8th Ed. New to Fantasy, First list (1000pts)

[CrazedWolf99]

Here is my go at my first attempt of a Lizardmen army list. Please rip this apart if its awful. I just kinda went with my gut. All help is much appreciated. I do plan on growing this army just taking things slow so I don't break the bank. Thanks all!

Lords
Slann Mage-Priest
(Still not sure which Lore to use)

Core
2x Saurus Warriors x15
Full Command
Spears

2x Skink Skirmishers x10
(blowpipes or javelins? not sure)

Bastiladon
Solar Engine

 

[The Hunted]

Welcome to the forum!

As for the ripping, it's not bad at all!

A Slann is too expensive to be used as a lord in 1000 points. Only 25% maximum on lord choices I'm afraid.
For characters my choice would be:
Scar-vet with some gear. Give him a 1+ armour save and a nice cheapish weapon, that's a solid build at all times.
Skink priest, lore of beasts, level 2, maybe a dispell scroll.

Your core is decent. But your saurus definetaly need more bodies. 15 is very few, even at 1k.
Saurus armed with spears need more bodies than their HW/S counterparts. So try to up them to at least 20 models.
If neccessary, go with 1 larger unit and some extra support.

The skinks are great, 2 units is exactly the amount you want to have in these smallish battles. As for jav and blowpipe:
Blowpipe vs Javelin discussion
That should help you out!

The bastiladon is an excellent unit, especially coupled with a skink priest. Be wary of getting him into a dangerous combat though!

Now I'm not keeping track of the points, but if you still have some left, another supporting unit is never a bad thing.
Terradons, rippers, chameleons or a salamander will be good. A salamander in particular because it can fry the enemies blocks pretty good. And in a pinch, it's cheap enough to redirect with!

Anyways, hope you have a good time on this forum!

The Hunted

 

[CrazedWolf99]

Thanks for all the help much appreciated will work on the list with your tips. Much appreciated!

 

[CrazedWolf99]

Here is new version of list hopefully this is a bit better.
And a question to clarify can Saurus with spears take shields as well?

Skink Priest
Lvl 2
Lore of Beasts

Scar Vet
Biting Blade

x2 Saurus Warriors x20
FC
Spears

x2 Skinks x10
Javs/Shields

Bastiladon
Solar Engine

 

[The Hunted]

Here is new version of list hopefully this is a bit better.
And a question to clarify can Saurus with spears take shields as well?

Skink Priest
Lvl 2
Lore of Beasts

Scar Vet
Biting Blade

x2 Saurus Warriors x20
FC
Spears

x2 Skinks x10
Javs/Shields

Bastiladon
Solar Engine

That looks a lot better! And yes, Saurus armed with spears also get a shield. But they don't get a parry save.
This is a good list to start from. Once you've played some games, you will know yourself what you want to add to your army.
Good luck!

The Hunted

 

[Rettile]

some armour on scar vet?

 

[CrazedWolf99]

I'll try to squeeze in armor for the Scar Vet and one more question, spears v HW/S is there a clear cut better option? Model wise I like both but just not sure which one is more battlefield viable. Thanks for all the help!