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

> Genestealer Cults 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 Genestealer Cults units: Every Genestealer Cults 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: Reductus Saboteur · 0.52 of a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops per 100 points Melee: Death Riders · 0.79 of a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops per 100 points

[Against elite infantry](#elite)

Shooting: Baneblade · 0.19 of a squad of 5 Terminators per 100 points Melee: Trygon · 0.38 of a squad of 5 Terminators per 100 points

[Against light vehicles](#light)

Shooting: Krieg Heavy Weapons Squad · 0.46 of an Impulsor per 100 points Melee: Acolyte Hybrids with Autopistols · 0.68 of an Impulsor per 100 points

[Against tanks](#tank)

Shooting: Leman Russ Vanquisher · 0.26 of a Leman Russ Battle Tank per 100 points Melee: Acolyte Hybrids with Autopistols · 0.41 of a Leman Russ Battle Tank per 100 points

[Against monsters](#monster)

Shooting: Leman Russ Vanquisher · 0.29 of an Exocrine per 100 points Melee: Abominant · 0.46 of an Exocrine per 100 points

[Against Knights](#knight)

Shooting: Baneblade · 0.14 of a Knight Paladin per 100 points Melee: Acolyte Hybrids with Autopistols · 0.27 of a Knight Paladin per 100 points

89 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

Genestealer Cults units against a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Reductus Saboteur 1 model · 1× Demolition charges, 1× Remote explosives, 1× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.52 | 0.37 |
| 2 | Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers 5 models · 5× Hand flamer, 1× Leader's bio-weapons, 4× Cult claws and knife  | 75 | 0.45 | 0.34 |
| 3 | Krieg Heavy Weapons Squad † 4 models · 3× Krieg heavy flamer, 4× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.41 | 0.29 |
| 4 | Hybrid Metamorphs 10 models · 9× Hand flamer, 1× Leader's Bio-weapons, 9× Metamorph mutations  | 140 | 0.37 | 0.52 |
| 5 | Taurox Prime † 1 model · 1× Storm bolter, 1× Taurox battle cannon, 1× Twin Taurox hot-shot volley gun, 1× Armoured tracks  | 75 | 0.37 | 0.28 |
| 6 | Field Ordnance Battery † 2 models · 2× Lasgun, 2× Malleus rocket launcher, 2× Battery close combat weapons  | 90 | 0.37 | 0.33 |
| 7 | Hellhound † 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Heavy flamer, 1× Inferno cannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 115 | 0.35 | 0.41 |
| 8 | Kelermorph 1 model · 1× Liberator autostubs, 1× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.35 | 0.21 |
| 9 | Deathstrike † 1 model · 1× Deathstrike Missile, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 125 | 0.35 | 0.43 |
| 10 | Neophyte Hybrids 20 models · 12× Hybrid firearm, 2× Mining laser, 2× Seismic cannon, 2× Webber, 2× Grenade launcher, 20× Close combat weapon  | 135 | 0.30 | 0.41 |
| 11 | Primaris Psyker † 1 model · 1× Psychic maelstrom - witchfire, 1× Force weapon  | 60 | 0.28 | 0.17 |
| 12 | Atalan Jackals 5 models · 3× Atalan small arms, 1× Grenade launcher, 1× Atalan incinerator, 3× Close combat weapon, 2× Atalan power weapon  | 85 | 0.27 | 0.23 |
| 13 | Leman Russ Punisher † 1 model · 1× Punisher gatling cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 130 | 0.25 | 0.33 |
| 14 | Chimera † 1 model · 1× Lasgun array, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Multi-laser, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 75 | 0.24 | 0.18 |
| 15 | Goliath Rockgrinder 1 model · 1× Demolition charge cache, 1× Heavy mining laser, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Drilldozer blade  | 110 | 0.24 | 0.26 |
| 16 | Basilisk † 1 model · 1× Earthshaker cannon, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 115 | 0.24 | 0.27 |
| 17 | Hippogriff AFV † 1 model · 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Vigilator cannon, 1× Armoured hull  | 70 | 0.24 | 0.17 |
| 18 | Goliath Truck 1 model · 1× Demolition charge cache, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Twin autocannon  | 75 | 0.24 | 0.18 |
| 19 | Hellhammer † 1 model · 1× Hellhammer cannon, 1× Coaxial autocannon, 1× Demolisher cannon, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 385 | 0.23 | 0.90 |
| 20 | Wyvern † 1 model · 1× Wyvern quad stormshard mortar, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 95 | 0.23 | 0.22 |
| 21 | Catachan Heavy Weapons Squad † 3 models · 3× Heavy bolter, 3× Lasgun, 3× Weapons team close combat weapons  | 70 | 0.22 | 0.15 |
| 22 | Baneblade † 1 model · 1× Baneblade cannon, 1× Coaxial autocannon, 1× Demolisher cannon, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 415 | 0.21 | 0.89 |
| 23 | Stormlord † 1 model · 1× Vulcan mega-bolter, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Lascannon, 1× Heavy stubber, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 395 | 0.21 | 0.82 |
| 24 | Achilles Ridgerunners 1 model · 1× Twin heavy stubber, 1× Heavy mortar, 1× Armoured hull  | 95 | 0.20 | 0.19 |
| 25 | Cadian Heavy Weapons Squad † 3 models · 3× Heavy bolter, 3× Weapons team close combat weapons  | 65 | 0.19 | 0.13 |
| 26 | Banehammer † 1 model · 1× Tremor cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 385 | 0.17 | 0.64 |
| 27 | Leman Russ Executioner † 1 model · 1× Executioner plasma cannon - standard, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 145 | 0.17 | 0.24 |
| 28 | Leman Russ Eradicator † 1 model · 1× Eradicator nova cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 145 | 0.16 | 0.23 |
| 29 | Stormsword † 1 model · 1× Stormsword siege cannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Lascannon, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 430 | 0.15 | 0.66 |
| 30 | Banesword † 1 model · 1× Quake cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 415 | 0.15 | 0.63 |

