Red Crested Skink Chief (Legendary) skill planner
Lizardmen50 skills, line by line as the game lays them out. Click or tap a skill to put a point in it; right-click or long-press takes one back. Skills that need others first stay grey until they have them; the rank counter shows the rank a character needs for the build (one point per rank, up to 50).
Rank 1 / 500 skill points spent
- Horned OneUnlocks at rank 7
Mount: Horned OneVery rare and virtually extinct, even in Lustria, the Horned One's preternatural swiftness puts it way ahead of other Cold Ones. - RipperdactylUnlocks at rank 10Mount: RipperdactylUnique and terrifying flying reptiles that are just as much a danger to their riders as the enemy!
- Ancient StegadonUnlocks at rank 21Mount: Ancient StegadonAmongst the largest and most ferocious of their race, the eldest Stegadons have thicker hide and larger horns than others of their kind.
- Agility of the LizardUnlocks at rank 8
Missile resistance: 10%Lizardmen can move with deceptive speed and agility when they have to. - Protection of the Old OnesUnlocks at rank 8
Spell resistance: 10%Across the gulf of space, the serene Potec has shared the secrets of time so that the Lizardmen may protect themselves against supernatural attack. - Soldiers of RenownUnlocks at rank 10 · 3 levelsLevel 1 · free at rank 10
Regiments of Renown army capacity: +1 (own army)Level 2 · free at rank 20Regiments of Renown army capacity: +2 (own army)Level 3 · free at rank 30Regiments of Renown army capacity: +3 (own army)Their renown shall further elevate the one under whose command they march. - ImmortalityUnlocks at rank 20 · Starting skill
This Lord will be wounded instead of killed in battleWho wants to live forever? As it turns out, most beings wouldn't say no… - MentorUnlocks at rank 30 · 3 levelsLevel 1
Character experience gain: +20% (Heroes in Lord's army)Character will share +15% of experience earned between all other active LordsLevel 2 · rank 40Character experience gain: +35% (Heroes in Lord's army)Character will share +30% of experience earned between all other active LordsLevel 3 · rank 50Character experience gain: +50% (Heroes in Lord's army)Character will share +50% of experience earned between all other active LordsHaving learned much in their long years of service, this character now turns their attention to training others.
- wh2_dlc12_skill_lzd_red_crested_skink_chief_warriors_crestUnlocks at rank 12
Ability: "Warrior's Crest"It's not just for decoration, you know! - Jungle Patrol
Campaign movement range: +5%
Casualties captured post-battle: +10%
Casualty replenishment rate: +5% (Lord's army)Requires all: wh2_dlc12_skill_lzd_red_crested_skink_chief_warriors_crestNot with: Dextrous Warrior, Temple BuilderThe Lizardmen’s habitat and eco-system shall be guarded against attack from without… and below! - Dextrous WarriorMissile resistance: 10% for Skink, Chameleon Skink and Red Crested Skink units (Lord's army)
Speed: +10% for Skink, Chameleon Skink and Red Crested Skink units (Lord's army)
Melee defence: +10Requires all: wh2_dlc12_skill_lzd_red_crested_skink_chief_warriors_crestNot with: Jungle Patrol, Temple BuilderSo deft and agile is this one, they’ve almost reached Saurus levels of battle prowess. - Temple Builder
Corruption: -2 (local province)
Construction cost: -15% for all buildings (local province)
Control: +4 (local province)Requires all: wh2_dlc12_skill_lzd_red_crested_skink_chief_warriors_crestNot with: Jungle Patrol, Dextrous WarriorLustria’s temple-cities contain many fine structures dedicated to the Old Ones that stand in service of the Great Plan. - Beast Tamer
Charge bonus: +15 for Cold One, Ripperdactyl and Terradon Riders units (Lord's army)Recruit rank: +1 for Cold One, Ripperdactyl and Terradon Riders units (Lord's army)
Upkeep: -20% for Cold One, Ripperdactyl and Terradon Riders units (Lord's army)Requires 1 of: Jungle Patrol, Dextrous Warrior, Temple BuilderNot with: Skink Leader, Spawn-BrothersIf you know the way, almost any beast can be tamed and set to one’s will. - Skink Leader
Leadership: +4 for Skink, Chameleon Skink and Red Crested Skink units (Lord's army)
Melee defence: +10 for Skink, Chameleon Skink, Chameleon Stalker and Red Crested Skink units (Lord's army)
Missile strength: +10% for Skink, Chameleon Skink and Chameleon Stalker units (Lord's army)Requires 1 of: Jungle Patrol, Dextrous Warrior, Temple BuilderNot with: Beast Tamer, Spawn-BrothersWith the correct leadership, the Lizardmen’s traditional workers and artisans can be trained to fight effectively. - Spawn-Brothers
Melee attack: +10 for Lords and embedded Heroes (Lord's army)Melee defence: +10 for Lords and embedded Heroes (Lord's army)Requires 1 of: Jungle Patrol, Dextrous Warrior, Temple BuilderNot with: Beast Tamer, Skink LeaderSkinks spawned from the same pool are connected, strengthening and supporting each other in battle by their presence.
