Talk:Artifact

Does anyone have all the text strings the game has for picking up an artifact? You know, "While passing a lake, a beautiful woman emerges holding a treasure chest. Inside is the DRAGON FLAMETONGUE. After taking it, she disappears as quickly as she came." I was curious how many of those there are in the game and whether there are ones specific to particular artifacts or if they're all generic. Abelhawk (talk) 22:00, 16 May 2018 (CEST)

Here you go: Artifact Events ―imahero 00:01, 17 May 2018 (CEST)

Ah, events. Perfect. Thanks! 97.75.177.146 00:15, 17 May 2018 (CEST)

Distribution of a defeated enemy hero's artifacts with a full backpack and some free slots

In this case, everything depends on the map editor's artifact sequence (ARTSLOTS.TXT in H3bitmap.lod):

1. Head
2. Shoulders
3. Neck
4. Right Hand
5. Left Hand
6. Torso
7. Right Ring, Left Ring
8. Feet
9. Misc 1-5

which means when an enemy has a necklace, boots, and a misc artifact equipped and you have only feet, misc or both slots free, you'll get none of these artifacts. With neck and feet free slots you'll get the necklace only. (With two free slots in a backpack you will get necklace and boots).--ShushMaster (talk) 21:23, 20 July 2018 (CEST)

