Talk:Dark Elf/@comment-130.185.206.203-20140526020307/@comment-5395153-20140526125402

Which patch version are you using? Some of those units become more useful in later patch versions. One of the weaknesses of the Dark Elves is probably the lack of any ground-based tank unit. It's a similar situation with the High Elves except they can manage the weakness better since they are a bit tougher and have higher combat. That said, the Dark Elven forces aren't particularly capable in combat and will likely require some kind of spellcasting hero to back them up (such as a Summoner or Daemonslayer).

If the opponent only has towers which deal piercing damage (such as Knights, Empire, Orcs etc), Skeletons and Queen Spiders can act as fodder whilst spellcasters (mostly Spider Priestesses) with the Darkbolt upgrade can sit at the back dealing massive damage.