### Melee

Genestealer Cults units against a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Death Riders † 5 models · 5× Death Rider lascarbine, 5× Steed's savage claws, 5× Frag lance, 5× Power sabre  | 60 | 0.79 | 0.48 |
| 2 | Purestrain Genestealers 5 models · 5× Cult claws and talons  | 75 | 0.74 | 0.56 |
| 3 | Attilan Rough Riders † 5 models · 5× Lasgun, 5× Hunting lance - frag tip, 5× Steed's hooves, 1× Power sabre  | 60 | 0.68 | 0.41 |
| 4 | Von Ryan's Leapers 3 models · 3× Leaper's talons  | 55 | 0.61 | 0.33 |
| 5 | Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers 5 models · 5× Hand flamer, 1× Leader's bio-weapons, 4× Cult claws and knife  | 75 | 0.52 | 0.39 |
| 6 | Acolyte Hybrids with Autopistols 5 models · 1× Autopistol, 1× Leader's Bio-weapons, 1× Cult claws and knife, 3× Heavy mining tool  | 65 | 0.46 | 0.30 |
| 7 | Hybrid Metamorphs 10 models · 9× Hand flamer, 1× Leader's Bio-weapons, 9× Metamorph mutations  | 140 | 0.42 | 0.59 |
| 8 | Hyperadapted Raveners 5 models · 1× Venom bolt, 1× Prime claws and talons, 4× Ravener heavy claws and talons  | 165 | 0.40 | 0.67 |
| 9 | Locus 1 model · 1× Locus blades  | 35 | 0.40 | 0.14 |
| 10 | The Red Terror 1 model · 1× Gaping maw, 1× Scything talons  | 120 | 0.37 | 0.45 |
| 11 | Mawloc † 1 model · 1× Distendible jaw, 1× Mawloc scything talons  | 130 | 0.36 | 0.46 |
| 12 | Raveners † 5 models · 5× Ravener claws and talons  | 125 | 0.35 | 0.44 |
| 13 | Lictor 1 model · 1× Lictor claws and talons  | 60 | 0.35 | 0.21 |
| 14 | Primus 1 model · 1× Scoped needle pistol, 1× Cult bonesword, 1× Toxin injector claw  | 60 | 0.31 | 0.19 |
| 15 | Aberrants 10 models · 10× Aberrant weapons  | 280 | 0.30 | 0.83 |
| 16 | Sanctus 1 model · 1× Sanctus bio-dagger  | 60 | 0.28 | 0.17 |
| 17 | Winged Tyranid Prime † 1 model · 1× Prime talons  | 65 | 0.27 | 0.18 |
| 18 | Deathleaper 1 model · 1× Lictor claws and talons  | 80 | 0.26 | 0.21 |
| 19 | Neurolictor 1 model · 1× Piercing claws and talons  | 80 | 0.26 | 0.21 |
| 20 | Parasite of Mortrex 1 model · 1× Barbed ovipositor, 1× Clawed limbs  | 65 | 0.26 | 0.17 |
| 21 | Patriarch 1 model · 1× Patriarch's claws  | 80 | 0.25 | 0.20 |
| 22 | Trygon † 1 model · 1× Bio-electric pulse, 1× Trygon scything talons  | 135 | 0.25 | 0.33 |
| 23 | Krieg Command Squad † 6 models · 1× Plasma pistol - standard, 6× Laspistol, 1× Power weapon, 5× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.22 | 0.13 |
| 24 | Goliath Rockgrinder 1 model · 1× Demolition charge cache, 1× Heavy mining laser, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Drilldozer blade  | 110 | 0.20 | 0.22 |
| 25 | Kasrkin † 10 models · 9× Hot-shot lasgun, 9× Close combat weapon, 1× Chainsword  | 105 | 0.18 | 0.18 |
| 26 | Krieg Combat Engineers † 5 models · 5× Autopistol, 5× Trench club  | 65 | 0.17 | 0.11 |
| 27 | Cadian Command Squad † 5 models · 4× Lasgun, 1× Chainsword, 4× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| 28 | Acolyte Iconward 1 model · 1× Autopistol, 1× Cult claws  | 50 | 0.15 | 0.07 |
| 29 | Cadian Shock Troops † 10 models · 9× Lasgun, 9× Close combat weapon, 1× Chainsword  | 70 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| 30 | Death Korps of Krieg † 10 models · 9× Lasgun, 9× Close combat weapon, 1× Chainsword  | 70 | 0.14 | 0.10 |

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

89 units

## Against elite infantry

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

### Shooting

Genestealer Cults units against a squad of 5 Terminators, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Baneblade † 1 model · 1× Baneblade cannon, 1× Coaxial autocannon, 1× Demolisher cannon, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 415 | 0.19 | 0.80 |
| 2 | Reductus Saboteur 1 model · 1× Demolition charges, 1× Remote explosives, 1× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.19 | 0.13 |
| 3 | Kelermorph 1 model · 1× Liberator autostubs, 1× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.18 | 0.11 |
| 4 | Krieg Heavy Weapons Squad † 4 models · 3× Krieg heavy flamer, 4× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.18 | 0.13 |
| 5 | Deathstrike † 1 model · 1× Deathstrike Missile, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 125 | 0.17 | 0.21 |
| 6 | Hydra † 1 model · 1× Hydra autocannon, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 90 | 0.16 | 0.14 |
| 7 | Banehammer † 1 model · 1× Tremor cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 385 | 0.16 | 0.60 |
| 8 | Hellhammer † 1 model · 1× Hellhammer cannon, 1× Coaxial autocannon, 1× Demolisher cannon, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 385 | 0.15 | 0.59 |
| 9 | Hellhound † 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Heavy flamer, 1× Inferno cannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 115 | 0.15 | 0.18 |
| 10 | Goliath Truck 1 model · 1× Demolition charge cache, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Twin autocannon  | 75 | 0.15 | 0.11 |
| 11 | Leman Russ Battle Tank † 1 model · 1× Leman Russ battle cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 160 | 0.15 | 0.24 |
| 12 | Taurox Prime † 1 model · 1× Storm bolter, 1× Taurox battle cannon, 1× Twin Taurox hot-shot volley gun, 1× Armoured tracks  | 75 | 0.15 | 0.11 |
| 13 | Manticore † 1 model · 1× Storm eagle rockets, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 150 | 0.15 | 0.22 |
| 14 | Basilisk † 1 model · 1× Earthshaker cannon, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 115 | 0.14 | 0.16 |
| 15 | Banesword † 1 model · 1× Quake cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 415 | 0.14 | 0.58 |
| 16 | Stormsword † 1 model · 1× Stormsword siege cannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Lascannon, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 430 | 0.14 | 0.60 |
| 17 | Goliath Rockgrinder 1 model · 1× Demolition charge cache, 1× Heavy mining laser, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Drilldozer blade  | 110 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| 18 | Leman Russ Punisher † 1 model · 1× Punisher gatling cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 130 | 0.14 | 0.18 |
| 19 | Leman Russ Demolisher † 1 model · 1× Demolisher battle cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 160 | 0.13 | 0.21 |
| 20 | Leman Russ Commander † 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Leman Russ battle cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 195 | 0.13 | 0.25 |
| 21 | Neophyte Hybrids 20 models · 12× Hybrid firearm, 2× Mining laser, 2× Seismic cannon, 2× Webber, 2× Grenade launcher, 20× Close combat weapon  | 135 | 0.12 | 0.16 |
| 22 | Leman Russ Executioner † 1 model · 1× Executioner plasma cannon - standard, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 145 | 0.12 | 0.17 |
| 23 | Doomhammer † 1 model · 1× Magma cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 380 | 0.11 | 0.40 |
| 24 | Chimera † 1 model · 1× Lasgun array, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Multi-laser, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 75 | 0.10 | 0.08 |
| 25 | Stormlord † 1 model · 1× Vulcan mega-bolter, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Lascannon, 1× Heavy stubber, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 395 | 0.10 | 0.40 |
| 26 | Leman Russ Eradicator † 1 model · 1× Eradicator nova cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 145 | 0.10 | 0.14 |
| 27 | Taurox † 1 model · 1× Twin autocannon, 1× Storm bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 65 | 0.10 | 0.06 |
| 28 | Rogal Dorn Battle Tank † 1 model · 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Twin battle cannon, 1× Castigator gatling cannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 260 | 0.09 | 0.25 |
| 29 | Leman Russ Exterminator † 1 model · 1× Exterminator autocannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 160 | 0.09 | 0.15 |
| 30 | Cadian Heavy Weapons Squad † 3 models · 3× Heavy bolter, 3× Weapons team close combat weapons  | 65 | 0.09 | 0.06 |

