Dungeon Creatures - Heroes of Might and Magic 5

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Dungeon Intro

Since the introduction of the Dark Elves, the Dungeon town has been severely overhauled. Their creature ranks, however, remain rather similar to that of Heroes IV, with a few new additions. Having a high-level spellcaster at level 6, as well as the perennial 'strongest creature', the Black Dragon, as well as powerful auxiliaries such as the Hydra and the Minotaur, the Dungeon town looks to be a slow but powerful town. The only stumbling blocks are the high costs, and their relatively slow creatures.

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Most of the elements describing the creature should be quite familiar. However, if they're not, here's what you should know:

The Attributes panel presents the creature's attack, defense and such. Position your mouse over an element to display the tooltip if you're not familiar with the icon.
The Economics panel shows the cost of the unit, and its weekly growth rate.
Move your mouse over the abilities to show the description popup.
Casters have a spellbook: it opens as a popup to show the creature's spells. The little icon next to the spell name represents the creature's mastery of that spell, ranked from None to Expert. Click on a spell to go to the corresponding spell page.
The Experience value is the amount of experience your hero will gain when killing one creature of that type.
The Power Rating is a global indicator of the creature power. It allows you to roughly compare different creatures, even if, of course, there's no such thing as a unique strategy and power ladder in Heroes 5!!

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Dungeon - Level 1 Scout
The main role for scouts on the battlefield is to make ranged attacks with their crossbows. They are also trained in close combat, however, and can defend themselves in melee.
ShooterThis creature can inflict damage remotely. When distance to target is longer than half the arena, the target suffers only half the normal damage. Shooter cannot use ranged attack when blocked by enemy creature. If there's no Ammo Cart in the army, the number of shots is limited by available ammo.. No Melee PenaltyShooter has no penalty for damage inflicted during melee attack.. Range PenaltyShooter always inflicts only half the normal damage to the target but doesn't incur any penalty on melee attack.. 12180		60 7
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	The Scout is a fast and expensive level 1 shooter. Its high iniative allows it to gets shots away before its numbers can be significantly cut, and its damage for a level 1 is outstanding. 5 shots isn't substantial for long battles, but thankfully, it comes with a no-melee penalty, making it an effective melee fighter too. Cost is the only issue.	Shooter 3 3 2 - 4 10 5 10 0 5

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Dungeon - Level 1 Upgrade Assassin
The main role for the assassins on the battlefield is to make ranged attacks with their deadly crossbows. Using enchanted bolts they inflict grievous, poisoned wounds on their enemies.
ShooterThis creature can inflict damage remotely. When distance to target is longer than half the arena, the target suffers only half the normal damage. Shooter cannot use ranged attack when blocked by enemy creature. If there's no Ammo Cart in the army, the number of shots is limited by available ammo.. No Melee PenaltyShooter has no penalty for damage inflicted during melee attack.. Range PenaltyShooter always inflicts only half the normal damage to the target but doesn't incur any penalty on melee attack.. Poisonous AttackIn addition to normal damage the enemy attacked will also be poisoned. Poisoning will cause a certain amount of damage during the next three turns.Poison damage is proportional to the number of creatures in the attacking stack (at the time of poisoning). Multiplier is 1 for Assassins and 4 for Manticores.. 23295		100 7
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	The Assassin is a slightly improved version, and is worth the 30 extra gold. The added 4 Hit Points are especially welcome due to their relatively high numbers compared to other Dungeon troops. Their poisonous attack is excellent considering their low number of shots. Their initiative has been enhanced again to make sure it gets shots away even earlier (especially effective in the early game where other low-level creatures have substantially lower initiative).	Shooter 4 3 2 - 4 12 5 14 0 5

