Painting guides / Warhammer: The Old World / Skaven / Rat Swarms

How to paint Rat Swarms

Reference photos, colour schemes with the exact paints for every area, and finished models from other painters — everything you need to start Rat Swarms for your Skaven force.

Role CorePoints 36Faction SkavenSystem Warhammer: The Old World

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What the Skaven range looks like

Shows the Skaven range rather than Rat Swarms in particular — the same picture stands for 12 units of this army.

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