### Melee

Genestealer Cults units against a squad of 5 Terminators, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Trygon † 1 model · 1× Bio-electric pulse, 1× Trygon scything talons  | 135 | 0.38 | 0.52 |
| 2 | The Red Terror 1 model · 1× Gaping maw, 1× Scything talons  | 120 | 0.34 | 0.41 |
| 3 | Lictor 1 model · 1× Lictor claws and talons  | 60 | 0.31 | 0.18 |
| 4 | Sanctus 1 model · 1× Sanctus bio-dagger  | 60 | 0.30 | 0.18 |
| 5 | Patriarch 1 model · 1× Patriarch's claws  | 80 | 0.29 | 0.23 |
| 6 | Hyperadapted Raveners 5 models · 1× Venom bolt, 1× Prime claws and talons, 4× Ravener heavy claws and talons  | 165 | 0.26 | 0.43 |
| 7 | Acolyte Hybrids with Autopistols 5 models · 1× Autopistol, 1× Leader's Bio-weapons, 1× Cult claws and knife, 3× Heavy mining tool  | 65 | 0.25 | 0.16 |
| 8 | Purestrain Genestealers 5 models · 5× Cult claws and talons  | 75 | 0.25 | 0.19 |
| 9 | Abominant 1 model · 1× Power sledgehammer  | 85 | 0.25 | 0.21 |
| 10 | Death Riders † 5 models · 5× Death Rider lascarbine, 5× Steed's savage claws, 5× Frag lance, 5× Power sabre  | 60 | 0.24 | 0.15 |
| 11 | Winged Hive Tyrant † 1 model · 1× Tyrant talons, 1× Monstrous bonesword and lash whip  | 185 | 0.24 | 0.44 |
| 12 | Locus 1 model · 1× Locus blades  | 35 | 0.24 | 0.08 |
| 13 | Aberrants 10 models · 10× Aberrant weapons  | 280 | 0.24 | 0.67 |
| 14 | Raveners † 5 models · 5× Ravener claws and talons  | 125 | 0.23 | 0.29 |
| 15 | Mawloc † 1 model · 1× Distendible jaw, 1× Mawloc scything talons  | 130 | 0.23 | 0.30 |
| 16 | Deathleaper 1 model · 1× Lictor claws and talons  | 80 | 0.23 | 0.18 |
| 17 | Hybrid Metamorphs 10 models · 9× Hand flamer, 1× Leader's Bio-weapons, 9× Metamorph mutations  | 140 | 0.18 | 0.26 |
| 18 | Goliath Rockgrinder 1 model · 1× Demolition charge cache, 1× Heavy mining laser, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Drilldozer blade  | 110 | 0.18 | 0.20 |
| 19 | Von Ryan's Leapers 3 models · 3× Leaper's talons  | 55 | 0.17 | 0.09 |
| 20 | Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers 5 models · 5× Hand flamer, 1× Leader's bio-weapons, 4× Cult claws and knife  | 75 | 0.15 | 0.11 |
| 21 | Winged Tyranid Prime † 1 model · 1× Prime talons  | 65 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| 22 | Parasite of Mortrex 1 model · 1× Barbed ovipositor, 1× Clawed limbs  | 65 | 0.14 | 0.09 |
| 23 | Attilan Rough Riders † 5 models · 5× Lasgun, 5× Hunting lance - frag tip, 5× Steed's hooves, 1× Power sabre  | 60 | 0.14 | 0.08 |
| 24 | Primus 1 model · 1× Scoped needle pistol, 1× Cult bonesword, 1× Toxin injector claw  | 60 | 0.12 | 0.07 |
| 25 | Neurolictor 1 model · 1× Piercing claws and talons  | 80 | 0.10 | 0.08 |
| 26 | Tyrannocyte † 1 model · 1× Tyrannocyte Bio-weapons, 1× Flensing Whips  | 80 | 0.10 | 0.08 |
| 27 | Primaris Psyker † 1 model · 1× Psychic maelstrom - witchfire, 1× Force weapon  | 60 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| 28 | Magus 1 model · 1× Autopistol, 1× Force stave  | 50 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| 29 | Krieg Command Squad † 6 models · 1× Plasma pistol - standard, 6× Laspistol, 1× Power weapon, 5× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| 30 | Acolyte Iconward 1 model · 1× Autopistol, 1× Cult claws  | 50 | 0.04 | 0.02 |

