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So, I'm a long-time Fantasy player who, like many, stopped paying attention the moment it morphed into Age of Sigmar. For the longest time, I've avoided AOS, but now, at a friend's instigation, I am now tempted to give it a whirl. I've put together the following 1000 point Lizardmen...er, Seraphon...list below.

Saurus Sunblood- 120
20 Saurus Warriors- celestite clubs, stardrake icon, wardrum, Alpha Talon- 200
5 Saurus Guard- 100
10 Skinks- meteoric javelins- 80
3 Kroxigor- 180
5 Chameleon Skinks- 120
2 Salamanders- 120
3 Skink Handlers- 40

Total: 960

Thoughts: this is a somewhat ad-hoc list, and I really don't know what I'm doing. I went for the Sunblood because he looks hella mean in combat and I like his Command ability; otherwise, as well, the Slann Starmaster just seems a bit pricey at this points level. I also went for a full unit of 20 Saurus to go for their Cohort ability. Everything else....was chose based on what I have and/or is fully painted.

What I'm wondering, though, is (1) whether or not a cheaper Oldblood would be a better buy; and (2) whether should trade the Saurus Guard for a Skink Priest with Ceremonial Trappings so I can have his magic defence and buffs?

You need some type of ranged shooting. Stegadon, basilidon or fast hitting like the rippers. You need a way to single out supporting characters like mages/vamps who will allow armies to keep summoning back killed models.

Lizzies play well defensively but I havent found a way to be agressive without a firebase support.

Skinks can be very useful for that role. But I agree in that you should get rypperdactils/long range so you can snipe enemy leaders.

Uriels_Flame wrote:You need some type of ranged shooting. Stegadon, basilidon or fast hitting like the rippers. You need a way to single out supporting characters like mages/vamps who will allow armies to keep summoning back killed models.

Lizzies play well defensively but I havent found a way to be agressive without a firebase support.

Lord Kragan wrote:Skinks can be very useful for that role. But I agree in that you should get rypperdactils/long range so you can snipe enemy leaders.

So out of curiosity, are Salamanders not good enough for that role? Also, yes, I figured that my Chameleons could try their hand at character sniping. I suppose I could also try trading something for Ripperdactyls.

Also, out of curiosity, how vital would you say mages are in the game, especially at this low points level?

Lord of Nonsensical Crap wrote:

Uriels_Flame wrote:You need some type of ranged shooting. Stegadon, basilidon or fast hitting like the rippers. You need a way to single out supporting characters like mages/vamps who will allow armies to keep summoning back killed models.

Lizzies play well defensively but I havent found a way to be agressive without a firebase support.

Lord Kragan wrote:Skinks can be very useful for that role. But I agree in that you should get rypperdactils/long range so you can snipe enemy leaders.

So out of curiosity, are Salamanders not good enough for that role? Also, yes, I figured that my Chameleons could try their hand at character sniping. I suppose I could also try trading something for Ripperdactyls.

Also, out of curiosity, how vital would you say mages are in the game, especially at this low points level?

I was thinking on the first unit at hand. Also, I think that they are the cheapest of the lot and they do a decent job at it.


Not really vital, IMO. Aside a few armies (tzeentch/silvaneth/High elves with teclis) magic doesn't play an extremely big role.