Red Corsairs Raider Builder & Points Calculator 2026
Customize your Raider with weapons, upgrades & faction relics—see points instantly
The Red Corsairs Raider is one of the most customizable fast-attack vessels in your Chaos fleet. With multiple weapon options, upgrade choices, and faction-specific enhancements, finding the perfect loadout can be overwhelming. This builder lets you mix and match every available configuration in seconds—perfect for list building, competitive play, or hobby planning before your next purchase.
Whether you're running a lightning-fast harassment fleet or a dedicated void-combat specialist, see exactly how each upgrade affects your points total and firepower. Bookmark your favorite builds, compare different weapon profiles, and optimize your Red Corsairs force in real time.
Updated for the latest Chaos codex rules and Red Corsairs supplements.
Base Raider Cost
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Points for the Raider hull itself
Primary Weapon
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Points for main armament upgrade
Secondary Weapon
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Points for additional weapon systems
Crew Upgrade
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Points for crew enhancements
Relic & Hull Mods
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Combined cost of faction relic and hull modifications
Embarked Crew Points
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Points for crew unit if included
Total Points
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Complete cost of this Raider configuration
Combined Weapon Strength
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Total strength value of all weapons (higher = better penetration)
Points Remaining (2000pt list)
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Available points for other units in standard competitive list
How to Use the Red Corsairs Raider Builder
Start by selecting your Raider variant—the Red Corsairs-specific version gains access to faction relics and special upgrades. Choose your primary weapon based on your tactical role: the Dark Lance excels at long-range anti-tank, while the Disintegrator Cannon provides more consistent damage. Your secondary weapon slot lets you add flexibility without significant cost penalties.
Crew upgrades enhance your Raiders' resilience or firepower. The Red Corsairs gain exclusive relics that reflect their brutal mercenary tactics—Huron's Eye improves accuracy while Corsair's Gambit provides evasion bonuses. Hull modifications are permanent upgrades that affect both survivability and cost.
The calculator shows your total points instantly, letting you experiment with loadouts before committing to your army list. Save your favorite builds as reference for your next gaming session.
Red Corsairs Raider Strategy Breakdown
Anti-Tank Build: Twin Dark Lances with Void-Hardened crew and Huron's Eye relic creates a devastating long-range sniper platform. Costs roughly 155 points for the pure ship, scales to 225+ with crew.
Harassment Fleet: Multiple standard Raiders with Splinter Cannons and Corsair's Gambit provide speed, evasion, and volume of fire for controlling board space and screening larger ships.
Balanced Loadout: Dark Lance primary with Disintegrator secondary balances AP and damage output across medium ranges. Works well with standard crew compositions for flexibility.
What's New in Red Corsairs 2026
The latest Chaos codex updates and Red Corsairs supplements have expanded Raider customization with new relic options and crew enhancements. Faction rules now provide bonuses to evasion and reroll mechanics when fielding pure Red Corsairs forces. Check your local tournament rules for any restrictions on relic stacking or weapon combinations.
This builder reflects current 2026 rules. Always verify against the latest Games Workshop errata and your codex before competitive play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions
Can I field multiple Raiders with different loadouts in one list?
Yes! Red Corsairs fleets typically field 2-4 Raiders in various configurations. Use the builder to cost each one separately, then add them together. This tool helps you optimize each Raider individually.
What's the difference between Standard and Red Corsairs Raiders?
Red Corsairs Raiders gain 5 extra points cost but unlock access to faction-specific relics (like Huron's Eye), special crew upgrades tied to Red Corsairs rules, and benefits from Huron Blackheart's command abilities.
Do I need to include the crew cost?
Only if your list builds Raiders as dedicated transport units. In pure ship-focused lists, you might field bare Raiders with just weapon upgrades. Toggle the crew checkbox to include/exclude these points.
Which weapon loadout is best?
It depends on your meta and army role. Dark Lance excels against heavy armor, Disintegrator provides consistent high damage, Splinter Cannon works for volume fire. The builder shows each option's strength value to help you compare.
Can I use multiple relics on one Raider?
No—Warhammer 40K typically limits one relic per unit. This builder enforces the single-relic limit. You can assign different relics to different Raiders in your fleet.