Posts from Stronghold – “The Barbarian Seven” [Campaign 6, Mission 3]

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I completed this mission!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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The strategy is as follows:
I released Mateus and Sandor to search for veterans, before that, I built mountain portals. Akamas guarded the city without an army.
Mateus gathered orcs and neutrals, and Sandor teleported to the city and repelled the attack.
Because on the previous map, I gained a little more than 960 health with Hai Ro, I agreed.
As soon as I found all the neutrals, 4-5 nagas came to me, they came one after another.

Hey, where does the dragon live? I've been carrying this horn around, wanting to give it to the Necropolis, but I can't even get close to them... Guess I'll have to borrow a boat from them and sail around to their side.

The dragon is located near the Necropolis, but you can only reach that island through the Dungeon.

The dragon is located near the Necropolis, but you can only reach that island through the Dungeon.

I already found it; I just followed the path to the ships. I couldn't do it with minimal losses. I decided to defeat another attacker first and then return to the dragon.

I eventually defeated the dragon; I tried various approaches, and the best one was to deploy 3 units: centaurs, cyclops, and goblins (all upgraded). This was the only option that resulted in no losses! I used reinforcement on 900 goblins, bringing their number to around 1300, if I'm not mistaken – wow, they deal a lot of damage with their boomerangs :smile20:! They inflicted the most damage!

The birds were also decent, but the dragon constantly cast ice spells on them. They couldn't withstand the ice and couldn't recover – resulting in losses.

The most important thing is not to approach the dragon :smile13:, but to attack it from a distance!

Naturally, after attacking the dragon with the chalice, I completed the quest for tears, but I didn't even need them; my Sandor is following the path of blood. After defeating the dragon, I received a quest to talk to Elizabeth's mother.

I wonder if it's possible to collect all the bonuses in the form of upgrades, stones, artifacts, etc., while withstanding the ever-increasing onslaught of water elementals. I saved the game before talking to the harpies, just in case.

If I used to defeat water elementals in the open field, now I have to defend in a fort or city, and it's impossible to do it with minimal losses. I have to lose 10-15 centaurs or jaguars. There are about 7/40 units left on the map, but how can I defeat them if I only approach them, and then the guests arrive...

I still repelled Zhao's attack without losses, while in the city. He was level 19, and Sandor is already level 24, but nevertheless, damage was inflicted on my troops. I had to defend with 4 units: I placed 148 combat centaurs in the tower, 1064 goblin archers stand in the corner, I placed 781 furies behind the fence so they can fly in all directions, and 172 panther warriors stand near the gate on the side.

Since Zhao moves first, reinforcement doesn't help me in the first turn. I cast "General Weakness" and try to restore my troops as much as possible. The panthers only defend in the first turn! The rest recover by attacking the enemy – the centaurs shoot down the stream nymphs, and if they're lucky, other archers (depending on Sandor's equipment). I send the furies to the medusas, they recover, and the "Cleave" effect is triggered, i.e., then I send them immediately to the dragons and defeat them all 21! The goblins finish off a unit of 63 snow nymphs with a boomerang. Only the crawlers remain, and with their help, the jaguars recover with a general attack in the second turn.

Zhao really likes the ice ring or explosion spell, so don't place units close together! Good luck in battle :smile49:!

By the way, 39 cyclops sitting behind the city gate are not effective; they should only be used in melee combat and when there are no allies nearby. Their general attack, like that of panthers, is good :smile20:!

I still managed to complete the side quest to defeat 40 units of nagas on the island – I received a bonus to physical attack and defense, but not 2:2, but 3:1, i.e., I got more attack and less defense. Fortunately, there are even more than 40 units of nagas, so I have a choice. Now it's the 5th month, 1st week, 1st day – Kalindra, level 20, emerged from the lower whirlpool; she's standing in the water, and I guess she's waiting for me :smile43:.

I defeated her miraculously without losses, somewhere on the 8th try. Then Muako arrived, and I defeated him without losses on the first try.

