The new Legions Imperialis Knight Atrapos brings re-rolls and beefed-up shields, while Asterius melts faces from across the table.
If your idea of a good time involves battlefield-shaking stomps and weapons that could vaporize a small moon, Games Workshop has just answered your prayers. Two new Knight variants—Atrapos and Asterius—are about to crash onto the scene in Legions Imperialis, and they’re everything you’d expect from Martian-aligned war engines: terrifying, over-engineered, and packing some serious firepower.
Whether you’re fielding Mechanicum allies or just looking to dominate the table with towering monstrosities, here is why this release is a big deal.
Knight Atrapos: Cerastus Chassis, Titan-Killing Attitude
Built on the sleek and loping Cerastus pattern frame, the Knight Atrapos stands a bit taller than its already-impressive Magaera cousin. What sets it apart isn’t just height—it’s hardware. This Knight brings a graviton singularity cannon and a colossal lascutter to bear, weapons tailor-made for cracking open other Knights and Super-heavies.
Macro-extinction Protocols give Atrapos re-rolls when fighting those targets, which makes it the knightly duelist of your dreams (or nightmares, if you’re across the table).
Its Ion Shield has been amped up, too, giving it a better shot at tanking return fire. While it’s no full Titan, the Atrapos plays well above its weight class.
Acastus Knight Asterius: Big, Brutal, and Mechanicum-Approved
If Atrapos is the scalpel, Asterius is the sledgehammer. Acastus-pattern Knights flirt with Titan-tier threat levels, and this one brings twin conversion beam cannons to the table. These weapons grow nastier the farther they fire—meaning enemies camping at range won’t stay comfy for long.
The Asterius doesn’t just bring raw strength; it’s practically a mobile stronghold. Between the weight of its armor, its heavy firepower, and its sheer size, this beast changes how opponents approach the game. Parking one on a flank is like dropping a full stop in the middle of your opponent’s battle plan.
Box Contents and Where to Find Them
Each plastic Cerastus Knights Atrapos kit includes four complete models for your Legions Imperialis force. That’s a solid lance of precision killers ready to carve a path through enemy engines. The Acastus Knights Asterius kit contains two of the bigger machines, letting you bring serious Titan-adjacent muscle without going full Warmaster.
Rules for both are in the Legions Imperialis Core Rulebook, with expanded detachment and Mechanicum options available in The Rise of the Dark Mechanicum supplement. Expect these boxes to hit pre-order soon, and don’t wait—they’ll be high on the wish list for players across both loyalist and traitor camps.
Why This Matters for Legions Imperialis
Adding the Atrapos and Asterius to your roster doesn’t just give you new toys—it changes the tempo of the game. Atrapos Knights are agile counters to enemy heavies, and Asterius units offer a brutal anchor to any formation. Paired with Titan support or massed infantry, these Knights create all kinds of nasty synergy.
Want a formation that pushes hard and forces your opponent to react? Mix Atrapos fire support with a Titan pushing the center. Need a castle that can still lay down pain? Backline an Asterius with infantry screening and let the beams fly.
These Knights are more than flashy additions. They’re game-shapers.
New Knights Are Here to Wreck Everything
Between the sleek menace of the Atrapos and the raw power of the Asterius, Legions Imperialis just got a massive infusion of Martian muscle. Whether you’re a Mechanicum die-hard or just looking for new ways to ruin your opponent’s day, this is the drop to watch. Make room in your case. You’re going to need it.
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