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
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Chaos Black
Black armour
Abaddon Black base. Edge Eshin Grey, then a thin Administratum Grey on the sharpest corners. Avoid glossy varnish on the plate.
White trim and pack
White: Apothecary White or Administratum Grey into White Scar. Shade recesses carefully. Pack: same black recipe with cleaner edges.
Weapons and base
Lightning Claws: Leadbelcher, Nuln Oil, Ironbreaker, optional Aethermatic Blue glow. Base: Astrogranite with dark rubble.
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
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.
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.