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Bone Dragon and Ghost Dragon

2011-08-18T07:19:36Z

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{{creaturestats|Necropolis|17|15|0|25-50|150|9|[[Undead]] + -1 to enemy [[Morale]] + Counts as [[dragon]]||1|1800 [[gold]]}}
==Dwelling==
Bone Dragon is recruited in [[Dragon Vault]].
==Upgrading==
Can be upgraded to [[Ghost Dragon]] for 1200 [[gold]] + 1 [[mercury]] per Bone Dragon.
==Comments==
The Bone Dragon is almost treated like a level six unit, mostly because of it's statistics... that look like those of a level six unit.
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Thorgrim

2011-08-18T07:16:43Z

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===Biography===
Orphaned as a child, Thorgrim was raised in the northernmost forests of AvLee. He became known throughout the land for his exceptional ability to resist magics of all kinds.

===Special Ability===

Resistance- Thorgrim receives a 5% bonus per level to his [[Resistance]] skill.

===Secondary Skills===

Advanced [[Resistance]]

===Additional Information===

Class: [[Ranger]]

Gender: Male

Species: Dwarf

'''Comments''': Extremely deadly against spellcasting heroes that rely on direct damage spells or debuffs. Battle Dwarfs under Thorgrim's command mostly become immune to magic, making them a tough nut to crack.

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Gurnisson

2011-08-18T07:13:50Z

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===Biography===
It is unusual for a Goblin to rise to any sort of position of power, but Gurnisson demonstrated a natural aptitude in Ballistics that quite literally launched him into a successful career as a hero for hire.

===Special Ability===

Ballista/ - Gurnisson increases the [[Attack]] and [[Defense]] skills of any [[Ballista]] he commands for each level he attains after the 4th level.

===Secondary Skills===

Basic [[Offense]]

Basic [[Artillery]]

===Additional Information===

Class: [[Barbarian]]

Gender: Male

Species: Goblin

'''Comments''': Gurnisson's balista can be used as a mid level ranged unit. Exceptionally useful for early exploration. Does not get obsolete until very late because barbarians inherently gain high offense values, further increasing the balista's damage output. Watch out for the Balista's low health.

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Adelaide

2011-08-18T06:59:07Z

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[[Image:Hero_Adelaide.png|left|frame]]
===Biography===

Caught at sea during a storm, Adelaide was shipwrecked on the shores of Vori, home of the Snow Elves. She trained with them for some twenty years, and upon her return to Erathia discovered that no time had passed in her absence.

===Special Ability===

[[Image:Specialty_FrostRing.png|left]]
;Frost Ring: Adelaide's proficiency in the [[Frost Ring]] spell allows her to cast it with increased effect, based on her level compared to the level of the target (greater bonus on weaker units).

===Secondary Skills===

Advanced [[Wisdom]]

===Additional Information===

Class: [[Cleric]]

Gender: Female

Species: Human

Adelaide starts with a [[Spell Book]] and knows the spell [[Frost Ring]].

J R's rating: 2.5/5

'''Comment''': Easily one of the most beautiful female heroes in the game. Frost Ring itself is also useful in early stages of the game.

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Loynis

2011-08-18T06:58:55Z

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===Biography===

Loynis has always believed that physical violence was never necessary as long as proper magic and prayer could be invoked. Amazingly enough, he made it work, and now is regarded as a successful, though unconventional, leader.

===Special Ability===

Prayer - Loynis' proficiency in the [[Prayer]] spell allows him to cast it with increased effect, based on his level compared to the level of the target (greater bonus on weaker units).

===Secondary Skills===

Basic [[Wisdom]]

Basic [[Learning]]

===Additional Information===

Class: [[Cleric]]

Gender: Male

Species: Human

Loynis starts with a [[Spell Book]] and knows the spell [[Prayer]].

J R's rating: 4/5

''Comments''': The only stop gag that keep Loynis from breaking the game is his learning skill.

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Sir Mullich

2011-08-18T06:44:20Z

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{{inab}}
[[Image:Hero_SirMullich.png|frame|left]]
===Biography===
Generally stoic, Sir Mullich is prone to spasmodic fits of uncoordinated excitement believed to intimidate his troops into working faster.
 