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Dungeon - Level 1 Upgrade Stalker
The dark elves have always respected assassins, but they reserve particular esteem for those killers who are masters of stealth, capable of taking their unsuspecting victims by complete surprise. The finest exponents of this art are the Stalkers. Evading the traps, swords and spells of their foes, the Stalker will slip unseen past any guard in order to deliver the fatal blow to his target.
Poisonous AttackIn addition to normal damage the enemy attacked will also be poisoned. Poisoning will cause a certain amount of damage during the next three turns.Poison damage is proportional to the number of creatures in the attacking stack (at the time of poisoning). Multiplier is 1 for Assassins and 4 for Manticores.. InvisibilityOnce per combat, this creature can become invisible to the enemy for 3 turns. If the creature attacks anyone, ~~has its path blocked by enemy units~~ or stops on a tile adjacent to a hostile stack it will be disclosed. If an enemy movement is blocked by an invisible unit, the enemy stops and performs a melee attack. Enemies do not retaliate to the attacks of invisible creatures. No enemy spells or effects (except area ones) will affect an invisible creature (activated ability).. 22290		100 7
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		Walker 5 4 3 - 5 12 6 15 0 0

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Dungeon - Level 2 Blood Maiden
Blood Maidens are lightning-fast female warriors who practice a deviant form of the Elven Battle Dance. They move quickly to reach their opponent, strike, and return to their starting place, all in one blur of motion.
Strike and ReturnCreature attacks and returns to its previous position.. 21333		125 5
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	The Blood Maiden is a weak creature as far as Dungeon creatures go, and is the obvious substitute for the Harpy. While they are very effective on the offensive front, their defenses are so weak that they are easily defeated by almost any creature. Their saving grace in this respect is their high initiative and speed, so if they're lucky, they might just be able to scramble out of trouble.	Walker 4 2 5 - 7 14 7 16 0 0

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Dungeon - Level 2 Upgrade Blood Fury
Blood Furies are the elite warriors of the Dark Elf armies. So well trained are they in their own form of Battle Dance that they can charge and evade in the same strike, preventing their foes from reacting and retaliating before they are gone.
No Enemy RetaliationEnemies never retaliate after melee attacks by creatures with this ability.. Strike and ReturnCreature attacks and returns to its previous position.. 35484		175 5
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	The No Retaliation special is a much needed improvement for the defensively incapable Blood Fury. No Retaliation allows them to outlast their downgrade in combat, and their increased defense, initiative, speed and Hit Point ratings do likewise. This upgrade is definitely worthwhile if they are to be worth their money.	Walker 5 3 5 - 7 16 8 16 0 0

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Dungeon - Level 2 Upgrade Blood Sister
Wild and reckless, Blood Sisteres believe themselves to be invincible, and are quick to attack any opponent, while deftly evading the blows of enemy blades.
No Enemy RetaliationEnemies never retaliate after melee attacks by creatures with this ability.. Strike and ReturnCreature attacks and returns to its previous position.. Immune to WeaknessThis creature is immune to Weakness spell.. 34477		175 5
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		Walker 5 4 3 - 8 14 8 21 0 0

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Dungeon - Level 3 Minotaur
Along with the other Beastmen, the Minotaurs, half-man and half-bull, were created by the Wizards of the Seven Cities as replacement for the Orcs. They fled east, and underground, to earn their freedom, but they were later conquered by the Dark Elfs and once again bound in chains and muzzled. In the Dark Elf society, the Minotaurs are used as menial labour to perform the most degrading and tedious tasks. Despite this treatment, the Minotaurs are known for their bravery and dignity. They will perform any task to the utmost of their ability, including fighting for those who treat them as slaves. They hope some day to earn their freedom; the Dark Elves fear that some day, they will seize it instead.
BraveryCreature always has positive morale (no less than +1).. 25342		140 6
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	The Minotaur has easily the highest Hit Points of any level 3 creature. Unfortunately, their defence is very low, much like the rest of their statistics, aside from damage which is acceptable, though the range is too large. They are easy targets for ranged attackers due to their low initiative, so haste is a good spell to use here.	Walker 5 2 4 - 7 8 5 31 0 0

