11 | Keeper of Secrets 1 model · 1× Living whip, 1× Phantasmagoria, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Witstealer sword  | 265 | 0.16 | 0.43 |
| 12 | Lord Exultant 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Phoenix power spear, 1× Rapture lash  | 95 | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| 13 | Sorcerer 1 model · 1× Agonising Energies, 1× Force weapon  | 55 | 0.15 | 0.08 |
| 14 | Daemon Prince of Slaanesh 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 165 | 0.14 | 0.24 |
| 15 | Daemon Prince of Slaanesh with Wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 205 | 0.12 | 0.24 |
| 16 | Infractors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 4× Bolt pistol, 1× Rapture lash, 4× Duelling sabre  | 95 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| 17 | Chaos Spawn 2 models · 2× Hideous Mutations  | 70 | 0.09 | 0.06 |
| 18 | Heldrake † 1 model · 1× Hades autocannon, 1× Heldrake claws  | 175 | 0.07 | 0.12 |
| 19 | Tormentors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 2× Boltgun, 1× Meltagun, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Power sword, 4× Close combat weapon  | 85 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| 20 | Lord Kakophonist 1 model · 3× Screamer pistol, 1× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| 21 | Noise Marines 6 models · 4× Sonic blaster, 2× Blastmaster, 6× Close combat weapon  | 160 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| 22 | Chaos Rhino 1 model · 2× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 70 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 23 | Chaos Land Raider 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Soulshatter lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 210 | 0.01 | 0.02 |

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

23 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

Emperor's Children units against a Knight Paladin, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Defiler 1 model · 1× Ectoplasma destructor, 2× Excruciator cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.15 | 0.51 |
| 2 | Chaos Land Raider 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Soulshatter lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 210 | 0.12 | 0.24 |
| 3 | Noise Marines 6 models · 4× Sonic blaster, 2× Blastmaster, 6× Close combat weapon  | 160 | 0.08 | 0.12 |
| 4 | Lord Kakophonist 1 model · 3× Screamer pistol, 1× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| 5 | Maulerfiend 1 model · 2× Magma cutter, 1× Maulerfiend fists  | 120 | 0.06 | 0.08 |
| 6 | Keeper of Secrets 1 model · 1× Living whip, 1× Phantasmagoria, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Witstealer sword  | 265 | 0.04 | 0.12 |
| 7 | Tormentors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 2× Boltgun, 1× Meltagun, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Power sword, 4× Close combat weapon  | 85 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| 8 | Shalaxi Helbane 1 model · 1× Lash of Slaanesh, 1× Pavane of Slaanesh, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Soulpiercer  | 315 | 0.04 | 0.12 |
| 9 | Fulgrim 1 model · 1× Malefic lash, 1× Daemonic blades, 1× Serpentine tail  | 340 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| 10 | Heldrake † 1 model · 1× Hades autocannon, 1× Heldrake claws  | 175 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| 11 | Chaos Terminators 5 models · 3× Combi-bolter, 1× Reaper autocannon, 1× Chainfist, 3× Power fist, 1× Paired accursed weapons  | 155 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| 12 | Sorcerer 1 model · 1× Agonising Energies, 1× Force weapon  | 55 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 13 | Chaos Rhino 1 model · 2× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 70 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 14 | Infractors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 4× Bolt pistol, 1× Rapture lash, 4× Duelling sabre  | 95 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 15 | Daemon Prince of Slaanesh 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 165 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| 16 | Daemon Prince of Slaanesh with Wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 205 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| 17 | Flawless Blades 3 models · 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Blissblade  | 95 | <0.01 | <0.01 |
| 18 | Lord Exultant 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Phoenix power spear, 1× Rapture lash  | 95 | <0.01 | <0.01 |

