Predator: All 15 Yautja Variants, Ranked By Kill Count

The Yautja species are among the most terrifying alien creatures in all of science fiction, and the many different variants seen in the Predator franchise boast significant kill counts. From Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Dutch Schaefer taking down the Jungle Hunter seen in the original Predator to the Feral variety in Dan Trachtenberg’s prequel Prey, these extraterrestrials count animals, humans, and even Xenomorph aliens among their long list of victims. With terrifying techniques, such as Predators’ tendency to skin their victims, to encounter one of these creatures in the real world would be a truly frightening proposition.

With epic crossover series like Alien vs. Predator, thrilling prequels that outlined the species mythology, or exciting spin-offs that took viewers off Earth, the sheer volume of Yautja variants was truly impressive. As a trophy-hunting species that thinks of killing as a type of sport, the Yautja have gone down in cinematic history as some of the smartest, most cunning, and ritualistic killers ever depicted on screen. With the ability to camouflage, utilize heat vision, and travel interstellar distances, it’s often difficult to determine a variant’s definitive kill count, but from what’s been seen on screen, they are a lethal race.

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15

Chopper

Alien vs. Predator (2004)

This Young Blood Yautja was the middle of three brothers who traveled to Earth in Alien vs. Predator and who failed to slay any Xenomorphs during their ritual hunt. Chopper allowed himself to be distracted by the humans and was quickly ambushed and killed by the Xenomorph Drone named Grid. While it’s known that Chopper was involved in the killing of several members of the Weyland Industries expedition stationed at Razorback Point Whaling Station, the true extent of his murderous tendencies is not known, as he died before getting a chance to reach his full potential.

Yautja	Movie	Kill Count
Chopper	Alien vs. Predator (2004)	Unknown

14

Crucified Predator

Predators (2010)

The Crucified Predator was based on the original creature designed by Stan Winston from Predator and was seen in the Predators movie and across video games, comic books, and short film installments of the franchise. While the extent of his kill count is unknown, he met a gruesome end as the Super Predators on the Game Preserve Planet captured him and strung him on a totem pole. While the Crucified Predator did manage to break free, he was ultimately subdued and decapitated by the Berserker while engaging in battle.

Yautja	Movie	Kill Count
Crucified Predator	Predators (2010)	Unknown

13

The Elder Predator

Alien vs. Predator (2004)

The Elder Predator was a Yautja Ancient who oversaw the initiation hunt of the Young Bloods in Alien vs. Predator. As the creature who presumably commanded the Mother Ship that brought the younger aliens to Earth, this aged alien was likely responsible for the deaths of countless victims that were never depicted on screen. However, the true nature of this Yautja variant’s kill count remains a mystery, as by the time he was seen on screen, he had already taken to guiding and mentoring a new crop of killers for the upcoming predator generation.

Yautja	Movie	Kill Count
The Elder Predator	Alien vs. Predator (2004)	Unknown

12

Greyback

Predator 2 (1990)

The Greyback Predator’s history with humanity traverses centuries, as he first visited Earth back in 1718, where he assisted the pirate captain Raphael Adolini in fending off his mutinous crew. After this battle, Greyback was gifted with a flintlock pistol and returned to Earth in 1997 with a small hunting party. However, Greyback allowed the City Hunter Predator to run rampant in Los Angeles and merely observed the proceedings. After the City Hunter’s defeat, Greyback and the rest of his crew left Earth with their fallen comrade, meaning definitive figures on his kill count are impossible to determine.

Yautja	Movie	Kill Count
Greyback	Predator 2 (1990)	Unknown

11

Celtic

Alien vs. Predator (2004)

Celtic was the biggest and oldest of the three Young Blood Yautja seen in Alien vs. Predator who hoped to become a Blooded Yautja through the killing of Xenomorph prey. Celtic only had one documented kill in the film, as he was responsible for the death of the mercenary Max Stafford after he and a group of humans were ambushed. Despite initially having the upper hand against the Xenomorph Grid, his overconfidence meant he was killed by the alien’s signature Headbite attack.

Yautja	Movie	Kill Count
Celtic	Alien vs. Predator (2004)	1

10

The Falconer

Predators (2010)

The Game Preserve Planet in Predators featured many Yautja variants who utilized different skill sets to take down their prey. The Falconer Predator used a falcon-like device to track his victims from above and was affiliated with the Super Predator Clan. While the Falconer worked alongside the Berserker and Tracker to take down human victims, he met his end in a duel with the human Hanzō Kawakami, who managed to fatally kill the creature before he himself fell victim to his wounds.

Yautja	Movie	Kill Count
The Falconer	Predators (2010)	1

9

Tracker

Predators (2010)

The Super Predator Tracker was seen on the Game Preserve Planet in Predators and is also known as Flusher or Dog Handler. This Yautja used Hell Hound aliens to snuff out his prey and helped abduct humans for their game of hunting for sport. Tracker killed Ronald Noland and was indirectly responsible for the death of Nikolai Fedorov, who sacrificed himself by attaching Claymore mines to himself and detonating them, killing the creature in the blast..

Yautja	Movie	Kill Count
Tracker	Predators (2010)	2

8

Berserker Predator

Predators (2010)

While most Predators seen across the franchise follow the Yautja Honor Code, the Berserker has ignored these traditions and appeared happy to kill in whatever manner they wished. This unpredictable nature meant the Berserker had a rivalry with the Jungle Hunter Clan and even went as far as to subdue and kill the Crucified Predator. With more human kills on the Game Preserve Planet in Predators, the Berserker was a dishonorable Yautja clan leader who met his end with a bone axe attack from the elite human mercenary Royce.

