2 February 2007

By: Alexandra Dogaru, Editor, Gaming Reviews (PC)
Heroes of Might and Magic V: Hammers of Fate List of Cheats (PC)
All time TBS hero is back in action.
Heroes of Might and Magic is one of the most renowned and beloved series for every turn-based strategy gamer there is. The top of the peak was reached with the almost legendary Heroes of Might and Magic III. This was for many years the defining title for this genre. Although HOMM IV was not so enthusiastically greeted, it was the corner stone that allowed the series to take its decisive step to the 3D realms and opened a new path for this series. HOMM V came to follow the path of HOMM III and carry on its legacy while also trying to sweep off the traces of the painful criticism that its predecessor received. Ubisoft proved that they can learn from their mistakes and managed to get themselves quickly over the harsh disappointment that came with the forth title. Heroes of Might and Magic V reverted to the main HOMM III basics and managed to save the day. Now the series is back in the good graces of TBS fans everywhere. To celebrate the success, the first Heroes V expansion pack came out on the market. It bore the name Hammers of Fate and brought a brand new set of 3 campaigns each consisting of 5 missions (in addition to the original 6 campaigns of 5 missions each) and introduced the hammer wielding faction of the Dwarves. The expansion also brought a very happy smile on the fans' faces by introducing new neutral monsters, new map content and artifacts along with the highly expected Random Map Generator. Just to be sure not to fail again, the developers included a brand new type of magic too - runic magic that bases on the use of resources rather than mana points. For all you Heroes players here are some cheats to get you through the campaigns more quickly. Be sure to get the latest patches (and if you haven't seen the expansion yet, take a look at this trailer). First of all, in order to use cheat codes, you must first enable the cheat console. To do that for all game profiles, locate the autoexec_a1.cfg file in your [game folder]-profiles directory. Open this file with Notepad and add the following line as the last line in the file: setvar dev_console_password = schwinge-des-todes All you have to do now to use a cheat code is to press "`" while in game to bring up the console and enter the following: add_all_spells - gives all spells to the currently selected hero. add_gold # - sets current gold to # and zeroes out other resources. add_money # - sets all resources except gold to # and sets gold to # multiplied by 1000. clear_money - sets all your resources to zero (I really don't know why anybody would want to do that). set_hero_luck_morale x y sets luck to the value of x and morale to the value of y for current hero. add_exp # - adds # of experience to currently selected hero. show_player_money # - outputs resource quantities of specified player into console allowing you to do a little spying. show_hero_mp shows detailed movement point stats for currently selected hero add_army town nTownID, bUpgrade - will fill all hero army slots with 10 creatures of town id specified (the second parameter - bUpgrade - is 1 if you want upgraded creatures or 0 if you don't) Town IDs: HEAVEN = 0PRESERVE = 1ACADEMY = 2DUNGEON = 3NECRO = 4INFERNO = 5 @Win() - wins you the mission. @Loose() - loses the mission for you (I am once again confused about the purpose). add_skill NAME or ID - add skills, perks or abilities. You can use either the name (without the prefix) or ID number. SKILLS: LOGISTICS = 1 WAR_MACHINES = 2LEARNING = 3LEADERSHIP = 4LUCK = 5OFFENCE = 6DEFENCE = 7SORCERY = 8DESTRUCTIVE_MAGIC = 9DARK_MAGIC = 10LIGHT_MAGIC = 11 SUMMONING_MAGIC = 12TRAINING = 13GATING = 14NECROMANCY = 15AVENGER = 16ARTIFICIER = 17INVOCATION = 18 PERKS: PATHFINDING = 19SCOUTING = 20 NAVIGATION = 21FIRST_AID = 22BALLISTA = 23CATAPULT = 24INTELLIGENCE = 25 SCHOLAR = 26EAGLE_EYE = 27RECRUITMENT = 28ESTATES = 29DIPLOMACY = 30 RESISTANCE = 31LUCKY_STRIKE = 32FORTUNATE_ADVENTURER = 33TACTICS =

