Paint scheme

Black Templars (Contrast)

Space Marines · contrast · difficulty 2/5 · ~8 hrs for a Combat Patrol

Updated 2026-07-10

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Method: contrast
Difficulty: 2 / 5
CP time: ~8 hrs
Primer: Chaos Black

01
Prime
Chaos Black
02
Black armour
Black Templar
03
White / shoulder
Apothecary White
04
Trim / weapons
Retributor Armour · Leadbelcher
05
Purity seals
Blood Angels Red · Skeleton Horde
06
Base
Astrogranite

+White shoulders need a clean Grey Seer undercoat on those pads only.
+Crusade badges: keep them simple.

Used on

Boxes for this recipe

Combat Patrol: Black Templarsfrom $10.70

Box paint page

Common questions

What paints do I need for Black Templars (Contrast)?

Primer: Chaos Black. Steps use Chaos Black, Black Templar, Apothecary White, Retributor Armour, Leadbelcher, Blood Angels Red, Skeleton Horde, Astrogranite.

Is this an official Games Workshop scheme?

No. Unofficial fan recipe. Citadel paint and kit names identify products for sale. Not affiliated with Games Workshop.