Posts from Tactics against Necromancers.

Good day.
I would like to learn from experienced players. I am interested in the following questions:
1. Which faction is best to play against Necromancers?
2. What effective tactical strategies can be used against them (Necromancers) in general?
P.S. This applies to playing not only against the computer but also against a live opponent...

First, if the map is small (although normal people don't pick Necromancers in such cases, but still), we take Barbarians (Stronghold) or humans and act according to a "rush" or "tech rush" tactic; that is, QUICKLY reach at least ogres, build up population (in a week or two), and go on the attack, avoiding monsters much stronger than you by A WIDE MARGIN.
Second, on a medium map, you can take elves, humans, or Inferno. Here, we emphasize FAST units and ARCHERS. We try to gain technological dominance over the Necromancer; then it will be easier.
In all other cases, we take Tower or Dungeon. And we begin scaling up (on a large map, these races, like Necromancers, have HUGE potential). Here, we rely on powerful magic or monsters.
Unfortunately, I don't remember the "Necromancer vs Necromancer" option, but it exists

Against Necromancers on medium and large maps, it is very effective to use elementals, as vampires cannot resurrect them, and they are not affected by morale reduction and a number of other spells. Plus, the powerful magic of the Conflux provides significant advantages (especially the ability to obtain earth and air magic).

Yes, Conflux will crush everyone, but in general, a smart tactic works against Necropolis, focusing on quickly building up an army and properly besieging the city.

DUDE, Geksorin, someone is asking you to EXPLAIN this tactic to him, not just tell him "know the tactic, and you'll be happy!"!!!
Against Necromancers, Necromancers are effective (for the same reasons as Conflux), and the main thing in such cases is to outpace the enemy technologically and economically.

Humans. You take warriors up to level 5 or 6, wait 3 weeks while building up your troops, and then attack. Even if you lose one battle, you still have a chance. The enemy's development is slowed down, but yours isn't.

In order to effectively counter Necromancers, a rush strategy isn't very effective – there will always be more skeletons. To gain the ability to defeat Necromancers, you need to:
1 - Don't bring cannon fodder with you (remember the vampires)!
2 - Bring very fast units to have the first move.
3 - Use all combat morale modifiers to move more often.

Mages are best countered by magic users.

As they say, it all depends on luck and the size of the map. If the map is small, then it is indeed better to take a Stronghold (but it's better to upgrade the birds). If the map is large, then you can choose a Castle, Tower, Rampart, or Dungeon, but there's a catch: you need magic, and more of it (especially witchcraft). Ideally, it's Conflux – firstly, you'll always go first (even if the Necromancer has Azure Dragons), secondly, it doesn't retaliate, and thirdly, the city itself is strong, and when there are many fairies, they effectively destroy skeletons and vampires!

It is best to use either mages or artillery. There are options for starting with a Rampart or a Castle with Grand Elves and Dendroids to block and Archers with Griffons. Gurnisson with Barbarians might also be a good choice. The core tactic is still a rush. With faster troops, you need to try to prevent the opponent from quickly building up their vampire upgrades! If the opponent has enough crystals and gems, it is better to restart immediately. In general, it is best to remove Necropolis and Conflux from the game as soon as possible when eliminating castles.

In general, Necropolis and Conflux should be removed from the game right away when eliminating castles.

Conflux is a decent castle, but with its own quirks. It's a real counter to Necropolis.

During a prolonged game, the Conflux will have advantages due to the increasing number of Phoenixes. Also, the hero can be developed quite well.

We are invincible!

We can't be defeated!

But there's still a way. Since elementals cannot be raised or drained by a vampire, and level 4-7 elementals are immune to Armageddon, you can use Armageddon to attack them.

Against Necromancers, it is definitely not advisable to use a tactic of small squads. It is better to have all the troops under one hero; otherwise, you'll be facing skeletons! Also, try to upgrade your Earth magic to an expert level to slow down all the Necromancer units and prevent them from speeding up their skeletons.