Skills

Hero skills

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era hero skills: levels, subskills, effects, and class links. Each skill is shown as its own branch: upgrade levels, available sub-skills, and their unlock conditions.

30

skills

180

sub-skills

90

upgrades

Faction6 sub-skills

Abyssal Communion

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Abyssal Communion

After each battle victory, the hero increases their Communion level by 1 (up to a max. of 3). Each level increases the number of friendly units by 2.5% until the end of the battle. Each morning, all heroes’ Communion level is halved.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Abyssal Communion

After each battle victory, the hero increases their Communion level by 1 (up to a max. of 4). Each level increases the number of friendly units by 2.5% until the end of the battle. Each morning, all heroes’ Communion level is halved.

What can be learned at this level

Our True HomeFriendly Schism creatures deal +10% and take –10% Damage on Native Terrain.

Comprehensible DepthsThe hero’s maximum Communion level increases by 1.

Call of the VoidEach morning, before the Communion level is halved, restores 2 mana per Communion level.

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Abyssal Communion

After each battle victory, the hero increases their Communion level by 1 (up to a max. of 5). Each level increases the number of friendly units by 2.5% until the end of the battle. Each morning, all heroes’ Communion level is halved.

What can be learned at this level

Black IceEnemy spells cost +1 for each active Communion level.

AbyssopelagialEach victory in battle increases the Communion level by an additional 1.

Celestial AbyssIncreases the number of friendly units per Communion level by an additional 0.5%.

Class and hero context

Required by classes

No classes in current data

Starting heroes

Blackhorn· Schism Changeling Urgo· Schism Dhüvri· Schism Grellekh the Betrayer· Schism Icequeen Hel’Ghat· Schism Jänhei· Schism Kwinri· Schism Mara Mat’ha· Schism Martyr Tho· Schism Matastala the White· Schism Nihil· Schism Ra’Davok· Schism Sister Keiri· Schism The Eye Collective· Schism The Iron Master· Schism Tölketh· Schism Ulkuth· Schism Wal’kha· Schism

Common6 sub-skills

Arcane Magic

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Arcane Magic

The hero can learn Arcane spells up to tier 5.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Arcane Magic

The hero can learn Arcane spells up to tier 5. Arcane spells gain +1 level(s).

What can be learned at this level

Arcane TimeThe cooldowns of all the hero’s Arcane spells are reduced by 1 round(s).

All Life is Endless+30% healing and revival from friendly creature abilities and hero spells in battle. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Summon Avatar.”

Purest Thought–1 level(s) to all enemy Arcane spells.

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Arcane Magic

The hero can learn Arcane spells up to tier 5, without visiting a Mage Guild, provided they are unlocked in the Observatory. Arcane spells gain +1 level(s).

What can be learned at this level

Arcane Teachings+1 level(s) to this hero’s Arcane spells.

Mana FlexSpells cost –2 mana.

Scholar Synergy: Doreath+6 Spell Power when casting Arcane spells. Gain an additional +3 for each other Magic School skill known.

Class and hero context

Required by classes

Great Merchant· Dungeon Celestial Envoy· Grove Soulweaver· Necropolis Unfathomable· Schism Progenitor· Swarm Grand Inquisitor· Temple

Starting heroes

Gleard the Grey· Dungeon Echolily· Grove Mag· Necropolis Martyr Tho· Schism Ra’Davok· Schism

Common6 sub-skills

Battle Magic

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Battle Magic

Friendly creatures’ Attack and Defense increase by 15% of the hero’s Spell Power and Knowledge respectively.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Battle Magic

Friendly creatures’ Attack and Defense increase by 20% of the hero’s Spell Power and Knowledge respectively.

What can be learned at this level

Aura of DestructionEvery time the hero uses a spell in a battle, their Attack increases by 1 until the end of that battle.

Aura of ProtectionEvery time the hero uses a spell in a battle, their Defense increases by 1 until the end of that battle.

Aura of WizardryEvery time the hero uses a spell in a battle, their Spell Power increases by 1 until the end of that battle.

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Battle Magic

Friendly creatures’ Attack and Defense increase by 25% of the hero’s Spell Power and Knowledge respectively.

What can be learned at this level

Battle Mage’s AuthorityFriendly creatures’ Attack increases by 15% of the hero’s Spell Power. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Sorcery.”

Mage Protector’s AuthorityFriendly creatures’ Defense increases by 15% of the hero’s Knowledge. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Resistance.”

Magic TimeThe cooldowns of all the hero’s battle spells are reduced by 1 round(s).

Class and hero context

Required by classes

Great Merchant· Dungeon Wellspring of Vigor· Grove Chronomancer· Necropolis Unstoppable· Schism Soul Eater· Swarm Grand Inquisitor· Temple

Starting heroes

Old Pilgrim· Grove Milossa the Golden· Necropolis Oriax· Swarm

Common6 sub-skills

Battlecraft

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Battlecraft

When a friendly creature waits on their turn, they gain +20% Attack until the end of the round. When they skip turn, they gain +20% Defense until the end of the round.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Battlecraft

When a friendly creature waits on their turn, they gain +30% Attack until the end of the round. When they skip turn, they gain +30% Defense until the end of the round.

