List of Heroes III artifacts

This is the list of artifacts in Heroes of Might and Magic III. It covers original artifacts, and artifacts from expansions.

Artifact rarities from most common to least common:

• Treasure
• Minor
• Major
• Relic

Heroes III: The Restoration of Erathia

Main hand

Name	Image	Rarity	Description
Blackshard of the Dead Knight		Minor	This right handed weapon increases your Attack skill by +3.
Centaur's Axe		Treasure	This right handed weapon increases your Attack skill by +2.
Greater Gnoll's Flail		Minor	This right handed weapon increases your Attack skill by +4.
Ogre's Club of Havoc		Major	This right handed weapon increases your Attack skill by +5.
Red Dragon Flame Tongue		Minor	Held with the right hand, this item increases your Attack and Defense skills by +2.
Sword of Hellfire		Major	This right handed weapon increases your Attack skill by +6.
Sword of Judgement		Relic	Held with the right hand, the Sword of Judgement increases all four primary skills by +5.
Titan's Gladius		Relic	Held with the right hand, this massive relic increases your Attack skill by +12, but reduces your Defense skill by -3.

Off hand

Name	Image	Rarity	Description
Buckler of the Gnoll King		Minor	This left handed item increases your Defense skill by +4.
Dragon Scale Shield		Major	Held with the left hand, this item increases your Attack and Defense skills by +3.
Lion's Shield of Courage		Relic	Held with the left hand, the Lion's Shield of Courage increases all four primary skills by +4.
Sentinel's Shield		Relic	Held with the left hand, this relic increases your Defense skill by +12, but reduces your Attack skill by -3.
Shield of the Damned		Major	This left handed item increases your Defense skill by +6.
Shield of the Dwarven Lords		Treasure	This left handed item increases your Defense skill by +2.
Shield of the Yawning Dead		Minor	This left handed item increases your Defense skill by +3.
Targ of the Rampaging Ogre		Major	This left handed item increases your Defense skill by +5.

Head

Name	Image	Rarity	Description
Crown of Dragontooth		Relic	Worn on the head, this item increases your Knowledge and Power skills by +4.
Crown of the Supreme Magi		Minor	Worn on the head, this item increases your Knowledge skill by +4.
Hellstorm Helmet		Major	Worn on the head, this item increases your Knowledge skill by +5.
Helm of Chaos		Minor	Worn on the head, this item increases your Knowledge skill by +3.
Helm of Heavenly Enlightenment		Relic	Worn on the head, the Helm of Heavenly Enlightenment increases all four primary skills by +6.
Helm of the Alabaster Unicorn		Treasure	Worn on the head, this item increases your Knowledge skill by +1.
Sea Captain's Hat		Relic	When worn, this hat increases your movement at sea, allows you to summon and destroy boats, and protects you from whirlpools.
Skull Helmet		Treasure	Worn on the head, this item increases your Knowledge skill by +2.
Spellbinder's Hat		Relic	When worn, this hat allows you to cast all 5th level spells.
Thunder Helmet		Relic	When worn, this relic increases your Knowledge skill by +10, but reduces your Power skill by -2.

Neck

Name	Image	Rarity	Description
Amulet of the Undertaker		Treasure	Worn about the neck, this amulet increases your Necromancy skill by 5%.
Celestial Necklace of Bliss		Relic	Worn about the neck, the Celestial Necklace of Bliss increases all four primary skills by +3.
Collar of Conjuring		Treasure	Worn about the neck, this item increases the duration of all your spells by 1.
Garniture of Interference		Major	Worn about the neck, this item increases your Magic Resistance by 5%.
Necklace of Dragonteeth		Major	Worn about the neck, this item increases your Knowledge and Power skills by +3.
Necklace of Ocean Guidance		Major	Worn about the neck, this necklace increases your hero's movement rate at sea.
Necklace of Swiftness		Treasure	Worn about the neck, this necklace increases the combat speed of all your units by +1.
Pendant of Courage		Major	When worn, this item bestows +3 Luck and Morale to your hero's troops.
Pendant of Death		Treasure	Wearing this item renders your units immune to the Destroy Undead spell.
Pendant of Dispassion		Treasure	Wearing this item renders your units immune to the Berserk spell.
Pendant of Free Will		Treasure	Wearing this item renders your units immune to the Hypnotize spell.
Pendant of Holiness		Treasure	Wearing this item renders your units immune to the Curse spell.
Pendant of Life		Treasure	Wearing this item renders your units immune to the Death Ripple spell.
Pendant of Negativity		Major	Wearing this item renders your units immune to the Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning spells.
Pendant of Total Recall		Treasure	Wearing this item renders your units immune to the Forgetfulness spell.
Pendant of Second Sight		Major	Wearing this item renders your units immune to the Blind spell.
Statesman's Medal		Major	Worn about the neck, the Statesman's Medal reduces the cost of surrendering.

