Archlich (H5)

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

Archlich
Creature information
Faction	Necropolis
Tier/level	5
Upgraded
Dwelling	Mausoleum
Cost per unit	850 gold
Stats
Attack	19
Attack	19
Defense	19
Defense	19
Hit Points	55
Hit Points	55
Damage	17-20
Damage	17-20
Initiative	10
Initiative	10
Speed	3
Speed	3
Mana Points	16
Mana Points	16
Ammo	6
Ammo	6
Growth	3
Growth	3
Icon
Archlich's icon

The archlich is the upgrade of the lich, the fifth-level creature of the Necropolis in Heroes of Might and Magic V.

Archliches are potent undead mages with an eternal hatred for all life. They can summon dreadful Death Clouds or cast curses and weakening spells upon entire enemy armies.^OffBck

The addition of spells gives the archlich several tactical uses, and it keeps its impressive attack. This unit is great for supporting the front lines.

Abilities

• Undead - This creature is not alive (like all other Necropolis creatures) and its morale is always neutral. It cannot be affected by Poison- , Blind- or Mind-related magic.^OffBck
• Shooter - This creature can inflict damage remotely. When distance from target is longer than half the battle field, the target only suffers half of the damage. Shooters cannot use the range attack when blocked by enemy creatures. If there is no ammo cart in the army, the shots are limited to available ammo.^OffBck
• Large creature - This creature is bigger than others and occupies four squares on the field.^OffBck
• Death Cloud - Ranged attack damages not jut the target but all non-undead creatures covered by the Death Cloud (3 by 3 tiles) appearing at the hit point.^OffBck
• Caster - This creature can use a set of magical spells similar to those cast by heroes. Mana reserve is limited but always set to maximum at the beginning of combat. Spellpower depends on the number of creatures (activated ability).^OffBck

Spellbook: Weakness, Decay, Suffering

Gallery

Concept art