===Special Ability===
[[Image:Specialty_Speed.png|left]]
;Speed: All units under Sir Mullich's command gain +2 [[Speed]].
 
===Secondary Skills===

Advanced [[Leadership]]

===Additional Information===

Class: [[Knight]]

Gender: Male

Species: Human

==Comments==

Sir Mullich is arguably THE best Hero of the game. Equipping the [[Cape of Velocity]] and [[Ring of the Wayfarer]] artifacts to him will grant his troops a monstrous +5 bonus to their Speed. Couple that with Expert [[Haste]] and they practically zoom across the battlefield.

Added as a joke by the development team, as they used the project manager's photo as a portrait. Nobody ever liked Haart anyway.

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Ciele

2011-08-18T06:41:20Z

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===Biography===
Growing up next to the ocean bordering AvLee, Ciele always felt a bond with the ancient waters. She has wandered the lands seeking her calling. Now she finds herself serving the Conflux.

===Special Ability===

Magic Arrow- When cast, [[Magic Arrow]] damage is increased by 50%.

===Secondary Skills===

Basic [[Wisdom]]

Basic [[Water Magic]]

===Additional Information===

Class: [[Elementalist]]

Gender: Female

Species: Elf

Ciele starts with a [[Spell Book]] and knows the spell [[Magic Arrow]].

'''Comments''': Effectively turns Magic Arrow into [[Ice Bolt]]. One of the best heroes to have for early exploration. Does not get obsoleted easily because of the starting [[Air Magic]] skill and high skill power/knowledge skill values.

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Gurnisson

2011-08-18T06:37:50Z

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Galthran

2011-08-18T06:33:55Z

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===Biography===

Over the years, Galthran has developed new methods of creating and commanding skeletons which provides him with a distinct advantage in combat.

===Special Ability===

Skeleton/Skeleton Warrior - Galthran increases the [[Attack]] and [[Defense]] skills of any [[Skeleton]] or [[Skeleton Warrior]] he commands for each level he attains after the 1st level.

===Secondary Skills===

Basic [[Necromancy]]

Basic [[Armorer]]

===Additional Information===

Class: [[Death Knight]]

Gender: Male

Species: Vampire

Galthran starts with a [[Spell Book]] and knows the spell [[Shield]].

Galthran usually begins with multiple stacks of [[Skeleton]]s instead of [[Walking Dead]] or [[Wight]]s.

J R's rating: 4/5

'''Comments''': The increase in speed and offense of skeletons makes Galthran on of the best death knights. If he can be used in multiplayer without the opponent swearing at you for cheating, anyway.

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Neela

2011-08-18T06:30:08Z

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===Biography===

Neela is one of the strongest of her kind, being able to resist an incredible amount of punishment. She somehow is able to instill this resistance in the troops she commands.

===Special Ability===

Armorer - Neela receives a 5% bonus per level to her [[Armorer]] skill.

===Secondary Skills===

Basic [[Scholar]]

Basic [[Armorer]]

===Additional Information===

Class: [[Alchemist]]

Gender: Female

Species: Genie

Neela starts with a [[Spell Book]] and knows the spell [[Shield]].

J R's rating: 2.5/5

'''Comments''': Her only flaw is that she is an Alchemist, thus doomed to have either Scholar or Mysticism as a starting skill. Even after that, she performs reasonably well due to her heavy physical defenses.

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Tazar

2011-08-18T06:27:15Z

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[[Image:Tazar.JPG|thumb|This is Tazar.]]
===Biography===

During a six month border war with Krewlod, a small force led by Tazar was able to make a stand at a Tatalian outpost, holding off a Krewlod force nearly five times their size for more than eight days until reinforcements arrived.

===Special Ability===

Armorer - Tazar receives a 5% per level bonus to his [[Armorer]] skill.

