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

> Tyranids 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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# Best Tyranids units: Every Tyranids 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: Barbgaunts · 0.83 of a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops per 100 points Melee: Genestealers · 0.71 of a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops per 100 points

[Against elite infantry](#elite)

Shooting: Zoanthropes · 0.27 of a squad of 5 Terminators per 100 points Melee: Tyranid Prime with Lash Whip · 0.41 of a squad of 5 Terminators per 100 points

[Against light vehicles](#light)

Shooting: Hive Guard · 0.48 of an Impulsor per 100 points Melee: Tyranid Prime with Lash Whip · 0.68 of an Impulsor per 100 points

[Against tanks](#tank)

Shooting: Hive Guard · 0.31 of a Leman Russ Battle Tank per 100 points Melee: Old One Eye · 0.44 of a Leman Russ Battle Tank per 100 points

[Against monsters](#monster)

Shooting: Pyrovores · 0.27 of an Exocrine per 100 points Melee: Old One Eye · 0.50 of an Exocrine per 100 points

[Against Knights](#knight)

Shooting: Hive Guard · 0.23 of a Knight Paladin per 100 points Melee: Old One Eye · 0.29 of a Knight Paladin per 100 points

51 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

Tyranids units against a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Barbgaunts † 5 models · 5× Barblauncher, 5× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 50 | 0.83 | 0.41 |
| 2 | Zoanthropes 3 models · 3× Warp blast, 3× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 90 | 0.55 | 0.50 |
| 3 | Pyrovores 3 models · 3× Flamespurt, 3× Chitin-barbed limbs  | 100 | 0.55 | 0.55 |
| 4 | Tyranid Warriors with Ranged Bio-Weapons 3 models · 1× Venom cannon, 2× Devourer, 3× Tyranid Warrior claws and talons  | 60 | 0.40 | 0.24 |
| 5 | Carnifexes 2 models · 2× Bio-plasma, 2× Deathspitters with slimer maggots, 2× Spine banks, 2× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 180 | 0.34 | 0.61 |
| 6 | Tyrannofex 1 model · 1× Acid spray, 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Powerful limbs  | 180 | 0.28 | 0.51 |
| 7 | Hive Crone † 1 model · 1× Drool cannon, 1× Tentaclids, 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Thorax spur, 1× Scything wings  | 170 | 0.26 | 0.44 |
| 8 | Exocrine 1 model · 1× Bio-plasmic cannon, 1× Powerful limbs  | 135 | 0.22 | 0.29 |
| 9 | Harpy † 1 model · 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Twin stranglethorn cannon, 1× Scything wings  | 185 | 0.22 | 0.40 |
| 10 | Termagants 10 models · 10× Fleshborer, 10× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 55 | 0.20 | 0.11 |
| 11 | Biovores 1 model · 1× Spore mine launcher, 1× Chitin-barbed limbs  | 60 | 0.18 | 0.11 |
| 12 | Screamer-killer 1 model · 1× Bio-plasmic scream, 1× Screamer-killer talons  | 125 | 0.18 | 0.22 |
| 13 | Hive Guard 6 models · 6× Shockcannon, 6× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 160 | 0.18 | 0.28 |
| 14 | Neurotyrant 1 model · 1× Psychic scream, 1× Neurotyrant claws and lashes  | 120 | 0.16 | 0.20 |
| 15 | Maleceptor 1 model · 1× Psychic overload, 1× Massive scything talons  | 180 | 0.16 | 0.29 |
| 16 | Gargoyles 10 models · 10× Fleshborer, 10× Blinding venom  | 75 | 0.15 | 0.11 |
| 17 | Hyperadapted Raveners 5 models · 1× Venom bolt, 1× Prime claws and talons, 4× Ravener heavy claws and talons  | 165 | 0.14 | 0.23 |
| 18 | Toxicrene 1 model · 2× Massive toxic lashes  | 120 | 0.13 | 0.16 |
| 19 | Psychophage 1 model · 1× Psychoclastic torrent, 1× Talons and betentacled maw  | 110 | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| 20 | Hierophant † 1 model · 1× Bio-plasma torrent, 1× Dire bio-cannon, 1× Lashwhip pods, 1× Titanic scything talons  | 810 | 0.10 | 0.80 |
| 21 | Trygon 1 model · 1× Bio-electric pulse, 1× Trygon scything talons  | 135 | 0.10 | 0.13 |
| 22 | Sporocyst 1 model · 1× Sporocyst bio-weapon, 1× Flensing whips  | 145 | 0.09 | 0.14 |
| 23 | Tyrannocyte † 1 model · 1× Tyrannocyte Bio-weapons, 1× Flensing Whips  | 80 | 0.09 | 0.07 |
| 24 | The Swarmlord 1 model · 1× Synaptic Pulse, 1× Bone Sabres  | 210 | 0.09 | 0.18 |
| 25 | Tervigon 1 model · 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Massive scything talons  | 150 | 0.08 | 0.12 |
| 26 | Harridan † 1 model · 1× Dire bio-cannon, 1× Gargantuan scything talons  | 610 | 0.06 | 0.37 |
| 27 | Norn Assimilator 1 model · 2× Toxinjecter harpoon, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 250 | 0.03 | 0.07 |
| 28 | Norn Emissary 1 model · 1× Psychic tendril, 1× Monstrous rending claws, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 250 | 0.03 | 0.07 |
| 29 | Haruspex 1 model · 1× Grasping tongue, 1× Ravenous maw, 1× Shovelling claws  | 125 | 0.02 | 0.03 |

