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How to paint Imperial Agents

Small elite kits. Match accents to your allied army. Difficulty 3 / 5. About 6 hours for a Combat Patrol with Contrast.

Updated 2026-07-10

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Recipe

Imperial Agents (Contrast)

Method
hybrid
Difficulty
3 / 5
CP time
~6 hrs
Primer
Chaos Black
  1. 01
    Prime
    Chaos Black
  2. 02
    Black coats / armour
    Black Templar
  3. 03
    Red / Inquisition accents
    Blood Angels Red
  4. 04
    Gold / purity
    Retributor Armour · Apothecary White
  5. 05
    Weapons
    Leadbelcher · Nuln Oil
  6. 06
    Base
    Astrogranite
  • +Small model count. Treat each kit as a character project.
  • +Match accents to the parent army you ally with.
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After the first box

Buy Combat Patrol: Imperial Agents when sealed comps look fair. Add a Kill Team or named Inquisitor second. Do not mix Grey Knights titles unless the listing is explicit.

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Common questions

How long does it take to paint a Imperial Agents Combat Patrol?

About 6 hours with the Imperial Agents (Contrast) Contrast recipe, batching infantry.

What primer should I use for Imperial Agents?

Chaos Black. Match the recipe on this page so Contrast colours land cleanly.

Where do I buy Imperial Agents kits at a fair price?

Open the Imperial Agents army hub or the linked Combat Patrol box page for live floors, then set a watch under the middle of the sealed band.