Armies · Aeldari
Serpent's Brood Aeldari detachment · 11th edition
What Serpent's Brood does to the dice, by our own math: the Aeldari units it lifts most, how often winning lists take it, and lists that did.
In 11 of 120 winning Aeldari lists (9%), September – November 2026. 6% in June – August 2026. Aeldari on the Meta page ›
What it changes on the dice
- Sustained Hits 1
Its other rules, in our words:
- Travelling Players: Keywords, OC and list building.
In our own words, as the calculator applies them; see the codex for the rules.
Enhancements
The 4 enhancements Serpent's Brood offers, with their points and who can take each, in our words.
- Key of Ghosts 20 pts · for HARLEQUINS model: Scouts 6" for its unit.
- Weavers’ Wail 20 pts · for TROUPE MASTER: +3 S, +1 A on the Master's blade.
- Fanged Leer 10 pts · for DEATH JESTER: Two Cruel Amusement picks at once.
- Shedskin Raiment 25 pts · for SHADOWSEER: Redeploys up to three Harlequin units.
Units Serpent's Brood lifts most
Damage added against Marine-type infantry with its attack effects on, our math.
- Voidweaver +29%
- Starweaver +28%
- Skyweavers +27%
- Troupe +25%
- Solitaire +14%
SimulateVoidweaver with Serpent's Brood
Questions
Which units are best in Serpent's Brood?
By our math the units Serpent's Brood lifts most are Voidweaver (+29%), Starweaver (+28%), Skyweavers (+27%), in damage added against Marine-type infantry.
How often is Serpent's Brood played?
Serpent's Brood is in 11 of 120 winning Aeldari lists (9%), September – November 2026.
What enhancements does Serpent's Brood have?
Serpent's Brood offers 4: Key of Ghosts (20 pts), Weavers’ Wail (20 pts), Fanged Leer (10 pts) and Shedskin Raiment (25 pts).