===Secondary Skills===

Advanced [[Armorer]]

===Additional Information===

Class: [[Beastmaster]]

Gender: Male

Species: Human

J R's rating: 4/5

'''Comment''': Fueling the ongoing arms race between sword([[Crag Hack]]) and shield(Tazar), Tazar offers '''the best''' physical defense out of all heroes. If sufficiently leveled up, most enemies will have a hard time scratching his troops.

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Crag Hack

2011-08-18T06:23:56Z

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===Biography===
A decorated hero in Enroth, Crag Hack became bored with his home, deciding to seek out a new life in Erathia. He boldly set sail for this new frontier, and was delighted to find a land in turmoil where his skills could be best put to use.

===Special Ability===

Offense- Crag Hack receives a 5% bonus per level to his [[Offense]] skill.

===Secondary Skills===

Advanced [[Offense]]

===Additional Information===

Class: [[Barbarian]]

Gender: Male

Species: Human

Comments: If you want to bash someone's skull, ask uncle Crag Hack. Boasts '''the best''' melee damage output of all heroes. Many will recognize him in several HOMM games, and in two SOD campaigns where he plays a prominent role.

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Gundula

2011-08-18T06:21:27Z

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===Biography===
Orphaned at birth, Gundula was raised as a daughter to Duke Boragus. Upon learning that he was not her true father, she joined the military, hoping to die an honorable death in battle. It hasn't happened, and she has become a feared leader in the military.

===Special Ability===

Offense - Gundula receives a 5% bonus per level to her [[Offense]] skill.

===Secondary Skills===

Basic [[Wisdom]]

Basic [[Offense]]

===Additional Information===

Class: [[Battle Mage]]

Gender: Female

Species: Ogre

Gundula starts with a [[Spell Book]] and knows the spell [[Slow]].

'''Comments''': A poor man's [[Crag Hack]], Gundula is nonetheless a potent hero because of her flat bonus to offense. Can easily make to the list of one of the best heroes in the game.

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Dessa

2011-08-18T06:19:37Z

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===Biography===
Nearly fifteen years ago, Dessa's entire village was wiped out in a massacre at the hands of human marauders. Dessa was one of six children who survived. Since then he has dreamed of one day paying back the humans for their crime.

===Special Ability===

Logistics- Dessa receives a 5% bonus per level to his [[Logistics]] skill.

===Secondary Skills===

Basic [[Wisdom]]

Basic [[Logistics]]

===Additional Information===

Class: [[Battle Mage]]

Gender: Male

Species: Ogre

Dessa starts with a [[Spell Book]] and knows the spell [[Stone Skin]].

'''Comments''': Similar to other heroes specializing in Logistics, Dessa can traverse adventure maps in no time. Combined with the fact that battle mages offer a good balance between pure strength and magical prowess, Dessa is easily one of the best battle mages, if not one of the best balanced heroes in the game.

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Solmyr

2011-08-18T06:16:51Z

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===Biography===

Solmyr was trapped in a genie bottle for over a millenium, and was so grateful to the human who finally released him that he swore to serve the man for the rest of his life. As fate would have it, that man is Gavin Magnus, the immortal ruler of the Bracada Highlands.

===Special Ability===

Chain Lightning - Solmyr's proficiency in the [[Chain Lightning]] spell allows him to cast it with increased effect, based on his level compared to the level of the target (greater bonus on weaker units).

===Secondary Skills===

Basic [[Wisdom]]

Basic [[Sorcery]]

===Additional Information===

Class: [[Wizard]]

Gender: Male

Species: Genie

Solmyr starts with a [[Spell Book]] and knows the spell [[Chain Lightning]].

In Heroes 4, his name is for some reason spelled Solymr.

J R's rating: 4.5/5

'''Comments''': A very potent hero. Access to chain lightning speeds up early exploration and eases mid level fights. At higher levels, his chain lightning may become as potent as [[Implosion]] in terms of pure damage output over the first two targets.

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Axsis

2011-08-18T06:14:11Z

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===Biography===

Axsis showed a natural aptitude for magic at a young age, which makes things even more strange than normal, as demons rarely show a natural aptitude for anything that requires thought.

