How to paint the Nightbringer
The Nightbringer is black energy and a scythe. Keep the body dark with blue-white edges so it reads as a void. Unofficial fan recipe.
Difficulty 3 / 5 · ~7 hrs · Updated 2026-07-10
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Chaos Black
Void body
Abaddon Black base. Drybrush Eshin Grey, then Administratum Grey on the hottest ridges. Optional thin Drakenhof Nightshade glaze in recesses.
Energy edges and scythe
Edge Aethermatic Blue or Talassar Blue over white lines. Scythe: Leadbelcher, Nuln Oil, Ironbreaker, then the same blue glow on the blade.
Base
Astrogranite with black rubble. Keep the base darker than the energy edges.
Paints for C'tan Shard of the Nightbringer
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- Find storesAbaddon Black
- Find storesEshin Grey
- Find storesAdministratum Grey
- Find storesAethermatic Blue
- Find storesLeadbelcher
- 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 Death GuardYouTube
Edge and weathering control that helps large centrepiece reads.
Other painters
- Necrons paint hub
Dynasty metal for the rest of the force around the C'tan.
Match the rest of the force
Common questions
How long does it take to paint C'tan Shard of the Nightbringer?
About 7 hours for a tabletop-to-display finish at difficulty 3 / 5.
What primer should I use for C'tan Shard of the Nightbringer?
Chaos Black
Where do I buy C'tan Shard of the Nightbringer?
Open the Necrons: C'tan Shard of the Nightbringer 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.