Crusader (H3)

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

Crusader
Creature information
Faction	Castle
Tier/level	4
Upgraded
Size	Small
Attack type	Melee
Movement	Walking
Dwelling	Upg. barracks
Cost per unit	400
Stats
Attack	12
Attack	12
Defense	12
Defense	12
Hit Points	35
Hit Points	35
Damage	7-10
Damage	7-10
Speed	6
Speed	6
Growth	4
Growth	4
Icon
Crusader's icon

The crusader is the upgraded version of the swordsman, the fourth-tier creature of the Castle faction in Heroes of Might and Magic III. It can be recruited from the upgraded barracks.

Well armed and armored, swordsmen and crusaders are better all-around foot soldiers than their pikemen companions. Crusaders deliver two blows per attack.^OffBck

While the crusader has slightly higher attack, damage, and speed, the most important improvement is the ability to attack twice per round, doing double the damage it would otherwise do. It is best suited for aggressive tactics, charging ahead to cut down the enemy.

Notes

• Sorsha, Catherine and Roland are specialists in crusaders, and give them +1 to Attack and Defense per hero level after fourth level. These creatures also get +1 to Speed.

Trivia

• The crusaders have a white armor in the beta version (example 1, example 2).

Gallery

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