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== Verified statements ==
== Verified statements ==
* Adventure map objects can be reactivated by pressing the space bar. This action doesn't cost any movement points and allows, for example, unlimited cycling through two-way monoliths.
* Adventure map objects can be reactivated by pressing the space bar. This action doesn't cost any movement points and allows, for example, unlimited cycling through two-way monoliths. (Does not work in {{roe}}).
* All living [[Dragons]] and [[Hydra]]s become [[Bone Dragon]]s in the [[Skeleton Transformer]].
* All living [[Dragons]] and [[Hydra]]s become [[Bone Dragon]]s in the [[Skeleton Transformer]]. [[Bone Dragon]]s will turn to simple [[Skeleton]]s.
* 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. [[dendroids]]' [[bind]]ing) can be [[dispel]]led except [[Wyvern Monarch]]s' [[poison]], which can be [[cure]]d though.
* 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.
* Almost all non-upgraded [[wandering creature]]s look to the right side, while upgraded creatures look to the left side.
* Almost all non-upgraded [[wandering creature]]s look to the right side, while upgraded creatures look to the left side. (Exceptions are [[Water Elemental|Water]] and [[Earth Elemental]]s.
* [[Anti-Magic]] can only be removed with expert level [[Dispel]] or with [[Dragon Fly]]'s dispel ability (the ability was introduced in {{roe}} 1.4).
* [[Anti-Magic]] can only be removed with expert level [[Dispel]] or with [[Dragon Fly]]'s dispel ability (the ability was introduced in {{roe}} 1.4).
* 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.
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* Artifacts affect also [[Clone]]d creatures.
* Artifacts affect also [[Clone]]d creatures.
* [[Badge of Courage]] prevents all [[mind spells]]. The spellbook and wand symbol do appear, but spells like [[Berserk]] will have no effect.
* [[Badge of Courage]] prevents all [[mind spells]]. The spellbook and wand symbol do appear, but spells like [[Berserk]] will have no effect.
* Battles in the subterranean level are always considered to take place on [[subterranean]] [[terrain]]. However, [[movement]] works normally.
* Battles in the subterranean level are always considered to take place on [[subterranean]] [[terrain]]. However, [[movement]] works normally.
* [[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]].
* [[Cavalier]]s are upgraded to [[Champion]]s for free at [[Stables]] located on the [[Adventure Map]].
* [[Cavalier]]s are upgraded to [[Champion]]s for free at [[Stables]] located on the [[Adventure Map]].
* [[Clone]]d creatures also copy the ability to cast spells. For example, [[Ogre Mage|Ogre Magi]] can cast [[Bloodlust]] or [[Archangel]] can cast [[Resurrection]].
* [[Clone]]d creatures also copy the ability to cast spells. For example, [[Ogre Mage|Ogre Magi]] can cast [[Bloodlust]] or [[Archangel]] can cast [[Resurrection]].
* [[Dispel]] nor [[Cure]] cannot remove the effect of [[Disrupting Ray]].
* [[Dispel]] nor [[Cure]] cannot remove the effect of [[Disrupting Ray]].
* Even though [[Black Dragon]]s are immune to all creature abilites (e.g. [[stone gaze]]), they can still be [[bind]]ed by [[dendroid]]s.
* Even though [[Black Dragon]]s are immune to all creature abilities (e.g. [[stone gaze]]), they can still be [[bind]]ed by [[dendroid]]s.
* Even though [[Black Dragon]]s are immune to all spells, they still receive damage from [[Efreet Sultan]]s' Fire Shield.
* Even though [[Black Dragon]]s are immune to all spells, they still receive damage from [[Efreet Sultan]]s' Fire Shield.
* Having at least one [[Rogue]] in hero's army has the same effect basic [[Visions]] has.
* Having at least one [[Rogue]] in hero's army has the same effect basic [[Visions]] has.
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* [[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]]).
* Only spell that can affect [[Black Dragon]]s is expert level of [[Dispel]].
* Only spell that can affect [[Black Dragon]]s is the expert [[Dispel]].
* [[Pikeman and Halberdier|Pikemen and Halberdiers]] are immune to [[Cavalier and Champion|Cavaliers and Champions]] [[jousting]] bonus (+5% damage per hex they cross).
* [[Pikeman and Halberdier|Pikemen and Halberdiers]] are immune to [[Cavalier and Champion|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.
* [[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.
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* [[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.
* [[Tree of Knowledge]] gives experience equal to the difference between hero's next level and current level.
* [[Tree of Knowledge]] gives experience equal to the difference between hero's next level and current level.
* [[Windmill]] never produces [[wood]] ({{W}}).
* [[Windmill]] never produces [[wood]] {{W}}.
* With [[Necromancy]] skill, you get more [[Skeleton]]s than [[Skeleton Warrior]]s (because of the health difference).
* With [[Necromancy]] skill, you get more [[Skeleton]]s than [[Skeleton Warrior]]s (because of the health difference).
* It's possible for a hero to have no troops if you deposit them at [[Seer's Hut]] or [[Quest Guard]]. Upon entering a battle, you will instantly lose as soon as pre-battle music ends.
* It's possible for a hero to have no troops if you deposit them at [[Seer's Hut]] or [[Quest Guard]]. Upon entering a battle, you will instantly lose as soon as pre-battle music ends.
* Spells casted by the [[Armor of the Damned]] combined with [[Orb of Vulnerability]] will work in an [[Anti-Magic Garrison]].
* Spells casted by the [[Armor of the Damned]] combined with [[Orb of Vulnerability]] will work in an [[Anti-Magic Garrison]].
* Luck stacks with the [[Dread Knight]]'s Death Blow.
* Luck stacks with the [[Dread Knight]]'s Death Blow.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.


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== False claims ==
== 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.
* Battles in [[mine]]s are always considered to take place in [[Subterranean]] terrain. (Version 4.0. Tested by [[User:Kapteeni Ruoska|Kapteeni Ruoska]] 07:30, 28 March 2014 (CET))
* Battles in [[mine]]s are always considered to take place in [[Subterranean]] terrain. (Version 4.0. Tested by [[User:Kapteeni Ruoska|Kapteeni Ruoska]] 07:30, 28 March 2014 (CET))
* Elementals that are summoned in combat are not affected by Planeswalkers' (e.g. [[Kalt]]) bonuses. Tested by [[User:Kapteeni Ruoska|Kapteeni Ruoska]] 06:37, 4 August 2014 (CEST)
* Elementals that are summoned in combat are not affected by Planeswalkers' (e.g. [[Kalt]]) bonuses. Tested by [[User:Kapteeni Ruoska|Kapteeni Ruoska]] 06:37, 4 August 2014 (CEST)

Revision as of 16:26, 30 July 2018

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

Verified statements

Unverified claims

  • Archangels resurrect less creatures with health artifacts on, but Pit Lords raise more creatures with additional health points with health artifacts?
  • You can mark a path max. 602 tiles long on ground and 594 tiles long on water?
  • Gold Dragons are susceptible to Dispel cast by heroes, the Resurrection part of Sacrifice (but not the Sacrification), Ghost Dragon's Aging, War Unicorn's Blinding and Medusa Queen's Stone Gaze?
  • The Disguise spell is completely useless against Hard/Expert/Impossible AI?
  • Orb of Vulnerability does not negate Spell Damage Resistance, whereas it negates the Magic Resistance artifacts and secondary skill?

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.
  • Battles in mines are always considered to take place in Subterranean terrain. (Version 4.0. Tested by Kapteeni Ruoska 07:30, 28 March 2014 (CET))
  • 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. (Version 1.0. Tested by Kapteeni Ruoska 07:55, 28 March 2014 (CET))