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Deathwatch (Space Marines) Paint List for Warhammer 40,000

advanced Space Marines

Black with silver pauldron and chapter insignia. Lots of diversity possible — Each marine represents a different chapter.

Start with Abaddon Black, Leadbelcher, and Nuln Oil as the foundation. Use Retributor Armour and Agrax Earthshade for secondary details, shadows, or focal accents. Finish with Macragge Blue and Bugman's Glow for highlights and extra contrast.

Recommended undercoat white — Several priority paints in this army converge on white.
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Paint list

Sorted by priority

🔴 Must-Have

Black and silver — the scheme of base

🟠 Core

Insignes and ornaments

🟡 Recommended

Chapitre d'origine on epauliere gauche

🟢 Optional

Details and trophees xenos

Painting order

Recommended steps
1 Basecoat the main surfaces with Abaddon Black, Leadbelcher, and Nuln Oil.
2 Apply Retributor Armour and Agrax Earthshade to the secondary details and support areas.
3 Use Macragge Blue and Bugman's Glow to sharpen highlights and final contrast.
4 Keep the strongest accent colours for the focal zones so the scheme stays readable across the army.

Tips

Hints for this army
1 Keep the foundation colours dominant so the army still reads clearly at tabletop distance.
2 Use the last accent and highlight paints sparingly to sharpen the focal points instead of repainting every surface.

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