Two technical paints, two very different base textures
Citadel Technical paints are designed to create specialized effects on your miniatures, and the two 24ml pots in this guide—Agrellan Badland and Valhallan Blizzard—are both aimed at basing. Agrellan Badland adds realistic texture and detail, making it a natural fit for arid, cracked earth. Valhallan Blizzard offers a specialized finish that reads as snow. The choice between them comes down to the story you want your base to tell, not to one being better than the other.
What each pot gives you
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Citadel Technical: Agrellan Badland 24ml: Citadel Technical: Agrellan Badland 24ml is a technical paint designed for use with Warhammer miniatures and adds realistic texture and detail. This is the pot to reach for when you want a textured, earthy base rather than a smooth painted surface.
Citadel Technical: Agrellan Badland 24ml
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Citadel Technical: Valhallan Blizzard 24ml: Citadel Technical: Valhallan Blizzard 24ml is a technical paint designed for use on Warhammer miniatures, offering a specialized finish. This is the pot for a snow effect; its specialized finish is the reason to choose it over a standard white paint.
Citadel Technical: Valhallan Blizzard 24ml
Choosing your base effect before you open the pot
Agrellan Badland suits desert, wasteland, and cracked-earth themes. Valhallan Blizzard suits frozen, tundra, or winter settings. If you are painting a single army, pick the effect that matches the majority of your collection so your basing stays consistent. Both pots are 24ml, which is a practical hobby size for a warband or a small army. The supplied information does not include drying times, layering instructions, or compatibility with other products, so test on a spare base if you are unsure how the texture will sit on your particular model.
A practical order for applying either texture
The steps below are general hobby guidance, not a manufacturer procedure. The supplied records do not include official application instructions, so treat this as a starting point and adjust to your model.
- Finish the model first: Paint the miniature and let it dry before you add texture to the base, so you do not disturb the paintwork.
- Apply a thin test layer: Put a small amount of Agrellan Badland or Valhallan Blizzard on a spare base or hidden area to see how the texture builds up.
- Spread with a dedicated tool: Use an old brush or a sculpting tool to spread the technical paint. Keep the tool for texture only so you do not contaminate your fine brushes.
- Let it set before judging: The texture may look different once it dries. Wait until it is fully set before deciding whether to add a second layer.
- Add a second coat only if needed: If the effect is too thin, add another layer after the first is dry. Build up gradually rather than applying a thick blob.
Agrellan Badland vs Valhallan Blizzard at a glance
- Agrellan Badland: Adds realistic texture and detail; best for desert, badlands, and cracked earth. 24ml pot.
- Valhallan Blizzard: Offers a specialized snow finish; best for winter and frozen themes. 24ml pot.
- Shared traits: Both are Citadel Technical paints from Games Workshop, designed for Warhammer miniatures, and both come in 24ml pots.
Mixing textures on one army
You can use both pots in the same collection if your army fights across varied terrain. Keep the split logical: Agrellan Badland on units that belong to a desert campaign, Valhallan Blizzard on those from a frozen front. Because the supplied information does not confirm how the two textures blend together, apply them to separate bases rather than trying to feather one into the other unless you have tested the combination yourself.
What the records do not tell you
The supplied product details for both pots list the paint type, pot size, brand, and intended use, but they do not include safety warnings, drying times, or compatibility with other Citadel products. If you need that information, check the pot label or the manufacturer's documentation. For coverage planning, the records confirm 24ml but do not state how many bases that will cover, so buy based on the size of your project and test as you go.