How to paint Kyria Draxus
Draxus mixes Inquisition black with Necron-adjacent metal and a shuriken gauntlet. Keep the coat matte and the metal cold. Unofficial fan recipe.
Difficulty 3 / 5 · ~7 hrs · Updated 2026-07-10
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Chaos Black
Coat and armour
Coat: Abaddon Black, edge Eshin Grey. Armour: Leadbelcher, Nuln Oil, Ironbreaker. Gold trim: Retributor Armour, Agrax Earthshade.
Gauntlet and glow
Gauntlet metal: Leadbelcher with a thin Warp Lightning or Aethermatic Blue glaze in the vents. Skin: Guilliman Flesh, Reikland Fleshshade.
Base
Astrogranite with black and silver debris. Optional green Necron scrap if she allies with Necrons.
Paints for Lord Inquisitor Kyria Draxus
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- Find storesAbaddon Black
- Find storesLeadbelcher
- Find storesRetributor Armour
- Find storesWarp Lightning
- Find storesAethermatic Blue
- Find storesGuilliman Flesh
- 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.
- How to Paint: Lion El'JonsonWarhammer / Citadel Colour
Character workflow. Focus on the gauntlet as the hero detail.
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Companion Inquisition leaf. Match black coats.
Match the rest of the force
Common questions
How long does it take to paint Lord Inquisitor Kyria Draxus?
About 7 hours for a tabletop-to-display finish at difficulty 3 / 5.
What primer should I use for Lord Inquisitor Kyria Draxus?
Chaos Black
Where do I buy Lord Inquisitor Kyria Draxus?
Open the Inquisition Lord Inquisitor Kyria Draxus 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.