The Questoris Knights are the most common type of Imperial Knight suit, and they’ve been stomping across battlefields since the Great Crusade. If you’ve seen a towering walker with a gun on each arm and one on its carapace, it’s probably a Questoris.
What is a Questoris Knight?
The Questoris is an old Knight chassis, but it’s also the most widespread. Its tall, flexible frame can mount a weapon on each arm and one on top, which is why it’s been rebuilt into so many different configurations.
It was already the dominant Knight pattern when the Horus Heresy broke out. That popularity meant countless variants existed, and many of the common ones are still fielded today.
Why it matters
Because it’s so common, the Questoris is the backbone of most Knight households. If you’re building an Imperial Knights force, this is the chassis you’ll likely start with.
The older, rarer Questoris types from the Great Crusade and Heresy packed sophisticated systems like auto-repair and ionic flare shields. Those aren’t typical on modern suits, so they’re prized relics when they do show up.
Imperial Questoris variants
The list of Imperial Questoris types is long, and each one fills a different role on the tabletop and in lore.
- Knight Paladin
- Knight Errant
- Knight Crusader
- Knight Gallant
- Knight Warden
- Knight Preceptor
- Knight Defender
- Knight Magaera
- Knight Styrix
Chaos Questoris Knights
Chaos forces field corrupted Questoris suits too, though they’re often called Abhorrent Class Knights. They look similar but have backwards-jointed legs and heavy warp corruption.
Heretek Idolators maintain these machines, and the result is a twisted mirror of the Imperial original.
- Knight Desecrator
- Knight Despoiler
- Knight Rampager
- Knight Abominant
- Knight Ruinator
How it connects to other Knight patterns
The Questoris isn’t the only Knight pattern. The Cerastus is a larger, more agile chassis, while the Dominus pattern is bigger and built for heavy firepower.
Smaller Armiger Knights often fight alongside Questoris suits, and together they form the core of a Knight household’s fighting strength.
Key facts
- The Questoris is the most common Imperial Knight pattern.
- It dates back to the Great Crusade and was dominant during the Horus Heresy.
- It can mount weapons on both arms and its carapace.
- Imperial variants include the Paladin, Errant, Crusader, Gallant, Warden, Preceptor, Defender, Magaera, and Styrix.
- Chaos versions are known as Abhorrent Class Knights and include the Desecrator, Despoiler, Rampager, Abominant, and Ruinator.
- Rare Heresy-era Questoris suits had auto-repair and ionic flare shields.
FAQ
What’s the difference between Questoris and Cerastus Knights?
Questoris is the more common, versatile chassis, while Cerastus Knights are larger and more agile, often reserved for elite households.
Are Questoris Knights still used in the 41st millennium?
Yes. Many common Questoris variants remain in service, though rarer Heresy-era types with advanced systems are highly prized relics.
What are Chaos Questoris Knights called?
They’re often called Abhorrent Class Knights. They share the basic frame but have backwards-jointed legs and heavy Chaos corruption.