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I never played Warhammer Fantasy before and im thinking about starting an army for fun. The 4 armies i like are the ones in the title. I did research and decided i like those armies.

I like Bretonnia because theyre all knights. Note i have no idea how they play.
I like Vampire Counts because i heard they're fun to play and the models look cool. Note i have no idea how they play.
I like Tomb Kings because i like the idea of a horde army that can come back to life. Note i have no idea how they play.
I like the Lizardmen because of their Dinosuars and i heard the T-rex thing they got can wipe out regiments (Squads?) of people. Note i have no idea how they play.

Note i havent ever even held ANY of the army books. I just read stuff online. Do you agree with the armies i choose, would you choose something esle? PLEASE base your answers on the gameplay of each army, leave all bais out of the answer. Please tell me why you choose what you did or why you agree/disagree with my choices and tell me how they play on the table. (Strengths/Weakens) Would you suggest a different army for a begginer/noob.

Thank you.

VC, like TK, also have hordes that can be res'd. Since it has two things you listed, that's what I voted for.

But I suppose it comes down to what do you like most? Knights? Undead hordes that can resurrect? Or big dinosaurs?

As for what's more "noob friendly", I'd probably have to say Lizardmen. They are about to get a new book in just a day or 2, so that may change. But TK/VC are definitely more "advanced" I'd say due to how fragile they are. Brets as well as they require more intricate movement and charging and such since they're mostly knights and knights aren't that powerful in 8th Ed, and you'll probably have to sacrifice going first every game (for their prayer).

I voted Lizardmen, because it's a book that does all things without adding too many mechanics to the game, and it's getting redone, so it will be fairly balanced.

I choose lizards because they are a combination of beautiful models, versatile rules Straightforward tactics.


Keep Calm and smash peoples brains in. (because it the old ones plan.)

I have just started to collect lizards my first WHFB army. I am loving them. Would recommend as a first army. Cant wait for the new models.

Is only mild Bias! Just more of a recommendation from someone new to the hobby.

Even though I play Bretonnia I think I will throw my vote in for the Lizards for a new player. Beautiful models, new army book, and what should be a fairly balanced book. I really enjoy my Brets, but painting each individual knight different is a pain in the ass lol.

Thanks everybody. Im going with lizardmen for sure!