Good day! I need your help, comrades; I can't seem to complete this mission. I've tried various development strategies, but the result is always the same: game over. :( Here's the situation: no matter who I send – jaguars and saurians (centaurs) – they are immediately defeated. By the time I fight Kalindra, I have only one unit of each. The snowmen with their magic help somewhat, but they also don't last long against Kalindra. I've upgraded Reinforcement, Drain, and Cleave. There's no Restoration available in this save, but I've tried it, and the result is the same as described above. Also, I'm not connected to the internet. Unfortunately. :( Any ideas? I'm open to any suggestions, criticism, or questions. P.S.: I've been playing Heroes since 1999, and I've never encountered such a frustrating situation. I'm starting to get frustrated with my own helplessness. Or maybe it's time for me to retire? XD

Venua, greetings.
It's definitely not time to retire! Believe me, in Heroes 6, there are scenarios that can stump players of any level.
Are you referring to the 3rd level for Sandra? That's a good level! Is it the one where heroes from the Sanctuary constantly emerge from the ocean depths?
I haven't played through it as a Warrior yet; I played as a Mage and a Blood character. How are you getting defeated?
Are you getting completely wiped out, or are you winning but losing a large portion of your army? I always resurrected my army; there were losses, but not as significant. It's more difficult as a Warrior because he's more vulnerable to magic... Especially if the enemy hero hits him with Chain Lightning on their first turn...
It's a challenging level, no doubt! You're at a disadvantage right away because you're playing offline. You don't have Dynasty Weapons or any bonuses.

It's definitely not time to retire! Believe me, Heroes 6 has challenges that can stump players of any level.

1. Thanks for the support:)
2. I believe you - I've tried it:)

Yes, it's Shurik the Warrior.
They start attacking gradually, everyone who appears from the whirlpools. Naturally, it's the Savras and Yags. By the time Kalindra appears (Muako, as I understand, will appear next), the Savras and Yags have grown to 2-3, which Kalindra defeats accordingly. After the battle with Kalindra, I had 70 Snokhoddets, half a thousand goblins, and ten cyclops - that is, nothing.

After reading yesterday about leveling up the Orc Warrior, I had a thought: I need to replay the entire mission and re-level Shurik. BUT: I'm ready to listen to all possible alternative ideas about this.

Regarding offline mode: we'll fight the old-fashioned way - with axes and pitchforks:D

After the battle with Kalindra, I had 70 marksmen, half a thousand goblins, and ten cyclops left – that is, nothing.

500 goblins is nothing???? You're getting spoiled, sir!! Are you aware that goblins are deadly warriors if you have the "Unicorn Bowstring Bow" or the "Emerald Bow of Yumi" artifact? Both of them remove the penalty when shooting! And goblins with "direct shot" deal incredible damage!

regarding offline mode: we'll fight the old-fashioned way – with axes and pitchforks:D

That's a very, very bad idea. You'll reach level 30 with your hero. That's the limit. And that's it. All the experience will be wasted! And in the 4th campaign scenario, legions await you! They are very good for leveling up dynasty weapons! That is, the battles are not in vain! Just buy a license!

500 goblins – is that nothing??????? You’re being too demanding, sir!! Do you realize that goblins are deadly warriors if you have the "Unicorn Bowstring Bow" or the "Yuko-ono Bow" artifact? Both of them remove the penalty when shooting! And goblins with "Direct Shot" deal incredible damage!

I know. But half a thousand of my goblins for Mukao is just a warm-up before the battle – that’s one.
I had a license, but... well, I’d rather not say – that’s two :D
You’re talking about legions? There’s no defense against a hammer except another hammer – that’s three.
I’ve played all the other scenarios, and quite successfully, without the internet – that’s four.
And also – I’m lazy. I’m on the internet with a laptop, and the game is on a desktop, but there’s something wrong with the network there. I need to get into it, figure out the reason, fix it, BUY AND INSTALL a license, connect it to the internet – see how much work there is??? :D :D :D

And honestly – THANK YOU for the thoughts, arguments, and advice – I hope they will be useful. I’ll try again :) THANK YOU again and... I’m shaking your hand:smile20:

It's been 4 months, all the veterans are gathered, I have the Chalice of Thunder, but I didn't get the Tear of Asch (or do I need to find it)? The Water Elementals keep coming and coming, they completely overwhelmed me...

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The dragon is located near the Necropolis, but you can only reach that island through the dungeon.

So, I understand that I can reach the dragon through the dungeon in the Necropolis lands?

It's been 4 months, all the veterans are gathered, I have the Chalice of Thunder, but I didn't get the Tear of Ashi (or do I need to find it)? The water elementals keep coming and coming, they completely overwhelmed me...

So, I understand that you can get to the dragon through the dungeon in the Necropolis lands?

