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'''Efreet and Efreet Sultans''' are the level 6 creatures of [[Inferno]]. They are recruited from the [[Fire Lake]]. ''(Note that efreeti is singular while efreet is the plural form.)'' | '''Efreet and Efreet Sultans''' are the level 6 creatures of [[Inferno]]. They are recruited from the [[Fire Lake]]. ''(Note that efreeti is singular while efreet is the plural form.)'' | ||
''"Efreet and efreet sultans are recruited into [[Inferno]] forces from the [[Plane of Fire|realm of fire magic]], and are, consequently, [[Immunity|immune]] to [[School of Fire Magic|Fire School]] [[spell]] | ''"Efreet and efreet sultans are recruited into [[Inferno]] forces from the [[Plane of Fire|realm of fire magic]], and are, consequently, [[Immunity|immune]] to [[School of Fire Magic|Fire School]] [[spell|spells]]. They are natural enemies of [[Genie and Master Genie|genies]] and do [[Hate|150% damage against]] them."{{-}}<sup>[[Restoration of Erathia Manual Page 98|RoE manual]]''</sup> | ||
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== Dwellings & Portraits == | |||
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| dwelling = Fire Lake | |||
| creature1 = Efreeti | |||
| creature2 = Efreet Sultan | |||
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== Heroes with a [[Specialty#Creature_specialties|specialty]] == | |||
* {{H|Rashka|Demoniac}} | |||
== Special Abilities == | == Special Abilities == | ||
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=== Natural Fire Shield === | === Natural Fire Shield === | ||
In addition, efreet sultans have a natural [[Fire Shield]] at Basic level (which reflects 20% of the damage taken back to the attacker in [[melee]] combat). The [[Orb of Tempestuous Fire]] increases the effect of the ability by 50% | In addition, efreet sultans have a natural [[Fire Shield]] at Basic level (which reflects 20% of the damage taken back to the attacker in [[melee]] combat). The [[Orb of Tempestuous Fire]] increases the effect of the ability by 50%, to 30% of total damage reflection (removed in HotA{{-wh}}). | ||
The fire shield does not reduce the damage taken by efreet sultans. The amount of damage reflected back to the attacker is defined the moment an attacker inflicts it. Even if the attack kills the efreet stack, the shield still causes damage to the attacker, but damage in excess of what was required to kill the stack is not counted when calculating the damage the fire shield does. | The fire shield does not reduce the damage taken by efreet sultans. The amount of damage reflected back to the attacker is defined the moment an attacker inflicts it. Even if the attack kills the efreet stack, the shield still causes damage to the attacker, but damage in excess of what was required to kill the stack is not counted when calculating the damage the fire shield does. | ||
Also, creatures with the ability to evade enemy [[retaliation]] | Also, creatures with the ability to evade enemy [[retaliation|retaliations]] (e.g. [[vampire lord|vampire lords]]) suffer from the fire shield. The only way for creatures to attack efreet sultans without being affected by the shield is to use a [[ranged attack]]. | ||
[[Protection from Fire]] effectively reduces damage from fire shield when attacking efreet sultans. | [[Protection from Fire]] effectively reduces damage from fire shield when attacking efreet sultans. | ||
[[Clone]] | [[Clone|Clones]] of efreet sultans do not have the ability. | ||
You can cast [[fire shield]] on efreet sultans, but the stack won't have two fire shields as a result. Only the better fire shield will be used. That means only advanced or expert fire shield will improve the shield. | You can cast [[fire shield]] on efreet sultans, but the stack won't have two fire shields as a result. Only the better fire shield will be used. That means only advanced or expert fire shield will improve the shield. | ||
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Creatures immune to the fire shield ability: | Creatures immune to the fire shield ability: | ||
{{immune|fire=1}} | {{immune|fire=1}} | ||
== {{hota}} == | == {{hota}} == | ||
* Efreet sultan's [[AI Value]] was increased to 2343. | * Efreet sultan's [[AI Value]] was increased to 2343. | ||
== Sounds == | |||
{{CreatureSounds|Efreeti}} | |||
{{CreatureSounds|Efreet Sultan|ranged=y}} | |||
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== Gallery == | |||
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George-almond-efreet.jpg| Sketch by [[George Almond]] | |||
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Although efreet are immune to fire magic, they are not unaffected by fire-based creature attacks. For example [[magog]] | Although efreet are immune to fire magic, they are not unaffected by fire-based creature attacks. For example [[magog|magogs]]' fireball attack or [[dragon|dragons]]' breath attacks are not considered to be magical and therefore they do harm efreet. ''(In {{hota}} efreet are vulnerable only to the central hex of [[magog]]'s attack){{-wh}}.'' | ||
