How to Paint Necrons: Orikan the Diviner Guide

Quick answer

Paint Orikan the Diviner by focusing on a clean metallic basecoat, precise layering on his armor, and a glowing green staff to match his chronomantic theme.

Step-by-step painting guide

1. Prime and basecoat the metal areas: Spray the entire model with a black primer. Then apply a basecoat of Leadbelcher (Citadel) to all metallic armor and weapon parts using a medium brush. For the robes, use a dark blue like Kantor Blue. Common mistake: applying metallic paint too thickly can obscure details. Thin your paint with a drop of water.
2. Shade the recesses: Apply Nuln Oil (Citadel) wash to all metallic areas, letting it pool in crevices. For the blue robes, use Drakenhof Nightshade to add depth. Let it dry fully before the next step. Checkpoint: ensure the wash doesn't pool on flat surfaces; wick away excess with a clean brush.
3. Layer the armor and robes: Highlight the armor with a drybrush of Stormhost Silver, focusing on edges and raised areas. For the robes, layer up with Altdorf Guard Blue on the raised folds, then add a final highlight of Lothern Blue. Common mistake: drybrushing too hard can create a chalky look. Use a soft, circular motion and tap off excess paint.
4. Paint the staff and cosmic effects: Base the staff's energy orb with Caliban Green, then layer with Warpstone Glow and Moot Green. For a glow effect, drybrush the orb's edges with a mix of Moot Green and White Scar. Checkpoint: the glow should be subtle—overdoing it can hide the orb's detail. Use a small brush for precision.
5. Add final details and base: Paint his headdress and any gems with a bright green or blue (e.g., Moot Green or Temple Guard Blue). Use a fine brush for the eyes. Finally, base the model with texture paint like Astrogranite, then drybrush with Tyrant Skull. Common mistake: rushing the base can ruin the model's presentation. Let each texture layer dry before adding the next.

Product spotlight

• Necrons: Orikan The Diviner: Orikan the Diviner is a master astromancer who harnesses cosmic energies and chronomantic abilities to foresee events and manipulate the past. His lore suggests a paint scheme with celestial blues or greens on his staff and headdress to reflect his cosmic powers, making the model stand out on the table.