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How to paint Battleforce: Necrons

Contents-aware Contrast recipe for this box. Buy at a fair floor, paint the kit, then expand the army.

Updated 2026-07-10

Unofficial fan guide. Citadel paint and kit names identify products for sale. Not affiliated with Games Workshop.

Battleforce: Necronsfrom $49.00
Contents

What you are painting

  • +Follow the current box contents list on the product packaging.
Recipe

Necron Battleforce batch (Contrast)

Method
contrast
Difficulty
2 / 5
CP time
~14 hrs
Primer
Chaos Black
  1. 01
    Prime all
    Chaos Black
  2. 02
    Metal batch
    Leadbelcher · Nuln Oil
  3. 03
    Glow batch
    Warp Lightning
  4. 04
    Characters last
    Stormhost Silver
  • +Battleforces are volume. Finish Warriors before characters.
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Common questions

How do I paint Battleforce: Necrons?

Use the Necron Battleforce batch (Contrast) recipe on this page. Prime with Chaos Black, then follow the Contrast steps. About 14 hours for a full Combat Patrol-sized box.

What is a fair price for Battleforce: Necrons?

Open the box price page for the live sealed floor and sold comps. Set a watch under the middle of that band before you buy.

Are these official Games Workshop instructions?

No. Unofficial fan recipes that name Citadel paints and kits as products. Not affiliated with Games Workshop.