What paints do I need for Steel Legion?

The paint list for Steel Legion includes recommended Citadel / Warhammer Colour, Vallejo and Army Painter paints, ranked by priority. Browse the full list on this page.

What is the base colour for Steel Legion?

Steel Legion (Astra Militarum) typically starts with a primer suited to its primary colour scheme. Kaki et gris, style WWII.

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Steel Legion

débutant Astra Militarum

Kaki et gris, style WWII.

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

Kaki terreux

Steel Legion Drab (Citadel) — Manteaux + uniformes · 2 coats
Zandri Dust (Citadel) — Casque + armure · 2 coats
Abaddon Black (Citadel) — Masque à gaz + bottes · 2 coats
Leadbelcher (Citadel) — Weapons · 1–2 coats
Agrax Earthshade (Citadel) — All the fig · General wash

🟠 Core

Highlights

Ushabti Bone (Citadel) — Armure + casque (drybrush) · Drybrush
Elysian Green (Citadel) — Manteau (layer) · Reliefs
Bugman's Glow (Citadel) — Skin · 2 coats

🟡 Recommended

Finish

Kislev Flesh (Citadel) — Skin (layer) · Reliefs
Nuln Oil (Citadel) — Masque + metal · Wash

Painting order

Recommended steps

1 Step 1: grey primer

2 Step 2: Steel Legion Drab manteaux

3 Step 3: Zandri Dust casque

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: Peau + Elysian Green

Tips

Hints for this army

1 Steel Legion Drab is the colour signature — This ton terreux précis is single chez Citadel.

Steel Legion

Paint list

🔴 Must-Have

🟠 Core

🟡 Recommended

Painting order

Tips

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🔄 Citadel → Vallejo

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