What can be learned at this level

Melee MasteryFriendly creatures deal +10% and take –10% Melee Damage.

Ranged MasteryFriendly creatures deal +10% and take –10% Ranged and Long Reach Damage.

OverwatchFriendly creatures gain overwatch when they choose to wait in battle. While overwatching, they will counterattack when an enemy moves into their Melee Range.

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Battlecraft

When a friendly creature waits on their turn, they gain +40% Attack until the end of the round. When they skip turn, they gain +40% Defense until the end of the round.

What can be learned at this level

Battle FocusGenerates +1 Focus Charge(s) at the beginning of each round, except the first . This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Battle Magic.”

Preemptive StrikeFriendly creatures prepare for a preemptive strike when they choose to skip their turn. If they are attacked, their counterattack will land before the enemy’s first blow.

ManacraftThe hero’s maximum mana increases by 2 per their Attack and Defense. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Recruitment.”

Class and hero context

Required by classes

Amelchia’s Heir· Dungeon Heaven’s Fury· Grove Soulweaver· Necropolis Unstoppable· Schism Broodmother· Swarm Paragon· Temple

Starting heroes

Tellaris the Betrayed· Dungeon Adahn· Necropolis Jänhei· Schism Pauper· Swarm Lord Edgar· Temple

Class6 sub-skills

Combat

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Combat

Heroic Strike deals +10 base Damage.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Combat

Heroic Strike deals +15 base Damage.

What can be learned at this level

Swordcraft+2 Attack and Defense.

RevengeOnce per round, after the first death of a friendly stack, allows to use Heroic Strike again.

Mighty StrikeHeroic Strike deals +10% Damage (based on the hero’s level).

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Combat

Heroic Strike deals +20 base Damage.

What can be learned at this level

Effortless StrikeHeroic Strike costs 1 fewer Focus Charge(s).

Battle ThrillOnce per round, after killing an enemy stack with Heroic Strike, the hero can use it one additional time.

Confusing StrikeHeroic Strike reduces the target’s counterattacks by 1.

Class and hero context

Required by classes

No classes in current data

Starting heroes

Stinger· Dungeon Mreowa· Grove Curson, Duke of Rage· Swarm Old Lord Mandall· Temple

Common6 sub-skills

Daylight Magic

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Daylight Magic

The hero can learn Daylight spells up to tier 5.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Daylight Magic

The hero can learn Daylight spells up to tier 5. Daylight spells gain +1 level(s).

What can be learned at this level

Daylight TimeThe cooldowns of all the hero’s Daylight spells are reduced by 1 round(s).

Luminous FocusGenerates 1 Focus Charge(s) at the start of every battle.

Brightest Sun–1 level(s) to all enemy Daylight spells.

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Daylight Magic

The hero can learn Daylight spells up to tier 5, without visiting a Mage Guild, provided they are unlocked in the Observatory. Daylight spells gain +1 level(s).

What can be learned at this level

Daylight Teachings+1 level(s) to this hero’s Daylight spells.

Speed of Light+10 Movement points. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Logistics.”

Scholar Synergy: Arina+6 Spell Power when casting Daylight spells. Gain an additional +3 for each other Magic School skill known.

Class and hero context

Required by classes

Silvertongue’s Envoy· Dungeon Wellspring of Vigor· Grove Chronomancer· Necropolis Unbound· Schism Soul Eater· Swarm Paragon· Temple

Starting heroes

Sunny Rauktol· Dungeon Mila· Swarm Lia the Untethered One· Temple Vesper· Temple

Common6 sub-skills

Defense

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Defense

Friendly creatures take –10% Damage from basic attacks.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Defense

Friendly creatures take –15% Damage from basic attacks.

What can be learned at this level

CoverFriendly creatures take –20% Damage from Ranged and Long Reach attacks.

Hymn to the MartyrsFriendly creatures generate +1 Focus Point(s) when they take Damage. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Recruitment.”

As Luck Would Have ItFriendly creatures gain +2 Defense for each point of Luck.

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Defense

Friendly creatures take –20% Damage from basic attacks.

What can be learned at this level

Shields and ShellsEnemy creatures deal –1 Damage.

Wizard ContractFriendly creatures take –10% Magic Damage. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Diplomacy.”

Unstoppable Force–15% Attack to enemy creatures.

Class and hero context

Required by classes

Silvertongue’s Envoy· Dungeon Celestial Envoy· Grove Harbinger of Doom· Necropolis Unfathomable· Schism Progenitor· Swarm Grand Inquisitor· Temple

Starting heroes

Enatee· Dungeon Bulwark· Necropolis Icequeen Hel’Ghat· Schism Zoran, the Self‑Founded· Swarm John Johnson· Temple Julius· Temple

Common6 sub-skills

Diplomacy

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Diplomacy

Provides a chance of neutral squads offering to join the hero’s army for Gold instead of fighting them.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Diplomacy

Provides a chance of neutral squads offering to join the hero’s army for Gold instead of fighting them. +25% Persuasion Power in Diplomacy.

