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2 Vaishan
Witches cast Berserk in melee combat (with a whip attack), but by the way, it's quite possible that you've never seen it, because it happens VERY rarely...

I completely agree about Lethos... Against Orcs, Darkness is the best...
You should forget about summoning Lethos; it's like giving a fish an umbrella... Chaos is much better for him, with attack and spellpower, and that's basically it... An Orc killer is ready...

Hmm... I've played with Dark Elves so much, how could I not know that they can also cast spells with a whip? Everyone knows that!
They can also inflict weakness and slow. But is it worth relying on this whip? And here's another question: can a hero with the "Uncover Secret" skill learn Berserk, cast with the help of a whip? After all, witches don't cast this spell themselves; it's not in their spellbook. Has anyone checked?

Forget about summoning a Letos; it's useless for him, like an umbrella for a fish. Chaos is much better for him, with more powerful spells, attack, and magic. An Orcish Assassin is ready...

That's a hasty judgment. I remember fighting against Haggeesh Letos, and throughout the entire battle, Phoenixes with Shield and Vampirism, and Wolf Riders with Subjugation did all the work. It was a full-fledged Darkness build – he gathered troops from Treasure Rooms and Utopias (the map was large and rich).
When we played the rematch, the opponent took Vaishan against Haggeesh and went for a Spell Power build. At level 29, he only had 22 Spell Power due to my Magic Resistance perk. And we also need to subtract 25% from that due to Chaos Weakness... In general, the main damage was dealt by the troops, not magic.
Against the Orc, the Spell Power Warlock is really effective because the attack or spell removes the Shield of Rage, and the chains then hit the "bare" stack.
300+ Minotaurs took down 4 Cyclops with the first hit, took some damage in return, after which there were 181 left, and with the second hit, they eliminated 41. 400+ Warmongers also took down 4 Matriarchs with a single shot... However, it was impossible to win that battle with just an army. If it were Darkness, I would have lost. Or, if I had taken Summoning as the second school – there are some fun spells there...

Level 29? That's crazy! :D What map were you playing on that allowed you to develop so much? Honestly, I'm surprised how Haggeesh lost in the first game you described... It was probably due to those infamous silence spells. Usually, in very long games, Orcs don't give the Temple faction any chance. Also, how did the Minotaurs manage to defeat 4 Cyclops with the first attack and 41 with the second? :D Obviously, it's a typo. With such unrealistic armies, neither Summoning nor Chaos is effective anymore; they just stand aside and watch. Light and Darkness, on the other hand, are useful.

I don't understand... how is it possible to defeat 41 Cyclops with 181 Minotaurs??? And another question – what were the stats of the Phoenix with such magic power? (Please upload the replays)

No way... how can you defeat 181 Minotaurs with 41 Cyclops – it’s impossible! This is already in the realm of fantasy. IMHO – this case is simply not real and there is no point in discussing it. Because when playing against a serious opponent, this will never happen! Sorry for the off-topic.

It's not surprising that the link to the replay doesn't open! Provide proof!... Even if the Cyclops are without Fury, they still can't be killed in 181 minutes.
Okay, let's take a look at the replay, if it opens, of course...

Yeah... taking down 41 Cyclops with 181 Minotaurs is quite something... Although, such high damage didn't save him in the end. I think the main mistake was skipping turns with units when they could have attacked. Rage certainly reduces the damage from attacks, but if you don't attack, it won't decrease any further. So, even if you manage to deal more damage, if you stand still, the enemy will reach you and defeat everyone. It's the same either way.