How Do I Paint Black? - Harlequins

[@flatulentpaul]

Your videos have helped me break a glass ceiling with my painting. In my opinion the best painting tutorials on youtube. It's so rare to have a master who is also such a good teacher. Thank you

[@KujoPainting]

Always a good wee boost when people say the videos have helped them get better. That's my main reason for doing them. :) Keep at it, hope you burst through the next ceiling soon!

[@flatulentpaul]

Hopefully I will. Can I ask you what brushes you use?

[@KujoPainting]

I use lots of brushes but the one in the video is a Raphael 8404 number 1. Quite nice, little bigger than the Winsor & Newtons. The smaller one was a WAMP fine detail. I used to use W&N quite a lot but I've been kinda moving away from them lately, I've found their quality can be a bit hit and miss. Recently I've mostly been using a mix of the element games line, wamp and raphael.

[@flatulentpaul]

Brilliant. Been looking to up my brush game recently and there is so much info out there it can be hard to know what to go for. I'll give the Raphael a go. Thanks for taking the time to reply to my question.

[@nnssggop3087]

This is literally the best guide/tutorial how to paint harlequins properly with those highlights and how it will look like the box art (or better).

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks a lot, best of luck with with your troops!

[@ronkarnack3906]

Even after a year I keep returning to this tutorial for reference, refresher and confidence in painting black leather. Thanks again.

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks Ron, glad you've been finding it useful :0)

[@ScrubbersGhost]

I think, this is probably the video that has explained how to blend transitions the best so far, out of all the videos on YT, you made it simple without lots of pissing around. Only you and Ben Komets teach in this way.

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks very much Mac, I do try and cut out as much of the pissing about as possible. :)

[@Fu5i0n]

I know I'm late to this video, but you are spot on Mac. It's best explanation of glazing blends I have seen.

[@KujoPainting]

@@Fu5i0n Thank you.

[@TheLurkinglurker]

Learned a lot about painting black! Thanks, really helpful. Also your voice is very peaceful to listen to lol.

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks mate, maybe I should open a secondary channel for some asmr shenanigans lol.

[@bezzy8257]

What you just did on that thigh is some kind of witchcraft. Bloody good work, thanks for sharing

[@fan9775]

That’s what (s)he said.

[@OldManRogers]

LIKE THE PROCESSION OF NIGHT THAT LEADS US INTO DESPAIR!

[@brotheralaric7177]

whatis that show please ?

[@KujoPainting]

@@brotheralaric7177 It's the fast show, a sketch comedy show from the 90s.

[@brotheralaric7177]

@@KujoPainting ok, never heard of it, but that look funny

[@Kyle-jg7qr]

I’m constantly coming back to these painting tutorials and slowly, very slowly getting better. Hope all is going well

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks Kyle mate, it's all good, glad you're getting better. :)

[@MagnusMoerkoereJohannesen]

Super-duper-ultra-thank YOU! As much as I love the Saints Duncan and Peachy of Warhammer TV, their tutorials on doing black have never been able to match those gorgeous bluish-blacks so often featured on the box-art! This was exactly the guide I was looking for!

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks! I think some of those guides are more designed to get people to buy more paints than to show how the box arts are done. Glad you liked the video! :)

[@tutubeater1]

Duncan and Peachy's tutorials are for the average painter. The models you see on the box art are painted by the studio pro's

[@MagnusMoerkoereJohannesen]

@Frank Shic Yeah, they were a great help when I started out collecting minis, but with time and experience, I've started following other painters; like Kujo, Dana Howl and Darren Latham.

[@ollywright]

Really nicely explained. Your method of blocking in the highlight tightly, then glazing up to it has taught me something very useful, especially around how to control the size and shape of highlights.

[@azophi1]

Arriving three years late to say this is an incredible tutorial, which I will be using for a very dark grey on own Harlequin force. Thank you so much.

[@KujoPainting]

Glad it was helpful! Good luck with the quins, you're welcome.

[@seanylewl]

Still the best mini painting vids on youtube. You should be extremely proud not just of your painting work, but your video making and instruction skills. Really great.

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks very much :) my video editing has come a long way when you compare them to the older ones!