Yautja	Movie	Kill Count
Berserker Predator	Predators (2010)	3

7

Upgrade Predator

The Predator (2018)

The genetically modified Upgrade Predator was the archenemy of the Fugitive, who was tasked with preventing that alien from delivering the Predator Killer technology to humanity. With DNA composed from various creatures, this Yautja had enhanced size, strength, and abilities, which meant it was infinitely more durable than a regular Predator. With kills including Lynch, Baxley, Coyle, and the Fugitive, the Upgrade Predator succeeded in his mission before he was killed by Quinn McKenna, who used the creature’s wrist gauntlet to fire an explosive into his leg before being finished him off with a head shot.

Yautja	Movie	Kill Count
Upgrade Predator	The Predator (2018)	4

6

Wolf

Alien vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)

This veteran Yautja was known to have killed at least five humans on Earth but also slayed many Xenomorphs and fought a Predalien in combat. As an elite hunter, it’s likely that Wolf had countless kills before the events seen in Alien vs. Predator: Requiem, where he traveled to Earth after picking up a distress call from a Yautja Scout Ship that had crash-landed. As a major foe with plenty of special traits and unique abilities, Wolf even had enough strength to overpower two Xenomorph Drones, although he was eventually killed by a tactical nuclear bomb dropped by Colonel Stevens.

Yautja	Movie	Kill Count
Wolf	Alien vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)	5+

5

Scar

Alien vs. Predator (2004)

The Alien Hunter known as Scar was the smartest of the three Young Blood Yautja who endeavored to stalk and kill Xenomorph in Alien vs. Predator. With victims including Rusten, Quinn, Stone, Bass, Charles Bishop Weyland, Grid, and an assisted kill of the Antarctic Queen, Scar was a prolific murderer who did not discriminate when it came to human and alien victims. As the only Predator who succeeded in killing a Xenomorph, Scar gained the coveted status of Blooded Predator, yet this victory was short-lived as Scar was mortally wounded by the Queen and died soon after the battle.

Yautja	Movie	Kill Count
Scar	Alien vs. Predator (2004)	6

4

City Hunter

Predator 2 (1990)

The City Hunter Predator came from the Lost Tribe seen in Predator 2 and was the main antagonist of the film who faced off against government officials and police officers during his Los Angeles city killing spree. From hunting down LA drug gangs to his pursuit of Detective Lieutenant Mike Harrigan, the City Hunter slayed gang leaders, Jamaican Voodoo posse members, and officers like Jerry Lambert. While the City Hunter was eventually killed by Harrington in a close-quarters face-off on the Yautja Mother Ship, he proved himself one of the most lethal and memorable creatures in the entire franchise.

Yautja	Movie	Kill Count
City Hunter	Predator 2 (1990)	9

3

Jungle Predator

Predator (1987)

The Jungle Predator was the very first Yautja audiences were introduced to in Predator way back in 1987. As a cunning hunter who stalked and killed several American military personnel during a communist insurgency in the jungle of Guatemala, his invisibility technology, heat vision, and predatorial impulses meant he enjoyed toying with his victims as he utilized the environment to suit his needs. While the Jungle Predator eventually met his match against the undeniable heroism of Dutch Schaefer, this was not before he had already taken out nine victims.

Yautja	Movie	Kill Count
Jungle Predator	Predator (1987)	9

2

Feral Predator

Prey (2022)

The design of the Feral Predator differed significantly from the creature’s classic design, which Prey director Dan Trachtenberg said stemmed from him likely coming from a “different hemisphere” of the Predator’s homeworld (via Comic Book.) Despite boasting a revamped image, this Yautja was no less deadly, as his long list of victims included animals and humans of the Great Plains in 1719. Having wreaked havoc against Comanche and French trappers, the Feral Predator eventually met its match against the Comanche healer and aspiring hunter Naru, who used its weaponry against it.

Yautja	Movie	Kill Count
Feral Predator	Prey (2022)	10+

1

Fugitive Predator

The Predator (2018)

The Fugitive Predator was a Yautja-human hybrid seen in The Predator who was captured by Project Stargazer and studied after landing on Earth in 2018. Although this alien, also known as the Rogue Predator, killed humans, his aim was to deliver a weapon known as the Predator Killer to humanity so that they could fend off an invasion. The Fugitive killed dozens of Project Stargazer’s onsite security personnel, with notable victims being Vinnie Dupre and Hanes, although he was eventually killed by the Upgrade Predator in combat.

Yautja	Movie	Kill Count
Fugitive Predator	The Predator (2018)	20+

Source: Comic Book

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Predator

Predator is an action sci-fi franchise created by Jim and John Thomas, beginning with the original film released in 1987. The franchise follows a warrior alien race known as the Yautja who travel the far reaches of space looking for worthy prey to hunt, constantly bringing them to Earth due to the sheer amount of conflict harbored on it. The series has spun off into comic books and animated features and has even enjoyed several crossover events via film and video games with the Aliens franchise.

Created by

Jim Thomas
, John Thomas

First Film

Predator

Cast

Carl Weathers
, Arnold Schwarzenegger
, Kevin Peter Hall
, Peter Cullen
, Derek Mears
, Danny Glover
, Gary Busey
, Adrien Brody
, Topher Grace
, Walton Goggins
, Françoise Yip
, Boyd Holbrook
, Olivia Munn
, Amber Midthunder
, Dakota Beavers

Video Game(s)

Predator: Hunting Grounds
, Predator: Concrete Jungle

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