Grimdark Compendium
Creator of the Grimdark Compendium, home of the best grimdark content on the internet.
Creator of the Grimdark Compendium, home of the best grimdark content on the internet.
Grimdark Compendium
Are you looking to step up your grimdark miniature painting?
Kitbashing and the usage of mundane materials can be a game-changer for the grimdark aesthetic.
Tune in tomorrow to our YouTube channel to learn how to master this aspect of grimdark!
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Night Lords use fear as their main weapon, striking from the shadows and terrorising their enemies long before they actually attack.
Want to learn more?
We show this and much more in our Lords of Chaos bundle, through Night Lords, Emperor's Children, Death Guard, and World Eaters. The bundle is made of:
- 6 hours of tutorials
- 3 Villainy Ink Enamels
- Low toxicity Anti-Death mineral spirits
If you are a Chaos Space Marine painter, this bundle was made for you.
Head to the Grimdark Compendium!
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The first qualifier for the Black Chalice competition, Carrion Thrones, is LIVE!
What do you need to enter? Choose from one of 2 categories: Single-Miniature or Diorama, create your entry, take nice photos of it built and painted, and email us the photos before the 31st of March! Full rules on our website!
You stand to win a load of prizes from us and our sponsors + qualification for Black Chalice Main category at the end of the year!
Head to the Grimdark Compendium and sign up!
grimdarkcompendium.com/grimdark-challenge/
This challenge round is sponsored by us, the Grimdark Compendium, @bestiarum.games, @archvillaingames, @pkpro_onlineshop, and @viggostar.y ! A big thanks to all the sponsors!
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Here, we’ll explore how to paint Night Lords armour. This method relies on just one acrylic basecoat; there is no need for multiple highlights or extra layers to build depth.
Instead, we’ll look at alternative ways to create natural shadows and highlights, using controlled techniques along with weathering and realistic battle damage to add contrast and visual interest.
Even the iconic lightning Night Lords are known for can be achieved without painstakingly painting it on by hand.
Want to learn more?
We show this and much more in our Lords of Chaos bundle, through Night Lords, Emperor's Children, Death Guard, and World Eaters. The bundle is made of:
- 6 hours of tutorials
- 3 Villainy Ink Enamels
- Low toxicity Anti-Death mineral spirits
If you are a Chaos Space Marine painter, this bundle was made for you.
Head to the Grimdark Compendium!
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Chaos Knight War Dogs are smaller, faster versions of the massive Chaos Knights, acting as aggressive hunters that rush ahead of the main force to tear apart enemy units with brutal firepower and close combat weapons.
This course explores building and painting a reimaged, more aggressive Chaos Knight by combining 2 kits to create this new slave of chaos.
This is available in both our 'Learn Grimdark' & 'Master Grimdark' Bundles.
- Villainy ink set
- Anti-Death low toxicity thinner
- FREE course (Choose from Warhammer 40k, Age of Sigmar, Trench Crusade)
This is the best way to support us and the work that we do here. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Head to the Grimdark Compendium.
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Hey guys! We want to introduce something to you.
Grimdark Challenges, our painting competitions, now serve as qualifiers for The Black Chalice painting competition, which will take place for the first time at the end of 2026! The Black Chalice will have an Open Category, working like any Grimdark Challenge, but it will also have a Main Category, whose main prize will be:
- 5000 USD cash prize
- The Black Chalice trophy
- additional prizes
Now, who qualifies for the Main Category?
- Top 3 from each Grimdark Challenge (3 challenges)
- Best of Show chosen from each challenge
- Community Champions from each challenge
ALSO - for the inaugural 2026 Black Chalice ONLY, the above-mentioned from ALL the past challenges automatically qualify! So if you were a winner from a past Grimdark Challenge, start thinking about what you will be painting for this!
The 1st qualifier Grimdark Challenge: Carrion Thrones, is live as we speak, so moisten your brushes and head to the Grimdark Compendium website to see the rules and prizes!
grimdarkcompendium.com/grimdark-challenge/
This challenge round is sponsored by us, the Grimdark Compendium, @bestiarum.games, @archvillaingames, @pkpro_onlineshop, and @viggostar.y ! A big thanks to all the sponsors!
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Loyal thralls rush to swarm to their Deathguard master's side, offering twisted gifts in return for the bloated blessings of Nurgle.
We show this and much more in our Lords of Chaos bundle, through Night Lords, Emperor's Children, Death Guard, and World Eaters. The bundle is made of:
- 6 hours of tutorials
- 3 Villainy Ink Enamels
- Low toxicity Anti-Death mineral spirits
If you are a Chaos Space Marine painter, this bundle was made for you. Head to the Grimdark Compendium!
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The idea behind these models is inspired by Krieg's harsh, radiation-scarred homeworld.
Some troops wear heavier protective armour, not just for the battlefield, but to shield themselves from the toxic environment in which they live and fight.
The kits fit together really well, so there's minimal tricky kitbashing involved.
I'll also show some mundane items that can be added to enhance and bring character to your models.
Today is the last day of our exclusive Valentine's Day offer! It's a perfect way to dive into the grimdark style if you are on the fence. Pick a course, get your paints, and start learning with the most immersive miniature painting tutorials on the internet!
- Phase 1 Villainy ink set (For Weathering & Effects)
- Anti-Death low toxicity thinner
- FREE STL painting blanks
- FREE course (Choose from Warhammer 40k, Age of Sigmar, Trench Crusade)
This is the best way to support us and the work that we do here. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Head to the Grimdark Compendium.
grimdarkcompendium.com/shop/vi-course-bundle/villa…
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Today is the last day of our exclusive Valentine's Day offer! It's a perfect way to dive into the grimdark style if you are on the fence. Pick a course, get your paints, and start learning with the most immersive miniature painting tutorials on the internet!
This bundle includes:
- Phase 1 Villainy ink set (For Weathering & Effects)
- Anti-Death low toxicity thinner
- FREE STL painting blanks
- FREE course (Choose from Warhammer 40k, Age of Sigmar, Trench Crusade)
Get everything you need to start painting and learning the grimdark style.
Head to the Grimdark Compendium.
grimdarkcompendium.com/shop/vi-course-bundle/villa…
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We’re rolling into the final few hours of our Valentine’s Day sale, and there’s more to get excited about. Episode 3 of the Flesh-Eater Courts has just dropped. Perfect timing to grab a deal and dive in.
Want to learn more?
You can pick up this course and others during our Valentine’s Day Sale.
This bundle includes:
• Phase 1 Villainy Ink Set (perfect for weathering & effects)
• Anti-Death low-toxicity thinner
• FREE STL painting blanks
• FREE course of your choice (Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, or Trench Crusade)
This is the best way to support us and the work we do here, and we truly appreciate it.
Head over to the Grimdark Compendium to check it out.
grimdarkcompendium.com/shop/vi-course-bundle/villa…
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