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Model paint guide
How to paint a Master of Executions
The Master of Executions is black armour, skull trophies, and a huge axe. Match Legionaries, then push the axe and skulls. Unofficial fan recipe.
Difficulty 3 / 5 · ~5 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
Armour and trim
Armour: Black Templar with Eshin Grey edges. Trim: Balthasar Gold, Agrax Earthshade, Liberator Gold.
Step
Axe and skulls
Axe: Leadbelcher, Nuln Oil, Ironbreaker, optional Blood for the Blood God. Skulls: Skeleton Horde over Wraithbone.
Step
Base
Astrogranite with skull scrap.
Buy paints
Paints for Master of Executions
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 storesBalthasar Gold
- Find storesLeadbelcher
- Find storesSkeleton Horde
- Find storesBlood for the Blood God
- 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.
- How to Paint: Lion El'JonsonWarhammer / Citadel Colour
Character workflow. Match Kharn if you run World Eaters colours.
Further reading
Other painters
- How to paint Kharn the Betrayer
Executioner companion energy. Different legion, same axe focus.
Army recipes
Match the rest of the force
Common questions
How long does it take to paint Master of Executions?
About 5 hours for a tabletop-to-display finish at difficulty 3 / 5.
What primer should I use for Master of Executions?
Chaos Black
Where do I buy Master of Executions?
Open the Chaos Space Marine Master of Executions 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.