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Campaign Strategy

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	* Dwarf Lords are the backbone of any dwarven army; you will want at least 2 by the Forbidden Forest, and more is better. Their high resistances make them even more attractive in this campaign since healing is in such short supply.		* Dwarf Lords are the backbone of any dwarven army; you will want at least 2 by the Forbidden Forest, and more is better. Their high resistances make them even more attractive in this campaign since healing is in such short supply.
	* It is very useful to level up one or two scouts all the way to an explorers, as their ranged attack is excellent against woses.		* It is very useful to level up one or two scouts all the way to an explorers, as their ranged attack is excellent against woses.
	* Thunderers are questionable in this campaign. They are worse than scouts against woses, but better against riders, and they have slightly better armor, but their attack is extremely inconsistent which can make them a liability in key scenarios where you are fighting enemies on good defensive terrain. It is hard to imagine having too many Dwarf Lords in any scenario in this campaign, but it is ~~easy to have~~ too many ~~thunderers~~.		* Thunderers are questionable in this campaign. They are worse than scouts against woses, but better against riders, and they have slightly better armor, but their attack is extremely inconsistent which can make them a liability in key scenarios where you are fighting enemies on good defensive terrain. It is hard to imagine having too many Dwarf Lords in any scenario in this campaign, but even one Dragonguard is sometimes too many.
	*In the key scenarios of this campaign you will be playing aggressively, either trying to assassinate enemy leaders, push through narrow tunnels, or run for signposts, so it will be much more useful to level up fighters than guardsmen, since the higher damage output will be more important than higher resistances.		*In the key scenarios of this campaign you will be playing aggressively, either trying to assassinate enemy leaders, push through narrow tunnels, or run for signposts, so it will be much more useful to level up fighters than guardsmen, since the higher damage output will be more important than higher resistances.
	* Preserve the Gryphon Rider - you are not able to recruit more. He can only reach L2 but that is worth having, as then it can beat any enemy scouts that it runs into. The rest of your army has quite low mobility, so this loyal flyer can have a huge impact on your carryover gold in key scenarios with a lot of far flung villages.		* Preserve the Gryphon Rider - you are not able to recruit more. He can only reach L2 but that is worth having, as then it can beat any enemy scouts that it runs into. The rest of your army has quite low mobility, so this loyal flyer can have a huge impact on your carryover gold in key scenarios with a lot of far flung villages.

	As of 1.16, Scenario 5 (The Forbidden Forest) is by far the hardest scenario of this campaign, so hard that on the highest difficulty it is very possible to do reasonably well on the preceding 4 scenarios and then find yourself suddenly stuck and unable to continue. To avoid this, during the first 4 scenarios you should prioritize getting Angarthing, Aiglondur, and Movrur to level 3, and ideally having as many other level 3 fighters and/or scouts as possible. Level 3 Angarthing is a ~~massive~~ force multiplier and can single-handedly turn this scenario from impossible to merely challenging.		As of 1.16, Scenario 5 (The Forbidden Forest) is by far the hardest scenario of this campaign, so hard that on the highest difficulty it is very possible to do reasonably well on the preceding 4 scenarios and then find yourself suddenly stuck and unable to continue. To avoid this, during the first 4 scenarios you should prioritize getting Angarthing, Aiglondur, and Movrur to level 3, and ideally having as many other level 3 fighters and/or scouts as possible. Level 3 Angarthing is a MASSIVE force multiplier, especially since the removal of mages, and can single-handedly turn this scenario from impossible to merely challenging.

	==Scenarios==		==Scenarios==

Mal Shubertal: /* Campaign Strategy */

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Campaign Strategy

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	Some general strategies for this campaign:		Some general strategies for this campaign:

	* Angarthing is perhaps the best support unit ever invented. He has two magical impact attacks, one of which slows, he’s very fast and, most importantly, his Inspire ability is like super-Leadership that can give a Leadership-like 25% attack boost to even units on the same level (so, once you have him at L3, he gives even your L3 units a boost). As if this weren't enough, he gains Cure at level 2 and heal +4 at level 3. Heal +4 may not sound like much, but with the removal of mages this is your ONLY source of healing for the entire campaign, so getting him to level 3 ASAP should be your absolute top priority.		* Angarthing is perhaps the best support unit ever invented. He has two magical impact attacks, one of which slows, he’s very fast and, most importantly, his Inspire ability is like super-Leadership that can give a Leadership-like 25% attack boost to even units on the same level (so, once you have him at L3, he gives even your L3 units a boost and makes your L1 units into cruise missiles). As if this weren't enough, he gains Cure at level 2 and heal +4 at level 3. Heal +4 may not sound like much, but with the removal of mages this is your ONLY source of healing for the entire campaign, so getting him to level 3 ASAP should be your absolute top priority.
	* Dwarf Lords are the backbone of any dwarven army; you will want at least 2 by the Forbidden Forest, and more is better. Their high resistances make them even more attractive in this campaign since healing is in such short supply.		* Dwarf Lords are the backbone of any dwarven army; you will want at least 2 by the Forbidden Forest, and more is better. Their high resistances make them even more attractive in this campaign since healing is in such short supply.
	* It is very useful to level up one or two scouts all the way to an explorers, as their ranged attack is excellent against woses.		* It is very useful to level up one or two scouts all the way to an explorers, as their ranged attack is excellent against woses.