[@ravenwings666]

You have no idea how much you just illuminate my life right now! Keep doing those awesome tutorials

[@Hidoi88]

This is probably the first and only time the color black has been described as illuminating.

[@matthewkluser8208]

Cannot wait for the rest of the videos on this model. Your harlequins look fantastic!!

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks! Another one up tomorrow :)

[@michaelriddick4059]

Your black technique is definitely NICE!

[@KujoPainting]

Thank you!

[@caledorian]

Simply the best tutorial on painting black available on KZbin. Love your channel and your work. Keep it coming!

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks Paulo, will do!

[@gitgoodpainting6135]

Massively useful buddy, not just with black, but with the whole concept of glaze highlights. Nicely done.

[@KujoPainting]

Hey cheers, glad you found it useful!

[@gitgoodpainting6135]

Kujo Painting Aye, got a BloodBowl troll that I’ve just started work on. Entering the scary world of wet blending and light source shading as we speak.

[@KujoPainting]

Ignore the 'abandon all hope all ye who enter here sign', rock up to the middle, plant your flag and say 'I own this place now'.

[@DeathsBlueHat]

Any day I wake up and there's a new Kujo Painting is a good day. I've referenced and grown so much watching your videos and it's even inspired my latest passion project (A very special alchemists team for Guild Ball.) Definitely gonna drop that Patreon support on my next paycheck. Thanks so much for all your hard work making videos.'

[@KujoPainting]

Hey thanks man, glad they're helping you out. Best of luck with the guild ball minis, hope they turn out great! Patreon support is always a big help, so that's much appreciated :)

[@shinjial]

This was super helpful. I’m painting a figure that’s wearing black all over, and I was having trouble making it look good. I’ll try this the next time I work on it.

[@chrisshaw451]

Very clear and precise video of the methods you use.

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks!

[@desideriitube]

Excellent tips on painting black!

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks!

[@keithkraine475]

A masterclass on how to present a tutorial. Thank you so much fir this matey. you must have helped thousands of us idiots to gradually improve our hobby. hats off.

[@KujoPainting]

ha, thanks Keith. Glad you liked it :)

[@bitzbox]

Really good tutorial. I've always been a fan of adding blue for black highlights. Been following along and liking the results so far

[@neilbrown2451]

Brilliant as ever. Really struggled with the black leather trousers on my zombicide character. Wish I'd had your video back then!!

[@KujoPainting]

:)

[@HeroesBosses]

I was looking to see how others were painting black on KZbin for about a week and wasn't a fan of anything that I found - so I went ahead and painted my mini - then you put out this video today haha :) Funny enough, I chose almost identical colors! - Abaddon Black, Teclis Blue and White Scar. I went through ALL my blues and even some purples, mixing them with black and finally settled on Teclis. Looks like I chose wisely! (btw - your transitions are way better, so I'll be using your method next time I'm painting something I want to look better than just table top quality)

[@timmartyn8995]

I really value these videos, so thank you for sharing your expertise in such an informative and inspiring way. Great stuff.

[@KujoPainting]

Thank you very much. You're welcome. :)

[@BoneSaw878]

Thanks man this helped me a lot! Always struggled with black

[@KujoPainting]

No worries, glad it helped!

[@kilosor]

Nice this painting has a good rendering thanks for this tutorial

[@KujoPainting]

You're welcome.

[@Keilnoth]

Awesome explanations, thanks!

[@KujoPainting]

No worries!

[@ShipWreck68]

interesting to see that you are using 3 different paint brands together. I have had no problem with citadel and vallejo working together but scale 75 has that sticky gel based medium. I have not had much luck with scale 75 mixing.

[@KujoPainting]

I find it works well with paints like valejo/gw etc but I had a lot of issues mixing them with Kimera. Those two don't play nicely at all.

[@jeanbui2834]

All your Harlequin tutorial are great thank you very much. This black technique is great and a perfect for table top ++ or even contest painting ! One thing thought, I think I cannot find any tutorial for the diamond patern ? Thank you for the good content :)

[@KujoPainting]

Yeah the diamond section is part of a longplay video on patreon. I lost the original footage for it though and couldn't edit it into a youtube video. Sorry about that!

