Best Tacticus Heroes — Top 10

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November 2026 Tacticus Top 10 hero rankings

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November 2026 rankings · Published Nov 3, 2026

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Rank 1Imperial · Adeptus Custodes

Kariyan

Blade Champion

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Overall Hero Rating9.50 / 10

A powerhouse against bosses and hordes, with the damage to carry a team.

Guild Raid 10.0 / 10

A core damage dealer in Laviscus teams, with top-team value across most main bosses and strong support from the replay library.

Guild War 9.0 / 10

Teams featuring Kariyan clear 78.2% of Meds Up attacks across equally weighted battlefields, with established attack and defense Meta bonuses.

Horde 9.0 / 10

Repeated area attacks and scaling active damage make Kariyan an exceptional wave clearer, especially behind dependable healing and armour support.

Popularity 10.00 / 10

Planner investment: 86.0% at Gold I or higher, 70.9% at Diamond I or higher and 28.1% at Adamantine II.

Rank 2Xenos · Orks

Gulgortz

Warboss in Mega Armour

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Overall Hero Rating9.20 / 10

Brings the muscle and the backup, helping his whole team hit harder and more often.

Guild Raid 9.5 / 10

Adds extra attacks and mechanical triggers, making him a valuable teammate across many leading Laviscus and mechanical raid lineups.

Guild War 8.5 / 10

Teams featuring Gulgortz clear 77.4% of Meds Up attacks across equally weighted battlefields, with established attack and defense Meta bonuses.

Horde 8.5 / 10

Follow-up attacks, summons and repair access create strong repeated clearing, with relic support improving his sustained contribution to Ork formations.

Popularity 9.29 / 10

Planner investment: 91.8% at Gold I or higher, 68.3% at Diamond I or higher and 15.5% at Adamantine II.

Bonus Score +0.25

Required in:

Octarius

Rank 3Chaos · World Eaters

Khârn

Champion of Khorne

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Overall Hero Rating8.47 / 10

Relentless attacks make him a standout fighter against enemy teams and tough bosses.

Guild Raid 8.0 / 10

Delivers strong damage in accepted Cawl and Magnus teams, with raid value concentrated in lineups that support those matchups.

Guild War 9.0 / 10

Teams featuring Khârn clear 79.9% of Meds Up attacks across equally weighted battlefields, with established attack and defense Meta bonuses.

Horde 8.0 / 10

Repeated attacks provide strong wave clearing, while automatic movement and friendly fire require spacing that protects teammates during prolonged fights.

Popularity 8.90 / 10

Planner investment: 76.5% at Gold I or higher, 61.8% at Diamond I or higher and 19.8% at Adamantine II.

Rank 4Xenos · T'au Empire

Re'vas

XV8 Crisis Battlesuit

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Overall Hero Rating7.71 / 10

Tough armour and punishing firepower make her excellent at holding back waves of enemies.

Guild Raid 7.0 / 10

A core battlesuit damage dealer, with a top-team role against Ghaz and additional value against Hive Tyrant and Winged Prime.

Guild War 7.0 / 10

Teams featuring Re'vas clear 70.5% of Meds Up attacks across equally weighted battlefields, with established attack and defense Meta bonuses.

Horde 9.0 / 10

Durability and overwatch offer outstanding wave control, with repairs and relic access supporting repeated clears despite melee and infiltration threats.

Popularity 7.82 / 10

Planner investment: 76.3% at Gold I or higher, 54.8% at Diamond I or higher and 6.2% at Adamantine II.

Rank 5Imperial · Adeptus Custodes

Trajann

Captain-General

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Overall Hero Rating7.61 / 10

Brings out the best in powerful teammates, helping strong teams take down tough bosses.

Guild Raid 10.0 / 10

A key buffer for Laviscus teams and other strong raid lineups, giving him broad value across most main bosses.

Guild War 6.0 / 10

Teams featuring Trajann clear 68.1% of Meds Up attacks across equally weighted battlefields, with an established defensive Meta bonus.

Horde 6.0 / 10

Support for repeated allied abilities and extra attacks can strengthen wave teams, while temporary reactive defence limits sustained protection.

Popularity 8.44 / 10

Planner investment: 71.5% at Gold I or higher, 57.9% at Diamond I or higher and 17.5% at Adamantine II.

