By Fabrice Cambounet, game producer.
In Heroes of Might and Magic V, each race has a unique ability: heroes of each
race have a specific "prevailing" class-related skill which defines the
orientation of their RPG development. Also, in each race's town there are
special structures supporting this racial ability and corresponding the heroes'
skills. These structures can only be used by heroes of the same race.
Sometimes racial ability may coincide with class skill (Sylvan, Academy,
Inferno, Necropolis), in other cases both of them will be used at the same time
(Haven, Dungeon).
We created these abilities to reflect the specificities of each faction in
the way it’s being played.
HAVEN
Counterstrike
This skill can be upgraded. Depending on its level, the creatures under the
hero’s control will deal more damage on retaliation strikes. This reflects the
fact that Haven troops and heroes belong to a faction that is well organized and
structured in combat, and also might-oriented.
Training
Humans can train low-tier creatures to become high-tier ones (peasants to
archers, archers to squires, squires to clerics, clerics to cavaliers). Training
can be performed only in Haven towns where a training ground facility exists,
and only by Haven heroes. Heroes of other races would not be able to use
training grounds as they do not have the ability to do so. Creatures of other
races can not be trained either.
The cost of this training ability is rather high at first, but can be reduced
by upgrading the training ground building or by learning a special skill called
Expert trainer.
SYLVAN
Favored Enemy
Elf rangers have the unique ability to train their creatures to fight a specific
enemy.
Every ranger begins with at least one creature designated as favorite enemy,
later in the game this can be changed with the help of Avenger’s Guild (special
building in Sylvan towns) up to the maximum of four enemies per hero (according
to the skill level).
Creatures in the hero’s army deal more damage against enemy creatures that
are currently in the ranger’s Favorite Enemy list. Several other special
abilities of the ranger take the Favorite Enemies list into account, too.
ACADEMY
Artifice
Every wizard is highly trained in artifacts crafting and arcane arts. They are
able to create “micro-artifacts” that can be used to equip the creatures in
their army, thus improving their stats.
Depending on the skill level, more complex and powerful equipment can be
created.
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