Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era Overhauls Damage Formula And Upgrades AI

A major balance update for Olden Era recalculates damage from Attack and Defense, strengthens Global Map AI opponents, reworks artifacts, and introduces neutral creatures.

What changed

• Reworked the core calculation formula for damage derived from Attack and Defense stats.
• Upgraded AI behavior and strategic aggression across the Global Map.
• Rebalanced creature skills, artifacts, and alternative unit upgrades across all factions.
• Introduced two new neutral creatures to strategic encounter tables.

Damage Formula and Stat Scaling

• The revised damage formula adjusts the combat influence of Attack and Defense attributes during engagements.
• Alternative unit upgrades have been rebalanced across all factions to improve tactical parity.

Strategic AI and Neutral Units

• Artificial intelligence opponents exhibit increased aggression and tactical efficiency on the Global Map.
• Two new neutral creatures expand exploration encounters and battlefield recruitment possibilities.
• The update follows community testing feedback gathered from the recent beta cycle.