Summary
Games Workshophas an endless variety of miniatures, each with its own unique lore. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced hobbyist, you can always set a new goal for yourself and embark on a new adventure. With these miniatures, not only will you achieve victory on the battlefield, but each miniature painted by hobbyists will also be a victory in itself.
With their high level of detail and unique designs, they are perfect canvases for unleashing your creativity. If you’re looking to take your collection to the next level or if you’re stepping into the world of painting, we’ve listed the most fun Games Workshop miniatures to paint.
10Kill Team: Commandos
Paint Loud, Fight Loud
Sneaky Ork Kommandos aren’t your typical charge-and-scream types—they prefer backstabbing with very large knives. This set gives you 12 distinct models, loaded with swappable heads, weapons, and accessories so you can kit them out however your devious little heart desires. Each Kommando oozes personality, making painting them anything but boring.
They’re also one of the rare factions that actually look better dirty—perfect for experimenting with grime, rust, and mud. And because Orks aren’t exactly known for military discipline, you can go wild with your color choices: neon armor? Sure. Weird camo? Go for it. War paint that looks like a toddler’s art project? Why not. This is painting chaos at its finest.
9Knight Preceptor
Honor Wears Armor
Knight Preceptors are designed to embody the Code Chivalric—massive war machinesthat stride into battle with honor, close the distance, and deliver a clean, respectful kill. With customizable weapons mounted on its carapace, this knight is perfect if you’re looking to create a one-of-a-kind war engine and a painting project that screams personality.
Painting it is like giving a towering knight its very own identity—whether that’s a rusty, battle-worn veteran or a shiny, noble champion of a royal house. Either way, this model is your canvas, and the battlefield is its runway. Prepare your brushes—this chivalrous beast won’t paint itself (but if it could, it’d do it with honor).
8Avatar Of Khaine
Worship Through Brushstrokes
If you’re ready to paint the fiery incarnation of a shattered god and unleash divine chaos on your enemies, the Avatar of Khaine is your calling. With customizable heads and weapon options, you’re able to give your murderous deity some personal flair—because even gods deserve a style choice.
Wielding the Wailing Doom (yes, that’s itsactualname), this molten monster slices foes and bathes in their blood like it’s spa day. It’s basically the boss battle of miniature painting. Try out advanced techniques like classic blends, dry brushing, or even object source lighting. Whether you go with blazing reds or creepy cosmic purples, painting a glowing war god? Unreasonably satisfying.
7Archaon Everchosen
Chaos Is In The Details
The Grand Marshal of Chaos is here—wielding the legendary Slayer of Kings and soaring into battle on the monstrous Dorghar. The Everchosen is not just the shadow of Chaos over the Mortal Realms—he’s also massive, menacing, and magnificently detailed. Painting Archaon is like conducting a chaos opera.
His armor is covered in runes and dark god bling, daring you to go full dramatic with your brush. Dorghar’s three heads? Each one can be a mini masterpiece: fire-breathing menace, toxic nightmare, or a cosmic horror with stars in its eyes. With this much detail, every brushstroke turns into a step toward glorious doom. Are you ready to conquer Chaos with style?
6Abaddon The Despoiler
Paint The End Of Hope
The ultimate Space Marine, Abaddon, is the end of the world, the destroyer of hope, and a curse on the galaxy. As the most terrifying character in Chaos, his Baroque armor and intricate mechanical details make him the perfect centerpiece for your collection. You can model him with or without a cape—using the cape to emphasize his charismatic leadership.
With three different heads to choose from, you can create a totally unique style for Abaddon. Add dark, grimy tones to his armor to highlight his power and darkness. Painting him is more than just a task; it’s about bringing Chaos’s true leader to life!
5Lion El’Jonson
Bring The First To Life
The Lord of the Dark Angels, Lion El’Jonson, is one of the galaxy’s finest fighters, capable of facing any foe.With his massive sword, Fealty, and the wreckage of the battlefield beneath his feet, this legendary Primarch is ready to lead his forces to victory. Accompanied by two mysterious figures from the Watchers in the Dark, Lion offers four different head options for endless customization.
Painting him lets you breathe life into an iconic hero, mixing metallic tones for his armor with textures for his robes and feathers, making the process both fun and satisfying. Every tiny detail provides an opportunity to add realism and depth, turning your brushstrokes into a true work of art!
4Ghazghkull Thraka
Paint Like Gork, Krump Like Mork
If you’re looking to lead your Waaagh! with a mighty and colossal force, Ghazghkull Mag Uruk Thraka is the ultimate prophet, capable of driving billions of Orks into a frenzy of conquest and bloodshed. Armed with two iconic weapons, Mork’s Roar (a four-barrelled beast) and Gork’s Klaw, one for shooting and the other for krumping, he’s a sight to behold.
Alongside him is Makari, his loyal banner-bearer, adding a touch of glory to this Ork commander. Painting this model is a challenge you’ll enjoy, with detailed armour, teeth, and body that truly bring out the Waaagh! power. You can add your personal touch by painting Makari’s flag, giving Ghazghkull’s presence that final, bold flourish!
3C’tan Shard Of The Void Dragon
Celestial Horror, Metallic Flair
If you’re ready to unleash the power of the Star Gods and use reality itself as a weapon, the C’tan Shard of the Void Dragon is here to shatter expectations—and enemy tanks. This isn’t just a model, it’s a science fiction-horror deity doing a floaty power pose above the battlefield. Painting it feels like touching a cosmic horror with a brush.
From the crackling blackstone base to the necrodermis body full of glowing cracks, every part screams “paint me dramatically!” Perfect for light tricks, metallic transitions, drybrushing—heck, even object source lighting if you’re feeling spicy. Want to channel the radiant glow of a star-born nightmare? This is your celestial canvas. Reality bending, brush wielding—go.
2Norn Emissary
Wash It Weird, Shade Tt Wild
This towering beast is the ultimateshowpiece of your Tyranid swarm— a blend of brute force and brain power, ready to smash tanks and minds alike. Painting the Norn Emissary is like decorating a nightmarish wedding cake of claws, sinew, and psychic weirdness. From its exposed brain to its chitinous armor plates, every inch screams “paint me with love (and washes)!”
Feeling spicy? Build it as a Norn Assimilator instead, and hurl venomous harpoons at anything that blinks. Whether you’re a rookie with shaky hands or a hobby vet with a paint-splattered apron, this massive alien canvas offers a wonderfully weird challenge that’s just begging for glow effects and a bit of dramatic flair.
1Commander Farsight
Farsight’s Agility, Your Artistry
This aggressive leader rocks a custom battlesuit and wields the mysterious Dawn Blade, making him an unstoppable force in close combat – not your typical T’au commander! The most eye-catching feature of Commander O’Shovah’s model is his crimson battlesuit, which gives him incredible agility and mobility.
The red armor is not only a classic but striking color scheme, perfect for playing with shadows and highlights to create a stunning finish. Along with the Dawn Blade, he’s also packing a plasma rifle and shield generator. The intricate details on his armor and symbols offer plenty of fun, meaningful painting opportunities to give Commander Farsight personality, all while playing with color contrasts like a true artist.
