Please offer some advice.

"OptiMAL" For me, the "Chaos" commander is a big problem. Besides summoning a Phoenix or Grasshopper for the first strike, and then using a General speed boost to attack, I have no other ideas. (Whether it's a mage with high defense and magic resistance, or a beast fighter with cat-like reflexes using potions and artifacts, and their disintegration is just devastating). MAYBE YOU CAN SUGGEST SOME MAGIC SPELLS THAT WOULD HELP. "Pandora" I'll answer the second question first. For me, everything is clear. We play on the maximum difficulty, which means the fewest resources, and all tactics stem from that. First, I build Fairies, then a Sacred Grove, then Tigers (because the Elves need a Ranger Guild with a lot of wood for construction). Then, I build a Rainbow for Unicorns (because Griffins need a Stronghold, which again requires wood and ore, and resources are scarce), and accordingly, then a Portal. I never spend money on units unless there is a great need for certain resources, or there is a danger, which in most cases doesn't threaten me because the computer spends all its money on units. It can't progress far (due to strong monsters) and can't build anything. Yes, at first, I struggle in the Ranger Guild, but when I start the war, I quickly catch up. I never build magic if I don't know the level. THIS TACTIC IS NOT SUITABLE FOR SMALL MAPS. Regarding the first question. I don't even consider Orcs as opponents. Thieves are a problem. I try to summon Wolves and Leprechauns not for their killing power, but for "luck" and, most importantly, for the first strike. In essence, the problem for me is Medusas (we call them squirrels) and Black Dragons. Phoenixes are the salvation against Ifrits, and magic is very helpful: - Quicksand (this is a strip of sand that you draw), if you need to separate non-flying creatures (by the way, Water Elementals can cast it). - Giant Strength on Grasshoppers (adds 25% to defense and damage). - Serpent Strike or General (first strike) on Phoenixes is something else. - Antimagic says it all. - Dragon Strike (adds 100% to defense and damage). My favorite. - And countless summons