===Special Ability===

Mysticism - Axsis receives a 5% bonus per level to his [[Mysticism]] skill.

===Secondary Skills===

Basic [[Wisdom]]

Basic [[Mysticism]]

===Additional Information===

Class: [[Heretic]]

Gender: Male

Species: Demon

Axsis starts with a [[Spell Book]] and knows the spell [[Protection from Air]].

J R's rating: 2/5

Comment: Not worth the cost of recruiting.

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Mysticism

2011-08-18T06:13:37Z

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'''Lets you recover extra [[Spell Point]]s every day.'''

You normally recover 1 spell point each day.

'''Recommended for:''' A Hero on a map with long travel times between castles, and few/no Magic Wells or Magic Springs. Even then, you are probably better off with Intelligence. Drakon of the [[Dragon Slayer]] campaign might benefit from this at his final mission, as there are absolutely no mage guilds or magic wells to recharge his magic points.

{{skills|Extra points recovered|+0|+1|+2|+3}}
===Heroes that specialize in Mysticism===
*[[Halon]] the [[Wizard]]
*[[Axsis]] the [[Heretic]]
*[[Jaegar]] the [[Warlock]]
*[[Rosic]] the [[Witch]]

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Eagle Eye

2011-08-18T06:11:51Z

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Gives the hero a chance to learn [[spells]] cast by enemy spellcasters in battles.

'''Recommended for:''' Only those desperate heroes having absolutely no access to level four mage guilds, stuck in a purely defensive position and being constantly invaded by enemy heroes.

{| border="1"
|+
|-
! Level
! Chance to learn
! Maximum level
|-
| None
| 0%
| NA
|-
| Basic
| 40%
| Second
|-
| Advanced
| 50%
| Third
|-
| Expert
| 60%
| Fourth
|}

==Heroes with a specialty in this skill==
*[[Sanya]] the [[Cleric]]
*[[Malcom]] the [[Druid]]
*[[Serena]] the [[Wizard]]
*[[Nimbus]] the [[Necromancer]]
*[[Geon]] the [[Warlock]]
*[[Oris]] the [[Battle Mage]]
*[[Tiva]] the [[Witch]]

==Artifacts affecting this skill==
*[[Bird of Perception]]
*[[Stoic Watchman]]
*[[Emblem of Cognizance]]

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Malcom

2011-08-18T06:10:23Z

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===Biography===
Malcom is one of the few Dwarves to show a natural aptitude for magic. Often he can learn new spells merely by watching someone else cast them just once. He was quickly pressed into service defending AvLee from the Devils of Eeofol.

===Special Ability===

Eagle Eye- Malcom receives a 5% bonus per level to his [[Eagle Eye]] skill.

===Secondary Skills===

Basic [[Wisdom]]

Basic [[Eagle Eye]]

===Additional Information===

Class: [[Druid]]

Gender: Dwarf

Species: Human

Malcom starts with a [[Spell Book]] and knows the spell [[Magic Arrow]].

'''Comments''': One of the many second worst magic heroes, the worst being [[Oris]]. Not worth the cost of recruiting.

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Kilgor

2011-08-18T06:08:29Z

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{{inab}}

===Biography===
Since defeating his father for rulership of his clan, Kilgor has earned much fame throughout Krewlod. Many consider him the only man capable of winning the generational Festival of Life.

===Special Ability===
Behemoths/Ancient Behemoths- Behemoths and Ancient Behemoths under Kilgor's command receive +5 [[Attack]], +5 [[Defense]] and +10 [[Damage]].

===Secondary Skills===

Advanced [[Offense]]

===Additional Information===

Class: [[Barbarian]]

Gender: Male

Species: Human

'''Comment''': Campaign only hero. Decent combat prowess due to early accessibility to Behemoths and Ancient Behemoths. Responsible for the destruction of the world at the beginning of HOMM 4.

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Oris

2011-08-18T06:06:19Z

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===Biography===
Oris did not show much promise as a mage early in her career, but her uncanny ability to learn nearly any spell she sees cast has made up for any apparent lack of magical skills.

