War Machines (1/2) | Mission 1: A Selfish Prayer for Light - main quests Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Objective: destroy 3 enemy catapults within 21 days

Another time-limited mission. Before heading north, you need to prepare for battle. Build all building required to recruit units and save resources for the Improved Town Portal - it will be necessary to move throughout the map effectively. In the meantime, finish exploring the island. Firstly I would recommend defeating the first Haven hero connected with the "Aggressive Light" mission (M1, 4) and afterwards head south, where you will find the Scroll of Eternal Oath (M1, 5) from the "Undead for the Country" side mission. Thanks to it, each visited tomb (M1, 6) will increase your army.

Now you can take over the local Fort (M1, 7). You also have to take note of the beach (M1, 8), as the Haven forces will be constantly sending heroes towards it and they will be able to take over the Forts and cities during your absence. In order to deal with all three catapults, you will need around 10 turns (assuming that you begin your journey at Nelsham-Nadin). If you have enough time, you should collect additional forces and upgrade your ranged units. Now you can head to the portal (M2, P1) defended by the last Haven hero from "Aggressive Light" (M1, 9).

Defeating the enemy will launch the further part of the mission; for the time being you can ignore it - you have to focus on destroying the catapults. As the portal in front of you is one way, you won't be able to return and defend Nelsham-Nadin until you place an Improved Town Portal. Let's move!