Mauler (H6)

This article is about the creature from Heroes VI. For other uses, see mauler.

Mauler
Creature information
Faction	Stronghold
Tier/level	Core
Upgraded
Size	Small
Attack type	Melee
Dwelling	War tent
Cost per unit	130 gold
Stats
Might Attack	6
Might Attack	6
Might Defense	9%
Might Defense	9%
Magic Defense	7%
Magic Defense	7%
Hit Points	30
Hit Points	30
Damage	4-8
Damage	4-8
Initiative	25
Initiative	25
Speed	5
Speed	5
Morale	5
Morale	5
Luck	6
Luck	6
Growth	6
Growth	6
Icon
Mauler's icon

The mauler is a creature in Might & Magic: Heroes VI. A Core creature of the Stronghold faction, its upgraded version is the crusher.

Lightly armored and heavily armed, the Orc Maulers are the basic front-line of the Stronghold hordes. Their usual tactics is simply to rush straight at the enemy, counting on their numbers, speed, ferocity, and toughness to break the lines of the opposing troops and pound the hell out of them. Their heavy shields are not a decorative item, but used to deflect the incoming missiles that are inevitably hurled from the enemy ranks.^OffBck

Abilities

	Living
	Can be healed and resurrected. Susceptible to morale.OffBck
	Demonic Lineage
	Shaman gets last word, Warrior get last smash! This famous Orc saying is not spoken as a joke by Crushers, and holds a great deal of truth. When a Crusher attacks and its enemy retaliates it attacks again. Though they may be Orcs of few words, their weapons speak for them. Orcs have some demonic heritage which partially gives them the same resistances and vulnerabilities demons have. +10% resistance to damage (Fire), +10% vulnerability to damage (Light), healing spells from the light school can heal friendly orcs or damage enemy orcs.OffBck
	Shielded
	Father Sky and Mother Earth protect Orc children. This typical Orc Shaman incantation before battle is not merely a means for bolstering morale. It appears that Father Sky provides them a sort of protection constantly from threats coming from the airs, for all ranged attacks are mysteriously shielded and are less effective than they should be. The Inquisitors of the Holy Empire call this ridiculous superstition, but whenever two crossbowmen are out of their earshot, they will swear that it is true. Reduces ranged damage dealt to the Mauler by 25%.OffBck
	Taste of Blood
	Once the Orc bleeds, the smell of his own blood invigorates him and he grows stronger. When the Wizards of the Seven Cities created the Orcs, this incredible faculty amazed them, and it encouraged their tactical usage of Maulers in the front lines of their armies. The demons were the first to suffer the onslaught of the Maulers, and their resilient aggressiveness even took them by surprise. Attacks hitting the Mauler increase the damage (Minimum) of each creature in the stack by 1. Stacks up to 4 times. Lasts until the end of the combat.OffBck

Gallery

Artwork of the mauler.