Your favorite Fortress hero.

No matter how many times I play as Dwarves, it never felt particularly easy to clear out the neutral creatures at the beginning; it was more tedious and time-consuming. I would separate a large number of individual units. After upgrading to Harpooners, it became easier, of course, but...
What's wrong?
Because now I have to take Ibbu, and its efficiency in my hands is higher, and bears are useful on their own. What am I missing?