Base Leadbelcher

Citadel Base: Leadbelcher – A highly pigmented metallic paint for armor, weapons, and machines

Citadel Base Leadbelcher is one of the most widely used metallic paints in the Citadel Colour range. With its dark steel-gray shade and excellent coverage, it quickly provides an even metallic basecoat suitable for everything from armor and swords to vehicles, robots, and terrain.

It is an obvious choice for both beginners and experienced hobbyists and serves as the foundation for countless Warhammer painting guides.

What is Leadbelcher used for?

Leadbelcher is perfect for:

• Armor and helmets
• Swords, axes, and other melee weapons
• Firearms and mechanical parts
• Vehicles and tanks
• Robots and war machines
• Chains, armor details, and terrain

It works both as a main color and as a base for washes and brighter metallic highlights.

Why choose Citadel Base Leadbelcher?

If you're only going to have one metallic paint in your collection, Leadbelcher is one of the best choices. Its high coverage lets you achieve an even result quickly, while the neutral steel-gray shade suits almost any army and project.

Whether you're painting futuristic armor, medieval weapons, or large war machines, Leadbelcher provides a solid foundation that's easy to build on with shading, highlights, and weathering.