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Dungeon - Level 3 Upgrade Minotaur Guard
The greatest of the Minotaur fighters receive additional gladiator training, and are rewarded by being promoted to Guards. They are tattooed with their badges of office and use deadly double-bladed axes with great skill, dealing two heavy blows in sequence.
Double AttackCreature strikes two blows at the target in a single attack.. BraveryCreature always has positive morale (no less than +1).. 38474		200 6
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	The Minotaur Guard is only a very small statistical upgrade, but the double attack effectively doubles their damage, and their range (3 -> 6). The disparity between their attack and defence values encourages more offensive strategies, which necessitates the use of haste and bless. Their Hit Points have been improved to a gargantuan 35, 4 better than their nearest rival (the Minotaur), and on par with most level 4s.	Walker 5 2 4 - 7 8 5 35 0 0

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Dungeon - Level 3 Upgrade Minotaur Taskmaster
Even slaves have leaders. Those chosen as Minotaur taskmasters command even the respect of the dark elves, for they know that these slaves will battle on to the bitter end, inspiring all those who fight alongside them to acts of bravery.
Aura of BraveryThis creature ~~increases the Morale of all friendly stacks that stand on tiles adjacent to it to +1 in the battle~~ and all adjacent friendly stacks have positive Morale (no less than +1).. 39488		200 6
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		Walker 6 5 5 - 8 9 5 40 0 0

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Dungeon - Level 4 Dark Raider
Dark Raiders are the backbone of the armies of Ygg-Chall. They are well-trained, armoured warriors, mounted on great lizards, who ride into battle with a heavy lance and shield. Speed is their main weapon, and the damage they wreak with their lances depends on the distance over which they accelerate.
Large CreatureThis creature is bigger than others and occupies four squares on the field.This creature takes 2x2 squares on the battlefield.. Rider ChargeFor each battlefield tile covered by this creature during attack, the target's Defense is reduced by 20% (all the way down to zero).. 40598		300 4
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	Though weak in attack and defense values, it is the Dark Raider's initiative, Hit Points, and good damage (also through Charge) that make it a favourable addition to the Dungeon army. Their speed and initiative is best put to use down the flanks where obstacles are minimal, which allows them to make use of their charge ability. Though expensive, their cost is illustrative of their ability.	Walker 9 7 7 - 12 11 6 40 0 0

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Dungeon - Level 4 Upgrade Grim Raider
Grim Raiders are similar to their less-powerful brethren. They are far more skilled, however, and their lizards are trained to bite their enemies.
Large CreatureThis creature is bigger than others and occupies four squares on the field.This creature takes 2x2 squares on the battlefield.. Rider ChargeFor each battlefield tile covered by this creature during attack, the target's Defense is reduced by 20% (all the way down to zero).. Lizard BitePerforms an attack against neighbouring enemy and inflicts half the regular damage, if this enemy is attacked by an allied creature.. 59812		450 4
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	With improved attack and defense ratings, Grim Raiders are cured of the Dark Raider's main weakness. Add to that higher Damage and Speed, as well as the highest Hit Points for a level 5, and you have every reason to use them offensively. Though the cost of the upgrade is considerable, it is nevertheless an elementary upgrade. Lizard Bite is particularly useful around numerous creatures, and is devastating in tandem with the Blood Fury's non-retaliatory strike and return.	Walker 10 9 7 - 14 11 8 60 0 0

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Dungeon - Level 4 Upgrade Brisk Raider
Armed with mighty tridents, and seated aloft ferocious and fearsome lizards, Brisk Raiders are regarded as the pride of the underworld's army. Their weapons have no weaknesses, and their martial prowess enables them to attack anyone who comes within reach on their way to their intended goal.
Large CreatureThis creature is bigger than others and occupies four squares on the field.This creature takes 2x2 squares on the battlefield.. Lizard BitePerforms an attack against neighbouring enemy and inflicts half the regular damage, if this enemy is attacked by an allied creature.. Wheeling AttackOn its way to its main target, this creature attacks all enemy stacks adjacent to its route, delivering 25% of its normal damage to them without suffering retaliation.. 61833		450 4
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		Walker 12 9 7 - 12 12 8 60 0 0

