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Heroes of Might and Magic is the one of the most famous and most interesting cycle in a history of computer games. Generations of players were raised by next parts of this legend – until now, many of them remember epic battles, beautiful landscapes and their powerful, unbeaten heroes. So it's hard to be surprised, that this series has many of fans, waiting for the next episodes of the story.
Might & Magic: Heroes VI introduces many new things into the series – those little ones, and those huge also. Amount of changes and simplifications reversed Heroes interface – it's become more clearer. Paradoxically, many fans of previous parts could feel a little lost.
Guide is made not only for veterans, but also for the beginning gamers. Any user, no matter how (not)experienced, will find here a piece of advices, which helps him win every battle and campaign.
Guide's content
Prologue – extensive describe of the prologue with all quests and alternative solutions.
Cities – their types and possibility of development, connections between buildings, converting them and suggested path of progress.
Unites – recrutation and balancing between them, optimalising using common pool of an army.
Resources – their types and usefulness, from where get them and how spent, looting and sabotaging mines, areas of control.
Exploration – types of terrain, movement points and their modifiers, order of discovering new lands.
Buildings on the world map – list of all objects we can find during traveling through the Ashan.
Heroes – their characteristics, classes, attributes, development, blood and tear paths, abilities and spells.
Battles – rules, advices about normal battles and siegeing.
For user's comfort, we used many colors:
Blue – abilities and spells
Brown – unites
Green – buildings
Orange - items
References to maps are marked in such way: (Mx, y), where x is for a map number and y position on it. So denomination (M3, 2) tells, that on the third map you have to go to the place with number 2.
Maciej “Czarny” Kozlowski
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info about game: Might & Magic: Heroes VI
title: Might & Magic: Heroes VI | genre: strategy / RPG
developer: Black Hole Games | publisher: Ubisoft
platform: PC | rated: PEGI: Age 12+ / ESRB: Teen
Only one more turn... Might & Magic Heroes VI will take place in 564 YSD*, roughly some 400 years before Might & Magic Heroes V, at the time of the second Blood Moon Eclipse, and the Rise of Kha Beleth, the Demon Sovereign. A legendary Archangel General, killed during the war of the Elder races, is resurrected. Under the cover of preparations for the upcoming Demon invasion, he plots to recover his powers and take control of Ashan while eradicating his ancient enemies. He underestimates, however, the power of the all-too-human Griffin dynasty... Heroes VI tells the story of the Griffin dynasty, when they were still Dukes of the Holy Empire, and not yet sitting on the Imperial throne (like in Heroes 5 and Clash of Heroes). The Griffin Duchy is east of the Empire, a region that would correspond to the Slavic nations in our own world. At the dynasty™s origins, The Griffin Duke Pavel* was a zealous servant of the Light and a trusted lieutenant of the Falcon Emperor. He met his demise defending his own duchy from a Demon host summoned by the dying wish of a desperate enemy. Pavel’s heroic last stand would ensure the survival of his son, Slava, who was only a boy at the time of these events. Pavel™s sister Sveltana*, who had left her homeland to become a prominent Necromancer in the Seven Cities, was called back to act as regent to Slava and educate him in the ways of the Griffin. Fifteen years and a war have past. Duke Slava of Griffin is now the father of five promising children. These are the main Heroes of the Heroes 6 campaign, and they will lead different factions to battle. (info about game from official fact sheet) |  |
comments and responses
| There are a few things I'd like to point in the guide:
First of all, I cannot really find anywhere what do various effects do, such as "soaked", "stunned", "dazed", "frozen" etc.
Of course, you can look it in game, but shouldn't a serious guide provide a glossary of such terms, effects that affect units?
Secondly, guide lacks heroes' special traits and faction heroic strike glossaries as well.
Now, for the last, I treat this as a whole: your description of units and abilities.
Lets start with strategies - if you had provided the definition of soaked effect, it would be obvious for many, that it is only natural for Sanctuary, which has some units striking with soaked, to mix with magic hero that uses Air.
Then, you should also tell player of faction abilities, in more detail. For an instance, I notice that Haven greatly contributes from high morale, as their faction ability bar is filled if any unit gets high morale buff. This is why they really should have Might hero with Heroism/Mass Heroism or Magic hero with Burning Determination/Mass BD from Fire Magic.
Then, another thing is, you're very supportive of some abilities and you ignore others.
If I were to make guide, starting from your Warrior's abilities part 1 an onwards:
Paragon
Diplomacy - A MUST for any, who wants to make Tears hero. Not exceptionally powerful, but there's no other way you want to get Tears rep other than sparing lives/diplomacy.
Enlightment/Mentalist - A MUST for any main hero. You're obviously going to have two - one for fights and the other one for economics, that's why you really need Mentalist. Enlightment is pretty self-explanatory, it boost exp gain pretty well.
Logistics/Snatch/Pathfinder/Architect I, II, III/Economist I,II,III - A must for 2nd hero for various reasons. Back to the Economist II, another marketplace is very good, it's not "only worthful thanks to it's higher level".
Realm
Scouting I,II,III - useful for 2nd hero, but priority are mentioned earlier.
