Whether you choose Krag or Tilshek, developing them to level 23 requires the same effort. Tilshek has a faster start, and his Warmage ability is much better than Krag's Strike. I even showed you its effectiveness at very high levels! This is complete nonsense! You can still give him Devil's Strike, and it will be doubled, and that's how it will go! It's easy to develop an Orcish Bulwark, but it's very difficult for a Gnome, he won't be able to cope without a mentor! Summoning magic is needed, but it only gives a 4% chance! And even if you upgrade it, it won't increase luck or attack! He will be a loser himself!

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Gnomes don't get Logistics, so they fall far behind Orcs in development!