In the Library (1/2) | Mission 4: The Doom That Came to Konos - main quests Heroes VI - Shades of Darkness Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Objective: defeat the Legion of Pain and Legion of Madness

This mission is long and very demanding. Not only do you have to fight two enemies at once, but also fast enough so that they cannot collect too many forces. Apart from that you will also face time challenges multiple times. You begin the mission with a city (M1, 1) - start forming your army from the very start. Stalkers, Assassins and Shadow Lurkers will be the core of your army for quite some time. You should also start recruiting Faceless as fast as possible - they are very effective at fighting demons. You should also try to unlock dragons soon.

After clearing the area around your city, you can head to the east. You will be joined by a group of Stalkers (M1, 2) but the first time limited mission will also begin: "Demons at the Gate". As there is no better target in the area, you can attack the enemy champion and defeat him in open field (M1, 3). The units you receive in return will soon come in handy. As it turns out, the enemy has activated a second gate in the meantime - it will be one of the biggest obstacles on your way which will hold you back from taking offensive steps against the Inferno legion.

While exploring the area, you will come across a destroyed training camp (M1, 4). It will activate the side mission "Exercise Series" - I'd recommend completing it as fast as possible as the ready building will let you improve your units easily. Also remember about constantly upgrading your city, as additional units will soon be much needed. As the only passage the enemy can use is found at (M1, 5), you can head further to the east - the cave there is isolated from the Inferno forces and the local fort (M1, 7) will increase the weekly creature growth. On your way you should also clear the gates of hell (M1, 6) and take over the Faceless.

Around the middle of the road you will be attacked by a Sanctuary hero of the Elrath faction - it's a forecast of the incoming trouble. After defeating him, clearing the area and visiting every place worth of attention, get ready for one of the most difficult battles.