How to paint Adeptus Custodes General Trajann Valoris
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
Unofficial fan guide. Citadel paint and kit names identify products for sale. Not affiliated with Games Workshop.
What you are painting
- +Follow the current box contents list on the product packaging.
Auric Custodes (Contrast)
Primer: Retributor Armour (spray) or Chaos Black
- Method
- hybrid
- Difficulty
- 3 / 5
- CP time
- ~8 hrs
- Primer
- Retributor Armour (spray) or Chaos Black
- 01Prime
- 02Shade gold
- 03Red / purple cloth
- 04Black details
- 05Weapons
- 06
- +Few models. Spend time on each. Gold spray saves hours.
- +Cloth colour is your army identity. Pick one and stick to it.
Paints for Adeptus Custodes General Trajann Valoris
Colour chips are approximate. Buy links open live marketplace search for that Citadel paint across Shopify catalog stores and other sources.
- Find storesRetributor Armouror Chaos Black
- Find storesRetributor Armour
- Find storesReikland Fleshshade
- Find storesBlood Angels Red
- Find storesBlack Templar
- Find storesLeadbelcher
- Find storesNuln Oil
- Find storesAstrogranite
Common questions
How do I paint Adeptus Custodes General Trajann Valoris?
Use the Auric Custodes (Contrast) recipe on this page. Prime with Retributor Armour (spray) or Chaos Black, then follow the Contrast steps. About 8 hours for a full Combat Patrol-sized box.
What is a fair price for Adeptus Custodes General Trajann Valoris?
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.