Praetorian (H6)

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

Praetorian
Creature information
Faction	Haven
Tier/level	Core
Upgraded
Size	Small
Attack type	Melee
Dwelling	Garrison
Stats
Might Attack	4
Might Attack	4
Might Defense	21%
Might Defense	21%
Magic Defense	5%
Magic Defense	5%
Hit Points	32
Hit Points	32
Damage	3-5
Damage	3-5
Initiative	25
Initiative	25
Speed	5
Speed	5
Morale	9
Morale	9
Luck	7
Luck	7
Icon
Praetorian's icon

The praetorian is a Core Haven troop, the upgraded version of sentinels. They may be recruited by building a garrison.

Also called Gold Cloaks by the small folk, the Praetorians have earned their honorable status through acts of courage and demonstrations of fearlessness. They form the personal guard of the Holy Emperor, and of the Dukes of the Realm. Only a handful of Sentinels are chosen to become Praetorians once a year on Elrath’s day. They must then swear a sacred oath before Elrath himself, pledging to sacrifice themselves if duty requires. Their golden armor was originally meant to impress the Empire’s enemies and allies alike, but now their legendary reputation surpasses the shine of their uniform.^OffBck

Abilities

	Living
	Can be healed and resurrected. Susceptible to morale.OffBck
	Shielded
	The Sentinels of the Holy Empire are renowned for their discipline and military coordination. At the first sign of an attack from the sky, they lift in unison their powerful shields forming a veritable wall of protection over their heads. Whenever any sentinel cries "to the sky", the others react immediately, crouching and raising their shields. Reduces ranged damage by 25%.OffBck
	Shieldguard
	The Sentinels of the Holy Empire have earned their honorable status through acts of courage and demonstrations of fearlessness. On the battlefield, they react quickly to protect those who are in danger around them, moving in unison like the first rays of light on a cold winter's morning. When an adjacent friendly stack is attacked, 35% of damage is dealt to the Sentinels with 25% reduced effect.OffBck
	Shield Bash
	The Praetorians of the Holy Empire have earned their promotion from Sentinel to elite guardians as much for their selfless dedication to their duties as for their excellent skills in melee. If an enemy attacks those they are assigned to protect, they strike the aggressor immediately in a cry of rage, assuring that the act does not remain unpunished. When a friendly creature is attacked, the Praetorians will attack the attacker if it is in range.OffBck

Tactics

Praetorian is the perfect defense weapon, due to their high defense and health with an added anti-range capability. Their main task is not to go on the offensive but to protect marksmen and vestals with shieldguard. Bless them with Celestial Armor for even better protection.

Gallery

A Praetorian with his full spear.

Praetorian official artwork.