Firehounds may not be very strong, but they are extremely aggressive, and their three heads, each breathing flames, makes them worthy of the greatest fear and respect.OffBck
The firehound is the alternative upgrade of the hell hound, the third-level creature in Heroes of Might and Magic V.
Compared to the cerberus, the firehound deals 1 less damage and has 1 more defense, but its Fire Breath ability can let it reach through units to hit enemies behind it. This makes the firehound better at dealing with multiple enemies at once, but introduces the risk of friendly fire. Also, despite having 1 more defense, the firehound is still very fragile and should avoid exposing itself to enemy attacks whenever possible.
Abilities[]
- Demonic - This creature belongs to Inferno. The Chain shot (Succubus Mistress ability) does not affect it but it is vulnerable to Holy Word spell.
- Three-headed Attack - The creature can attack simultaneously all enemies standing on three adjactent cells.
- No Enemy Retaliation - Enemies never retaliate after melee attacks by creatures with this ability.
- Fire Breath - when the Firehound attacks, the creature behind the target takes just as much damage.
Gallery[]
In artbook
| Inferno |
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| Basic creatures |
| Imp · Horned demon · Hell hound · Succubus · Hell charger · Pit fiend · Devil |
| Upgraded creatures |
| Familiar · Horned overseer · Cerberus · Succubus mistress · Nightmare · Pit lord · Arch devil |
| Alternate upgrades |
| Vermin · Horned grunt · Firehound · Succubus seducer · Hell stallion · Pit spawn · Arch demon |