In-game artifact descriptions

Information from H3Bitmap.lod > artraits.txt   

Name	Description
Spell Book	Left-click on the spell book to view your spells.
Spell Scroll	This scroll contains the [spell name] spell which is added into your spell book for as long as you carry the scroll.
The Grail	Carry the Grail to the city of your choice and the populace there will build a fantastic structure which will provide a tremendous advantage to the city's owner.
Catapult	Use this war machine to target your enemy's fortifications in combat.
Ballista	Use this war machine to target your enemy's troops in combat.
Ammo Cart	The Ammo Cart ensures that your missile troops will never run out of ammunition in combat.
First Aid Tent	The First Aid Tent provides healing to your troops during each round of combat.
Centaur's Axe	This right handed weapon increases your Attack skill by +2.
Blackshard of the Dead Knight	This right handed weapon increases your Attack skill by +3.
Greater Gnoll's Flail	This right handed weapon increases your Attack skill by +4.
Ogre's Club of Havoc	This right handed weapon increases your Attack skill by +5.
Sword of Hellfire	This right handed weapon increases your Attack skill by +6.
Titan's Gladius	Held with the right hand, this massive relic increases your Attack skill by +12, but reduces your Defense skill by -3.
Shield of the Dwarven Lords	This left handed item increases your Defense skill by +2.
Shield of the Yawning Dead	This left handed item increases your Defense skill by +3.
Buckler of the Gnoll King	This left handed item increases your Defense skill by +4.
Targ of the Rampaging Ogre	This left handed item increases your Defense skill by +5.
Shield of the Damned	This left handed item increases your Defense skill by +6.
Sentinel's Shield	Held with the left hand, this relic increases your Defense skill by +12, but reduces your Attack skill by -3.
Helm of the Alabaster Unicorn	Worn on the head, this item increases your Knowledge skill by +1.
Skull Helmet	Worn on the head, this item increases your Knowledge skill by +2.
Helm of Chaos	Worn on the head, this item increases your Knowledge skill by +3.
Crown of the Supreme Magi	Worn on the head, this item increases your Knowledge skill by +4.
Hellstorm Helmet	Worn on the head, this item increases your Knowledge skill by +5.
Thunder Helmet	When worn, this relic increases your Knowledge skill by +10, but reduces your Power skill by -2.
Breastplate of Petrified Wood	Worn on the torso, this item increases your Power skill by +1.
Rib Cage	Worn on the torso, this item increases your Power skill by +2.
Scales of the Greater Basilisk	Worn on the torso, this item increases your Power skill by +3.
Tunic of the Cyclops King	Worn on the torso, this item increases your Power skill by +4.
Breastplate of Brimstone	Worn on the torso, this item increases your Power skill by +5.
Titan's Cuirass	When worn, this massive relic increases your Power skill by +10, but reduces your Knowledge skill by -2.
Armor of Wonder	Worn on the torso, the Armor of Wonder increases all four primary skills by +1.
Sandals of the Saint	Worn on the feet, the Sandals of the Saint increase all four primary skills by +2.
Celestial Necklace of Bliss	Worn about the neck, the Celestial Necklace of Bliss increases all four primary skills by +3.
Lion's Shield of Courage	Held with the left hand, the Lion's Shield of Courage increases all four primary skills by +4.
Sword of Judgement	Held with the right hand, the Sword of Judgement increases all four primary skills by +5.
Helm of Heavenly Enlightenment	Worn on the head, the Helm of Heavenly Enlightenment increases all four primary skills by +6.
Quiet Eye of the Dragon	Worn on a finger, this item increases your Attack and Defense skills by +1.
Red Dragon Flame Tongue	Held with the right hand, this item increases your Attack and Defense skills by +2.
Dragon Scale Shield	Held with the left hand, this item increases your Attack and Defense skills by +3.
Dragon Scale Armor	Worn on a torso, this item increases your Attack and Defense skills by +4.
Dragonbone Greaves	Worn on the feet, this item increases your Knowledge and Power skills by +1.
Dragon Wing Tabard	Worn on the shoulders, this item increases your Knowledge and Power skills by +2.
Necklace of Dragonteeth	Worn about the neck, this item increases your Knowledge and Power skills by +3.
Crown of Dragontooth	Worn on the head, this item increases your Knowledge and Power skills by +4.
Still Eye of the Dragon	Worn on the finger, this item increases your Luck and Morale by +1.
Clover of Fortune	The Clover of Fortune increases your Luck by +1.
Cards of Prophecy	The Cards of Prophecy increase your Luck by +1.
Ladybird of Luck	The Ladybird of Luck increases your Luck by +1.
Badge of Courage	The Badge of Courage increases your Morale by +1.
Crest of Valor	The Crest of Valor increases your Morale by +1.
Glyph of Gallantry	The Glyph of Gallantry increases your Morale by +1.
Speculum	The Speculum increases your Scouting radius by +1.
Spyglass	The Spyglass increases your Scouting radius by +1.
Amulet of the Undertaker	Worn about the neck, this amulet increases your Necromancy skill by 5%.
Vampire's Cowl	Worn about the shoulders, this cowl increases your Necromancy skill by 10%.
Dead Man's Boots	Worn on the feet, these boots increase your Necromancy skill by 15%.
Garniture of Interference	Worn about the neck, this item increases your Magic Resistance by 5%.
Surcoat of Counterpoise	Worn about the shoulders, this item increases your Magic Resistance by 10%.
Boots of Polarity	Worn on the feet, these boots increase your Magic Resistance by 15%.
Bow of Elven Cherrywood	This bow increases your Archery skill by 5%.
Bowstring of the Unicorn's Mane	This bowstring increases your Archery skill by 10%.
Angel Feather Arrows	These arrows increase your Archery skill by 15%.
Bird of Perception	This figurine increases your Eagle Eye skill by 5%.
Stoic Watchman	This figurine increases your Eagle Eye skill by 10%.
Emblem of Cognizance	This item increases your Eagle Eye skill by 15%.
Statesman's Medal	Worn about the neck, the Statesman's Medal reduces the cost of surrendering.
Diplomat's Ring	Worn on the finger, the Diplomat's Ring reduces the cost of surrendering.
Ambassador's Sash	Worn about the shoulders, the Ambassador's Sash reduces the cost of surrendering.
Ring of the Wayfarer	When placed on the finger, this ring increases the combat speed of all your units by +1.
Equestrian's Gloves	Worn on the hands, these gloves increase your hero's movement rate over land.
Necklace of Ocean Guidance	Worn about the neck, this necklace increases your hero's movement rate at sea.
Angel Wings	Worn about the shoulders, these wings allow you to fly.
Charm of Mana	This charm helps you recover 1 extra spell point per day.
Talisman of Mana	This talisman helps you recover 2 extra spell points per day.
Mystic Orb of Mana	This orb helps you recover 3 extra spell points per day.
Collar of Conjuring	Worn about the neck, this item increases the duration of all your spells by 1.
Ring of Conjuring	Worn on a finger, this item increases the duration of all your spells by 2.
