Armour of the Dark Gods | Chaos | Warhammer | Duncan Rhodes

Painting Chaos is fun, whether it's for Age of Sigmar or Warhammer 40,000 and in this video we show how how to paint not one Chaos armour scheme but FOUR! One flavour for every Chaos God! Each armour style has a different technique to it that can be used on a wide variety of your favourite miniatures. Everything from wet-blending (easy lesson) to using Contrast paints to get a great metallic tone. It's all in here. We hope you enjoy this one and let us know in the comments below which is your favourites or if you have any techniques you'd like to share.
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Tzeentch colour scheme : 00:47
Nurgle colour scheme : 07:50
Slaanesh colour scheme : 16:40
Khorne colour scheme : 23:24
Paint List:
Mechanicus Standard Grey Spray (Citadel)
Mythril Blade (TTC)
Gryph-charger Grey (Citadel)
Akhelian Green (Citadel)
Terradon Turquoise (Citadel)
Dragon’s Gold (TTC)
Flesh Wash (TTC)
Glistening Gold (TTC)
Deathworld Forest (Citadel)
Elysian Green (Citadel)
Death Korps Drab (Citadel)
Ogryn Camo (Citadel)
Cuirass Leather (TTC)
Sir Coates SIlver (TTC)
Battle Mud Wash (TTC)
Mythril Blade (TTC)
Mornfang Brown (Citadel)
Skrag Brown (Citadel)
Phoenician Purple (Citadel)
Screamer Pink (Citadel)
Pink Horror (Citadel)
Oblivion Black Wash (TTC)
Glistening Gold (TTC)
Druchii Violet (Citadel)
Mythril Blade (TTC)
Khorne Red (Citadel)
Battlemud Wash (TTC)
Evil Sunz Scarlet (Citadel)
Demon Red (TTC)
Spartan Bronze (TTC)
Glistening Gold (TTC)
‘Ardcoat (Citadel)

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Hello everyone. If you enjoyed this tutorial, please leave a Like, Subscribe to the channel and a Comment below, we'd love to hear from you. Also, let us know in the comments below which is your favourite of the Chaos Gods or your favourite scheme from the video. Have an amazing weekend everyone.

[@akumaking1]

Will you ever do tutorials for each faction; ie how to paint each race’s basic troops?

[@br42]

Thank you!

[@graat6990]

Khorne all the way. Even i don't think i'll use the gloss at the end. Nurgle was pretty cool too

[@ionminiatures]

I’m curious what models you used for these tutorials? I looked all over the AoS Chaos line and didn’t see them. I’m hoping they aren’t part of a huge army box but can be purchased in a smaller set.

[@RevanR]

Tzeentch colour scheme : 0:47 Nurgle colour scheme : 7:50 Slaanesh colour scheme : 16:40 Khorne colour scheme : 23:24 Amazing techniques, thanks for the tips

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thanks for sharing. We'll add it to the video

[@optimalgamestate]

@@DuncanRhodesDRPA ​ @Duncan Rhodes Painting Academy If you change that in the description to 00:00 Introduction 00:47 Tzeentch colour scheme 07:50 Nurgle colour scheme 16:40 Slaanesh colour scheme 23:24 Khorne colour scheme Then it will trigger automatic video chapters. You just need to make sure you start with 00:00 and have at least 3 timestamps in chrono order at least 10 seconds apart. You've got it on some of the videos so at least one person on the team already knows how to do it :P

[@Freezaen]

What a great way to showcase not only four simple evocative colour schemes for the Chaos Gods, but also four easy-to-replicate painting techniques to create really distinctive looks. Well done, Painting Academy. Nurgle loves you. :)

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thank you. We had a blast doing this one 😊

[@Basilisk63]

I really like what you did for the Slaanesh armor (and not because of my bias) it still looks a bit intimidating to put into practice but I'm gonna give it a go on an obliterator. Also, praise the Fifth! Glory to the Pug!

[@buntekuh01]

I hear the fifth god is somewhat pugnacious.

[@dahksinol56]

The Tzeentch scheme is top knotch, and the Nurgle one is just absolutely inspired. Love how you guys always make next level color schemes without being overly complex to paint.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thank you. We just want to make it achievable for everyone 😊

[@Grahammer40k]

"I don't think I could like Duncan more," *he has a pug* "I lied,"

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Gyzmo sure has some strange powers....

[@thomas.moerman]

What happens when you feed him after midnight?

[@andyseverance1519]

As a brand new miniature painter, this tutorial is AMAZING! It's basically a 4 for 1 armor painting tutorial. Thanks!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

You're very welcome! Glad it was helpful

[@liamkehoe5957]

The Tzeentch techniques applies really well to the Alpha Legion as well.

