...to be honest, Kifaru is a perfect secondary hero – he has few drawbacks, and it’s easy to gain leadership and gather troops!!..., I don’t know about Hero mode... I don’t play it that often because the AI becomes too aggressive. It’s still possible to play one-on-one – I’ve played it, but playing with four players in Hero mode is tough; you can only win if you get lucky and aren’t defeated in weeks 3 or 2 (especially against Necropolis)... The building system is indeed convenient – what I like is the artifact shop for 1000 gold – and there you can find Phoenix Feathers (which is a real treat). Also, a lucky Sorcerer is easier to acquire!!... Against Necropolis on Hero difficulty, Kifaru is a good choice. How are you going to quickly capture sulfur or crystal mines with Vayshan? You can either rush him or take a little more time to develop, and then you’ll have to prepare his grave.