Might & Magic: Heroes 5.5

Might & Magic: Heroes 5.5 adds approximately 30 new objects to the adventure map, including unique crypts, treasuries, and dungeons with expanded design options and large battle areas. The content of these objects dynamically scales to player level: garrisons and rewards adapt to army strength, and rewards can include not only gold and resources, but also artifacts, spells, scrolls, staves, prisoners, and other permanent hero bonuses.

The random map generator (RMG) has been radically improved: it uses an advanced terrain generation system and reworked mechanics for placing objects, monsters, and artifacts. The new RMG can balance players' starting zones, distinguish between early, mid, and late game stages, add mixed neutral armies, and create both balanced PvP maps and large scenarios with numerous battles.

The mod introduces an expanded artifact system with dozens of additional items, including unique effects and special "backpacks" that increase available slots, bringing the total artifact variety close to that of classic series entries.

The class, skill, and spell system has been substantially reworked: hero development is tied to an expanded class and specialization system, offering deeper skill trees and more secondary skill options. Heroes can reach higher levels, and witch huts better account for hero profiles when teaching.

AI and performance have been improved through a reworked AI module that makes decisions faster and remains challenging even on large maps. A 64-bit executable and additional AI behavior parameters are available for increased stability.

Game balance has been seriously changed: several mechanics previously considered overly effective have been reworked, creature and ability interactions improved, making both small PvP battles and massive fights on huge maps more fair and tactically diverse.

Thus, Heroes 5.5 transforms Heroes of Might & Magic V into the best version of the game, significantly expanding its possibilities and gameplay depth. The mod makes the game more varied while preserving the spirit of the original and making each playthrough more engaging and replayable.