Sorceresses are not among the starting heroes; they are purchased in the tavern. And the starting conditions should be generated in such a way that the Necropolis doesn't have powerful offensive magic.
The first three Necromancers only have the speed magic spell. But the second wave of Necromancers always comes with the Cold Ray spell.
It seems that this mission doesn't have a universal walkthrough, and for the most part, everything depends on luck.