: Battles take place on a grid-based board. A major addition in this installment is the flanking mechanic , where attacking an enemy from the side or rear deals significantly more damage.
: Undead legions that use Necromancy to raise fallen foes as new troops. Heroes of Might and Magic VII
The game follows the classic three-pillar structure of the series: . : Battles take place on a grid-based board
: Run-wielding dwarves introduced in the Trial by Fire expansion. Development and Current Status Might and Magic Heroes VII PC Review Heroes of Might and Magic VII
: Heroes develop via a Skill Wheel , where players spend experience points to specialize in Might or Magic classes across hundreds of different abilities.
The game features seven distinct factions, each with unique units and racial abilities: