How to paint a Tech-Priest Dominus
A Dominus is red robes, cold metal, and green optics. Match Mars Skitarii, then push the mechadendrites. Unofficial fan recipe.
Difficulty 4 / 5 · ~9 hrs · Updated 2026-07-10
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Leadbelcher (spray) or Chaos Black
Metal and black plates
Metal: Nuln Oil over Leadbelcher, drybrush Ironbreaker. Black plates: Black Templar. Brass: Balthasar Gold, Agrax Earthshade, Nihilakh Oxide in pits.
Robes and glow
Robes: Blood Angels Red or Mephiston Red with Carroburg Crimson folds. Optics and plasma: Warp Lightning over white undercoat.
Base
Martian Ironcrust or Astrogranite with metal scrap. Match Skitarii bases.
Paints for Tech-Priest Dominus
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 storesBlack Templar
- Find storesBlood Angels Red
- Find storesBalthasar Gold
- Find storesWarp Lightning
- Find storesMartian Ironcrust
- Find storesAstrogranite
- Find storesLeadbelcheror Chaos 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 Adeptus MechanicusWarhammer / Citadel Colour
Use a Mars red robe tutorial if you find one. Metal spray is the speed path.
Other painters
- How to paint Belisarius Cawl
Larger AdMech centrepiece. Match red and metal first.
Match the rest of the force
Common questions
How long does it take to paint Tech-Priest Dominus?
About 9 hours for a tabletop-to-display finish at difficulty 4 / 5.
What primer should I use for Tech-Priest Dominus?
Leadbelcher (spray) or Chaos Black
Where do I buy Tech-Priest Dominus?
Open the Adeptus Mechanicus Tech Priest Dominus 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.