Horus Heresy (30K) · Mechanicum
Forge World Ryza (Mechanicum) Paint List for Horus Heresy (30K)
Forge orange, off-white and steel, a brighter Mechanicum option. Orange robes are rare in the range and easy to spot.
Build the orange with thin coats. Use the white to rhythm the silhouette, not to cover every panel.
Recommended undercoat
white
— Several priority paints in this army converge on white.
Paint list
Sorted by priority🔴 Must-Have
The orange, metal and ivory core of Ryza.
- Jokaero Orange (Citadel) — Robes / panels · Base
- Leadbelcher (Citadel) — Machinery · Base
- Corax White (Citadel) — Light panels · Base
- Balthasar Gold (Citadel) — Trim · Base
🟠 Core
Highlights and shades that keep the scheme warm but readable.
- Troll Slayer Orange (Citadel) — Orange · Highlight
- Nuln Oil (Citadel) — Metals · Shade
- Runefang Steel (Citadel) — Metals · Highlight
🟡 Recommended
Helpful finishing paints for a cleaner bright finish.
- Agrax Earthshade (Citadel) — Brass trim · Shade
- Abaddon Black (Citadel) — Joints / cables · Base
Painting order
Recommended steps
1
Basecoat the robes and main panels with Jokaero Orange.
2
Block in ivory panels with Corax White and trim with Balthasar Gold.
3
Paint the machinery with Leadbelcher and shade it with Nuln Oil.
4
Highlight the orange with Troll Slayer Orange.
5
Use Abaddon Black on joints and cables to break up the brightness.
Tips
Hints for this army
1
Ryza looks better when the white stays on a few selected panels.
2
A little Agrax Earthshade on the brass keeps the orange from feeling too clean.
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