: Masters of attrition. They must build on "Blight" (corrupted ground) and use the Death Knight to heal units with "Death Coil." Their structures can be summoned and left to build themselves.
: As your army grows, your gold mining efficiency decreases. "No Upkeep" (0–50 food) gives 100% gold; "Low Upkeep" (51–80 food) gives 70%; and "High Upkeep" (81+ food) gives only 40%.
: Defensive powerhouses. They use "Militia" (converting workers into temporary soldiers) to fend off early rushes and rely heavily on strong spellcasters like Priests and Sorceresses.
To master the "Reign of Chaos" campaign or multiplayer, you must manage several key systems:
: Brute force and high health. They focus on durable units like Grunts and Raiders. Their heroes, like the Blademaster, excel at hit-and-run harassment.