===Special Ability===

Eagle Eye- Oris receives a 5% bonus per level to her [[Eagle Eye]] skill.

===Secondary Skills===

Basic [[Wisdom]]

Basic [[Eagle Eye]]

===Additional Information===

Class: [[Battle Mage]]

Gender: Female

Species: Human

Oris starts with a [[Spell Book]] and knows the spell [[Protection from Air]].

Comments: Easily the worst magic hero in the game. Nobody with a sane mind will use her even for hauling troops. Makes the [[Festival of Life]] campaign much more painful, as she is one of the default lieutenants assigned by the campaign, and she cannot lose in battle due to failure conditions.

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Orrin

2011-08-18T06:03:09Z

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{{heropic}}
===Biography===
Orrin trained with one of [[Erathia]]'s best siege tacticians during his early military service. Any archers under his command learn quickly to shoot at targets behind obstacles.
 
===Special Ability===
[[Image:Specialty_Archery.png|left]]
;Archery: Orrin receives a 5% bonus per level to his [[Archery]] skill.
 
===Secondary Skills===

Basic [[Leadership]]

Basic [[Archery]]

===Additional Information===

Class: [[Knight]]

Gender: Male

Species: Human

Comments: Exceptionally good for any town that has a half decent archer unit. First priority as main hero for the [[Tower]] town.

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Adela

2011-08-18T06:01:13Z

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{{heropic}}
===Biography===
Originally Adela only contributed her skills prior to battles. If she could not convince her commander to avoid a fight, she would at least prepare a blessing for the troops as they entered combat. She was given command of the Whitestone garrison.
 
===Special Ability===
[[Image:Specialty_Bless.png|left]]
;Bless: Adela's proficiency in the [[Bless]] spell allows her to cast it with increased effect, based on her level compared to the level of the target (greater bonus on weaker units).
 
===Secondary Skills===

Basic [[Wisdom]]

Basic [[Diplomacy]]

===Additional Information===

Class: [[Cleric]]

Gender: Female

Species: Human

Adela starts with a [[Spell Book]] and knows the spell [[Bless]].

===Bless Mechanics===

Adela's bless specialty increases the damage of a unit using the following equation: Base Damage * 0.03 * Hero Level / Unit Level. This extra damage is in addition to the bless spell. For example: at level 18, Adela will provide a 54% damage bonus to Halberdiers, 27% to Marksmen, 18% to Royal Griffins, 13.5% to Crusaders, 10.8% to Zealots, 9% to Champions, and 7.1% to Archangels.

J R's rating: 3.5/5

DeftCrow's Comments: Bless is a solid buff spell to begin with, and the combination with Diplomacy makes Adela a coveted hero for any town (perhaps except Necropolis).

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Adela

2011-08-18T06:00:17Z

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{{heropic}}
===Biography===
Originally Adela only contributed her skills prior to battles. If she could not convince her commander to avoid a fight, she would at least prepare a blessing for the troops as they entered combat. She was given command of the Whitestone garrison.
 
===Special Ability===
[[Image:Specialty_Bless.png|left]]
;Bless: Adela's proficiency in the [[Bless]] spell allows her to cast it with increased effect, based on her level compared to the level of the target (greater bonus on weaker units).
 
===Secondary Skills===

Basic [[Wisdom]]

Basic [[Diplomacy]]

===Additional Information===

Class: [[Cleric]]

Gender: Female

Species: Human

Adela starts with a [[Spell Book]] and knows the spell [[Bless]].

===Bless Mechanics===

Adela's bless specialty increases the damage of a unit using the following equation: Base Damage * 0.03 * Hero Level / Unit Level. This extra damage is in addition to the bless spell. For example: at level 18, Adela will provide a 54% damage bonus to Halberdiers, 27% to Marksmen, 18% to Royal Griffins, 13.5% to Crusaders, 10.8% to Zealots, 9% to Champions, and 7.1% to Archangels.

J R's rating: 3.5/5
DeftCrow's Comments: Bless is a solid buff spell to begin with, and the combination with Diplomacy makes Adela a coveted hero for any town (perhaps except Necropolis).

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