Saving throw of 3+ against missile weapons and 5+ against hand-to-hand combat attacks.

Savage Orcs, Skaven, Forest Goblins & Wood Elves only.

Magic War Paint isn't magic armour but it is comparable in its effects. A character cannot have Magic War Paint and Magic Armour, if he were to do so the effect of the Magic War Paint would be cancelled out. Unlike armour, War Paint does not compromise the ability of its wearer to cast spells. Although it is not armour in the strict sense, War Paint offers the same protection against a magic weapon or spell as magic armour. For example, it does give a save against the Swörd of Justice which automatically penetrates normal armour but still allows a save against magic armour.