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

89 units

## 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

Genestealer Cults units against an Impulsor, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Krieg Heavy Weapons Squad † 4 models · 3× Krieg heavy flamer, 4× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.46 | 0.32 |
| 2 | Leman Russ Vanquisher † 1 model · 1× Vanquisher battle cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 130 | 0.37 | 0.48 |
| 3 | Deathstrike † 1 model · 1× Deathstrike Missile, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 125 | 0.33 | 0.42 |
| 4 | Leman Russ Demolisher † 1 model · 1× Demolisher battle cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 160 | 0.30 | 0.48 |
| 5 | Hydra † 1 model · 1× Hydra autocannon, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 90 | 0.29 | 0.26 |
| 6 | Leman Russ Battle Tank † 1 model · 1× Leman Russ battle cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 160 | 0.29 | 0.46 |
| 7 | Catachan Heavy Weapons Squad † 3 models · 3× Heavy bolter, 3× Lasgun, 3× Weapons team close combat weapons  | 70 | 0.28 | 0.20 |
| 8 | Goliath Rockgrinder 1 model · 1× Demolition charge cache, 1× Heavy mining laser, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Drilldozer blade  | 110 | 0.27 | 0.30 |
| 9 | Reductus Saboteur 1 model · 1× Demolition charges, 1× Remote explosives, 1× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.26 | 0.18 |
| 10 | Chimera † 1 model · 1× Lasgun array, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Multi-laser, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 75 | 0.25 | 0.19 |
| 11 | Neophyte Hybrids 20 models · 12× Hybrid firearm, 2× Mining laser, 2× Seismic cannon, 2× Webber, 2× Grenade launcher, 20× Close combat weapon  | 135 | 0.25 | 0.33 |
| 12 | Leman Russ Commander † 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Leman Russ battle cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 195 | 0.24 | 0.48 |
| 13 | Goliath Truck 1 model · 1× Demolition charge cache, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Twin autocannon  | 75 | 0.24 | 0.18 |
| 14 | Hellhound † 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Heavy flamer, 1× Inferno cannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 115 | 0.24 | 0.28 |
| 15 | Shadowsword † 1 model · 1× Volcano cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 375 | 0.23 | 0.87 |
| 16 | Baneblade † 1 model · 1× Baneblade cannon, 1× Coaxial autocannon, 1× Demolisher cannon, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 415 | 0.23 | 0.95 |
| 17 | Hellhammer † 1 model · 1× Hellhammer cannon, 1× Coaxial autocannon, 1× Demolisher cannon, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 385 | 0.23 | 0.88 |
| 18 | Banesword † 1 model · 1× Quake cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 415 | 0.23 | 0.94 |
| 19 | Stormsword † 1 model · 1× Stormsword siege cannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Lascannon, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 430 | 0.22 | 0.96 |
| 20 | Armoured Sentinels † 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Multi-laser, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Sentinel chainsaw  | 65 | 0.22 | 0.14 |
| 21 | Doomhammer † 1 model · 1× Magma cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 380 | 0.21 | 0.82 |
| 22 | Cadian Heavy Weapons Squad † 3 models · 3× Heavy bolter, 3× Weapons team close combat weapons  | 65 | 0.21 | 0.14 |
| 23 | Banehammer † 1 model · 1× Tremor cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 385 | 0.21 | 0.80 |
| 24 | Kelermorph 1 model · 1× Liberator autostubs, 1× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.20 | 0.12 |
| 25 | Leman Russ Exterminator † 1 model · 1× Exterminator autocannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 160 | 0.20 | 0.32 |
| 26 | Scout Sentinels † 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Multi-laser, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Sentinel chainsaw  | 55 | 0.19 | 0.10 |
| 27 | Benefictus 1 model · 1× Psionic cascade, 1× Close combat weapon  | 75 | 0.19 | 0.14 |
| 28 | Stormlord † 1 model · 1× Vulcan mega-bolter, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Lascannon, 1× Heavy stubber, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 395 | 0.18 | 0.71 |
| 29 | Rogal Dorn Battle Tank † 1 model · 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Twin battle cannon, 1× Castigator gatling cannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 260 | 0.18 | 0.46 |
| 30 | Basilisk † 1 model · 1× Earthshaker cannon, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 115 | 0.17 | 0.19 |

### Melee

Genestealer Cults units against an Impulsor, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Acolyte Hybrids with Autopistols 5 models · 1× Autopistol, 1× Leader's Bio-weapons, 1× Cult claws and knife, 3× Heavy mining tool  | 65 | 0.68 | 0.44 |
| 2 | Abominant 1 model · 1× Power sledgehammer  | 85 | 0.53 | 0.45 |
| 3 | Raveners † 5 models · 5× Ravener claws and talons  | 125 | 0.52 | 0.65 |
| 4 | Hyperadapted Raveners 5 models · 1× Venom bolt, 1× Prime claws and talons, 4× Ravener heavy claws and talons  | 165 | 0.51 | 0.85 |
| 5 | Trygon † 1 model · 1× Bio-electric pulse, 1× Trygon scything talons  | 135 | 0.49 | 0.67 |
| 6 | Locus 1 model · 1× Locus blades  | 35 | 0.48 | 0.17 |
| 7 | Hybrid Metamorphs 10 models · 9× Hand flamer, 1× Leader's Bio-weapons, 9× Metamorph mutations  | 140 | 0.44 | 0.62 |
| 8 | Patriarch 1 model · 1× Patriarch's claws  | 80 | 0.44 | 0.35 |
| 9 | Goliath Rockgrinder 1 model · 1× Demolition charge cache, 1× Heavy mining laser, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Drilldozer blade  | 110 | 0.39 | 0.43 |
| 10 | The Red Terror 1 model · 1× Gaping maw, 1× Scything talons  | 120 | 0.39 | 0.47 |
| 11 | Winged Hive Tyrant † 1 model · 1× Tyrant talons, 1× Monstrous bonesword and lash whip  | 185 | 0.35 | 0.64 |
| 12 | Lictor 1 model · 1× Lictor claws and talons  | 60 | 0.34 | 0.20 |
| 13 | Von Ryan's Leapers 3 models · 3× Leaper's talons  | 55 | 0.33 | 0.18 |
| 14 | Aberrants 10 models · 10× Aberrant weapons  | 280 | 0.26 | 0.74 |
| 15 | Deathleaper 1 model · 1× Lictor claws and talons  | 80 | 0.26 | 0.21 |
| 16 | Death Riders † 5 models · 5× Death Rider lascarbine, 5× Steed's savage claws, 5× Frag lance, 5× Power sabre  | 60 | 0.23 | 0.14 |
| 17 | Winged Tyranid Prime † 1 model · 1× Prime talons  | 65 | 0.23 | 0.15 |
| 18 | Purestrain Genestealers 5 models · 5× Cult claws and talons  | 75 | 0.22 | 0.17 |
| 19 | Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers 5 models · 5× Hand flamer, 1× Leader's bio-weapons, 4× Cult claws and knife  | 75 | 0.20 | 0.15 |
| 20 | Mawloc † 1 model · 1× Distendible jaw, 1× Mawloc scything talons  | 130 | 0.20 | 0.26 |
| 21 | Sanctus 1 model · 1× Sanctus bio-dagger  | 60 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| 22 | Primus 1 model · 1× Scoped needle pistol, 1× Cult bonesword, 1× Toxin injector claw  | 60 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| 23 | Parasite of Mortrex 1 model · 1× Barbed ovipositor, 1× Clawed limbs  | 65 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| 24 | Attilan Rough Riders † 5 models · 5× Lasgun, 5× Hunting lance - frag tip, 5× Steed's hooves, 1× Power sabre  | 60 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| 25 | Neurolictor 1 model · 1× Piercing claws and talons  | 80 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| 26 | Magus 1 model · 1× Autopistol, 1× Force stave  | 50 | 0.12 | 0.06 |
| 27 | Tyrannocyte † 1 model · 1× Tyrannocyte Bio-weapons, 1× Flensing Whips  | 80 | 0.11 | 0.09 |
| 28 | Primaris Psyker † 1 model · 1× Psychic maelstrom - witchfire, 1× Force weapon  | 60 | 0.07 | 0.04 |
| 29 | Krieg Command Squad † 6 models · 1× Plasma pistol - standard, 6× Laspistol, 1× Power weapon, 5× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.07 | 0.04 |
| 30 | Armoured Sentinels † 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Multi-laser, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Sentinel chainsaw  | 65 | 0.06 | 0.04 |

