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Best Astra Militarum detachments 11th edition · ranked by winning lists

Every Astra Militarum detachment, ranked by how many winning Astra Militarum lists played it, with what its rules do in our own words and the units it lifts most. From 98 winning Astra Militarum lists, September – November 2026.

A winning list here is one that finished in the top quarter of its event. An army can take up to three detachments, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

1. 1

   Bridgehead Strike

   36 of 98 lists (37%)

   +1 to hit after arriving 2 enhancements

   Adds most damage (vs Marine-type infantry): Tempestus Aquilons +23%

2. 2

   Combined Arms

   22 of 98 lists (22%)

   Lethal Hits vs non-MONSTER/VEHICLE · Lethal Hits vs MONSTER/VEHICLE 4 enhancements

   Adds most damage (vs Marine-type infantry): Tempestus Aquilons +46% · Catachan Heavy Weapons Squad +36% · Cadian Heavy Weapons Squad +33%

3. 3

   Grizzled Company

   22 of 98 lists (22%)

   Re-roll hit 1s under an Order 4 enhancements

   Adds most damage (vs Marine-type infantry): Commissar Graves on Foot +17% · Nork Deddog +17% · Sly Marbo +17%

4. 4

   Steel Hammer

   22 of 98 lists (22%)

   We haven't modelled its rules yet. 4 enhancements

5. 5

   Designation Force

   18 of 98 lists (18%)

   We haven't modelled its rules yet. 2 enhancements

6. 6

   Mechanised Assault

   13 of 98 lists (13%)

   +1 to wound after disembarking 4 enhancements

   Adds most damage (vs Marine-type infantry): Ratlings +50% · Tempestus Aquilons +50% · Catachan Heavy Weapons Squad +34%

7. 7

   Abhuman Auxiliaries

   13 of 98 lists (13%)

   We haven't modelled its rules yet. 2 enhancements

8. 8

   Hammer of the Emperor

   8 of 98 lists (8%)

   Iron Tread: Squadrons Advance a flat 6" and may move through enemies. 4 enhancements

9. 9

   Armoured Infantry

   2 of 98 lists (2%)

   Squadron Command: Orders reach Squadrons, plus a reactive-move Order. 4 enhancements

10. 10

    Recon Element

    2 of 98 lists (2%)

    Stealth: in cover vs shooting 4 enhancements

11. 11

    Siege Regiment

    1 of 98 lists (1%)

    Target loses cover · Stealth: in cover vs shooting 4 enhancements

    Adds most damage (vs Marine-type infantry): Field Ordnance Battery +50% · Krieg Heavy Weapons Squad +50% · Avenger Strike Fighter +34%

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