This is the judging rubric we will be using at Akron Brew Brawl events to judge army painting.
| Basics | Potential Points | 30 |
| Is the majority of the army painted? | 5 | |
| Is the army Fully Painted (no primer showing)? | 10 | |
| Were all the mold lines removed and gaps filled over the majority of the army? | 3 | |
| Are details such as grenades, buckles, claws etc. painted across the entire army? | 1 | |
| Are advanced details like eyes, gems, rivets, bone shards/teeth and lenses painted across the entire army? | 1 | |
| Is the majority of the army shaded and or highlighted? | 5 | |
| Is the entire army based and has clean rims. | 5 | |
| Advanced | Potential Points | 25 |
| Are multiple elements and features visible/painted on the bases for a majority of the army? | 1 | |
| Are there examples of kitbashing or conversion work present in the army? | 3 | |
| Are squad markings or unit identifiers present over the majority of the army? | 3 | |
| Are squad markings or unit identifiers present over the entire army? | 5 | |
| Are advanced techniques like OSL, weathering, camouflage, glowing, NMM or freehand present? | 3 | |
| Are advanced techniques like OSL, weathering, camouflage, glowing, NMM or freehand over the majority of the army present? | 5 | |
| Is the basing consistent across the entire army and/or match the display or story? | 5 | |
| Bonus Points | Potential Points | 40 |
| Are there examples of conversion work/kitbashing present for the majority of the army? | 5 | |
| Are advanced hobby materials used like plasticard and greenstuff? | 5 | |
| Is a display board and/or a printed original story (background) present for the army? | 15 | |
| Are all squad leaders, lords, heroes, captains, brain bugs, or nobs etc. distinctive and easily identifiable? | 5 | |
| Is there a distinctive centerpiece model that stands out from the rest (such as the Warlord or a titanic vehicle), or a focal point for the army? | 5 | |
| Accurate weathering that matches the basing is present over the entire army. | 5 |