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* Having at least one {{Cn|Rogue}} in hero's army has the same effect expert [[Visions]] has.
* Having at least one {{Cn|Rogue}} in hero's army has the same effect expert [[Visions]] has.
* Having two (or more) same legion artifacts on one hero only gives the growth bonus once. However, two heroes with the same legion artifact on garrison and visiting slots of the town, give bonuses for both.
* Having two (or more) same legion artifacts on one hero only gives the growth bonus once. However, two heroes with the same legion artifact on garrison and visiting slots of the town, give bonuses for both.
* All living [[Dragons]] and [[Hydra]]s become [[Bone Dragon]]s in the [[Skeleton Transformer]]. [[Bone Dragon | Bone and Ghost Dragons]] will turn to simple [[Skeleton]]s (in [[Horn of the Abyss|Horn of the Abyss 1.7.0]] they turn into Bone Dragons).
* All living {{Cn|Green Dragon|noname=}}{{Cn|Gold Dragon|noname=}}{{Cn|Red Dragon|noname=}}{{Cn|Black Dragon|noname=}}[[Dragon]]s and {{Cn|Hydra|noname=}}{{Cn|Chaos Hydra|name=Hydras}} become {{Cn|Bone Dragon}}s in the [[Skeleton Transformer]]. {{Cn|Bone Dragon|noname=}}{{Cn|Ghost Dragon|name=Bone and Ghost Dragons}} will turn to simple {{Cn|Skeleton}}s (in [[Horn of the Abyss|Horn of the Abyss 1.7.0]] they turn into {{Cn|Bone Dragon}}s).
* [[Morale]] bonus for visiting [[Temple]] on day 7 is +2. Also, [[Idol of Fortune]] gives +1 to both Morale and [[Luck]].
* [[Morale]] bonus for visiting [[Temple]] on day 7 is +2. Also, [[Idol of Fortune]] gives +1 to both Morale and [[Luck]].
* Odds of [[wandering creature]]s joining you depends on what troops you have with you (and whether or not you have [[Diplomacy]]).
* Odds of [[wandering creature]]s joining you depends on what troops you have with you (and whether or not you have [[Diplomacy]]).
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* [[Resurrection]] spell can appear in the [[Mage Guild]] of [[Necropolis]] despite the fact that it cannot be used on any of the creatures it creates, hence the use of [[Animate Dead]].
* [[Resurrection]] spell can appear in the [[Mage Guild]] of [[Necropolis]] despite the fact that it cannot be used on any of the creatures it creates, hence the use of [[Animate Dead]].
* On the build screen of any [[town]] you own, each structure's further building prospects are signified by the status colors red, green or yellow. While playing any kind of multiplayer game, and you are not the current player, browsing your own build screens will show your red status structures as green for each of the structures where the current player has enough of each resource & gold to satisfy the build requirements of those structures.
* On the build screen of any [[town]] you own, each structure's further building prospects are signified by the status colors red, green or yellow. While playing any kind of multiplayer game, and you are not the current player, browsing your own build screens will show your red status structures as green for each of the structures where the current player has enough of each resource & gold to satisfy the build requirements of those structures.
* You can mark a path max. 60 000 movement points away (both on land, sea and when using an [[Airship]] {{withhota}})
* You can mark a path max. 60 000 movement points away (both on land, sea and when using an [[Airship]]{{-wh}})
* [[Hole]]s prevent heroes from disembarking from ships.
* [[Hole]]s prevent heroes from disembarking from ships.


