Heroes 3: DUNGEON Town Overview / Strategy Guide

A beginner-friendly guide to playing as Dungeon in Heroes of Might and Magic 3 (HoMM3). Includes guides to creatures, hero classes, best heroes, unique buildings and more.
CONTENTS
00:00 Intro
00:37 Dungeon Units Guide: Troglodyte / Infernal Troglodyte
02:14 Harpy / Harpy Hag
03:42 Beholder / Evil Eye
05:13 Medusa / Medusa Queen
06:37 Minotaur / Minotaur King
07:29 Manticore / Scorpicore
08:33 Red Dragon / Black Dragon
12:10 Hero Classes (Overlord / Warlock)
13:27 Best Heroes
15:45 Dungeon Mage Guild
16:52 Unique Buildings: Artifact Merchants
17:38 Mana Vortex
18:33 Portal of Summoning
20:18 Unique Strategies
20:37 Final Verdict
Dungeon is a strong town with excellent heroes, including Gunnar the Logistics specialist, Shakti the Troglodyte specialist and Jeddite the Resurrection specialist. Their creature line-up is deadly at range thanks to Harpy Hags, Evil Eyes and Medusa Queens, but can struggle in close combat despite their ranged units' lack of melee penalty, due to often low HP and low damage potential. Red and Black Dragons are extremely hardy and can help protect these units. Dungeon's Mage Guild is also very good, one of only three (evil towns) that can teach Armageddon and by far the likeliest.
Dungeon's special buildings are exceptional. Even the lowly Battle Scholar Academy (which I forgot to mention in the script) outclasses many of its similar rivals by instantly adding a potential new secondary skill to level one hero recruits. The Mana Vortex and Portal of Summoning (via external Dragon Cave dwellings or similar) can outright win you the game.
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⭐ Playthroughs featured in this video:
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[@Norovo]

I hope this was helpful! There are too many variables to cover all possible scenarios, for example you won't care that Infernal Troglodytes are kind of pricey if you only play maps where you swim in gold, but hopefully this gives a good overview of the basics. 👍 Some of the playthroughs featured in this video: ▶ The Great Wasteland: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHnamnlohp6Vd7s ▶ Dungeon Keeper: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5LRdKV7dpqebZo

[@dovahllin798]

Do stronghold next

[@veroc7783]

Please do more town guides!

[@marlowe2215]

Yes - more town guides please!

[@pete84b]

Please do more!

[@thelonious2213]

Are you ever gonna continue this series??? This was a really well done guide and I'm very disappointed that you haven't done another one since you did this four months ago.

[@MrAtotheH]

Really nice guide, would love to see guides for the other towns as well!

[@gordonlevittsmith]

yes. when?

[@vasilkalov2622]

Yes, please!

[@PhlegethonianStream]

Yeees

[@gundeslaktarn]

Give it into my veins!!!!

[@BobJoe0067]

For the love of all that is holy, please make more guides.

[@Frostzk]

MORE please 🥺

[@vincentdegheyndt3609]

Great guide. Can't wait for the other towns

[@tm_cloudfire4804]

I grew up playing this game, and know most of its ins and outs, but I still watch all of these guide/tip vids. You're by far the most professional of the various HoMM3 video creators that I've seen/watch. Your effort shows!

[@bardofhighrenown]

This is exactly the kind of guide I'm looking for as someone new to the game. I can't wait for the complete set of videos.

[@zazaray]

So cool that you're new to this game. I've been playing it nearly 20 years and still love playing it.

[@VicTheRattlehead1]

What a great video! Love the editing style! Keep it going for other towns as well. Good work

[@Raziel_J]

Nice guide! Even though I've been playing this game since I was a kid, thanks to you I've discovered some interesting insights and helpful tips to maximize the use of Dungeon. Looking forward to seeing the next guide!

[@mousemanm2631]

Really, really liked this video :) Used to play the game a lot when I was a kid, but didn't know about like 70% of the mechanics, so learning about them now is very interesting. Also, the way you present content is very enjoyable and entertaining to watch, hope you make this is into a series and do the rest of the towns :)

[@sylviaianos3440]

This is an incredible video. 20 minutes of pure gold. I especially love how detailed it is, and yet doesn't ramble about the same topic for an unnecessary amount of time. (also, video editing is on point) After playing H3 for almost 20 years, I didn't expect I would learn too many new things from this type of video, but you pointed out a lot of stuff I never realized on my own, and I learned a lot! I primarily play dungeon and castle, so it was interesting to learn about one of my favourite factions. Would love to see you make more!

