Heroes II creatures

Barbarian

Knight

Necromancer

Sorceress

Warlock

Wizard

Neutral

This is a list of creatures in Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Succession Wars and its expansions.

Barbarian

Tier	Unit	Icon	Description
1	Goblin		A solid low level creature, packs of Goblins are a match for most level two creatures.
2	Orc		Though slow, Orcs provide range attack until Trolls can be recruited.
2+	Orc Chief		The upgrade to the Orcs gives them longer durabilty in combat.
3	Wolf		2 Attacks. Wolves are incredible offensive units, but they need to be used carefully because they cannot take damage well.
4	Ogre		Ogres are the anchor of the Barbarian units. Though tough, Ogres are very slow on the battlefield, making it difficult for them to attack.
4+	Ogre Lord		The upgrade to the Ogre not only adds speed, but a sizeable increase in hit points.
5	Troll		Regenerates. The ability to regenerate and strike at range makes trolls incredibly useful in castle sieges.
5+	War Troll		Regenerates. The Troll upgrade increases in damage and speed, while keeping the ability to regenerate.
6	Cyclops		Attack affects 2 spaces, 20% chance to Paralyze creatures. Cyclopes are powerful ground combatants.

Knight

Tier	Unit	Icon	Description
1	Peasant		The weakest creature, their only redeeming quality is numbers- they are cheap and plentiful.
2	Archer		The only range strike unit for the Knight, the slow speed of the Archers can be a setback.
2+	Ranger		Fires 2 shots per turn. The Ranger is almost twice as good as an Archer on offense.
3	Pikeman		Though weak on offense, the Pikemen's Defense allows them to last in battle.
3+	Veteran Pikeman		The upgrade of the Pikeman gives increased speed and hit points.
4	Swordsman		Swordsmen are tougher than Pikemen, and do considerably more damage
4+	Master Swordsman		The Swordsman upgrade gives increased speed and hit points.
5	Cavalry		Cavalry deal considerable damage, and their high speed allows them to manuever easily.
5+	Champion		One of the fastest units, the Cavalry upgrade can move around almost at will on the battlefield.
6	Paladin		2 attacks. Paladins are best suited on offense, where they can best use their ability to strike twice.
6+	Crusader		2 attacks. Immune to curse. x2 damage vs. undead.

Necromancer

Tier	Unit	Icon	Description
1	Skeleton		The best level one creature, Skeletons should be hoarded by Necromancers, as they provide easily available power early on.
2	Zombie		Though having more hits than Skeletons, Zombies have a low Defense and speed.
2+	Mutant Zombie		The zombie upgrade increases the speed of the Zombies. Mutant Zombies are worthwhile additions to any fledgling undead army.
3	Mummy		20% chance to curse enemy creatures. The best ground creature available for the Necromancer.
3+	Royal Mummy		30% chance to Curse enemy creatures. The upgrade of the Mummy has improved speed and toughness.
4	Vampire		Flies. Creatures attacked by Vampires cannot retaliate. Vampires are necessary for the success of the Necromancer.
4+	Vampire Lord		Flies. Creatures attacked by Vampire Lords cannot retaliate. Vampire Lords gain some back some of the damage they do as hit points
5	Lich		Range attack affects adjacent hexes. Liches are the only range strike unit available to the Necromancer.
5+	Power Lich		Range attack affects adjacent hexes. This upgrade of the Lich improves the durability of the Lich in combat.
6	Bone Dragon		Flies. Lowers the morale of opposing creatures. Bone Dragons are fierce creatures, second only to the Warlock Dragons in raw damage.

