Part 16

Consider acquiring all Evenstar powers before attacking the Black Gates to make the final mission significantly easier.

Having all heroes at level 10 and all summoning powers is recommended for an easier final mission.

Missions generally involve destroying all evil forces; careful unit management is key.

Avoid losing high-ranked units as they are difficult to replace.

The game limits units to a capacity of 300, automatically eliminating lower-ranked units if you exceed this. The exact algorithm for unit sorting is peculiar and may not always be consistent.

On captured outposts, build 3 wells and have units guard the area.

Close gates, build base defenses, and let resources accumulate for a higher score.

Exclusively level up heroes when possible.

Have powerful heroes like Aragorn or Gandalf solo objectives.

For fast leveling, have archer units guard an enemy barracks or a choke point, with heroes among them to gain experience without direct combat.

Group cavalry-based heroes (Rohan heroes, Faramir) with cavalry units for bonuses, utilizing their skills on auto-set.

Cavalry units can withstand hordes of pike units with armor bonuses and reduced damage taken when led by heroes.

Heroes leading units gain experience from both their own kills and a fraction of the units' experience.

Rotate injured heroes to the rear, as respawning rank 10 heroes is time-consuming and resource-intensive.

Always check and fulfill bonus objectives, which include building specific units/buildings, upgrades, ranking up units, finding reinforcements, and destroying enemy patrols/special units.

Reinforcements can include stray knight battalions, hidden rangers, and giant eagles.

When facing large enemy rushes, group archers with a hero possessing leadership skills.

Find a bottleneck to concentrate archer fire and eliminate enemies before they reach your units.

Against specific enemy compositions (e.g., Mordor with mumakils, haradrim lancers, Rhun warriors), position knights and riders behind archers.

Level up units by having them demolish enemy buildings after an initial rush.

Keep heroes at the front lines to absorb damage, but monitor their health.

Be aware that mounted heroes are vulnerable to pike units, and hobbits are generally weak. Aragorn is noted as the safest hero to operate independently.

If missions become a chore, consider sending in your units.