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Dungeon - Level 5 Hydra
Hydras are another race of underground creatures tamed and enslaved by the Dark Elves. Their origins are unknown, although they seem to be related to the Dragons in spite of their very limited intelligence and lack of magic power. However, Hydras are incredibly strong, and their multiple heads can strike simultaneously at different opponents.
Large CreatureThis creature is bigger than others and occupies four squares on the field.This creature takes 2x2 squares on the battlefield.. No Enemy RetaliationEnemies never retaliate after melee attacks by creatures with this ability.. EnragedThis creature's Attack increases during combat when any stack of friendly units dies (except resurrected creatures or creatures summoned on battlefield by magic).The increase is proportional to the killed stack relative power in the army.. Three-headed AttackThe creature can attack simultaneously all enemy creatures standing on three adjacent cells.The Cerberus and Firehound attack 3 adjacent tiles. The Hydra attacks 6 adjacents tiles.. 57968		550 3
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	Aside from Hit Points and great abilities, the Hydra is a below average level 5 creature statistically, as much as it pains me to say so. While speed is acceptable, considering its size, initiative, attack, defense and damage are all sub-par. Haste and Teleport are two spells you should hope turn up in the Mage Guild. It is also extraordinarily expensive, like most other Dungeon creatures.	Walker 15 12 7 - 14 7 5 80 0 0

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Dungeon - Level 5 Upgrade Deep Hydra
Deep Hydras are older than other Hydras and have six heads instead of three. This permits them to both deal more damage and strike more enemies.
Large CreatureThis creature is bigger than others and occupies four squares on the field.This creature takes 2x2 squares on the battlefield.. No Enemy RetaliationEnemies never retaliate after melee attacks by creatures with this ability.. EnragedThis creature's Attack increases during combat when any stack of friendly units dies (except resurrected creatures or creatures summoned on battlefield by magic).The increase is proportional to the killed stack relative power in the army.. Six-headed attackCreature attacks all adjacent tiles simultaneously, causing damage to all enemy creatures positioned there.. RegenerationThis creature restores its health by 30-50 hit points each turn.. 851324		800 3
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	Other than the huge Hit Point upgrade to an already sizeable amount, the Deep Hydra offers little other improvements. Its regeneration ability serves only to increase its seemingly bottomless pit of Hit Points, and is particularly useful in low numbers of Deep Hydras. Its six-headed attack once again means it could potentially deal 84 damage, though due to its size, it is unlikely that it will be able to attack more than 3 other units. The Deep Hydra makes an excellent garrison unit - unless you can find spells to maximise its damage output.	Walker 15 15 9 - 14 7 5 125 0 0

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Dungeon - Level 5 Upgrade Foul Hydra
Due to the fact that these hydras fed on giant acid spiders that dwell in the caves, their blood has undergone major transformations. A relatively small surface wound will cause it to boil and send a fountain of corrosive acid spurting forth. Thus, once wounded, the hydra may use its own blood to inflict harm on those who were impudent enough to attack it.
Large CreatureThis creature is bigger than others and occupies four squares on the field.This creature takes 2x2 squares on the battlefield.. Acid BloodBeing attacked, this creature splashes out some acid, covering four tiles from the direction of the attack and delivering 25 percent of normal damage to the enemies.The acid damage is physical (it is calculated like the Hydra's normal attack against the target).. EnragedThis creature's Attack increases during combat when any stack of friendly units dies (except resurrected creatures or creatures summoned on battlefield by magic).The increase is proportional to the killed stack relative power in the army.. No Enemy RetaliationEnemies never retaliate after melee attacks by creatures with this ability.. Six-headed attackCreature attacks all adjacent tiles simultaneously, causing damage to all enemy creatures positioned there.. 861333		800 3
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		Walker 15 14 9 - 12 8 5 125 0 0