[@jeanbui2834]

Thank you ! This is fine @@KujoPainting the content on your Channel is still great :D

[@Ghesthar]

Fantastic video, and nice to see how long the credit roll at the end is becoming.

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks! Yeah, my patrons have been a big help in getting upgrade for the channel. Couple more upgrades and I should be able to start doing some streaming content. :0)

[@Ghesthar]

If nothing else, I find it incredibly useful to see the paint consistency on your palette - that is what I have the most trouble with when trying to glaze and highlight more gradually/create transitions. But I can't see my own name on there :P

[@IDICBeer]

Awesome tutorial and end result, wouldn't expect anything less though :)

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks Nick :)

[@danielgamboa5548]

Ben comets normally paint from shadow to light, you do it at the same level from light to shadow a way that I have found more approachable for starters, your videos have helped me get more knowledge on f highlight and sjhadow position and step up my NMM.

[@colpenny5464]

I love this technique, I'm going to give it a go on some of my DC miniatures, this is what I need for Batman.

[@KujoPainting]

Cool! Best of luck with it!

[@Mikey__R]

Around 10:20, you're doing the edge highlighting on his back thingy. I've tried numerous brands of sable brush, from S7, Rosemary & Co, Raphael, etc, but with each brush I tried I got more convinced that I didn't know how to do edge highlighting and never would. I've been getting better at blends, using wet blending, loaded brush, even feathering, but my edges and details have been getting worse. Then I looked at some older models, with some very basic but functional edge highlights, which I did without thinking about it, using cheap synthetic brushes. Have you heard of anyone who prefers nylon to sable? Or am I just being weird? Or am I actually going crazy / getting shaky in my old age? (I'm 39.)

[@KujoPainting]

Try to use the side of the brush. I use the side very close to the tip so there's less surface area. Then I just glance the brush against the edge very lightly. I usually do practice strokes where I'm essentially painting the air above the edge, then I gradually lower it until I'm just touching the edge and no more. James Wappell uses pretty cheap brushes, should be able to do edges with both sable and synthetic. Hope it's not down to age as we're the same age (ish). :P

[@Mikey__R]

@@KujoPainting I've already bought the magnifier goggles you suggested! Don't worry, I'll figure it out. BTW, I gave up trying to watch James paint. He is such a strange genius, I feel that mortals like us have very little to learn from his approach. To all the world it looks like he stabs his brush on for a bit, then wipes some paint off with a sponge or a finger, and then, masterpiece.

[@KujoPainting]

@@Mikey__R haha yeah, he works his models like a canvas painter, it's an interesting approach, I'm still baffled how he picks out the details like that though. He's for sure the Bob Ross of the mini painting world. I half expect him to bust out a palette knife at times. :)

[@MegaBambooboy]

LOL YES! I look forward to all your vids, keep up the good work.... I'll slowly catch up!

[@KujoPainting]

:D

[@sentientbean1]

Interesting where you picked the highlight on right arm. Taught me something!

[@KujoPainting]

Was it to do with placement?

[@sentientbean1]

Kujo Painting yep! Thanks Kujo, you have a real knack. Also noticed only the very tip of the brush being used. Nice control.

[@KujoPainting]

Shoot from the hip, paint with the tip. Words to live by. ;)

[@chrisspiers1]

Seriously excellent work!

[@KujoPainting]

Thank you sir.

[@skynetpuma]

Thanks for the amazing video! although i keep having problems with black, i am one step closer thanks to you. Love the subtle way you do it! hope you do a "painting white" video :)

[@Anecron1]

So... same procedure when doing 100 nightgoblins?

[@KujoPainting]

Of course ;)

[@Sgt40K]

I agree with Paul, you have the best tutorials on youtube. You make everything look so simple and effortless. How long did this Harlequin take you to paint?

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks very much! I didn't spend that long on it really, maybe about 5-6 hours.

[@halfofonehalf]

Wonderful work👍

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks!

[@tonenicechap901]

Fast show is always a win! :D

[@gavinbooth]

On the button again you are doing a lot for the painting community so many thanks . Regards Gav .

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks again buddy :)

[@mikeljokinecheveste1287]

A brilliant tutorial and a shiny black. :)

[@KujoPainting]

Cheers!

[@redrooster7371]

Tried some blacks and Vallejo Model Color is still the black for me to go. Great tutorial with grwat explanations as always.

[@KujoPainting]

Yeah I really like it, it has a great finish. :)

[@Karina-Loves-Andreas]

These are just SO BEAUTIFUL!! I'm artistic, and a little OCD (maybe a lot🤣). What size figures are you generally painting? I'm working with the tiny 25mm figures. Is it possible to get 25mm figures to look anywhere this good? Your techniques will help me a lot, but before I over invest in a LOT of paints and money, I'm wondering if it's worth it to buy any extensive color palette for 25mm, or just get the basics and do a lot of mixing? Thanks! Also: do you ever use any kind of protective coat, a finisher or varnish kind of thing? If so, what do you like or recommend?

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks! Generally I paint models on the small side around 25-28mm. I enjoy the challenge of building up details on a small surface. Occasionally I'll do something larger like a bust, they present a different kind of challenge but give you more scope to introduce subtleties and more fleshed out textures. I don't think you need to invest in a lot of paints to get good results. Sometimes I try to limit myself to a minimal number of paints. So say 3 or 4 pots and use mixing to get different colours and nuances. Having more pre mixed colours available can be nice but it can also over complicate things and give you a form of analysis paralysis while you try to work out which paint to use. I sometimes use varnish to protect paint jobs if they're going to be used in a gaming setting but if they're for display I usually don't bother. Testors dullcoat and ak super matt are both really good. I'd avoid the brush on varnishes as they have a higher tendency to cloud up when they dry.

[@Karina-Loves-Andreas]

@@KujoPainting Thanks you so much for this answer, incredibly helpful!! And honestly, I'm amazed that you are indeed painting the SMALL miniatures, your work is just so outstanding. 💓💖💓

[@Karina-Loves-Andreas]

@@KujoPainting No need to respond, but I just ordered the 16 bottle Vallejo basic set. I'm ridiculously broke right now (related to COVID). I was overwhelmed until your answer. I can't afford hundreds of colors. You are the BEST!!💖💖💖

[@EvilAnglo]

Another nice vid Kujo, I'm just about to paint a black cloak so timing is perfect as I was unsure exactly how I was going to do it, this has made the decision for me :) Also this is irrelevant to the vid but I was purusing Mr Komets patreon the other day and noticed you were on there, are you a patreon is it worth the money? Tommy Cooper, what a legend.

[@KujoPainting]

Hi mate, thanks. Yeah Ben's Patreon is really good, pretty inspirational videos. Still can't do his 'loaded brush' technique but I'll get there one day. Maybe :)

[@EvilAnglo]

Kujo Painting ah yes the fabled loaded brush, I think I might have to sign up to the patreon. :)

[@Havgav1989]

Super Video!

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks a lot!

[@Kanvass01]

Awesome tutorial, dude.

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks bud!

[@theodorwilliam6943]

How come you use a dark blue for highlighting and not a grey?

[@KujoPainting]

If you just use black and white it can end up looking quite flat and boring. Adding some colour in makes it looks more interesting.

[@theodorwilliam6943]

@@KujoPainting Yeah that makes a lot of sense. I'm currently working on a deathwatch dread and it does kinda just look a bit bland

[@Viviolau]

Thank you for the video. It's very clear and concise. I was wondering tho, what is the purpose for the dots of highlights you add at the end visually?

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks, I'm just going through a bit of a phase tbh. I'm obsessed with adding surface textures to stuff, just a style I'm trying to develop. :)

[@TristanChaika]

What are you using for a palette? Is it a wet palette? It looks like it is something that keeps the paint floating on the surface and lets the paint maintain the surface tension so they don't run together when thinned down a lot. (I tried to skim the comments to see if you answered this already, but didn't see anything)

[@KujoPainting]

Hiya, yes I use a wet palette, I have a video showing how I set it up, check it out -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYrSeauHedCDZ7c

[@druidobianco9734]

Can i use a color that’s not blue if i want warmer highlights? Does a dark brown do the trick?

[@KujoPainting]

You can if you like. You'd do it just the same way but substitute in a saturated warm colour in place of the blue.