### Melee

Tyranids units against a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Genestealers 10 models · 10× Genestealers claws and talons  | 140 | 0.71 | 1.00 |
| 2 | Tyranid Prime with Lash Whip 1 model · 1× Lash whip, 1× Rending claw, 1× Scything talons  | 75 | 0.69 | 0.51 |
| 3 | Tyranid Warriors with Melee Bio-Weapons 6 models · 6× Tyranid Warrior claws and talons  | 150 | 0.66 | 0.99 |
| 4 | Von Ryan's Leapers 3 models · 3× Leaper's talons  | 55 | 0.61 | 0.33 |
| 5 | Tyranid Warriors with Ranged Bio-Weapons 3 models · 1× Venom cannon, 2× Devourer, 3× Tyranid Warrior claws and talons  | 60 | 0.58 | 0.35 |
| 6 | Venomthropes † 3 models · 3× Toxic lashes  | 55 | 0.50 | 0.28 |
| 7 | Hormagaunts 10 models · 10× Hormagaunt talons  | 70 | 0.45 | 0.31 |
| 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 | The Red Terror 1 model · 1× Gaping maw, 1× Scything talons  | 120 | 0.36 | 0.44 |
| 10 | Mawloc 1 model · 1× Distendible jaw, 1× Mawloc scything talons  | 130 | 0.36 | 0.46 |
| 11 | Raveners 5 models · 5× Ravener claws and talons  | 125 | 0.36 | 0.44 |
| 12 | Haruspex 1 model · 1× Grasping tongue, 1× Ravenous maw, 1× Shovelling claws  | 125 | 0.35 | 0.44 |
| 13 | Lictor 1 model · 1× Lictor claws and talons  | 60 | 0.35 | 0.21 |
| 14 | Tyrant Guard 6 models · 6× Scything talons and rending claws  | 170 | 0.33 | 0.55 |
| 15 | Parasite of Mortrex 1 model · 1× Barbed ovipositor, 1× Clawed limbs  | 65 | 0.31 | 0.20 |
| 16 | Winged Tyranid Prime 1 model · 1× Prime talons  | 65 | 0.27 | 0.17 |
| 17 | Neurolictor 1 model · 1× Piercing claws and talons  | 80 | 0.26 | 0.21 |
| 18 | Deathleaper 1 model · 1× Lictor claws and talons  | 80 | 0.26 | 0.21 |
| 19 | Broodlord 1 model · 1× Broodlord Claws and Talons  | 80 | 0.25 | 0.20 |
| 20 | Trygon 1 model · 1× Bio-electric pulse, 1× Trygon scything talons  | 135 | 0.25 | 0.33 |
| 21 | Toxicrene 1 model · 2× Massive toxic lashes  | 120 | 0.23 | 0.28 |
| 22 | Screamer-killer 1 model · 1× Bio-plasmic scream, 1× Screamer-killer talons  | 125 | 0.22 | 0.28 |
| 23 | Neurogaunts 11 models · 11× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 45 | 0.20 | 0.09 |
| 24 | Hive Tyrant 1 model · 1× Monstrous bonesword and lash whip, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 195 | 0.20 | 0.38 |
| 25 | The Swarmlord 1 model · 1× Synaptic Pulse, 1× Bone Sabres  | 210 | 0.15 | 0.32 |
| 26 | Termagants 10 models · 10× Fleshborer, 10× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 55 | 0.15 | 0.08 |
| 27 | Psychophage 1 model · 1× Psychoclastic torrent, 1× Talons and betentacled maw  | 110 | 0.15 | 0.17 |
| 28 | Norn Assimilator 1 model · 2× Toxinjecter harpoon, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 250 | 0.14 | 0.35 |
| 29 | Norn Emissary 1 model · 1× Psychic tendril, 1× Monstrous rending claws, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 250 | 0.14 | 0.35 |
| 30 | Winged Hive Tyrant 1 model · 1× Monstrous bonesword and lash whip, 1× Tyrant talons  | 185 | 0.13 | 0.24 |

[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

Tyranids units against a squad of 5 Terminators, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Zoanthropes 3 models · 3× Warp blast, 3× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 90 | 0.27 | 0.24 |
| 2 | Exocrine 1 model · 1× Bio-plasmic cannon, 1× Powerful limbs  | 135 | 0.24 | 0.33 |
| 3 | Pyrovores 3 models · 3× Flamespurt, 3× Chitin-barbed limbs  | 100 | 0.23 | 0.23 |
| 4 | Hive Guard 6 models · 6× Shockcannon, 6× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 160 | 0.22 | 0.36 |
| 5 | Maleceptor 1 model · 1× Psychic overload, 1× Massive scything talons  | 180 | 0.18 | 0.33 |
| 6 | Tyrannofex 1 model · 1× Acid spray, 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Powerful limbs  | 180 | 0.15 | 0.27 |
| 7 | Tyranid Warriors with Ranged Bio-Weapons 3 models · 1× Venom cannon, 2× Devourer, 3× Tyranid Warrior claws and talons  | 60 | 0.13 | 0.08 |
| 8 | Carnifexes 2 models · 2× Bio-plasma, 2× Deathspitters with slimer maggots, 2× Spine banks, 2× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 180 | 0.12 | 0.22 |
| 9 | Toxicrene 1 model · 2× Massive toxic lashes  | 120 | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| 10 | Hive Crone † 1 model · 1× Drool cannon, 1× Tentaclids, 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Thorax spur, 1× Scything wings  | 170 | 0.10 | 0.18 |
| 11 | Harpy † 1 model · 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Twin stranglethorn cannon, 1× Scything wings  | 185 | 0.09 | 0.17 |
| 12 | Harridan † 1 model · 1× Dire bio-cannon, 1× Gargantuan scything talons  | 610 | 0.09 | 0.56 |
| 13 | Biovores 1 model · 1× Spore mine launcher, 1× Chitin-barbed limbs  | 60 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| 14 | Barbgaunts † 5 models · 5× Barblauncher, 5× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 50 | 0.08 | 0.04 |
| 15 | Hierophant † 1 model · 1× Bio-plasma torrent, 1× Dire bio-cannon, 1× Lashwhip pods, 1× Titanic scything talons  | 810 | 0.08 | 0.61 |
| 16 | Neurotyrant 1 model · 1× Psychic scream, 1× Neurotyrant claws and lashes  | 120 | 0.07 | 0.09 |
| 17 | Screamer-killer 1 model · 1× Bio-plasmic scream, 1× Screamer-killer talons  | 125 | 0.07 | 0.08 |
| 18 | Norn Assimilator 1 model · 2× Toxinjecter harpoon, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 250 | 0.05 | 0.13 |
| 19 | Sporocyst 1 model · 1× Sporocyst bio-weapon, 1× Flensing whips  | 145 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| 20 | Hyperadapted Raveners 5 models · 1× Venom bolt, 1× Prime claws and talons, 4× Ravener heavy claws and talons  | 165 | 0.04 | 0.07 |
| 21 | Tyrannocyte † 1 model · 1× Tyrannocyte Bio-weapons, 1× Flensing Whips  | 80 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| 22 | The Swarmlord 1 model · 1× Synaptic Pulse, 1× Bone Sabres  | 210 | 0.04 | 0.08 |
| 23 | Termagants 10 models · 10× Fleshborer, 10× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 55 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| 24 | Psychophage 1 model · 1× Psychoclastic torrent, 1× Talons and betentacled maw  | 110 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| 25 | Norn Emissary 1 model · 1× Psychic tendril, 1× Monstrous rending claws, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 250 | 0.03 | 0.07 |
| 26 | Haruspex 1 model · 1× Grasping tongue, 1× Ravenous maw, 1× Shovelling claws  | 125 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| 27 | Gargoyles 10 models · 10× Fleshborer, 10× Blinding venom  | 75 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 28 | Trygon 1 model · 1× Bio-electric pulse, 1× Trygon scything talons  | 135 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 29 | Tervigon 1 model · 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Massive scything talons  | 150 | 0.01 | 0.02 |

