Tactics for complex battles.

There we go! In 3 it was simpler. As I said, you can develop there even with a random layout, which has already become a tradition for me. I just wanted to be a more or less universal player.

If we are talking about SoD, the choice of main hero for any race was even more limited than in 5, if playing against a human. Against the computer, of course, many liberties were allowed, because it was infinitely stupid.

So in 5 on difficulty the hero is key — the choice of starting hero, right?

Maybe the tactic of splitting squads into 1 unit per stack + one large stack for finishing off just doesn't work in 5. In 3 there were almost no problems...

In 5 the computer became many times smarter, and the significance of lower-tier troops is much higher. The AI isn't always fooled by single units, and for some time now it has started ignoring gated troops, etc. That is why problems with random heroes are much higher than in 3, but the choice is still broader.

And a question immediately came up: can you kill 36 (3*12) Dryads with a level 2 hero Nibros with 19 Imps, 10 Demons and a Ballista. Or a level 2 spec hero for Champions 47 Crossbowmen + 14 Archers + Ballista.

Perhaps with perfect starts on the ATB scale, morale, Machine Basics and +1 attack from the first battle upgrade it's playable, but in a real game you definitely shouldn't even try; Dryads will first use magic to hit Imps and Archers — the fat stacks, not the single units. And no other way.

2Erganor
Is this based on experience playing against the computer?
HAVEN: Ellaine as main? Never, only stay as a support in the Castle. As a starter also never. But you forgot Miv for nothing; for many end-games she's simply a beast.
SYLVAN: Dirael is a very viable hero, and Ossir too. Wingael was nerfed, but is still cool.
DUNGEON: You forgot Letos, Letos. It's not for nothing that he currently leads in leveling speed tests among all the dark pointy-ears. Vaishan and Sinitar are also worthy choices. Many suddenly gave up on Erin and Iranna.
ACADEMY: The champion there is Hafiz. Nura and Ora. Nazir is a solid mid-tier, although sometimes very strong.
NECROPOLIS: Kaspar, Zoltan (easily gets the mark and extra knowledge). On large maps you can level up Deidra, but not as a starter.