Body

Name	Image	Rarity	Description
Armor of Wonder		Minor	Worn on the torso, the Armor of Wonder increases all four primary skills by +1.
Breastplate of Brimstone		Major	Worn on the torso, this item increases your Power skill by +5.
Breastplate of Petrified Wood		Treasure	Worn on the torso, this item increases your Power skill by +1.
Dragon Scale Armor		Relic	Worn on a torso, this item increases your Attack and Defense skills by +4.
Rib Cage		Minor	Worn on the torso, this item increases your Power skill by +2.
Scales of the Greater Basilisk		Minor	Worn on the torso, this item increases your Power skill by +3.
Titan's Cuirass		Relic	When worn, this massive relic increases your Power skill by +10, but reduces your Knowledge skill by -2.
Tunic of the Cyclops King		Major	Worn on the torso, this item increases your Power skill by +4.

Feet

Name	Image	Rarity	Description
Boots of Levitation		Relic	When worn, these boots allow you to walk across water.
Boots of Polarity		Relic	Worn on the feet, these boots increase your Magic Resistance by 15%.
Boots of Speed		Minor	Worn on the feet, these boots increase your hero's movement rate over land.
Dead Man's Boots		Major	Worn on the feet, these boots increase your Necromancy skill by 15%.
Dragonbone Greaves		Treasure	Worn on the feet, this item increases your Knowledge and Power skills by +1.
Sandals of the Saint		Relic	Worn on the feet, the Sandals of the Saint increase all four primary skills by +2.

Cloaks

Name	Image	Rarity	Description
Ambassador's Sash		Major	Worn about the shoulders, the Ambassador's Sash reduces the cost of surrendering.
Angel Wings		Relic	Worn about the shoulders, these wings allow you to fly.
Cape of Conjuring		Treasure	Worn about the shoulders, this item increases the duration of all your spells by 3.
Cape of Velocity		Major	Worn about the shoulders, this cape increases the combat speed of all your units by +2.
Dragon Wing Tabard		Minor	Worn on the shoulders, this item increases your Knowledge and Power skills by +2.
Everflowing Crystal Cloak		Major	When worn, this cloak increases your Crystal production by +1 per day.
Recanter's Cloak		Major	While wearing this cloak, neither you nor your opponent will be able to cast level 3 or higher spells during combat.
Surcoat of Counterpoise		Major	Worn about the shoulders, this item increases your Magic Resistance by 10%.
Vampire's Cowl		Minor	Worn about the shoulders, this cowl increases your Necromancy skill by 10%.

Hands

Name	Image	Rarity	Description
Diplomat's Ring		Major	Worn on the finger, the Diplomat's Ring reduces the cost of surrendering.
Equestrian's Gloves		Minor	Worn on the hands, these gloves increase your hero's movement rate over land.
Eversmoking Ring of Sulfur		Major	When worn, this ring increases your Sulfur production by +1 per day.
Quiet Eye of the Dragon		Treasure	Worn on a finger, this item increases your Attack and Defense skills by +1.
Ring of Conjuring		Treasure	Worn on a finger, this item increases the duration of all your spells by 2.
Ring of Infinite Gems		Major	When worn, this ring increases your Gem production by +1 per day.
Ring of Life		Minor	This item increases the health of all your units by +1.
Ring of the Wayfarer		Major	When placed on the finger, this ring increases the combat speed of all your units by +1.
Ring of Vitality		Treasure	This item increases the health of all your units by +1.
Still Eye of the Dragon		Treasure	Worn on the finger, this item increases your Luck and Morale by +1.

