Focus on spells and remember the Phoenix Cloak. Rings with -2 Luck or -2 Morale can also be useful. And it will be very powerful if you find the Ice Shield, which reduces fire damage by 50%. If your opponent has it, you're doomed :smile04:. The shield itself is a mid-tier artifact, so you can find it quite often either in the starting area or in the market, especially if you start as the Red faction! By the way, a battle in the Castle is advantageous for you, whether it's an assault or a defense (defense with an additional shield tower is better).

Thank you, I forgot about this artifact. It appears often, but I never use it – I sell it immediately!

Added after 48 minutes
I've been thinking about it!
So, we level up like this:

1. Erling (level 25)
2. Perfect Rune Knowledge, Great Rune;
2.1. Master Chaos Magic: Fire Lord, Pyrokinesis;
2.2. Master Defense: Reflection;
2.3. Master Wizardry: Wisdom, Secret Revelation;
2.4. Permanent Luck: Magic Resistance, Soldier's Luck, Lucky Wizard;
2.5. Higher Education.
3. Desirable artifacts: at least 2 Dwarven artifacts (40% magic resistance), Phoenix Cloak, and Ice Shield.
4. Endgame tactics: use the rune of immunity to two elements, cast "Armageddon," and finish off whoever is left!

If something is wrong, please correct me!

QUESTION: If I attack his Fortress, will his ranged towers be destroyed when using "Armageddon"?