Citadel Shade: Mortarion Grime is a specialised wash from Games Workshop’s renowned Citadel Colour range, designed to flow into the recesses of your miniatures and create instant depth, definition and atmosphere. Named after the grim Primarch of the Death Guard, this shade delivers a dirty, corrupted tone ideal for adding age, grime and decay to armour, weapons and organic surfaces.

• Creates instant shading: Flows naturally into recesses to accentuate detail and contrast, giving models a weathered, battle-worn appearance.
• Perfect for grimy, dark finishes: Adds a subtle green-brown tint that suits Nurgle forces, decayed machinery, or any model needing realistic dirt and rot effects.
• Quick and effective results: Designed for easy use straight from the pot — just brush it on and let it settle into the details.
• High-quality acrylic formula: Smooth-flowing, water-based paint compatible with all Citadel Colour layers, bases and technicals.

Citadel Shade paints are formulated to provide fast and reliable shading for both beginners and experienced painters. Mortarion Grime is particularly suited for Death Guard, Chaos armies, and post-apocalyptic or weathered industrial schemes. It can also be used as a subtle weathering glaze across metallics and stone to simulate accumulated filth and corrosion.

How to use: Apply generously over a dry basecoat using a medium or large brush. Allow the pigment to settle naturally into the crevices to produce natural shadow and grime effects. For a controlled result, thin slightly with Lahmian Medium or water. Once dry, layer or drybrush with lighter tones to finish your model’s texture and highlight raised areas.

Contents: 18ml pot • Range: Citadel Shade • Colour: Mortarion Grime

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