Army Painter Guide

Dive into the Army Painter for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4! Learn how to customize your units and bring your armies to life with our expert guide.

Hey there! So you're looking to get your hands dirty with the Army Painter in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV? That's awesome! This is where you really make the game your own, slapping those iconic colours onto your Space Marines, Orks, or whatever else you're commanding. While this guide focuses on the game itself, knowing how to use the painter is key to showing off your style.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV is set to bring back a lot of the classic real-time strategy feel from the original, with some cool new features like the 'Combat Director'. You'll be able to jump into a campaign, test your skills in skirmish mode, and even get back into the beloved 'Last Stand' mode from Dawn of War II. Plus, get this – a Primarch is actually playable for the first time ever! The story picks up on the planet Kronus, about 200 years after the events of the Dark Crusade expansion, and it's being penned by the renowned Black Library author John French.

You'll get to command some of the most iconic factions in the 40k universe. We're talking about the stoic Space Marines, including the Blood Ravens and the Dark Angels led by the legendary Lion El'Jonson himself. Then there are the brutal Orks, the ancient and terrifying Necrons, and the technologically advanced Adeptus Mechanicus. Each faction has its own unique look and feel, and the Army Painter is your ticket to customizing them to your heart's content.

While the game is still upcoming, set for release in 2026, the developers King Art Games and publisher Deep Silver are promising a true sequel experience. Keep an eye out for more details as we get closer to launch!