GW 21-25 Citadel - Abaddon Black 12 ml acrylic paint

Citadel Base Paint – Abaddon Black 12ml

Citadel Base Abaddon Black is a rich, matte black paint renowned for its strong pigmentation and smooth coverage. It serves as one of the most versatile and essential colours in the Citadel Colour range, ideal for painting armour, weapons, mechanical parts, or simply as a base for dark shading. This high-quality acrylic paint provides a flawless black finish that complements any Warhammer army or miniature project.

Product details:

• Colour: Abaddon Black
• Range: Citadel Base
• Volume: 12ml
• Type: water-based acrylic paint
• Designed for: Citadel and other miniatures

About Citadel Colour paints:

Citadel Colour paints from Games Workshop are the global benchmark for miniature painting. Since 1984, they have been trusted by hobbyists and professionals alike for their consistency, coverage, and vibrant tones. Each batch is quality-tested to guarantee colour accuracy and performance, allowing painters to achieve outstanding results straight from the pot.

Citadel Colour ranges explained:

• Base – high-pigment paints that provide strong, solid coverage for foundation layers.
• Layer – thinner paints designed for building up highlights and tonal transitions.
• Shade – washes formulated to flow into recesses and create natural shadows.
• Dry – thicker paints ideal for drybrushing raised surfaces and textures.
• Contrast – unique paints that serve as base, shade, and layer in a single application.
• Technical – paints for special effects like rust, blood, dirt, glow, or cracked earth.

Usage tips:

Shake well before use. Apply thin, even coats over a primed surface to achieve a deep, matte finish. For highlighting, use Eshin Grey and Dawnstone; for shading, Nuln Oil works perfectly. Abaddon Black also mixes well with other colours for darkening tones or creating smooth gradients. Non-toxic and safe for use on plastic, metal, and resin miniatures.

About the manufacturer:

Games Workshop, creator of Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar, produces the Citadel Colour range – the industry standard in miniature painting. Known for exceptional coverage and pigment quality, Citadel paints are used by model painters around the world.