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

89 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

Genestealer Cults units against a Leman Russ Battle Tank, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Leman Russ Vanquisher † 1 model · 1× Vanquisher battle cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 130 | 0.26 | 0.34 |
| 2 | Shadowsword † 1 model · 1× Volcano cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 375 | 0.22 | 0.82 |
| 3 | Deathstrike † 1 model · 1× Deathstrike Missile, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 125 | 0.22 | 0.27 |
| 4 | Leman Russ Demolisher † 1 model · 1× Demolisher battle cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 160 | 0.22 | 0.35 |
| 5 | Stormsword † 1 model · 1× Stormsword siege cannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Lascannon, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 430 | 0.20 | 0.87 |
| 6 | Baneblade † 1 model · 1× Baneblade cannon, 1× Coaxial autocannon, 1× Demolisher cannon, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 415 | 0.19 | 0.80 |
| 7 | Banesword † 1 model · 1× Quake cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 415 | 0.19 | 0.80 |
| 8 | Goliath Rockgrinder 1 model · 1× Demolition charge cache, 1× Heavy mining laser, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Drilldozer blade  | 110 | 0.17 | 0.19 |
| 9 | Hellhammer † 1 model · 1× Hellhammer cannon, 1× Coaxial autocannon, 1× Demolisher cannon, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 385 | 0.16 | 0.62 |
| 10 | Kelermorph 1 model · 1× Liberator autostubs, 1× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| 11 | Doomhammer † 1 model · 1× Magma cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 380 | 0.15 | 0.59 |
| 12 | Armoured Sentinels † 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Multi-laser, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Sentinel chainsaw  | 65 | 0.14 | 0.09 |
| 13 | Hellhound † 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Heavy flamer, 1× Inferno cannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 115 | 0.14 | 0.16 |
| 14 | Benefictus 1 model · 1× Psionic cascade, 1× Close combat weapon  | 75 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| 15 | Neophyte Hybrids 20 models · 12× Hybrid firearm, 2× Mining laser, 2× Seismic cannon, 2× Webber, 2× Grenade launcher, 20× Close combat weapon  | 135 | 0.13 | 0.18 |
| 16 | Banehammer † 1 model · 1× Tremor cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 385 | 0.13 | 0.51 |
| 17 | Chimera † 1 model · 1× Lasgun array, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Multi-laser, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 75 | 0.13 | 0.09 |
| 18 | Krieg Heavy Weapons Squad † 4 models · 3× Krieg heavy flamer, 4× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.13 | 0.09 |
| 19 | Leman Russ Battle Tank † 1 model · 1× Leman Russ battle cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 160 | 0.12 | 0.19 |
| 20 | Leman Russ Executioner † 1 model · 1× Executioner plasma cannon - standard, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 145 | 0.11 | 0.17 |
| 21 | Leman Russ Commander † 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Leman Russ battle cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 195 | 0.11 | 0.22 |
| 22 | Scout Sentinels † 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Multi-laser, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Sentinel chainsaw  | 55 | 0.11 | 0.06 |
| 23 | Hydra † 1 model · 1× Hydra autocannon, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 90 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| 24 | Leman Russ Eradicator † 1 model · 1× Eradicator nova cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 145 | 0.10 | 0.15 |
| 25 | Goliath Truck 1 model · 1× Demolition charge cache, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Twin autocannon  | 75 | 0.10 | 0.08 |
| 26 | Reductus Saboteur 1 model · 1× Demolition charges, 1× Remote explosives, 1× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.10 | 0.07 |
| 27 | Stormlord † 1 model · 1× Vulcan mega-bolter, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Lascannon, 1× Heavy stubber, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 395 | 0.10 | 0.40 |
| 28 | Leman Russ Exterminator † 1 model · 1× Exterminator autocannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 160 | 0.10 | 0.16 |
| 29 | Leman Russ Punisher † 1 model · 1× Punisher gatling cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 130 | 0.09 | 0.12 |
| 30 | Basilisk † 1 model · 1× Earthshaker cannon, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 115 | 0.09 | 0.10 |

