Elephants, when used correctly are awesome! Just let the enemy waste there javelins and arrows and your good to go rampaging. Plus by then the enemys moral is lower from continues fighting. A charge from the rear and you will watch even the most elite either fly in the air or run with the tails between their legs. But ofcourse, make sure you are economically ready to handle these guys. I absolutly love them. (I've got triple silver chevroned ones)