What can be learned at this level

Larger Than LifeNeutral squads view the hero’s army as +25% more powerful than it is, increasing the chance that they will join or flee. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Battlecraft.”

Eloquence–75% to the cost of surrendering.

Folk Hero+50% Persuasion Power in Diplomacy with neutral squads from the hero’s faction.

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Diplomacy

Provides a chance of neutral squads offering to join the hero’s army for Gold instead of fighting them. +50% Persuasion Power in Diplomacy.

What can be learned at this level

Art of the DealNeutral squads take –15% Gold to recruit. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Economy.”

Vagrant ArmyFriendly creatures with neutral affinity gain an additional +100% of the hero’s Attack and Defense to their Attack and Defense.

Negotiator+20% to the number of units from neutral squads joining the hero’s army.

Class and hero context

Required by classes

Balthazar’s Bodyguard· Dungeon Fortune’s Favored· Grove Walking Rot· Necropolis Unfeeling· Schism Progenitor· Swarm Paragon· Temple

Starting heroes

Ylwari· Dungeon Alluring Sh’a· Grove King‑of‑Kings· Necropolis Merry Elias· Temple

Common6 sub-skills

Economy

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Economy

+500 Gold daily.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Economy

+750 Gold daily.

What can be learned at this level

Tax Collector+250 Gold daily. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Logistics.”

Smuggler+1 Crystal, Gem, or Mercury daily (depending on the hero’s faction).

Master Builder+1 Wood and Ore daily.

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Economy

+1000 Gold daily.

What can be learned at this level

Experimenter+5 Alchemical Dust daily. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Insight.”

MerchantThis hero counts as an additional Marketplace when calculating trading prices.

AntiquarianThis hero sells artifacts for 25% more Gold and buys them for 25% less.

Class and hero context

Required by classes

Great Merchant· Dungeon Celestial Envoy· Grove Chronomancer· Necropolis Unfeeling· Schism Broodmother· Swarm Ascendant· Temple

Starting heroes

Creta, daughter of Navarr· Dungeon Glastor· Dungeon Bathym, Duke of Jewels· Swarm Clarissa· Temple

Common6 sub-skills

Insight

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Insight

The hero gains +20% more XP.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Insight

The hero gains +30% more XP.

What can be learned at this level

EnlightenmentThe hero gains an additional +10% XP.

Civic InnovationThe hero gains +30% Law points. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Leadership.”

SagacityShows the intentions of all neutral squads within [ 300% × hero sight radius ] square(s) of the hero.

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Insight

The hero gains +40% more XP.

What can be learned at this level

Scholar of MagicAllows heroes to teach each other spells when they interact on the global map. In the exchange, each hero will learn all the spells of the other that their skills, level, and items permit.

Endless Charisma+1 Attack, Defense, Spell Power, and Knowledge. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Tactics.”

PerceptionEnables viewing detailed information about the enemy hero during battle.

Class and hero context

Required by classes

Amelchia’s Heir· Dungeon Wellspring of Vigor· Grove Soulweaver· Necropolis Unstoppable· Schism Soul Eater· Swarm Grand Inquisitor· Temple

Starting heroes

Kelarr, son of Navarr· Dungeon Aunt Daliar· Grove Nor· Swarm Pip· Temple

Common6 sub-skills

Leadership

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Leadership

The hero gains 1 Morale.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Leadership

The hero gains 2 Morale.

What can be learned at this level

ResolveFriendly creatures’ chance to take an additional turn increases by 1% for each point of Morale. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Battlecraft.”

Where the Sun Never SetsAttack, Defense, Spell Power, and sight radius increase by 2 when in an area you do not control. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Daylight Magic.”

Hero of LegendsEnemy Morale is reduced by 1 in battle.

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Leadership

The hero gains 3 Morale.

What can be learned at this level

Inspiring StrikeThe hero gains a chance to instantly reset the cooldown of Heroic Strike whenever they use it: 5% per point of the hero’s Morale.

March!Friendly creatures gain 1 Initiative.

EnthusiasmWhenever a friendly creature gains a turn from positive Morale effect, all friendly creatures’ Morale increases by 1 until the end of the next round.

Class and hero context

Required by classes

Balthazar’s Bodyguard· Dungeon Wellspring of Vigor· Grove Unbound· Schism Broodmother· Swarm Swashbuckler· Temple

Starting heroes

Devir, son of Devir· Dungeon Gingertail· Grove The Eye Collective· Schism Goldentongue· Swarm Aeos the Exalted· Temple

Common6 sub-skills

Logistics

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Logistics

+10% Movement points on the global map.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Logistics

+15% Movement points on the global map.

What can be learned at this level

Leaps and BoundsThe hero restores 5 Movement point(s) after each victory in battle.

Strong MountsNeutral Global Map spells cost –4 mana. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Scouting.”

Careful PlanningEvery day, the hero saves up to 50 unused Movement points for the next day. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Arcane Magic.”

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Logistics

+20% Movement points on the global map.

What can be learned at this level

Secret PassagesTerrain penalties are reduced by 50%.

Back to Town!Grants a new global map spell. It teleports the hero to the nearest city they control within 16 square(s). All remaining Movement points are lost upon casting.

