Artifacts are great, but there are definitely not enough resources to acquire them! If you don't have the Amulet of Mastery, then buying an artifact that immediately increases everything just isn't feasible.
It's a different matter that they can't kill anyone either... (the scholars are too reluctant to increase their attack)
It's just weird – 4 units have retaliation (3 archers + 1 Rakshasa), and the hero doesn't increase their attack. It's illogical.
And most importantly – the "Education" skill. In the 3rd part, I never took it, but here it wonderfully adds to the hero's characteristics.
P.S. – the Titan in the second game is totally awesome!!!:D:D:D