Citadel Base Paints by Games Workshop

Citadel Base Paints are formulated by Games Workshop to provide strong, consistent coverage over primer, making them the perfect foundation layer for your miniatures and models. With their high pigment concentration and smooth acrylic formula, these paints let you establish bold, even colors in just a single coat.

Key Features:

• High-opacity formula – covers dark and light primers with ease
• Smooth consistency – reduces visible brush marks
• Fast-drying – ideal for layering and efficient painting
• Water-based acrylic – safe, low odor, and easy to clean
• Wide color range – matched to Citadel Layer and Shade paints for easy progression

Popular Uses:

• Miniature basecoating – Warhammer, Age of Sigmar, and other tabletop games
• Scale models – strong underlayers for armor, vehicles, and figures
• Dioramas & terrain – solid foundation colors for scenery pieces

Whether you’re painting fantasy armies, sci-fi warriors, or historical miniatures, Citadel Base Paints give you a smooth, even coat that makes every subsequent layer shine.