As usual, the Tear of Ashi can only be picked up after collecting all 4 pieces of the Lunar Disk - once Sandor has all 4 pieces in his inventory, the map will show the location of the tear.

The entrance to the dungeon is on Sandor's island, right opposite the island of the undead, and the exit is on the island of the undead, just a little further south (down) along the narrow strip of coastline, and you'll find the water dragon.

faj
thanks, I'll try. And lunar disks, I haven't seen a single one yet...

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Ashes of the Dragon drops them.

You don't need to collect Moon Discs; you'll get the Ash Tear after completing the quest related to the dragon. I completed the mission easily without any losses on the medium difficulty level, playing as a Warrior, using the skills Path of Blood, Restoration, Healing, and Drain. The best skill for this mission is definitely Reinforcement. Sandor spends 2 days mopping up all the attackers, then 5 days exploring the map, and so on for several weeks. With the second hero, you can gather an army across the map. The only thing I didn't understand was where the end of the mission is; I went to the forum and read about it. Message from Pobeditel: To complete the mission, you need to defeat Mukao (wait for him in the city or fortress). He will arrive after 3-4 heroes, after you have gathered all the veterans. Before that, I advise you to complete all the additional quests.

So, I completed this mission as well. Sandor, the tearful warrior!
It was only difficult at the beginning! When the armies are small, and there are no resources for construction.
Therefore, you shouldn't build up, but run around the map with your heroes in different directions and gather armies!! I was on the verge of tears - that's why I had an additional task - "Recruit 40 Orcish units", and when I played as Blood, it was the opposite, "Kill 40 Naga units".
The most important thing is to find improved goblins and centaurs and BUY the "Emerald Bow of Yumi" or the "Unicorn Mane Bow" so that the goblins shoot with a direct arrow.
That's it!! You don't need to rush into the Dungeon to another island right away. Don't be afraid to clear the map, thereby getting stuck in one place for a long time. This is normal. Heroes jumping out from the depths will be annoying! BUT YES))))
The most unpleasant thing is that mage heroes will hit you with "General Healing". So, losses are inevitable....
I didn't fight the Water Dragon, I just gave him the chalice!)) But it's strange, when I talked to the Necromancers, Akamas appeared and said, "Cool fight"))
Now about the end of the mission!
SIT IN THE CASTLE!! DON'T GO ANYWHERE!!! Don't be alarmed that by the end of the mission, the underwater heroes of Sanctuary will take away all your forts, mines - everything!!! This is intentional, to lure you out!
Don't give in to provocations! Sit and build up your army!
There will be a total of four quest heroes. The army of each subsequent one will grow!
So, screenshots!
A built castle with the Grail: http://www.imageup.ru/img289/1246150/01.jpg
The first quest hero, Zhao:
http://www.imageup.ru/img289/1246151/02.jpg
The ability of the tearful warrior, "Strength against Magic": http://www.imageup.ru/img289/1246152/03.jpg
The moment of the attack of the "Panther Warriors": http://www.imageup.ru/img289/1246156/05.jpg
Mizu Kami takes damage from the "Panther Warriors": http://www.imageup.ru/img289/1246157/06.jpg
The second quest hero, Kalindra: http://www.imageup.ru/img289/1246158/07.jpg
Kalindra casts "General Healing": http://www.imageup.ru/img289/1246159/08.jpg
Losses after the battle with her: http://www.imageup.ru/img289/1246162/09.jpg
The third hero, Kenagi: http://www.imageup.ru/img289/1246166/16.jpg
And finally, his majesty, Mukao: http://www.imageup.ru/img289/1246163/10.jpg
The Panther Warriors, under the effect of "Reinforcement", ended up in the thick of the battle and took all the hits. Look how many positive and negative spells are on the unit))))): http://www.imageup.ru/img289/1246167/12.jpg
In my opinion, the moment is captured well - Crushers under "Water Shield" attack the "Sprites", and receive return damage, which activates the "Water Shield": http://www.imageup.ru/img289/1246172/13.jpg
Final losses: http://www.imageup.ru/img289/1246174/14_fight_mukao.jpg
Victory, level up: http://www.imageup.ru/img289/1246175/16_final.jpg
It's difficult, but possible! The level is good, it keeps you in suspense!
Good luck with the Walkthrough!

tomatovv, these are beautiful showcase screenshots – they’re great for teaching newcomers:smile20! I also like to use Warrior-Panthers with Reinforcement, Counterstrike, and Cleave as my primary units:smile13:.