=== Combat ===
=== Combat ===
* All effects of creature abilities (e.g. [[dendroids]]' [[bind]]ing) can be [[dispel]]led except [[Wyvern Monarch]]s' [[poison]], which can be [[cure]]d though.
* All effects of creature abilities (e.g. {{Cn|Dendroid Guard|noname=}}{{Cn|Dendroid Soldier|name=Dendroids'}} [[bind]]ing) can be [[dispel]]led except [[poison]] (from {{Cn|Wyvern Monarch}}s, or {{Cn|Sea Serpent|noname=}}{{Cn|Haspid|name=Sea Serpents/Haspids}}{{-wh}}), which can be [[cure]]d.
* Any creatures with [[double attack]] can get [[luck]]y twice in a row.
* Any creatures with [[double attack]] can get [[luck]]y twice in a row.
* All [[spell]]s cannot be disabled from the map. There must be at least one spell from each level.
* All [[spell]]s cannot be disabled from the map. There must be at least one spell from each level.
* [[Anti-Magic]] can only be removed with [[Dispel]] or with {{Cn|Dragon Fly}}'s dispel ability (the ability was introduced in {{roe}} {{withroe}} [[1.4]]).
* [[Anti-Magic]] can only be removed with [[Dispel]] or with {{Cn|Dragon Fly}}'s dispel ability (the ability was introduced in {{roe}} {{withroe}} [[1.4]]).
* [[Arrow tower]]s cause more damage to heroes with [[Armorer]], although it should be the other way round. This also applies to [[Air Shield]]. In {{hota}} {{withhota}} this bug had been fixed.
* [[Arrow tower]]s cause more damage to heroes with [[Armorer]], although it should be the other way round. This also applies to [[Air Shield]]. In {{hota}}{{-wh}} this bug had been fixed.
* Artifacts affect also [[Clone]]d creatures.
* Artifacts affect also [[Clone]]d creatures.
* [[Badge of Courage]] prevents all [[mind spells]]. The spell book and wand symbol do appear, but spells like [[Berserk]] will have no effect. (Not true in {{hota}} {{withhota}}).
* [[Badge of Courage]] prevents all [[mind spells]]. The spell book and wand symbol do appear, but spells like [[Berserk]] will have no effect. (Not true in {{hota}}{{-wh}}).
* Battles in the subterranean level are always considered to take place on [[subterranean]] [[terrain]]. However, [[movement]] works normally. In {{hota}} {{withhota}}, the battles take place found in the respective terrain in the subterranean level.
* Battles in the subterranean level are always considered to take place on [[subterranean]] [[terrain]]. However, [[movement]] works normally. In {{hota}}{{-wh}}, the battles take place found in the respective terrain in the subterranean level.
* [[Berserk]] can be cast on [[Undead]] creatures if [[Orb of Vulnerability]] is present. However, they are still immune to [[Blind]].
* [[Berserk]] can be cast on [[Undead]] creatures if [[Orb of Vulnerability]] is present. However, they are still immune to [[Blind]].
* [[Clone]]d creatures also copy the ability to cast spells. For example, an {{Cn|Ogre Mage}} can cast [[Bloodlust]] or an {{Cn|Archangel}} can cast [[Resurrection]].
* [[Clone]]d creatures also copy the ability to cast spells. For example, an {{Cn|Ogre Mage}} can cast [[Bloodlust]] or an {{Cn|Archangel}} can cast [[Resurrection]].
* Neither [[Dispel]] nor [[Cure]] can remove the effect of [[Disrupting Ray]].
* Neither [[Dispel]] nor [[Cure]] can remove the effect of [[Disrupting Ray]].
* Even though {{Cn|Black Dragon}}s are immune to most creature abilities (e.g. [[stone gaze]]), they can still be [[bind|bound]] by [[Dendroid]]s and die from {{Cn|Mighty Gorgon}}s' [[death stare]].
* Even though {{Cn|Black Dragon}}s are immune to most creature abilities (e.g. [[stone gaze]]), they can still be [[bind|bound]] by {{Cn|Dendroid Guard|noname=}}{{Cn|Dendroid Soldier|name=Dendroids}} and die from {{Cn|Mighty Gorgon}}s' [[death stare]].
