Unleash the fury of the Skaventide with the Warhammer Age of Sigmar Skaven + Paint Set, the ultimate starter collection for aspiring commanders of the rat-infested Under-Empire. This comprehensive kit provides everything needed to begin your journey into the dark corners of the Mortal Realms, where chittering hordes of malevolent ratmen plot the downfall of civilization itself.
What's Included in Your Skaven Starter Arsenal
This carefully curated paint set delivers five push-fit Skaven Clanrat miniatures showcasing distinct poses that capture the anarchic, twitchy nature of these Chaos-spawned vermin. Each Clanrat represents the backbone of any Verminus clan army - ill-disciplined individually but devastatingly effective when massed in overwhelming numbers. These plastic warriors come equipped with rusty spears, clanshields, and the predatory cunning that makes Skaven such a feared faction across all eight Mortal Realms.
The modeling experience is designed for accessibility, requiring no glue or complex assembly. These push-fit models need only basic clippers to remove from their frames, making them perfect for newcomers to the Warhammer hobby while still offering the detail and character that veteran collectors expect from Games Workshop's latest sculpts.
Professional-Grade Citadel Paints for Authentic Skaven Colors
Six 12ml Citadel Colour paint pots provide the essential palette needed to bring your Clanrats to life with authentic faction colors:

Khorne Red (Base): Perfect for clan banners, weapon wrappings, and the signature crimson accents of Skaven heraldry
Steel Legion Drab (Base): Ideal for weathered leather armor, pouches, and the earth-toned garments favored by underground dwellers
Rakarth Flesh (Base): Essential for painting the pale, sickly skin tone characteristic of ratmen who rarely see sunlight
Leadbelcher (Base): Creates the metallic finish for rusty weapons, armor plates, and scavenged battlefield trophies
Agrax Earthshade (Shade): This versatile wash adds depth, grime, and realistic weathering to all surfaces
Astrogranite (Technical): A texture paint that creates authentic rocky, debris-strewn bases representing the war-torn battlefields of the Age of Sigmar

Complete Hobby Foundation
The included Citadel Colour Starter Brush is specifically designed for miniature painting, with bristles sized perfectly for both basecoating larger areas and picking out fine details. Five 25mm round hex-hole bases ensure your Clanrats are tournament-ready and compatible with all official Age of Sigmar gaming formats.
Lore and Faction Background
The Skaven represent one of Warhammer Age of Sigmar's most compelling factions - a teeming race of mutant ratmen driven by an insatiable hunger for power, territory, and the corruption of all civilized lands. Followers of the Great Horned Rat, the fifth Chaos God, these anarchic creatures emerge from the Under-Empire's tunnels that permeate every realm. Clanrats form the endless tide of chittering warriors that overwhelm enemies through sheer numbers, fear-musk, and desperate cunning rather than individual prowess.
Perfect Entry Point for New Players
This starter set removes all barriers to beginning your Skaven collection. Unlike full army boxes that can overwhelm newcomers, this focused kit teaches fundamental assembly and painting techniques while providing immediate gaming functionality. The included models can serve as the core of a Spearhead army or expand into larger Matched Play forces as your collection grows.
Gaming and Hobby Value
Beyond their role as battlefield troops, these Clanrats showcase the distinctive aesthetic that makes Skaven miniatures so rewarding to collect and paint. Each model tells a story through its hunched posture, tattered equipment, and predatory features that capture the faction's blend of comic cowardice and genuine menace.
Whether you're starting your first Warhammer army, adding reinforcements to an existing Skaven force, or seeking an engaging painting project, this complete starter package delivers professional results with beginner-friendly accessibility.