Even Darkness cannot save the elf from the devastating attacks of Cyclops. This is especially true on a large map with multiple castles. Only Wingael can offer some resistance to the orc. Here is an old replay. We have discussed it many times on other forums. In reality, Cyclops attack twice before the hero's turn and destroy almost half of the army. The only solution is to Subjugate the Cyclops using the Canal spell; otherwise, the Chieftains will finish off the remaining units, but the Druids will be wiped out, so they need to be hidden. This is the only way. But if Wingael is present, it becomes easier. Before his death, the stacks of Dryads and Dancers will at least attack once.