I think we should add some information about these critical parts of building your heroes / teams.
(Edited by Jonray)
To be honest with you, I haven't watched one of those battles to the finish in a long time. :) I usually "Auto" them.
I'm sure what you're probably seeing is the "Arcane in Your Face" attack that they tend to throw in. The only "benefit" to that is that those who have reached King II on the Nobility ranks will be able to resurrect a Hero to keep fighting.
Personally, I've never liked the "Arcane" mechanism. Something where there is no viable counter for reminds me of playing table top RPGs with a vindictive GM.