Paint scheme

Death Guard plague (Contrast)

Death Guard · hybrid · difficulty 2/5 · ~9 hrs for a Combat Patrol

Updated 2026-07-10

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Method: hybrid
Difficulty: 2 / 5
CP time: ~9 hrs
Primer: Death Guard Green (spray) or Wraithbone

01
Prime
Death Guard Green
Spray primer saves hours on Plague Marines.
02
Shade armour
Agrax Earthshade
03
Trim / icons
Retributor Armour · Black Templar
04
Sores / guts
Volupus Pink · Carroburg Crimson
05
Weapons
Leadbelcher · Nuln Oil · Typhus Corrosion
06
Base
Stirland Mud · Nurgle's Rot

+Weathering sells Death Guard. Drybrush Typhus Corrosion on blades.
+Batch Plague Marines before the character.

Used on

Boxes for this recipe

Combat Patrol: Death Guardfrom $33.77

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Common questions

What paints do I need for Death Guard plague (Contrast)?

Primer: Death Guard Green (spray) or Wraithbone. Steps use Death Guard Green, Agrax Earthshade, Retributor Armour, Black Templar, Volupus Pink, Carroburg Crimson, Leadbelcher, Nuln Oil, Typhus Corrosion, Stirland Mud, Nurgle's Rot.

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.