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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
Unofficial fan guide. Citadel paint and kit names identify products for sale. Not affiliated with Games Workshop.
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.
Buy paints
Paints for Azrael
Colour chips are approximate. Buy links open live marketplace search for that Citadel paint across Shopify catalog stores and other sources.
- Find storesAbaddon Black
- Find storesDark Angels Green
- Find storesWarpstone Glow
- Find storesWraithbone
- Find storesUshabti Bone
- Find storesRetributor Armour
- Find storesLeadbelcher
- Find storesKhorne Red
- Find storesChaos Black
Video
YouTube tutorials
External videos. We link creators whose techniques match this kit. Watch on YouTube. Support the painter if you use their method.
- How to Paint: Lion El'JonsonWarhammer / Citadel Colour
Same Dark Angels green and bone language as the Lion.
Further reading
Other painters
- Dark Angels paint scheme
Match the Combat Patrol before Azrael.
Army recipes
Match the rest of the force
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.