Lizard Tier list

## Overview

The Lizard guild has been around since the Permian and has a very long history when it comes to builds.

One time a lizard evolved to have more aquatic traits, and it evolved to one of the most overpowered builds of all time, the mosasaurs. It could even bring down a sauropod, something many builds could not do. However, the build got banned after the meteor that 65 million years ago hit, which forced the lizards to change into other traits.

Because of the Lizard's modest base stats, most have been allowed to gain entirely unique abilities, such as walking on water, detaching tails, eye lasers made out of blood, membrane wings color change, and the ability to walk on surfaces without falling off. However, the extra abilities barely make the Lizards better because they still get killed a lot by builds with higher weight classes.

Few Lizards are viable in the current meta except for Monitor Lizards. Monitor Lizards, unlike most Lizards, spec into high base stats instead of abilities. This allows them to make an otherwise below-average build overpowered. The highest-ranked Monitor lizard, the Komodo Dragon, has even been compared to Dinosaurs.

## The Tier list

### F tier

No modern lizard build is in F tier probably because of the egg ability, which makes them different from the Amphibian player base, which needs to lay eggs in the water to not die from dehydration.

## D tier

### Skink

First, in D tier, We have the skink. These guys are pretty pathetic, and their only defense is burrowing and autotomy(dropping your tail). Autotomy isn’t the best defense since even though it gives you a quick getaway, it lowers the user's hp, and it isn’t a 100 percent getaway.

### Basilisk Lizard

The basilisk is a lizard that can run on water. This ability puts them on the surface of the water and restricts them to the water's edge, so it is pretty self hindering. Not only that, but the move doesn't protect them from aerial or aquatic or even semi-aquatic builds, which is pretty much the whole entire server where they live.

## C tier

### Gecko

First is the gecko. The gecko's cling pads allow it to climb any surface, Which can be used to find loot, escape less adept climbers, and avoid falling during arboreal combat. They are held back because they had to sacrifice using their tails for autotomy or tail whip to get this. They are also a support build, meaning they can get protected by other builds, but they have little to no opportunities.

### Anole

Next is the anole. The anole is not as versatile in the surfaces it can climb as the gecko, but is a fast climber, its arboreal speed rivaling that of the squirrel. They also have an intimidating dewlap ability, but since they have low hp, low defence, and just one ability, it has to go into C tier.

### Gila Monster

The Gila monster is one of the tankiest lizard builds and has a mildly venomous bite, which makes them relatively dangerous in close combat. However, the Gila monster is extremely slow-moving, which makes it difficult for them to chase down a target or flee from a fight. Its defensive combat options aren't too diverse as it lacks a long, whip-like tail. Due to its venomous bite though, it's not low-tier. Lastly, most people confuse the Gila monster with monitor lizards and Komodo Dragons, and this build is no high-tier.

## B tier

### Chameleon

Here we have the chameleon. These guys have a tether grab tongue, which allows them to strike at prey from a distance. They also have the color change ability, which not only camouflages the chameleon, but if they are detected, they can switch to intimidation colours. However, they paid the price for two excellent abilities with their terrible base stats.

### Iguana

Also in B tier is the iguana. I won't talk about them here because tierzoo has a video called 'are iguanas op.'

## A tier

### Tegu

In A tier, we have the tegu. Recently, it has destabilised the local meta and has become a serious contender on the tier list, and it's because of their great base stats. They have similar base stats to the iguana, but with more defense at the cost of mobility. They also have a higher intelligence stat than most reptiles, which allows them to be decent support builds and makes them good at outsmarting other builds. They are versatile because they spec into omnivory, meaning they don't have to PVP to level up. Unfortunately, they did spec into autotomy, which means that they're not S tier.

## S tier

### Monitor Lizard

Monitor lizards are S tier because they have great base stats, similar to the tegu. They also have a powerful tail whip, similar to the iguana. Some monitor lizards have a venomous bite, which is rare in the reptile faction. They can swim efficiently and climb surfaces, though they aren't as quick as the marine iguana or the gecko in these departments. Also, their high defense allows them to tank hits and makes it easier to commit to an attack. Lastly, they didn't spec into autotomy, as they recognise that their tails are an invaluable weapon that shouldn't be sacrificed (side note: autotomy costs evolution points that could've been spent on base stats).