Model paint guide

How to paint Azrael

Azrael is dark green armour, bone robes, and the Lion Helm. Match Dark Angels Contrast, then push the robes and sword. Unofficial fan recipe.

Difficulty 3 / 5 · ~8 hrs · Updated 2026-07-10

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Dark Angels Azrael. Product image for kit identity. Not a painted example.
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Primer

Start here

Chaos Black

Step

Green armour

Base Abaddon Black in recesses. Layer Dark Angels Green on plates. Edge Warpstone Glow, then a thin Nurgling Green on the sharpest corners.

Step

Bone robes and gold

Robes: Wraithbone, Agrax Earthshade, Ushabti Bone, White Scar edges. Trim: Retributor Armour, Agrax Earthshade, Liberator Gold.

Step

Lion Helm and sword

Helm: same gold recipe with cleaner edges. Sword: Leadbelcher, Nuln Oil, optional Warp Lightning glow. Red icons: Khorne Red into Evil Sunz Scarlet.

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Paints for Azrael

Colour chips are approximate. Buy links open live marketplace search for that Citadel paint across Shopify catalog stores and other sources.

Video

YouTube tutorials

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Further reading

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Common questions

How long does it take to paint Azrael?

About 8 hours for a tabletop-to-display finish at difficulty 3 / 5.

What primer should I use for Azrael?

Chaos Black

Where do I buy Azrael?

Open the Dark Angels Azrael price page for the live sealed floor, then set a watch under the middle of that band.

Are these official Games Workshop instructions?

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