### Melee

Genestealer Cults units against a Leman Russ Battle Tank, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Acolyte Hybrids with Autopistols 5 models · 1× Autopistol, 1× Leader's Bio-weapons, 1× Cult claws and knife, 3× Heavy mining tool  | 65 | 0.41 | 0.26 |
| 2 | Hyperadapted Raveners 5 models · 1× Venom bolt, 1× Prime claws and talons, 4× Ravener heavy claws and talons  | 165 | 0.38 | 0.62 |
| 3 | Abominant 1 model · 1× Power sledgehammer  | 85 | 0.36 | 0.31 |
| 4 | Patriarch 1 model · 1× Patriarch's claws  | 80 | 0.33 | 0.27 |
| 5 | The Red Terror 1 model · 1× Gaping maw, 1× Scything talons  | 120 | 0.25 | 0.30 |
| 6 | Trygon † 1 model · 1× Bio-electric pulse, 1× Trygon scything talons  | 135 | 0.22 | 0.30 |
| 7 | Lictor 1 model · 1× Lictor claws and talons  | 60 | 0.21 | 0.12 |
| 8 | Raveners † 5 models · 5× Ravener claws and talons  | 125 | 0.19 | 0.24 |
| 9 | Aberrants 10 models · 10× Aberrant weapons  | 280 | 0.18 | 0.51 |
| 10 | Winged Hive Tyrant † 1 model · 1× Tyrant talons, 1× Monstrous bonesword and lash whip  | 185 | 0.18 | 0.33 |
| 11 | Deathleaper 1 model · 1× Lictor claws and talons  | 80 | 0.16 | 0.13 |
| 12 | Locus 1 model · 1× Locus blades  | 35 | 0.16 | 0.06 |
| 13 | Purestrain Genestealers 5 models · 5× Cult claws and talons  | 75 | 0.14 | 0.11 |
| 14 | Death Riders † 5 models · 5× Death Rider lascarbine, 5× Steed's savage claws, 5× Frag lance, 5× Power sabre  | 60 | 0.14 | 0.08 |
| 15 | Hybrid Metamorphs 10 models · 9× Hand flamer, 1× Leader's Bio-weapons, 9× Metamorph mutations  | 140 | 0.13 | 0.18 |
| 16 | Winged Tyranid Prime † 1 model · 1× Prime talons  | 65 | 0.13 | 0.08 |
| 17 | Mawloc † 1 model · 1× Distendible jaw, 1× Mawloc scything talons  | 130 | 0.12 | 0.16 |
| 18 | Goliath Rockgrinder 1 model · 1× Demolition charge cache, 1× Heavy mining laser, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Drilldozer blade  | 110 | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| 19 | Sanctus 1 model · 1× Sanctus bio-dagger  | 60 | 0.11 | 0.07 |
| 20 | Von Ryan's Leapers 3 models · 3× Leaper's talons  | 55 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| 21 | Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers 5 models · 5× Hand flamer, 1× Leader's bio-weapons, 4× Cult claws and knife  | 75 | 0.09 | 0.06 |
| 22 | Neurolictor 1 model · 1× Piercing claws and talons  | 80 | 0.08 | 0.06 |
| 23 | Attilan Rough Riders † 5 models · 5× Lasgun, 5× Hunting lance - frag tip, 5× Steed's hooves, 1× Power sabre  | 60 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| 24 | Tyrannocyte † 1 model · 1× Tyrannocyte Bio-weapons, 1× Flensing Whips  | 80 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| 25 | Parasite of Mortrex 1 model · 1× Barbed ovipositor, 1× Clawed limbs  | 65 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| 26 | Primus 1 model · 1× Scoped needle pistol, 1× Cult bonesword, 1× Toxin injector claw  | 60 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| 27 | Primaris Psyker † 1 model · 1× Psychic maelstrom - witchfire, 1× Force weapon  | 60 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| 28 | Magus 1 model · 1× Autopistol, 1× Force stave  | 50 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| 29 | Armoured Sentinels † 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Multi-laser, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Sentinel chainsaw  | 65 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| 30 | Krieg Command Squad † 6 models · 1× Plasma pistol - standard, 6× Laspistol, 1× Power weapon, 5× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.03 | 0.02 |

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

89 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

Genestealer Cults units against an Exocrine, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Leman Russ Vanquisher † 1 model · 1× Vanquisher battle cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 130 | 0.29 | 0.37 |
| 2 | Deathstrike † 1 model · 1× Deathstrike Missile, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 125 | 0.24 | 0.30 |
| 3 | Leman Russ Demolisher † 1 model · 1× Demolisher battle cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 160 | 0.24 | 0.38 |
| 4 | Shadowsword † 1 model · 1× Volcano cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 375 | 0.22 | 0.81 |
| 5 | Stormsword † 1 model · 1× Stormsword siege cannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Lascannon, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 430 | 0.21 | 0.92 |
| 6 | Baneblade † 1 model · 1× Baneblade cannon, 1× Coaxial autocannon, 1× Demolisher cannon, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 415 | 0.21 | 0.88 |
| 7 | Banesword † 1 model · 1× Quake cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 415 | 0.21 | 0.85 |
| 8 | Goliath Rockgrinder 1 model · 1× Demolition charge cache, 1× Heavy mining laser, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Drilldozer blade  | 110 | 0.20 | 0.22 |
| 9 | Hellhammer † 1 model · 1× Hellhammer cannon, 1× Coaxial autocannon, 1× Demolisher cannon, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 385 | 0.20 | 0.75 |
| 10 | Leman Russ Battle Tank † 1 model · 1× Leman Russ battle cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 160 | 0.19 | 0.30 |
| 11 | Krieg Heavy Weapons Squad † 4 models · 3× Krieg heavy flamer, 4× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.18 | 0.13 |
| 12 | Armoured Sentinels † 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Multi-laser, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Sentinel chainsaw  | 65 | 0.18 | 0.12 |
| 13 | Doomhammer † 1 model · 1× Magma cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 380 | 0.18 | 0.67 |
| 14 | Hellhound † 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Heavy flamer, 1× Inferno cannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 115 | 0.17 | 0.20 |
| 15 | Neophyte Hybrids 20 models · 12× Hybrid firearm, 2× Mining laser, 2× Seismic cannon, 2× Webber, 2× Grenade launcher, 20× Close combat weapon  | 135 | 0.17 | 0.23 |
| 16 | Banehammer † 1 model · 1× Tremor cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 385 | 0.17 | 0.65 |
| 17 | Leman Russ Commander † 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Leman Russ battle cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 195 | 0.17 | 0.32 |
| 18 | Kelermorph 1 model · 1× Liberator autostubs, 1× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| 19 | Chimera † 1 model · 1× Lasgun array, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Multi-laser, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 75 | 0.16 | 0.12 |
| 20 | Hydra † 1 model · 1× Hydra autocannon, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 90 | 0.16 | 0.14 |
| 21 | Benefictus 1 model · 1× Psionic cascade, 1× Close combat weapon  | 75 | 0.16 | 0.12 |
| 22 | Scout Sentinels † 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Multi-laser, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Sentinel chainsaw  | 55 | 0.15 | 0.08 |
| 23 | Goliath Truck 1 model · 1× Demolition charge cache, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Twin autocannon  | 75 | 0.14 | 0.11 |
| 24 | Stormlord † 1 model · 1× Vulcan mega-bolter, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Lascannon, 1× Heavy stubber, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 395 | 0.13 | 0.53 |
| 25 | Leman Russ Executioner † 1 model · 1× Executioner plasma cannon - standard, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 145 | 0.13 | 0.19 |
| 26 | Leman Russ Punisher † 1 model · 1× Punisher gatling cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 130 | 0.13 | 0.17 |
| 27 | Leman Russ Exterminator † 1 model · 1× Exterminator autocannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 160 | 0.13 | 0.21 |
| 28 | Leman Russ Eradicator † 1 model · 1× Eradicator nova cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 145 | 0.13 | 0.19 |
| 29 | Reductus Saboteur 1 model · 1× Demolition charges, 1× Remote explosives, 1× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.13 | 0.09 |
| 30 | Catachan Heavy Weapons Squad † 3 models · 3× Heavy bolter, 3× Lasgun, 3× Weapons team close combat weapons  | 70 | 0.12 | 0.08 |