Battle LogisticsFriendly creatures gain +1 Speed on Native Terrain.

Class and hero context

Required by classes

Great Merchant· Dungeon Heaven’s Fury· Grove Soulweaver· Necropolis Unfathomable· Schism Soul Eater· Swarm Ascendant· Temple

Starting heroes

Marl· Necropolis Nihil· Schism Tölketh· Schism Fleu· Swarm Ister· Temple

Common6 sub-skills

Luck

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Luck

The hero gains 1 Luck.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Luck

The hero gains 2 Luck.

What can be learned at this level

Beastly ConfidenceFriendly creatures have a 1% higher chance to land a Lucky Strike for each point of Luck. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Primal Magic.”

Always HeadsThe hero gains +25% Gold and resources from piles on the global map. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Economy.”

Mearea’s ChosenEnemy Luck is reduced by 1 in battle.

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Luck

The hero gains 3 Luck.

What can be learned at this level

Lucky HitWhen friendly creatures land a Lucky Strike, the enemy does not counterattack.

Lightning Strikes TwiceSpells can also land a Lucky Strike, dealing 200% Damage. The chance increases by 5% for every point of Luck.

Lucky DayWhenever a friendly creature lands a Lucky Strike, all friendly creatures gain +1 Luck until the end of the next round.

Class and hero context

Required by classes

Silvertongue’s Envoy· Dungeon Fortune’s Favored· Grove Harbinger of Doom· Necropolis Unfathomable· Schism Lord of Chaos· Swarm Swashbuckler· Temple

Starting heroes

Rhea· Dungeon Octavia· Grove Guildmaster Klastor· Necropolis Maelstrom· Swarm Kestrel· Temple

Faction6 sub-skills

Murmuring

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Murmuring

Generates 1 Focus Charge(s) at the start of every battle.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Murmuring

Generates 2 Focus Charge(s) at the start of every battle.

What can be learned at this level

Mycelium GroundsFriendly Grove creatures deal +10% and take –10% Damage on Native Terrain.

Life EssenceFocus Charge limit increases by 1.

Child of the Woods+20 maximum mana.

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Murmuring

Generates 3 Focus Charge(s) at the start of every battle.

What can be learned at this level

Just One More TimeEvery Focus Charge spent by friendly creatures or the hero reduces the cooldowns of all the hero’s spells by 1 round(s).

Burst of EnergyEvery Focus Charge spent by friendly creatures or the hero increases Heroic Strike Damage by 15% per hero level until the end of the round.

Strong ConnectionEvery Focus Charge spent by friendly creatures or the hero increases all hero attributes by 2 until the end of the round.

Class and hero context

Required by classes

No classes in current data

Starting heroes

Aeliniel· Grove Alluring Sh’a· Grove Aunt Daliar· Grove Echolily· Grove Eith· Grove Elder Tss’kish· Grove Faleor· Grove Gingertail· Grove Glacia· Grove Gorel Spearhead· Grove Halon· Grove Mreowa· Grove Octavia· Grove Old Pilgrim· Grove Sullie· Grove The Minstrel· Grove Vatawna· Grove Vim· Grove

Faction6 sub-skills

Necromancy

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Necromancy

After winning a battle, raises 10% of the strongest enemy stack as friendly Undead of the same tier. This requires Necromantic Energy, which stores up to 3000 and refills each week.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Necromancy

After winning a battle, raises 15% of the strongest enemy stack as friendly Undead of the same tier. This requires Necromantic Energy, which stores up to 4000 and refills each week.

What can be learned at this level

GravesoilFriendly Necropolis creatures deal +10% and take –10% Damage on Native Terrain.

Soul HarvestRestores 4 mana after a battle victory.

Death Herald+1000 to the hero’s maximum Necromantic Energy.

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Necromancy

After winning a battle, raises 20% of the strongest enemy stack as friendly Undead of the same tier. This requires Necromantic Energy, which stores up to 5000 and refills each week.

What can be learned at this level

Soul Reaper–1 to enemy Morale and Luck.

Eternal ServiceGrants a new ability. It restores HP to the target friendly Undead and can revive fallen units.

Fields of the Dead+50% Necromantic Energy gained.

Class and hero context

Required by classes

No classes in current data

Starting heroes

Adahn· Necropolis Artorius Veritas· Necropolis Bulwark· Necropolis Ethric· Necropolis Funerella· Necropolis Guildmaster Klastor· Necropolis Kel’Ghul· Necropolis King‑of‑Kings· Necropolis Laura· Necropolis Lord Rufus· Necropolis Mag· Necropolis Marl· Necropolis Milossa the Golden· Necropolis Natalida· Necropolis Onkos· Necropolis Shadespinner Oona· Necropolis Tarius· Necropolis Zam· Necropolis

Common6 sub-skills

Nightshade Magic

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Nightshade Magic

The hero can learn Nightshade spells up to tier 5.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Nightshade Magic

The hero can learn Nightshade spells up to tier 5. Nightshade spells gain +1 level(s).

What can be learned at this level

Nightshade TimeThe cooldowns of all the hero’s Nightshade spells are reduced by 1 round(s).

