10 Best Miniature Paints of September 2025

List of Top Rated Miniature Paints from thousands of customer reviews & feedback.

Updated On Sep 2025

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The Army Painter Miniature Painting Kit with Wargamer Regiment Miniatures Paint Brush - Miniature Paint Set for Miniatur... Read Review

  • COMPREHENSIVE STARTER COLLECTION - Includes 50 Warpaints: 39 acrylic model paints, five metallics, four Quickshade washes and two Effects paints; one tr iangular-handled Regiment paint brush and a detail-rich painting guide. Perfect for the beginner or returning Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, Star Wars Legion or Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying hobby miniature model painter
  • GREAT DEAL SAVINGS - The Army Painter Mega Paint Set offers excellent value for your money, getting you more Warpaints than you would get buying them individually. We have selected 50 great paints from our range to save you the time and money!
  • EXCELLENT COVERAGE AND CONSISTENCY – Our Warpaints are made with heavy pigments and a creamy consistency, allowing for excellent coverage and application. The extremely fine pigment makes our Warpaints excellent for use in an airbrush as well as with regular paint brushes.
  • NON-TOXIC AND ECO-FRIENDLY – Our acrylic Warpaints are marked with the Nordic Swan Eco-label, your guarantee that we have done our utmost to lower our emissions, reducing the overall environmental impact from production and consumption of goods. Furthermore, our paints are non-toxic and safe to use for anyone just starting out miniature painting, as well as for the advanced hobbyist concerned with their health without compromising on the quality of their tools.
  • BORN FROM GAMING – The Army Painter is the brainchild of wargaming and painting veterans of many years, Bo Penstoft and Jonas Færing : “We wanted to produce the paints and accessories that could have carried us all the way from the level of novice to experienced painters and gamers when we first started out. With The Army Painter, our aim is to help you get awesome painted models on the table, and still Get More Time for Gaming!

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The Army Painter Dungeons and Dragons Official Paint Line Adventurer's Paint Set Read Review

  • ALL YOU NEED TO GET STARTED – 10 water-based non-toxic acrylic paints including one metallic and one brush-on primer, includes one handmade Starter brush with high-quality synthetic taklon bristles and a free painting guide. Nolzur’s Marvelous Pigments is our premium D&D brand, ensuring you great and affordable quality and variety when you start out your epic fantasy miniature painting quest!
  • GO FOR THE EYES, BOO! - Immerse yourself in The Forgotten Realms immediately! This set includes a Minsc and Boo D&D miniature so you can start painting straight away. The model comes pre-assembled and ready to be primed and painted according to the easy-to-follow painting guide included, explaining every step of the painting process.
  • EXCELLENT COVERAGE AND CONSISTENCY – Nolzur’s Marvelous Pigments are made with heavy pigments and a creamy consistency, allowing for excellent coverage and application. The extremely fine pigment makes our paints excellent for use in an airbrush as well as with regular paint brushes.
  • NON-TOXIC AND ECO-FRIENDLY – Our acrylic Warpaints are marked with the Nordic Swan Eco-label, your guarantee that we have done our utmost to lower our emissions, reducing the overall environmental impact from production and consumption of goods. Furthermore, our paints are non-toxic and safe to use for anyone just starting out miniature painting, as well as for the advanced hobbyist concerned with their health without compromising on the quality of their tools.
  • BORN FROM GAMING – The Army Painter is the brainchild of wargaming and painting veterans of many years Bo Penstoft and Jonas Faering – We wanted to produce the paints and accessories that could have carried us all the way from the level of novice to experienced painters and gamers when we first started out. With The Army Painter our aim is to help you get awesome painted models on the table, and still get more time for Gaming!

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Dungeons and Dragon Official Paint Line Monsters Paint Set Read Review

  • EXPAND YOUR COLLECTION – Combined with the Adventurers Paint Set this selection of 36 water-based acrylic paints, including 3 metallic paints, 3 Washes and 1 effects paint, will give you the perfect colour palette to paint any creature from the Monster Manual. Nolzur’s Marvelous Pigments is our premium D&D brand, ensuring you great and affordable quality and variety when you start out your epic fantasy miniature painting quest!
  • OWLBEAR INCLUDED - Immerse yourself in The Forgotten Realms immediately! This set includes a Dungeons and Dragons owlbear miniature so you can start painting straight away. The model comes pre-assembled, ready to be primed and painted according to the included easy-to-follow painting guide, explaining every step of the painting process from start to finish.
  • EXCELLENT COVERAGE AND CONSISTENCY – Nolzur’s Marvelous Pigments are made with heavy pigments and their creamy consistency allows for excellent coverage and application. The extremely fine pigment makes our paints excellent for use in an airbrush as well as with regular paint brushes.
  • NON-TOXIC AND ECO-FRIENDLY – Our acrylic Warpaints are marked with the Nordic Swan Eco-label, your guarantee that we have done our utmost to lower our emissions, reducing the overall environmental impact from production and consumption of goods . Furthermore, our paints are non-toxic and safe to use for anyone just starting out miniature painting, as well as for the advanced hobbyist concerned with their health without compromising on the quality of their tools.
  • BORN FROM GAMING – The Army Painter is the brainchild of wargaming and painting veterans of many years, Bo Penstoft and Jonas Faering: We wanted to produce the paints and accessories that could have carried us all the way from the level of novice to experienced painters and gamers when we first started out. With The Army Painter, our aim is to help you get awesome painted models on the table, and still Get More Time for Gaming!

