Grey Knights are silver power armour with gold and bone detailing - a fast army to basecoat thanks to the metallic armour, with plenty of scope for magical force-weapon effects on the characters.
The signature look
Bright but cool silver armour, gold trim, bone tabards and lots of ornate Nemesis weapons. The silver should look clean and noble rather than dirty or industrial.
Painting the silver armour
- Basecoat a bright silver (or a leadbelcher-type dark silver for a moodier look).
- Shade with a thin black or blue wash in the recesses only - don't drown the metal or it goes grimy.
- Edge highlight with a brighter silver. Metallics already catch the light, so highlights should be subtle.
A metallic basecoat plus a careful recess wash gets a Grey Knight tabletop-ready very quickly.
Force weapons and accents
The glowing Nemesis force weapons are the highlight: object-source lighting in blue or a cool white, with the glow glazed onto the surrounding hand and armour. Gold trim and red/blue books and seals finish the look.
Tips and common mistakes
- Don't over-wash the silver. A light recess wash keeps it noble; a heavy one makes it look like dirty steel.
- Subtle highlights. Metallics reflect light already - go gentle.
- Make the weapons glow. A consistent force-weapon colour ties the army together.