Large scale battles can be very confusing and messy. In those situations it is best to control your Hero. Command your normal units to attack and take control of the Hero. cast the Hero's spells and make sure it stays alive. When Heroes are using Auras, they can be very effective in helping the normal troops fight. So,
it is important to keep them alive. Use Focused FireCommand all of your units (especially if they are ranged units) to attack one enemy, finish it off, then move on to the next unit. This can win you many battles against players that don't use focused fire. If the enemy notices you are targeting specific units
and attempts to run them away, don't chase, pick a different unit to attack. Town Destroyed?Ask to borrow some resources to rebuild it. If you can't rebuild, ask for your allies to share unit control, so you can help them better control their units. Stay in the game and help! Try to get a worker out of your town before it is destroyed just in case your allies can give you enough money to rebuild later in the game. AurasIn large team games Auras can be very effective since they cover many allied units. Add in extra Auras whenever possible. UnitsWhen coming up with strategies for team games you can get away with crazier stuff as the number of the players on the teams increase. In large team games one player can focus entirely on spellcasters or Siege Engines or units with Siege Damage while the other teammates can handle the melee and ranged units. Play around with this until you find a combination that works. ReplaysIf you lose, save and
watch the replay. Analyze why you have lost. Look for ways to improve your game. Build Player-built ShopsMake sure you build a player-built shop even if you might not use it. Your allies may come to your town to buy something and you need to have a shop available for them. Maybe they might need a Town Portal Scroll or a Healing Potion or whatever. Hero RushesAlways expect a Hero Rush. People typically Hero rush because they are teching (heading up the tech-tree quickly) and want to distract you because they currently have no army. Human players are typically rushed first or players that are closest to the enemy. In team games make sure that you head over to your ally on the battle front (nearest enemy) since they are most likely to be attacked. Sometimes the enemy may, however, pick someone in the middle since they expect the front lines to be defended. Learn more about Hero Rushes. Prepare for counter AttacksWhen you invade an enemy town and you know
they are not going to Teleport in, be prepared for the enemy to attack from the rear. Don't go too deep into the enemy town. If you do you may have trouble responding to the counter attack (especially with melee units). Be ready to turn immediately and attack the enemy as they come into defend their town.
If you don't then the enemy army will kill you from behind. Then they only need to counter attack your base to finish you off. This can often result in a loss of the entire game. Yell at your allies to prepare for the counter attack and ping the map when it's near or has arrived.
