The Horus Heresy: Knight Houses - Cerastus Knight Lancer
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| Battlefield Role | Unique Features | Difficulty | Player Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-speed shock assault walker designed to duel heavy targets | Cerastus shock lance, ion gauntlet shield, and an elongated, graceful chassis | Advanced due to the high number of articulation points and large scale components | Dry-fit the legs and torso before applying glue to test out different dynamic running or lunging poses |
Cerastus Knight Lancer
The Cerastus Knight Lancer is a towering, fast-moving war machine built for pure close-quarters dominance. This massive multi-part plastic kit allows you to bring one of the most iconic and elegant combat walkers of the Age of Darkness to your tabletop. Driven by the hot-blooded pilots of the Knight Houses, the Lancer bypasses ranged duels in favor of glorious, line-breaking charges that can topple even the heaviest enemy armor.
The Horus Heresy: Knight Houses - Cerastus Knight Lancer
- Towering close-combat centerpiece armed with a lethal shock lance and ion shield
- Highly posable plastic kit offering dynamic assembly options for the legs, arms, and head
- Impressive heraldic canvas ideal for showcasing complex household colors and iconography
What You Can Build from the Box
This kit contains the components to build one massive multi-part plastic war machine.
| Model | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cerastus Knight Lancer | 1× |
The Noble Shock Trooper of the Age of Darkness
Unlike the stockier Questoris-class knights, the Cerastus chassis is built for speed and long-legged agility. The Knight Lancer variant is renowned for its martial honor, steering clear of long-range fire to hunt down enemy war machines and titans face-to-face. For hobbyists, this model represents a fantastic milestone project, offering massive armor panels that are perfect for freehand painting, weather effects, and extensive decal application.
Deploying into Your Forces
The Knight Lancer can be taken as a Lord of War choice for either Loyalist or Traitor armies in The Horus Heresy, or integrated into a full Imperial Knights detachment in Warhammer 40,000. It serves as an excellent frontline distraction that forces your opponent to react to it.
Key Features of the Cerastus Knight Lancer
- Devastating melee profile capable of breaking heavy tank lines in a single turn
- Exceptional posability, allowing you to create unique running or striking stances
- Great cross-game compatibility for both The Horus Heresy and Warhammer 40,000 systems
Tactical Matchups
- Heavy Armor and Tanks: The Cerastus shock lance easily punches through heavy vehicle plating, making it an excellent hunter of enemy armor.
- Massed Ranged Infantry: The ion gauntlet shield protects the Lancer during its advance, though it can still be worn down by sheer volume of fire.
- Battlefield Overview: The Lancer excels at taking down single, high-value targets in melee. Keep it moving forward under the protection of its shield while lighter units secure objectives behind it.
Product Contents
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Plastic components | Complete set of parts to assemble one Cerastus Knight Lancer |
| Armaments | One Cerastus shock lance and one ion gauntlet shield |
| Base | One large Citadel oval base suitable for the model's scale |
| Transfer sheet | Heraldic decals to decorate the armor panels |
| Customization options | Choice of head variants and poseable joints |
| Assembly guide | Step-by-step instructions to assist with the build |
Citadel Paint Recommendations
Basic palette for quick battle-ready painting and further detail expansion.
Primer
Chaos Black
Use: Undercoat for shadowing the inner mechanical skeleton
Main Model Colors
Leadbelcher
Use: Base color for the internal chassis, joints, and pistons
Retributor Armour
Use: Gold trim around the large armor plates and icons
Macragge Blue
Use: Primary color for the outer heraldic armor sections
Runefang Steel
Use: Highlighting the metallic lance tip and moving parts
Additional Details
Mephiston Red
Use: Secondary plate color for quartered heraldry patterns
White Scar
Use: Base areas for applying custom transfers or stripes
Baharroth Blue
Use: Plasma or energy glow effects on the lance weapon
Balthasar Gold
Use: Warm bronze accents on exhaust vents and reactors
Shading
Nuln Oil
Use: Shading the silver skeleton to create depth and grime
Agrax Earthshade
Use: Recess shading for the gold trim and armor seams
Highlights
Ironbreaker
Use: Edge highlights on mechanical parts to simulate worn metal
Calgar Blue
Use: Sharp line highlights on the blue armor panel edges
Assembly and Tools
Citadel Plastic Glue
Use: Essential for melting and bonding the load-bearing joints securely
Citadel Large Base Brush
Use: Basecoating the wide, expansive armor panels quickly
Citadel Medium Layer Brush
Use: Neat panel lining and painting the metallic trim borders
Tabletop Application
| Key Element | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Hunter's Speed | Use the superior movement characteristic of the Cerastus hull to reach combat by turn two. |
| Shield Facing | Position the ion gauntlet shield toward the heaviest incoming ranged fire during your advance. |
| Flank Breaker | Send the Lancer down a flank to threaten heavy armor and pull enemy units away from objectives. |
| Challenge Duels | Seek out enemy monsters or rival walkers where the lance's high damage output works best. |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is this product suitable for beginners? | Due to the scale, sub-assemblies required, and high part count, it is best suited for hobbyists with some building experience. |
| Can I use this model in Warhammer 40,000 games? | Yes, official rules are provided by Games Workshop to field this unit within Imperial Knights or Chaos Knights factions. |
| Does the kit come with other weapon options? | No, this kit specifically builds the Lancer variant. Other Cerastus variants are sold as separate kits. |
| What do I need to paint large surfaces easily? | A large base brush or a spray primer matching your house color will help cover the armor plates smoothly. |
What to Add Next
| What Next? | Why |
|---|---|
| Questoris Knight Paladin | Adds flexible, long-range fire support to balance the Lancer's melee focus. |
| Armiger Warglaives | Smaller, agile squires that can run alongside the Lancer and screen out enemies. |
Recommended Next Steps
| Related Step | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Citadel Color Paints | Select a color palette that matches your favorite Knightly House lore. |
| Liber Mechanicum Rulebook | Contains the full detachment rules for running a Knight household in Horus Heresy battles. |
| Hobby Decal Softener | Highly recommended for helping the large transfers conform smoothly to the curved shoulder pads. |
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Additional parameters
| Category: | Horus Heresy |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 2 years |
| EAN: | 5011921199358 |
| Game system: | Horus Heresy |
| HH Unit Type: | Vehicle / Vozidlo |
The Horus Heresy: Knight Houses - Cerastus Knight Lancer
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| Manufacturing company : | Games Workshop |
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