One Coat, Instant Depth
Purple Swarm is a rich, saturated purple Speedpaint from The Army Painter's acclaimed 2.0 formula — a single-coat paint that does the work of a base colour and a shade at the same time. Brush it over a white or light grey primer and watch it flow into recesses on its own, leaving raised surfaces brighter and shadows naturally darkened. The result is a fully shaded, game-ready model in a fraction of the time it would take with a traditional base-and-wash approach. Purple Swarm reads beautifully on carapace armour, robes, tentacles, and any surface that benefits from a deep, jewel-like purple finish.
How Speedpaint 2.0 Works
The 2.0 formula builds on the original Speedpaint line with improved reactivation resistance — meaning you can go back over a dried Speedpaint with a second coat or a layer paint without lifting or streaking the first application. Apply it thinly over a light primer, let it settle, and leave it. For a stronger effect, add a second pass in the recesses only. For highlight work, a light drybrush or a standard layer paint over the raised areas is all it takes to push the model further. Speedpaints are fully compatible with other brands' primers, layer paints, and varnishes, making Purple Swarm a natural addition to any miniature painter's workflow regardless of what system they're painting for.
Who Should Pick This Up
Newer painters will find Speedpaints one of the most forgiving ways to get models looking sharp quickly — no complicated layering, no careful blending, just a confident brushstroke and a decent result almost every time. Experienced painters use them for batch-painting large units fast, reserving detailed techniques for centrepiece models. Purple Swarm in particular suits anyone painting insectoid swarms, corrupted armour, undead robes, or fantasy mage aesthetics. It works across any miniature scale and any game system — Warhammer, Warmachine, skirmish games, boardgame miniatures, or display pieces.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | The Army Painter |
| Paint Name | Purple Swarm |
| Paint Type | Speedpaint (Contrast-style, base + shade in one) |
| Formula Version | Speedpaint 2.0 |
| Pot Size | 18ml |
| Finish | Satin |
| Application | Brush |
