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How to paint Tau Cadre Fireblade

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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Tau Cadre Fireblade box
Tau Cadre Fireblade. 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

T'au Sept (Contrast)

Primer: Grey Seer

Method
contrast
Difficulty
2 / 5
CP time
~8 hrs
Primer
Grey Seer
  1. 01
    Prime
    Grey Seer
  2. 02
    Armour
    Ultramarines Blue
  3. 03
    Panels / sept marks
    Iyanden YellowBlack Templar
  4. 04
    Weapons
    LeadbelcherNuln Oil
  5. 05
    Lenses
    Warp Lightning
  6. 06
    Base
    Astrogranite
  • +Battlesuits: paint panels flat before edge highlights.
  • +Fire Warriors batch well in fives.
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Common questions

How do I paint Tau Cadre Fireblade?

Use the T'au Sept (Contrast) 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 Tau Cadre Fireblade?

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.