### Melee

Tyranids units against a squad of 5 Terminators, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Tyranid Prime with Lash Whip 1 model · 1× Lash whip, 1× Rending claw, 1× Scything talons  | 75 | 0.41 | 0.31 |
| 2 | Tyranid Warriors with Melee Bio-Weapons 6 models · 6× Tyranid Warrior claws and talons  | 150 | 0.40 | 0.60 |
| 3 | Trygon 1 model · 1× Bio-electric pulse, 1× Trygon scything talons  | 135 | 0.39 | 0.53 |
| 4 | Screamer-killer 1 model · 1× Bio-plasmic scream, 1× Screamer-killer talons  | 125 | 0.36 | 0.45 |
| 5 | The Red Terror 1 model · 1× Gaping maw, 1× Scything talons  | 120 | 0.32 | 0.38 |
| 6 | Broodlord 1 model · 1× Broodlord Claws and Talons  | 80 | 0.31 | 0.25 |
| 7 | Genestealers 10 models · 10× Genestealers claws and talons  | 140 | 0.31 | 0.43 |
| 8 | Lictor 1 model · 1× Lictor claws and talons  | 60 | 0.31 | 0.18 |
| 9 | Haruspex 1 model · 1× Grasping tongue, 1× Ravenous maw, 1× Shovelling claws  | 125 | 0.30 | 0.38 |
| 10 | Hive Tyrant 1 model · 1× Monstrous bonesword and lash whip, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 195 | 0.30 | 0.58 |
| 11 | The Swarmlord 1 model · 1× Synaptic Pulse, 1× Bone Sabres  | 210 | 0.28 | 0.59 |
| 12 | Hyperadapted Raveners 5 models · 1× Venom bolt, 1× Prime claws and talons, 4× Ravener heavy claws and talons  | 165 | 0.26 | 0.42 |
| 13 | Winged Hive Tyrant 1 model · 1× Monstrous bonesword and lash whip, 1× Tyrant talons  | 185 | 0.24 | 0.44 |
| 14 | Raveners 5 models · 5× Ravener claws and talons  | 125 | 0.24 | 0.30 |
| 15 | Old One Eye 1 model · 1× Old One Eye’s claws and talons  | 130 | 0.23 | 0.30 |
| 16 | Mawloc 1 model · 1× Distendible jaw, 1× Mawloc scything talons  | 130 | 0.23 | 0.30 |
| 17 | Norn Assimilator 1 model · 2× Toxinjecter harpoon, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 250 | 0.23 | 0.58 |
| 18 | Deathleaper 1 model · 1× Lictor claws and talons  | 80 | 0.23 | 0.18 |
| 19 | Toxicrene 1 model · 2× Massive toxic lashes  | 120 | 0.20 | 0.23 |
| 20 | Winged Tyranid Prime 1 model · 1× Prime talons  | 65 | 0.19 | 0.12 |
| 21 | Tyranid Warriors with Ranged Bio-Weapons 3 models · 1× Venom cannon, 2× Devourer, 3× Tyranid Warrior claws and talons  | 60 | 0.18 | 0.11 |
| 22 | Venomthropes † 3 models · 3× Toxic lashes  | 55 | 0.17 | 0.09 |
| 23 | Parasite of Mortrex 1 model · 1× Barbed ovipositor, 1× Clawed limbs  | 65 | 0.17 | 0.11 |
| 24 | Von Ryan's Leapers 3 models · 3× Leaper's talons  | 55 | 0.16 | 0.09 |
| 25 | Norn Emissary 1 model · 1× Psychic tendril, 1× Monstrous rending claws, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 250 | 0.16 | 0.39 |
| 26 | Neurolictor 1 model · 1× Piercing claws and talons  | 80 | 0.14 | 0.11 |
| 27 | Psychophage 1 model · 1× Psychoclastic torrent, 1× Talons and betentacled maw  | 110 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| 28 | Tyrannocyte † 1 model · 1× Tyrannocyte Bio-weapons, 1× Flensing Whips  | 80 | 0.10 | 0.08 |
| 29 | Tervigon 1 model · 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Massive scything talons  | 150 | 0.09 | 0.14 |
| 30 | Tyrant Guard 6 models · 6× Scything talons and rending claws  | 170 | 0.09 | 0.15 |

