Red Crested Skink Chief

Lord· Lord· 1 model at Ultra size

Lizardmen

Health

3,772

bottom 3% of class

Armour

bottom 30% of class

Leadership

bottom 3% of class

Speed

bottom 32% of class

Melee attack

top 34% of class

Melee defence

top 46% of class

Weapon strength

120 base + 220 armour-piercing, +30 vs large

340

bottom 21% of class

Charge bonus

bottom 36% of class

Attributes

Charge Defence vs. Large
When bracing, this unit negates the charge bonus of any large attacker.
Charge Reflection
When bracing, this unit causes additional damage when attacking charging enemies.
Encourage
This unit provides a leadership bonus to nearby allies. Units within range of both the Lord's aura and an encouraging unit will receive the larger of the two bonuses.
Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
Immune to Contact Effects
Entities with this attribute ignore the effects of enemy contact effects such as Poison

Abilities

Focus InstinctsAugment (Area)active
Warrior's CrestAugment · +40 Melee Attack, +24 Melee Defenceactive
Primal InstinctsAugment · +15% Charge Bonus, +5 Melee Attack…passive
Colossal StrikeAugment · +16 Bonus vs. Large, +25% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…active
WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive
Foe-SeekerAugment · +25% Charge Speed, +25% Speedactive
FrenzyAugment · +10% Charge Bonus, +10 Melee Attack…passive

Red Crested Skink Chief skill tree

50 skills, line by line as the game lays them out. Hover a skill for the rank it unlocks at and its effects at each level.

Horned One
Horned OneUnlocks at rank 6
- Mount: Horned One
Very rare and virtually extinct, even in Lustria, the Horned One's preternatural swiftness puts it way ahead of other Cold Ones.
Ripperdactyl
RipperdactylUnlocks at rank 9
- Mount: Ripperdactyl
Unique and terrifying flying reptiles that are just as much a danger to their riders as the enemy!
Ancient Stegadon
Ancient StegadonUnlocks at rank 20
- Mount: Ancient Stegadon
Amongst 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 Lizard
Agility of the LizardUnlocks at rank 7
- Missile resistance: 10%
Lizardmen can move with deceptive speed and agility when they have to.
Protection of the Old Ones
Protection of the Old OnesUnlocks at rank 7
- 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 Renown
Soldiers of Renown3 levels
Level 1
- Regiments of Renown army capacity: +1 (own army)
Level 2
- Regiments of Renown army capacity: +2 (own army)
Level 3
- Regiments of Renown army capacity: +3 (own army)
Their renown shall further elevate the one under whose command they march.
Immortality
ImmortalityUnlocks at rank 19
- This Lord will be wounded instead of killed in battle
Who wants to live forever? As it turns out, most beings wouldn't say no…
Mentor
Mentor3 levels
Level 1
- Character experience gain: +20% (Heroes in Lord's army)
- Character will share +15% of experience earned between all other active Lords
Level 2
- Character experience gain: +35% (Heroes in Lord's army)
- Character will share +30% of experience earned between all other active Lords
Level 3
- Character experience gain: +50% (Heroes in Lord's army)
- Character will share +50% of experience earned between all other active Lords
Having learned much in their long years of service, this character now turns their attention to training others.

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wh2_dlc12_skill_lzd_red_crested_skink_chief_warriors_crestUnlocks at rank 11
- Ability: "Warrior's Crest"
It's not just for decoration, you know!
Jungle Patrol
Jungle Patrol
- Campaign movement range: +5%
- Casualties captured post-battle: +10%
- Casualty replenishment rate: +5% (Lord's army)
Requires: wh2_dlc12_skill_lzd_red_crested_skink_chief_warriors_crestThe Lizardmen’s habitat and eco-system shall be guarded against attack from without… and below!
Dextrous Warrior
Dextrous Warrior
- Missile 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: +10
Requires: wh2_dlc12_skill_lzd_red_crested_skink_chief_warriors_crestSo deft and agile is this one, they’ve almost reached Saurus levels of battle prowess.
Temple Builder
Temple Builder
- Corruption: -2 (local province)
- Construction cost: -15% for all buildings (local province)
- Control: +4 (local province)
Requires: wh2_dlc12_skill_lzd_red_crested_skink_chief_warriors_crestLustria’s temple-cities contain many fine structures dedicated to the Old Ones that stand in service of the Great Plan.
Beast Tamer
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: Jungle Patrol, Dextrous Warrior, Temple BuilderIf you know the way, almost any beast can be tamed and set to one’s will.
Skink Leader
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: Jungle Patrol, Dextrous Warrior, Temple BuilderWith the correct leadership, the Lizardmen’s traditional workers and artisans can be trained to fight effectively.
Spawn-Brothers
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: Jungle Patrol, Dextrous Warrior, Temple BuilderSkinks spawned from the same pool are connected, strengthening and supporting each other in battle by their presence.

