Paint scheme
Adeptus Custodes (Layer gold)
Adeptus Custodes · layer · difficulty 4/5 · ~10 hrs for a Combat Patrol
Updated 2026-07-10
Unofficial fan guide. Citadel paint and kit names identify products for sale. Not affiliated with Games Workshop.
- Method
- layer
- Difficulty
- 4 / 5
- CP time
- ~10 hrs
- Primer
- Retributor Armour
- 01PrimeRetributor Armour
- 02ShadeReikland Fleshshade
- 03Layer goldLiberator Gold
- 04HighlightStormhost Silver
- 05Red / blackKhorne Red · Abaddon Black
- +Few models. Spend time on each. Spray gold saves hours.
Used on
Boxes for this recipe
Common questions
What paints do I need for Adeptus Custodes (Layer gold)?
Primer: Retributor Armour. Steps use Retributor Armour, Reikland Fleshshade, Liberator Gold, Stormhost Silver, Khorne Red, Abaddon Black.
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.