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Campaign Strategy

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	==Campaign Strategy==		==Campaign Strategy==

	This campaign has been significantly changed as of version 1.14, with the most pivotal changes being the total removal of mages and the fact that the Forbidden Forest scenario occurs much earlier and is therefore much more challenging. The following guide is current as of version 1.16.		This campaign has been significantly changed as of version 1.14, with the most pivotal changes being the total removal of mages, the drastic shortening of the (still very long) final scenario, and the fact that the Forbidden Forest scenario occurs much earlier and is therefore much more challenging. The following guide is current as of version 1.16.

	Some general strategies for this campaign:		Some general strategies for this campaign:

Mal Shubertal: /* Karrag */

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Karrag

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	==== Karrag ====		==== Karrag ====

	Once the door is open, Karrag starts recruiting L2 undead units to supplement his huge number of lvl 3 dwarf and draug bodyguards. Wait until this moment to use the central dwarf's keep to recruit as many fighters as you can (their impact attack is most useful against skeletal undead). Crush ~~Karrag~~ beneath your dwarf swarm, using Angarthing's Inspiration to maximize their damage.		Once the door is open, Karrag starts recruiting L2 undead units to supplement his huge number of lvl 3 dwarf and draug bodyguards. Wait until this moment to use the central dwarf's keep to recruit as many fighters as you can (their impact attack is most useful against skeletal undead). Crush the lich beneath your dwarf swarm, using Angarthing's Inspiration to maximize their damage.

	=== The Underlevels (Wesnoth 1.14.5 and earlier) ===		=== The Underlevels (Wesnoth 1.14.5 and earlier) ===

Mal Shubertal: /* Karrag */

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Karrag

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	==== Karrag ====		==== Karrag ====

	Once the door is open, Karrag starts recruiting L2 undead units to supplement his huge number of lvl 3 dwarf and draug bodyguards. Wait until this moment to use the central dwarf's keep to recruit as many fighters as you can (their impact attack is most useful against skeletal undead). Crush Karrag ~~under~~ your dwarf swarm, using Angarthing's Inspiration to maximize their damage.		Once the door is open, Karrag starts recruiting L2 undead units to supplement his huge number of lvl 3 dwarf and draug bodyguards. Wait until this moment to use the central dwarf's keep to recruit as many fighters as you can (their impact attack is most useful against skeletal undead). Crush Karrag beneath your dwarf swarm, using Angarthing's Inspiration to maximize their damage.

	=== The Underlevels (Wesnoth 1.14.5 and earlier) ===		=== The Underlevels (Wesnoth 1.14.5 and earlier) ===

Mal Shubertal: /* The Underlevels (Wesnoth 1.14.6 and later) */

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The Underlevels (Wesnoth 1.14.6 and later)

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	You start in a entry room that has no enemies, with some gates in the east which will be opened by the first character to reach them. If that doesn't match what you're seeing in the game, you're playing [[#The_Underlevels_(Wesnoth_1.14.5_and_earlier)\|the earlier version]].		You start in a entry room that has no enemies, with some gates in the east which will be opened by the first character to reach them. If that doesn't match what you're seeing in the game, you're playing [[#The_Underlevels_(Wesnoth_1.14.5_and_earlier)\|the earlier version]].

	The first three bosses in this scenario recruit dwarves, while Karrag recruits undead.		The first three bosses in this scenario recruit dwarves, while Karrag recruits undead. It is smart to prioritize recruiting and leveling up as many fighters as possible throughout this level, as their impact attacks will be most useful against the skeletal undead at the end.

	To avoid getting bottlenecked in the first room, as soon as the gates are open push through with Lords and Sentinels who can easily withstand a wave of attacks by the enemy's L1 and L2 thunderers. Don't open the gate with a scout before your Lords and Sentinels are near.		To avoid getting bottlenecked in the first room, as soon as the gates are open push through with Lords and Sentinels who can easily withstand a wave of attacks by the enemy's L1 and L2 thunderers. Don't open the gate with a scout before your Lords and Sentinels are near.