[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

Tyranids units against an Impulsor, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Hive Guard 6 models · 6× Shockcannon, 6× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 160 | 0.48 | 0.77 |
| 2 | Exocrine 1 model · 1× Bio-plasmic cannon, 1× Powerful limbs  | 135 | 0.35 | 0.47 |
| 3 | Pyrovores 3 models · 3× Flamespurt, 3× Chitin-barbed limbs  | 100 | 0.34 | 0.34 |
| 4 | Maleceptor 1 model · 1× Psychic overload, 1× Massive scything talons  | 180 | 0.28 | 0.50 |
| 5 | Tyrannofex 1 model · 1× Acid spray, 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Powerful limbs  | 180 | 0.24 | 0.43 |
| 6 | Hive Crone † 1 model · 1× Drool cannon, 1× Tentaclids, 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Thorax spur, 1× Scything wings  | 170 | 0.24 | 0.40 |
| 7 | Zoanthropes 3 models · 3× Warp blast, 3× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 90 | 0.18 | 0.16 |
| 8 | Barbgaunts † 5 models · 5× Barblauncher, 5× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 50 | 0.18 | 0.09 |
| 9 | Neurotyrant 1 model · 1× Psychic scream, 1× Neurotyrant claws and lashes  | 120 | 0.17 | 0.21 |
| 10 | Norn Assimilator 1 model · 2× Toxinjecter harpoon, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 250 | 0.15 | 0.38 |
| 11 | Tyranid Warriors with Ranged Bio-Weapons 3 models · 1× Venom cannon, 2× Devourer, 3× Tyranid Warrior claws and talons  | 60 | 0.15 | 0.09 |
| 12 | Harridan † 1 model · 1× Dire bio-cannon, 1× Gargantuan scything talons  | 610 | 0.15 | 0.90 |
| 13 | Harpy † 1 model · 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Twin stranglethorn cannon, 1× Scything wings  | 185 | 0.13 | 0.24 |
| 14 | Toxicrene 1 model · 2× Massive toxic lashes  | 120 | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| 15 | Carnifexes 2 models · 2× Bio-plasma, 2× Deathspitters with slimer maggots, 2× Spine banks, 2× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 180 | 0.12 | 0.21 |
| 16 | Hierophant † 1 model · 1× Bio-plasma torrent, 1× Dire bio-cannon, 1× Lashwhip pods, 1× Titanic scything talons  | 810 | 0.11 | 0.89 |
| 17 | Sporocyst 1 model · 1× Sporocyst bio-weapon, 1× Flensing whips  | 145 | 0.10 | 0.15 |
| 18 | Tyrannocyte † 1 model · 1× Tyrannocyte Bio-weapons, 1× Flensing Whips  | 80 | 0.09 | 0.08 |
| 19 | The Swarmlord 1 model · 1× Synaptic Pulse, 1× Bone Sabres  | 210 | 0.09 | 0.20 |
| 20 | Termagants 10 models · 10× Fleshborer, 10× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 55 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| 21 | Biovores 1 model · 1× Spore mine launcher, 1× Chitin-barbed limbs  | 60 | 0.07 | 0.04 |
| 22 | Gargoyles 10 models · 10× Fleshborer, 10× Blinding venom  | 75 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| 23 | Hyperadapted Raveners 5 models · 1× Venom bolt, 1× Prime claws and talons, 4× Ravener heavy claws and talons  | 165 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| 24 | Screamer-killer 1 model · 1× Bio-plasmic scream, 1× Screamer-killer talons  | 125 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
| 25 | Psychophage 1 model · 1× Psychoclastic torrent, 1× Talons and betentacled maw  | 110 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 26 | Haruspex 1 model · 1× Grasping tongue, 1× Ravenous maw, 1× Shovelling claws  | 125 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| 27 | Trygon 1 model · 1× Bio-electric pulse, 1× Trygon scything talons  | 135 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| 28 | Tervigon 1 model · 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Massive scything talons  | 150 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| 29 | Norn Emissary 1 model · 1× Psychic tendril, 1× Monstrous rending claws, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 250 | 0.03 | 0.07 |

### Melee

Tyranids units against an Impulsor, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Tyranid Prime with Lash Whip 1 model · 1× Lash whip, 1× Rending claw, 1× Scything talons  | 75 | 0.68 | 0.51 |
| 2 | Screamer-killer 1 model · 1× Bio-plasmic scream, 1× Screamer-killer talons  | 125 | 0.57 | 0.71 |
| 3 | Old One Eye 1 model · 1× Old One Eye’s claws and talons  | 130 | 0.57 | 0.74 |
| 4 | Haruspex 1 model · 1× Grasping tongue, 1× Ravenous maw, 1× Shovelling claws  | 125 | 0.55 | 0.68 |
| 5 | Tyranid Warriors with Melee Bio-Weapons 6 models · 6× Tyranid Warrior claws and talons  | 150 | 0.52 | 0.78 |
| 6 | Raveners 5 models · 5× Ravener claws and talons  | 125 | 0.52 | 0.65 |
| 7 | Hyperadapted Raveners 5 models · 1× Venom bolt, 1× Prime claws and talons, 4× Ravener heavy claws and talons  | 165 | 0.51 | 0.84 |
| 8 | Trygon 1 model · 1× Bio-electric pulse, 1× Trygon scything talons  | 135 | 0.49 | 0.66 |
| 9 | Broodlord 1 model · 1× Broodlord Claws and Talons  | 80 | 0.44 | 0.35 |
| 10 | Hive Tyrant 1 model · 1× Monstrous bonesword and lash whip, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 195 | 0.43 | 0.83 |
| 11 | The Swarmlord 1 model · 1× Synaptic Pulse, 1× Bone Sabres  | 210 | 0.42 | 0.89 |
| 12 | Winged Hive Tyrant 1 model · 1× Monstrous bonesword and lash whip, 1× Tyrant talons  | 185 | 0.40 | 0.74 |
| 13 | The Red Terror 1 model · 1× Gaping maw, 1× Scything talons  | 120 | 0.39 | 0.47 |
| 14 | Norn Assimilator 1 model · 2× Toxinjecter harpoon, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 250 | 0.36 | 0.91 |
| 15 | Lictor 1 model · 1× Lictor claws and talons  | 60 | 0.35 | 0.21 |
| 16 | Von Ryan's Leapers 3 models · 3× Leaper's talons  | 55 | 0.33 | 0.18 |
| 17 | Norn Emissary 1 model · 1× Psychic tendril, 1× Monstrous rending claws, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 250 | 0.28 | 0.69 |
| 18 | Genestealers 10 models · 10× Genestealers claws and talons  | 140 | 0.28 | 0.39 |
| 19 | Tyranid Warriors with Ranged Bio-Weapons 3 models · 1× Venom cannon, 2× Devourer, 3× Tyranid Warrior claws and talons  | 60 | 0.26 | 0.15 |
| 20 | Deathleaper 1 model · 1× Lictor claws and talons  | 80 | 0.25 | 0.20 |
| 21 | Winged Tyranid Prime 1 model · 1× Prime talons  | 65 | 0.24 | 0.16 |
| 22 | Tervigon 1 model · 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Massive scything talons  | 150 | 0.24 | 0.36 |
| 23 | Toxicrene 1 model · 2× Massive toxic lashes  | 120 | 0.20 | 0.24 |
| 24 | Maleceptor 1 model · 1× Psychic overload, 1× Massive scything talons  | 180 | 0.20 | 0.35 |
| 25 | Mawloc 1 model · 1× Distendible jaw, 1× Mawloc scything talons  | 130 | 0.20 | 0.25 |
| 26 | Psychophage 1 model · 1× Psychoclastic torrent, 1× Talons and betentacled maw  | 110 | 0.18 | 0.20 |
| 27 | Tyrant Guard 6 models · 6× Scything talons and rending claws  | 170 | 0.18 | 0.31 |
| 28 | Hormagaunts 10 models · 10× Hormagaunt talons  | 70 | 0.16 | 0.11 |
| 29 | Parasite of Mortrex 1 model · 1× Barbed ovipositor, 1× Clawed limbs  | 65 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| 30 | Neurolictor 1 model · 1× Piercing claws and talons  | 80 | 0.13 | 0.10 |