Plunder/Sabotage mine - Again, I completelly do not agree with your guide. Plundering/Sabotaging mines DOES NOT use ALL of the movement points. It's very useful for your second hero, provided he has Logistics/Pathfinding/Scouting, in order to escape from pursuit, to see enemy hero from afar etc.
Tactics
Duck and cover - Speak for yourself, vs AI it's weak, but it's great when playing with competetive player.
Battle March - It's especially good for Stronghold units which literally rush enemy walls.
Ambush - Like above.
Tactics I - It is useless with rank I but...
Tactics II - ...it doesn't matter you dont see the enemy. It's like +2/3 move for your rush attackers, allows harpies in Stronghold to attack 1st turn without retalation etc. A must for Stronghold.
Siege Master I,II,III - Only the 3rd is worth a little, when vs player all of them are poor.
Warcries
Evasive Maneuvers - It's not "first two turns". It's an active ability, reduces damage on ALL YOUR UNITS FOR 2 TURNS. I treat it as one of the best Might defensive techniques...
Intimidation - Depends on the situation. I wouldn't call it really bad.
Stand Your Ground - The mass version is quite good.
Taunt - Great ability.
Rush! - Great combo with Sun Riders/Crusaders and Sanctuary Blood rep ability. Otherwise, it's mediocre.
Heroism/Mass H - Obviously, one of the best abilities, a must in Haven.
Flawless attack - Good for units with big range between min and max dmg, such as Mauler/Crusher in Stronghold.
Pressed attack - You really underestimate this ability. It's best ability up to 5th level in Might, if not in all the trees, both Might, Realm, Magic etc. Allows you to make even better use of your Heroic Strike faction ability, use it twice on the 2nd turn... It even stacks with 2nd attack from morale boost. A great ability for any faction with Might Hero and REALLY A MUST for Haven, which focuses on morale and therefore, greatly contributes with combo of Pressed Attack + 2nd attack from morale buff.
Note: Somehow, this ability DOES NOT stack with Crusher's 2nd attack or Twin Fang Sanctuary Blood rep ability.
Warfare
Counterstrike I - It is not worth.
Counterstrike II - A passive Stand your Ground without def bonus for first 4 turns? Crap.
Counterstrike III - Units will counterattack ONCE each enemy, not twice, they only have one more counterattack at all during enemy turn. Therefore, it's medium-good, considering that it's level 15 ability and you almost *waste* 2 points to get it.
Parry - There really are a few units which stop retalation. It depends who you fight with. (it's good vs Stronghold)
Toughness I,II,III - Quite weak.
Archery I - Bonus changes with level, it's good in factions with shooters, especially Necropolis.
Archery II - Easy to counter vs player, otherwise it's quite good.
Archery III - Not bad, those Skeletons/Goblins/Breeders could use it.
Magic - Air
Summon Air Elemental - Starting with this one, I think, that summoning elementals is worth it. It's just that I rarelly take Tears, and that's why I never use them. The ammount depends on your magic power, that's why I think it can be worth, not 'rather than boosting your army', but as another spell after you boost.
Grounded - Only useful for sieges, as a defender.
Storm Arrows - The bonus obviously depends on you magic power, and to be honest, it's not the best, even starting Might warcries are better, (Heroism) as they give morale too. But it's worth with 'soaked' effect, if you have it up your sleeve.
Lighting - Soaked effect makes it extremelly good, even better than Primal's Implosion.
Chain Lighting - Soaked effect and Thunderclap make it the best offensive spell in game. Nuff said.
Now, when the nature of spells is concerned, it is true, that later your buffs/curses are much more powerful than damaging spells, as they contribute from number of units, not spell power which grows much slower.
But I dont think that damaging spells are weak, or that they cannot be substitute for buffs. They obviously have various uses. Damaging spells cannot be dispelled, unlike buffs/curses :>
Fire
Burning determination - As I said, A MUST for haven, pretty good for any other faction besides Necropolis.
Fire shield - I just cannot stop wondering why, why, why haven't you mentioned combo of Fire Shield + Juggernaut/Ravager? It's obviously the best, only, and incredibly powerful use of this spell.
Fire bolt/Fireball/Firestorm - Really, Immolation makes those spells just as equal to buffing units.
Frenzy - There are a few units which can resist mind effects, but... Are you out of your mind yourself?! Berserk was like the best spell of Heroes III of Might and Magic. I don't know whether it last for longer than a turn, but Frenzy is just GODDAMN powerful. One enemy unit looses it's turn, and what's more, it attacks the closest unit to it, much often enemy! You're seriously underestimating this spell.
Earth
Mass Regeneration - "Not very useful at this stage of game" my ass. The strongest healing spell in game, much better than Mass Vampirism which doesn't work if the enemy is non-living (such as another Necropolis army). A must for anyone who specialises in Earth Magic.
Rockwalls - I think it has better ratio of spell power than Ice Wall, but nevertheless, it's quite useless.
Stone Skin/Mass Stoneskin - Vast majority of damage in Heroes is Might. (not to say it counters Might heroes). It's very powerful, similar to Might's Evasive Manouvers. Obviously, take it if you specialise in Earth.
