Citadel Technical: Mordant Earth (24ml)
Instant cracked, parched ground in a pot—Mordant Earth dries into a dramatic crackle effect that’s perfect for wastelands, volcanic ash fields, cursed earth, or “dead” battlefields.
 
What it does
Creates realistic cracked-earth bases as it dries.
A Technical paint designed for special effects (texture/crackle).
Water-based formula in a 24ml pot.
 
How to use
Apply with an old brush or spatula (don’t use your best brush).
Spread thin for fine cracks, or thick for big, dramatic plates (thickness controls the crack size).
Let it dry fully without touching while it’s cracking.
Optional: drybrush the raised edges and add tufts/pigments for extra realism.
 
Best for
Wasteland/desert bases, ash wastes, chaos-corrupted ground
Quick basing where you want maximum “story” with minimal steps
 
Key details
Range: Citadel Technical
Pot size: 24ml
Creates cracked ground effect
 
ChalkyDot Tip: Paint the base dark brown/black first, then apply Mordant Earth. When it cracks, the dark underlayer shows through the gaps and the effect looks 10× deeper with zero extra work.