Age of Sigmar · Skaven
Clan Verminus (Skaven) Paint List for Age of Sigmar
The greyish brown of the ratmen, the warrior clan with natural earthy tones. Nothing fussy, so it scales up to a horde without pain.
Rhinox Hide, Agrax, then a Skrag Brown drybrush: a fast, effective Skaven scheme.
Recommended undercoat
black
— Several priority paints in this army converge on black.
Paint list
Sorted by priority🔴 Must-Have
Signature scheme colours
- Rhinox Hide (Citadel (Games Workshop)) — Body and armour · 2 coats
- Abaddon Black (Citadel (Games Workshop)) — Details and accents · 2 coats
- Leadbelcher (Citadel (Games Workshop)) — Weapons · 1–2 coats
- Abaddon Black (Citadel (Games Workshop)) — Dark areas · 1 coat
- Agrax Earthshade (Citadel (Games Workshop)) — Body (shade) · Overall wash
🟠 Core
Highlights
- Skrag Brown (Citadel (Games Workshop)) — Body (layer) · Raised areas
- Nuln Oil (Citadel (Games Workshop)) — Metal · Wash
- Agrax Earthshade (Citadel (Games Workshop)) — Accents · Localised wash
🟡 Recommended
Finishing details
- Karak Stone (Citadel (Games Workshop)) — Body (highlight) · Edge highlights
- Runefang Steel (Citadel (Games Workshop)) — Metal (highlight) · Drybrush
Painting order
Recommended steps
1
Step 1: Suitable undercoat
2
Step 2: Main colour
3
Step 3: Signature accents
4
Step 4: Leadbelcher metal
5
Step 5: Full shade
6
Step 6: Nuln Oil on the metal
7
Step 7: Layer and highlight
8
Step 8: Finishing touches
Tips
Hints for this army
1
Match the undercoat to the main colour.
2
An Agrax Earthshade wash is quick, effective shading on almost any tone.
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