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'''Firebirds and Phoenixes''' are the level 7 [[creature|creatures]] of [[Conflux]]. They are recruited from the [[Pyre (creature dwelling)|Pyre]]. Building the [[Vault of Ashes]]{{-wh}} increases '''Firebird and Phoenix''' growth by 1 per week. | |||
'''Firebirds and Phoenixes''' are level 7 [[creature]] | |||
''"Firebirds are worldly manifestations of creatures from the elemental plane of fire. These magnificent beasts are as quick as fire itself and immune to spells of the same nature. Phoenixes, the more powerful incarnation of the Firebird, can resurrect some of its number from the ashes of its own demise."{{-}}<sup>[[Armageddon's Blade Manual Page 17|AB manual]]''</sup> | ''"Firebirds are worldly manifestations of creatures from the elemental plane of fire. These magnificent beasts are as quick as fire itself and immune to spells of the same nature. Phoenixes, the more powerful incarnation of the Firebird, can resurrect some of its number from the ashes of its own demise."{{-}}<sup>[[Armageddon's Blade Manual Page 17|AB manual]]''</sup> | ||
''"Taken from this plane of existence into the [[Plane of Fire|Realm of Fire]] the Phoenix has once again risen from the ashes to rule again. As the most powerful creature of the Conflux town the Phoenix serves the [[Great Conflux|Lords of Fire]] in order to rid the world of the Demons. Now able to withstand the elemental flames the Phoenix is a more powerful and dangerous opponent to the forces of evil."{{-}}<sup>[https://web.archive.org/web/20030807112728/http://www.3do.com:80/products/pc/heroes3/expansion/units/exp_pheonix.html Armageddon's Blade website description]''</sup> | |||
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== Dwellings & Portraits == | |||
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| dwelling = Pyre | |||
| creature1 = Firebird | |||
| creature2 = Phoenix | |||
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== Heroes with a [[Specialty#Creature specialties|specialty]] == | |||
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== Special Ability: Rebirth == | |||
'''Rebirth''' is a [[special ability]] of Phoenixes. It causes part of them to "rise from the ashes" if the whole stack is killed. The effect is similar to [[Resurrection]] spell, and it is permanent. The ability works only once per combat per stack. | |||
The number of Phoenixes reborn is equal to the number of phoenixes in the initial stack, divided by 5. Each of the remaining phoenixes has a 20% chance to be reborn. Thus, a stack of 5 phoenixes will always rebirth one, but a stack of 4 phoenixes has 41% chance to rebirth one Phoenix, 15.4% chance to rebirth 2, 2.6% to rebirth 3 and 0.2% to rebirth all 4 Phoenixes. | |||
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* [[ | * Firebird's cost 1500 {{g}} [[File:ArrowL-R.gif]] 2000 {{g}} | ||
* | * Phoenix's cost 2000 {{g}} [[File:ArrowL-R.gif]] 3000 {{g}}. | ||
* Phoenixes are vulnerable only to the central hex of [[Magog]]'s attack. | * Phoenixes are vulnerable only to the central hex of [[Magog]]'s attack. | ||
== Sounds == | |||
{{CreatureSounds|Firebird}} | |||
{{CreatureSounds|Phoenix}} | |||
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== Gallery == | |||
<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights=200px> | |||
Phoenix08.jpg| Phoenix<br>(AB manual p17) | |||
Phoenix render.jpg | |||
AB CD-Heroes3-DATA-Heroes3 vid-H3ABab6-smk-H3ABab6.webm|Phoenix<br>([[A Blade in the Back]]{{-wa}} prologue) | |||
</gallery> | |||
{{user commentary| | {{user commentary| | ||
Although Firebirds and Phoenixes are immune to fire magic, they are not unaffected by fire-based creature attacks. For example [[Magog]] | '''Beware of breath attack which may kill your own troops as well.''' | ||
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Although Firebirds and Phoenixes 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 Firebirds and Phoenixes. In the original game, they are considered to be one of the most overpowered level 7 unit because of their double growth, speed and specialty. They are useful for [[Dragogeddon]], as they're immune to [[Armageddon]] (''note that in {{hota}}{{-wh}}, only Phoenixes are immune to it, therefore in HotA Firebirds are useless for Dragogeddon''). | |||
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Though Phoenixes are not the strongest tier 7 creature, their main strength lies in their incredible speed. They are easily the fastest unit in the game and can cover the span of an entire battlefield with one movement. Even in low numbers, they are extremely handy in the ranks of a hero wielding powerful Expert spells like [[Slow]], [[Haste]] or [[Prayer]]. An army containing Phoenixes is next to guaranteed to strike first, unless the foe has multiple speed-boosting artifacts like [[Cape of Velocity]] and/or is [[Sir Mullich]]. This gives the Phoenix controller the ability to immediately buff their entire army or cripple the opponent's. | Though Phoenixes are not the strongest tier 7 creature, their main strength lies in their incredible speed. They are easily the fastest unit in the game and can cover the span of an entire battlefield with one movement. Even in low numbers, they are extremely handy in the ranks of a hero wielding powerful Expert spells like [[Slow]], [[Haste]] or [[Prayer]]. An army containing Phoenixes is next to guaranteed to strike first, unless the foe has multiple speed-boosting artifacts like [[Cape of Velocity]] and/or is [[Sir Mullich]]. This gives the Phoenix controller the ability to immediately buff their entire army or cripple the opponent's. | ||
