Imperium of Man · Humanity Endures
Imperial Knights
Towering war suits of the knightly houses — a handful of models, each a walking fortress.
About Imperial Knights — Lore & How They Play
The Lore
The Imperial Knights are the war engines of the knightly houses — towering suits piloted by nobles whose bloodlines have bonded with their machines for generations. Each Knight is a walking fortress hung with heraldry, honour and enough firepower to level a city block.
Their households stand apart from the Imperium's vast bureaucracies, bound instead by ancient oaths: when the call comes, the banners of the great houses march — and very little marches back at them twice.
On the Tabletop
An army of a handful of models — perhaps three to six towering Knights plus their Armiger squires — where every activation is an event. Big Knights delete whatever they aim at; nimble Armigers grab objectives and screen their lords.
The skill is target priority and positioning: you can't be everywhere, every loss is enormous, and clever opponents will try to drown you in cheap units. Simple to build, quick to paint, and utterly unlike anything else on the table.
Imperial Knights are the answer to a simple question: what if your entire army was three enormous robots? Each one is a towering war machine piloted by a noble of an ancient household, and a Knight force is the shortest route in Warhammer 40,000 from an empty table to something that makes people stop and look. Small model count, enormous models, and a painting project you will actually finish.
What's in the range
- Questoris-class — the classic big Knight, and the kit most people start with
- Knight Dominus — the heaviest chassis in the range, built around ranged firepower
- Knight Destrier — faster and more aggressive, for closing the distance
- Armigers — the smaller escort Knights that fill out a list without emptying your wallet
- Eye of Terror Battalion — a boxed force if you would rather buy the army in one go
- Rules — Codex: Imperial Knights and the Datasheet Cards pack
Starting an Imperial Knights army
There is no Combat Patrol for Knights, which sounds like a problem and is actually the appeal — one Questoris and a pair of Armigers is already a recognisable force. Start with the big one, decide whether you prefer shooting or charging, and add Armigers from there. It is one of the few 40K armies where a modest shelf of boxes is a complete collection.
Painting Imperial Knights
A Knight is a heraldry project as much as a miniature — the household colours, the freehand, the transfers and the battle damage are the whole point, and you have an enormous canvas to do it on. The Imperial Knights Essential Paints 10-colour set covers the core scheme; metallics and weathering products are what sell it. Given the surface area, this is one of the few armies where an airbrush genuinely pays for itself.
Genuine Games Workshop stock from an official stockist, supplied unassembled and unpainted, with next-day UK delivery from Barry, South Wales. Knights fight alongside the rest of the Imperium range, and their traitor cousins are over in Chaos.
Prefer them ready-painted? JoyToy make fully painted, articulated 1/18 scale Imperial Knights figures (including a House Raven Knight Errant) — find them in our Warhammer action figures range.
Your Crusade Begins
New to the Imperium?
Start with a boxed set — miniatures, rules and dice in one go. Free UK delivery over £65, same-day dispatch by 3pm on weekdays.
Shop 40K Starter SetsFrequently Asked Questions
Imperial Knights are giant armoured war machines piloted by noble warriors sworn to the Imperium. They range from smaller Armiger-class knights to massive super-heavy Knights that can dominate the battlefield.
Yes — Imperial Knights can be played as a standalone Household army or as allied super-heavy detachments supporting other Imperial factions.
Yes — Imperial Knights are powerful and durable, capable of single-handedly destroying enemy vehicles and holding objectives. They suit players who want a small number of hugely impactful models.
A pair of Armiger Warglaives and a single Knight Castellan or Paladin makes an excellent starting force with strong ranged and melee capability.
Each Noble House has its own heraldic colours. Popular schemes include red and gold for House Terryn or blue and gold for House Hawkshroud. We stock the full Citadel range and can advise on any scheme.
Yes — we stock Imperial Knights in our Barry, South Wales shop and online at loadeddice.uk with fast UK dispatch.