List of artifacts sorted by equip slot
Ring
Artifacts equipped in these slots give varying bonuses, though they are seldom very powerful. The artifacts equipped in this slot are:
Artifact | Slot | Class | Cost | Effect | Combination |
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Ring_of_Conjuring | Ring | Treasure | 5000 | Spell duration +2 | Part of Ring of the Magi |
Still Eye of the Dragon | Ring | Treasure | 10000 | Attack +1 Defence +1 |
Part of Power of the Dragon Father |
Quiet_Eye_of_the_Dragon | Ring | Treasure | 10000 | Morale +1 Luck +1 |
Part of Power of the Dragon Father |
Equestrian's_Gloves | Ring | Minor | 15000 | Hero movement +3 | Part of [[{{{6}}}]] |
Diplomat's_Ring | Ring | Major | 25000 | Surrendering cost is reduced | Part of [[{{{6}}}]] |
Ring_of_the_Wayfarer | Ring | Major | 25000 | Unit speed +1 Hero movement +6 |
Part of [[{{{6}}}]] |
Ring_of_Vitality | Ring | Treasure | 25000 | Unit health +1 | Part of Elixir of Life |
Ring_of_Life | Ring | Minor | 25000 | Unit health +1 | Part of Elixir of Life |
Ring_of_Infinite_Gems | Ring | Major | 25000 | Resource +1 | Part of Cornucopia |
Eversmoking_Ring_of_Sulfur | Ring | Major | 25000 | Resource +1 | Part of Cornucopia |
Ring_of_the_Magi | [[ Ring (3 sots)]] |
Combo | 15000 | Spell duration +56 | Part of Ring_of_the_Magi
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There are 10 rings in total, the Equestrian's Gloves artefact counts as a ring slot item.
As alternatives most weapons increase attack, all shields increase defense (one at the expense of attack). 2 rings can be equipped.
Necklace
Artifacts equipped in this slot usually (8 out of 17 artefacts) render units immune to certain Spells (damage Spells: Destroy Undead, Death Ripple as whole battlefield spells and Lightning Bolt/Chain Lightning as single target/arcing targets damage spells, Blind as temporary unit remover, Berserk or Hypnotize as further crowd control spells, Curse and Forgetfulness as unit damage reducers) but there are also skill enchancers, attack/defense or spellpower/knowledge as well as luck/morale additions.
Some of the necklace artefacts are also part of combination parts that grant additional effects if all parts are combined on the same hero.
There are 17 necklaces.
Artifact | Slot | Class | Cost | Effect | Combination |
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Pendant of Dispassion | [[ Necklace]] | Treasure | 5000 | Immune Berserk | Part of [[{{{6}}}]] |
Pendant of Free Will | [[ Necklace]] | Treasure | 5000 | Immune Hypnotize | Part of [[{{{6}}}]] |
Pendant of Life | [[ Necklace]] | Treasure | 12500 | Immune Death Ripple | Part of [[{{{6}}}]] |
Pendant of Death | [[ Necklace]] | Treasure | 12500 | Immune Destroy Undead | Part of [[{{{6}}}]] |
Pendant of Total Recall | [[ Necklace]] | Treasure | 15000 | Immune Forgetfulness | Part of [[{{{6}}}]] |
Pendant of Holiness | [[ Necklace]] | Treasure | 25000 | Immune Curse | Part of [[{{{6}}}]] |
Pendant of Second Sight | [[ Necklace]] | Major | 25000 | Immune Blind | Part of [[{{{6}}}]] |
Pendant of Negativity | [[ Necklace]] | Major | 25000 | Immune Lightning Bolt Immune Chain Lightning |
Part of [[{{{6}}}]] |
Collar of Conjuring | [[ Necklace]] | Treasure | 2500 | Spell durration +1 | Part of Ring of the Magi |
Amulet of the Undertaker | [[ Necklace]] | Treasure | 10000 | Necromancy +5% | Part of Cloak of the Undead King |
Garniture of Interference | [[ Necklace]] | Major | 10000 | Resistance +5% | Part of [[{{{6}}}]] |
Statesman's Medal | [[ Necklace]] | Major | 25000 | Surrender +10% | Part of [[{{{6}}}]] |
Necklace of Swiftness | [[ Necklace]] | Treasure | 25000 | Unit speed +1 | Part of [[{{{6}}}]] |
Pendant of Courage | [[ Necklace]] | Major | 35000 | Luck +3 Morale +3 |
Part of [[{{{6}}}]] |
Necklace of Dragonteeth | [[ Necklace]] | Major | 30000 | Spell Power +3 Knowledge +3 |
Part of Power of the Dragon Father |
Necklace of Ocean Guidance | [[ Necklace]] | Major | 50000 | Hero sea movement + | Part of Admiral's Hat |
Celestial Necklace of Bliss | [[ Necklace]] | Relic | 60000 | All Primary Skills +3 | Part of Angelic Alliance |
Shield
Artifacts equipped in this slot almost always give a bonus to Defense, just one of the 8 also gives Spell Power and Knowledge. The artifacts equipped in this slot are:
Artifact | Slot | Class | Cost | Effect | Combination |
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Shield of the Dwarven Lords | Shield | Treasure | 10000 | Defence +2 | Part of [[{{{6}}}]] |
Shield of the Yawning Dead | Shield | Minor | 15000 | Defence +3 | Part of Armor of the Damned |
Buckler of the Gnoll King | Shield | Minor | 20000 | Defence +4 | Part of [[{{{6}}}]] |
Targ of the Rampaging Ogre | Shield | Major | 25000 | Defence +5 | Part of [[{{{6}}}]] |
Shield of the Damned | Shield | Major | 30000 | Defence +6 | Part of Armageddon's Blade (artifact) |
Dragon Scale Shield | Shield | Major | 30000 | Attack +3 Defence +3 |
Part of Power of the Dragon Father |
Lion's Shield of Courage | Shield | Relic | ~80k | All Primary Skills +4 | Part of Angelic Alliance |
Sentinel's Shield | Shield | Relic | ~50k | Attack -3 Defence +12 |
Part of Titan's Thunder |
There are 8 shields. Relics cannot be bought at Artifact Merchants, so the price is approximated.
