Age of Wonders III

Hero Builds

Theocrat "Holy Martyr"

Strategy: Group with ~3 healers and a powerful melee unit (ideally with Tireless and Strong Will). At the beginning of the battle, use Absorb Pain on your champion (as well as any other protective buffs). Send your champion into battle, leaving the theocrat, and healers, in the backfield. As the champion takes damage, it will be redirected to the martyr (and reduced by 35%). Heal the theocrat as necessary. Maximizing your martyr's HP and reducing incoming damage to your champion is key. Avoid allowing your champion to be surrounded as it often results in unmanagable damage.

Progression
Level Ability Cost Remaining
1 Devout, +2 Resistance 0 0
2 Bestow Iron Heart 4 1
3 Touch of Faith, Chaplain 6 0
4
5
6
7 Absorb Pain, Healing Convert 12
8
9
10
11 Divine Justicars 10
12
13
Equipment
Slot Name Effect(s) Cost
Head
Chest "Cerimonial Robe" [Item Forge] +10 Hit Points 26 gold, 104 mana
Boots
Weapon
Shield
Accessory Jack's Gift +10 Hit Points Common
Accessory
Mount Dire Bear +5 Hit Points, Devastating Charge, Bloodthirsty, Inflict Bleeding Wounds Legendary
Other "Picnic Basket" [Item Forge] Nourishing Meal 33 gold, 130 mana
Other
Other
Other