[@WhatMACHI]

Amazing tutorial, I love how you explain why your are doing things! Question though, when you add white to create the next highlight it looks like you’re adding it to the previous glaze mix or are you adding it to the previous layer mix?

[@KujoPainting]

The white is quite thick so adding it into the glaze brings it back up to a layer consistency.

[@WhatMACHI]

@@KujoPainting ahh i see, thanks for the reply :)

[@arranjaundrill3951]

Dude, your a fucking master. Thanks for the excellent vid!

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks! You're welcome. :)

[@samuelsmith5027]

Awesome stuff! What is your brush of choice for this tutorial?

[@KujoPainting]

Cheers! I was using a Raphael 8404 1 and a Wamp fine detail brush.

[@moonshinetheleocat1235]

What is that clip at 0:10?

[@KujoPainting]

It's from the fast show. A comedy sketch show from the 90s.

[@richarddolezalek280]

Please, i would like to ask which type of brushes do you use the most?

[@KujoPainting]

These get my highest recommendation. elementgames.co.uk/paints-hobby-and-scenery/brushes/element-masterclass-brushes/element-games-kolinsky-regiment-brush?d=10190

[@davicanabrava9844]

How thin is the edge paint?

[@KujoPainting]

About half way between a base and thin layer consistency.

[@BobKleso127]

Question, is this the same technique you used on the mindflayer from the malifaux hide and seek kit? Both look amazing, and I can't wait to use these!

[@KujoPainting]

Not sure. Which one was the mindflayer? I used lots of different techniques for those dudes. :)

[@BobKleso127]

The guy with the squid head; Coppelius is the name of the mini I believe. The black on his pants specificly looks excellent!

[@KujoPainting]

Ah right yeah, that was Valejo model color black then I highlighted by mixing some Fantasy & Games Braineater Azure into the black then mixed some white into that to build up the highlights. I just used simple layering for that. But the F&G made the paint a bit too shiny so he ended up looking like he was wearing latex trousers or something, not quite what I was going for! :)

[@Pyriel2]

Is that acryllic or "normal" citadel-ish color?

[@KujoPainting]

Erm, citadel is acrylic.

[@Pyriel2]

@@KujoPainting Oops, my bad. I thought acryllics were the colors you buy in little "tubes" in the art store, the ones that darken a lot as they dry and take forever to dry. I am desperately trying to figure out exactly what colors/mixes were used in FWs dorn mini. I just cant hit those tones. i.redd.it/4232x55gxdd01.jpg The thigh armor looks like it has burnt sienna (doombull brown) mixed in but I am at a total loss here. Want to recreate this to the letter but no color combinations I tried so far have come close. Maybe you know? I am even willing to trade in some nice things to the one who finally manages to give me the dorn nmm secret. I have some one-of-a-kind sculpts on my bench (that I cast up for personal use) for the person that teaches me what colors to use to replicate that mini. imgur.com/easQsx8 imgur.com/IGJzpy4 imgur.com/o6JSXOY

[@NoOne-dr3kz]

Anyone knows how to make paint behave like in the 5 first seconds ? I never ever could reproduce this behavior on my wet pallet. Tips ?

[@KujoPainting]

What sort of paper are you using?

[@NoOne-dr3kz]

@@KujoPainting The standard RedGrassGame paper sheets that come with the wet palette. I've never be able to have the paint "retract" like that, if you know what I mean ? (And thank you for answering)

[@KujoPainting]

@@NoOne-dr3kz I would suggesting ditching that paper. I've tried it and it's too thin, quite weak and way too porous. Try getting some cheap baking paper (parchment paper if you're American). I use own brand stuff from a supermarket. You'll notice quite a big difference in the way the paint handles.

[@NoOne-dr3kz]

@@KujoPainting I went to my local supermarket and that did it. Thank you for telling me about it, it looks like magic to my eyes ! I am gonna experiment with it now ! Many thanks !

[@KujoPainting]

@@NoOne-dr3kz Brilliant, glad to hear it. Have fun. :)

[@frannyfranfrancis]

Fuck this is the best painting tutorial channel!

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks a lot :D

[@Cheesepuncher]

Great vid, I started trying this on a practice model as soon as I watched it... needless to say I'm useless atm lol! I do have one question though and that can you use gw black paint to do this with or do you need to use the model colour one? Not sure of the difference.

