How to play Rebels2

Rebel units:

core%24images%24units%24elves-wood%24archer.png Elvish Archer is important unit for rebels with powerful ranged attack.

maxiumum defense and speed in forest (70%), but low hitpoints
neutral, can be upgraded into 2 useful units
strong vs drakes and anyone with no or limited ranged attack; weak vs ulfserkers, skeletons, mages...
weak melee attack (blade), strong ranged attack (pierce)

core%24images%24units%24elves-wood%24fighter.png Elvish Archer is a cost efficent warrior of the rebels. Similar to Elvish Archers, but much better in melee combat.

good defense in forest, mountains etc
neutral, can be upgraded into 2 useful units
strong vs mages, woses, outlaws...
weak vs nobody, usable in any match
strong melee attack (blade), weak ranged attack (pierce)

core%24images%24units%24elves-wood%24scout%24scout.png Elvish Scout is very fast, moving quickly even in forests. Good for capturing villages and as a support fighter.

good defense in forest, mountains etc
neutral
strong vs retreating wounded units; weak vs spearman or anyone good in fighting cavalry
weak melee attack (blade), weak slowing ranged attack (pierce)

core%24images%24units%24elves-wood%24shaman.png Elvish Shaman is a great support unit, that can heal, slow down enemies and block others in forest hexes.

maxiumum defense and speed in forest (70%), but low hitpoints
neutral, can be upgraded into 2 useful units
strong when well protected by other units; weak in 1vs1 fighting and on terrains with low defense, or when slowing is not effective
weak melee attack (impact), weak ranged attack (impact)

core%24images%24units%24woses%24wose.png Wose is a tree-like creature with high HP, but poor defenses, that can heal itself.

low defenses everythere, but with a lot of hitpoints
lawful
strong against skeletons, spearmen, saurians; weak in fight against multiple units with fire or blade weapons
strong melee attack (impact)

core%24images%24units%24merfolk%24hunter.png Merman Hunter is a warrior and scout connected with water.

good defense in water (50-70%)
lawful
strong on maps with lots of water and swamps; weak on maps with small amount of water
weak melee attack (pierce), strong ranged attack (pierce)

core%24images%24units%24human-magi%24mage.png Mages are in both rebel and loyalist armies. They provide fire damage in their magical ranged attack.

good defense in mountains and villages, but low hitpoints
lawful, can be upgraded into 2 useful units
strong against skeletons, saurians, ghosts; weak when not protected by other units
weak melee attack (impact), strong magical ranged attack (fire)

Starting troops against random opponent:

core%24images%24units%24elves-wood%24scout%24scout.png core%24images%24units%24human-magi%24mage.png

+ core%24images%24units%24elves-wood%24fighter.png OR core%24images%24units%24merfolk%24hunter.png based on amount of water

General Rebel Strategies:

Rebels have excellent defense in forests. A primary consideration for your strategy should be holding and leveraging available forest hexes. Your faction is largely compromised of the neutral Elves, but the Mage, Wose, and Merman are Lawful. You will be strongest in the day, but if your opponent is also lawful it is usually best to fight at night.

Rebels have an abundance of ranged attacks in addition to the Dextrous trait on Elves. This enables frequent chances to attack without taking retaliation damage; it also guarantees any opponent attacking you will take some damage in return.

Second only to the Drakes, Rebels have good mobility. The Scout has the highest level 1 movement in the game, and all of your Elves have the efficient woodland movetype. Attempt to take an early village advantage and later ZOCing your opponent's weakened units.

The Elves bring multiple special abilities to the table. The Elvish Captain provides access to the Leadership trait, which can prove the difference when fighting an enemy at their chosen time of day. Shamans provide +4 healing and the ability to slow enemy units, a cornerstone of the Rebel strategy; their 70% defense in forests even allows them to provide effective front line support.