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Firstly..... Do I need to use it?!
I'm definitely a gamer and my models fight on the table top. But I do put a lot of time, effort and detail into my painting. So I assume the answer is probably yes.

In which case, which varnish is best? I bought GW Purity Seal, but on a test model it dried cloudy and dulled metallics to a matte finish. Now I'm reluctant to use it on proper models. I'm painting Ad Mech, so there's a lot of metallics that don't want to be dulled, but I also don't want the cloaks etc looking high shine. Is Satin finish a middle ground? I'm paranoid about wrecking my models which have taken so much time and effort. Ideally I just want a varnish that won't alter the look of the paint underneath.

Check out this ongoing discussion on sealing minis, I'm sure all your queries will be answered!

(If not, ask them again!)

https://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/734974.page

Thank you, just read the whole thread.