Cape of Conjuring	Worn about the shoulders, this item increases the duration of all your spells by 3.
Orb of the Firmament	This powerful orb causes your Air spells to inflict an additional 50% damage.
Orb of Silt	This powerful orb causes your Earth spells to inflict an additional 50% damage.
Orb of Tempestuous Fire	This powerful orb causes your Fire spells to inflict an additional 50% damage.
Orb of Driving Rain	This powerful orb causes your Water spells to inflict an additional 50% damage.
Recanter's Cloak	While wearing this cloak, neither you nor your opponent will be able to cast level 3 or higher spells during combat.
Spirit of Oppression	This item negates all Morale bonuses during combat for both you and your opponent.
Hourglass of the Evil Hour	This item negates all Luck bonuses during combat for both you and your opponent.
Tome of Fire Magic	This heavy book contains all spells in the school of Fire Magic. It must be equipped for the spells to be available.
Tome of Air Magic	This heavy book contains all spells in the school of Air Magic. It must be equipped for the spells to be available.
Tome of Water Magic	This heavy book contains all spells in the school of Water Magic. It must be equipped for the spells to be available.
Tome of Earth Magic	This heavy book contains all spells in the school of Earth Magic. It must be equipped for the spells to be available.
Boots of Levitation	When worn, these boots allow you to walk across water.
Golden Bow	When wielded, the Golden Bow allows your troops to shoot through any obstacle or at any range without penalty.
Sphere of Permanence	Wielding this sphere renders your units immune to the Dispel Magic spell.
Orb of Vulnerability	During combat, this orb negates the natural magic resistance of all creatures on the battlefield.
Ring of Vitality	This item increases the health of all your units by +1.
Ring of Life	This item increases the health of all your units by +1.
Vial of Lifeblood	This item increases the health of all your units by +2.
Necklace of Swiftness	Worn about the neck, this necklace increases the combat speed of all your units by +1.
Boots of Speed	Worn on the feet, these boots increase your hero's movement rate over land.
Cape of Velocity	Worn about the shoulders, this cape increases the combat speed of all your units by +2.
Pendant of Dispassion	Wearing this item renders your units immune to the Berserk spell.
Pendant of Second Sight	Wearing this item renders your units immune to the Blind spell.
Pendant of Holiness	Wearing this item renders your units immune to the Curse spell.
Pendant of Life	Wearing this item renders your units immune to the Death Ripple spell.
Pendant of Death	Wearing this item renders your units immune to the Destroy Undead spell.
Pendant of Free Will	Wearing this item renders your units immune to the Hypnotize spell.
Pendant of Negativity	Wearing this item renders your units immune to the Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning spells.
Pendant of Total Recall	Wearing this item renders your units immune to the Forgetfulness spell.
Pendant of Courage	When worn, this item bestows +3 Luck and Morale to your hero's troops.
Everflowing Crystal Cloak	When worn, this cloak increases your Crystal production by +1 per day.
Ring of Infinite Gems	When worn, this ring increases your Gem production by +1 per day.
Everpouring Vial of Mercury	When equipped, this vial increases your Mercury production by +1 per day.
Inexhaustible Cart of Ore	When equipped, this cart provides you with an additional +1 Ore per day.
Eversmoking Ring of Sulfur	When worn, this ring increases your Sulfur production by +1 per day.
Inexhaustible Cart of Lumber	When equipped, this cart provides you with an additional +1 Wood per day.
Endless Sack of Gold	When equipped, the Endless Sack of Gold increases your income by 1000 gold per day.
Endless Bag of Gold	When equipped, the Endless Bag of Gold increases your income by 750 gold per day.
Endless Purse of Gold	When equipped, the Endless Purse of Gold increases your income by 500 gold per day.
Legs of Legion	This item, when equipped by a hero in a town, increases the growth of your 2nd level units (in that town) by 5 per week.
Loins of Legion	This item, when equipped by a hero in a town, increases the growth of your 3rd level units (in that town) by 4 per week.
Torso of Legion	This item, when equipped by a hero in a town, increases the growth of your 4th level units (in that town) by 3 per week.
Arms of Legion	This item, when equipped by a hero in a town, increases the growth of your 5th level units (in that town) by 2 per week.
Head of Legion	This item, when equipped by a hero in a town, increases the growth of your 6th level units (in that town) by 1 per week.
Sea Captain's Hat	When worn, this hat increases your movement at sea, allows you to summon and destroy boats, and protects you from whirlpools.
Spellbinder's Hat	When worn, this hat allows you to cast all 5th level spells.
Shackles of War	When these shackles are wielded in combat, neither you nor your opponent may retreat or surrender.
Orb of Inhibition	This powerful orb prevents all spell casting in combat.
Vial of Dragon Blood	All dragons under your command receive +5 to their attack and +5 to defense.
Armageddon's Blade	+ 3 Attack. + 3 Defense. + 6 Knowledge. + 3 Power. Places Expert Armageddon Spell in your hero's spell book. All allied creatures become immune to Armageddon.
Angelic Alliance	Allows Rampart, Tower, Fortress, Stronghold and Castle creatures to be mixed without a morale penalty, for the player. Casts Expert Prayer at the start of combat.
Cloak of the Undead King	30% of battlefield dead are resurrected as Skeletons. If hero already has the Necromancy skill then the percentages are added to the skill and the level of skill determines what type is resurrected. Basic: Zombies Advanced: Wights Expert: Liches
Elixir of Life	All creatures get a 25% health bonus and gain the regeneration ability. Does not work on Undead or unliving creatures
Armor of the Damned	All opponents have these spells effective on them for fifty turns: Slow, Curse, Weakness, and Misfortune.
Statue of Legion	All creature production increases by 50%, in all towns based off of the castle creature generation level, does not include flagged structures or other like bonuses.
Power of the Dragon Father	+6 to all primary skills, all troops are immune to 1-4th level spells.
Titan's Thunder	Hero gains the ability to cast Lightning Bolt for 600 points of damage, does not cost any spell points, adds a spell book into their inventory (permanently).
Admiral's Hat	No boarding or unboarding ship penalty. Converts movement points between the Hero's Land and Water movement.
Bow of the Sharpshooter	Ranged shooters may fire projectiles while adjacent to an enemy creature. No archery penalty for range or obstacle
Wizard's Well	Regenerates all spell points each day
Ring of the Magi	Add 50 rounds to spell duration.
Cornucopia	Generates 4 of each precious resource, each day.
Diplomat's Suit	This is a kick-ass artifact.
Mired in Neutrality	This is a kick-ass artifact.
Ironfist of the Ogre	This is a kick-ass artifact.