Races

Human Alliance

An alliance of different regions of humans who all serve under one king. Skilled craftsmen enable them to have the toughest armour in the land.

A good all round team which means you can use various tactics in battle.

Night Elves

A mysterious army of elves that hide away during the day and work and train at night. Only such extremes as war will bring these expert archers out in the day.

Especially good at archery. Its a good tactic to make the most of this by putting archers at the back and using other units to hold back the enemy. Once you can afford them purchase the whirlers to add some devastating charges.

Orcs of the North

A particularly strong breed of orcs. These chaotic green warriors crave the excitement of battle.

Using clusters of halberdiers and battle axemen will be able to slowly tear through any defences. Beware of archers though, use spearmen and swordsmen to absorb their fire.

Wood Elves

These elves that live in forests and woodland have great respect for nature and will defend it at all costs.

Their stats combined with the ranger make archery the best approach for the wood elves. Try to use them offensively.

Orcs of the South

The orcs from the south have been oppressed for a long time, and a deep hatred of all others has developed. They believe now is the time for vengence.

Good all round team, their tougher swordmen supported by axe throwers can be an effective tactic.

Undead

Once resurrected by a great necromancer who has since perished, these warriors will not die through natural causes. Only through the weapons of war.

You start with a large halberd upgrade, so you would be very wise to buy the halberdiers early on. When you have them use the flailers to take out the more armoured enemy units.

Men of the West

A rogue kingdom of men, who no longer server the king. These humans take great pride in their finely crafted swords and their ability to use them.

A combination of archers and javelin throwers can mean powerful ranged attacks. Use their superior swordsmen to defend against enemy spearmen and swordsmen

Mountain Trolls

The Mountain Trolls have been driven from their homes and now only live in cold, icey places where others won't. Their giant troll warriors make them an army feared around the land.

The fact that they are faster than the other races can mean that some sneaking units through the gaps could be an option. If you can afford the giant trolls, then a charge of them can sometimes wipe out all traces of the enemy!

Demons

Unlocked after completion of the game with another race

The demons are creatures filled with anger. The only thing that brings them pleasure is the pain of others.

Their fast moving, improved spearmen can provide the enemy with quite a problem if used effectively.