Marksman (H3)

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

Marksman
Creature information
Faction	Castle
Tier/level	2
Upgraded
Size	Small
Attack type	Ranged
Movement	Walking
Dwelling	Upg. archers' tower
Cost per unit	150
Stats
Attack	6
Attack	6
Defense	3
Defense	3
Hit Points	10
Hit Points	10
Damage	2-3
Damage	2-3
Speed	6
Speed	6
Ammo	24
Ammo	24
Growth	9
Growth	9
Icon
Marksman's icon

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

Stat-wise, this is a slight change - higher speed, and twice the ammo doesn't sound like much to justify the 50 extra gold. But the fact that it can shoot twice, meaning that it will do double the damage, makes this a large improvement.

The marksman does very impressive damage for a second-level creature. It is still vulnerable, however, and should be protected at all times.

Notes

• Valeska is a specialist in marksmen, 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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