Posts from all possible strategies for playing as Inferno against the Elves.

This is cheating, not a bug. :)
Basically, you need a Darkness hero with Mind Control, Subjugation, and Dark Regeneration (essential, as it affects unicorns). Logistics -> Sorcery, if the opponent definitely won't run away from you. Although you can keep Logistics and take "Sharp Mind" to cast the spell faster. Artifacts of Death, as mentioned above, are definitely not superfluous. And if you also have a Ring of Speed and Dragon Armor, that's even better. You can try this approach.

Thanks, I'll try it. :smile51:

MENT, thank you for the information.

MENT, thanks for the information.

BEER, it looks like we'll have to develop a new tactic :D
How did you even let that happen?

BEER, looks like we'll have to develop a new tactic :D
How did you even let that happen?

It just happened, but we'll get through it; I only lost to him once:smile19:

I only lost to him once a long time ago:smile19:

WHO ARE YOU LYING TO, YOU SCUM, AT LEAST THREE TIMES.

Please upload the replay. Advice for the Demon: I think Light magic will be better than Dark magic. On the first turn, use Haste (Sharp Mind) tactic, Boots of Speed, Aura of Speed. If you choose Dark magic, why take Dark Regeneration? Knowledge gives you a lot of mana, so a Sar-Iss staff is better. Scattershot can only hinder ranged units from attacking, but Unicorns, Nymphs, Dragons, and Dancers will reach their targets without problems and wipe out half the army. That's just my opinion.

so what's the point of the dark replenishment?

So, he'll control the dragons (and why not, if his dark magic is skillful), but it won't work. Then it's better if the hero doesn't get pushed back too far and can move again soon.
But maybe you're right. Although, mathematically, slowing down seems more useful than an acceleration of the same strength. But if it doesn't work on the strongest enemies, that will be unpleasant.

If you want to focus on Darkness and have a strong Mind skill, you'll have to sacrifice some of the other skills. Sariza's club ignores resistance, so you'll be able to use Mind Control. (if you have it). And what path did the Elf choose? Chaos or Light? This also matters a lot. To prevent the enemy units from reaching you in the first turn, try taking 2 Necromancers, as mentioned above. It's a shame that the Hero is so weak. If he had the "Tactics" skill, it would nullify one more tile, making it easier. But if you have an instant summon, that's good. Given these conditions (having Sariza's club and being confident that the enemy won't reach you with all their units in the first turn), I would cast Mass Dispel (to eliminate Druids and Archers), then, since the Hero will only be affected by 50% of the spell, cast Mind Control (or, if the enemy makes a mistake and moves forward, cast Slow). Then, use Mind Control on the Rakshasa. Use those creatures that only attack and don't cast spells (I don't remember their exact name) because they will tear through those thousands of small creatures with their swords. Your priority is the Archers. Because in one turn (and they usually get lucky), they can eliminate one unit. If you leave them unattended, you've basically lost. So, either cast spells on them, block them with summoned creatures, or prevent them from shooting. (This is just my opinion.) (Please share the replay, I'm very interested in seeing it. (Because I've never seen anything like this before. Usually, my peak level is 20-23).)

because I'm seeing this for the first time :) my peak level is usually 20-23

It seems like they made a non-aggression pact there, until they max out: D
I completely agree, Rokky. With all the points.

It seems they made a non-aggression pact there, until they max out:D
I completely agree, Rokky. With all the points.

That's exactly what's happening; we always do it that way.

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Please upload the replay.

Explain how, I just don't know:confused:

First, you need to save it. There's a button when the battle ends: "save". The file can be found in the folder My Documents/My Games/Heroes.../Profiles/[profile name]/Replays. Upload it here.

First, you need to save it. There's a button when the battle ends: "save." The file can be found in the folder My Documents/My Games/Heroes.../Profiles/[profile name]/Replays. Upload it here.

How exactly do I upload it? Please provide more details, as I'm a newbie in these matters:confused:

In the message editor on the forum, switch to advanced mode. There, below the message text and emoticons, you will find a field with a button labeled "manage attachments." Click it, upload the attachments, and send the message.

Thanks, officer.

BEER, so what? Did the duel take place? You piqued my interest, and now it seems like you forgot. ;)