Chronic WeaknessEnemy creature maximum HP reduces by 1. This effect is doubled if the hero knows “Resistance.”

Darkest Night–1 level(s) to all enemy Nightshade spells.

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Nightshade Magic

The hero can learn Nightshade spells up to tier 5, without visiting a Mage Guild, provided they are unlocked in the Observatory. Nightshade spells gain +1 level(s).

What can be learned at this level

Nightshade Teachings+1 level(s) to this hero’s Nightshade spells.

Hour of the Wolf–10% Attack and Defense to enemy creatures.

Scholar Synergy: Naira+6 Spell Power when casting Nightshade spells. Gain an additional +3 for each other Magic School skill known.

Class and hero context

Required by classes

Balthazar’s Bodyguard· Dungeon Heaven’s Fury· Grove Walking Rot· Necropolis Unfeeling· Schism Broodmother· Swarm Swashbuckler· Temple

Starting heroes

Lodos· Dungeon Shadespinner Oona· Necropolis Sister Keiri· Schism Leira· Swarm Nadir· Temple

Common6 sub-skills

Offense

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Offense

Friendly creatures’ basic attacks deal +10% Damage.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Offense

Friendly creatures’ basic attacks deal +15% Damage.

What can be learned at this level

ArcheryFriendly creatures’ Ranged and Long Reach attacks deal +15% Damage.

Battle MarchFriendly creatures generate +1 Focus Point(s) per attack. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Luck.”

Battle FrenzyFriendly creatures gain +2 Attack for each point of Morale.

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Offense

Friendly creatures’ basic attacks deal +20% Damage.

What can be learned at this level

Shadow BladesFriendly creatures deal +1 Damage.

Reality Wardens–10% to enemy hero Spell Power. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Nightshade Magic.”

Firmness–15% Defense to enemy creatures.

Class and hero context

Required by classes

Balthazar’s Bodyguard· Dungeon Fortune’s Favored· Grove Chronomancer· Necropolis Unbound· Schism Lord of Chaos· Swarm Swashbuckler· Temple

Starting heroes

Gorel Spearhead· Grove Onkos· Necropolis Grellekh the Betrayer· Schism Niev· Swarm Keandra· Temple

Common6 sub-skills

Primal Magic

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Primal Magic

The hero can learn Primal spells up to tier 5.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Primal Magic

The hero can learn Primal spells up to tier 5. Primal spells gain +1 level(s).

What can be learned at this level

Primal TimeThe cooldowns of all the hero’s Primal spells are reduced by 1 round(s).

Primal ForceNegative and positive effects used by the hero and friendly creatures last 1 additional round(s).

Sharpest Teeth–1 level(s) to all enemy Primal spells.

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Primal Magic

The hero can learn Primal spells up to tier 5, without visiting a Mage Guild, provided they are unlocked in the Observatory. Primal spells gain +1 level(s).

What can be learned at this level

Primal Teachings+1 level(s) to this hero’s Primal spells.

Chaos ReignsThe hero and friendly creatures deal 50% more Damage with Lucky Strikes. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Battle Magic.”

Scholar Synergy: Hksmilla+6 Spell Power when casting Primal spells. Gain an additional +3 for each other Magic School skill known.

Class and hero context

Required by classes

Amelchia’s Heir· Dungeon Fortune’s Favored· Grove Harbinger of Doom· Necropolis Unstoppable· Schism Lord of Chaos· Swarm Ascendant· Temple

Starting heroes

Aeliniel· Grove Glacia· Grove Halon· Grove Vim· Grove Wal’kha· Schism Khariseth· Swarm

Class6 sub-skills

Recruitment

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Recruitment

+4 to tier‑1 creature growth in all your cities.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Recruitment

+4 to tier‑1 and +3 to tier‑2 creature growth in all your cities.

What can be learned at this level

Direct SupervisionIf the hero is in a city at the start of a week, growth of all creatures in that city increases by an additional 50% growth.

Elite GuardsTier‑1, tier‑2 and tier‑3 friendly creatures gain 25% of the hero’s Attack and Defense as Attack and Defense. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Tactics.”

VeteransTier‑4 creature growth in all your cities increases by 2. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Diplomacy.”

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Recruitment

+4 to tier‑1, +3 to tier‑2, and +2 to tier‑3 creature growth in all your cities.

What can be learned at this level

RelocationGrants a new global map spell. It allows interaction with any controlled city, enabling the transfer of creatures to or from that city. Usable once per day.

Strenuous TrainingFriendly creatures gain 2 HP.

MentorsAllows creatures in the hero’s army to be upgraded outside the city, provided the army already contains the upgraded version. Upgrading this way costs more than normal.

Class and hero context

Required by classes

No classes in current data

Starting heroes

Motley· Dungeon Zam· Necropolis Kwinri· Schism Lo· Swarm Heretic Avis· Temple

Common6 sub-skills

Resistance

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Resistance

Friendly creatures take –15% Magic Damage.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Resistance

Friendly creatures take –25% Magic Damage.

What can be learned at this level

ObstructionEnemy spells cost 20% more mana. If the hero knows a Magic School skill, the cost of enemy spells from that School increases by an additional 20%.

