Warhammer 40,000 · Astra Militarum
Steel Legion (Astra Militarum) Paint List for Warhammer 40,000
Khaki green-brown with gas masks, straight out of the Second World War. Restrained tones that reward a single clean highlight.
Steel Legion Drab + Agrax + drybrush Ushabti Bone. Quickly effective.
Recommended undercoat
Wraithbone
— Several priority paints in this army converge on Wraithbone.
Paint list
Sorted by priority🔴 Must-Have
Earthy khaki
- Steel Legion Drab (Citadel) — Cloaks + uniforms · 2 coats
- Zandri Dust (Citadel) — Helmet + armour · 2 coats
- Abaddon Black (Citadel) — Gas mask + boots · 2 coats
- Leadbelcher (Citadel) — Weapons · 1–2 coats
- Agrax Earthshade (Citadel) — The whole model · General wash
🟠 Core
Highlights
- Ushabti Bone (Citadel) — Armour + helmet (drybrush) · Drybrush
- Elysian Green (Citadel) — Cloak (layer) · Raised areas
- Bugman's Glow (Citadel) — Skin · 2 coats
🟡 Recommended
Finish
- Kislev Flesh (Citadel) — Skin (layer) · Raised areas
- Nuln Oil (Citadel) — Masque + metal · Wash
Painting order
Recommended steps
1
Step 1: grey primer
2
Step 2: Steel Legion Drab cloaks
3
Step 3: Zandri Dust helmet
4
Step 4: Abaddon Black masque
5
Step 5: Leadbelcher metal
6
Step 6: Agrax wash complete
7
Step 7: Ushabti Bone drybrush
8
Step 8: Skin + Elysian Green
Tips
Hints for this army
1
Steel Legion Drab is the signature colour — that precise earthy tone is unique at Citadel.
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