Stupendous Caverns — SoD
Overview
Written from the facts in this map's file
Stupendous Caverns is an underground map for Heroes of Might and Magic III: Shadow of Death, set on an extra large 144 by 144 board and rated Expert. Its premise is a sealed cave network that the hero Kyle Redleaf sets out to explore fully, and the map pays homage to a classic Heroes II cavern map. It supports eight players, with seven computer-controlled colors and room for only one human player, grouped into seven teams. Factions include Tower, Stronghold, Rampart, Necropolis, Inferno, Dungeon, Conflux, Fortress, and Castle. Rock covers most of the terrain, with subterranean ground, lava, and a small share of water. Victory is achieved by flagging every creature dwelling, and the hero must not be lost. Notable finds include the Grail, a set of Legion artifacts, and many wandering Ice Elementals.
Author's description
| Version: | SoD |
|---|---|
| Size: | XL (144×144 tiles) |
| Difficulty: | Expert |
| Players: | 1 human / 8 total |
| Alliances: | Yes (7 teams) |
| Levels: | Surface and underground |
| Water %: | 5.68% |
| Victory condition: | Flag all creature dwellings |
| Loss condition: | Lose a specific hero — at (2, 138, surface) |
Terrain (both levels)
Subterranean39.5%
Water13.0%
Lava11.9%
Rough8.1%
Grass7.9%
Snow7.9%
Sand7.1%
Dirt4.0%
Swamp0.5%
Rock (the solid part of the underground) is not counted.
Surface
Underground
On the map
Towns & Settlements
- Necropolis(Blue) × 1
- Rampart(Blue) × 3
- Dungeon(Green) × 1
- Conflux(Orange) × 1
- Dungeon(Orange) × 2
- Castle(Pink) × 1
- Fortress(Purple) × 1
- Inferno(Purple) × 2
- Necropolis(Purple) × 3
- Stronghold(Purple) × 3
- Stronghold(Red) × 2
- Tower(Red) × 2
- Inferno(Tan) × 1
- Rampart(Teal) × 1
- Castle(Neutral) × 5
- Conflux(Neutral) × 2
- Dungeon(Neutral) × 4
- Inferno(Neutral) × 4
- Necropolis(Neutral) × 2
- Rampart(Neutral) × 5
- Tower(Neutral) × 2
Heroes
29 placed heroes on map
Wandering Monsters
- Ice Elemental15 stacks
- Skeleton Warrior4 stacks
- Skeleton3 stacks
- Rust Dragon3 stacks
- Phoenix3 stacks
- Genie3 stacks
- Behemoth2 stacks
- Ancient Behemoth2 stacks
- Firebird2 stacks
- Vampire Lord1 stack
- Lich1 stack
- Arch Mage1 stack
- Giant1 stack
- Goblin1 stack
- Magma Elemental1 stack
- Storm Elemental1 stack
Random Monsters
- Level 024 monsters
- Level 17 monsters
- Level 24 monsters
- Level 33 monsters
- Level 42 monsters
- Level 63 monsters
- Level 78 monsters
Creature Dwellings
- Angel
- Centaur
- Dwarf
- Wood Elf
- Pegasus
- Dendroid Guard
- Unicorn
- Green Dragon
- Iron Golem
- Stone Golem
- Mage
- Giant
- Imp
- Gog
- Hell Hound
- Demon
- Pit Fiend
- Efreet
- Devil
- Skeleton
- Walking Dead
- Vampire
- Black Knight
- Bone Dragon
- Troglodyte
- Harpy
- Beholder
- Medusa
- Minotaur
- Manticore
- Red Dragon
- Goblin
- Orc
- Ogre
- Roc
- Cyclops
- Behemoth
- Lizardman
- Gorgon
- Serpent Fly
- Hydra
- Air Elemental
- Earth Elemental
- Fire Elemental
- Water Elemental
- Gold Golem
- Diamond Golem
- Firebird
- Azure Dragon
- Crystal Dragon
- Faerie Dragon
- Rust Dragon
- Enchanter
- Sharpshooter
- Halfling
- Peasant
- Boar
- Mummy
- Nomad
Artifacts
- Spell Book(1 on heroes)
- Blackshard of the Dead Knight(2 placed)
- Ogre's Club of Havoc(1 in rewards)
- Shield of the Yawning Dead(1 on heroes)
- Rib Cage(1 in rewards)
- Breastplate of Brimstone(1 on heroes)
- Armor of Wonder(1 on heroes)
- Celestial Necklace of Bliss(1 on heroes)
- Lion's Shield of Courage(1 in rewards)
- Sword of Judgement(1 placed)
- Helm of Heavenly Enlightenment(1 on heroes)
- Red Dragon Flame Tongue(1 on heroes)
- Crown of Dragontooth(1 on heroes)
- Badge of Courage(1 in rewards)
- Glyph of Gallantry(1 placed)
- Ambassador's Sash(1 in rewards)
- Equestrian's Gloves(1 in rewards)
- Necklace of Ocean Guidance(1 placed)
- Angel Wings(1 in rewards)
- Charm of Mana(1 on heroes)
- Talisman of Mana(1 on heroes)
- Orb of the Firmament(1 in rewards)
- Orb of Silt(1 in rewards)
- Orb of Tempestuous Fire(1 in rewards)
- Orb of Driving Rain(1 in rewards)
- Tome of Fire Magic(1 placed)
- Tome of Air Magic(1 placed)
- Tome of Water Magic(1 placed)
- Tome of Earth Magic(1 placed)
- Golden Bow(1 in rewards)
- Orb of Vulnerability(1 in rewards)
- Vial of Lifeblood(2 placed)
- Boots of Speed(1 in rewards, 1 on heroes)
- Cape of Velocity(1 on heroes)
- Pendant of Life(1 placed)
- Pendant of Negativity(1 placed)
- Everflowing Crystal Cloak(1 placed)
- Ring of Infinite Gems(1 on heroes)
- Everpouring Vial of Mercury(1 placed)
- Eversmoking Ring of Sulfur(1 placed)
- Endless Sack of Gold(1 in rewards)
- Endless Bag of Gold(1 in rewards)
- Endless Purse of Gold(1 in rewards)
- 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, 1 in rewards)
- Sea Captain's Hat(1 placed)
- Shackles of War(1 on heroes)
- Armor of the Damned(1 placed)
- Titan's Thunder(1 in rewards)
Scrolls & Random Relics
- Random artifacts3
- Spell scrolls1