Predatory Fighter
Predatory Fighter
- Charge bonus: +5
- Weapon strength: +10%
Of course, those who live to kill must also kill to live...
Enforcer of Order
Enforcer of Order2 levels
Level 1
- Weapon strength: +5% when fighting against Greenskins, Skaven, Dark Elves, Beastmen, Warriors of Chaos, Daemons of Chaos, Chaos Dwarfs and Norsca
- Weapon strength: +2%
Level 2
- Weapon strength: +10% when fighting against Greenskins, Skaven, Dark Elves, Beastmen, Warriors of Chaos, Daemons of Chaos, Chaos Dwarfs and Norsca
- Weapon 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-Skinned
Thick-Skinned2 levels
Level 1
- Armour: +7
Level 2
- Armour: +15
Requires: 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 Master
Blade Master2 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +6
Level 2
- Melee attack: +12
Requires: Predatory FighterThis warrior is one with their blade; it is an extension of their will, making them a worthy foe in combat.
Indomitable
Indomitable2 levels
Level 1
- Leadership: +6
Level 2
- Leadership: +12
Requires: Predatory FighterThe iron will and indomitable presence of this leader ensures their followers remain steadfast when facing peril.
Foe-Seeker
Foe-Seeker
- Ability: "Foe-Seeker"
Requires: 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-Maker
Wound-Maker2 levels
Level 1
- Weapon strength: +10%
Level 2
- Weapon 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 Veteran
Scarred Veteran2 levels
Level 1
- Hit points: +7%
Level 2
- Hit 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 Shield
Blade Shield2 levels
Level 1
- Melee defence: +6
Level 2
- Melee defence: +12
Requires: Foe-SeekerA blade that sings in defence will not let its wielder be penetrated.
Expeditious Endeavour
Expeditious Endeavour2 levels
Level 1
- Speed: +7%
Level 2
- Speed: +15%
Requires: Foe-SeekerWhat the enemy cannot see, it cannot hit. What the enemy cannot see, it cannot survive.
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Requires: Wound-Maker, Scarred Veteran, Blade Shield, Expeditious Endeavour

Inspiring Presence
Inspiring Presence
- Unit experience gain per turn: +75 (Lord's army)
- Character's aura leadership effect: +5
There are Lords that radiate power, confidence and fear, inspiring their followers to great or terrible acts.
Proud Warrior
Proud Warrior3 levels
Level 1
- Melee 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 3
- Armour: +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.
Skirmisher
Skirmisher3 levels
Level 1
- Missile 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 2
- Melee 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 3
- Melee 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 Rider
Swift Rider3 levels
Level 1
- Speed: +5% for Terradon Riders, Ripperdactyl Riders, Coatl and Cold One units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Missile 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 3
- Missile 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 Guardian
Sacred Guardian3 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +4 for Kroxigor, Sacred Kroxigor and Temple Guard units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Melee 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 3
- Melee 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 Leader
Hunt Leader3 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +4 for Feral Carnosaur and Dread Saurian units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Melee 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 3
- Melee 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 Driver
Beast Driver3 levels
Level 1
- Missile 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 2
- Melee 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 3
- Melee 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!
Rally!
- Ability: "Rally!"
Requires: Proud Warrior, Skirmisher, Swift Rider, Sacred Guardian, Hunt Leader, Beast Driver
Jungle Dominion
Jungle Dominion
- Armour: +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-Kin
Spawn-Kin
- Leadership: +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 Bound
Soul Bound
- Melee 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.
Epicentrist
Epicentrist
- Armour: +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!
Stand Your Ground!
- Replaces: "Rally!"
- Ability: "Stand Your Ground!"
Requires: Jungle Dominion, Spawn-Kin, Soul Bound, Epicentrist

