Orcs – discussion about the race.

because it’s unlikely that anyone will develop magic skills for a ranger hero, and by the time he casts something, the battle will already be in full swing, and it might be too late.

I’ll highlight this line separately. MAGIC DOESN’T WORK ON MASS SPELLS!!!!!! THEY ARE ALWAYS CAST WITH A 50% DISCOUNT ON THE ATTACK TURN (sorry for the caps, I’m just tired of such statements). So, the hero will clearly use the Orcish ability more often.

And besides, why light?? How about Orcs getting three meteors on their heads with a magic power of 30? Fury is simply excellent for reducing initiative. Hero Wing and no 50/50 chance of who goes first. Or Dirael and three Hives under her troops, which wonderfully removes units on the attack turn; they might not even get to move at all. Does level 7 lose out? Are you kidding? Compare their initiative, and you’ll understand that the Orcs will miss the first attack completely. Dryads on three, dracols, archers... In general, there are many opportunities. And I’ll repeat once again, there will be no questions about who goes first with Wing.

In general, there are many options for “what to counter with.” The main thing is to think with your head.