ok im not a very good player at this but im ok and ive found some neat things to do
(this kinda cuts both ways though)
tip 2: try to get all the buildings build first (and keep some men coming) then build another mage tower or caslte a little bit infront of your starter one its acts as a shield.
and here is what a master battle mages stats are ill get more stats later
hp 1400
ep 1000
armour 20 +20 (40)
sight 12 +4 (16)