[@EndriuC]

... cause it's more green than blue?

[@alfadasfire]

That tzeentch colour scheme could work great for say the Alpha Legion too, that metallic shiny blue

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Sure will! All the schemes shown here would work in 40K 😀

[@alfadasfire]

@@DuncanRhodesDRPA i also really like other techniques! Wet blending looks great and indeed not too hard. And the sponging looks fun. But mostly the streaking for Nurgle is useful to me. Love nurgle, love the death guard, would like to get some S2D and make them all nurgle-y

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

That would be awesome!

[@kevins7884]

Thanks for the slaanesh part. Gave me the confidence to try wetblending and my chaos terminator armor looks insanely good

[@thislostendevour]

Duncan has blessed us with a new tutorial!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Yay!

[@Trazynn]

I love that dapple effect on the Khorne Warrior's plate. Curious how that would look with different colours, like blue, or white.

[@Kaiyanwang82]

This one was excellent, Duncan. Different schemes, different bases, and refining techniques in the same video shown on similar models it's a lot of information. Great!

[@GeekySkippy]

Thank you! I was looking for inspiration as I’m starting an Old World Warriors of Chaos army with the new Chaos Warrior sculpts. I’ll definitely be taking inspiration from this tutorial. Thank you once again.

[@Carboncopie]

Love the way you explain things. Easy to understand and to follow.

[@hienpham2415]

Thank you, the way how you did the woody grain from the Nurgles armour, really did make it look better than the classic approaches to it

[@AquamentusZero]

Happy new year, Duncan! May this one be better than the last.

[@user-qg4st8ih1d]

Great stuff! Always keen to see videos encouraging wet blending

[@travislift963]

What a great video. The cinematics were looking good!

[@jimmyjamwhambam]

absolutely love that purple to pink! looks incredible

[@Smilomaniac]

Brilliant video, what a fantastic easygoing and encouraging explanation. Bravo.

[@AnimatedIsaac]

I love how you change the colour of your background to match each scheme!

[@ironbomb6753]

Excellent vid. Wet blending is fun and my favorite way to paint. 👍

[@guillermogutierrez1949]

Best chaos warriors painting tutorial ever!!!

[@galaxydirewolf6606]

Love the tzeench one, definitely gonna be getting a box of warriors to try that paint scheme

[@chaserv5240]

The tutorials are brilliant Duncan, give great inspiration. Thanks to you and the team.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Our pleasure!

[@thewanderer1317]

The Khorne scheme is my favorite, definitely going to use that for a kitbash I have planned.

[@scottywan82]

This was really good! I love the techniques you showed. I'd love to see how you would do Chaos Undivided marauders or Dark Oath Savagers.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Good shout

[@drwhy1037]

The Khorne armour could look fantastic on the future World Eaters 100% going to use

[@guleri]

This video was very inspiring. I have some old Chaos warriors that I started to paint metallic and add washes on to get them to look like Nurgle, Khorne and Slaanesh (yes they have been half done for a very long time). Seeing this I think I will give it a go trying some of the things you did in this video instead.

[@Hippiecult]

There’s so much creative talent and knowledge in this video.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thank you

[@Fymosis]

Awesome video, i love the tzeentch effect with 2 contrast, the nurgle "striking" technique finally made me understand how to add "texture", easiest wetblend "tutorial" i've ever seen, and the ardcoat on the granular khorne armor make it looks so unique, you can be proud of this video, your work is so inspiring.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thank you. We had fun creating this one.

[@quinnjdq]

Amazing job on the video, I love seeing Duncan be creative! so much character in all four schemes.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thank you very much!

[@IthaaRiru]

I love this kind of videos, of different ways to paint the same! keep it up guys!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thanks! Will do! 👍

[@pessimisticAI]

Great techniques, clear and well-explained, usable in countless situations!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kevinpotter7311]

Loved this thanks Duncan

[@13Robzilla]

These techniques are amazing. You could even swap the colors. Doing the Nurgle techniques with the Khorne colors it would look like bands of muscle. Awesome sauce, thank you.

[@OmegaLittleBob]

Nice! Might try that Nurgle technique for my Death Guard killeteam

[@panzerkitsune]

Thanks for doing these videos Duncan, they really help me out. Wellmade narration and examples shown onscreen. The fav gotta be Tzeentch in this video.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thank you

[@Mograinee]

I love your approach to painting these guys looks very original and fun to do especially the Slaanesh one turned out so beautifully!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thank you so much 😀

[@evileyeball]

Akhelian Green over silver is what I used for Alpha Legion in my AL kill team. Its been very nice. My first ever contrast paint experience.

[@jiffah]

great video!! I will definitely try some of these tips! (one note: I would have liked a final shot of all 4 next to each other as a visual recap)

[@McRino1]

Oooh nelly that slanessssh one IS lush. Really lovely. I think I will use it for tzeench though, between purple and blue

[@fin4314]

You just convinced me to try out wet blending, the final effect looks amazing

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

It sure does and it's really not that difficult

[@MoonlesssNight]

The Slaanesh one is really pleasing to the eyes Duncan, you did a fantastic job as always!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thank you

[@color63ch]

awesome. I learn from your videos. thank you for sharing🔔👍

[@danielbear9183]

Amazing as always

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MrMockigton]

i always loved the slaanesh scheme from the storm of chaos campaign book ... if you fancied doing a video on that, id be eternally grateful!

[@mirage809]

These are all super useful ideas that work really well. The Tzeetch one is a great way to get Heresy style Alpha Legion. Forge World love that metallic scheme for those guys and it looks the business. The Slaanesh one blows my mind though. That wet blend style technique looks absolutely incredible. Hard to believe it's only two colours making that effect.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Yup, and it's so easy to do too.

[@MAYFLY01]

I'm definitely doing the new World Eaters range with the Khorne armour technique. The all seem straight forward aswell, thank you Duncan

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Awesome. And it's our pleasure

[@CorbinatorLoL]

Awesome video!

[@MKempICI]

I always learn something new from your videos. Thank you, sir!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Our pleasure, we are glad we could help

[@bmulls1214]

Can you show us how you did your clansmen of Lamedon, and how you did those awesome tartans even over the shoulder? You're awesome and I'm glad to see you're doing so well on your own! Thanks!

[@davidbeth9090]

The Runious Powers are satisfied with this video

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

All hail the Ruinous Powers

[@BrooksSligh]

Good stuff with that first scheme, I might have to make some changes to my Alpha Legion plans.

[@discipleofdagon8195]

"Yessss soon I will be able to harness the power of the dark Go- OMG a puppy." -Azhek Ahriman

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

So true

[@AbelDuviant]

This is a very good tutorial, thank you very much.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Our pleasure

[@Frosty-kz4om]

That shifting blue/green metallic armour world be perfect for Alpha Legion.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Sure is. In fact it what we used yo paint ours 👍

[@prdalien0]

Those look great, Chaos warriors are simply too cool.😎

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

They sure do

[@imefix]

These schemes are insane! Simple yet very eye catching, I'll definetely use these to paint my next army! The only question that remains is: to which god should I sell my soul to?

[@MentoliptusBanko]

This is awesome! These colour schemes can be used for Chaos Space Marines...just the Tzeench colours are more fitting for the Alpha Legion.

[@Nos4a2ed]

your great fun to watch

[@Frozenkoldfury]

Tzeentch appreciates your fine work! I'll admit I preferred the Khorne armour pre-gloss, but I can just skip that step if need be!

[@RedPilgrim.]

Thanks for the amazing tutorial! Found out I'm more of a heretic these days. :D more chaos armor tutorial in future maybe? My favourite is definitely the Tzeentch and Khorne scheme (before ard coat).

[@lacanian_lifter]

When're we gonna get a pug painting tutorial? The blending on the ears and mid-face looks great.

[@chrysanthemumcrown]

Awesome video! I'm just starting to collect some Slaves to Darkness and am planning on making them dedicated to Slaanesh! This will help greatly!!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Awesome! Glad we could help 👍

[@aytchpee]

that tzeentch armor looks like it could make a really good alpha legion paint job

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Sure can. In fact it's what we use

[@drbeandog4209]

I liked that the light in the back changed depending on the god

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Yeah, Rog had fun with that 😀

[@thierrysultan1468]

How can I call a masterclass when it is given by Duncan !? Thank you for all those great ideas.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Our pleasure!

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , DRPA . 🐺

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thank you Loupis Canis 🐺

[@corymcgarrity7535]

I absolutely love watching people that you just look at and think, "oh yeah they smoke pot! :)"

[@Mr.Smerples]

Watched this with my kid as we usually do. He asked about who these chaos gods are, so i showed him a lord of change. "Heybig birds supposed to be yellow, who made him blue!" Now i cant stop picturing the other three as sesame street chars.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Brilliant! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheSynthisis]

Love the video and I'm thinking of applying your Slanesh technique on my Nurgle marines. Starting on the top with greens and blending the old Death Guard white near the bottom then add streaks of corruption.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

That sounds awesome

[@ExceedProduction]

Awesome work!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MrNasher113]

Ah yes the 5th chaos god, Pugus, lord of cuteness and all things fluffy 😅

[@kmykz]

The warhound titan at the beginning is the most scary of them all.