* Even though {{Cn|Black Dragon}}s are immune to all spells, they still receive damage from {{Cn|Efreet Sultan}}s' Fire Shield.
* Even though {{Cn|Black Dragon}}s are immune to all spells, they still receive damage from {{Cn|Efreet Sultan}}s' Fire Shield.
* [[Land Mine]]s do not affect creatures with magic immunity (e.g. {{Cn|Magic Elemental}}s) ({{roe}} {{withroe}} [[1.4|1.2]] or [https://www.gog.com/game/heroes_of_might_and_magic_3_complete_edition Complete Edition]) and creatures on their native terrain.  
* [[Land Mine]]s do not affect creatures with magic immunity (e.g. {{Cn|Magic Elemental}}s) ({{roe}} {{withroe}} [[1.4|1.2]] or [https://www.gog.com/game/heroes_of_might_and_magic_3_complete_edition Complete Edition]) and creatures on their native terrain.  
* {{Cn|Master Genie}}s can and will cast Cure on friendlies.
* {{Cn|Master Genie}}s can and will cast Cure on friendlies.
* The only spell that can affect {{Cn|Black Dragon}}s is [[Dispel]].
* The only spell that can affect {{Cn|Black Dragon}}s is [[Dispel]].
* [[Pikeman and Halberdier|Pikemen and Halberdiers]] are immune to [[Cavalier and Champion|Cavaliers and Champions]] [[jousting]] bonus (+5% damage per hex they cross).
* {{Cn|Pikeman|noname=}}{{Cn|Halberdier|name=Pikemen and Halberdiers}} are immune to {{Cn|Cavalier|noname=}}{{Cn|Champion|name=Cavaliers and Champions}} [[jousting]] bonus (+5% damage per hex they cross).
* [[Stone and Obsidian Gargoyle]]s cannot be [[Resurrection|resurrected]] because they are [[non-living]] creatures. However, they can get [[Morale]], unlike [[Golem]]s or [[Elemental]]s.
* {{Cn|Stone Gargoyle|noname=}}{{Cn|Obsidian Gargoyle|name=Stone and Obsidian Gargoyles}} cannot be [[Resurrection|resurrected]] because they are [[non-living]] creatures. However, they can get [[Morale]], unlike [[Golem]]s or [[Elemental]]s.
* [[Orb of Vulnerability]] breaks creatures' natural immunities to magic, but not artifact-granted immunities.
* [[Orb of Vulnerability]] breaks creatures' natural immunities to magic, but not artifact-granted immunities.
* [[Tower]] [[moat]]'s [[Land Mine]]s are treated similarly as the spell, and therefore they can be [[Dispel]]led, creatures with magic immunities are unaffected by them, and [[Orb of Tempestuous Fire]] increase their damage.
* [[Tower]] [[moat]]'s [[Land Mine]]s are treated similarly as the spell, and therefore they can be [[Dispel]]led, creatures with magic immunities are unaffected by them, and [[Orb of Tempestuous Fire]] increase their damage.
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* Battles in Crystal Caverns, Gold Mines and Abandoned Mines are always considered to take place in [[Subterranean]] terrain.
* Battles in Crystal Caverns, Gold Mines and Abandoned Mines are always considered to take place in [[Subterranean]] terrain.
* [[Orb of Vulnerability]] does not negate [[Spell Damage Reduction]], whereas it negates the [[Magic Resistance]] artifacts and secondary skill.  
* [[Orb of Vulnerability]] does not negate [[Spell Damage Reduction]], whereas it negates the [[Magic Resistance]] artifacts and secondary skill.  
* [[Mechanic|Mechanics and Engineers]] {{withhota}} can only repair [[Mechanical]] units. This does not include [[Golems]], [[Bloodless]], [[Elementals]] or [[War Machines]].  
* {{Cn|Mechanic|noname=}}{{Cn|Engineer|name=Mechanics and Engineers}}{{-wh}} can only repair [[Mechanical]] units. This does not include [[Golems]], [[Bloodless]], [[Elementals]] or [[War Machines]].  