Hindrance AuraEnemy loses 1 Focus Charge(s) at the beginning of each battle round, except the first .

Fast MetabolismAll negative effects on friendly creatures last for 2 fewer rounds (no less than 1).

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Resistance

Friendly creatures take –35% Magic Damage.

What can be learned at this level

Magic SuppressionGrants a new ability. It deals significant Magic Damage to the target summoned creature, scaling with the hero’s level.

Time Shift+1 round(s) to the cooldown of all enemy spells.

DrainingThe enemy loses 1 levels on all Magic School spells.

Class and hero context

Required by classes

Great Merchant· Dungeon Wellspring of Vigor· Grove Walking Rot· Necropolis Unfeeling· Schism Soul Eater· Swarm Ascendant· Temple

Starting heroes

Artorius Veritas· Necropolis Xirr· Swarm

Faction6 sub-skills

Righteousness

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Righteousness

All who fall in battle do so in the hero’s name! Whenever a friendly creature dies or kills an enemy, the hero’s Attack, Defense, Spell Power and Knowledge increase by 1 for two rounds. This effect is stackable.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Righteousness

All who fall in battle do so in the hero’s name! Whenever a friendly creature dies or kills an enemy, the hero’s Attack, Defense, Spell Power and Knowledge increase by 1 for three rounds. This effect is stackable.

What can be learned at this level

Fields of SerenityFriendly Temple creatures deal +10% and take –10% Damage on Native Terrain.

Righteous SacrificeWhenever a friendly stack dies or kills an enemy stack, the hero gains 3 temporary mana.

Purging TouchGrants a new ability. It dispels all negative effects from the target.

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Righteousness

All who fall in battle do so in the hero’s name! Whenever a friendly creature dies or kills an enemy, the hero’s Attack, Defense, Spell Power and Knowledge increase by 1 for four rounds. This effect is stackable.

What can be learned at this level

GuardianWhenever a friendly creature kills an enemy, it fully restores its HP. This cannot revive fallen units.

The Chosen OneGrants a new ability. It increases Attack of a friendly creature by 50% of the hero’s Attack and Spell Power, and its Defense by 50% of the hero’s Defense and Knowledge (until the end of the round).

Strong FaithWhenever Righteousness is triggered, the hero gains +1 to all attributes until the end of the round.

Class and hero context

Required by classes

No classes in current data

Starting heroes

Aeos the Exalted· Temple Anastasia the Meek· Temple Clarissa· Temple Heretic Avis· Temple Ister· Temple John Johnson· Temple Julius· Temple Keandra· Temple Kestrel· Temple Leon Sticky‑Fingers· Temple Lia the Untethered One· Temple Lord Edgar· Temple Merry Elias· Temple Nadir· Temple Old Lord Mandall· Temple Pip· Temple Vesper· Temple Zenith· Temple

Common6 sub-skills

Scouting

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Scouting

The hero gains 1 sight radius.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Scouting

The hero gains 2 sight radius.

What can be learned at this level

Long‑SightSight radius increases by an additional 1. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Luck.”

Familiar Paths+10 Movement points when the hero starts the day in an area you control. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Wisdom.”

PathfindingTerrain penalties are reduced by 50%.

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Scouting

The hero gains 3 sight radius.

What can be learned at this level

ReconnaissanceRemoves the fog of war within [ 150% × hero sight radius ] square(s) of the hero each morning.

VisionsShows the exact army composition of any enemy within [ 300% × hero sight radius ] square(s) of the hero.

CounterespionageEnemies can’t see detailed information about your army. When they try, they see random numbers of random creatures of your faction.

Class and hero context

Required by classes

Silvertongue’s Envoy· Dungeon Celestial Envoy· Grove Harbinger of Doom· Necropolis Unbound· Schism Lord of Chaos· Swarm Grand Inquisitor· Temple

Starting heroes

Mouaren· Dungeon Eith· Grove Natalida· Necropolis Ulkuth· Schism Leon Sticky‑Fingers· Temple

Common6 sub-skills

Siegecraft

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Siegecraft

The catapult deals +50 Damage.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Siegecraft

The catapult deals +100 Damage.

What can be learned at this level

Relentless AssaultWhile besieging a city, friendly creatures gain +1 Speed and Initiative.

Forward ObserversRanged Damage of friendly creatures is not reduced by walls during a siege.

BarrageGrants a new siege ability. It attacks a chosen hex and all adjacent hexes. Usable once per round.

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Siegecraft

The catapult deals +150 Damage.

What can be learned at this level

PhalanxWhile besieging a city, friendly creatures take –50% Damage from the defender’s towers.

TunnellingGrants a new siege ability. It teleports a friendly creature to a chosen free hex up to 3 hexes away. Usable once per round.

SabotageWhile the hero is besieging a city, the enemy gate is always open.

Common6 sub-skills

Sorcery

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Sorcery

+10% Magic Damage dealt.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Sorcery

+20% Magic Damage dealt.

What can be learned at this level

Summoning SorceryAll summoned creatures in battle gain +25% health and deal +25% Damage.

