Posts from All castles in Heroes 3.

Yeah, I don't like Elementals! Their damage is poor, but there are a lot of archers!

Necropolis is a good castle, although vampires were unfairly nerfed.

In PvP, vampires are weak and don't play a significant role in the decisive battle, but they are good for killing creeps (monsters), which helps to steadily build up the Necropolis's main striking force – skeletons.

Yes, in Heroes of Might and Magic V, skeletons (archers) are important for the Necromancer, as they overwhelm with numbers, along with liches. It's good that ranged units were added, because in Heroes of Might and Magic IV, everything was melee-focused (vampires are much better!).
Special thanks to the developers for the skeleton archers. When you have over a thousand of them, even dragons aren't scary anymore.

my favorite race is Barbarian because you can quickly buy a Dungeon in it. and Angels because they are strong (the Castle faction).

Guys, let's forget the old stuff!!! Heroes V is out, but you're all still talking about Barbarians, the swamp...
Necropolis is powerful, especially with a well-developed hero and the Raise Dead spell!

Guys, let's forget the past!!! Heroes V is out now.

The release of Heroes V doesn't invalidate the other parts of the series; I, for example, don't plan to stop playing 3 or 4 because of it... and I think many will agree with me.

Guys, let's forget the past! They released V, but you're all still talking about Barbarians, the Swamp...
Necropolis is powerful, especially with a well-developed hero and the Raise Dead spell!

I don't understand... Many people here love the third part! It's not old, it's timeless... Like boiled potatoes with butter... they go through our hearts, leaving joy and satisfaction...
And you're suggesting we forget them?
As for me, my favorite faction is Barbarians (on Castle)! And Undead (on Necropolis)!

we must not forget the legend!!!! I won't forget it and will keep playing! Besides, it has Barbarians, which are not in the 5th game!

Guys, let's forget the past! Heroes V is out, but you're still talking about Barbarians, the Swamp...

Actually, the topic is:
Which faction do you prefer to play as in HEROES 3, not in the 5th game.
Never mind...

Regarding the Barbarians: 1. Birds in the first week are a quite formidable force. 2. In the second week, creatures with a Castle MUST be present. On most maps. Ancient creatures are an excellent unit, especially in field battles. In battles in the Conservatory, and especially in Utopia, the creatures are very effective. And, as recent trends show, it is precisely the Hive, Conservatory, and especially Utopia that are the key to victory on large and very large maps. Regarding Necropolis. Yes, vampires are strong. Yes, Death Knights are strong. And skeletons in large numbers are strong. And the "Raise Dead" spell is very powerful. And the heroes are good. Moreover, there is a large selection of good heroes. These include Isra, Vidomina, and Tant. Tamika and Vokial are also quite capable. However, at the moment, it seems to me (and not only me) that Galtran is the strongest hero of the Necropolis. And also, many races are strong; I can immediately list the obvious advantages of each Castle (Barbarians, Necropolis - see above; Tower - "rush with Gremlins," Nagas, magic, fast construction of Giants, Leprechaun's gardens; Elves - Elves, Dryads, magic, Centaurs; Swamp - fast construction of Wyverns, Tazar, Bron, upgraded Gorgons; Inferno - Pit Lords, Devils, transition from Castle to Castle; Castle - Angels, free upgrade of Knights; Conflux - Phoenixes, magic, upgraded Fairies, Storm Elementals; Black Dragons - Shakti, Black Dragons, Minotaurs, magic), but it all depends on the specific map!

I completely agree! Barbarians rule!

Barbarians are totally useless; mages are the best, I crush everyone with them.

On small maps, the Barbarian faction will likely outperform the Academy, as the Tower is the most expensive structure to build.

On small maps, the Barbarian will most likely defeat the Wizard, as the Tower is the most expensive castle...

Unfortunately, almost certainly... of course, if the heroes don't meet on days 3-5 (because there are such maps:(). But if they do meet, then it's a BIG question of who will win!