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

51 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

Tyranids units against a Leman Russ Battle Tank, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Hive Guard 6 models · 6× Shockcannon, 6× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 160 | 0.31 | 0.50 |
| 2 | Pyrovores 3 models · 3× Flamespurt, 3× Chitin-barbed limbs  | 100 | 0.19 | 0.19 |
| 3 | Exocrine 1 model · 1× Bio-plasmic cannon, 1× Powerful limbs  | 135 | 0.17 | 0.23 |
| 4 | Hive Crone † 1 model · 1× Drool cannon, 1× Tentaclids, 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Thorax spur, 1× Scything wings  | 170 | 0.16 | 0.28 |
| 5 | Tyrannofex 1 model · 1× Acid spray, 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Powerful limbs  | 180 | 0.14 | 0.25 |
| 6 | Zoanthropes 3 models · 3× Warp blast, 3× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 90 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| 7 | Norn Assimilator 1 model · 2× Toxinjecter harpoon, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 250 | 0.10 | 0.25 |
| 8 | Maleceptor 1 model · 1× Psychic overload, 1× Massive scything talons  | 180 | 0.09 | 0.16 |
| 9 | Harridan † 1 model · 1× Dire bio-cannon, 1× Gargantuan scything talons  | 610 | 0.08 | 0.47 |
| 10 | Toxicrene 1 model · 2× Massive toxic lashes  | 120 | 0.07 | 0.08 |
| 11 | Harpy † 1 model · 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Twin stranglethorn cannon, 1× Scything wings  | 185 | 0.06 | 0.12 |
| 12 | Carnifexes 2 models · 2× Bio-plasma, 2× Deathspitters with slimer maggots, 2× Spine banks, 2× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 180 | 0.06 | 0.11 |
| 13 | Tyranid Warriors with Ranged Bio-Weapons 3 models · 1× Venom cannon, 2× Devourer, 3× Tyranid Warrior claws and talons  | 60 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| 14 | Biovores 1 model · 1× Spore mine launcher, 1× Chitin-barbed limbs  | 60 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| 15 | Hierophant † 1 model · 1× Bio-plasma torrent, 1× Dire bio-cannon, 1× Lashwhip pods, 1× Titanic scything talons  | 810 | 0.06 | 0.45 |
| 16 | Neurotyrant 1 model · 1× Psychic scream, 1× Neurotyrant claws and lashes  | 120 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| 17 | Barbgaunts † 5 models · 5× Barblauncher, 5× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 50 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| 18 | Hyperadapted Raveners 5 models · 1× Venom bolt, 1× Prime claws and talons, 4× Ravener heavy claws and talons  | 165 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| 19 | Screamer-killer 1 model · 1× Bio-plasmic scream, 1× Screamer-killer talons  | 125 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| 20 | Haruspex 1 model · 1× Grasping tongue, 1× Ravenous maw, 1× Shovelling claws  | 125 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| 21 | The Swarmlord 1 model · 1× Synaptic Pulse, 1× Bone Sabres  | 210 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| 22 | Sporocyst 1 model · 1× Sporocyst bio-weapon, 1× Flensing whips  | 145 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| 23 | Psychophage 1 model · 1× Psychoclastic torrent, 1× Talons and betentacled maw  | 110 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| 24 | Tyrannocyte † 1 model · 1× Tyrannocyte Bio-weapons, 1× Flensing Whips  | 80 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 25 | Norn Emissary 1 model · 1× Psychic tendril, 1× Monstrous rending claws, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 250 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| 26 | Termagants 10 models · 10× Fleshborer, 10× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 55 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 27 | Gargoyles 10 models · 10× Fleshborer, 10× Blinding venom  | 75 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 28 | Trygon 1 model · 1× Bio-electric pulse, 1× Trygon scything talons  | 135 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 29 | Tervigon 1 model · 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Massive scything talons  | 150 | 0.01 | 0.01 |

### Melee

Tyranids units against a Leman Russ Battle Tank, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Old One Eye 1 model · 1× Old One Eye’s claws and talons  | 130 | 0.44 | 0.57 |
| 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 | Haruspex 1 model · 1× Grasping tongue, 1× Ravenous maw, 1× Shovelling claws  | 125 | 0.36 | 0.45 |
| 4 | Tyranid Warriors with Melee Bio-Weapons 6 models · 6× Tyranid Warrior claws and talons  | 150 | 0.34 | 0.51 |
| 5 | Broodlord 1 model · 1× Broodlord Claws and Talons  | 80 | 0.34 | 0.27 |
| 6 | Tyranid Prime with Lash Whip 1 model · 1× Lash whip, 1× Rending claw, 1× Scything talons  | 75 | 0.27 | 0.21 |
| 7 | Norn Assimilator 1 model · 2× Toxinjecter harpoon, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 250 | 0.26 | 0.65 |
| 8 | The Red Terror 1 model · 1× Gaping maw, 1× Scything talons  | 120 | 0.24 | 0.29 |
| 9 | Trygon 1 model · 1× Bio-electric pulse, 1× Trygon scything talons  | 135 | 0.23 | 0.31 |
| 10 | Lictor 1 model · 1× Lictor claws and talons  | 60 | 0.21 | 0.13 |
| 11 | Hive Tyrant 1 model · 1× Monstrous bonesword and lash whip, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 195 | 0.21 | 0.41 |
| 12 | Screamer-killer 1 model · 1× Bio-plasmic scream, 1× Screamer-killer talons  | 125 | 0.21 | 0.26 |
| 13 | The Swarmlord 1 model · 1× Synaptic Pulse, 1× Bone Sabres  | 210 | 0.20 | 0.42 |
| 14 | Raveners 5 models · 5× Ravener claws and talons  | 125 | 0.19 | 0.23 |
| 15 | Genestealers 10 models · 10× Genestealers claws and talons  | 140 | 0.18 | 0.25 |
| 16 | Winged Hive Tyrant 1 model · 1× Monstrous bonesword and lash whip, 1× Tyrant talons  | 185 | 0.17 | 0.32 |
| 17 | Deathleaper 1 model · 1× Lictor claws and talons  | 80 | 0.16 | 0.13 |
| 18 | Psychophage 1 model · 1× Psychoclastic torrent, 1× Talons and betentacled maw  | 110 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| 19 | Tyranid Warriors with Ranged Bio-Weapons 3 models · 1× Venom cannon, 2× Devourer, 3× Tyranid Warrior claws and talons  | 60 | 0.14 | 0.08 |
| 20 | Winged Tyranid Prime 1 model · 1× Prime talons  | 65 | 0.13 | 0.09 |
| 21 | Mawloc 1 model · 1× Distendible jaw, 1× Mawloc scything talons  | 130 | 0.12 | 0.16 |
| 22 | Toxicrene 1 model · 2× Massive toxic lashes  | 120 | 0.11 | 0.13 |
| 23 | Norn Emissary 1 model · 1× Psychic tendril, 1× Monstrous rending claws, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 250 | 0.11 | 0.27 |
| 24 | Hormagaunts 10 models · 10× Hormagaunt talons  | 70 | 0.09 | 0.07 |
| 25 | Von Ryan's Leapers 3 models · 3× Leaper's talons  | 55 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| 26 | Parasite of Mortrex 1 model · 1× Barbed ovipositor, 1× Clawed limbs  | 65 | 0.09 | 0.06 |
| 27 | Tervigon 1 model · 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Massive scything talons  | 150 | 0.08 | 0.13 |
| 28 | Neurolictor 1 model · 1× Piercing claws and talons  | 80 | 0.08 | 0.06 |
| 29 | Hierophant † 1 model · 1× Bio-plasma torrent, 1× Dire bio-cannon, 1× Lashwhip pods, 1× Titanic scything talons  | 810 | 0.07 | 0.59 |
| 30 | Tyrannocyte † 1 model · 1× Tyrannocyte Bio-weapons, 1× Flensing Whips  | 80 | 0.07 | 0.05 |