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Miniatures Paint Set, 10 Model Paints with FREE Highlighting Brush, 18ml/Bottle, Miniature Painting Kit, Non Toxic Acryl... Read Review

  • AFFORDABLE YET SUPERIOR QUALITY — Our price is more affordable than other known wargame paint brands. You’ll only pay about a couple of dollars for each 0.6oz/18 ml bottle yet get premium quality paints from The Army Painter miniature starter set, a fantastic deal you shouldn’t miss
  • GREAT GIFT FOR NOVICE ARTISTS AND VETERAN PAINTERS — This model paint set is a great birthday present or gift for any occasions for beginners who just got into the hobby of miniature painting and for advanced painters who need to replenish the basic colors for their already existing paints set
  • FREE HOBBY HIGHLIGHTING BRUSH — Made from the finest quality synthetic hair, this highlight detailing brush is a great all-around brush for making detailed highlights on your warhammer figures and other military models; has a sharp tip for hard-to-get areas on a miniature
  • SUPERB CONSISTENCY FOR EASY APPLICATION — The Army Painter’s range of primary color acrylic paints, metallic paint and miniature wash is lauded because of their perfect consistency; neither too thick nor too thin, which makes them easy to apply and manipulate
  • DROPPER CAP TO PREVENT DRYING — Get the exact amount you need with the ergonomically designed dropper bottle, so you won’t be wasting any paint. The colors are highly pigmented; give the bottle a good shake before you squeeze

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Reaper Miniatures Master Series Paints Starter Set for Mini Figures Read Review

  • Master Series Starter Set Acrylic Master Series Hobby Paint Reaper Miniatures
  • This paint set includes 13 half-ounce (.5 oz) bottles
  • Dries matte and airbrush friendly. Non-Toxic, Water Soluble.
  • Enhanced flow properties make painting small details easier.

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Reaper Miniatures 08906 Learn to Paint Kit Core Skills, Master Series Paint Box Set Read Review

  • Easy to follow guide for basic Miniature Painting skills with paints, brushes, and minis included.

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Game Color Intro Set (16) Read Review

  • Waterbased Acrylic Paints
  • 17 ml Eyedropper bottle
  • Designed for wargaming

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The Army Painter Miniature Painting Kit with 100 Rustproof Mixing Balls Model Paint Set with 60 Nontoxic Acrylic Paints... Read Review

  • WHILE OTHER PAINT SETS REQUIRE EXTENSIVE SHAKING - Our rust-free mixing balls allow you to stir up pigments that settle at the bottom to get perfect consistency in less time and with less work
  • WORRIED ABOUT PAINTS DRYING OUT? - Unlike brands who use paint pots, we added enough medium and designed our bottles with dropper caps to limit the air flow and preserve paints for the long haul
  • HEAVY PIGMENTS & CREAMY CONSISTENCY - allow for excellent coverage, fewer coats, and no loss of detail on your mini. Includes 60 Warpaints: 43 acrylic miniatures paints, 5 metallics, 7 quickshade washes and 5 effects paints
  • GET MORE PAINT AND STILL SAVE - Our paints come in above average 18ml bottles at half the price of popular model paints for plastic models, who only sell 12ml bottles of paint that tend to dry out quickly.
  • WE BELIEVE IN PROVIDING PEACE OF MIND - You can worry less about thin or leaky paint focus more on playing Warhammer 40k or Dungeons and Dragons. This mini paint set is perfect for reaper miniatures, battletech miniature, nolzur's marvelous miniatures, and other unpainted miniatures.

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Dungeons and Dragons Nolzur’s Marvelous Pigments Underdark Paint Set, The Army Painter 10 Acrylic Paints Roleplaying, Bo... Read Review

  • DIVE INTO THE UNDERDARK – This set of 10 water-based acrylic paints, including 1 Metallic paint and 1 Effects Paint, features carefully selected colours to let you explore the dwellers of the Nightmare Realm of the Underdark. Perfect when supplemented with the Adventurers Paint Set
  • 10 ADDITIONAL COLOURS AND EXCLUSIVE DRIZZT MINIATURE – Eight of the ten colours included in this set, you will not find anywhere in our regular Warpaints line. Don’t miss the chance to get your hands on these unique colours! You will also find an exclusive Drizzt Do’Urden plastic miniature included in the set
  • EXCELLENT COVERAGE AND CONSISTENCY – These finely pigmented acrylic paints are made with heavy pigments and have a creamy consistency allowing for excellent coverage and easy application
  • SWAN ECOLABEL AND VEGAN – Our acrylic paints all adhere to the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, marking these high-quality acrylic paints as completely non-toxic. With the synthetic taklon brush you are ensured a great quality paint set that is vegan-friendly as well
  • PRECISE AND EASY-TO-SQUEEZE BOTTLES – Nolzur’s Marvelous Pigments come in soft 12ml bottles with precise dropper design, making it easy to administer paint without risking them drying out