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34ARCHERY = 35FRENZY = 36PROTECTION = 37EVASION = 38TOUGHNESS = 39 MYSTICISM = 40WISDOM = 41ARCANE_TRAINING = 42MASTER_OF_ICE = 43 MASTER_OF_FIRE = 44MASTER_OF_LIGHTNINGS = 45MASTER_OF_CURSES = 46 MASTER_OF_MIND = 47MASTER_OF_SICKNESS = 48MASTER_OF_BLESSING = 49 MASTER_OF_ABJURATION = 50MASTER_OF_WRATH = 51MASTER_OF_QUAKES = 52MASTER_OF_CREATURES = 53MASTER_OF_ANIMATION = 54HOLY_CHARGE = 55 PRAYER = 56EXPERT_TRAINER = 57CONSUME_CORPSE = 58DEMONIC_FIRE = 59 DEMONIC_STRIKE = 60RAISE_ARCHERS = 61NO_REST_FOR_THE_WICKED = 62 DEATH_SCREAM = 63MULTISHOT = 64SNIPE_DEAD = 65IMBUE_ARROW = 66 MAGIC_BOND = 67MELT_ARTIFACT = 68MAGIC_MIRROR = 69EMPOWERED_SPELLS = 70DARK_RITUAL = 71ELEMENTAL_VISION = 72 FEATS: Knight feat - ROAD_HOME = 73Knight feat - TRIPLE_BALLISTA = 74Knight feat - ENCOURAGE = 75Knight feat RETRIBUTION = 76Knight feat - HOLD_GROUND = 77Knight feat - GUARDIAN_ANGEL = 78Knight feat - STUDENT_AWARD = 79Knight feat - GRAIL_VISION = 80Knight feat CASTER_CERTIFICATE = 81Knight feat - ANCIENT_SMITHY = 82Knight feat - PARIAH = 83Knight feat - ELEMENTAL_BALANCE = 84Knight feat - ABSOLUTE_CHARGE = 85 Demon feat - QUICK_GATING = 86Demon feat - MASTER_OF_SECRETS = 87Demon feat - TRIPLE_CATAPULT = 88Demon feat - GATING_MASTERY = 89Demon feat CRITICAL_GATING = 90Demon feat - CRITICAL_STRIKE = 91Demon feat DEMONIC_RETALIATION = 92Demon feat - EXPLODING_CORPSES = 93Demon feat DEMONIC_FLAME = 94Demon feat - WEAKENING_STRIKE = 95Demon feat FIRE_PROTECTION = 96Demon feat - FIRE_AFFINITY = 97Demon feat ABSOLUTE_GATING = 98Necromancer feat - DEATH_TREAD = 99Necromancer feat LAST_AID = 100Necromancer feat - LORD_OF_UNDEAD = 101Necromancer feat HERALD_OF_DEATH = 102Necromancer feat - DEAD_LUCK = 103Necromancer feat CHILLING_STEEL = 104Necromancer feat - CHILLING_BONES = 105Necromancer feat SPELLPROOF_BONES = 106Necromancer feat - DEADLY_COLD = 107Necromancer feat - SPIRIT_LINK = 108Necromancer feat - TWILIGHT = 109Necromancer feat HAUNT_MINE = 110Necromancer feat - ABSOLUTE_FEAR = 111Ranger feat DISGUISE_AND_RECKON = 112Ranger feat - IMBUE_BALLISTA = 113Ranger feat CUNNING_OF_THE_WOODS = 114Ranger feat - FOREST_GUARD_EMBLEM = 115 Ranger feat - ELVEN_LUCK = 116Ranger feat - FOREST_RAGE = 117Ranger feat LAST_STAND = 118Ranger feat - INSIGHTS = 119Ranger feat - SUN_FIRE = 120Ranger feat - SOIL_BURN = 121Ranger feat - STORM_WIND = 122Ranger feat - FOG_VEIL = 123 Ranger feat - ABSOLUTE_LUCK = 124Wizard feat - MARCH_OF_THE_MACHINES = 125 Wizard feat - REMOTE_CONTROL = 126Wizard feat - ACADEMY_AWARD = 127Wizard feat - ARTIFICIAL_GLORY = 128Wizard feat - SPOILS_OF_WAR = 129Wizard feat WILDFIRE = 130Wizard feat - SEAL_OF_PROTECTION = 131Wizard feat COUNTERSPELL = 132Wizard feat - MAGIC_CUSHION = 133Wizard feat SUPRESS_DARK = 134Wizard feat - SUPRESS_LIGHT = 135Wizard feat - UNSUMMON = 136Wizard feat - ABSOLUTE_WIZARDY = 137Warlock feat - TELEPORT_ASSAULT = 138Warlock feat - SHAKE_GROUND = 139Warlock feat - DARK_REVELATION = 140 Warlock feat - FAST_AND_FURIOUS = 141Warlock feat - LUCKY_SPELLS = 142Warlock feat - POWER_OF_HASTE = 143Warlock feat - POWER_OF_STONE = 144Warlock feat CHAOTIC_SPELLS = 145Warlock feat - SECRETS_OF_DESTRUCTION = 146Warlock feat - PAYBACK = 147Warlock feat - ELITE_CASTERS = 148Warlock feat ELEMENTAL_OVERKILL= 149Warlock feat - ABSOLUTE_CHAINS = 150

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31 August 2006

By: Tudor Stefanescu, Games Editor
Heroes of Might & Magic V: Hammers of Fate Expansion Announced
Ubisoft rushes the release for November
After the seemingly never-ending problems experienced with the former 3DO owner, the fifth installment for Heroes of Might & Magic brought about the much awaited franchise revitalization. Even so, redemption doesn't come cheap as the release was delayed right after the beta testing stage. The title saw moderate success but fans expected Nival Entertainment developers to put in the extra mile and polish the title even more. Thus it came as no surprise when Ubisoft today announced that Heroes of Might & Magic V: Hammers of Fate expansion pack is to be expected in November.Dwarves are presented as well as a new playable race to join the battlefield, raising the game's factions to seven. Hammers of Fate will also feature new spells, abilities, buildings, artifacts, single- and multiplayer maps, and a dwarven campaign with 15 new missions. As stated before, this is Nival's chance to tweak the game even more and balance out creature statistics and abilities, along with AI decisions and engine failures. There is one particular addition fans were expecting for a long time, one that always stuck with the franchise in its glorious days, namely a random map generator. Heroes of Might & Magic always had a strong multiplayer appeal, and now players can once more enjoy the vagaries of fate while adventuring in newly born territories.The complete feature list for Heroes of Might & Magic V: Hammers of Fate, as released by Nival Entertainment:￭ New faction: Introducing the brand-new Dwarves faction, made up of heroic warriors and rune magic adepts who stalk Ashan's deepest mountains and most hostile regions. ￭ A brand-new adventure: Featuring 15 new missions, new heroes, and improved cut-scenes, the new campaign will lead players even deeper into the dramatic events that began with Heroes of Might and Magic V. ￭ Extended game experience: Includes a wealth of new spells and abilities, 5 new single-player maps, 10 new multiplayer maps, new buildings, new artifacts, and new neutral creatures, Heroes of Might and Magic V: Hammers of Fate gives players the tools to develop new tactics, and further their game experience both online and offline. ￭ Improved mechanics and gameplay: Thanks to new features such as Caravans and a random map generator, players will enjoy unlimited replay ability and an even smoother gameplay experience. In addition, the simultaneous turn feature will speed up online games.
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