- Predatory Fighter
Charge bonus: +5
Weapon strength: +10%Of course, those who live to kill must also kill to live... - Enforcer of Order2 levelsLevel 1Weapon strength: +5% when fighting against Greenskins, Skaven, Dark Elves, Beastmen, Warriors of Chaos, Daemons of Chaos, Chaos Dwarfs and NorscaWeapon strength: +2%Level 2Weapon strength: +10% when fighting against Greenskins, Skaven, Dark Elves, Beastmen, Warriors of Chaos, Daemons of Chaos, Chaos Dwarfs and NorscaWeapon strength: +5%Requires: Predatory FighterThe Plan *will* be observed, even if every member of the younger races has to die to achieve the Old Ones' goals.
- Thick-Skinned2 levelsLevel 1
Armour: +7Level 2Armour: +15Requires: Predatory FighterCreatures with tough hides or some kind of natural armour are tough nuts to crack - even a powerful attack may fall foul of their thick-skin. - Blade Master2 levelsLevel 1
Melee attack: +6Level 2Melee attack: +12Requires: Predatory FighterThis warrior is one with their blade; it is an extension of their will, making them a worthy foe in combat. - Indomitable2 levelsLevel 1
Leadership: +6Level 2Leadership: +12Requires: Predatory FighterThe iron will and indomitable presence of this leader ensures their followers remain steadfast when facing peril. - Foe-SeekerAbility: "Foe-Seeker"Requires all: Enforcer of Order, Thick-Skinned, Blade Master, IndomitableFrom one bloodied, lifeless corpse to the next, this one is always looking for the next adversary to best.
- Wound-Maker2 levelsLevel 1Weapon strength: +10%Level 2Weapon strength: +20%Requires: Foe-SeekerSuch is their power and ferocity, a wound-maker will ravage the foe, cutting and pulverising until there is only one exit - death.
- Scarred Veteran2 levelsLevel 1
Hit points: +7%Level 2Hit points: +15%Requires: Foe-SeekerThe scars on this storied warrior reveal a veteran of many battles, a being not easy to kill and one worthy of respect and fear. - Blade Shield2 levelsLevel 1Melee defence: +6Level 2Melee defence: +12Requires: Foe-SeekerA blade that sings in defence will not let its wielder be penetrated.
- Expeditious Endeavour2 levelsLevel 1
Speed: +7%Level 2Speed: +15%Requires: Foe-SeekerWhat the enemy cannot see, it cannot hit. What the enemy cannot see, it cannot survive. - wh3_dlc24_skill_all_all_self_colossal_strikeAbility: ""Requires all: Wound-Maker, Scarred Veteran, Blade Shield, Expeditious Endeavour
- Inspiring PresenceUnit experience gain per turn: +75 (Lord's army)Character's aura leadership effect: +5There are Lords that radiate power, confidence and fear, inspiring their followers to great or terrible acts.
- Proud Warrior3 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +4 for Saurus units (Lord's army)Level 2
Armour: +3 for Saurus units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +4 for Saurus units (Lord's army)Level 3Armour: +6 for Saurus units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +6 for Saurus units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceA long-serving member of an ancient, honourable tradition. - Skirmisher3 levelsLevel 1Missile strength: +6% for Salamander and Razordon Hunting Pack units (Lord's army)
Weapon strength: +6% for Salamander and Razordon Hunting Pack units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +4% for Skink, Chameleon Skink and Chameleon Stalker units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +6% for Skink, Chameleon Skink, Chameleon Stalker and Red Crested Skink units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee defence: +4 for Salamander and Razordon Hunting Pack units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +6% for Salamander and Razordon Hunting Pack units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +9% for Salamander and Razordon Hunting Pack units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +4 for Skink, Chameleon Skink, Chameleon Stalker and Red Crested Skink units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +6% for Skink, Chameleon Skink and Chameleon Stalker units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +9% for Skink, Chameleon Skink, Chameleon Stalker and Red Crested Skink units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee defence: +6 for Salamander and Razordon Hunting Pack units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +8% for Salamander and Razordon Hunting Pack units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Salamander and Razordon Hunting Pack units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for Skink, Chameleon Skink, Chameleon Stalker and Red Crested Skink units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +8% for Skink, Chameleon Skink and Chameleon Stalker units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Skink, Chameleon Skink, Chameleon Stalker and Red Crested Skink units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceThis seasoned warrior understands irregular combat perfectly: when to attack, when to hold back, when to withdraw behind heavier lines. - Swift Rider3 levelsLevel 1Speed: +5% for Terradon Riders, Ripperdactyl Riders, Coatl and Cold One units (Lord's army)Level 2Missile strength: +6% for Terradon Riders units (Lord's army)Speed: +7% for Terradon Riders, Ripperdactyl Riders, Coatl and Cold One units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +6% for Terradon Riders, Ripperdactyl Riders, Coatl and Cold One units (Lord's army)Level 3Missile strength: +8% for Terradon Riders units (Lord's army)Speed: +10% for Terradon Riders, Ripperdactyl Riders, Coatl and Cold One units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +8% for Terradon Riders, Ripperdactyl Riders, Coatl and Cold One units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceOnly the finest beast riders can hang on whilst their mounts crash through the jungle undergrowth or smash through the foe's ranks.
