r/Minotaurs40k

Atleast hes going out like a champ

Any suggestions for chapter and detachment? 😆 I’m not sure what to go with…

I am conflicted on how to paint a Minotaurs army and have seen some varied opinions on people’s favorite methods. What are your favorite paint recipes for our favorite marines?

I currently have Balthasar Gold, Abaddon Black, Mephiston Red, and Agrax ES but I’m interested in how others paint their Minotaurs. For example, what washes do you prefer if not Agrax?

Thank you! (Photo is of my Heavy from SM2.)

made my character at first as a "storyteller" type of thing, but it grew into a bit more than that...

I'm starting my minotaurs army journey by painting the brutalis dreadnought

So i do a little bit of research for what color to use and of course is a lot of bronze stuff, problem is i don't have any money right now so i use retributor armor for the base and agrax earthshade for the dreadnought leg

Question time

Is this a good color for a minotaur or nah?

I attempted to make a Vet. Sgt. Intercessor based off of the minis and previous fashions made! Any criticisms or points of improvement are welcome!

Notes:
- I wasn’t sure if they used Gothic numerals on the knees as I’ve seen the Greek letters (Omega and Lambda most often), and as SM2 doesn’t have those options, I’ve opted to leave them blank
- I don’t have the Veteran Right Pauldron, otherwise I’d use that
- I’ve noticed the minis were more bronze than gold, so I’ve kept the colors mostly the same as to what Sabre has given minus a light touch up on the trim color

The Black Horns are a rotating compliance cohort within the Minotaurs Chapter, assembled for politically sensitive enforcement operations where deployment of the full Chapter would be excessive, but decisive Astartes violence is still required. Rather than functioning as a permanent sub-organization, the cohort is formed from battle-brothers temporarily drawn from the wider Chapter and assigned to targeted missions under direct Minotaurs command.

The Black Horns are most commonly deployed against Imperial actors rather than external enemies. Their operations include suppression of palace coups, enforcement of succession outcomes, intimidation or removal of uncooperative governors and admirals, seizure of strategically important infrastructure, and punitive actions against politically dangerous dynasties, rogue officials, or rival Imperial factions. Their purpose is not conquest, but rapid restoration of compliance before instability escalates into wider rebellion or conflict.

Like the Minotaurs themselves, the Black Horns are infamous for their willingness to apply force against virtually any target once orders are confirmed, including civilians, noble houses, Inquisitorial personnel, and even other Astartes if necessary. This lack of hesitation has made them a useful instrument for those powerful Imperial interests willing to patronize and sustain the Chapter through materiel, fleet support, intelligence access, and political protection.

Operationally, the Black Horns favor shock assault, boarding warfare, decapitation strikes, and overwhelming close-quarters violence. Their interventions are limited in scale compared to full Minotaurs campaigns, but intentionally brutal and public in execution, designed to collapse resistance quickly and demonstrate that political authority within the Imperium ultimately rests on force.

Visually, members of the Black Horns retain the Minotaurs’ bronze armour, but distinguish themselves through matte black secondary markings intended to signify their temporary assignment to politically sanctioned enforcement duties. The right arm and right pauldron are traditionally painted black, while the left side retains standard Minotaurs heraldry and bronze coloration. The pauldron trims and the Aquila upon the chest are likewise blackened. Their heraldic mark consists of a white Minotaurs bull sigil set against a black field, emphasizing their role as instruments of intimidation, compliance, and sanctioned violence within the Chapter’s wider political obligations. Their armour is generally less ornamented than that of many Minotaurs veterans, emphasizing institutional authority and intimidation over individual glory. Red eye lenses, black weapon casings, and deliberately austere presentation contribute to their reputation as executioners and enforcers rather than frontline heroes.

How is this for Minotaurs Heraldry?

I've been trying to figure out heraldry for Minotaurs lately in SM2.

Immediately, I disagree with the base paint Saber made. Retributors' color just doesn't fit right in my opinion, Valdor Gold is what I chose.

I've been looking at alot of art / minis and listening to lore videos on YouTube about the Minotaurs. What I finding difficult is establishing a codex or set of heraldry for each rank. I've compiled a set of images using basic armor in game with my ideas for heraldry.

I read on reddit another person said Minotaurs have no established heraldry and thus he makes his own. I went with that liberty but wanted to see if it feels right to you!.

1st set of images is my custom heraldry

2nd some art that inspired it

How is it?

Un pequeño kitbash que le he hecho a mis termis de asalto, pillando bits del kit de Asterion

Finished off My First Terminator for my Small Minotaurs army. I got a couple of other guys done as well but wanted to show off this guy and yes I Know the Cross on the shoulder is crude but I've only ever Done Free Hand Markings like 2 other times for this army and Transfer stickers are too much of a Hassle...

If anyone's curious about the Peices

The shield Came from the Horis Heresy MK2 Assault squad

The Spear and Helmet came from the Old Grey Knights Combat Patrol

And the Banner came from the Saturnine Boxset