Pathfinding is a secondary skill in Heroes II, Heroes III, Heroes IV, and Heroes V. With this skill, heroes lose less movement over rough terrain.
Heroes II
Reduces the movement penalty of the hero over rough terrain.OffBck
- Basic Pathfinding reduces the penalty by 25%.
- Advanced Pathfinding reduces the penalty by 50%.
- Expert Pathfinding eliminates the penalty.
Barbarians start out with Advanced Pathfinding.
Heroes III
Reduces the movement penalty suffered by the hero when moving over rough terrain.OffBck
- Basic Pathfinding reduces the penalty by 25%.
- Advanced Pathfinding reduces the penalty by 50%.
- Expert Pathfinding eliminates the penalty.
Heroes IV
Pathfinding is a subskill of scouting, and reduces or eliminates movement penalties, and increases movement.
| Skill Level | Power |
|---|---|
| Basic | Reduce Movement Penalty by 25% |
| Advanced | Reduce Movement Penalty by 50% |
| Expert | Remove Movement Penalty |
| Master | Increase Movement by 25% |
| Grandmaster | Increase Movement by 50% |
Several artifacts increase the hero's movement, in addition to the existing pathfinding bonus: Boots of the Crocodile, Boots of the Explorer, Boots of Travel , Fireproof Boots, Sandwalker sandals, Snowshoes, Surefooted Boots, and Wayfaring Boots.
Heroes V
Pathfinding reduces the penalty for moving through rough terrain by 50%.