Talk:Heroes/@comment-91.125.179.191-20140701140606/@comment-24722167-20140701184829

Almost any unit can enter your retinue - the only ones excluded are Titants, Dragons and units with the Mechanical tag. The game rates units in the form of a "strength" rating. Although I'm uncertain as to how the game caculates this strength rating, It does take into account more than just the unit's level. For example, Builders typically would never show up, despite having the same, if not more XP than other units. BUT if that Builder has an incredible amount of XP (The Kobold from one of my quests) then it's certain to show up.

Once the game has chosen the 8 "strongest" units, if there aren't any Generals chosen, then it'll add one in with 1 XP, so there's always a General present. This General addedd will be the General to the same race of your Hero, ignoring usual restrictions. It is through this method that Dark Dwarven Heroes can acquire Bronze Golems for their retinue.