Skeleton warrior (H5)

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

Skeleton warrior
Creature information
Faction	Necropolis
Tier/level	1
Upgraded
Cost per unit	30 gold
Stats
Attack	2
Attack	2
Defense	6
Defense	6
Hit Points	5
Hit Points	5
Damage	1-3
Damage	1-3
Initiative	10
Initiative	10
Speed	5
Speed	5
Growth	20
Growth	20
Icon
Skeleton warrior's icon

The skeleton warrior is the alternate upgrade of the skeleton, the first-level Necropolis creature in Heroes of Might and Magic V.

These are the elite of the skeleton light infantry, armed with solid shields and dangerous maces, they are quite capable of shifting the balance of any battle in their favour. Skeleton Warriors are not afraid of death, after all they have long since stared it in the face.^OffBck

The skeleton warrior has better attack and damage than the skeleton archer, and much higher defense, but the biggest difference is that skeleton warriors use their shields to protect themselves and others from ranged attacks (similarly to the squire), while lacking the archer's ability to attack from afar. It is also protected against enemy spells.

Abilities

• Undead - This creature is not alive and its morale is always neutral. It cannot be affected by Poison- , Blind- or Mind-related spells.
• Large Shield - Creature receives only 50% of damage from all non-magical shooting attacks
• Shield Allies - All friendly creatures located on neighbouring tiles get only 50% of damage from non-magical shooting attacks
• Bash - At every attack creature has a chance to stun the enemy so they won't be able to retaliate and lose initiative (mechanical creatures are not affected)
• Magic Proof 25% - Attacking spells inflict 25% less damage to this creature.

Gallery

Concept art

Green (in artbook)