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

51 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

Tyranids units against an Exocrine, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Pyrovores 3 models · 3× Flamespurt, 3× Chitin-barbed limbs  | 100 | 0.27 | 0.27 |
| 2 | Exocrine 1 model · 1× Bio-plasmic cannon, 1× Powerful limbs  | 135 | 0.19 | 0.25 |
| 3 | Hive Guard 6 models · 6× Shockcannon, 6× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 160 | 0.18 | 0.29 |
| 4 | Tyrannofex 1 model · 1× Acid spray, 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Powerful limbs  | 180 | 0.18 | 0.33 |
| 5 | Maleceptor 1 model · 1× Psychic overload, 1× Massive scything talons  | 180 | 0.17 | 0.31 |
| 6 | Zoanthropes 3 models · 3× Warp blast, 3× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 90 | 0.14 | 0.12 |
| 7 | Norn Assimilator 1 model · 2× Toxinjecter harpoon, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 250 | 0.12 | 0.30 |
| 8 | Harridan † 1 model · 1× Dire bio-cannon, 1× Gargantuan scything talons  | 610 | 0.11 | 0.69 |
| 9 | Hive Crone † 1 model · 1× Drool cannon, 1× Tentaclids, 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Thorax spur, 1× Scything wings  | 170 | 0.11 | 0.19 |
| 10 | Harpy † 1 model · 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Twin stranglethorn cannon, 1× Scything wings  | 185 | 0.09 | 0.17 |
| 11 | Toxicrene 1 model · 2× Massive toxic lashes  | 120 | 0.09 | 0.11 |
| 12 | Hierophant † 1 model · 1× Bio-plasma torrent, 1× Dire bio-cannon, 1× Lashwhip pods, 1× Titanic scything talons  | 810 | 0.09 | 0.69 |
| 13 | Tyranid Warriors with Ranged Bio-Weapons 3 models · 1× Venom cannon, 2× Devourer, 3× Tyranid Warrior claws and talons  | 60 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| 14 | Carnifexes 2 models · 2× Bio-plasma, 2× Deathspitters with slimer maggots, 2× Spine banks, 2× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 180 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| 15 | Neurotyrant 1 model · 1× Psychic scream, 1× Neurotyrant claws and lashes  | 120 | 0.07 | 0.08 |
| 16 | Barbgaunts † 5 models · 5× Barblauncher, 5× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 50 | 0.07 | 0.03 |
| 17 | Biovores 1 model · 1× Spore mine launcher, 1× Chitin-barbed limbs  | 60 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| 18 | Hyperadapted Raveners 5 models · 1× Venom bolt, 1× Prime claws and talons, 4× Ravener heavy claws and talons  | 165 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| 19 | Screamer-killer 1 model · 1× Bio-plasmic scream, 1× Screamer-killer talons  | 125 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| 20 | Sporocyst 1 model · 1× Sporocyst bio-weapon, 1× Flensing whips  | 145 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| 21 | Psychophage 1 model · 1× Psychoclastic torrent, 1× Talons and betentacled maw  | 110 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| 22 | Haruspex 1 model · 1× Grasping tongue, 1× Ravenous maw, 1× Shovelling claws  | 125 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| 23 | Termagants 10 models · 10× Fleshborer, 10× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 55 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| 24 | The Swarmlord 1 model · 1× Synaptic Pulse, 1× Bone Sabres  | 210 | 0.04 | 0.07 |
| 25 | Tyrannocyte † 1 model · 1× Tyrannocyte Bio-weapons, 1× Flensing Whips  | 80 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| 26 | Gargoyles 10 models · 10× Fleshborer, 10× Blinding venom  | 75 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| 27 | Norn Emissary 1 model · 1× Psychic tendril, 1× Monstrous rending claws, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 250 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| 28 | Trygon 1 model · 1× Bio-electric pulse, 1× Trygon scything talons  | 135 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 29 | Tervigon 1 model · 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Massive scything talons  | 150 | 0.01 | 0.02 |

