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How to paint Necrons Royal Warden

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

Updated 2026-07-10

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Necrons Royal Warden box
Necrons Royal Warden. Product image for the kit you are painting.
Necrons Royal WardenTrack price
Contents

What you are painting

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

Necron Dynasty (Contrast speed)

Primer: Chaos Black

Method
contrast
Difficulty
1 / 5
CP time
~6 hrs
Primer
Chaos Black
  1. 01
    Prime
    Chaos Black

    Even coat. Necrons forgive thin spots on recesses.

  2. 02
    Metal armour
    Leadbelcher

    Drybrush or thin base over black.

  3. 03
    Shade metal
    Nuln Oil

    All-over wash. Wipe raised plates if you want brighter metal.

  4. 04
    Energy / orbs
    Warp Lightning

    Contrast into glowing rods and orbs.

  5. 05
    Highlight edges
    Stormhost Silver

    Quick edge on weapons and shoulders.

  6. 06
    Base
    AstrograniteBlack Templar

    Texture then recess shade.

  • +Batch Warriors 5 at a time. Same metal wash for the whole squad.
  • +Skip freehand glyphs on day one. Tabletop reads fine without them.
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Common questions

How do I paint Necrons Royal Warden?

Use the Necron Dynasty (Contrast speed) recipe on this page. Prime with Chaos Black, then follow the Contrast steps. About 6 hours for a full Combat Patrol-sized box.

What is a fair price for Necrons Royal Warden?

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.