### Melee

Emperor's Children units against a Knight Paladin, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Flawless Blades 3 models · 3× Bolt pistol, 3× Blissblade  | 95 | 0.45 | 0.43 |
| 2 | Maulerfiend 1 model · 2× Magma cutter, 1× Maulerfiend fists  | 120 | 0.26 | 0.31 |
| 3 | Lucius the Eternal 1 model · 1× Blade of the Laer, 1× Lash of Torment  | 130 | 0.24 | 0.31 |
| 4 | Shalaxi Helbane 1 model · 1× Lash of Slaanesh, 1× Pavane of Slaanesh, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Soulpiercer  | 315 | 0.22 | 0.68 |
| 5 | Fulgrim 1 model · 1× Malefic lash, 1× Daemonic blades, 1× Serpentine tail  | 340 | 0.17 | 0.59 |
| 6 | Fiends 3 models · 3× Barbed tail and dissecting claws  | 90 | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| 7 | Daemonettes 10 models · 10× Slashing claws  | 100 | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| 8 | Defiler 1 model · 1× Ectoplasma destructor, 2× Excruciator cannon, 2× Heavy reaper autocannon, 1× Shearing claws  | 330 | 0.12 | 0.40 |
| 9 | Chaos Terminators 5 models · 3× Combi-bolter, 1× Reaper autocannon, 1× Chainfist, 3× Power fist, 1× Paired accursed weapons  | 155 | 0.12 | 0.18 |
| 10 | Seekers 5 models · 5× Slashing claws, 5× Lashing tongues  | 85 | 0.11 | 0.09 |
| 11 | Keeper of Secrets 1 model · 1× Living whip, 1× Phantasmagoria, 1× Snapping claws, 1× Witstealer sword  | 265 | 0.09 | 0.24 |
| 12 | Lord Exultant 1 model · 1× Bolt pistol, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Phoenix power spear, 1× Rapture lash  | 95 | 0.09 | 0.08 |
| 13 | Sorcerer 1 model · 1× Agonising Energies, 1× Force weapon  | 55 | 0.08 | 0.04 |
| 14 | Daemon Prince of Slaanesh 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 165 | 0.08 | 0.13 |
| 15 | Daemon Prince of Slaanesh with Wings 1 model · 1× Infernal cannon, 1× Hellforged weapons  | 205 | 0.06 | 0.13 |
| 16 | Infractors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 4× Bolt pistol, 1× Rapture lash, 4× Duelling sabre  | 95 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| 17 | Chaos Spawn 2 models · 2× Hideous Mutations  | 70 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| 18 | Heldrake † 1 model · 1× Hades autocannon, 1× Heldrake claws  | 175 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| 19 | Tormentors 5 models · 1× Plasma pistol, 2× Boltgun, 1× Meltagun, 1× Plasma gun, 1× Power sword, 4× Close combat weapon  | 85 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| 20 | Noise Marines 6 models · 4× Sonic blaster, 2× Blastmaster, 6× Close combat weapon  | 160 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| 21 | Lord Kakophonist 1 model · 3× Screamer pistol, 1× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 22 | Chaos Rhino 1 model · 2× Combi-bolter, 1× Havoc launcher, 1× Armoured tracks  | 70 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 23 | Chaos Land Raider 1 model · 1× Combi-weapon, 1× Havoc launcher, 2× Soulshatter lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 210 | 0.01 | 0.01 |

[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 Emperor's Children unit against hordes in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Daemonettes: 0.59 squads of 20 Cadians per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Infractors and Seekers. Scored against a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

What is the best Emperor's Children unit against elite infantry in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Flawless Blades: 0.36 squads of 5 Terminators per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Daemonettes and Fiends. Scored against a squad of 5 Terminators, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

What is the best Emperor's Children unit against light vehicles in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Flawless Blades: 0.93 Impulsors per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Fiends and Maulerfiend. Scored against an Impulsor, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

What is the best Emperor's Children unit against tanks in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Flawless Blades: 0.71 Leman Russes per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Maulerfiend and Fiends. Scored against a Leman Russ Battle Tank, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

What is the best Emperor's Children unit against monsters in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Flawless Blades: 0.80 Exocrines per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Maulerfiend and Lucius the Eternal. Scored against an Exocrine, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

What is the best Emperor's Children unit against Knights in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Flawless Blades: 0.45 Knight Paladins per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Maulerfiend and Lucius the Eternal. Scored against a Knight Paladin, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.