### Melee

Tyranids units against an Exocrine, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Old One Eye 1 model · 1× Old One Eye’s claws and talons  | 130 | 0.50 | 0.65 |
| 2 | Haruspex 1 model · 1× Grasping tongue, 1× Ravenous maw, 1× Shovelling claws  | 125 | 0.45 | 0.56 |
| 3 | Hyperadapted Raveners 5 models · 1× Venom bolt, 1× Prime claws and talons, 4× Ravener heavy claws and talons  | 165 | 0.45 | 0.74 |
| 4 | Tyranid Warriors with Melee Bio-Weapons 6 models · 6× Tyranid Warrior claws and talons  | 150 | 0.42 | 0.63 |
| 5 | Screamer-killer 1 model · 1× Bio-plasmic scream, 1× Screamer-killer talons  | 125 | 0.38 | 0.48 |
| 6 | Broodlord 1 model · 1× Broodlord Claws and Talons  | 80 | 0.34 | 0.27 |
| 7 | Tyranid Prime with Lash Whip 1 model · 1× Lash whip, 1× Rending claw, 1× Scything talons  | 75 | 0.34 | 0.25 |
| 8 | The Swarmlord 1 model · 1× Synaptic Pulse, 1× Bone Sabres  | 210 | 0.33 | 0.69 |
| 9 | Hive Tyrant 1 model · 1× Monstrous bonesword and lash whip, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 195 | 0.32 | 0.63 |
| 10 | Norn Assimilator 1 model · 2× Toxinjecter harpoon, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 250 | 0.32 | 0.80 |
| 11 | The Red Terror 1 model · 1× Gaping maw, 1× Scything talons  | 120 | 0.30 | 0.36 |
| 12 | Winged Hive Tyrant 1 model · 1× Monstrous bonesword and lash whip, 1× Tyrant talons  | 185 | 0.29 | 0.53 |
| 13 | Trygon 1 model · 1× Bio-electric pulse, 1× Trygon scything talons  | 135 | 0.28 | 0.37 |
| 14 | Lictor 1 model · 1× Lictor claws and talons  | 60 | 0.27 | 0.16 |
| 15 | Raveners 5 models · 5× Ravener claws and talons  | 125 | 0.23 | 0.29 |
| 16 | Genestealers 10 models · 10× Genestealers claws and talons  | 140 | 0.22 | 0.31 |
| 17 | Deathleaper 1 model · 1× Lictor claws and talons  | 80 | 0.20 | 0.16 |
| 18 | Tyranid Warriors with Ranged Bio-Weapons 3 models · 1× Venom cannon, 2× Devourer, 3× Tyranid Warrior claws and talons  | 60 | 0.20 | 0.12 |
| 19 | Norn Emissary 1 model · 1× Psychic tendril, 1× Monstrous rending claws, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 250 | 0.19 | 0.47 |
| 20 | Winged Tyranid Prime 1 model · 1× Prime talons  | 65 | 0.18 | 0.12 |
| 21 | Toxicrene 1 model · 2× Massive toxic lashes  | 120 | 0.16 | 0.19 |
| 22 | Mawloc 1 model · 1× Distendible jaw, 1× Mawloc scything talons  | 130 | 0.15 | 0.20 |
| 23 | Tervigon 1 model · 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Massive scything talons  | 150 | 0.14 | 0.22 |
| 24 | Psychophage 1 model · 1× Psychoclastic torrent, 1× Talons and betentacled maw  | 110 | 0.14 | 0.16 |
| 25 | Von Ryan's Leapers 3 models · 3× Leaper's talons  | 55 | 0.13 | 0.07 |
| 26 | Hormagaunts 10 models · 10× Hormagaunt talons  | 70 | 0.13 | 0.09 |
| 27 | Maleceptor 1 model · 1× Psychic overload, 1× Massive scything talons  | 180 | 0.12 | 0.22 |
| 28 | Parasite of Mortrex 1 model · 1× Barbed ovipositor, 1× Clawed limbs  | 65 | 0.12 | 0.08 |
| 29 | Neurolictor 1 model · 1× Piercing claws and talons  | 80 | 0.10 | 0.08 |
| 30 | Hierophant † 1 model · 1× Bio-plasma torrent, 1× Dire bio-cannon, 1× Lashwhip pods, 1× Titanic scything talons  | 810 | 0.10 | 0.79 |

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

51 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

Tyranids units against a Knight Paladin, shooting alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Hive Guard 6 models · 6× Shockcannon, 6× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 160 | 0.23 | 0.38 |
| 2 | Pyrovores 3 models · 3× Flamespurt, 3× Chitin-barbed limbs  | 100 | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| 3 | Tyrannofex 1 model · 1× Acid spray, 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Powerful limbs  | 180 | 0.10 | 0.17 |
| 4 | Hive Crone † 1 model · 1× Drool cannon, 1× Tentaclids, 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Thorax spur, 1× Scything wings  | 170 | 0.09 | 0.16 |
| 5 | Exocrine 1 model · 1× Bio-plasmic cannon, 1× Powerful limbs  | 135 | 0.08 | 0.11 |
| 6 | Zoanthropes 3 models · 3× Warp blast, 3× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 90 | 0.08 | 0.07 |
| 7 | Maleceptor 1 model · 1× Psychic overload, 1× Massive scything talons  | 180 | 0.06 | 0.11 |
| 8 | Norn Assimilator 1 model · 2× Toxinjecter harpoon, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 250 | 0.05 | 0.13 |
| 9 | Harpy † 1 model · 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Twin stranglethorn cannon, 1× Scything wings  | 185 | 0.05 | 0.09 |
| 10 | Toxicrene 1 model · 2× Massive toxic lashes  | 120 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| 11 | Tyranid Warriors with Ranged Bio-Weapons 3 models · 1× Venom cannon, 2× Devourer, 3× Tyranid Warrior claws and talons  | 60 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| 12 | Carnifexes 2 models · 2× Bio-plasma, 2× Deathspitters with slimer maggots, 2× Spine banks, 2× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 180 | 0.04 | 0.08 |
| 13 | Harridan † 1 model · 1× Dire bio-cannon, 1× Gargantuan scything talons  | 610 | 0.04 | 0.24 |
| 14 | Barbgaunts † 5 models · 5× Barblauncher, 5× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 50 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| 15 | Neurotyrant 1 model · 1× Psychic scream, 1× Neurotyrant claws and lashes  | 120 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| 16 | Biovores 1 model · 1× Spore mine launcher, 1× Chitin-barbed limbs  | 60 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| 17 | Hierophant † 1 model · 1× Bio-plasma torrent, 1× Dire bio-cannon, 1× Lashwhip pods, 1× Titanic scything talons  | 810 | 0.03 | 0.25 |
| 18 | Hyperadapted Raveners 5 models · 1× Venom bolt, 1× Prime claws and talons, 4× Ravener heavy claws and talons  | 165 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| 19 | Sporocyst 1 model · 1× Sporocyst bio-weapon, 1× Flensing whips  | 145 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| 20 | Screamer-killer 1 model · 1× Bio-plasmic scream, 1× Screamer-killer talons  | 125 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| 21 | Tyrannocyte † 1 model · 1× Tyrannocyte Bio-weapons, 1× Flensing Whips  | 80 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 22 | The Swarmlord 1 model · 1× Synaptic Pulse, 1× Bone Sabres  | 210 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| 23 | Haruspex 1 model · 1× Grasping tongue, 1× Ravenous maw, 1× Shovelling claws  | 125 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| 24 | Psychophage 1 model · 1× Psychoclastic torrent, 1× Talons and betentacled maw  | 110 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 25 | Termagants 10 models · 10× Fleshborer, 10× Chitinous claws and teeth  | 55 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| 26 | Gargoyles 10 models · 10× Fleshborer, 10× Blinding venom  | 75 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 27 | Norn Emissary 1 model · 1× Psychic tendril, 1× Monstrous rending claws, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 250 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| 28 | Trygon 1 model · 1× Bio-electric pulse, 1× Trygon scything talons  | 135 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 29 | Tervigon 1 model · 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Massive scything talons  | 150 | 0.01 | 0.01 |

### Melee

Tyranids units against a Knight Paladin, melee alone, best per 100 points first
| # | Unit | Points | Per 100 pts | A turn |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Old One Eye 1 model · 1× Old One Eye’s claws and talons  | 130 | 0.29 | 0.38 |
| 2 | Haruspex 1 model · 1× Grasping tongue, 1× Ravenous maw, 1× Shovelling claws  | 125 | 0.26 | 0.33 |
| 3 | Hyperadapted Raveners 5 models · 1× Venom bolt, 1× Prime claws and talons, 4× Ravener heavy claws and talons  | 165 | 0.26 | 0.43 |
| 4 | Tyranid Warriors with Melee Bio-Weapons 6 models · 6× Tyranid Warrior claws and talons  | 150 | 0.23 | 0.34 |
| 5 | Broodlord 1 model · 1× Broodlord Claws and Talons  | 80 | 0.18 | 0.15 |
| 6 | Tyranid Prime with Lash Whip 1 model · 1× Lash whip, 1× Rending claw, 1× Scything talons  | 75 | 0.18 | 0.14 |
| 7 | Norn Assimilator 1 model · 2× Toxinjecter harpoon, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 250 | 0.18 | 0.45 |
| 8 | The Red Terror 1 model · 1× Gaping maw, 1× Scything talons  | 120 | 0.16 | 0.19 |
| 9 | Trygon 1 model · 1× Bio-electric pulse, 1× Trygon scything talons  | 135 | 0.15 | 0.20 |
| 10 | Lictor 1 model · 1× Lictor claws and talons  | 60 | 0.14 | 0.09 |
| 11 | Hive Tyrant 1 model · 1× Monstrous bonesword and lash whip, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 195 | 0.14 | 0.27 |
| 12 | Screamer-killer 1 model · 1× Bio-plasmic scream, 1× Screamer-killer talons  | 125 | 0.14 | 0.17 |
| 13 | The Swarmlord 1 model · 1× Synaptic Pulse, 1× Bone Sabres  | 210 | 0.13 | 0.28 |
| 14 | Raveners 5 models · 5× Ravener claws and talons  | 125 | 0.13 | 0.16 |
| 15 | Genestealers 10 models · 10× Genestealers claws and talons  | 140 | 0.12 | 0.16 |
| 16 | Winged Hive Tyrant 1 model · 1× Monstrous bonesword and lash whip, 1× Tyrant talons  | 185 | 0.11 | 0.21 |
| 17 | Tyranid Warriors with Ranged Bio-Weapons 3 models · 1× Venom cannon, 2× Devourer, 3× Tyranid Warrior claws and talons  | 60 | 0.11 | 0.06 |
| 18 | Deathleaper 1 model · 1× Lictor claws and talons  | 80 | 0.11 | 0.08 |
| 19 | Winged Tyranid Prime 1 model · 1× Prime talons  | 65 | 0.10 | 0.07 |
| 20 | Toxicrene 1 model · 2× Massive toxic lashes  | 120 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| 21 | Mawloc 1 model · 1× Distendible jaw, 1× Mawloc scything talons  | 130 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| 22 | Psychophage 1 model · 1× Psychoclastic torrent, 1× Talons and betentacled maw  | 110 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
| 23 | Norn Emissary 1 model · 1× Psychic tendril, 1× Monstrous rending claws, 1× Monstrous scything talons  | 250 | 0.07 | 0.19 |
| 24 | Hormagaunts 10 models · 10× Hormagaunt talons  | 70 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| 25 | Von Ryan's Leapers 3 models · 3× Leaper's talons  | 55 | 0.07 | 0.04 |
| 26 | Parasite of Mortrex 1 model · 1× Barbed ovipositor, 1× Clawed limbs  | 65 | 0.07 | 0.04 |
| 27 | Neurolictor 1 model · 1× Piercing claws and talons  | 80 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| 28 | Hierophant † 1 model · 1× Bio-plasma torrent, 1× Dire bio-cannon, 1× Lashwhip pods, 1× Titanic scything talons  | 810 | 0.05 | 0.43 |
| 29 | Tervigon 1 model · 1× Stinger salvoes, 1× Massive scything talons  | 150 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| 30 | Tyrannocyte † 1 model · 1× Tyrannocyte Bio-weapons, 1× Flensing Whips  | 80 | 0.05 | 0.04 |

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

##  How the units are scored

Each unit is simulated alone against a fresh target, 2,000 times for its shooting and 2,000 times for its fighting, by the engine behind [List Check](/listcheck). Each table ranks one phase: a unit's shooting alone, or its melee alone. A score is how much of the target it removes in one turn in that phase (1 is the whole unit, and no more is counted), and Per 100 pts divides that by the unit's points. A model fires its pistols or its other guns, not both.

Units come at the size and in the loadout the faction's winning tournament lists run most, from the [Meta Merge](/metamerge) feed of 2026-10-07. A unit no winning list fields comes at its smallest size in default wargear, marked †. The faction's army rule applies wherever it needs no situation; detachment rules, enhancements, stratagems and attached leaders do not, and every unit is in range and in the open. To score a whole list, with its detachment and leaders, paste it into [List Check](/listcheck).

##  Questions

What is the best Tyranids unit against hordes in 40k 11th edition?

Per point, Barbgaunts: 0.83 squads of 20 Cadians per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Genestealers and Tyranid Prime with Lash Whip. Scored against a squad of 20 Cadian Shock Troops, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

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

Per point, Tyranid Prime with Lash Whip: 0.41 squads of 5 Terminators per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Tyranid Warriors with Melee Bio-Weapons and Trygon. Scored against a squad of 5 Terminators, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

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

Per point, Tyranid Prime with Lash Whip: 0.68 Impulsors per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Screamer-killer and Old One Eye. Scored against an Impulsor, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

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

Per point, Old One Eye: 0.44 Leman Russes per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Hyperadapted Raveners and Haruspex. Scored against a Leman Russ Battle Tank, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

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

Per point, Old One Eye: 0.50 Exocrines per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Haruspex and Hyperadapted Raveners. Scored against an Exocrine, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.

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

Per point, Old One Eye: 0.29 Knight Paladins per 100 points in one turn, ahead of Haruspex and Hyperadapted Raveners. Scored against a Knight Paladin, with the army rule and no detachment or stratagem.