[@nosy-cat]

Beautifully done. Fast paced and detailed. I expect videos like this take a lot of time and effort to create, but I for one would be happy if this became a series. (Do tower next! :))

[@Yan_Alkovic]

This was really neat! This was a very good guide indeed and as an avid Dungeon fan I am really glad that you picked it first! I mean, I love them mostly for the aesthetic of the town and the creatures, though I have learned overtime that the creatures really aren't the best overall. Point is, thanks for the vid! Will be looking forward to the future guides!

[@user-sj3fp2xq2m]

I swear this game will never die...and it shouldn't

[@ngdm1910]

Thank you very much for this guide. Very well written and paced, I've been playing this game since my childhood and come back to it often, but never really found the ressources needed to comprehend the depth of it. This kind of guide gives me just what I'm looking for. Hoping that you'll continue to make them for the various other towns

[@NCLIII]

Loved this guide! Super entertaining and insightful! Would love more of these for each town

[@jakobandersen3210]

I think a segment on how to beat the faction in combat would be nice. Like how to fight an early, mid and late game dungeon hero :)

[@Norovo]

This was already a bit longer than I intended it to be but that's a fair point, I'll keep it in mind.

[@vbacs22]

I've seen many different HoMM 3 guide and rating videos, but this is definitely my favourite so far. Great! I can't wait for the other towns.

[@1313hman]

Very high quality video! Don't know if I'm a veteran, but I've been playing on and off for basically as long as I've remembered. Didn't learn all that much new stuff, but you did put a lot of things into words that I couldn't so still interesting none the less!

[@taotd]

I'm pretty sure you've heard this before but it would be super awesome if you could do guides like this on other towns. This was incredibly helpful and informative, and I'd be super grateful if you could share your wisdom on other towns as well

[@aronjohansson2535]

Got recommended one of your tips and tricks video on HoMM3, this is a nostalgic goldmine! Keep it comming

[@thomasmisson]

Loved this! looking forward to the others if you plan on doing them.

[@MarkBelain]

So glad to see someone finally making in-depth reviews in this style. I'm a "FORTRESS BEST TOWN" player for sheer love of defensive strategy. So hope I find one of those from you, soon This was as approachable as a podcast, though. I've listened to it multiple times just because it's one of the easier videos to pop the headphones, hit play, and get on with my day.

[@Eisenwulf666]

Good guide! Dungeon has always been one of my favourite towns.

[@creion9394]

Man, this format was splendid. I imagine it took quite a while to put together and such but I think we'd all be happy to see you expand and complete this series, if it ever becomes one.

[@crazymonkey3331]

This guide was great. I've looked for guides to other towns but I haven't found any, so hoping you'll make more in future!

[@Adm22]

Excellent guide! Hope you end up making more of these.

[@MrTragicomic]

Best heroes 3 guide I've ever seen. Hope you will make more! 😎

[@Salaaran]

Really cool guide, I would love for this to become a series

[@KimHarderFog]

Great guide - can't wait to see you create guides for the rest of the towns.

[@NieJestemWikingiem]

Holy moly, this video is awasome. Great tutorial and a god damn awasome script and editing. Hats off , so good

[@mass2048]

Thanks for the great guide. Please make one for all towns! It's cool that you mention HotA specifics, as Horn of the Abyss is the new standard / default way of playing Heroes.

[@Stoneforge1501]

Just found your channel today and I'm loving the content. Would really like to see you do a complete guide for all the other towns aswell.

[@multitabs2648]

Absolutely awesome guide! I especially like how you add many useful details and explain many things much further than the game itself explains. For example: when talking about mana wortex you also explain which hero gets the bonus, and when talking about troglodytes you immediately bring up Shakti and how his specialty affects their speed, etc. Really looking forward for more!

[@brenno344]

Great video! Looking forward to watching the others 🔥

[@tannerswayze5621]

This was the first video of yours I have seen. It was fantastic, very nicely paced and informative. I am going to subscribe just to see more of these so hopefully you make more.

