8th Ed. New player, 1000 and 2500 point lists

[Tetengo]

Hi there, I'm currently finishing off my HE army and I want to start collecting Lizzies within the next few months. I've written two lists to aim for, at 1000 and 2500 points, and I'd like Some feedback on things I could improve.


1000 points

Heroes (245)
Skink Priest
Level 2 Wizard; Plaque of Tepok.

Saurus Scar-Veteran
Light Armour; Dawnstone; Enchanted Shield.

Core (455)
17 Saurus Warriors

18 Saurus Warriors

10 Skink Skirmishers

Special (150)
5 Chameleon Skinks

3 Terradon Riders

Rare (150)
1 Salamander Hunting Pack

1 Salamander Hunting Pack

1,000 points


2500 points

Lords (460)
Saurus Oldblood
Carnosaur; Light Armour; Dawnstone; Sword of Bloodshed; Charmed Shield; Ironcurse Icon.

Heroes (438)
Saurus Scar-Veteran
Cold One; Light Armour; Shield; Battle Standard; Burning Blade of Chotec; Talisman of Endurance.

Skink Priest
Level 2 Wizard; Dispel Scroll.

Skink Priest
Level 2 Wizard; Diadem of Power.

Core (772)
28 Saurus Warriors
Saurus Champion; Musician; Standard Bearer.

24 Saurus Warriors
Saurus Champion; Musician; Standard Bearer.

10 Skink Skirmishers

10 Skink Skirmishers

Special (395)
5 Chameleon Skinks

5 Chameleon Skinks

3 Terradon Riders

5 Cold One Cavalry
Musician.

Rare (435)
1 Salamander Hunting Pack
• Additional Skink Handler

1 Salamander Hunting Pack
• Additional Skink Handler

Ancient Stegadon

2,500 points


In the second list I've thought about switching the ancient steg for an EotG, but then I'd have to drop the 2nd priest, so I'm not sure. Also, I hear Saurus cav are pretty poor, but how do people think they'll work with the BSB in there as support for the carnosaur?

I will field a Slann list I'm sure, but I love the Carnosaur model, and I love the cavalry prince that HE can field so this is my attempt of a Lizard version of that. What does everyone think?

 

[Old Mossy]

I really like the 2500 point list. So much flank hitting goodness.

For the old blood, I would consider trading the ironcurse icon and dawn stone for the Talisman of Preservation. Makes cannons a little less threatening, magic is less threatening, and you still have a decent buffer against failing your 1+ armour save.

 

[Tetengo]

Yeah I can't wait to try out the list, I do love support units. Will be a long time though. I actually had the talisman on the Oldblood pretty much right up until I posted the list, but you make a good point about magic. My regular opponent plays WoC and they can get some nasty high strength spells, so maybe the ward save is a better idea.