Accessories

Name	Image	Rarity	Description
Angel Feather Arrows		Major	These arrows increase your Archery skill by 15%.
Arms of Legion		Major	This item, when equipped by a hero in a town, increases the growth of your 5th level units (in that town) by 2 per week.
Badge of Courage		Treasure	The Badge of Courage increases your Morale by +1 and confers Mind spell immunity (although the latter effect is undocumented).
Bird of Perception		Treasure	This figurine increases your Eagle Eye skill by 5%.
Bow of Elven Cherrywood		Treasure	This bow increases your Archery skill by 5%.
Bowstring of the Unicorn's Mane		Minor	This bowstring increases your Archery skill by 10%.
Cards of Prophecy		Treasure	The Cards of Prophecy increase your Luck by +1.
Charm of Mana		Treasure	This charm helps you recover 1 extra spell point per day.
Clover of Fortune		Treasure	The Clover of Fortune increases your Luck by +1.
Crest of Valor		Treasure	The Crest of Valor increases your Morale by +1.
Emblem of Cognizance		Minor	This item increases your Eagle Eye skill by 15%.
Endless Bag of Gold		Major	When equipped, the Endless Bag of Gold increases your income by 750 gold per day.
Endless Purse of Gold		Major	When equipped, the Endless Purse of Gold increases your income by 500 gold per day.
Endless Sack of Gold		Relic	When equipped, the Endless Sack of Gold increases your income by 1000 gold per day.
Everpouring Vial of Mercury		Major	When equipped, this vial increases your Mercury production by +1 per day.
Glyph of Gallantry		Treasure	The Glyph of Gallantry increases your Morale by +1.
Golden Bow		Major	When wielded, the Golden Bow allows your troops to shoot through any obstacle or at any range without penalty.
Head of Legion		Major	This item, when equipped by a hero in a town, increases the growth of your 6th level units (in that town) by 1 per week.
Hourglass of the Evil Hour		Treasure	This item negates all Luck bonuses during combat for both you and your opponent.
Inexhaustible Cart of Lumber		Minor	When equipped, this cart provides you with an additional +1 Wood per day.
Inexhaustible Cart of Ore		Minor	When equipped, this cart provides you with an additional +1 Ore per day.
Ladybird of Luck		Treasure	The Ladybird of Luck increases your Luck by +1.
Legs of Legion		Treasure	This item, when equipped by a hero in a town, increases the growth of your 2nd level units (in that town) by 5 per week.
Loins of Legion		Minor	This item, when equipped by a hero in a town, increases the growth of your 3rd level units (in that town) by 4 per week.
Mystic Orb of Mana		Treasure	This orb helps you recover 3 extra spell points per day.
Orb of Driving Rain		Major	This powerful orb causes your Water spells to inflict an additional 50% damage.
Orb of Inhibition		Relic	This powerful orb prevents all spell casting in combat.
Orb of Silt		Major	This powerful orb causes your Earth spells to inflict an additional 50% damage.
Orb of Tempestuous Fire		Major	This powerful orb causes your Fire spells to inflict an additional 50% damage.
Orb of the Firmament		Major	This powerful orb causes your Air spells to inflict an additional 50% damage.
Orb of Vulnerability		Relic	During combat, this orb negates the natural magic resistance of all creatures on the battlefield.
Shackles of War		Major	When these shackles are wielded in combat, neither you nor your opponent may retreat or surrender.
Speculum		Treasure	The Speculum increases your Scouting radius by +1.
Sphere of Permanence		Major	Wielding this sphere renders your units immune to the Dispel spell.
Spirit of Oppression		Treasure	This item negates all morale bonuses during combat for both you and your opponent.
Spyglass		Treasure	The Spyglass increases your Scouting radius by +1.
Stoic Watchman		Treasure	This figurine increases your Eagle Eye skill by 10%.
Talisman of Mana		Treasure	This talisman helps you recover 2 extra spell points per day.
Tome of Air Magic		Relic	This heavy book contains all spells in the school of Air Magic. It must be equipped for the spells to be available.
Tome of Earth Magic		Relic	This heavy book contains all spells in the school of Earth Magic. It must be equipped for the spells to be available.
Tome of Fire Magic		Relic	This heavy book contains all spells in the school of Fire Magic. It must be equipped for the spells to be available.
Tome of Water Magic		Relic	This heavy book contains all spells in the school of Water Magic. It must be equipped for the spells to be available.
Torso of Legion		Minor	This item, when equipped by a hero in a town, increases the growth of your 4th level units (in that town) by 3 per week.
Vial of Lifeblood		Major	This item increases the health of all your units by +2.