[@19tmntguy86]

Loved the guide. Please do these for each town when you have a chance. It was a lot of fun to watch and even after so many years. I still learned something from it.

[@lightworker2956]

Thanks, cool guide. I hope you'll make more of these.

[@lightironmogs]

Really happy I came across this guide, Dungeon is easily one of my fav towns just based on aesthetics alone. Looking forward to more town guide's from you ^^

[@simonspacek3670]

Sometimes I'm tempted to put Grail in Dungeon just for the aesthetics (and extra Dragon). Usually only Conflux can compete, because all spells is a damn good benefit.

[@Easytorememberanyday]

Really well structured guide. Easy to follow and understand. Will keep an eye open for rest of the towns =)

[@avataraang2656]

Man, back in high school I played this game nonstop. This is a great guide and it really brings back a lot of good memories. Thank you!

[@AnActualDinosaur]

Awesome guide! I hope you eventually make one for each town!

[@K0r0n1s]

Really helpful guide, learned a lot :-) Looking forward to see more of them.

[@Umgijus]

I hope to see more guides like this! Really nice

[@MtheRat]

Fun guide! As a VERY casual player, it highlighted some things I would never have thought about. Looking forward to the next guide ^^

[@matthewmarek1467]

Great town review. Back playing the base game, I always had this ranked as the 3rd strongest town, but your breakdown to the various strengths and weaknesses was very helpful.

[@Angelosanto]

Omg I was getting ready to watch hours of these but it doesn't look like any more were ever uploaded?! Please do the rest, this was awesome!

[@Xtroninater]

Hope youll make a quality guide like this for all the factions! thanks mate!

[@ILoveYou-lj5yi]

Love this game and this guide was super helpful. This game really needs more beginner friendly guides like this one because it helps people like me get into playing! Great work man

[@RMZ1989]

Love it, would like you to make these guides for every town from the game. Very in-depth video.

[@KyriosHeptagrammaton]

This is really well put together. Even though in theory I know most or all of this stuff seeing it in one place really lets you compare stuff like the upgrades and their benefits or not benefits. Very well edited too!

[@KyriosHeptagrammaton]

This video really put in perspective for me how rare it is for damage to be upgraded.

[@LRazo7]

Awesome stuff! Please do keep going with them 👍👍

[@TheGentleTotoro]

Excellent work! Thank you :) Please, more!!!

[@Beranin]

I LOVED this guide. Please do every town!!!

[@Jason200031]

Very well done! For the past year I've been revisiting the Heroes series. Started with Heroes 6 which might be my overall favorite, then had a steady binge of Heroes 3 and a few maps on Heroes 5. Very nice guide you've made, I mainly do uber huge maps so speed at start isn't quite as critical for me. Interesting analysis if the creature, really enjoyed this and makes me want to play!

[@SeLu1987]

Very insightful guide, I loved it!

[@wheresmycoffeewmc]

Great video! Would definitely watch videos on the other towns as well !

[@dyinganthem]

Please make more guides! This was so helpful!

[@Savrot]

Awesome! Would really like more of these

[@AlexWhiteUkraine]

My favorite town in Heroes 3! Awesome! Thanks for this video :)

[@CCS565]

Nice review. Cant wait to see you covering other towns.

[@christopherjewelllanier9823]

Would love to see more town videos like this! That was great.

[@Drakenwild]

Awesome guide! Please do more :D I want to get back into this game and materials like this are super helpful.

[@dustinburlet7249]

This is the best summary that I know available - perfect in every way - with respect to your selection of actual heroes, however, I do find that Sephinroth is often under-rated. Her crystal ability is awesome for those scarce resources and she usually gets good secondary skills. That is the only quibble I have. Keep up the great content!

[@geimerysgeimintojas]

Good guide, looking forward to see more of these.

[@ElfLover333]

As a "played this when I was little and dum" person, is it nice to actually understand the nitty gritty stuff about this game. More town guides please :)

[@christianbaker4968]

This was super useful, thank you so much. Naturally, I'd love to see all towns :-)

[@DonBjerrum]

Great guide. Good pacing, not too detailed, not too shallow. I urge you to do this for all towns.

[@noranagy9813]

I don't usually comment on videos however I really wanted to say that this video was really informative and helped a lot! I really hope you'll do in-depht videos on the other towns as well; keep up the good content and also have a nice Easter! ❤️🥰

[@Starmongoose1991]

This is a really great guide! Please do more! :)

[@MattbyNature]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video! Would love to see other towns as well!

