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'''Horn of the Abyss''' (or '''HotA''') is a comprehensive fan-made mod for ''Heroes of Might and Magic III'', designed to continue classical ''Heroes III'' add-on series of [[Restoration of Erathia|RoE]]/[[Armageddon's Blade|AB]]/[[Shadow of Death|SoD]].
'''Horn of the Abyss''' (or '''HotA''') is a comprehensive expansion for ''Heroes of Might and Magic III'', designed as a continuation of the classic [[Armageddon's Blade|AB]]/[[Shadow of Death|SoD]] expansions.


The aim of the project is to create an add-on for Heroes III with lots of new features, but stay true to the formula and vision of the original game. The main focus is the quality of every single aspect of the modded game. This includes the careful fixes of the original game balance, removal of the graphical imperfections left by the developers, and a considerable amount of new content, like new campaigns, new map objects and new playable factions. The project is lore-oriented and attempts to keep connected with the original ''Might and Magic'' universe.
The project adds plenty of new features, but stays true to the formula and vision of the original game. Quality is of utmost importance in this addition to the game. This includes the careful balance changes and fixes, removal of the graphical imperfections left by the developers, and the addition of considerable amount of new content, such as new campaigns, playable factions, and map objects. The project is lore-oriented and attempts to keep connected with the original ''Might and Magic'' universe.
 
In 2024, the Cove faction from Horn of the Abyss was canonized by being officially adopted as one of the upcoming expansions for ''[[The Board Game|Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Board Game]]''.


Unlike [[In the Wake of Gods]]-based mods, Horn of the Abyss' new towns are added to the game without replacing any existing towns. The mod requires ''[[Shadow of Death]]'' or ''[[Heroes of Might and Magic III Complete]]'' to run.
Unlike [[In the Wake of Gods]]-based mods, Horn of the Abyss' new towns are added to the game without replacing any existing towns. The mod requires ''[[Shadow of Death]]'' or ''[[Heroes of Might and Magic III Complete]]'' to run.
The expansion is officially available in two languages: Russian and English. However, unofficial translations of version 1.7.1 are available in Polish and Spanish.


== Features ==
== Features ==
;New towns
;New towns
* [[Cove]]
* {{town|Cove}}
* [[Factory]]
* {{town|Factory}}


;New terrain types  
;New terrain types  
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;New creatures
;New creatures
* Cove
* Cove
** {{Cn|Nymph|noname=}}{{Cn|Oceanid|name=Nymph and Oceanid}}
** {{Cnu|Nymph|Oceanid}}
** {{Cn|Crew Mate|noname=}}{{Cn|Seaman|name=Crew Mate and Seaman}}
** {{Cnu|Crew Mate|Seaman}}
** {{Cn|Pirate|noname=}}{{Cn|Corsair|noname=}}{{Cn|Sea Dog|name=Pirate, Corsair, and Sea Dog}}
** {{Cnu|Pirate|Corsair|third=Sea Dog|Pirate, Corsair, and Sea Dog}}
** {{Cn|Stormbird|noname=}}{{Cn|Ayssid|name=Stormbird and Ayssid}}
** {{Cnu|Stormbird|Ayssid}}
** {{Cn|Sea Witch|noname=}}{{Cn|Sorceress|name=Sea Witch and Sorceress}}
** {{Cnu|Sea Witch|Sorceress}}
** {{Cn|Nix|noname=}}{{Cn|Nix Warrior|name=Nix and Nix Warrior}}
** {{Cnu|Nix|Nix Warrior}}
** {{Cn|Sea Serpent|noname=}}{{Cn|Haspid|name=Sea Serpent and Haspid}}
** {{Cnu|Sea Serpent|Haspid}}


Pirates can be upgraded twice, similar to Green Dragons in ''Heroes II''.
Pirates can be upgraded twice, similar to Green Dragons in ''Heroes of Might and Magic II''.


* Factory
* Factory
** {{Cn|Halfling (Factory)|noname=}}{{Cn|Halfling Grenadier|name=Halfling and Halfling Grenadier}}
** {{Cnu|Halfling|image=Halfling (Factory)|Halfling Grenadier}}
** {{Cn|Mechanic|noname=}}{{Cn|Engineer|name=Mechanic and Engineer}}
** {{Cnu|Mechanic|Engineer}}
** {{Cn|Armadillo|noname=}}{{Cn|Bellwether Armadillo|name=Armadillo and Bellwether Armadillo}}
** {{Cnu|Armadillo|Bellwether Armadillo}}
** {{Cn|Automaton|noname=}}{{Cn|Sentinel Automaton|name=Automaton and Sentinel Automaton}}
** {{Cnu|Automaton|Sentinel Automaton}}
** {{Cn|Sandworm|noname=}}{{Cn|Olgoi-Khorkhoi|name=Sandworm and Olgoi-Khorkhoi}}
** {{Cnu|Sandworm|Olgoi-Khorkhoi}}
** {{Cn|Gunslinger|noname=}}{{Cn|Bounty Hunter|name=Gunslinger and Bounty Hunter}}
** {{Cnu|Gunslinger|Bounty Hunter}}
** {{Cn|Dreadnought|noname=}}{{Cn|Juggernaut|name=Dreadnought and Juggernaut}}
** {{Cnu|Dreadnought|Juggernaut}}
** {{Cn|Couatl|noname=}}{{Cn|Crimson Couatl|name=Couatl and Crimson Couatl}}
** {{Cnu|Couatl|Crimson Couatl}}


