At first, I choose Enova (350 per day) or Ivor (specialty: elves) — both are equally important! Next, I try to build the upgraded manor and Castle as quickly as possible during the first week (unless it's on 200% difficulty :))))). I clear the surrounding area of neutrals using elves and "cannon fodder" — centaurs. As a rule, I try to shoot everyone down before they even reach me (especially since the neutral monsters around the castle aren't particularly strong at first ;)). Then — I leave the dendroids in the castle; I don't like running across the map with them. In general, the faster the creatures and the fewer of them there are, the further and longer the hero travels... But one must know when to stop. So — dendroids for defense, and in the hero's army: great elves, dwarves, unicorns, dragons (if I manage to build them in time). And of course magic. I always try to learn everything. Elves are usually all smart. Or they get smart quickly.