Warhammer 40,000 · Leagues of Votann
Greater Thurian League (Leagues of Votann) Paint List for Warhammer 40,000
beginner
Leagues of Votann
Dark red armour, black undersuit, and industrial steel for the signature Votann league.
Prime in black, then build the red in two passes before handling the metals and gold icons.
Recommended undercoat
black
— Several priority paints in this army converge on black.
Paint list
Sorted by priority
I Must-Have
The red, black, and steel that define the Votann look
-
Khorne Red
(Citadel)
— Main armour
· 2 opaque coats
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Abaddon Black
(Citadel)
— Undersuit and weapons
· 1-2 coats
-
Leadbelcher
(Citadel)
— Weapons and mechanics
· 2 thin coats
II Core
The finishing passes that make the armour readable
Painting order
Recommended steps
1
Prime the whole model in black.
2
Basecoat the armour plates with Khorne Red.
3
Paint the undersuit and joints with Abaddon Black.
4
Apply Leadbelcher to weapons and mechanical parts.
5
Wash the recesses and metals with Nuln Oil.
6
Highlight the red armour volumes with Mephiston Red.
7
Pick out icons and small details with Retributor Armour.
Tips
Hints for this army
1
Keep the black lines sharp between the plates so the kin armour stays heavy and readable.
2
Leadbelcher into Nuln Oil is enough for most Votann weapons.
3
One brighter red highlight level is already enough to clean up the armour.