Mal Shubertal: /* Karrag */

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Karrag

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	==== Karrag ====		==== Karrag ====

	Once the door is open, Karrag starts recruiting L2 undead units~~. Form a wall~~ of ~~dwarves with healers behind,~~ and ~~slowly take over~~ the ~~room~~. Karrag ~~will get some extra gold when you get close~~.		Once the door is open, Karrag starts recruiting L2 undead units to supplement his huge number of lvl 3 dwarf and draug bodyguards. Wait until this moment to use the central dwarf's keep to recruit as many fighters as you can (their impact attack is most useful against skeletal undead). Crush Karrag under your dwarf swarm, using Angarthing's Inspiration to maximize their damage.

	=== The Underlevels (Wesnoth 1.14.5 and earlier) ===		=== The Underlevels (Wesnoth 1.14.5 and earlier) ===

Mal Shubertal: /* The Central Room */

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The Central Room

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	Directly east there's a wall with two runes next to it, sending a unit there will give a hint that you need to find two other runes. These are behind the north-east and south-east bosses, split your forces and take them out.		Directly east there's a wall with two runes next to it, sending a unit there will give a hint that you need to find two other runes. These are behind the north-east and south-east bosses, split your forces and take them out.

	South-west there's a lot of rails and gates, but none of these gates open~~. There are some villages to grab, but your gold will be negative anyway, so only send a unit if it needs to use the villages for healing~~. There is nothing to fight there.		South-west there's a lot of rails and gates, but none of these gates open. There is nothing to fight there.

	North-west there's an area that has two rewards for exploring (each gives the unit +3 max hp), but again it doesn't have any fighting.		North-west there's an area that has two rewards for exploring (each gives the unit +3 max hp), but again it doesn't have any fighting.

			This entire area is scattered with villages. Sending some units to start tagging them early will pay off with a huge income that will help you recruit lots of fodder units for the final battle.

	==== The North-East and South-East ====		==== The North-East and South-East ====

Mal Shubertal: /* The North-East and South-East */

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The North-East and South-East

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	Both areas have a dwarvish boss, a rune (behind a gate that's behind the boss) and some villages.		Both areas have a dwarvish boss, a rune (behind a gate that's behind the boss) and some villages.

	Both the north-east and south-east areas also have dead-end tunnels with nothing in them. Once you've killed the boss, found the rune and taken the villages, there's nothing else in those areas.		Both the north-east and south-east areas also have dead-end tunnels with nothing in them. In one of the northeast tunnels is a chest with some gold. Once you've killed the boss, found the rune and taken the villages and the chest of gold, there's nothing else in those areas.

	The runes can be used to teleport back to the central area. Once both runes have been activated, the wall to the east of the central room disappears.		The runes can be used to teleport back to the central area. Once both runes have been activated, the wall to the east of the central room disappears.

Mal Shubertal: /* The Court of Karrag */

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The Court of Karrag

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	* Lose if: Aiglondur, Angarthing, or Dulcatulos die or turns run out		* Lose if: Aiglondur, Angarthing, or Dulcatulos die or turns run out
	* Turns: 12/12/12 (easy/medium/hard)		* Turns: 12/12/12 (easy/medium/hard)
	* Starting units: Aiglondur, Angarthing, Dulcatulos ~~and Ratheln~~		* Starting units: Aiglondur, Angarthing, Dulcatulos
	* Other: Neither side can recruit units		* Other: Neither side can recruit units

	Almost story only. ~~Once again, those Berserkers are your most dangerous opponents~~, ~~so take them out with your Dwarvish Lords. Don't let~~ the ~~Lich slip past~~ you ~~(he tries~~ to ~~run NW)~~, as ~~that would slow down killing him - there's a lot~~ of ~~bonus gold~~ to be ~~had here~~ if ~~you can kill him fast. Just ZOC his route for those early turns~~ and ~~then close in for~~ the ~~kill once you've dealt with his henchmen~~.		Almost story only. In past versions, the lich would try to run for it and you would have to use ZOC to catch him, but as of 1.16 he just sits quietly in his keep and waits to be crushed. Pretty much the only way to lose this scenario is if both the berserkers gang up on Angarthing or Dulcatulos and get lucky, so watch their movement ranges, try to take them out with Dwarf Lords ASAP and the rest is easy.

	=== The Underlevels (Wesnoth 1.14.6 and later) ===		=== The Underlevels (Wesnoth 1.14.6 and later) ===