Others

Name	Image	Rarity	Description
Spellbook		N/A	Allows the hero to cast spells. Can be bought in mage guilds.
Spell Scroll		N/A	Allows the hero to cast the Spell scroll's spell as long as the scroll is in an accessory slot.
Grail		N/A	Allows the hero to build a special building in one of the player's towns. Can be found with the help of the puzzle map. On some maps getting the Grail is a victory condition.
Catapult		N/A	Every hero has one by default. Attacks fortifications during siege.
Ballista		N/A	Can be bought in some towns' blacksmith. Attacks enemies during combat.
Ammo cart		N/A	Can be bought in some towns' blacksmith. Gives ranged creatures infinite ammo during combat.
First aid tent		N/A	Can be bought in some towns' blacksmith. Heals friendly creatures during combat.
Pandora's Box		Relic	It can only appear on the adventure map and can't be placed into heroes' inventories. Can give experience, skills, artifacts, spells or creatures, give or take away resources, luck, morale or spell points. Often guarded by various creatures.

Expansion Artifacts

Armageddon's Blade artifacts

Name	Image	Rarity	Description
Armageddon's Blade		Relic	This right handed weapon gives +3 attack, +3 defense, +6 knowledge, +3 spellpower, also gives the hero the Armageddon spell and renders the hero's army immune to the Armageddon spell.
Vial of Dragon Blood		Relic	This item gives +5 attack and +5 defense to all dragons under the hero's command.

Shadow of Death artifacts

Name	Image	Rarity	Description
Admiral's Hat		Relic	Worn on the head this item removes movement penalties for boarding or unboarding a boat.
Angelic Alliance		Relic	This right handed weapon allows Rampart, Tower, Fortress, Stronghold, and Castle creatures to be mixed without a morale penalty and casts the Prayer spell at the start of every combat.
Armor of the Damned		Relic	Worn on the torso, this armor casts Slow, Weakness, Misfortune and Curse on the enemy at the start of every battle. The effect lasts for fifty turns.
Bow of the Sharpshooter		Relic	This item lets ranged creatures shoot while adjacent to enemies, and allows them to do full damage regardless of range or obstacles.
Cloak of the Undead King		Relic	Worn about the shoulders, this cloak gives a 30% boost to the hero's Necromancy skill. Also allows the hero to raise walking dead, wights, and liches after winning battles.
Cornucopia		Relic	This item generates four of each precious resource (gems, crystal, mercury, and sulfur) every day.
Elixir of Life		Relic	This item gives all creatures, apart from undead or unliving ones, +25% hit points and the regeneration ability.
Power of the Dragon Father		Relic	This armor gives +6 to all primary skills, and all troops in the hero's army are immune to spells below fifth level.
Ring of the Magi		Relic	Worn on a finger, this ring adds fifty rounds to spell duration.
Statue of Legion		Relic	This item increases creature production in all towns by 50%.
Titan's Thunder		Relic	This right handed weapon gives a total of +9 to a hero's attack and defense skill, and +8 to their spell power and knowledge. Also gives a free spell book with the unique Titan's Lightning Bolt spell.
Wizard's Well		Relic	This item regenerates all of the hero's spell points every day.