Skeleton (H4)

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

Skeleton
Creature information
Faction	Necropolis
Tier/level	1
Movement	19
Dwelling	Cemetary
Cost per unit	22 gold
Stats
Melee Attack	12
Melee Attack	12
Melee Defense	12
Melee Defense	12
Ranged Defense	24
Ranged Defense	24
Hit Points	8
Hit Points	8
Damage	1-2
Damage	1-2
Movement	19
Movement	19
Speed	4
Speed	4
Growth	25
Growth	25
Icon
Skeleton's icon

The skeleton is a level-one creature of the Necropolis in Heroes of Might and Magic IV.

It is difficult to shoot a creature made up entirely of bone. Hence, the skeleton's improved defense against ranged attacks.^OffBck

Comments

Skeletons make a moderately good screen for your heroes because of their enhanced ranged defense. While no stronger than many level 1 units, they can be formidable even late-game because of their numbers; if a Necromancer picks up the Necromancy skill fairly early and doesn't immediately raise it to Expert or better, he can accumulate a terrifying number of skeletons before very long - hordes of over 1000 are possible.

Another way to accumulate hordes of skeletons is to convert all of your imps to skeletons at the Undead Transformer. This way, you can bring 8 stacks with your army by having your imps, or their bones at least, march along with the skeletons.

Abilities

	Undead
	Undead creatures are not affected by morale, or by spells and abilities that only work on living creatures. Some spells and artifacts (such as Holy Water) have special effects on Undead creatures. Undead creatures, however, give an additional -2 morale penalty to all non-Death creatures.
	Skeletal
	Skeletal increases this creature's Ranged Defense by 100%.

HoMM4 Card Game Skeleton Card