Magic ArrowGrants a new battle spell. It deals Magic Damage to a single target, has no cooldown, and costs no mana.

Raw Energy+10% more Magic Damage dealt. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Offense.”

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Sorcery

+30% Magic Damage dealt.

What can be learned at this level

Piercing SpellsOffensive spells ignore 25% of target’s magic resistance.

High MageAll the spells belonging to Magic Schools the hero has learned gain 1 level(s).

Sticky MagicEffects applied by the hero last +2 round(s). This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Wisdom.”

Class and hero context

Required by classes

Silvertongue’s Envoy· Dungeon Heaven’s Fury· Grove Harbinger of Doom· Necropolis Unbound· Schism Lord of Chaos· Swarm Ascendant· Temple

Starting heroes

Zakron the Great· Dungeon The Minstrel· Grove Laura· Necropolis Blackhorn· Schism

Common6 sub-skills

Summon Avatar

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Summon Avatar

Grants a new battle spell. It summons an Avatar that is destroyed upon taking three hits from any source. While it does not gain any bonuses from the hero’s Attack and Defense, it gains +1 Attack and deals +6 Damage for each point of the hero’s Spell Power.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Summon Avatar

Grants a new battle spell. It summons an Avatar that is destroyed upon taking three hits from any source. While it does not gain any bonuses from the hero’s Attack and Defense, it gains +1 Attack and deals +8 Damage for each point of the hero’s Spell Power.

What can be learned at this level

Avatar of FuryAvatar deals +40% Damage. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Leadership.”

Avatar of ToughnessAvatar can withstand one extra hit. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Defense.”

Avatar of CelerityAvatar’s Speed and Initiative increase by 2. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Insight.”

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Summon Avatar

Grants a new battle spell. It summons an Avatar that is destroyed upon taking three hits from any source. While it does not gain any bonuses from the hero’s Attack and Defense, it gains +1 Attack and deals +10 Damage for each point of the hero’s Spell Power.

What can be learned at this level

StabilizationSummoned friendly creatures become immune to effects that dispel summoned creatures.

Their Name is LegionThe hero and friendly creatures summon +30% units.

Summon DestructionThe hero and friendly creatures deal +50% Damage to all summoned creatures.

Class and hero context

Required by classes

Amelchia’s Heir· Dungeon Celestial Envoy· Grove Soulweaver· Necropolis Unfathomable· Schism Progenitor· Swarm Paragon· Temple

Starting heroes

Sullie· Grove Funerella· Necropolis Changeling Urgo· Schism Zenith· Temple

Faction6 sub-skills

Summon Swarm

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Summon Swarm

Once per round, lays eggs on the battlefield. At the start of next round, they spawn a stack of Fire Larvae. The stack has 8% of the total HP of all Hive Spawns in its army, and the strength of its abilities scales with the hero’s level.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Summon Swarm

Once per round, lays eggs on the battlefield. At the start of next round, they spawn a stack of Fire Larvae. The stack has 12% of the total HP of all Hive Spawns in its army, and the strength of its abilities scales with the hero’s level.

What can be learned at this level

Warmth of the NestFriendly Hive creatures deal +10% and take –10% Damage on Native Terrain.

Thy Children+1 Fire Larvae spawned for every hero level.

RavageFire Larvae deal +1 Damage.

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Summon Swarm

Once per round, lays eggs on the battlefield. At the start of next round, they spawn a stack of Fire Larvae. The stack has 16% of the total HP of all Hive Spawns in its army, and the strength of its abilities scales with the hero’s level.

What can be learned at this level

Hive PowerThe hero gains 1 Luck and Morale.

Hardened ShellsThe clutch of eggs can withstand +1 hit(s).

Hive FlameSummoned Fire Larvae last one round longer

Class and hero context

Required by classes

No classes in current data

Starting heroes

Abigor, Duke of Battle· Swarm Bathym, Duke of Jewels· Swarm Curson, Duke of Rage· Swarm Fleu· Swarm Goldentongue· Swarm Groo· Swarm Khariseth· Swarm Leira· Swarm Lo· Swarm Maelstrom· Swarm Mila· Swarm Niev· Swarm Nor· Swarm Oriax· Swarm Pauper· Swarm Tavi· Swarm Xirr· Swarm Zoran, the Self‑Founded· Swarm

Common6 sub-skills

Tactics

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Tactics

In the Tactics Phase, creatures can be placed within a 3‑line area. If the enemy also knows “Tactics”, their area of placement reduces by 1 line(s).

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Tactics

In the Tactics Phase, creatures can be placed within a 4‑line area. If the enemy also knows “Tactics”, their area of placement reduces by 2 line(s).

What can be learned at this level

One for AllFriendly creatures gain +2 Attack for each adjacent enemy. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Offense.”

Easy PreyOnce per round, when an enemy waits, friendly creatures gain +2 Initiative until the end of round. This effect does not stack.

Energizing ManaGenerate +1 Focus Charge each time your enemy uses a spell.

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Tactics

In the Tactics Phase, creatures can be placed within a 5‑line area. If the enemy also knows “Tactics”, their area of placement reduces by 3 line(s).

