Cthonian Earthshakers Leagues of Votann · Infantry
Cthonian Earthshakers come as 2 models for 100 points in the Leagues of Votann army. On points efficiency the unit ranks 16th of 25 Leagues of Votann units overall and 6th of 7 among infantry, with a value score of 49/100 (offense 60, defense 38). Per point, the unit hits hardest into MEQ (70th percentile) and is toughest against special (63rd percentile).
⚔️ Run the full dice math in the calculator
Offense: wounds removed per 100 points
Scored with the default wargear (Plasma picks, Autoch-pattern bolt pistol, Breacher ordnance): 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 | 4.51Breacher ordnance◇ option: Tremor shells · 3.26 per model | 3.56Plasma picks | 59 |
| MEQ5 × T4 Sv3+ W2 infantry | 4.52Breacher ordnance | 2.37Plasma picks | 70 |
| TEQ5 × T5 Sv2+ 4++ W3 infantry | 2.53Breacher ordnance | 1.33Plasma picks | 60 |
| Light vehicleT10 Sv3+ W12 vehicle | 2.25Breacher ordnance | 0.59Plasma picks | 59 |
| Heavy vehicleT12 Sv2+ W16 vehicle | 1.00Breacher ordnance | 0.44Plasma picks | 42 |
Defense: hits needed to destroy it, per 100 points
| Attacker | Hits | %ile |
|---|---|---|
| Small armsS4 AP0 D1 (bolter, lasgun) | 72.0 | 47 |
| SpecialS5 AP-1 D1 (heavy bolter-class) | 54.0 | 63 |
| PlasmaS8 AP-2 D2 (plasma, power fist) | 10.8 | 38 |
| EliteS6 AP-2 D3 (elite melee, precision) | 9.60 | 34 |
| Anti-tankS12 AP-3 D6 (lascannon, melta) | 5.19 | 32 |
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 | 75 |
| Action economyUnits per 100 pts: cheap bodies for actions | 46 |
| ReachMove, plus Fly, Deep Strike, Infiltrators, Scouts | 3 |
| SupportLeader, auras, Transport, Lone Operative, Stealth, revives | 23 |
Similar-cost Leagues of Votann infantry
| Unit | Pts | Value | Off | Def | Util | Chaff | MEQ | TEQ | Light vehicle | Heavy vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ironkin Steeljacks with Melee Weapons3 models | 75 | 95 | 96 | 94 | 31 | 13.0 | 8.76 | 6.67 | 4.44 | 1.67 |
| Ironkin Steeljacks with Heavy Volkanite Disintegrators3 models | 80 | 88 | 85 | 91 | 27 | 8.08 | 4.69 | 3.75 | 2.81 | 1.88 |
| Cthonian Beserks5 models | 95 | 70 | 98 | 42 | 30 | 6.56 | 6.73 | 7.78 | 5.19 | 3.94 |
| Einhyr Hearthguard5 models | 130 | 60 | 61 | 60 | 10 | 5.46 | 4.50 | 2.24 | 1.82 | 1.37 |
| Brôkhyr Thunderkyn3 models | 80 | 60 | 81 | 38 | 27 | 6.44 | 6.05 | 3.42 | 3.12 | 1.04 |
| Hernkyn Yaegirs10 models | 90 | 42 | 20 | 63 | 74 | 4.94 | 2.47 | 0.93 | 0.62 | 0.31 |
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 Leagues of Votann codex. How these scores work.