Efreet are among the game's most dangerous creatures. Whereas they can be [[slow]] | Efreet are among the game's most dangerous creatures. Whereas they can be [[slow|slowed]] to be targeted by [[ranged attackers]], they are formidable offensive units. Being able to fly at a relatively high speed, in addition to the devastating fire shield and immunity to [[Blind]] makes these some of the most fearsome 6th level creatures in Heroes III. Efreet are extremely useful for sieging towns. Their rivalry against [[genie|genies]] is in fact an advantage as efreet are on a higher level than genies, and therefore stronger and faster. | ||
'''Tip:''' If your hero has slow, it should be utilized against efreet. Past that, you should try and soften or kill them with [[direct damage spells]] or ranged attackers, because the fire shield can inflict heavy losses, especially to [[creature stacks]] far stronger. Beware of situations in which the enemy is defeated by killing a stack of efreet sultans, but fire shield kills some of your troops, and you can't resurrect/animate them. It may even cause a draw if you lose your entire army as well. | '''Tip:''' If your hero has slow, it should be utilized against efreet. Past that, you should try and soften or kill them with [[direct damage spells]] or ranged attackers, because the fire shield can inflict heavy losses, especially to [[creature stacks]] far stronger. Beware of situations in which the enemy is defeated by killing a stack of efreet sultans, but fire shield kills some of your troops, and you can't resurrect/animate them. It may even cause a draw if you lose your entire army as well. | ||
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Efreet and Efreet Sultans are the level 6 creatures of Inferno. They are recruited from the Fire Lake. (Note that efreeti is singular while efreet is the plural form.)
"Efreet and efreet sultans are recruited into Inferno forces from the realm of fire magic, and are, consequently, immune to Fire School spells. They are natural enemies of genies and do 150% damage against them." RoE manual
Dwellings & Portraits[edit | hide | hide all]
Heroes with a specialty[edit | hide]
Special Abilities[edit | hide]
Fire Magic immunity[edit | hide]
As beings from the realm of fire magic, both efreet and efreet sultans are immune to all fire school spells.
Hates Genies[edit | hide]
They also both hate genies as well as master genies.
Natural Fire Shield[edit | hide]
In addition, efreet sultans have a natural Fire Shield at Basic level (which reflects 20% of the damage taken back to the attacker in melee combat). The Orb of Tempestuous Fire increases the effect of the ability by 50%, to 30% of total damage reflection (removed in HotA ).
The fire shield does not reduce the damage taken by efreet sultans. The amount of damage reflected back to the attacker is defined the moment an attacker inflicts it. Even if the attack kills the efreet stack, the shield still causes damage to the attacker, but damage in excess of what was required to kill the stack is not counted when calculating the damage the fire shield does.
Also, creatures with the ability to evade enemy retaliations (e.g. vampire lords) suffer from the fire shield. The only way for creatures to attack efreet sultans without being affected by the shield is to use a ranged attack.
Protection from Fire effectively reduces damage from fire shield when attacking efreet sultans.
Clones of efreet sultans do not have the ability.
You can cast fire shield on efreet sultans, but the stack won't have two fire shields as a result. Only the better fire shield will be used. That means only advanced or expert fire shield will improve the shield.
Creatures immune to the fire shield ability:
Horn of the Abyss[edit | hide]
- Efreet sultan's AI Value was increased to 2343.
Sounds[edit | hide]
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Note: Clicking the icons will play the corresponding sound. Volume control in left side panel.
Gallery[edit | hide]
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Sketch by George Almond
User Commentary
Although efreet are immune to fire magic, they are not unaffected by fire-based creature attacks. For example magogs' fireball attack or dragons' breath attacks are not considered to be magical and therefore they do harm efreet. (In Horn of the Abyss efreet are vulnerable only to the central hex of magog's attack) .
Efreet are among the game's most dangerous creatures. Whereas they can be slowed to be targeted by ranged attackers, they are formidable offensive units. Being able to fly at a relatively high speed, in addition to the devastating fire shield and immunity to Blind makes these some of the most fearsome 6th level creatures in Heroes III. Efreet are extremely useful for sieging towns. Their rivalry against genies is in fact an advantage as efreet are on a higher level than genies, and therefore stronger and faster.
Tip: If your hero has slow, it should be utilized against efreet. Past that, you should try and soften or kill them with direct damage spells or ranged attackers, because the fire shield can inflict heavy losses, especially to creature stacks far stronger. Beware of situations in which the enemy is defeated by killing a stack of efreet sultans, but fire shield kills some of your troops, and you can't resurrect/animate them. It may even cause a draw if you lose your entire army as well.