Rank 6Chaos · Thousand Sons

Abraxas

Infernal Master

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Overall Hero Rating7.53 / 10

Brings an army of summons and helps psychic teammates turn pressure into big damage.

Guild Raid 7.5 / 10

Summons and psychic support strengthen Neurothrope teams, while flame utility provides another role against Winged Prime with suitable partners.

Guild War 7.0 / 10

Teams featuring Abraxas clear 72.8% of Meds Up attacks across equally weighted battlefields, with an established attacking Meta bonus.

Horde 7.5 / 10

Large summon bursts and psychic support generate strong wave pressure, but fragile positioning and refresh dependence limit sustained independence.

Popularity 7.13 / 10

Planner investment: 81.8% at Gold I or higher, 39.1% at Diamond I or higher and 3.8% at Adamantine II.

Bonus Score +0.25

Required in:

Saim Hann Mirror

Rank 7Imperial · Blood Angels

Dante

Chapter Master

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Overall Hero Rating7.49 / 10

A fast, aggressive team player who helps your strongest fighters land even bigger blows.

Guild Raid 8.5 / 10

A mobile buffer for Kariyan and Khârn lineups, with top-team roles against Cawl, Lion and Magnus.

Guild War 8.5 / 10

Teams featuring Dante clear 76.9% of Meds Up attacks across equally weighted battlefields, with established attack and defense Meta bonuses.

Horde 5.5 / 10

Mobile melee support strengthens flying and assault allies, while limited personal wave clearing makes his value depend on team composition.

Popularity 7.45 / 10

Planner investment: 67.7% at Gold I or higher, 46.3% at Diamond I or higher and 9.3% at Adamantine II.

Rank 8Chaos · Black Legion

Abaddon

Warmaster of Chaos

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Overall Hero Rating7.30 / 10

Powerful attacks, impressive staying power, and valuable support for fellow Chaos fighters.

Guild Raid 7.0 / 10

Strengthens Neurothrope teams through Chaos damage support, with a leading Riptide lineup and useful alternatives across several other bosses.

Guild War 7.5 / 10

Teams featuring Abaddon clear 71.0% of Meds Up attacks across equally weighted battlefields, with established attack and defense Meta bonuses.

Horde 8.5 / 10

Double attacks, Chaos support and relic splash provide outstanding wave pressure, with durability and active healing sustaining his frontline contribution.

Popularity 6.20 / 10

Planner investment: 51.1% at Gold I or higher, 35.0% at Diamond I or higher and 5.3% at Adamantine II.

Rank 9Imperial · Adeptus Mechanicus

Tan Gi'da

Skitarii Marshal

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Overall Hero Rating7.25 / 10

Keeps reinforcements coming, giving his team extra firepower and room to breathe.

Guild Raid 7.5 / 10

Summons and repeated attacks support mechanical raid teams, with Tervigon value and other boss applications dependent on the surrounding lineup.

Guild War 6.5 / 10

Teams featuring Tan Gi'da clear 67.0% of Meds Up attacks across equally weighted battlefields, with established attack and defense Meta bonuses.

Horde 8.0 / 10

Renewable summons provide damage and screening, while repair partners, cramped terrain and enemy pressure determine the army’s staying power.

Popularity 7.01 / 10

Planner investment: 68.8% at Gold I or higher, 44.8% at Diamond I or higher and 4.5% at Adamantine II.

Rank 10Chaos · Black Legion

Archimatos

Master of Possession

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Overall Hero Rating7.23 / 10

Turns kills into reinforcements, helping his team build momentum and keep enemies under pressure.

Guild Raid 7.0 / 10

Summons support strong Neurothrope teams against Riptide and other bosses, with value tied to the surrounding psychic lineup.

Guild War 7.0 / 10

Teams featuring Archimatos clear 72.1% of Meds Up attacks across equally weighted battlefields, with an established attacking Meta bonus.

Horde 7.0 / 10

Kill generated summons provide renewable screening and damage, while fragile positioning means Archimatos needs protection against stronger ranged wave enemies.

Popularity 6.93 / 10

Planner investment: 83.1% at Gold I or higher, 31.3% at Diamond I or higher and 3.3% at Adamantine II.

Bonus Score +0.25

Required in:

Fall Of Cadia