Orc chieftain (H3)

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

Orc chieftain
Creature information
Faction	Stronghold
Tier/level	3
Upgraded
Size	Small
Attack type	Ranged
Movement	Walking
Dwelling	Upg. orc tower
Cost per unit	165
Stats
Attack	8
Attack	8
Defense	4
Defense	4
Hit Points	20
Hit Points	20
Damage	2-5
Damage	2-5
Speed	5
Speed	5
Ammo	24
Ammo	24
Growth	7
Growth	7
Icon
Orc chieftain's icon

The orc chieftain is the upgrade of the orc, the third-level creature of the Stronghold faction in Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia. They can be recruited from the upgraded orc tower.

Armed with throwing axes, Orcs and Orc Chieftains have an effective ranged attack. At close range, their low speed and defensive values, and the ranged hand-to-hand attack penalty, make them vulnerable.^OffBck

Like the orc, the orc chieftain is great for providing ranged support to the frontline fighters. The increase in health and speed makes it harder to kill, and with twice as many shots, it can cause a lot more damage, but it is still vulnerable, and should be protected.

Notes

• Jabarkas is a specialist in orc cheiftains, and gives them +1 to Attack and Defense per hero level after third level. These creatures also get +1 to Speed.