Warhammer 40,000
Necrons — Mephrit Dynasty paint scheme
The Necrons — Mephrit Dynasty paint scheme — every colour you need to paint Necrons — Mephrit Dynasty, what each one is for, and a one-click route to the cheaper Vallejo, Army Painter or Pro Acryl equivalent. Gold-bodied Necrons with searing orange energy. Regal and high-contrast.
Necrons — Mephrit Dynasty colour palette
Retributor Armour Agrax Earthshade Auric Armour Gold Troll Slayer Orange Fire Dragon Bright Abaddon Black White Scar
A starting-point recipe using classic Citadel colours — approximate, not an official step-by-step. Tap any paint for its closest match in other brands, and confirm colours against a physical swatch.
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Each row is a colour in the Necrons — Mephrit Dynasty paint scheme and what it's for — undercoat, basecoat, highlight, metal or wash. Work top to bottom: undercoat and basecoats first, then washes to add depth, then highlights last. If you don't use Citadel, click any paint to see its closest Vallejo, Army Painter and Pro Acryl equivalents.
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