Is Zero Losses on Normal Mage possible in KB:AP?

[cicobuff]

Hi,

I started a normal mage in my 1st play through. Trying very hard to have zero losses. Basically came this far by sneaking and buying units from higher level islands before going back. At lvl 18 now with 4.5k leadership and zero loss so far.

But..... I am having problems now, I cant win against mini-bosses with zero loss (e.g. the Orc guarding the cave) that case mass damage spells. I also checked out the giant spider 30K hp!!!!

This makes me doubt whether zero loss is possible for a mage. Any advise? Anyone having success with zero loss normal mage in KB:AP?