The List of Imperial Knights is a compiled reference that enumerates the various Imperial Knight war machines, their associated houses, and model variants within the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop wargame and associated narrative canon. Imperial Knights are towering, piloted mechanized combatants fielded by the noble houses of the Imperium of Man, primarily on the Forge Worlds of the Imperium’s Adeptus Mechanicus.
Scope and Structure
The list typically includes the following categories:
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Knight Houses | Noble families that own and operate Knights, such as House Terryn, House Griffin, and House Castellan. |
| Knight Model Types | Distinct variants of the Knight chassis, for example the Knight Paladin, Knight Errant, Knight Warlord, and Knight Crusader. |
| Individual Knights | Specific named units that have appeared in Games Workshop publications, model releases, or narrative fiction (e.g., Knight Castellan Helios). |
| Release Information | Publication or release year of the corresponding model kit or rule entry. |
| In‑game Statistics | Points cost, power level, and key rule characteristics as presented in the Warhammer 40,000 codexes and supplement books. |
Sources
The list is derived from official Games Workshop product catalogs, the Warhammer 40,000 core rulebooks and codexes (notably the Imperial Knights codex released in 2018), and supplemental narrative material such as the Imperial Knight novels and campaign books. It is also reproduced in public encyclopedic resources, including the Wikipedia article titled “Imperial Knight” and its associated “List of Imperial Knights” sub‑page, which compile the aforementioned data for reference purposes.
Purpose
The compilation serves multiple functions:
- Collecting Lore – Provides a consolidated view of the canonically recognized Knights, their house affiliations, and story background.
- Gaming Reference – Assists players in selecting units, understanding point costs, and integrating Knights into army lists.
- Model Collection – Guides hobbyists in identifying and acquiring specific model kits released by Games Workshop.
Limitations
While the list strives for completeness, the Warhammer 40,000 universe is continuously expanded through new releases and narrative updates. Consequently, the list may require periodic revisions to incorporate newly introduced Knights, house lineages, or rule changes. No speculative or unverified entries are included; only Knights documented in official Games Workshop publications or acknowledged by the broader Warhammer community are recorded.