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Model paint guide
How to paint a T'au Ghostkeel
A Ghostkeel is stealth-toned armour with drones. Match Riptide whites or go darker for stealth. Unofficial fan recipe.
Difficulty 4 / 5 · ~12 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
Grey Seer or Chaos Black for a stealth look
Step
Stealth armour
Stealth path: Black Templar or Abaddon Black with Eshin Grey edges. Classic sept: Apothecary White panels with Ultramarines Blue accents. Pick one and stick to it.
Step
Drones, metal, glow
Drones match the suit. Metal: Leadbelcher, Nuln Oil. Glow: Warp Lightning over White Scar.
Step
Base
Astrogranite with dark scrap so the stealth suit reads low-profile.
Buy paints
Paints for Ghostkeel Battlesuit
Colour chips are approximate. Buy links open live marketplace search for that Citadel paint across Shopify catalog stores and other sources.
- Find storesBlack Templar
- Find storesAbaddon Black
- Find storesApothecary White
- Find storesUltramarines Blue
- Find storesLeadbelcher
- Find storesWarp Lightning
- Find storesAstrogranite
- Find storesGrey Seer
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
Large suit workflow. Match Riptide if you run both.
Further reading
Other painters
- How to paint a T'au Riptide
Bigger battlesuit companion. Same sept colours.
Army recipes
Match the rest of the force
Common questions
How long does it take to paint Ghostkeel Battlesuit?
About 12 hours for a tabletop-to-display finish at difficulty 4 / 5.
What primer should I use for Ghostkeel Battlesuit?
Grey Seer or Chaos Black for a stealth look
Where do I buy Ghostkeel Battlesuit?
Open the Tau Xv95 Ghostkeel 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.