Neglected promotion paths
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Royal Guards, Halberdiers
Movement has been already mentioned. Against undead royal guard is usually better (you get bit better melee verse melee fighting, more movement and pierce doesn't help).So besides northerners, why royal guard instead of halberdiers?
Depending on the dwarves, royal guard MAY be better.
It isn't so bad against elves if you are going to be fighting mainly melee (fighters, wose). And while you cant do as much damage against drakes, you don't take quite as much from drake melee... the reverse is true with saurians. Speed against drakes is sometimes very useful. So yes, against these two factions Halberdier is usually better but not as much better as you may think.
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I tend to make Elrian an Archmage in HttT, but only because he can then become a Great Mage. I also tend to get Moremirmu, the next Mage as a White Mage and from then on, all further Magi become Silver Magi.Speaking of mages and neglected promotion paths, does anyone use arch mages more than silver mages?
If I don't get loyal magi, then I normally make them White or Silver though.
I'd say it depends on the situation. If that crucial unit is a Royal Guard or similar powerful melee unit, then I'd agree with you. If it's an Orcish Assassin that's been poisoning all your units, then probably not.Problem is, it'd better be done in one turn or the mages are surely done for.
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in campgains?Federalist marshal wrote:Problem is, it'd better be done in one turn or the mages are surely done for.It's a similar concept to using mages. A threat of mages able to kill a critical unit is significant in a game.
Speaking of mages and neglected promotion paths, does anyone use arch mages more than silver mages?
silver mages only after I have at least two arch and white mages. Silver mages are nice - great mages are better. If an unit survives a great mages attack, it is usually an easy kill for some other units. Great mages ftw!
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However, a Great Mage requires 380 XP (or 304 XP with the Intelligent trait). A Silver Mage requires only 160 XP (or 128 XP with the Intelligent trait).
Yes, having the sheer attacking power of an Archmage or Great Mage is a good thing, but you can get two Silver Magi and a Red Mage for the same experience cost. As such, I would be very hesitant to get more than one Archmage simply because I can get so much more for the same experience cost.
Yes, having the sheer attacking power of an Archmage or Great Mage is a good thing, but you can get two Silver Magi and a Red Mage for the same experience cost. As such, I would be very hesitant to get more than one Archmage simply because I can get so much more for the same experience cost.
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However they can seriously damage 3 units per turn, as opposed to one.
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Sometimes just damaging is better =D
And the silver mage has teleport, which is invaluable in some campaigns.
And the silver mage has teleport, which is invaluable in some campaigns.
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Is everyone forgeting about the Silver mage's teleport ability?
If used effectively, it more then makes up for their weakness, and in addition, the very fact that they don't kill units allows lower units to gain expereiance and eventualy, level.
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If used effectively, it more then makes up for their weakness, and in addition, the very fact that they don't kill units allows lower units to gain expereiance and eventualy, level.
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Unless your great mage is on the wrong side of the map...
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i think that the silver mages ability to provide fire power anywhere on the map (which is especially useful when your fighting in more than one area) is great, and it can also run away instantly, making it so hard to kill. also, they require less upkeep than great mages which is crucial in campains. It also is easier to train and you arn't hurt as bad if it dies, whereas you almost have to give up if u lose a great mage. Id rather have 2 silver mages than a great mage.
Over all, if u take note of the abilities a silver mage has and u know how to use it, i think the silver mage trumps arch mage and rivals great mage. you great mage fans can now have a tissy fit...
Over all, if u take note of the abilities a silver mage has and u know how to use it, i think the silver mage trumps arch mage and rivals great mage. you great mage fans can now have a tissy fit...
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