Archer (H3)

This article is about the creature from Heroes of Might and Magic III. For other uses, see archer.

Archer
Creature information
Faction	Castle
Tier/level	2
Upgraded
Size	Small
Attack type	Ranged
Movement	Walking
Dwelling	Archers' tower
Cost per unit	100
Stats
Attack	6
Attack	6
Defense	3
Defense	3
Hit Points	10
Hit Points	10
Damage	2-3
Damage	2-3
Speed	4
Speed	4
Ammo	12
Ammo	12
Growth	9
Growth	9
Icon
Archer's icon

The archer is the second-level unit of the Castle faction in Heroes of Might and Magic III. It can be recruited from the archers' tower. The archer can be upgraded to the marksman. In Heroes of Might and Magic III: Armageddon's Blade, Gelu can upgrade archers into sharpshooters.

Archers and marksmen are lightly armored troops armed with crossbows for ranged attacks and daggers for light hand-to-hand fighting. Marksmen can get off two shots in each ranged attack.^OffBck

The archer is very useful as the basic ranged unit of the Castle, doing decent damage. Sending Heroes out with some archers for damage and pikemen for protection will allow them to capture mines early in the game.

It should still be one of the first units to be upgraded - the extra shot will double its potential damage.

Notes

• Valeska is a specialist in archers, and gives them +1 to Attack and Defense per hero level after second level. These creatures also get +1 to Speed.

Gallery

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