Artifact

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Artifacts are items that can be found on the Adventure Map. When a hero picks one up, the artifact disappears from the map and is stored in the hero's backpack. From the backpack a hero can equip the artifacts in the appropriate slot. Every hero has a backpack that can hold up to 64 unequipped artifacts. If the hero's backpack is full, no more artifacts can be picked up.

Equipped artifacts usually enhance a hero's abilities, either by increasing primary skills, movement, morale or luck, enhancing secondary skills, or providing immunity against a particular spell. However, equipped artifacts may also provide extra income for the kingdom or increase the productivity of creature dwellings in towns.

An artifact lying on the Adventure Map can also be guarded even though it has no apparent creatures guarding it. When a hero attempts to pick up a guarded artifact, text appears asking whether or not the hero wants to attack the guardians. If the hero manages to defeat the guardians, he will receive the artifact. If he is forced to retreat from the battle or dies during it, the defeated guardians will not regenerate. It should be noted, that if the map maker has set guards for the artifact without a text, then no question is asked and the guards attack immediately.

Slots

Equipped artifacts are placed on squares on hero menu called slots as seen on the picture below. Slots represents different parts of the hero's body, and every slot can hold one artifact at the time.

Slot 1 – Right hand (offensive): Typically gives bonus to attack skill.
Slot 2 – Helmet: Typically gives bonus to knowledge skill.
Slot 3 – Necklace: Varies, but commonly gives spell immunities.
Slot 4 – Torso: Typically gives bonus to spell power.
Slot 5 – Ring (left and right hand): Varies.
Slot 6 – Left hand (defensive): Typically gives bonus to defense skill.
Slot 7 – Cape: Varies.
Slot 8 – Feet: Typically gives benefits to hero's movement.
Slot 9 – Miscellaneous: Varies greatly. Note: In Shadow of Death and Heroes Chronicles there are five misc slots.
Slot A: Reserved only for ballista.
Slot B: Reserved only for ammo cart.
Slot C: Reserved only for first aid tent.
Slot D: Reserved only for catapult.
Slot E: Reserved only for spell book.
Slot F: Your backpack. Where you can store up to 64 unused artifacts.

Cost

Class

Artifacts are split into 4 categories roughly rating their power and usefulness. The Class rating is not listed on the item in game, and provides no other effect. it is only for map making purposes. The map editor allows for placing of a random artifact of that Class, allowing for creating a variation in that map from one play through to the next.

The 4 Classes are: Treasure, Minor, Major, and Relic. Treasure classed artifacts typically give the hero +1 luck or +2 attack. Relics can give a user +4 attack and defense or knowledge of all Air spells.

Artifacts
Combination
Admiral's Hat
Angelic Alliance
Armor of the Damned
Bow of the Sharpshooter
Cloak of the Undead King
Cornucopia
Elixir of Life
Power of the Dragon Father
Ring of the Magi
Statue of Legion
Titan's Thunder
Wizard's Well
Diplomat's Cloak Horn of the Abyss
Golden Goose Horn of the Abyss
Ironfist of the Ogre Horn of the Abyss
Pendant of Reflection Horn of the Abyss
Treasure
Minor
Major
Relic
Artifacts
Relic
Angel Wings
Armageddon's Blade Armageddon's Blade
Boots of Levitation
Boots of Polarity
Celestial Necklace of Bliss
Crown of Dragontooth
Dragon Scale Armor
Endless Sack of Gold
Helm of Heavenly Enlightenment
Lion's Shield of Courage
Orb of Vulnerability
Orb of Inhibition
Sandals of the Saint
Sea Captain's Hat
Sentinel's Shield
Spellbinder's Hat
Sword of Judgement
Thunder Helmet
Titan's Cuirass
Titan's Gladius
Tome of Air
Tome of Earth
Tome of Fire
Tome of Water
Vial of Dragon Blood Armageddon's Blade
Horn of the Abyss Horn of the Abyss
Sleepkeeper Horn of the Abyss
Treasure
Minor
Major
Combination
Artifacts
Major
Ambassador's Sash
Angel Feather Arrows
Arms of Legion
Breastplate of Brimstone
Cape of Velocity
Dead Man's Boots
Diplomat's Ring
Dragon Scale Shield
Endless Bag of Gold
Endless Purse of Gold
Everflowing Crystal Cloak
Everpouring Vial of Mercury
Eversmoking Ring of Sulfur
Garniture of Interference
Golden Bow
Head of Legion
Hellstorm Helmet
Necklace of Dragonteeth
Necklace of Ocean Guidance
Ogre's Club of Havoc
Orb of Driving Rain
Orb of the Firmament
Orb of Silt
Orb of Tempestuous Fire
Pendant of Courage
Pendant of Negativity
Pendant of Second Sight
Recanter's Cloak
Ring of Infinite Gems
Ring of the Wayfarer
Shackles of War
Shield of the Damned
Sphere of Permanence
Statesman's Medal
Surcoat of Counterpoise
Sword of Hellfire
Targ of the Rampaging Ogre
Tunic of the Cyclops King
Vial of Lifeblood
Cape of Silence Horn of the Abyss
Crown of the Five Seas Horn of the Abyss
Pendant of Downfall Horn of the Abyss
Ring of Oblivion Horn of the Abyss
Royal Armor of Nix Horn of the Abyss
Shield of Naval Glory Horn of the Abyss
Trident of Dominion Horn of the Abyss
Wayfarer's Boots Horn of the Abyss
Treasure
Minor
Relic
Combination
Artifacts
Minor
Armor of Wonder
Blackshard of the Dead Knight
Boots of Speed
Bowstring of the Unicorn's Mane
Buckler of the Gnoll King
Crown of the Supreme Magi
Dragon Wing Tabard
Emblem of Cognizance
Equestrian's Gloves
Greater Gnoll's Flail
Helm of Chaos
Inexhaustible Cart of Ore
Inexhaustible Cart of Lumber
Loins of Legion
Red Dragon Flame Tongue
Rib Cage
Ring of Life
Scales of the Greater Basilisk
Shield of the Yawning Dead
Torso of Legion
Vampire's Cowl
Hideous Mask Horn of the Abyss
Seal of Sunset Horn of the Abyss
Shaman's Puppet Horn of the Abyss
Treasure
Major
Relic
Combination
Artifacts
Treasure
Amulet of the Undertaker
Badge of Courage
Bird of Perception
Bow of Elven Cherrywood
Breastplate of Petrified Wood
Cape of Conjuring
Cards of Prophecy
Centaur's Axe
Charm of Mana
Clover of Fortune
Collar of Conjuring
Crest of Valor
Dragonbone Greaves
Glyph of Gallantry
Helm of the Alabaster Unicorn
Hourglass of the Evil Hour
Ladybird of Luck
Legs of Legion
Mystic Orb of Mana
Necklace of Swiftness
Pendant of Death
Pendant of Dispassion
Pendant of Free Will
Pendant of Holiness
Pendant of Life
Pendant of Total Recall
Quiet Eye of the Dragon
Ring of Conjuring
Ring of Vitality
Shield of the Dwarven Lords
Skull Helmet
Speculum
Spirit of Oppression
Spyglass
Still Eye of the Dragon
Stoic Watchman
Talisman of Mana
Demon's Horseshoe Horn of the Abyss
Ring of Suppression Horn of the Abyss
Runes of Imminency Horn of the Abyss
Minor
Major
Relic
Combination

See also