[@KujoPainting]

Sure, you can use any black paint you like, you don't have to use the valejo stuff, I never used to bother saying the brand of black or white I would usually say 'just use black' but people get annoyed and start asking what kind of black. :)

[@Cheesepuncher]

Any chance you could do a tutorial on tribal facial tattoos on space wolves.. or general space marines. Mine never look any good, but think they suit an tribal like marine army.

[@Philtoid]

"Lets do his lunchbox" Hahaha ah I love the scottish 👊🏻

[@KujoPainting]

They've gotta get some ommnomms in between all the pewpews. :)

[@andrewmilligan5656]

Wow. I’ve got a way to go yet! 😱😂😂

[@KujoPainting]

:D

[@richardvervuurt1058]

Amazing

[@KujoPainting]

:0)

[@Lucien967]

awesome vid, thanks. What white did you use?

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks! It's Winsor and Newton Titanium White. But any white will do. I just use that because it's nice and bright and a tube of it lasts forever. :)

[@Tomroberts101]

Hahahahaha - I was playing music, whilst occupied with other shit. All of a sudden I was, "Why the fuck am I listening to the funeral march?!" I'll save your video for later though, I feel you deserve that. ;)

[@KujoPainting]

Lol, I do have some odd music choices in my videos. :)

[@spiffiermage0040]

I think the arms could have done without the white but aside from that, this looks nice definitely helps

[@KujoPainting]

Thanks!

[@John-Sneed]

Did you use your funeral music for This video?

[@KujoPainting]

My funeral music? Oh, I hope not.

[@Willwowlol]

"Maybe that's where he keeps his packed lunch or something" ahahah omg

[@KujoPainting]

XD

[@Destroya511]

Hey Kujo, will abaddon black work for this?

[@KujoPainting]

Yeah for sure. Use whatever black you prefer. :)

[@elijahwilensky3318]

Maybe vallejo's changed its game color black since you posted this video, but it always ends up pretty matte for me.

[@KujoPainting]

It's possible, it's a pretty old video!

[@ПаукАркадий-ц7я]

how to paint black legion like professional?

[@Kyle-jg7qr]

good job you put this video up, just in time for my army, do you have a email address to contact you on ?

[@KujoPainting]

Ah nice :) Yep, my address is on the about tab -> kzbin.info/door/yMPU99KvmxIMkD8NZQu1tAabout?disable_polymer=1

[@Kyle-jg7qr]

sent a msg, not sure if you got it , if not let me know mate

[@KujoPainting]

Ok no worries, I'll go have a look. Thanks!

[@KujoPainting]

Nope, nothing yet. did you use the business email?

[@Kyle-jg7qr]

Kujo Painting I sent a msg on you tube message or something like that.

[@1987kacyk]

I like Chopin :*

[@KujoPainting]

*thumbs up*

[@harrymanback3475]

"My eyes are pies....and yours are LIES!!"

[@KujoPainting]

oh yes? What should we do with father mother? Fold him like a ticket, and poke him in a hole?

[@brainpinker282]

But if you mix it whit blue is it black anymore!? LOL only joking^^ Cool tutorial, you never stop amaze me :)

[@KujoPainting]

:)

[@08vinster]

i dono why your videos arent more popular? is it the accent? yanks cant understand so they dont watch? anyway very helpful like all the others!

[@KujoPainting]

I don't know either! Could be the accent or maybe KZbin just hates me. But seriously 22k is a lot of people, I'm lucky to have that. Glad you like the video, cheers!

[@MegaGameCore]

That backpack thing keeps his soul from being raped into nothingness :) #GottaLove40k BTW: Great video, i like your way of painting black so i'm gonna try it for myself ^^

[@KujoPainting]

Keeps his soul from getting raped into nothingness and also a handy container for a sandwich or two. :)

[@sophovot5079]

lol funeral march

[@diogenesenuts]

lol you literally have a guide video for this, go figure..

[@harrymanback3475]

hehehe XD

[@Millipede666]

Brilliant stuff. Shame it takes both time and skill. Useless for 99.99999999% of 40k players :(