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The Phoenixes' ability to resurrect themselves, although it only works on a very small number of creatures compared to the original stack size, can be quite annoying for an opponent. For instance, it can make it harder to get rid of a stack of phoenixes forcing a shooter into melee, or to kill all of a weaker hero's army before they retreat or surrender with their artifacts. | The Phoenixes' ability to resurrect themselves, although it only works on a very small number of creatures compared to the original stack size, can be quite annoying for an opponent. For instance, it can make it harder to get rid of a stack of phoenixes forcing a shooter into melee, or to kill all of a weaker hero's army before they retreat or surrender with their artifacts. | ||
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* [[Comparison of Level 7 Creatures]] | * [[Comparison of Level 7 Creatures]] | ||
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Firebirds and Phoenixes are the level 7 creatures of Conflux. They are recruited from the Pyre. Building the Vault of Ashes increases Firebird and Phoenix growth by 1 per week.
"Firebirds are worldly manifestations of creatures from the elemental plane of fire. These magnificent beasts are as quick as fire itself and immune to spells of the same nature. Phoenixes, the more powerful incarnation of the Firebird, can resurrect some of its number from the ashes of its own demise." AB manual
"Taken from this plane of existence into the Realm of Fire the Phoenix has once again risen from the ashes to rule again. As the most powerful creature of the Conflux town the Phoenix serves the Lords of Fire in order to rid the world of the Demons. Now able to withstand the elemental flames the Phoenix is a more powerful and dangerous opponent to the forces of evil." Armageddon's Blade website description
Dwellings & Portraits[edit | hide | hide all]
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Heroes with a specialty[edit | hide]
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Special Ability: Rebirth[edit | hide]
Rebirth is a special ability of Phoenixes. It causes part of them to "rise from the ashes" if the whole stack is killed. The effect is similar to Resurrection spell, and it is permanent. The ability works only once per combat per stack.
The number of Phoenixes reborn is equal to the number of phoenixes in the initial stack, divided by 5. Each of the remaining phoenixes has a 20% chance to be reborn. Thus, a stack of 5 phoenixes will always rebirth one, but a stack of 4 phoenixes has 41% chance to rebirth one Phoenix, 15.4% chance to rebirth 2, 2.6% to rebirth 3 and 0.2% to rebirth all 4 Phoenixes.
Horn of the Abyss[edit | hide]
- Firebird's cost 1500
2000 - Phoenix's cost 2000 3000 .
- Phoenixes are vulnerable only to the central hex of Magog's attack.
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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User Commentary
Beware of breath attack which may kill your own troops as well.
Although Firebirds and Phoenixes 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 Firebirds and Phoenixes. In the original game, they are considered to be one of the most overpowered level 7 unit because of their double growth, speed and specialty. They are useful for Dragogeddon, as they're immune to Armageddon (note that in Horn of the Abyss , only Phoenixes are immune to it, therefore in HotA Firebirds are useless for Dragogeddon).
Though Phoenixes are not the strongest tier 7 creature, their main strength lies in their incredible speed. They are easily the fastest unit in the game and can cover the span of an entire battlefield with one movement. Even in low numbers, they are extremely handy in the ranks of a hero wielding powerful Expert spells like Slow, Haste or Prayer. An army containing Phoenixes is next to guaranteed to strike first, unless the foe has multiple speed-boosting artifacts like Cape of Velocity and/or is Sir Mullich. This gives the Phoenix controller the ability to immediately buff their entire army or cripple the opponent's.
The Phoenixes' ability to resurrect themselves, although it only works on a very small number of creatures compared to the original stack size, can be quite annoying for an opponent. For instance, it can make it harder to get rid of a stack of phoenixes forcing a shooter into melee, or to kill all of a weaker hero's army before they retreat or surrender with their artifacts.
They are creatures summoned from the Elemental Plane of Fire.