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Model paint guide
How to paint Kayvaan Shrike
Shrike is black Raven Guard armour with white trim and jump pack. Keep the black matte and the white clean. 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
Black armour
Abaddon Black base. Edge Eshin Grey, then a thin Administratum Grey on the sharpest corners. Avoid glossy varnish on the plate.
Step
White trim and pack
White: Apothecary White or Administratum Grey into White Scar. Shade recesses carefully. Pack: same black recipe with cleaner edges.
Step
Weapons and base
Lightning Claws: Leadbelcher, Nuln Oil, Ironbreaker, optional Aethermatic Blue glow. Base: Astrogranite with dark rubble.
Buy paints
Paints for Kayvaan Shrike
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 storesEshin Grey
- Find storesApothecary White
- Find storesWhite Scar
- Find storesLeadbelcher
- Find storesAethermatic Blue
- Find storesAstrogranite
- 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.
- Roboute Guilliman Made EasyYouTube
Marine character Contrast habits. Swap blue for black armour.
Further reading
Other painters
- Space Marines paint hub
Chapter recipes. Raven Guard stays black with white trim.
Common questions
How long does it take to paint Kayvaan Shrike?
About 8 hours for a tabletop-to-display finish at difficulty 3 / 5.
What primer should I use for Kayvaan Shrike?
Chaos Black
Where do I buy Kayvaan Shrike?
Open the Raven Guard Kayvaan Shrike 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.