HOMMIV bandits

[slimjimjohnson]

So bandits can pass by level one creatures and heroes without scouting. Does this count even if the hero had a massive army? Or is it literally only heroes ?

[jeff]

It depends on the scouting skill level of the hero. I forget exactly each level's affect but a hero with scouting can detect them at various ranges.

[Dalai]

If your hero has any level of scouting or any creature in your army higher than tier 1 - bandits will be detected from afar. Otherwise you need to get right next to them to see them.