Factory has access to two tier 7 creatures, both of which can be built in the same town.
Factory has access to two tier 7 creatures, both of which can be built in the same town.
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* [[Resistance]] is disabled by default.
* [[Resistance]] is disabled by default.
* New skill: [[Interference]].
* New skill: [[Interference]].
{{campaign navigational box|hota=expandex|underthejollyroger=expanded|terroroftheseas=expanded|hornoftheabyss=expanded}}
{{campaign navigational box|hota=expandex|underthejollyroger=expanded|terroroftheseas=expanded|hornoftheabyss=expanded}}
; New [[campaigns]]
; New [[campaigns]]
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== Pictures for Campaigns without campaign maps ==
== Pictures for Campaigns without campaign maps ==
<gallery mode="packed-hover">
<gallery mode="packed-hover">
File: Cmap hota fif all.png|Common
File: Cmap hota nomap 4.png|Common
File: Cmap hota utjr all.png|Cove1
File: Cmap hota nomap 1.png|Cove1
File: Cmap hota tots all.png|Cove2
File: Cmap hota nomap 2.png|Cove2
File: Cmap hota hota all.png|Cove3
File: Cmap hota nomap 3.png|Cove3
</gallery>
</gallery>


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* [https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroes_of_Might_and_Magic_III:_Horn_of_the_Abyss Wikipedia]
* [https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroes_of_Might_and_Magic_III:_Horn_of_the_Abyss Wikipedia]


;Polish links
; Polish links
* [http://www.hota.acidcave.net Acid Cave]
* [http://www.hota.acidcave.net Acid Cave]
* [https://heroes.net.pl/ Jaskinia Behemota]
* [https://github.com/coffeegreg/HoMM3-HotA-PL/releases Polish translation (1.7.1 version; 23 August 2024)]


;Spanish links
;Spanish links
* [https://www.torredemarfil.es/foro/fuentes-de-la-revelacion-general-sobre-clasicos-homm-y-mm/homm3-horn-of-the-abyss-hd-mod-en-espanol! Torre de Marfil]
* [https://www.torredemarfil.es/foro/fuentes-de-la-revelacion-general-sobre-clasicos-homm-y-mm/homm3-horn-of-the-abyss-hd-mod-en-espanol! Torre de Marfil]
* [https://www.mediafire.com/file/kpaovu2exc8jvta/H3_HotA_Spanish_1.7.1_%2528Beta_16-Abril-2024%2529.rar/file Spanish translation (1.7.1 version; 16 April 2024)]
* [https://www.mediafire.com/file/bzlo2715mfhvaiw/H3_HotA_Spanish_1.7.1._%252819-agosto-2024%2529.zip/file Spanish translation (1.7.1 version; 19 August 2024)]
 
<gallery mode="packed-hover">
File:Polish.jpg|Polish menu
File:spain.png|Spanish menu
</gallery>


== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 04:14, 26 September 2024

Horn of the Abyss is an unofficial expansion on the same level as Armageddon's Blade and Shadow of Death.

Horn of the Abyss (or HotA) is a comprehensive expansion for Heroes of Might and Magic III, designed as a continuation of the classic AB/SoD expansions.

The project adds plenty of new features, but stays true to the formula and vision of the original game. Quality is of utmost importance in this addition to the game. This includes the careful balance changes and fixes, removal of the graphical imperfections left by the developers, and the addition of considerable amount of new content, such as new campaigns, playable factions, and map objects. The project is lore-oriented and attempts to keep connected with the original Might and Magic universe.

In 2024, the Cove faction from Horn of the Abyss was canonized by being officially adopted as one of the upcoming expansions for Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Board Game.

Unlike In the Wake of Gods-based mods, Horn of the Abyss' new towns are added to the game without replacing any existing towns. The mod requires Shadow of Death or Heroes of Might and Magic III Complete to run.

The expansion is officially available in two languages: Russian and English. However, unofficial translations of version 1.7.1 are available in Polish and Spanish.

Features

New towns
New terrain types
New creatures

Pirates can be upgraded twice, similar to Green Dragons in Heroes of Might and Magic II.