Route Marcher
Route Marcher
- Campaign movement range: +5%
Those who know the land and its secrets will travel faster and further than the foes who don't.
Spawned of Itza
Spawned of Itza3 levels
Level 1
- Horde growth: +1 (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Horde growth: +3 (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Horde growth: +5 (Lord's army)
Requires: Route MarcherA Lord from the Lizardmen's hallowed First City can summon his spawn-kin to battle in Lustria's defence.
Fervent
Fervent3 levels
Level 1
- Corruption: -1 (local province)
Level 2
- Corruption: -2 (local province)
Level 3
- Corruption: -3 (local province)
Requires: Route MarcherThrough our acts, the gods will cleanse the lands.
Bonded Service
Bonded Service3 levels
Level 1
- Recruitment cost: -5% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Recruitment cost: -10% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Recruitment cost: -15% (Lord's army)
Requires: Route MarcherThe Lords rule, the peasants toil. Nothing has changed in over a thousand years.
Ancient Cunning
Ancient Cunning3 levels
Level 1
- Ambush success chance: +6% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Ambush success chance: +16% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Ambush success chance: +30% (Lord's army)
Requires: Route MarcherSuch long-lived creatures develop a level of guile that mortals cannot match.
Draftmaster
Draftmaster
- Recruit rank: +1 for all units
- Global recruitment capacity: +1
Requires: Spawned of Itza, Fervent, Bonded Service, Ancient CunningSomeone has to ensure the numbers and quality of recruits remain high.
Lightning Strike
Lightning Strike3 levels
Level 1
- Enemy 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 penalty
Level 2
- Enemy 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 penalty
Level 3
- Enemy 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 present
Requires: Draftmaster"The time to strike is now!"
Geomantic Sustenance
Geomantic Sustenance3 levels
Level 1
- Upkeep: -3% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Upkeep: -6% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Upkeep: -9% (Lord's army)
Requires: DraftmasterThe power generated by the overarching Geomantic Web can also be used to nourish the Saurus on the march.
Wary
Wary3 levels
Level 1
- Enemy Hero action success chance: -3%
- Ambush defence chance: +8% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Enemy Hero action success chance: -8%
- Ambush defence chance: +16% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Enemy 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 Jungle
Gifts of the Jungle3 levels
Level 1
- Casualty replenishment rate: +2% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Casualty replenishment rate: +4% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Casualty 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 & Feared
Renowned & Feared
- Enemy Hero action success chance: -10%
- Hero self-defence: +25% chance of wounding aggressors
- Campaign movement range: +5%
- Recruit rank: +1 for all units (Lord's army)
- Upkeep: -8% (Lord's army)
Requires: 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.

Every version of Red Crested Skink Chief

4 units share this name (mounts, race versions, renown or faction variants). Differences from the first row are highlighted.

Version	HP	Models	Armour	Lead.	Speed	MA	MD	WS	Charge	Cost	Upkeep	Unit key
LizardmenLord	3,772	1	50	65	46	55	45	340	40	1,000	163	`wh2_dlc12_lzd_cha_skink_chief_red_crested_0`
LizardmenLord	4,380	1	80	65	78	55	45	380	65	1,050	262	`wh2_dlc12_lzd_cha_skink_chief_red_crested_1`
LizardmenLord	4,380	1	50	65	90	55	45	400	55	1,150	287	`wh2_dlc12_lzd_cha_skink_chief_red_crested_2`
LizardmenLord	9,896	1	130	75	50	26	32	480	70	2,200	550	`wh2_dlc12_lzd_cha_skink_chief_red_crested_3`

Who can field it

Hexoatl

Where these numbers come from

Read from the game's database tables for patch 9.0 (main_units, land_units, battle_entities, melee_weapons, projectiles…) as published in the WH3-Dump export (commit 8a4f7e64). Formulas that turn table values into card values are checked against known units before they are shown — how we verify.