- This article is about the creature from Heroes of Might and Magic V. For other uses, see steel golem.
Steel golems are carefully enchanted by their creators. They are almost impervious to magic (receiving only quarter of damage from magical attacks) and far more deadly than the lesser iron golems in combat, as they retaliate immediately any time they are attacked.OffBck
The steel golem is the upgrade of the iron golem, the third-level creature of the Academy in Heroes of Might and Magic V.
The main strength of the steel golem is its unlimited retaliation ability, which will allow it to face wave after wave of melee fighters - especially if backed up by master gremlins to repair them. If you are facing steel golems, ranged attackers and units with No Retaliation are quite useful. Their 75% resistance to spell damage also makes them a difficult unit for spellcasters to deal with. Due to their below-average speed and initiative, however, they are best used for protecting ranged units.
Abilities[]
Unlimited Retaliation - Creature always retaliates after melee attacks by enemies except when attacked by creatures with No Enemy Retaliation ability
Mechanical - This creature is not alive (like all Golems) and its morale is always neutral. It cannot be affected by Poison-, Blind- or Mind-related magic. These creatures cannot be resurrected or healed by First Aid Tent
Immune to Slow - This creature cannot be slowed down
Magic-proof 75% - Attacking spells inflict 75% less damage to this creature
Gallery[]
| Academy |
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| Basic creatures |
| Gremlin · Stone gargoyle · Iron golem · Mage · Djinn · Rakshasa rani · Colossus |
| Upgraded creatures |
| Master gremlin · Obsidian gargoyle · Steel golem · Archmage · Djinn sultan · Rakshasa raja · Titan |
| Alternate upgrades |
| Gremlin saboteur · Elemental gargoyle · Magnetic golem · Battle mage · Djinn vizier · Rakshasa kshatra · Storm titan |