Factory has access to two tier 7 creatures, both of which can be built in the same town.

Secondary skills

Campaigns
1 - Restoration of Erathia Restoration of Erathia 1 - Restoration of Erathia
1. Homecoming
2. Guardian Angels
3. Griffin Cliff
1. A Devilish Plan
2. Groundbreaking
3. Steadwick's Fall
1. Borderlands
2. Gold Rush
3. Greed
1. Steadwick's Liberation
2. Deal With the Devil
3. Neutral Affairs
4. Tunnels and Troglodytes
1. A Gryphon's Heart
2. Season of Harvest
3. Corporeal Punishment
4. From Day to Night
1. Safe Passage
2. United Front
3. For King and Country
1. The Grail
2. The Road Home
3. Independence
2 - Armageddon's Blade Armageddon's Blade 2 - Armageddon's Blade
1. Catherine's Charge
2. Shadows of the Forest
3. Seeking Armageddon
4. Maker of Sorrows
5. Return of the King
6. A Blade in the Back
7. To Kill A Hero
8. Oblivion's Edge
1. Culling the Weak
2. Savaging the Scavengers
3. Blood of the Dragon Father
4. Blood Thirsty
1. Crystal Dragons
2. Rust Dragons
3. Faerie Dragons
4. Azure Dragons
1. Razor Claw
2. Taming of the Wild
3. Clan War
4. For the Throne
1. Farming Towns
2. March of the Undead
3. Burning of Tatalia
1. Lost at Sea
2. Their End of the Bargain
3. Here There Be Pirates
4. Hurry Up and Wait
3 - Shadow of Death Shadow of Death 3 - Shadow of Death
1. Clearing the Border
2. After the Amulet
3. Retrieving the Cowl
4. Driving for the Boots
1. Graduation Exercise
2. Cutthroats
3. Valley of the Dragon Lords
4. A Thief in the Night
1. Bashing Skulls
2. Black Sheep
3. A Cage in the Hand
4. Grave Robber
1. On the Run
2. The Meeting
3. A Tough Start
4. Falor and Terwen
5. Returning to Bracada
1. Target
2. Master
3. Finneas Vilmar
4. Duke Alarice
1. Harvest
2. Gathering the Legion
3. Search for a Killer
4. Final Peace
5. Secrets Revealed
6. Agents of Vengeance
7. Wrath of Sandro
8. Invasion
9. To Strive, To Seek
10. Barbarian Brothers
11. Union
12. Fall of Sandro
1. Poison Fit for a King
2. To Build a Tunnel
3. Kreegan Alliance
4. With Blinders On
4 - Horn of the Abyss Horn of the Abyss 4 - Horn of the Abyss
1. Pirates and Palms
2. Master of the Island
3. Devil Sunrise
1. Prisoner of Doom
2. Evenmorn
3. The Shores of Hell
4. The Freedom of the Nix
5. In Search of the Horn
6. Treachery
1. Frontier
2. Heart of Water
3. Horn of the Abyss
4. All Hands on Board!
1. World on Fire
2. Beyond the Horizon
3. Dead or Alive
4. Tomb Raiders
5. Deus Ex Machina
6. Tarred and Feathered
7. New Order
8. Homecoming
5 - Heroes Chronicles Heroes Chronicles 5 - Heroes Chronicles
1. A Barbarian King
2. The Criminal King
3. Ultimatum
4. The War for the Mudlands
5. Siege of the Wallpeaks
6. Trapped!
7. Slash and Burn
8. Steelhorn
1. Cerberus Gate
2. The Boatman
3. Truth Within Nightmares
4. Twisted Tunnels
5. Jorm's Ambush
6. Old Wounds
7. The Queen's Command
8. Never Deal with a Demon
1. The Trouble with Magic
2. Walking on Clouds
3. Don't Drink the Water
4. Hard Place
5. The Secret in the Flames
6. The Magic that Binds
7. Birds of Fire
8. Masters of the Elements
1. The Dragontalker
2. Dragon's Blood
3. The Dragon Mothers
4. Dragons of Rust
5. Distrust
6. Dragons of Gossamer Wings
7. Dragons of Deepest Blue
8. Clash of the Dragons
1. A Distant Cry
2. Senseless Destruction
3. The World Within
4. The Roots of Life
5. Rebirth
1. The Endless Sands
2. The Nameless Land
3. The Sparkling Bridge
4. The Fiery Moon
5. Vorr, the Insane
1. Hopewielder
2. The First Law
3. By Royal Decree
4. The King's Son
5. The Ransom
6. Beyond the Borders
7. Naming a Nation
8. The First Tatalian War
1. Tarnum the Overlord
2. The Land of the Vori
3. A New Enemy
4. A New Ally
5. The Capture
6. Tunnels of Ice
7. The Barbarian's Wife
8. The Protectors of the Sword
New campaigns
New heroes
Miscellaneous

