Why go to such extremes?! For example, on XL and L maps, by level 20, my main hero usually has one fully maxed-out magic skill, one at levels 3 or 4, fully maxed-out combat (defense) and resistance, and melee and ranged skills at levels 2 or 3. Nothing extraordinary.
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What kind of warriors do you hire when playing as the Faction of Force?
I usually talk about M and S maps... I just love online games and don't play L or XL. So, that's it. :)

Барон "Vampires"
Отдай свои прошлые сны,
В сомненьях себя обрети,
В бешеном танце душа кружится!
Не думай, что будет потом,
Здесь и сейчас мы живем,
Стань хоть на миг сам собой, слышишь!
After that, all heroes are good, and it's very useful for a mage to have Battle as their second skill, so that at least their defense is leveled up.
Exactly. After that, they all become good. Even to level up Tactics a bit (so that they can at least be somewhat useful to those around them, although it will still be small), it takes quite a bit of effort. And Optimal should know this better than anyone. On M and S maps (in online mode), you barely have time to fully level up the main skills (like Stealth, Ranged Attack, and Battle)... let alone Tactics. At best (if you're very lucky), you can find an altar. But the

Барон "Vampires"
Отдай свои прошлые сны,
В сомненьях себя обрети,
В бешеном танце душа кружится!
Не думай, что будет потом,
Здесь и сейчас мы живем,
Стань хоть на миг сам собой, слышишь!
The question arises: what is the point of having a race that is weaker than all the others?
Then the question sounds different:
Why play if you don't like it?
There are no weak races, only unskilled players...
Then the question becomes:
Why play if you don't enjoy it?

Барон "Vampires"
Отдай свои прошлые сны,
В сомненьях себя обрети,
В бешеном танце душа кружится!
Не думай, что будет потом,
Здесь и сейчас мы живем,
Стань хоть на миг сам собой, слышишь!
There are no weak factions... there are only unskilled players...
Then the question becomes:
Why play if you don't enjoy it?
That's not possible. But some factions have more bugs than others, or their true power is hidden, and those who haven't seen it consider them weak.
After all, almost all statements are based on personal experience and perceptions, which vary from person to person and are far from objective... because there are players who have only played against the computer, or only played with one faction...
Some might argue that it's easier to play against a computer-controlled Barbarian than against other factions (especially on small maps).
After all, almost all statements are based on personal experience and perceptions, and everyone has different and far from objective experiences... because there are players who only played against the computer, or played only with one faction...
Question. Which type of player in Heroes 4 do you consider yourself to be?:smile43:
In principle, the entire post is correct:smile12:
Question. To which group of players in the FOURTH game do you consider yourself to belong?:smile43:
P.S. In short, I'm far from being an expert in the fourth game!
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I don't deny that I don't know how to play Barbarians, and that's why I have such a bad opinion of them (though not only for that reason). If there are any experts here, show me these "hidden" talents of the Barbarians.
Here's someone who will argue that it's easier to play against the computer as Barbarians than against other races (especially on small maps).
P.S. Most likely, not many people enjoy playing as Barbarians, and therefore don't know how to play them well. That's why they are underestimated.
I disagree with the statement that it's easy to defeat a computer-controlled Barbarian! It's actually quite challenging.
P.S. By the way, a computer-controlled Haven is the worst opponent.