What can be learned at this level

All for OneFriendly creatures gain +2 Defense for each adjacent ally. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Defense.”

Riposte MasteryWhenever a friendly creature kills an enemy with a counterattack, their counterattacks are refreshed for the round.

Spellcaster TacticsWhenever friendly creatures or the hero spend Focus, they gain 4 temporary mana.

Class and hero context

Required by classes

Amelchia’s Heir· Dungeon Heaven’s Fury· Grove Chronomancer· Necropolis Walking Rot· Necropolis Unstoppable· Schism Progenitor· Swarm Paragon· Temple

Starting heroes

Kieran· Dungeon Kel’Ghul· Necropolis Matastala the White· Schism Abigor, Duke of Battle· Swarm

Class6 sub-skills

Thaumaturgy

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Thaumaturgy

The hero can use the Spellbook one more time per battle round, but only to cast a spell of a Magic School that hasn’t been used this round. Spells cost +100% mana for each use after the first.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Thaumaturgy

The hero can use the Spellbook one more time per battle round, but only to cast a spell of a Magic School that hasn’t been used this round. Spells cost +75% mana for each use after the first.

What can be learned at this level

AntimageEnemy spells cost +4 mana.

Thaumaturge Brilliance+2 Spell Power and Knowledge.

Practical IncantationsHeroic Strike deals +10 Damage.

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Thaumaturgy

The hero can use the Spellbook one more time per battle round, but only to cast a spell of a Magic School that hasn’t been used this round. Spells cost +50% mana for each use after the first.

What can be learned at this level

Ancient ScrollsAdds all tier‑1 spells to the hero’s Spellbook.

Vast Soul+10% mana restored each morning.

ArchmageAll the spells belonging to Magic Schools the hero has learned gain 1 level(s).

Class and hero context

Required by classes

No classes in current data

Starting heroes

Sister Deira· Dungeon Elder Tss’kish· Grove Lord Rufus· Necropolis Anastasia the Meek· Temple

Faction6 sub-skills

Triumvirate’s Strength

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Triumvirate’s Strength

Once per round, the hero can activate one of the three Stances in battle. The active Stance grants the hero +2 to the Stance’s corresponding attribute.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Triumvirate’s Strength

Once per round, the hero can activate one of the three Stances in battle. The active Stance grants the hero +4 to the Stance’s corresponding attribute.

What can be learned at this level

Underground PassagesFriendly Dungeon creatures deal +10% and take –10% Damage on Native Terrain.

Alvarian ExpertiseWhen selecting a Stance, the corresponding attribute of enemy hero partially decreases while the Stance is active.

Underground Mana PoolsWhen selecting a Stance, the hero gains 3 temporary mana.

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Triumvirate’s Strength

Once per round, the hero can activate one of the three Stances in battle. The active Stance grants the hero +6 to the Stance’s corresponding attribute.

What can be learned at this level

Jack of All TradesWhen selecting a Stance, the hero’s corresponding attribute increases by 5% until the end of the battle.

FlowGenerates 1 Focus Charge(s) each time the hero selects a Stance.

OpportunistsFriendly creatures gain 1 Initiative.

Class and hero context

Required by classes

No classes in current data

Starting heroes

Creta, daughter of Navarr· Dungeon Devir, son of Devir· Dungeon Enatee· Dungeon Glastor· Dungeon Gleard the Grey· Dungeon Kelarr, son of Navarr· Dungeon Kieran· Dungeon Lodos· Dungeon Motley· Dungeon Mouaren· Dungeon Rhea· Dungeon Sister Deira· Dungeon Stinger· Dungeon Sunny Rauktol· Dungeon Tellaris the Betrayed· Dungeon Typhona· Dungeon Ylwari· Dungeon Zakron the Great· Dungeon

Common6 sub-skills

Wisdom

Expertise level 1

Basic level

no sub-skill

Skill upgrade

Basic Wisdom

The hero can learn up to tier‑3 spells without knowing the corresponding Magic School skill.

Expertise level 2

Advanced level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Advanced Wisdom

The hero can learn up to tier‑4 spells without knowing the corresponding Magic School skill.

What can be learned at this level

Rite of MagicGrants a new global map spell. It allows the hero to convert all of their current Movement points into mana.

Between the LinesThe hero may learn High Neutral magic, regardless of their level.

Seeing ThroughHeroic Strike instantly kills all temporary units in the target stack.

Expertise level 3

Expert level

3 sub-skills to choose

Skill upgrade

Expert Wisdom

The hero can learn up to tier‑5 spells without knowing the corresponding Magic School skill.

What can be learned at this level

Rhythmic Cadence+40% maximum mana. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Sorcery.”

Eagle EyeAt the start of battle, the hero learns all spells the enemy knows that the hero is capable of learning.

Stargazer+500 Astrology Points per day. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Scouting.”

Class and hero context

Required by classes

Balthazar’s Bodyguard· Dungeon Fortune’s Favored· Grove Walking Rot· Necropolis Unfeeling· Schism Broodmother· Swarm Swashbuckler· Temple

Starting heroes

Vatawna· Grove Ethric· Necropolis The Iron Master· Schism Groo· Swarm