### Melee

Genestealer Cults units against an Exocrine, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Abominant 1 model · 1× Power sledgehammer  | 85 | 0.46 | 0.39 |
| 2 | Hyperadapted Raveners 5 models · 1× Venom bolt, 1× Prime claws and talons, 4× Ravener heavy claws and talons  | 165 | 0.45 | 0.74 |
| 3 | Patriarch 1 model · 1× Patriarch's claws  | 80 | 0.35 | 0.28 |
| 4 | The Red Terror 1 model · 1× Gaping maw, 1× Scything talons  | 120 | 0.30 | 0.36 |
| 5 | Trygon † 1 model · 1× Bio-electric pulse, 1× Trygon scything talons  | 135 | 0.28 | 0.38 |
| 6 | Lictor 1 model · 1× Lictor claws and talons  | 60 | 0.26 | 0.16 |
| 7 | Goliath Rockgrinder 1 model · 1× Demolition charge cache, 1× Heavy mining laser, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Drilldozer blade  | 110 | 0.24 | 0.26 |
| 8 | Raveners † 5 models · 5× Ravener claws and talons  | 125 | 0.23 | 0.29 |
| 9 | Aberrants 10 models · 10× Aberrant weapons  | 280 | 0.22 | 0.62 |
| 10 | Winged Hive Tyrant † 1 model · 1× Tyrant talons, 1× Monstrous bonesword and lash whip  | 185 | 0.21 | 0.39 |
| 11 | Acolyte Hybrids with Autopistols 5 models · 1× Autopistol, 1× Leader's Bio-weapons, 1× Cult claws and knife, 3× Heavy mining tool  | 65 | 0.21 | 0.13 |
| 12 | Deathleaper 1 model · 1× Lictor claws and talons  | 80 | 0.20 | 0.16 |
| 13 | Locus 1 model · 1× Locus blades  | 35 | 0.19 | 0.07 |
| 14 | Winged Tyranid Prime † 1 model · 1× Prime talons  | 65 | 0.18 | 0.12 |
| 15 | Death Riders † 5 models · 5× Death Rider lascarbine, 5× Steed's savage claws, 5× Frag lance, 5× Power sabre  | 60 | 0.18 | 0.11 |
| 16 | Hybrid Metamorphs 10 models · 9× Hand flamer, 1× Leader's Bio-weapons, 9× Metamorph mutations  | 140 | 0.18 | 0.25 |
| 17 | Purestrain Genestealers 5 models · 5× Cult claws and talons  | 75 | 0.17 | 0.13 |
| 18 | Mawloc † 1 model · 1× Distendible jaw, 1× Mawloc scything talons  | 130 | 0.15 | 0.19 |
| 19 | Attilan Rough Riders † 5 models · 5× Lasgun, 5× Hunting lance - frag tip, 5× Steed's hooves, 1× Power sabre  | 60 | 0.13 | 0.08 |
| 20 | Sanctus 1 model · 1× Sanctus bio-dagger  | 60 | 0.13 | 0.08 |
| 21 | Von Ryan's Leapers 3 models · 3× Leaper's talons  | 55 | 0.13 | 0.07 |
| 22 | Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers 5 models · 5× Hand flamer, 1× Leader's bio-weapons, 4× Cult claws and knife  | 75 | 0.12 | 0.09 |
| 23 | Neurolictor 1 model · 1× Piercing claws and talons  | 80 | 0.10 | 0.08 |
| 24 | Tyrannocyte † 1 model · 1× Tyrannocyte Bio-weapons, 1× Flensing Whips  | 80 | 0.09 | 0.07 |
| 25 | Primus 1 model · 1× Scoped needle pistol, 1× Cult bonesword, 1× Toxin injector claw  | 60 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| 26 | Parasite of Mortrex 1 model · 1× Barbed ovipositor, 1× Clawed limbs  | 65 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| 27 | Primaris Psyker † 1 model · 1× Psychic maelstrom - witchfire, 1× Force weapon  | 60 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| 28 | Krieg Command Squad † 6 models · 1× Plasma pistol - standard, 6× Laspistol, 1× Power weapon, 5× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| 29 | Armoured Sentinels † 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Multi-laser, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Sentinel chainsaw  | 65 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| 30 | Magus 1 model · 1× Autopistol, 1× Force stave  | 50 | 0.05 | 0.02 |

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

89 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

Genestealer Cults units against a Knight Paladin, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Baneblade † 1 model · 1× Baneblade cannon, 1× Coaxial autocannon, 1× Demolisher cannon, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 415 | 0.14 | 0.58 |
| 2 | Stormsword † 1 model · 1× Stormsword siege cannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Lascannon, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 430 | 0.13 | 0.56 |
| 3 | Shadowsword † 1 model · 1× Volcano cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 375 | 0.13 | 0.49 |
| 4 | Leman Russ Vanquisher † 1 model · 1× Vanquisher battle cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 130 | 0.12 | 0.16 |
| 5 | Hellhammer † 1 model · 1× Hellhammer cannon, 1× Coaxial autocannon, 1× Demolisher cannon, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 385 | 0.11 | 0.41 |
| 6 | Leman Russ Demolisher † 1 model · 1× Demolisher battle cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 160 | 0.10 | 0.17 |
| 7 | Banesword † 1 model · 1× Quake cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 415 | 0.10 | 0.42 |
| 8 | Krieg Heavy Weapons Squad † 4 models · 3× Krieg heavy flamer, 4× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.10 | 0.07 |
| 9 | Banehammer † 1 model · 1× Tremor cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 385 | 0.09 | 0.36 |
| 10 | Goliath Rockgrinder 1 model · 1× Demolition charge cache, 1× Heavy mining laser, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Drilldozer blade  | 110 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| 11 | Deathstrike † 1 model · 1× Deathstrike Missile, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 125 | 0.09 | 0.11 |
| 12 | Kelermorph 1 model · 1× Liberator autostubs, 1× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| 13 | Armoured Sentinels † 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Multi-laser, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Sentinel chainsaw  | 65 | 0.09 | 0.06 |
| 14 | Hydra † 1 model · 1× Hydra autocannon, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 90 | 0.09 | 0.08 |
| 15 | Hellhound † 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Heavy flamer, 1× Inferno cannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 115 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| 16 | Doomhammer † 1 model · 1× Magma cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 380 | 0.08 | 0.30 |
| 17 | Neophyte Hybrids 20 models · 12× Hybrid firearm, 2× Mining laser, 2× Seismic cannon, 2× Webber, 2× Grenade launcher, 20× Close combat weapon  | 135 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| 18 | Chimera † 1 model · 1× Lasgun array, 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Multi-laser, 1× Heavy bolter, 1× Armoured tracks  | 75 | 0.08 | 0.06 |
| 19 | Leman Russ Battle Tank † 1 model · 1× Leman Russ battle cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 160 | 0.07 | 0.12 |
| 20 | Goliath Truck 1 model · 1× Demolition charge cache, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Twin autocannon  | 75 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| 21 | Stormlord † 1 model · 1× Vulcan mega-bolter, 1× Twin heavy bolter, 1× Lascannon, 1× Heavy stubber, 2× Twin heavy flamer, 1× Armoured tracks  | 395 | 0.07 | 0.28 |
| 22 | Reductus Saboteur 1 model · 1× Demolition charges, 1× Remote explosives, 1× Close combat weapon  | 70 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| 23 | Benefictus 1 model · 1× Psionic cascade, 1× Close combat weapon  | 75 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| 24 | Scout Sentinels † 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Multi-laser, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Sentinel chainsaw  | 55 | 0.07 | 0.04 |
| 25 | Leman Russ Commander † 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Leman Russ battle cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 195 | 0.07 | 0.13 |
| 26 | Leman Russ Punisher † 1 model · 1× Punisher gatling cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 130 | 0.06 | 0.08 |
| 27 | Leman Russ Executioner † 1 model · 1× Executioner plasma cannon - standard, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 145 | 0.06 | 0.09 |
| 28 | Leman Russ Exterminator † 1 model · 1× Exterminator autocannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 160 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| 29 | Catachan Heavy Weapons Squad † 3 models · 3× Heavy bolter, 3× Lasgun, 3× Weapons team close combat weapons  | 70 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| 30 | Leman Russ Eradicator † 1 model · 1× Eradicator nova cannon, 1× Lascannon, 1× Armoured tracks  | 145 | 0.06 | 0.09 |

