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Model paint guide
How to paint a Necron Royal Warden
A Royal Warden is dynasty metal with a warscythe or rifle. Match Warriors, then push the glyphs. Unofficial fan recipe.
Difficulty 2 / 5 · ~4 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
Leadbelcher (spray) or Chaos Black
Step
Metal body
Shade Nuln Oil over Leadbelcher. Drybrush Ironbreaker, edge Stormhost Silver. Keep recesses dark.
Step
Glyphs and weapon
Glyphs: White Scar undercoat, Warp Lightning or Aethermatic Blue. Weapon: same metal recipe with a glow edge.
Step
Base
Astrogranite with green glow scrap so he matches Immortals.
Buy paints
Paints for Royal Warden
Colour chips are approximate. Buy links open live marketplace search for that Citadel paint across Shopify catalog stores and other sources.
- Find storesLeadbelcher
- Find storesNuln Oil
- Find storesIronbreaker
- Find storesStormhost Silver
- Find storesWarp Lightning
- Find storesAstrogranite
- Find storesLeadbelcheror Chaos 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 Imotekh and Szeras metal.
Further reading
Other painters
- How to paint Imotekh the Stormlord
Overlord companion. Same dynasty metal recipe.
Army recipes
Match the rest of the force
Common questions
How long does it take to paint Royal Warden?
About 4 hours for a tabletop-to-display finish at difficulty 2 / 5.
What primer should I use for Royal Warden?
Leadbelcher (spray) or Chaos Black
Where do I buy Royal Warden?
Open the Necrons Royal Warden 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.