=== Graphics ===
=== Graphics ===
* Almost all non-upgraded [[wandering creature]]s look to the right side, while upgraded creatures look to the left side. (Exceptions are {{Cn|Water Elemental}}s and {{Cn|Earth Elemental}}s. However, in {{hota}} {{withhota}}, they look to the right-side too).
* Almost all non-upgraded [[wandering creature]]s look to the right side, while upgraded creatures look to the left side. (Exceptions are {{Cn|Water Elemental}}s and {{Cn|Earth Elemental}}s. However, in {{hota}}{{-wh}}, they look to the right-side too).
* In {{hota}}{{-wh}}, {{Cn|Beholder}}s, {{Cn|Evil Eye}}s. and {{Cn|Gold Golem}}s all have a different death animation when they die to a spell instead of a creature attack.
* In {{hota}}{{-wh}}, {{Cn|Beholder}}s, {{Cn|Evil Eye}}s. and {{Cn|Gold Golem}}s all have a different death animation when they die to a spell instead of a creature attack.



Revision as of 19:28, 22 January 2024

Did you know? is a collection of small bits of information about Heroes of Might and Magic III.

Verified statements

Adventure Map/Towns

  • Adventure map objects can be reactivated by pressing the space bar, or pressing the gate on the panel on the right, below the map (only in Horn of the Abyss 1.7.0). This action doesn't cost any movement points and allows, for example, unlimited cycling through two-way monoliths. (Does not work in Restoration of Erathia Restoration of Erathia).
  • Cavalier Cavaliers are upgraded to Champion Champions for free at Stables located on the Adventure Map.
  • Having at least one Rogue Rogue in hero's army has the same effect expert Visions has.
  • Having two (or more) same legion artifacts on one hero only gives the growth bonus once. However, two heroes with the same legion artifact on garrison and visiting slots of the town, give bonuses for both.
  • All living Green Dragon Gold Dragon Red Dragon Black Dragon Dragons and Hydra Chaos Hydra Hydras become Bone Dragon Bone Dragons in the Skeleton Transformer. Bone Dragon Ghost Dragon Bone and Ghost Dragons will turn to simple Skeleton Skeletons (in Horn of the Abyss 1.7.0 they turn into Bone Dragon Bone Dragons).
  • Morale bonus for visiting Temple on day 7 is +2. Also, Idol of Fortune gives +1 to both Morale and Luck.
  • Odds of wandering creatures joining you depends on what troops you have with you (and whether or not you have Diplomacy).
  • Tree of Knowledge gives experience equal to the difference between a hero's next level and current level.
  • Windmill never produces wood Wood.
  • With Necromancy skill, you get more Skeleton Skeletons than Skeleton Warrior Skeleton Warriors.
  • It's possible for a hero to have no troops if you deposit them at a Seer's Hut or Quest Guard. Upon entering a battle, you will instantly lose as soon as the pre-battle music ends.
  • You can delete artifacts by trading with an allied hero in multiplayer and having the artifact selected with your mouse (as you're dragging it) as the other player exits the trade window.
  • Resurrection spell can appear in the Mage Guild of Necropolis despite the fact that it cannot be used on any of the creatures it creates, hence the use of Animate Dead.
  • On the build screen of any town you own, each structure's further building prospects are signified by the status colors red, green or yellow. While playing any kind of multiplayer game, and you are not the current player, browsing your own build screens will show your red status structures as green for each of the structures where the current player has enough of each resource & gold to satisfy the build requirements of those structures.
  • You can mark a path max. 60 000 movement points away (both on land, sea and when using an Airship Horn of the Abyss)
  • Holes prevent heroes from disembarking from ships.

Combat

Graphics

Unverified claims

  • The Disguise spell is completely useless against Hard/Expert/Impossible AI?
  • Occupying the bottom right of your screen is the 'Status Window' showing the portrait of your currently selected hero. Clicking on that portrait shows how many towns you own and their level of development (village status, for example Capitol). However, when it is not your turn in any kind of multiplayer game, those town statistics displayed, are for the current player.
  • In a campaign, if a hero is transferred from the previous scenario together with an equipped artifact that provides knowledge bonus, the extra spell points will be in place. Unfortunately, if such artifact is selected as the optional bonus at the start of the scenario, the extra spell points for the hero it’s given to will be missing on Day 1.
  • Elemental units attacking the opposite Elemental unit do double damage (i.e. Water Elemental Water Elemental vs. Fire Elemental Fire Elemental and Air Elemental Air Elemental vs. Earth Elemental Earth Elemental)
  • Quicksand does not affect creatures who are on their native terrain.
  • Thunderbird Thunderbirds' Lightning Strike does extra damage to Storm Elemental Storm Elementals

False claims

  • A horde building protects those particular creatures in that town from plague, which means that the dwelling with a horde building will produce creatures normally. [Tested in RoE, SoD (HD+) and HotA by ShushMaster (talk) 18:27, 30 July 2018 (CEST)]
  • Elementals that are summoned in combat are not affected by Planeswalkers' (e.g. Kalt) bonuses. [Tested by Kapteeni Ruoska 06:37, 4 August 2014 (CEST)]
  • In the first versions of the game, Witches had a chance to learn Necromancy. [Tested in v1.0 by Kapteeni Ruoska 07:55, 28 March 2014 (CET)]
  • Psychic Elemental Psychic Elementals do half damage to all enemy creatures when the opposing hero has the Sleepkeeper artifact. [Tested by Csaros 17:52, 9 January 2024 (CET)]