Which faction poses the greatest challenge for the Dwarves?

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Ereb

I just don't understand how you cast spells at the beginning; it's quite difficult with only two magic skills – Darkness and Summoning... and you only get Wizardry on the 5th skill. It's better to take Wizardry earlier: Darkness + Wizardry + Summoning, and then Education...

On the contrary, Wizardry can wait; the main thing is to develop your spells first, especially Darkness, as well as Summoning for fire traps. Also, try to capture abandoned mines. Then you need to focus on Education (especially for mentoring). And you can take Wizardry later.

Added 3 minutes ago

Mish-gan

It seems you've been playing against the computer too much (no offense)!
I have a lot of experience playing as Dwarves against Necromancers and against quite strong opponents. Here's my classic build against Necromancers, whether they use Darkness or Summoning, and considering that they have two Castles:
Try playing with someone who knows how to play Dwarves, and you'll see that Necromancers really don't stand a chance, no matter how you develop your skills!
P.S.: Runes remove any spell!

Well, firstly, not any, that's one thing. I haven't been playing against the computer too much – I'm online on Heroes almost every evening (although I rarely finish a game). Are you saying that Necromancers have 2 Castles, and Dwarves have 1? I don't believe that; you must have been playing against some noobs.

Added 6 minutes ago

Avenger

For Necromancers, I would advise focusing on Luck and Soldier's Luck and recruiting Vampire Lords and Skeleton Warriors into your army. In my experience, undead with Luck always look more convincing than undead without Luck.

Your "advice" for Necromancers is better not to read at all. Who needs this infantry with 6 health, which dies in a couple of hits, and Soldier's Luck, which is useless for Vampire Lords? I don't recommend taking Luck for Necromancers at all – you'll just waste a slot; it's better to find artifacts.

Эх, опять идти за сигаретами... :smile34: