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Valourstrike Lance Imperial Knights detachment · 11th edition
What Valourstrike Lance does for Imperial Knights, in our own words: its rules and enhancements, any stratagems that change an attack, the units they name and how often winning lists take it.
In 28 of 65 winning Imperial Knights lists (43%), September – November 2026. 32% in June – August 2026. Imperial Knights on the Meta page ›
What its rules do
- Bold Gallantry: Assault after Advancing.
In our own words, as the calculator applies them; see the codex for the rules.
Enhancements
The 4 enhancements Valourstrike Lance offers, with their points and who can take each, in our words.
- Bearer of the Iron Chalice 20 pts · for IMPERIAL KNIGHTS model: Another Knight within 12" regains D3 wounds (3 if Honoured).
- Bearer of the Evanescent Ion 15 pts · for IMPERIAL KNIGHTS model: Stealth for another Knight within 12".
- Bearer of the Judicant's Helm 25 pts · for IMPERIAL KNIGHTS model: Ignores Cover for another Knight within 12".
- Bearer of the Lancer's Sigil 25 pts · for IMPERIAL KNIGHTS model: Re-rolled charges for another Knight within 12".
Stratagems that change an attack
The 4 stratagems of Valourstrike Lance that change the dice, in our words, as the calculator plays them.
- 1 CP: Lance melee · for IMPERIAL KNIGHTS
- 1 CP: +1 AP (Feet) melee · for IMPERIAL KNIGHTS
- 1 CP: Lethal Hits shooting
- 1 CP: 4+ invulnerable when attacked
Questions
Which units are best in Valourstrike Lance?
By our math Valourstrike Lance's detachment rule adds no damage against Marine-type infantry; its enhancements and stratagems are listed above.
How often is Valourstrike Lance played?
Valourstrike Lance is in 28 of 65 winning Imperial Knights lists (43%), September – November 2026.
What enhancements does Valourstrike Lance have?
Valourstrike Lance offers 4: Bearer of the Iron Chalice (20 pts), Bearer of the Evanescent Ion (15 pts), Bearer of the Judicant's Helm (25 pts) and Bearer of the Lancer's Sigil (25 pts).