### Melee

Genestealer Cults units against a Knight Paladin, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Acolyte Hybrids with Autopistols 5 models · 1× Autopistol, 1× Leader's Bio-weapons, 1× Cult claws and knife, 3× Heavy mining tool  | 65 | 0.27 | 0.18 |
| 2 | Hyperadapted Raveners 5 models · 1× Venom bolt, 1× Prime claws and talons, 4× Ravener heavy claws and talons  | 165 | 0.26 | 0.43 |
| 3 | Abominant 1 model · 1× Power sledgehammer  | 85 | 0.24 | 0.20 |
| 4 | Patriarch 1 model · 1× Patriarch's claws  | 80 | 0.18 | 0.15 |
| 5 | The Red Terror 1 model · 1× Gaping maw, 1× Scything talons  | 120 | 0.16 | 0.19 |
| 6 | Trygon † 1 model · 1× Bio-electric pulse, 1× Trygon scything talons  | 135 | 0.15 | 0.20 |
| 7 | Lictor 1 model · 1× Lictor claws and talons  | 60 | 0.14 | 0.08 |
| 8 | Raveners † 5 models · 5× Ravener claws and talons  | 125 | 0.13 | 0.16 |
| 9 | Aberrants 10 models · 10× Aberrant weapons  | 280 | 0.12 | 0.34 |
| 10 | Winged Hive Tyrant † 1 model · 1× Tyrant talons, 1× Monstrous bonesword and lash whip  | 185 | 0.11 | 0.21 |
| 11 | Deathleaper 1 model · 1× Lictor claws and talons  | 80 | 0.11 | 0.09 |
| 12 | Locus 1 model · 1× Locus blades  | 35 | 0.10 | 0.04 |
| 13 | Winged Tyranid Prime † 1 model · 1× Prime talons  | 65 | 0.10 | 0.06 |
| 14 | Death Riders † 5 models · 5× Death Rider lascarbine, 5× Steed's savage claws, 5× Frag lance, 5× Power sabre  | 60 | 0.10 | 0.06 |
| 15 | Hybrid Metamorphs 10 models · 9× Hand flamer, 1× Leader's Bio-weapons, 9× Metamorph mutations  | 140 | 0.10 | 0.13 |
| 16 | Purestrain Genestealers 5 models · 5× Cult claws and talons  | 75 | 0.09 | 0.07 |
| 17 | Goliath Rockgrinder 1 model · 1× Demolition charge cache, 1× Heavy mining laser, 1× Heavy stubber, 1× Drilldozer blade  | 110 | 0.08 | 0.09 |
| 18 | Mawloc † 1 model · 1× Distendible jaw, 1× Mawloc scything talons  | 130 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| 19 | Von Ryan's Leapers 3 models · 3× Leaper's talons  | 55 | 0.07 | 0.04 |
| 20 | Sanctus 1 model · 1× Sanctus bio-dagger  | 60 | 0.07 | 0.04 |
| 21 | Attilan Rough Riders † 5 models · 5× Lasgun, 5× Hunting lance - frag tip, 5× Steed's hooves, 1× Power sabre  | 60 | 0.07 | 0.04 |
| 22 | Acolyte Hybrids with Hand Flamers 5 models · 5× Hand flamer, 1× Leader's bio-weapons, 4× Cult claws and knife  | 75 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| 23 | Neurolictor 1 model · 1× Piercing claws and talons  | 80 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| 24 | Tyrannocyte † 1 model · 1× Tyrannocyte Bio-weapons, 1× Flensing Whips  | 80 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| 25 | Primus 1 model · 1× Scoped needle pistol, 1× Cult bonesword, 1× Toxin injector claw  | 60 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| 26 | Parasite of Mortrex 1 model · 1× Barbed ovipositor, 1× Clawed limbs  | 65 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| 27 | Primaris Psyker † 1 model · 1× Psychic maelstrom - witchfire, 1× Force weapon  | 60 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| 28 | Krieg Command Squad † 6 models · 1× Plasma pistol - standard, 6× Laspistol, 1× Power weapon, 5× Close combat weapon  | 60 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| 29 | Magus 1 model · 1× Autopistol, 1× Force stave  | 50 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 30 | Armoured Sentinels † 1 model · 1× Hunter-killer missile, 1× Multi-laser, 1× Close combat weapon, 1× Sentinel chainsaw  | 65 | 0.02 | 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 Genestealer Cults unit against hordes in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Death Riders: 0.79 squads of 20 Cadians per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Purestrain Genestealers and Attilan Rough Riders. Scored against a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

What is the best Genestealer Cults unit against elite infantry in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Trygon: 0.38 squads of 5 Terminators per 100 points in one turn, ahead of The Red Terror and Lictor. Scored against a squad of 5 Terminators, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

What is the best Genestealer Cults unit against light vehicles in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Acolyte Hybrids with Autopistols: 0.68 Impulsors per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Abominant and Raveners. Scored against an Impulsor, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

What is the best Genestealer Cults unit against tanks in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Acolyte Hybrids with Autopistols: 0.41 Leman Russes per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Hyperadapted Raveners and Abominant. Scored against a Leman Russ Battle Tank, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

What is the best Genestealer Cults unit against monsters in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Abominant: 0.46 Exocrines per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Hyperadapted Raveners and Patriarch. Scored against an Exocrine, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

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

Per point, Acolyte Hybrids with Autopistols: 0.27 Knight Paladins per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Hyperadapted Raveners and Abominant. Scored against a Knight Paladin, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.