Paint scheme
Thousand Sons (Layer)
Thousand Sons · layer · difficulty 5/5 · ~16 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
- 5 / 5
- CP time
- ~16 hrs
- Primer
- Thousand Sons Blue
- 01PrimeThousand Sons Blue
- 02ShadeDrakenhof Nightshade
- 03LayerAhriman Blue
- 04Gold trimRetributor Armour · Reikland Fleshshade
- 05GemsWarpstone Glow
- +Trim time dominates. Contrast is faster for the first patrol.
Used on
Boxes for this recipe
Common questions
What paints do I need for Thousand Sons (Layer)?
Primer: Thousand Sons Blue. Steps use Thousand Sons Blue, Drakenhof Nightshade, Ahriman Blue, Retributor Armour, Reikland Fleshshade, Warpstone Glow.
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.