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Dungeon - Level 6 Shadow Witch
The Shadow Witches are priestesses of Malassa They use their whips in close combat, but are far deadlier with their spells of dark magic.
ShooterThis creature can inflict damage remotely. When distance to target is longer than half the arena, the target suffers only half the normal damage. Shooter cannot use ranged attack when blocked by enemy creature. If there's no Ammo Cart in the army, the number of shots is limited by available ammo.. CasterThis creature can use a set of magical spells similar to those cast by heroes. Mana reserve is limited but always set to maximum at the beginning of combat. Spellpower depends on the number of creatures (activated ability).. 1362193 SpellBook Slow (4 Mana) Makes target enemy stack take fewer actions in combat. Vulnerability (5 Mana) Destroys armor of target enemy stack, reducing its defense. Can be cast several times o... Righteous Might (6 Mana) Affected creature is filled with rage and a lust for blood, it gains bonus to attack.		1400 2
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	The Shadow Witch's strength outdoubtedly lies in its ability to attack from range - with either spells or a ranged attack. Hence, their statistics aren't at all spectacular, faltering in Speed, Hit Points and attack and defense ratings especially. Its 4 shots are hardly sufficient, either, but Dungeon are desperately in need of such a ranged attacker.	Caster/Shooter 18 18 17 - 24 10 4 80 11 4

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Dungeon - Level 6 Upgrade Shadow Matriarch
The Shadow Matriarchs are the ruling elite of the Dark Elf armies. If pressed into close combat they use whips as weapons, but prefer to rely on their much more potent magics. The Matriarchs have more spells at their disposal than the Witches.
ShooterThis creature can inflict damage remotely. When distance to target is longer than half the arena, the target suffers only half the normal damage. Shooter cannot use ranged attack when blocked by enemy creature. If there's no Ammo Cart in the army, the number of shots is limited by available ammo.. CasterThis creature can use a set of magical spells similar to those cast by heroes. Mana reserve is limited but always set to maximum at the beginning of combat. Spellpower depends on the number of creatures (activated ability).. Whip StrikeThere's a certain chance that during a melee attack this creature will use one of the following spells, in addition to inflicting regular damage: Slow, Weakness or Frenzy. (The spell does not work on undead, elemental and mechanical units.)The spell is cast with spell power 3.. 1552537 SpellBook Slow (4 Mana) Makes target enemy stack take fewer actions in combat. Vulnerability (5 Mana) Destroys armor of target enemy stack, reducing its defense. Can be cast several times o... Confusion (9 Mana) Makes creatures in target enemy stack forget what they are doing on a battlefield. Some... Righteous Might (6 Mana) Affected creature is filled with rage and a lust for blood, it gains bonus to attack.		1700 2
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	The Shadow Matriarch is a small but all-around solid improvement from the Shadow Witch. All statistics have risen, but still low for a level 6 standard, aside from damage which is satisfactory. Its spells, while not particularly powerful, are sufficient when its shots are extinguished.	Caster/Shooter 20 20 17 - 27 10 4 90 14 4

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Dungeon - Level 6 Upgrade Shadow Mistress
Dark elves are, without exception, captivated by the beauty of the Shadow Mistresses, but few would ever risk any kind of liaison. They know that to do so can have fatal consequences, as these Priestesses are armed with fire whips, and they do not just use them in battle.
CasterThis creature can use a set of magical spells similar to those cast by heroes. Mana reserve is limited but always set to maximum at the beginning of combat. Spellpower depends on the number of creatures (activated ability).. Whip StrikeThere's a certain chance that during a melee attack this creature will use one of the following spells, in addition to inflicting regular damage: Slow, Weakness or Frenzy. (The spell does not work on undead, elemental and mechanical units.)The spell is cast with spell power 3.. InvisibilityOnce per combat, this creature can become invisible to the enemy for 3 turns. If the creature attacks anyone, ~~has its path blocked by enemy units~~ or stops on a tile adjacent to a hostile stack it will be disclosed. If an enemy movement is blocked by an invisible unit, the enemy stops and performs a melee attack. Enemies do not retaliate to the attacks of invisible creatures. No enemy spells or effects (except area ones) will affect an invisible creature (activated ability).. 1562622 SpellBook Slow (4 Mana) Makes target enemy stack take fewer actions in combat. Vulnerability (5 Mana) Destroys armor of target enemy stack, reducing its defense. Can be cast several times o... Confusion (9 Mana) Makes creatures in target enemy stack forget what they are doing on a battlefield. Some... Righteous Might (6 Mana) Affected creature is filled with rage and a lust for blood, it gains bonus to attack.		1700 2
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		Caster 20 20 20 - 30 11 5 100 14 0

