Warhammer & Citadel Paints – Base, Layer, Shade, Contrast, Dry & Technical

Price range: £2.75 through £4.75

Warhammer & Citadel paints, features essential Base, Layer, Shade, Contrast, Dry and Technical paints. Includes popular colours like Mephiston Red, Leadbelcher, Nuln Oil, and Agrax Earthshade—perfect for painting Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar miniatures. Ideal for beginners and experienced hobbyists alike.

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Description

Upgrade your hobby setup with this versatile collection of Warhammer and Citadel paints, featuring a carefully selected range of colours and paint types for painting miniatures to a high standard. Ideal for beginners and experienced hobbyists alike, this set includes essential paints for base coating, shading, highlighting and special effects.

The collection covers multiple paint types, including Base, Layer, Shade, Contrast, Dry, and Technical paints—giving you everything needed to complete full paint schemes across a wide range of miniatures. From bold base colours like Macragge Blue and Mephiston Red to essential washes like Nuln Oil and Agrax Earthshade, this set provides excellent coverage for both army painting and detailed projects.

Contrast paints such as Blood Angels Red and Guilliman Flesh allow for fast, high-impact results, while Dry paints like Necron Compound make edge highlighting quick and effective. Technical paints like Stirland Mud add realistic basing textures, bringing your models to life.

Perfect for use with Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar, this paint set is an excellent addition to any hobby collection.

Whether you’re starting your first army or expanding your paint range, this Warhammer and Citadel paint bundle offers flexibility, quality, and great value.


Frequently asked questions

What paints are included in this Warhammer paint set?

This set includes a mix of Base, Layer, Shade, Contrast, Dry, and Technical paints, featuring popular colours like Macragge Blue, Mephiston Red, Leadbelcher, Nuln Oil, and Agrax Earthshade.

Are these official Citadel paints?

Yes, all paints in this set are official Citadel Colour paints from Games Workshop, designed specifically for Warhammer miniatures.

Is this paint set suitable for beginners?

Yes, this set is ideal for beginners. It includes a variety of paint types that cover the full painting process, from base coating to shading and highlighting.

What is the difference between Base, Layer, and Contrast paints?

  • Base paints provide strong coverage for the first layer
  • Layer paints are used for highlights and detail
  • Contrast paints combine base and shading in one application for faster results

What are Shade paints used for?

Shade paints like Nuln Oil and Agrax Earthshade are used to add depth and shadows by flowing into recesses on your miniature.

What is Necron Compound used for?

Necron Compound is a Dry paint used for drybrushing metallic highlights, helping to quickly bring out edges and details on armour and weapons.

Can these paints be used for all Warhammer games?

Yes, these paints are suitable for models from both Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar.

Do I need any additional tools to use these paints?

You will need basic hobby tools such as brushes, water, and a palette. A primer is also recommended before applying paints.

Are these paints good for batch painting armies?

Yes, especially with the inclusion of Contrast and Shade paints, this set is great for painting large armies quickly and efficiently.

Is this paint bundle worth buying?

Absolutely—this set offers a wide range of essential colours and paint types, making it a great value option for both new and experienced hobbyists

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Type

Base, Layer, Shade, Contrast, Dry, Technical

Colour

Macragge Blue, Waaagh! Flesh, Mournfang Brown, Corax White, Wraithbone, Averland Sunset, Mephiston Red, Abaddon Black, Leadbelcher, Retributor Armour, Kislev Flesh, Necron Compound, Nuln Oil, Agrax Earthshade, Stirland Mud, Iyanden Yellow, Blood Angels Red, Ultramarines Blue, Skeleton Horde, Guilliman Flesh