Sorceress

Tier	Unit	Icon	Description
1	Sprite		Flies. Creatures attacked by Sprites cannot retaliate. Sprites are powerful in large numbers.
2	Dwarf		25% Magic resistance. Dwarves make excellent garrison units because of their toughness and magic resistance.
2+	Battle Dwarf		25% Magic resistance. The upgrade of the Dwarf is faster and tougher.
3	Elf		Fires 2 shots per turn. Elves are incredible offensive units, able to deal large amounts of damage at range.
3+	Grand Elf		Fires 2 shots per turn. The Elf upgrade becomes faster and more skilled. Grand Elves are able to whittle down enemy forces quickly.
4	Druid		Druids are one of the best range strike units available. Though weak, few units can close to melee range on the Druid without dying.
4+	Greater Druid		The Druid upgrade is faster and tougher. Greater Druids and Grand Elves complement each other well.
5	Unicorn		20% chance to Blind enemy creature. Unicorns are solid ground creatures. They are tough, fast, and deal good damage.
6	Phoenix		Flies. Attack affects two hexes. Immune to elemental spells. Extremely fast and powerful, Phoenixes can be formidable opponents.

Warlock

Tier	Unit	Icon	Description
1	Centaur		Centaurs are the only range strike creature available to the Warlock and are valuable for that reason.
2	Gargoyle		Flies. Due to their speed and toughness, Gargoyles are one of the most useful Warlock creatures.
3	Griffin		Flies. May retaliate against any number of attackers. Griffins are able to fight large numbers of creatures and prove victorious.
4	Minotaur		Minotaurs are good offensive creatures but are slow compared to the earlier Warlock creatures.
4+	Minotaur King		The Minotaur upgrade saves the Warlock in the midgame because of the increased speed and toughness.
5	Hydra		Attacks all adjacent enemies. Though powerful, their slow speed makes the Hydra most useful as a garrison creature.
6	Green Dragon		Flies. Attack affects two hexes. Immune to spells. The Dragon easily reigns as the best sixth level creature and can fight small armies itself.
6+	Red Dragon		Flies. Attack affects two hexes. Immune to spells. The first upgrade to the Dragon improves speed, toughness, and skill.
6++	Black Dragon		Flies. Attack affects two hexes. Immune to spells. The second upgrade to the Dragon improves again in speed, toughness, and skill.

Wizard

Tier	Unit	Icon	Description
1	Halfling		Halflings provide solid, early range strike ability for the Wizard.
2	Boar		Boars are fast and strong and make excellent units for exploring.
3	Iron Golem		1/2 damage from elemental spells. The high defense, partial magic resistance, and slow speed make Golems excellent garrison creatures.
3+	Steel Golem		1/2 damage from elemental spells. The Golem upgrade is faster, tougher, and stronger.
4	Roc		Flies. The only flying creature available to the Wizard, Roc offers solid offense and defense.
5	Mage		No penalty for attacking adjacent units. Though weak, Mages provide incredible offensive power.
5+	Archmage		No adjacent penalty. 20% chance to dispel beneficial spells on their target. Archmages are second only to Titans in range strike ability.
6	Giant		Immune to mind-affecting spells. Giants do good damage and have enormous hit points, making them the scariest creature on the ground.
6+	Titan		Immune to mind-affecting spells. No penalty for attacking adjacent units. Titans are capable of defeating Dragons in one on one combat.

Neutral

Unit	Icon	Description
Rogue		Creatures attacked by Rogues cannot retaliate. Rogues are useful early in the game, providing extra offense to any hero’s army.
Nomad		Nomads provide inexpensive fast creatures that can deal and take damage reasonably well.
Ghost		Flies. Undead. Creatures killed by ghosts become ghosts. Ghosts are fearsome opponents. Never attack ghosts with level one creatures!
Genie		Flies. 10% halve enemy unit. Between Paladin and Phoenix in power, the Genies low cost and awesome special ability are always useful.
Medusa		20% chance to turn victim to stone for the combat. Medusas make a welcome addition to any army or garrison force.
Air Elemental		Neutral morale. Immune to mind spells and Meteor Swarm. Storm and Lightning Bolt do x2 damage.
Earth Elemental		Neutral morale. Immune to mind spells, Lightning Bolt, and Storm. Meteor Swarm does x2 damage.
Fire Elemental		Neutral morale. Immune to mind and fire spells. Cold spells do x2 damage.
Water Elemental		Neutral morale. Immune to mind and cold spells. Fire spells do x2 damage.