Fighting Demons 101

Original article from forums: A simple guide for fighting demons.

Note: This guide is written with Imperial in mind. Shadow reference will be included in some parts as well. Please help to edit for Clans.

Demon City Makeup
CH=Changeling | F=Fiend | BH=Bloodfury Hound | S=Succubus | FT=Fire Thrower | SH=Satyr Hellcaller | M=Manticore | TS=Tourmented Soul

Strategy guide for Demon city Level 3
Basically, DC3 is the first demon city which will drop item designs. If you are camp/graveyard level 7, you can take it out with full pilgrim or full shades set up in one shot without losses. However, if you are below that, a mixture of pilgrim/shades with hammer guards/assassins might help to minimize the losses.

Strategy guide for Demon city Level 4
From DC4 onwards, you get superior item designs, though it is very rare for DC4 to drop it. If you wish to kill DC4 in one shot without losses, your hero's power need to be at least 1950 or roughly 71 full pilgrims. Thus, if you are camp/graveyard level 7 - 9, it is recommended that you go for DC5 as they still take 2 shots.

Strategy guide for Demon city Level 5
DC5 is the last demon city without a magic demon troop. Ideally, if you wish to save on your crystals, this is the highest DC which you can go for camp/graveyard level 7-9. To wipe out in 2 waves:
 * 1) First waves use 20 swift swords (Blade dancers), 20 crossbowers (Dagger throwers), 20 royal knights (Nightmare) and 20 rangers (Stalkers). You can adjust the figure based on your camp/graveyard level and hero's power.
 * 2) Second wave use a combo of royal knights and rangers. However, if you are camp/graveyard level 9, you might want to try full magic for your second waves to minimize further losses.

Strategy guide for Demon city Level 6
DC6 is the first demon city with magic troops and the last one without those insanely overpowered demon units. If you are not camp/graveyard level 10, it would be difficult for you to take it out in 2 waves. If you are already there, you can use 2 waves of royal knights and rangers. This is also the first DC that will drop rare designs.

Basically any demon city (7,8,9,10) further will need a bit of teamwork to even scatch them. If you are looking for farming DCs for resources, DC6 is pretty much the highest you can go.