Shoulder
Artifacts equipped in this slot have varying powers, including a couple of the best in the game. The artifacts equipped in this slot are:
Artifact | Slot | Class | Cost | Effect | Combination |
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Cape of Conjuring | Shoulder | Tresure | 7500 | Spell duration +3 | Part of Ring of the Magi |
Dragon Wing Tabard | Shoulder | Minor | 20000 | Spell Power +2 Knowledge +2) |
Part of Power of the Dragon Father |
Vampire's Cowl | Shoulder | Minor | 20000 | Necromancy +10% | Part of Cloak of the Undead King |
Surcoat of Counterpoise | Shoulder | Major | 20000 | Resistance +10% | Part of [[{{{6}}}]] |
Ambassador's Sash | Shoulder | Major | 25000 | Surrendering cost is reduced | Part of [[{{{6}}}]] |
Everflowing Crystal Cloak | Shoulder | Major | 25000 | Resource +1 | Part of Cornucopia |
Recanter's Cloak | Shoulder | Major | 40000 | Prevents casting 2lvl+ spells | Part of [[{{{6}}}]] |
Cape of Velocity | Shoulder | Major | 50000 | Unit speed +2 | Part of [[{{{6}}}]] |
Angel Wings | Shoulder | Relic | 100000 | Spell Fly permenent | Part of [[{{{6}}}]] |
Cloak of the Undead King | [[ Shoulder (3 sots)]] |
Combo | ~60k | Necromancy +60% Skeletons, Walking Deads, Wights or Liches |
Part of Cloak of the Undead King
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Torso
Artifacts equipped in this slot usually give a bonus to Spell Power, but there some exceptions. The artifacts equipped in this slot are:
Weapon
Artifacts equipped in this slot oftenmost gives bonuses to Attack. The list of these are:
Miscellaneous
The artifacts that can be equipped in these slots are many, and have different powers, but the ones boosting Secondary Skills are in the majority. The artifacts equipped in this slot are:
Mana regeneration (like Mysticism):
- Charm of Mana (+1 mana pool regeneration / day)
- Mystic Orb of Mana (+3 mana pool regeneration / day)
- Talisman of Mana (+2 mana pool regeneration / day)
all mana each day (optimum Mysticism):
- Wizard's Well (all mana pool regeneration / day)
50% damage enhancers per magic school (like Sorcery but better percentage and per school):
- Orb of Driving Rain (Water school damage +50%)
- Orb of the Firmament (Air school damage +50%)
- Orb of Silt (Earth school damage +50%)
- Orb of Tempestous Fire (Fire school damage +50%)
Spells in general (Resistance related):
- Orb of Inhibition (no spells usable)
- Orb of Vulnerability (all spells usable, no immunities)
- Sphere of Permanence (no dispels)
Spell Storages:
- Spell Scroll (has a spell on it)
Eagle Eye (learning spells the enemy uses) skill points increase:
- Bird of Perception (Eagle Eye +5%)
- Emblem of Cognizance (Eagle Eye +15%)
- Stoic Watchman (Eagle Eye +10%)
Spell Storages, all spells of a school:
- Tome of Air (Hero knows all Air spells, even banned ones, no Wisdom necessary)
- Tome of Earth (Hero knows all Earth spells, even banned ones, no Wisdom necessary)
- Tome of Fire (Hero knows all Fire spells, even banned ones, no Wisdom necessary)
- Tome of Water (Hero knows all Water spells, even banned ones, no Wisdom necessary)
Luck of units:
- Cards of Prophecy (+1 luck)
- Clover of Fortune (+1 luck)
- Ladybird of Luck (+1 luck)
- Hourglass of the Evil Hour (negates all luck bonuses)
Creature Features enhanced:
- Vial of Dragon Blood (+5 attack, +5 defense to dragons)
Morale of units (like Leadership):
- Badge of Courage (includes mind spell immunity)
- Crest of Valor
- Glyph of Gallantry
- Spirit of Oppression (negates all moral bonuses, does allow negative morale)
Scouting Range increase:
Archery skill points increase:
Ranged damage:
Additional Health:
- Vial of Lifeblood
- Elixir of Life (+25% health, regeneration)
Ressource generation:
Gold generation (like Estates):
Town creature production:
No quitting the battlefield until no unit is left: