Deathwatch Terminator Squad Deathwatch · Infantry
Deathwatch Terminator Squad comes as 5 models for 180 points in the Deathwatch army. On points efficiency the unit ranks 17th of 97 Deathwatch units overall and 8th of 28 among infantry, with a value score of 69/100 (offense 73, defense 65). Per point, the unit hits hardest into MEQ (76th percentile) and is toughest against anti-tank (79th percentile).
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Offense: wounds removed per 100 points
Scored with the default wargear (Power Fist, Storm Bolter): every gun firing, each model's best melee weapon plus any Extra Attacks. No cover, Heavy weapons stationary, not within half range.
| Target | 🎯 Ranged | ⚔️ Melee | %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaff10 × T3 Sv5+ W1 infantry | 1.65Storm Bolter◇ option: Cyclone missile launcher (frag) · 1.95 per model | 4.52Power Fist◇ option: Twin lightning claws · 2.00 per model | 60 |
| MEQ5 × T4 Sv3+ W2 infantry | 0.62Storm Bolter◇ option: Plasma cannon (supercharge) · 1.93 per model | 5.02Power Fist | 76 |
| TEQ5 × T5 Sv2+ 4++ W3 infantry | 0.21Storm Bolter◇ option: Plasma cannon (supercharge) · 1.05 per model | 2.92Power Fist◇ option: Twin lightning claws · 1.25 per model | 69 |
| Light vehicleT10 Sv3+ W12 vehicle | 0.21Storm Bolter◇ option: Cyclone missile launcher (krak) · 0.99 per model | 2.46Power Fist◇ option: Chainfist · 1.32 per model | 64 |
| Heavy vehicleT12 Sv2+ W16 vehicle | 0.10Storm Bolter◇ option: Cyclone missile launcher (krak) · 0.77 per model | 1.85Power Fist◇ option: Chainfist · 1.00 per model | 68 |
Defense: hits needed to destroy it, per 100 points
| Attacker | Hits | %ile |
|---|---|---|
| Small armsS4 AP0 D1 (bolter, lasgun) | 150 | 77 |
| SpecialS5 AP-1 D1 (heavy bolter-class) | 50.0 | 59 |
| PlasmaS8 AP-2 D2 (plasma, power fist) | 16.7 | 66 |
| EliteS6 AP-2 D3 (elite melee, precision) | 8.33 | 26 |
| Anti-tankS12 AP-3 D6 (lascannon, melta) | 9.07 | 79 |
Utility: what the damage numbers miss
A rough guide from the datasheet's numbers, keywords and ability names (it can't weigh what a Leader's or aura's rule does). Percentiles against every current unit.
| Part | %ile |
|---|---|
| Board controlObjective Control per 100 pts | 62 |
| Action economyUnits per 100 pts: cheap bodies for actions | 16 |
| ReachMove, plus Fly, Deep Strike, Infiltrators, Scouts | 56 |
| SupportLeader, auras, Transport, Lone Operative, Stealth, revives | 23 |
Similar-cost Deathwatch infantry
| Unit | Pts | Value | Off | Def | Util | Chaff | MEQ | TEQ | Light vehicle | Heavy vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminator Assault Squad5 models | 155 | 92 | 91 | 93 | 31 | 5.25 | 6.05 | 4.19 | 3.56 | 3.23 |
| Centurion Assault Squad3 models | 150 | 86 | 93 | 79 | 8 | 5.39 | 4.94 | 5.74 | 5.61 | 3.33 |
| Terminator Squad5 models | 160 | 79 | 81 | 76 | 29 | 5.09 | 5.65 | 3.28 | 2.77 | 2.08 |
| Centurion Devastator Squad3 models | 175 | 68 | 71 | 64 | 6 | 4.33 | 2.86 | 2.38 | 4.40 | 3.03 |
| Fortis Kill Team10 models | 195 | 53 | 62 | 43 | 17 | 5.04 | 4.05 | 2.56 | 1.90 | 1.43 |
| Inceptor Squad3 models | 125 | 50 | 73 | 28 | 51 | 5.21 | 5.74 | 2.90 | 2.20 | 1.47 |
Value, Offense, Defense and Utility are percentiles against every current unit in the game (100 = best per point). Value is Offense and Defense; Utility (board control, actions, reach, support) is a rough guide shown beside it. Target columns: expected wounds removed per 100 points.
Stats, wargear options and rules: see the official Deathwatch codex. How these scores work.