Poison Cloud - It needs true wisdom to use this spell, but it's worth it. I think it's the best damaging spell in game, (in terms of mana economy) as it last till the end of the battle.
Water
Ice Armor/Mass IA - Quite useful, especially for Sanctuary vs Stronghold. And that's because Sanctuary tactic is to wait with every unit possible to get their effect, while Stronghold has often enough initiative and speed (and tactics I/II) to attack just in 1st turn.
Ice Wall - I think you underestimate this spell as well. I wouldn't use it as a cover, (though it is useful in sieges) rather to slow enemy units and block them. (especially big ones, since most of them do not fly)
Frozen Ground - 3x3 field of loosing turn for enemy units? Priceless, really. A must.
Blizzard - I doubt that enemy wont move, since it last for 2 turns. Cannot really tell if useful or not, but it has big area of effect (4x4). Can be useful to defend walls, I guess.
Ice Bolt + Ice Breaker = Big, big combo. It's true that it's probably the only spell which causes frozen effect, but it would be too good otherwise. I think it's very powerful.
Circle of Winter - Quite better than Blizzard I suppose. Can chill up to 3 units on 1st turn, I think it's useful.
Darkness
Mass Weakness - It has quite weak ratio, and I don't like Tears on Necropolis.
Summon Darkness Elemental - Darkness Elementals are incredibly powerful. 45 isn't such a big mana cost you know.
Terror - I don't know whether the debuff lasts for longer than a turn, if not, I wouldn't recommend it for the title of Best Spell in Game.
Mass Agony - It deals damage depending on your magic power. '43' is the ammount it deals in one turn, it strikes 3 times and all enemy units. Definetelly worth it, a must.
Puppet Master - A weaker version of Frenzy, I suppose.
Mass Despair - A must vs Haven. Quite good on others I guess.
Light
Summon Light Elementals - Big ammount, Cleansing Light, (dispell buffs/debuffs) Epiphany, (retaliate to all enemy adjacent troops, heal adjacent friendly troops) Pain Mirror, (returns % of melee damage) Searing Light, (blinds enemy unit, takes % of health from L Element.) Speed of Light (no retalation on L.E. attakcs) You've got to be kidding me, not to summon those incredible bruisers. Not to say, many units are vurnable to light damage. Seriously. Take them.
Sunburst - AoE (3x3) damage. I know it's weak, but many creatures are vurnable to light. It's okay for me.
Then, lastly, some things lack your comment. Like Blood/Tears rep abilities. Some are really useless, some are powerful.
I'd call this guide OK. It's not best - units are described more like a glossary than a good commentary on tactics and special tricks/combos. I also did not agree on most of your comments on abilities.
That's all. Thanks for your guide - it is really much clearer than http://mmh6.info/en/abilities .
Although you could've made more effort, a glossary of effects would be much appreciated.
this post has been modified by its author [2012-04-25 17:58:45] | Fungames 25/04/2012 16:52 | | Please note that pdf version have a problem in all pages related to creature description. If you check them, you will see the right border is cut. Hope this was helpful. | pippo555 16/04/2012 13:01 | | Sorry for a delayed answer. We've added the PDF last Friday. :) | Stranger 15/04/2012 12:35 | | Thanks for nice guide.
Guide completed, bu PDF not release. When it release? | denemem 11/04/2012 22:16 | | Awesome guide. helped me alot in my play throughs. Just wanted to comment on the Haven Mission 2. On the secondary quest "heartrendering song" you say that not much worth doing because helm reward is crap, which is true :) , but I found the main reason to do this quest is not for the quest reward helm but for the what they are actually guarding spoiler start
which is a legacy weapon , a light magic staff
spoiler stop | Vincentoryx 11/03/2012 18:37 | | Thanks for noticing. I'll submit that error and hopefully it'll be replaced soon. Feel free to add other comments on missing English text. | Stranger 06/03/2012 15:27 | | HI!!
why the description if Kirin/SacredKirin is written in a strange language? there are other descriptio in the same language, but i don't remember where.. XD
by the way, great job!
thnks | NeoDrakonis 01/03/2012 14:10 | | I can't give you an exact date, but I can assure you that we're preparing it. :) | Stranger 28/02/2012 15:22 | | hy when you upload next race ??? | L0kit0M0ndialit0 25/02/2012 21:45 | | derp1 --> Please read the first post. :) | Stranger 18/01/2012 17:33 | | any news on the pdf release? thx :) | derp1 16/01/2012 18:11 |  | Great guide.
Cannot wait for PDF version
| del80y 13/01/2012 20:00 | | We've added Santuary chapter today, including campaign walkthrough, unit & building descriptions and various hints. EnjoY! :) | Stranger 11/01/2012 18:15 | | Nice guide :)
I'm curious what you think of Sanctuary...
Keep up the good work! | DeJoop 05/01/2012 22:27 | | We've added Necropolis and Haven chapters, including campaign walkthroughs, unit descriptions and tons of other useful stuff.
Enjoy and stay tuned, because more chapters are on their way. :) | Stranger 02/12/2011 22:13 | |
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