"With the majority of the Kreegan forces destroyed, Erathia's lords have grown weary of this war and have withdrawn their support. They do not understand. This is a critical moment. To continue this war, I have stepped down as Erathia's Queen. Myself, Roland, and the Conflux forces will continue to press to the capitol of Eeofol. However, between us and the demon king stands the hero Xeron. We are told he wields Armageddon's Blade. We must succeed for the safety of Erathia, and the world."
—Catherine
To Kill a Hero is the seventh scenario of the campaign Armageddon's Blade in Heroes of Might and Magic III: Armageddon's Blade.
Walkthrough[]
Catherine, Gelu and Roland must defeat the Demoniac hero Xeron. If any one of them falls, all is lost. Catherine, Roland and Gelu will be allowed to reach 36th Level and carry over all spells, skills, and experience to the next scenario.OffBck
Catherine is saddened to hear Erathia does not have her support, which is why she had General Morgan Kendal as Regent, to rule while she is absent. Though they have most of Eeofol put into a corner, King Lucifer still has Sons of Erebus and their leader, Xeron, who wields the Armageddon's Blade. To deal with Lucifer permanently, Xeron must be defeated and the Blade recovered. However, Roland, still bearing the nightmares and scars inflicted by the kreegans, becomes very angry and viscious, encouraging his men to destroy each and every demon in their path after they capture Kreelah, the capitol of Eeofol.
Gelu is separated from Roland and Catherine, though a portal near his town, Shanimar, connects to the south-western part of the map. All heroes have some troops as a bonus for a start, though the enemy has a lot of towns and troops. Xeron lies in Kelvishen, which is protected by two garrisons, each one having a significant amount of troops. With the battles raging on, Catherine receives a small supply of resources from an old friend from Steadwick. However, she is visited by an Elemental Lord, Tamar, who warns Catherine that one of her loved ones may take a dark path and vanishes. Thinking Roland may be consumed by hatred and revenge, she sends him a letter.
Roland, however, is furious to hear some people have been tourtured and impaled for darkest rituals. He swears he will slay Lucifer and his kreegans for these atrocities. After receiving letter from Catherine, who worries he may be consumed by revenge, sees she may even be right. Once the heroes have gathered enough armies, they have to face Xeron, who resides in Kelvishen. Once defeated, the heroes obtain Armageddon's Blade, but must hurry to defeat Lucifer.
Towns[]
- Conflux x3: Shanimar, Fayadon, Reyn Tarrina
- Inferno x5: Xent'a, Xent'ara, Shadowden, Tormentalis, Kelvishen
Strategy[]
A lot of infernal forces reside in the area. To start off, Roland and Catherine should buy as many troops as they can to capture the closest two towns. While the other enemy forces are gathering to attack, Gelu can swoop in and defeat the garrison near Shanimar and take the closest town. After the north-western town is captured, the only thing left to do is train the heroes, make sure the enemy does not cause too much trouble (since the heroes will leave Kelvishen to reclaim back the areas) and prepare for battle against Xeron. All heroes are limited to level 36, while Catherine, Roland and Gelu will transfer to final scenario, with all their artifacts.
The Orb of Inhibition can be found in the northwestern corner of the map. It can prevent Xeron from using the Blade in battle.