Saurus Oldblood

Lord· Lord· 1 model at Ultra size

Lizardmen

Health

4,640

bottom 33% of class

Armour

shield blocks 35% of frontal missiles

top 25% of class

Leadership

bottom 31% of class

Speed

bottom 8% of class

Melee attack

top 46% of class

Melee defence

top 20% of class

Weapon strength

140 base + 290 armour-piercing

430

top 49% of class

Charge bonus

bottom 27% of class

Attributes

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.

Abilities

Cold-BloodedAugment · +16 Leadershipactive
Primal InstinctsAugment · +15% Charge Bonus, +5 Melee Attack…passive
Predatory FighterHex · +25% Speed, +5 Melee Attackpassive
WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive
Foe-SeekerAugment · +25% Charge Speed, +25% Speedactive
Stand Your Ground!Augment (Area) · +24 Melee Defence, +16 Leadershipactive

Saurus Oldblood 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.

Cold One
Cold OneUnlocks at rank 6
- Mount: Cold One
Dark, feral beasts indigenous to Lustria, tempted from their tropical jungles to bear the Lizardmen to battle.
Carnosaur
CarnosaurUnlocks at rank 17
- Mount: Carnosaur
The ultimate jungle hunters, these large, apex predators have terrorised the primordial jungles since the dawn of existence.
Obedience Brings Victory!
Obedience Brings Victory!Unlocks at rank 3
- Character's aura leadership effect: +5
- Leadership aura size: +50%
Orders must be followed and the chain of command honoured; only then will the Great Plan be served.
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.
Honoured Elder
Honoured ElderUnlocks at rank 19
- Upkeep: -5% for Saurus and Cold One units (Lord's army)
- Upkeep: -5% for Temple Guard units (Lord's army)
- Ward save: +5%
- Control: +1 (all provinces)
Those Saurus not lost to war may live to a great age - their long service esteemed and respected by younger Lizardmen hungry for experience.
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.

Blessing of Chotec
Blessing of ChotecUnlocks at rank 9
- Enables flaming attacks
- Construction time: -1 for Province Capital/Settlement buildings (local province)
- Hit points: +10%
"Whilst one brother lives in darkness, the other, his double-twin, exists in light. Behold!"
Blessing of Quetzl
Blessing of QuetzlUnlocks at rank 9
- Upkeep: -20% for Saurus Infantry and Temple Guard units (Lord's army)
- Barrier hit points: +200 for Saurus and Temple Guard (own army)
- Armour: +10
"By your scales be you blessed by the divine protector."
Blessing of Tepok
Blessing of TepokUnlocks at rank 9
- Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +10 (own army)
- Spell resistance: 10% (Lord's army)
- Speed: +10% (Lord's army)
"Brother of Great Tlazcotl, Tepok of the Air shall always be honoured. Let it be done."
Blessing of Huanchi
Blessing of HuanchiUnlocks at rank 9
- Melee attack: +5 when fighting against Dark Elves
- Diplomatic relations: -5 with Dark Elves
- Income from post-battle loot: +20%
- Ambush success chance: +20% (Lord's army)
"Cousin of darkness, Huanchi's priests too shall dwell in twilight."
Blessing of Tlazcotl
Blessing of TlazcotlUnlocks at rank 9
- Corruption: -3 (local province)
- Casualty replenishment rate: +6% (Lord's army)
- Control: +5 (local province)
"The universe resides within his reflective eyes; embrace the coldness of blessed certainty."
Blessing of Itzl
Blessing of ItzlUnlocks at rank 9
- Leadership: +5 for Ancient Salamander, Stegadon, Bastiladon, Coatl, Dread Saurian, Feral Troglodon and Carnosaur units (Lord's army)
- Upkeep: -20% for Ancient Salamander, Stegadon, Bastiladon, Coatl, Dread Saurian, Feral Troglodon and Carnosaur units (Lord's army)
- Leadership: +6 during ambushes (Lord's army)
"Creator-meld of the beast, Itzl be praised!"

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.
Deadly Onslaught
Deadly Onslaught
- Ability: "Deadly Onslaught"
Requires: Wound-Maker, Scarred Veteran, Blade Shield, Expeditious EndeavourThe war is endless. The cycle of charging, clashing, and bloody hand-to-hand fighting is without end. It will never stop.

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.
Iron Disciplinarian
Iron Disciplinarian3 levels
Level 1
- Control: +1 (local province)
Level 2
- Control: +2 (local province)
Level 3
- Control: +3 (local province)
Requires: Route MarcherThis Lord expects utter obedience from the smallfolk, and has little time for insurrections or petty revolts.
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 (Lord's army)
- Local recruitment capacity: +1 (local province)
Requires: Iron Disciplinarian, 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 Saurus Oldblood

3 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	4,640	1	95	75	34	49	52	430	35	1,000	250	`wh2_main_lzd_cha_saurus_old_blood_0`
LizardmenLord	5,228	1	110	75	68	49	52	450	55	1,300	325	`wh2_main_lzd_cha_saurus_old_blood_1`
LizardmenLord	8,560	1	95	75	75	45	44	495	50	2,000	500	`wh2_main_lzd_cha_saurus_old_blood_2`

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.