Heroes of Might and Magic III - HD Edition is DotEmu's 2015 remaster of the 1999 turn-based strategy classic, released on 29 January 2015. Read the contents before you buy, because this is the base game only. It carries the 7 Restoration of Erathia campaigns, around 50 skirmish maps, a map editor, local multiplayer and a Steamworks online lobby. It does not include Armageddon's Blade, it does not include Shadow of Death, and it has no random map generator, because the generator shipped with Armageddon's Blade rather than with the original release. That also means eight town factions rather than nine: there is no Conflux. Players who want the generator, the Conflux and the combination artifacts generally buy the Complete edition on GOG instead.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your build's key combinations |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Long Live the Queen
Key resources: Carryover hero and artifacts into later campaigns, Castle fundamentals Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Gold Dragon upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Dungeons and Devils
Key resources: Steadwick, Inferno and Dungeon army experience Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Gold Dragon upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Spoils of War
Key resources: Fortress and Stronghold practice, artifacts carried into the later campaigns Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Gold Dragon upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Long Live the King
Key resources: Necromancy focused play, story bridge into Song for the Father Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Archangel max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Seeds of Discontent
Key resources: Campaign completion, several of the 13 Steam achievements Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Archangel max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Long Live the Queen to Dungeons and Devils)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Gold Dragon once accessible
Mid Game (Spoils of War)
- Push Gold Dragon to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Archangel
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Long Live the King to Seeds of Discontent)
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment: Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials: Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear: Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Spoils of War farming: This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early: Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- The HD Edition contains Restoration of Erathia only. No Armageddon's Blade, no Shadow of Death, no random map generator, and eight towns rather than nine because Conflux arrived with Armageddon's Blade.
- Farm Spoils of War during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build. Some classes farm faster in certain areas
More Heroes of Might and Magic III - HD Edition Guides
- Heroes of Might and Magic III - HD Edition Heroes of Might and Magic III - HD Edition Overview
- Heroes of Might and Magic III - HD Edition Best Builds
- Heroes of Might and Magic III - HD Edition Tier List
- Heroes of Might and Magic III - HD Edition Walkthrough
- Heroes of Might and Magic III - HD Edition Beginner's Guide
- Heroes of Might and Magic III - HD Edition Tips & Tricks
- Heroes of Might and Magic III - HD Edition Weapons Guide
- Heroes of Might and Magic III - HD Edition Combat Guide
- Heroes of Might and Magic III - HD Edition Boss Guide
- Heroes of Might and Magic III - HD Edition Maps & Locations
- Heroes of Might and Magic III - HD Edition Classes & Characters
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