Christian is decent, but not when he starts as a native hero. Another hero could have brought archers, but he only brings ballistas.
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Actually, I have nothing against starting with Valeska. On a small map, she has a better start than Caitlin, as raw power is more valuable than money. The problem is that a Citadel can also overwhelm Valeska without any bears; all it takes is expert tactics, and that's more likely to happen than not.
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