[@Zen_Zeeke]

Hi Norovo - I know there are several other comments hoping for this, but instead of thumbing up something said a year ago, wanted to let you know there is still interest to get your take like this on the other towns, too, in 2023. My preference would be to see a guide framed specifically on how to use each town in non-multiplayer play (i.e. player vs AI such as single scenarios or the campaigns). Would also love to see a TIER LIST or two - from you specifically - with the same focus (non-multiplayer ranking) as I don't have any desire to join online matches.

[@plzletmebefrank]

I'd love more of these. I don't really mind which town next, but I found this very interesting and helpful.

[@mildlyderanged]

Loved the guide! Please do more

[@dragoobreshkov7844]

You've made a really helpful video. We all hope you make for all races. Thank you ☺️

[@SilverShadow550]

Got back into Heroes last week with my friends and I found Your channel today. Dungeon is my favorite faction so I am loving this guide. Please do more if You can :D Like and Sub well earned!

[@SingleScoopGelati]

Great guide! Well organized, edited, and narrated. Keep em coming! Dungeon was always my favorite growing up. Always felt like a weird town of misfits. Would you do a video comparing the grail structures of each? And whether that changes the grade?

[@AsAgral]

Thank you for this guide! Waiting for the next town ;)

[@darushkii]

Just got back into this game after decades.... Loving your content!

[@SinnerBeta]

Great guide, subscribed to see what you cook up for Rampart and Castle :)

[@hanspetter2685]

This is awesome, i liked the video and subbed too see more of these guides. :)

[@Beziaczek]

great video, subscribed and looking forward to watching more! :)

[@ToTheNines87368]

Wish you would make more of these, this was great 👍🏻

[@aoyawang3890]

Nice video, thanks Norovo!

[@danielpankuch2913]

Very informative and fairly short. I appreciate it since I don't like to watch 2h gameplays. Thank you good sir!

[@Mirrodin82]

This was pretty fun to watch. You should cover all the other factions 🙂

[@Ketjakpanie]

Loved the video! Easily best town overview on YT. I can only wish you would cover the other ones too :)

[@Koshak87]

That’s one great guide. Thanks!

[@JohnnyTightIips]

About to play the HOMM complete edition for the first time in years, this is very appreciated.

[@mr.tajtas4259]

Great! Thanks Norovo. This video is really useful.

[@godfreyofbouillon966]

It was very interesting! I'm looking forward to other town guides

[@PawnHeart92]

Fantastic guide! Please give us the other town episodes!!!

[@ThePeter232]

Yes, this was helpful. More of these please :)

[@sandere9563]

Thanks for the great content! Like many others here as it seems, I would greatly appreciate it if you could review the other towns as well. Could be a great series.

[@ChoosenOneStudios]

Subbed, liked, commenting here! :D Your videos were the first that let me know about Horn of the Abyss, and it makes me very excited. I do hope forge comes about, because it feels like a loss to not be there, but... gosh, I really am so excited seeing this stuff, and would love a discussion of the Cove town, and just the other towns to get me back up to speed. I haven't played regularly in years, and this game is one I love. Thank you for the video! :D

[@Tymyar]

An amazing guide, man I wish you had more guides.

[@yukunyang9498]

Very good guide! Keep on going!

[@ionut-alexandruboboia8922]

grate guide. i've been plaing this game for a long time. and i found out some new things pls make more. i would love to see one for necropolis in particular

[@bleskiven]

I enjoyed the video, and would love to watch some more Town overviews

[@Nillerlol]

Would love to se more town overviews, as my personal favourite would love to see tower next😄 btw found your channel recently with the necromancy series and have been binging those and 1v7 castle play through great content keep it up

[@andreweshelman6377]

I don't comment on many videos, but I wanted to express that I really found this video helpful and look forward to other towns. I play mostly HOMMV and HOMM3 and really enjoy analysis. I'm still at the "buy every creature" stage, and learning more about when it's beneficial to pick and choose goes a long way for me, especially since some heroes specialize. Thanks again!

[@Norovo]

I still have 'buy every creature' instincts - but yes sometimes it's better to suppress that. Thanks for the comment!