Gelu the Necromancer — SoD
Overview
Written from the facts in this map's file
Gelu the Necromancer is an extra large underground map for Heroes of Might and Magic III: Shadow of Death, set at the Impossible difficulty. The author's description casts the player as a dead former ranger king who sets out to reclaim his old place among the rangers. The map covers 144 by 144 tiles, with rock, water, grass, and subterranean ground making up most of its surface. One human player can take part, facing three computer-controlled colors (Blue, Tan, and Green) across two teams, with four players in total. Red holds a large collection of factions, while the others play Castle, Rampart, and Stronghold. Victory requires defeating all enemies, and the game is lost if a specific hero falls. The map holds 39 towns, 14 pre-placed heroes, a Grail, and numerous mines and creature banks, along with many wandering monsters, Champions and Sharpshooters among them.
Author's description
| Version: | SoD |
|---|---|
| Size: | XL (144×144 tiles) |
| Difficulty: | Impossible |
| Players: | 1 human / 4 total |
| Alliances: | Yes (2 teams) |
| Levels: | Surface and underground |
| Water %: | 24.31% |
| Victory condition: | Defeat all enemies |
| Loss condition: | Lose a specific hero — at (7, 6, underground) |
Terrain (both levels)
On the map
Towns & Settlements
- Castle(Blue) × 5
- Stronghold(Green) × 7
- Necropolis(Red) × 1
- Rampart(Tan) × 2
- Castle(Neutral) × 2
- Fortress(Neutral) × 9
- Rampart(Neutral) × 9
- Stronghold(Neutral) × 2
- Tower(Neutral) × 2
Heroes
14 placed heroes on map
Wandering Monsters
- Champion17 stacks
- Sharpshooter15 stacks
- Crystal Dragon4 stacks
- Troll3 stacks
- Azure Dragon3 stacks
- Halberdier2 stacks
- Pikeman2 stacks
- Ice Elemental1 stack
- Skeleton1 stack
- Griffin1 stack
- Royal Griffin1 stack
- Cavalier1 stack
- Battle Dwarf1 stack
- Enchanter1 stack
- Rust Dragon1 stack
- Hydra1 stack
- Faerie Dragon1 stack
Random Monsters
- Level 141 monsters
- Level 263 monsters
- Level 325 monsters
- Level 411 monsters
- Level 54 monsters
- Level 67 monsters
- Level 7312 monsters
Creature Dwellings
Artifacts
- Spell Book(1 on heroes)
- Centaur's Axe(1 placed)
- Titan's Gladius(1 placed)
- Shield of the Dwarven Lords(1 placed)
- Sentinel's Shield(1 placed)
- Helm of Chaos(1 on heroes)
- Crown of the Supreme Magi(1 placed)
- Breastplate of Petrified Wood(1 placed)
- Armor of Wonder(1 placed)
- Celestial Necklace of Bliss(1 placed)
- Sword of Judgement(1 on heroes)
- Helm of Heavenly Enlightenment(1 placed)
- Dragonbone Greaves(1 placed)
- Clover of Fortune(2 placed)
- Cards of Prophecy(1 placed)
- Badge of Courage(1 placed)
- Amulet of the Undertaker(1 placed)
- Vampire's Cowl(1 placed)
- Dead Man's Boots(1 placed)
- Ring of the Wayfarer(1 placed)
- Equestrian's Gloves(2 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Necklace of Ocean Guidance(1 placed)
- Talisman of Mana(1 placed)
- Cape of Conjuring(1 placed)
- Orb of Silt(1 placed)
- Tome of Earth Magic(1 placed)
- Boots of Levitation(1 placed)
- Golden Bow(1 placed)
- Vial of Lifeblood(2 placed, 1 in rewards)
- Boots of Speed(1 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Pendant of Second Sight(1 placed)
- Pendant of Death(1 placed)
- Pendant of Free Will(2 placed)
- Inexhaustible Cart of Lumber(1 placed)
- Endless Sack of Gold(1 placed)
- Endless Bag of Gold(1 placed)
- Head of Legion(1 placed)
- Sea Captain's Hat(1 placed)
- Vial of Dragon Blood(2 placed)
- Angelic Alliance(1 placed)
- Elixir of Life(1 placed)
- Armor of the Damned(1 on heroes)
- Statue of Legion(1 placed)
- Admiral's Hat(1 in rewards, 1 on heroes)
- Bow of the Sharpshooter(1 on heroes)
- Wizard's Well(1 placed)
- Ring of the Magi(1 placed)
- Cornucopia(1 placed)
Scrolls & Random Relics
- Random artifacts54
- Spell scrolls1