Recommended bonus: Attack skill
(I prefer attack. It's not too much of a difference)

First, collect all the resources around. In the southwest corner of the map, there is a sign that says something like "Congratulations! You've found a secret passage to the end of the campaign" Do not visit it, because your hero will die.

After you take ALL of the resources, go to the crusaders to the east. After you reach them, run away! Be sure you will NOT end your turn when the crusaders tell you to stop! What I

Seize the Yawning Shield of the Dead from the "Hand of Death" Necromancers cult to win the campaign. However, if Crag Hack is defeated in combat, the scenario is lost. Crag Hack is limited to level 25 but will carry over his experience, skills and spells on to the next campaign.

Starting Bonus: Barracks or 10 wood and 10 Ore or Equestrian Gloves.

Maps

Crag Hack must acquire the Rib Cage of Power from one of the Liches haunting the swamp of Ferris to win the scenario. However, if Crag Hack is defeated in combat, the scenario is lost. Crag Hack is limited to level 20 but will carry over his experience, skills and spells on to the next scenario.

Starting Bonus: 40 Wolf Raiders or 30 Orc Chiefains or 5 Ogres

Maps

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Seize the Blackshard of the Dead Knight from Marzeth to win the scenario. However, if Crag Hack is defeated in combat, the scenario is lost. Crag Hack is limited to level 15 but will carry over his experience, skills and spells on to the next scenario.

Starting Bonus: Upgraded Orc Tower or 5000 gold or Gnoll's Flail.

Maps

Crag Hack must seize the first artifact Sandro requires, the Skull Helmet, from Barshon the Barbarian to win the scenario. However, if Crag Hack is defeated in combat, the scenario is lost. Crag Hack is limited to level 10 but will carry over his experience, skills and spells on to the next scenario.

Starting Bonus: 40 Goblins or 20 Wolf Riders or 15 Orcs.

Maps

Steal the Vial of Lifeblood from the Vampire Lord Vokial to create the Elixir of Life and win the campaign. However, if Gelu is defeated in combat, the scenario is lost. Gelu is limited to level 25 but will carry his experience, skills, and spells on to the next campaign.

Maps

This valley is the land of the Dragon Lords. They must be defeated and the Ring of Life located to win the scenario. Gelu is limited to level 20 but will carry his experience, skills, and spells on to the next scenario.

Starting Bonus: 1 Green Dragon or Boots of Speed or 3000 Gold.

Maps

Your goal is to defeat all of the enemies without having Gelu being defeated in battle. Your heroes are limited to level 10, but Gelu and two other heroes will move on to the next map.

Your choices for starting bonuses are the Speculum, 15 Grand Elves, or 10 Sharpshooters.

Maps

Yog must deliver the Heavenly Helm of Enlightenment and Sword of Judgment to Beleg and Orruk to win the campaign. However, if Yog is defeated in combat or loses any artifact, the scenario is lost. Yog is limited to level 25 but will carry his experience, skills and spells on to his next campaign.

Starting Bonus: Everflowing Crystal Cloak or 2 Cyclops or 4 Rocs.

Maps

Yog must deliver the Celestial Necklace of Bliss and Lion's Shield of Courage to Falor and Terwen to win the scenario. However, if Yog is defeated in combat or loses either artifact, the scenario is lost. Yog is limited to level 21 but will carry his experience and skills on to the next scenario.

Starting Bonus: Badge of Courage or 3 Ogres or 8 Orc Chieftains.

Maps

Take the Sandals of the Saint and the Armor of Wonder to Alendora to win the scenario. However, if Yog is defeated in combat or you lose either component of the Angelic Alliance, the scenario is lost. Yog is limited to level 18 but will carry his experience and skills on to the next scenario.

Starting Bonus: 10 wood or Ring of the Wayfarer or 3500 gold.

Maps

Get Yog to Ulgak, the capital of Krewlod, to offer his services to Duke Winston Boragus and win the scenario. However, if Yog is defeated in combat, the scenario is lost. Yog is limited to level 15 but will carry his experience and skills on to the next scenario.

Starting Bonus: Citadel or 10 Crystal or Ogre Fort.

Maps

Escape from Bracada and capture the Krewlodian town of Groa to win the Scenario. However, if Yog is defeated in combat or fails to capture Groa in 5 months, the scenario is lost. Yog is limited to level 9 but will carry his experience and skills on to the next scenario.

Starting Bonus: Spirit of Oppression or Pendant of Negativity or 3 Nagas.

Maps

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