[@akabisoyael2383]

love the technique for Slaanesh ! i would apply that to my wraith guard host ! thank you !

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

You're so welcome!

[@theharrower]

Saved the best for last. Blood for the Blood God!

[@Emanuelmartins69]

Many thanks and great video, loved the Khorne pattern! Could you do a tutorial on how to do that vibrant green armor of Slambo?

[@gammafighter]

I prefer the traditional black armor, but these are definitely some cool techniques. I might do the blood splatter on some Khorne-marked Chaos Chosen or the Purple-tinged gold on some Slanessh-marked Chaos Knights. I'd love to incorporate that rotting look to the shields of my Nurgle-marked Chaos Warriors, but I'll have to figure out how to make it look good in black.

[@leoxgamer1342]

Duncan you realize because you’ve reveled to the world you have a adorable pug you are required by law to put him in every video after this one 😂😂

[@user-ne4ld3jp6i]

I can't help but feel that that technique you used on the Tzeentch warrior's blue armor would be perfect for Alpha Legion space marines.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

It sure is. In fact, it's the very technique we used to paint our Alpha Legion

[@wigglewigglesbottom4012]

I love the colour scheme for Tzeentch, it pops so much its amazing! I just wanted to ask Duncan, im not sure what colour to do the cape and the boots that would compliment the colour of the armour? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

[@darkfilmsmocing4293]

"They're are only 4 chaos gods" The Great Horned Rat: Am I A Joke To You?

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Shhh...we will hear you. We don't want to upset him. 😉

[@LastRoseOfWinter]

As someone just getting into S2D who loves Nurgle armies... Yeah I need to figure out how to replicate that nurgle scheme. It'll be worth the time to not just slap contrast or speed paint on a model and call it a day. They just look too amazing

[@antoniobarquinha2201]

Really cool stuff! Thinking about using the Khorne technic on some Plague Marines it might produce some nice effects as well!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

Sure will. Experiment and have fun 😊

[@csc639]

Thanks for another wonderful tutorial! If I make mistakes on Tzeentch or Slaanesh armours, how should I fix them? Should I basecoat the entire panel and start all over again? Happy new year, by the way!

[@TheJhfkgf]

Love the slaneesh one, it'll be good practice for wet blending! As someone new to mini painting, im not sure what to go with for the fur and cloak. Any recommendations? Good job ok the vid!

[@petrinafilip96]

Slaanesh one was especially creative

[@rakshithanand8262]

*Sees new video* Praise the Primordial truth! two thin coats! two thin coats!

[@jakekharn9741]

Ill definitely be using the Tzeentch method for my alpha legion and the Khorne method for world eaters when they are released.

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

They'll work perfectly for both 😊

[@YanniCooper]

Very happy to see Slaanesh not represented last for once

[@ActAppaIled]

Love this video Duncan! But I'm going to make sure and ask to see more Battletech! You have to make sure to ask for what you want in life, and if enough people agree In the comments you might even do it!

[@DuncanRhodesDRPA]

We did a fun tutorial a couple weeks back for a Federated Suns Atlas on the Academy website (www.duncnahrodes.com)

[@ActAppaIled]

@@DuncanRhodesDRPA thanks, will take a look for sure!

[@jussileppanen6244]

Thanks for very inspirational videos, greetings from Finland! Can you recommend some brushes with good snap 🤔

[@edpistemic]

All cool, but the finished Khorne one was my favourite by far! o.o

[@simplesmile6984]

Hey Duncan 👋 great tutorial 👍 iv been looking but havent found anything good on "how to paint Corsair Voidscarred " will you have the time to do a tutorial ?

[@mikee9464]

I have GOT to get that mithril silver. It looked phenominal

[@MrJordwalk]

TURBO DORK IS ALSO UTTERLY PERFECT FOR TZEENTCH, because their paints are colour shifting. From dark to light, I use Wave Length (deep blues and purples with just a hint of pink when used over black, Ice To Never (mid-tone blues, purples and a kiss of turquoise) and Crystal Cavern (pale blue and pinkish-purple).

[@mtymus]

Nice work. What colours would you paint the cape and other cloth parts of the tzeentch warrior?

[@YahBoiCyril]

Thank you for showing the water cup and and brush loading process in the corner. I never see that and it’s made it very hard to follow a lot of tutorials.