Zyta Hellfang - Human Fighter

Forgotten Champions brings you Zyta Hellfang, a battle-hardened human fighter sculpted by Haito and built for those who live by the blade and die richer than kings. A mercenary who answers to no banner, Zyta carved her reputation from the bones of those foolish enough to underestimate her. Wide-stance, dual-wielding, and clad in layered plate and chainmail, this resin miniature captures every scar, buckle, and spike with ruthless precision.

Standing in a dynamic combat pose atop a debris-strewn battlefield base, Zyta holds twin blades aloft, one sweeping low and one raised high, ready to cleave through anything in her path. The sculpt detail is exceptional, from the ornate engravings on her tassets to the layered shoulder guards and the skull half-buried beneath her boots. This is a model that commands attention on any tabletop.

Designed as a 32mm scale miniature, Zyta Hellfang is resin-cast and supplied unpainted, allowing full creative freedom for painters of all skill levels. Whether you field her as a solo mercenary champion or the centrepiece of a warband, she brings raw aggression and character to every scenario. As part of the Forgotten Champions range, she fits seamlessly into any grimdark fantasy or mercenary-themed force.

Supplied as 1 resin miniature on a scenic round base. Miniature is unassembled and unpainted. Superglue recommended. Not suitable for children under 15 years.

This guide will help you bring Zyta to life with a gritty, mercenary aesthetic that suits her place among the Forgotten Champions. Battle-worn metals, dark leathers, and blood-stained edges are the order of the day.

1. Prime

• Prime with a mid-grey spray to preserve shadow depth across all the intricate armour and chainmail details

2. Armour Base

• Basecoat the plate armour with a dark iron or gunmetal tone, keeping it deliberately muted and cold
• Apply a deep brown leather basecoat to the tassets, belt, and strapping areas for contrast against the metal

3. Trim and Details

• Pick out the spiked trim and shoulder guards with a tarnished bronze or old gold to hint at former wealth now faded by hard living
• Shade all armour surfaces with a dark brown or black wash to settle grime into every recess and rivet

4. Weapons

• Basecoat the blades in a bright silver, then edge highlight with a near-white metal to create sharpness along the cutting edges
• Add a thin glaze of dark red near the base of each blade to suggest dried blood and recent use

5. Weathering

• Stipple chipped paint effects onto the armour using a sponge or old brush with a dark brown followed by a small silver highlight to simulate battle damage
• Drybrush the chainmail sections lightly with a bright silver to bring out the texture without losing the worn feel

6. Bases

• Paint the rubble and skull on the base in ashen grey tones with a bone highlight on the skull, then finish with tufts of dead grass and a light dust weathering powder for a desolate battlefield feel worthy of the Forgotten Champions collection