It’s a good strategy to play with Dark Elves and their hero! It’s very advantageous because Dark Elves have the easiest city development.
Conclusion: you need to agree on the battle conditions before the battle.
Here, I wouldn’t build Minotaurs on the first level either.
Regarding empathy instead of retribution, I might reconsider my position; deep down, I doubt my priorities regarding the use of leadership with Dark Elves.
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