How to play Southern Elves

Units

Elvish Archer is important unit for rebels with powerful ranged attack.

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

Elvish Fighter 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 (leader or very good fighter)
• strong vs mages, woses, outlaws; weak vs nobody, usable in any match
• strong melee attack (blade), weak ranged attack (pierce)

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
• average melee attack (blade), average ranged attack (pierce)

Elvish Shaman is a great support unit, that can heal, slow down enemies and block others in forest hexes.

• maximum defense and speed in forest (70%), but low hitpoints
• neutral, can be upgraded into 2 useful units (sorceress with strong ranged attack or to become better healer)
• strong when well protected by other units; weak in 1vs1 fighting and on terrains with low defense
• weak melee attack (impact), weak slowing ranged attack (impact)