Running With the Devil — SoD
Overview
Written from the facts in this map's file
Running With the Devil is a large underground map for Heroes of Might and Magic III: Shadow of Death, measuring 108 by 108 tiles across two levels. It is designed for five players, but only one can be human; the other four are computer-controlled colors, and no teams are set. The factions are Inferno for Red and Pink, Castle for Blue, Dungeon for Purple, and Necropolis for Teal. Victory comes from defeating all enemies, while the player loses if a specific hero falls. Water covers about 29 percent of the surface, with lava and grass also prominent. The map features 20 towns, 59 mines, 46 creature banks, and 23 monoliths and portals, along with the Grail and several named artifacts. The difficulty is set to Expert. The author's note describes a playful, humorous setup about a falling out over procedures.
Author's description
| Version: | SoD |
|---|---|
| Size: | L (108×108 tiles) |
| Difficulty: | Expert |
| Players: | 1 human / 5 total |
| Alliances: | No (Free for all) |
| Levels: | Surface and underground |
| Water %: | 28.70% |
| Victory condition: | Defeat all enemies |
| Loss condition: | Lose a specific hero — at (59, 65, surface) |
Terrain (both levels)
Water30.2%
Lava19.4%
Grass15.2%
Subterranean10.8%
Dirt7.6%
Rough7.0%
Sand4.1%
Snow3.5%
Swamp2.1%
Rock (the solid part of the underground) is not counted.
Surface
Underground
On the map
Towns & Settlements
- Castle(Blue) × 1
- Inferno(Pink) × 2
- Dungeon(Purple) × 3
- Necropolis(Teal) × 2
- Castle(Neutral) × 4
- Inferno(Neutral) × 3
- Rampart(Neutral) × 1
- Stronghold(Neutral) × 2
- Tower(Neutral) × 2
Heroes
27 placed heroes on map
Wandering Monsters
- Medusa Queen19 stacks
- Royal Griffin14 stacks
- Storm Elemental13 stacks
- Minotaur King12 stacks
- Behemoth11 stacks
- Skeleton Warrior11 stacks
- Manticore10 stacks
- Crusader8 stacks
- War Unicorn8 stacks
- Power Lich8 stacks
- Magma Elemental7 stacks
- Rust Dragon6 stacks
- Champion6 stacks
- Zealot6 stacks
- Dread Knight6 stacks
- Evil Eye6 stacks
- Crystal Dragon5 stacks
- Green Dragon5 stacks
- Zombie5 stacks
- Obsidian Gargoyle4 stacks
- Peasant4 stacks
- Fire Elemental4 stacks
- Phoenix4 stacks
- Vampire Lord4 stacks
- Wraith4 stacks
- Scorpicore4 stacks
- Black Dragon4 stacks
- Ancient Behemoth3 stacks
- Troll3 stacks
- Magic Elemental3 stacks
- Energy Elemental3 stacks
- Gold Golem2 stacks
- Cyclops King2 stacks
- Master Gremlin2 stacks
- Marksman2 stacks
- Firebird2 stacks
- Ghost Dragon2 stacks
- Bone Dragon2 stacks
- Harpy Hag2 stacks
- Archangel1 stack
- Centaur Captain1 stack
- Battle Dwarf1 stack
- Water Elemental1 stack
- Naga Queen1 stack
- Giant1 stack
- Azure Dragon1 stack
- Faerie Dragon1 stack
- Gold Dragon1 stack
- Nomad1 stack
- Pit Lord1 stack
- Devil1 stack
- Ice Elemental1 stack
- Dendroid Soldier1 stack
- Earth Elemental1 stack
Random Monsters
- Level 11 monster
- Level 61 monster
- Level 71 monster
Creature Dwellings
Artifacts
- Spell Book(1 on heroes)
- Ballista(1 on heroes)
- Ammo Cart(1 on heroes)
- First Aid Tent(1 on heroes)
- Centaur's Axe(2 placed)
- Blackshard of the Dead Knight(1 placed)
- Greater Gnoll's Flail(1 on heroes)
- Ogre's Club of Havoc(1 on heroes)
- Sword of Hellfire(1 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Shield of the Dwarven Lords(1 placed)
- Buckler of the Gnoll King(1 placed)
- Shield of the Damned(1 placed)
- Skull Helmet(1 in rewards, 1 on heroes)
- Helm of Chaos(1 placed)
- Hellstorm Helmet(1 placed)
- Rib Cage(1 placed)
- Breastplate of Brimstone(1 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Titan's Cuirass(1 on heroes)
- Armor of Wonder(1 on heroes)
- Lion's Shield of Courage(1 on heroes)
- Sword of Judgement(1 on heroes)
- Helm of Heavenly Enlightenment(1 on heroes)
- Quiet Eye of the Dragon(1 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Dragonbone Greaves(1 on heroes)
- Dragon Wing Tabard(1 in rewards)
- Necklace of Dragonteeth(1 on heroes)
- Still Eye of the Dragon(1 on heroes)
- Clover of Fortune(1 placed)
- Cards of Prophecy(1 placed)
- Ladybird of Luck(2 placed)
- Speculum(1 placed)
- Spyglass(1 placed)
- Amulet of the Undertaker(1 on heroes)
- Dead Man's Boots(1 on heroes)
- Garniture of Interference(1 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Surcoat of Counterpoise(1 on heroes)
- Boots of Polarity(1 on heroes)
- Ring of the Wayfarer(1 placed)
- Equestrian's Gloves(1 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Mystic Orb of Mana(1 placed)
- Collar of Conjuring(1 on heroes)
- Ring of Conjuring(1 on heroes)
- Orb of the Firmament(1 placed)
- Orb of Silt(1 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Orb of Tempestuous Fire(1 placed, 1 in rewards)
- Orb of Driving Rain(1 placed)
- Recanter's Cloak(1 in rewards)
- Spirit of Oppression(1 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Hourglass of the Evil Hour(1 placed)
- Tome of Fire Magic(1 in rewards)
- Sphere of Permanence(1 placed, 1 in rewards)
- Ring of Vitality(1 placed)
- Ring of Life(1 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Vial of Lifeblood(1 placed)
- Necklace of Swiftness(1 placed)
- Boots of Speed(1 in rewards, 1 on heroes)
- Pendant of Dispassion(1 on heroes)
- Pendant of Death(2 placed)
- Pendant of Negativity(1 in rewards)
- Pendant of Courage(1 placed)
- Ring of Infinite Gems(1 on heroes)
- Everpouring Vial of Mercury(1 on heroes)
- Eversmoking Ring of Sulfur(2 placed)
- Endless Sack of Gold(1 on heroes)
- Endless Bag of Gold(1 on heroes)
- Endless Purse of Gold(1 on heroes)
- Legs of Legion(1 placed)
- Loins of Legion(1 placed)
- Torso of Legion(1 placed)
- Arms of Legion(1 placed)
- Head of Legion(1 placed)
- Sea Captain's Hat(1 in rewards)
- Shackles of War(1 on heroes)
- Armor of the Damned(1 in rewards)
- Bow of the Sharpshooter(1 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Wizard's Well(1 placed)
- Cornucopia(1 placed)
Scrolls & Random Relics
- Random artifacts1