Heroes of Might and Magic III / Characters
Heroes of Might and Magic III characters and roles
Identify the important characters, recruitable allies and roles in Heroes of Might and Magic III.
Edition covered
The 1999 Restoration of Erathia game with eight towns. Pictures show the 2015 HD Edition, which covers Restoration of Erathia. Armageddon's Blade, Shadow of Death, Conflux and community expansions are outside the tables unless explicitly named.
6 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.
Characters
Quick notes
- Campaign people and hired heroes are different. Catherine and the royal figures provide the story's context.
- Heroes command creature armies. The hero improves troops, explores and casts spells.
- Use specialties alongside primary skills. A hero's specialty and secondary skills can shape a plan, but the army, artifacts and available spells also matter.
- Observe campaign carryover rules. Some campaign scenarios preserve selected heroes or cap their levels.
Heroes command creature armies
| Job | What the hero does | Useful decision |
|---|---|---|
| Main army leader | Fights major battles | Concentrate the strongest troops and artifacts |
| Scout | Reveals the map | Avoid losing them to unnecessary combat |
| Courier | Transfers troops or items | Save the main hero's movement |
| Garrison leader | Defends a settlement | Leave a suitable army with the hero |
Useful tip
Some campaign scenarios preserve selected heroes or cap their levels. Read the scenario briefing so time spent leveling a secondary hero contributes to a later map only when the campaign actually carries them forward.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Heroes of Might and Magic III publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Ubisoft HD Edition manual | store.steampowered.com |
| Original 1999 manual via Ubisoft | store.steampowered.com |