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Dungeon - Level 7 Shadow Dragon
Shadow dragons live deep in the massive caverns of the far underground. Worshipped by Dark Elf society as avatars of their Great Mother, they tolerate their worshippers and occasionally ally with them. Even a single dragon is a terrifying opponent, its breath a burst of negative energy that can lay waste to even the toughest enemies.
Large CreatureThis creature is bigger than others and occupies four squares on the field.This creature takes 2x2 squares on the battlefield.. FlyerThis creature can move on to any free tile on the battlefield during its turn, regardless of the obstacles in the way.. Fire BreathDuring attack, creature damages not only the target but any other unit positioned directly behind it.. 2695234		3000 1 1
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	While Attack and Defense ratings are quite poor, the Shadow Dragon shines in all other areas, particularly damage and speed. Its fire breath ability has returned, again wreaking havoc on tightly packed formations. It does not have magical immunity like its Black cousin, so make use of this and cast as many beneficial spells as possible.	Flyer 25 24 45 - 70 10 9 200 0 0

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Dungeon - Level 7 Upgrade Black Dragon
Black Dragons are the older, more powerful siblings of the Shadow Dragons. In addition to the skills their lesser brethren possess, Black Dragons are stronger and completely immune to magic.
Large CreatureThis creature is bigger than others and occupies four squares on the field.This creature takes 2x2 squares on the battlefield.. FlyerThis creature can move on to any free tile on the battlefield during its turn, regardless of the obstacles in the way.. Immune to MagicCreature is immune to all magical impact (including friendly spells).. Fire BreathDuring attack, creature damages not only the target but any other unit positioned directly behind it.. 3536443		3700 2 1
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	The ominous Black Dragon has returned, and it is once again a destructive force on the battlefield. It deals the highest damage of any creature, has excellent attack and defense ratings, blazing speed, great Hit Points. The only slightly mediocre element is its initiative, at a 'lowly' 10. Its magical immunity makes the Black Dragon very difficult to defeat, seeing as there is no creature that can even stand up to its physical prowess.	Flyer 30 30 45 - 70 10 9 240 0 0

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Dungeon - Level 7 Upgrade Red Dragon
Only a madman would consent to do battle with a red dragon. When a dragon swoops down from the skies to attack its enemy, everything in its path is obliterated by fire, and there is no escaping the merciless wrath of its flames. Indeed there is not a warrior who can feel safe when a dragon appears on the scene.
Large CreatureThis creature is bigger than others and occupies four squares on the field.This creature takes 2x2 squares on the battlefield.. FlyerThis creature can move on to any free tile on the battlefield during its turn, regardless of the obstacles in the way.. Fire BreathDuring attack, creature damages not only the target but any other unit positioned directly behind it.. IncinerateThis creature can fly up to attack the enemy on an adjacent tile, delivering 50 percent greater damage and suffering no retaliation.. 3496389		3700 2 1
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		Flyer 30 30 45 - 60 11 9 235 0 0

Dungeon Analysis (by ThE_HyDrA)

Walker: 8
Shooter: 4
Flyer: 2
Spellcaster/-: 2

Total Orientation: The Dungeon is not as balanced as some other towns, but contains all the vital pre-requisites for a successful town. Its main problem is its lack of flyers, and, to some extent, mid-level shooters. It has numerous walkers that are fast, with the exception of the Hydra and the Minotaur. The Dungeon possesses magical prowess in the the Shadow Witch and the Black Dragon. Varied strategies could be employed by the Dungeon to overcome its enemy - it does not lend itself to one in particular.

This information comes from the Heroes V release version (v3.0).

Thanks to Lord_Crusader, Labyrinth, GenieLord and Elvin for in-game screenshots.
Thanks to sfidanza for the work on this page.
Thanks to ThE_HyDrA for creating and looking after the Heroes 5 section of Age of Heroes!

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