- Sacred Guardian3 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +4 for Kroxigor, Sacred Kroxigor and Temple Guard units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee attack: +4 for Kroxigor, Sacred Kroxigor and Temple Guard units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +4 for Kroxigor, Sacred Kroxigor and Temple Guard units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +6 for Kroxigor, Sacred Kroxigor and Temple Guard units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for Kroxigor, Sacred Kroxigor and Temple Guard units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceIt is a great honour to direct the elite warriors who protect the Plan from calamity.
- Hunt Leader3 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +4 for Feral Carnosaur and Dread Saurian units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee attack: +6 for Feral Carnosaur and Dread Saurian units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +9% for Feral Carnosaur and Dread Saurian units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +8 for Feral Carnosaur and Dread Saurian units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Feral Carnosaur and Dread Saurian units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceThe most intelligent hunter tends to move swiftly up the chain of command.
- Beast Driver3 levelsLevel 1Missile strength: +4% for Stegadon, Feral Troglodon, Ancient Salamander and Bastiladon units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +6% for Stegadon, Feral Troglodon, Ancient Salamander and Bastiladon units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee defence: +4 for Stegadon, Feral Troglodon, Ancient Salamander and Bastiladon units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +6% for Stegadon, Feral Troglodon, Ancient Salamander and Bastiladon units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +9% for Stegadon, Feral Troglodon, Ancient Salamander and Bastiladon units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee defence: +6 for Stegadon, Feral Troglodon, Ancient Salamander and Bastiladon units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +8% for Stegadon, Feral Troglodon, Ancient Salamander and Bastiladon units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Stegadon, Feral Troglodon, Ancient Salamander and Bastiladon units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceThe largest, most aggressive creatures - usually the oldest bulls of the herd - must be directed, lest their independent spirit lead them astray.
- Rally!Ability: "Rally!"Requires all: Proud Warrior, Skirmisher, Swift Rider, Sacred Guardian, Hunt Leader, Beast Driver
- Jungle DominionArmour: +10 for Saurus and Temple Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Spell resistance: 15% for Saurus and Temple Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Saurus and Temple Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!The unforgiving law of the jungle is most clear on matters of ascendancy.
- Spawn-KinLeadership: +5 for Skinks, Chameleon Skinks, Red Crested Skinks, Salamander and Razordon Hunting Packs, Kroxigor and Sacred Kroxigor units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee defence: +5 for Skinks, Chameleon Skinks, Red Crested Skinks, Salamander and Razordon Hunting Packs, Kroxigor and Sacred Kroxigor units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 15% for Skinks, Chameleon Skinks, Red Crested Skinks, Salamander and Razordon Hunting Packs, Kroxigor and Sacred Kroxigor units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!Braves who emerge from the same spawning often share a deep connection – a bond which provides considerable advantages in battle.
- Soul BoundMelee attack: +5 for Cold One, Terradon Riders, Ripperdactyl Riders, and Coatl units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee defence: +5 for Cold One, Terradon Riders, Ripperdactyl Riders, and Coatl units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 15% for Cold One, Terradon Riders, Ripperdactyl Riders, and Coatl units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!Mount and rider, together as one at their very cores. Indivisible.
- EpicentristArmour: +10 for Ancient Salamander, Bastiladon, Stegadon, Feral Carnosaur, Feral Troglodon and Dread Saurian units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Charge bonus: +12 for Ancient Salamander, Bastiladon, Stegadon, Feral Carnosaur, Feral Troglodon and Dread Saurian units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Leadership: +5 for Ancient Salamander, Bastiladon, Stegadon, Feral Carnosaur, Feral Troglodon and Dread Saurian units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!You need to be at the very centre of this pack of furious monsters to have the minutest chance of controlling their rage. Good luck!
