40k by Knight

40k by Knight brings you strategy and tactics for Imperial (and sometimes Chaos) Knights players of Warhammer 40,000. It’s hosted by Steve and Stig, and brings in expert guests each episode for detailed tactical conversations.
40k by Knight brings you strategy and tactics for Imperial (and sometimes Chaos) Knights players of Warhammer 40,000. It’s hosted by Steve and Stig, and brings in expert guests each episode for detailed tactical conversations.
Discord, Patreon, YouTube!
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Support the podcast through our Patreon. It's $3 a month, which goes toward getting gear, and dice, as well as making video content and hosting.
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Episodes
Episodes



Dec 24, 2024
Episode 7: The Knight before Christmas
Dec 24, 2024
Dec 24, 2024
54 min
40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
In this episode - Steve and Stig go through their recent games, talk about the lists they used and what changes they would make.
We also answer some great questions from the patreon and the discord - which you should totally join - in depth! And there's some Christmas chit chat too.
Hope you enjoy it. Merry Christmas everyone!
Brian Jones coaching at Art of War - info is here.
The facebook page is here.
Stig and the Tabletop Tactics content is here.
Dec 24, 2024
54 min



Dec 10, 2024
Episode 6: No more lonely Knights
Dec 10, 2024
Dec 10, 2024
1 hr 7 min
40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial Knights players, hosted by Steve and Stig, that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
In this episode - the new detachment! It's all about brining Ad Mech bodies to screen, and shoot, and repair the big knights. Brian Jones knows Knights and he knows Ad Mech, so he's the perfect person to break down all the upside that this detachment has. It's all about layering, friends Layer, upon layer of complimentary goodness. We're also joined by Jind Singh, mod of one of the biggest IK and CK facebook pages and a top competitive player in his own right.
We also answer questions from the patreon and the discord - which you should totally join!!
Brian Jones coaching at Art of War - info is here.
The facebook page is here.
Stig and the Tabletop Tactics content is here.
Dec 10, 2024
1 hr 7 min



Nov 28, 2024
Episode 5: Together by Knight
Nov 28, 2024
Nov 28, 2024
1 hr 12 min
40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial Knights players that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
In this episode Steve and Rees talk about the lists that have caught their attention around ther world over the past 2 weeks, and all of the allies that are available. Rees breaks down some of the good tricks, the new 'go-to' list, and his top 3 allies.
We also answer questions from the patreon and the discord - which you should totally join!!
Join the 40k by Knight discord.
Join the Patreon.
Brian Jones coaching at Art of War - info is here.
Stig and the Tabletop Tactics content is here.
Nov 28, 2024
1 hr 12 min



Nov 12, 2024
Episode 4: Big Knights in Coventry
Nov 12, 2024
Nov 12, 2024
1 hr 15 min
40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial Knights players that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
In this episode Steve and Stig break down the Coventry supermajor in the UK with Rees Darvill - who took his Imperial Knights to 9th place out of 150ish players, stomping some very big names on the way there.
We go game by game, mission by mission and talk about Rees' list as well as changes he would make. It's a big one!!
We also answer questions from the discord - which you should totally join!!
Join the 40k by Knight discord.
Brian Jones coaching at Art of War - info is here.
Stig and the Tabletop Tactics content is here.
Nov 12, 2024
1 hr 15 min



Oct 30, 2024
Episode 3: A long Knight ahead
Oct 30, 2024
Oct 30, 2024
1 hr 34 min
40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial Knights players that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
In this extra large and juicy ep Steve and Stig are joined again by Brian Jones, acknowledged as the best IK player in the world, Art of War coach, and member of Team USA, to talk about how the dataslate affected all the other factions and what that means for how Knights play intio each one.
It's a longer epsiode than usual, but it's soooo full of good stuff!! Have a listen, join the discord!
(Note: Apologies to Chaos Knights players ... you will; still get a LOT out of this, but when it comes to the bit where we discuss your factuion ... skip over it. You won't like it)
Join the 40k by Knight discord.
Brian Jones coaching at Art of War - info is here.
Stig and the Tabletop Tactics content is here.
Oct 30, 2024
1 hr 34 min



Oct 18, 2024
Oct 18, 2024
48 min
40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial Knights players that focuses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
In this episode Steve and Stig are joined by the number 1 Imperial Knights player in the world based on the ITC rankings. Rees Darvill has had an amazing run in the UK's biggest events, and he's the perfect person to talk about the dataslate update, and what it does to everyone's favourite Canis.
Is Canis Rex still worth it at 450 points?
How do you make the most of Canis Rex in games against different opponents? What strats do you use most often when you're playing him? AND ... what do the points drops do to the Castellan, the Errant and the Gallant?
Join us in the discord and be part of the conversation and the podcast.
And if you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review - we want to spread the word!
Oct 18, 2024
48 min



Oct 4, 2024
Episode 1: Knight Time
Oct 4, 2024
Oct 4, 2024
31 min
40k by Knight is a podcast especially for Imperial Knights players that focusses on strategy and tactics for those of us who love the big, stompy life.
In this ep - Steve and Stig are joined by special guest Brian Jones, acknowledged as the best IK player in the world, Art of War coach, and member of Team USA - we say hi and tell you about how amazing this is going to be. We also discuss whether 3 big knights is the way to go, or if you're better with 2 in a competitive IK list. This is just a taste.
Join the 40k by Knight discord.
Brian Jones coaching at Art of War - info is here.
Stig and the Tabletop Tactics content is here.
Oct 4, 2024
31 min

About the podcast.
40k by Knight is all about helping Imperial Knights play better 40k. That's it. And we've assembled an amazing group of people to help with that mission. Each episode will do deep, answering a specific question and looking at all the different ways to break it down.
The team is:
Steve Joll. Compeitive IK player who hasn't yet cracked anything better than X and 1. Occasional winner of 'Best Painted Army'
Stig. Tabletop Tactics legend and IK enthusiast who gets to play our favourite army on one of the world's biggest 40k channels.
Brian Jones. Literally the best IK player in the world right now. Brian is an Art of War coach and member of the US national WTC team.
Rees Darvill. One of the best Imperial Knights players in the world. Current Number 1 in the ITC.
Ratnu Vaidya. The best in the world with Chaos Knights last ITC season, and off to a blazing hot start in 2025 with CK. Consistently finishing at or near the top of 40k events.





