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How to paint Raven Guard Kayvaan Shrike

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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Raven Guard Kayvaan Shrike box
Raven Guard Kayvaan Shrike. Product image for the kit you are painting.
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Contents

What you are painting

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

Ultramarines (Contrast speed)

Primer: Grey Seer

Method
contrast
Difficulty
2 / 5
CP time
~8 hrs
Primer
Grey Seer
  1. 01
  2. 02
    Blue armour

    Two thin Contrast coats if coverage looks patchy.

  3. 03
    Trim / aquila

    Careful brush. Gold pops on blue.

  4. 04
  5. 05
    Lenses / purity seals
  6. 06
  • +Grey Seer primer makes Contrast blue cleaner than black primer.
  • +Paint Intercessors in batches of 5 before characters.
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Common questions

How do I paint Raven Guard Kayvaan Shrike?

Use the Ultramarines (Contrast speed) recipe on this page. Prime with Grey Seer, then follow the Contrast steps. About 8 hours for a full Combat Patrol-sized box.

What is a fair price for Raven Guard Kayvaan Shrike?

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.