- Stand Your Ground!Replaces: "Rally!"Ability: "Stand Your Ground!"Requires 1 of: Jungle Dominion, Spawn-Kin, Soul Bound, Epicentrist
- Route MarcherCampaign movement range: +5%Those who know the land and its secrets will travel faster and further than the foes who don't.
- Iron Disciplinarian3 levelsLevel 1Control: +1 (local province)Level 2Control: +2 (local province)Level 3Control: +3 (local province)Requires: Route MarcherThis Lord expects utter obedience from the smallfolk, and has little time for insurrections or petty revolts.
- Fervent3 levelsLevel 1Corruption: -1 (local province)Level 2Corruption: -2 (local province)Level 3Corruption: -3 (local province)Requires: Route MarcherThrough our acts, the gods will cleanse the lands.
- Bonded Service3 levelsLevel 1Recruitment cost: -5% (Lord's army)Level 2Recruitment cost: -10% (Lord's army)Level 3Recruitment cost: -15% (Lord's army)Requires: Route MarcherThe Lords rule, the peasants toil. Nothing has changed in over a thousand years.
- Ancient Cunning3 levelsLevel 1
Ambush success chance: +6% (Lord's army)Level 2Ambush success chance: +16% (Lord's army)Level 3Ambush success chance: +30% (Lord's army)Requires: Route MarcherSuch long-lived creatures develop a level of guile that mortals cannot match. - DraftmasterRecruit rank: +1 for all units (Lord's army)
Local recruitment capacity: +1 (local province)Requires all: Iron Disciplinarian, Fervent, Bonded Service, Ancient CunningSomeone has to ensure the numbers and quality of recruits remain high. - Lightning Strike3 levelsLevel 1Enemy battle reinforcement time: +25%Battle reinforcement time: -10%Reinforcements supporting this army can have their arrival point adjusted by +250 metres without incurring any time penaltyLevel 2Enemy battle reinforcement time: +50%Battle reinforcement time: -20%Reinforcements supporting this army can have their arrival point adjusted by +600 metres without incurring any time penaltyLevel 3Enemy battle reinforcement time: +50%Battle reinforcement time: -30%Reinforcements supporting this army can have their arrival point adjusted by +1000 metres without incurring any time penalty
Enables lightning strike battles when reinforcements are presentRequires: Draftmaster"The time to strike is now!" - Geomantic Sustenance3 levelsLevel 1Upkeep: -3% (Lord's army)Level 2Upkeep: -6% (Lord's army)Level 3Upkeep: -9% (Lord's army)Requires: DraftmasterThe power generated by the overarching Geomantic Web can also be used to nourish the Saurus on the march.
- Wary3 levelsLevel 1
Enemy Hero action success chance: -3%Ambush defence chance: +8% (Lord's army)Level 2Enemy Hero action success chance: -8%Ambush defence chance: +16% (Lord's army)Level 3Enemy Hero action success chance: -15%Ambush defence chance: +30% (Lord's army)Requires: DraftmasterThis warrior has been ambushed previously and got themselves and many of their compatriots away safely. Such things make one naturally suspicious. - Gifts of the Jungle3 levelsLevel 1Casualty replenishment rate: +2% (Lord's army)Level 2Casualty replenishment rate: +4% (Lord's army)Level 3Casualty replenishment rate: +6% (Lord's army)Requires: DraftmasterLife in the jungle means knowing the difference between which flora can heal and what, if ingested, will kill you.
- Renowned & FearedEnemy Hero action success chance: -10%Hero self-defence: +25% chance of wounding aggressorsCampaign movement range: +5%Recruit rank: +1 for all units (Lord's army)Upkeep: -8% (Lord's army)Requires all: Lightning Strike, Geomantic Sustenance, Wary, Gifts of the JungleThis Lord's many deeds - both on and off the battlefield - have brought them renown among their allies and made them feared by their enemies.
All effects of this build
- This Lord will be wounded instead of killed in battle
Like lines are added up; a skill counts at the highest level taken (each level lists its totals). Army of Renown fills itself in at its ranks.
Also in the game with this unit: Red Crested Skink Chief, Red Crested Skink Chief (Horde).
Source: character_skill_node_sets, character_skill_nodes, character_skill_node_links (REQUIRED and SUBSET_REQUIRED), character_skill_level_details, character_skills_to_level_reached_criterias, character_skill_nodes_skill_locks and character_experience_skill_tiers, patch 9.0, via the WH3-Dump export. The general tree only: faction and campaign variants of a tree are not included.