Battles in the field | Battles Heroes VII Guide
Last update: 11 May 2016
Battles and skirmishes are one of the most important aspects of Might & Magic: Heroes VII. You will spend majority of the time with the game in combat mode, so it is important to properly lead your forces to victory. Below you will find some basic advices related to waging battles in the field.
The first action you must perform is properly positioning your forces. Remember about placing the melee warriors as close to enemy troops as possible (unless you intend to use a defensive tactic). Ranged units should be positioned as far from the enemy as possible, preferably in one of the corners or behind a cover. By default you can position the troops in two rows. It can be changed by selecting ability for your hero. Tactics from the novice level in the Leadership tree increases the number of available rows to 3.
Once the battle starts, you must use a proper tactic. If the enemy has strong ranged units, it is a good idea to attack immediately. The more you wait, the more damage you will receive. It's the opposite when enemy has only melee fighting units. In that case, you should retreat your units and focus on defensive stances (a shield icon above the troops icon). This will give you at least one turn to deal free damage. Whenever it is possible, try to attack the enemy forces from the side, preferably from the back. This will give you a great boost to damage.
Remember to actively use the abilities and spells of your hero. He isn't shown in the queue of movement at the bottom of the screen, so you must keep it in mind. You can perform one of two actions: attack directly or use the spellbook. Direct attack is recommended especially in easy and fast battles, where the time is more important than tactics. If you are fighting with a strong army, you should always use the abilities of your character. This can allow you to weaken enemy forces, strengthen your own troops or deal damage with area of effect. Of course, you should also consider the class of your character, Might heroes will have less options than Magic heroes. Don't forget that some of your troops also have special abilities which you can use.