Gallery

Portrait Updates

Pictures for Campaigns without campaign maps

  • Common

    Common

  • Cove1

    Cove1

  • Cove2

    Cove2

  • Cove3

    Cove3

Maps

Total Players / Human Players Size Underground Scenario Name Source Victory Condition Loss Condition
4/1 Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground disabled A Cold Day in Hell 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
8/8 Size 5 (180×180) - H Underground enabled A New Day Tomorrow 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
3/2 Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground enabled Air Supremacy 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
4/4 Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground disabled Around the Bay 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
8/8 Size 6 (216×216) - XH Underground enabled Barren Lands 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
2/1 Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground disabled Bay of Broken Ships 4 - Horn of the Abyss Flag All Creature Dwellings Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
8/8 Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground enabled Before the Storm 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
3/1 Size 1 (36×36) - S Underground enabled Beware of Demons! 4 - Horn of the Abyss Survive Until Time Expires Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
4/4 Size 3 (108×108) - L Underground enabled Blazing Archipelago 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
7/7 Size 3 (108×108) - L Underground enabled Broken Compass 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
2/1 Size 1 (36×36) - S Underground enabled Captive 4 - Horn of the Abyss Acquire Artifact or Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
5/1 Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground enabled Carnival of the Abyss 4 - Horn of the Abyss Flag All Creature Dwellings or Defeat All Enemies Lose Hero
2/2 Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground disabled Carpe Jugulum 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
5/1 Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground disabled Claws 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
4/4 Size 5 (180×180) - H Underground enabled Daggerwin Valley 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
3/2 Size 4 (144×144) - XL Underground enabled Dead Man's Tales 4 - Horn of the Abyss Capture Town Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
4/4 Size 3 (108×108) - L Underground enabled Divide et Impera! 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
4/4 Size 3 (108×108) - L Underground enabled Divide et Impera! (Allies) 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
2/2 Size 1 (36×36) - S Underground disabled Face to Face 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
8/4 Size 3 (108×108) - L Underground enabled Fiery Riches 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
4/4 Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground disabled Fortune Favors Fools 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
8/1 Size 1 (36×36) - S Underground enabled From the Depths of Hell 4 - Horn of the Abyss Capture Town Lose Town
8/8 Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground enabled Gambit 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
5/5 Size 3 (108×108) - L Underground enabled Glorious Days 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
3/3 Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground disabled Gold Rush 4 - Horn of the Abyss Flag All Mines or Defeat All Enemies Time Expires
2/1 Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground enabled In Defense 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
4/4 Size 3 (108×108) - L Underground disabled Island of Dust 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
8/8 Size 1 (36×36) - S Underground enabled King of the Hill 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
2/2 Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground enabled Long Road 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
6/6 Size 3 (108×108) - L Underground enabled Maelstrom 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
4/4 Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground disabled Marsh 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
5/1 Size 1 (36×36) - S Underground disabled Mysterious Ways 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
4/4 Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground enabled Perfect Equality 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
6/5 Size 4 (144×144) - XL Underground enabled Pirate's Utopia 4 - Horn of the Abyss Build a Grail Structure or Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
4/4 Size 1 (36×36) - S Underground enabled Province 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
3/2 Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground enabled Scorched Earth 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
4/2 Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground enabled Strait of Storms - Invasion 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
2/2 Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground disabled Strait of Storms - Skirmish 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
3/1 Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground enabled Talent Shortage 4 - Horn of the Abyss Capture Town Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
3/1 Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground enabled Terra Incognita 4 - Horn of the Abyss Capture Town Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
6/6 Size 4 (144×144) - XL Underground enabled The Alliance 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
5/1 Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground enabled The Challenge 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
8/6 Size 7 (252×252) - G Underground enabled The Devil is in the Detail 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
4/4 Size 2 (72×72) - M Underground enabled The Great Wasteland 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
1/1 Size 1 (36×36) - S Underground enabled Trial of Flame 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Monsters Time Expires
2/1 Size 1 (36×36) - S Underground enabled Upper Kingdom 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
3/1 Size 1 (36×36) - S Underground enabled Ville'de'Porte 4 - Horn of the Abyss Capture Town Lose Hero
8/8 Size 4 (144×144) - XL Underground disabled When Seas Were Deeper 4 - Horn of the Abyss Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes
2/1 Size 1 (36×36) - S Underground disabled With Sword and Fire 4 - Horn of the Abyss Acquire Artifact or Defeat All Enemies Lose All Your Towns and Heroes

Wiki pages

External links

Factory
English links
Russian links
Polish links
Spanish links
  • Polish menu

    Polish menu

  • Spanish menu

    Spanish menu

See also

Horn of the Abyss (artifact)


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