Best Heroes 3 mods for the upcoming Christmas holidays 2025 edition

Here it is again, another year is coming to an end, and during the Christmas holidays there should be plenty of free time (at least I hope so) for a random map or a hot-seat game in Heroes 3.

Once again, I’ve prepared a list of current modifications that are well worth trying out during the holidays. This time, however, I’m starting in a slightly unconventional way, with the demo version of HoMM: Olden Era.

1. HoMM: Olden Era

Wishlist and demo download (Steam)
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
All Olden Era neutral units list

If you haven’t had the chance to try this very content-rich and gameplay-focused demo yet, now is the perfect time. HoMM: Olden Era is a new addition to the Heroes series, and the game is expected to enter Early Access at the beginning of 2026.

The demo truly offers a lot, featuring four playable factions: Dungeon, Temple, Schism, and Necropolis. It’s currently unclear how long the demo will remain available, so download it and give it a try while you still can.

2. HoMM 3: Horn of the Abyss (HotA)

Download:
Horn of the Abyss (lastest version)
more about Horn of the Abyss
How to install Heroes 3 HotA step-by-step

What would a list of modifications be if it didn’t have Horn of the Abyss at the very top? In its current version, HotA has introduced a new Factory town as well as a new pirate campaign.

Will the HotA team surprise us around the turn of the year and release a third new town, Bulwark, too?

3. Heroes 3.5: In the Wake of Gods (ERA Project)

Download:
Heroes Launcher
more about ERA Project
How to install and setup Heroes Launcher with Wake of Gods (ERA Proejct) 

Wake of Gods, or WoG for short. The modification thanks to which this entire website was created back in 2012 has gone through a long and eventful development. Today, it exists under the name ERA Project and enjoys great popularity.

Thanks in large part to its amazing community, the ERA Project continues to improve, and there is a vast number of additional modifications available. These can be easily installed using Heroes Launcher.

4. Advanced Classes mod for ERA Project

Download:
install mod via Heroes Launcher
more about Advanced Classes Mod

Advanced Classes Mod, a gameplay enhancing mod, that features revamped skill and spell systems, new artifacts and artifacts set, 2 dozens of new and reworked specialities, 6 new subclasses with uniquw abilities and more. The idea of this mod was to create 2 new skill ranks — Master and Grandmaster, which are gained right after Expert rank, as well as a completely new hero class — adventurer.

AC mod will allow you to customize your commander even more by selecting a class that influences how the attributes of your commander develop during the game.

5. Third Upgrades Mod for ERA Project

Download:
Third Upgrades Mod
more about Third Upgrades Mod
or download and install via Heroes Launcher

With Third Upgrades Mod (TUM) every town can have a new building that is used as a general ‘upgrade guild’. Thanks to this the player will be able to upgrade creatures in the town to their new forms. Mod also include +90 new artifacts, new creature banks, new dwellings and many more. Install/update via Heroes Launcher.

6. Heroes 3: VCMI and mods mods mod mods and mods

Download:
VCMI Project
more about VCMI
How to install VCMI and recommended mods via Heroes Launcher (YT video)

The purpose of VCMI project is to rewrite the entire Heroes of MIght and Magic III engine from scratch, giving it new and extended possibilities. We hope to support mods and new towns already made by fans but abandoned because of game code limitations. Since version 1.0, the vast majority of modifications can be installed directly through the VCMI Launcher.

7. HoMM 5.5 and Frax mod

Download
Heroes 5.5
Frax
HoMM 5.5 installation and upgrade guide

Heroes 5.5 has higher system requirements ,you can pretty much consider the H6 requirements as applicable. Otherwise you may suffer from adventure map lag. MMH5.5 uses more detailed landscape textures. Next-gen core-ix processors with high clockspeed on single core really make the AI ‘fly’ and are highly recommended.

Heroes 5.5: Frax brings new skills, abilities and creatures to Meroes 5.5. It also introduces a new system of balanced ultimate skills.

8. Heroes of Might and Magic 2 engine (fheroes2)

Download
fHeroes 2 engine
How to install fheroes2 with campaign animations (youtube)
You will need the original version of Heroes 2 from GOG.COM to play.

Free Heroes of Might and Magic II Resurrection is not only a remake of the original Heroes 2 game for current platforms but it also includes modifications of the game interface so that players can use certain mechanics in the most comfortable and intuitive way.

9. Heroes 4 HD mod (GL Wrapper)

 

Download
Heroes 4 HD mod
How to install Heroes 4 HD mod (youtube)
modification is compatible with Heroes 4 Equilibris mod

Heroes 4 HD mod allows play Heroes of Might and Magic IV on 16:9, 16:10 screens. It is based on HoMM IV GL Wrapper, so it requires it. But download package has already the last version of GL Wrapper, so you don’t need download it separately.

10. Heroes 7.5 Ultimate Edition

Download
Heroes 7.5
modification is only compatible with Heroes 7 Complete (Trial by Fire)

The Heroes 7.5 project is still under development. This expansion contains the existing DLC ​​that adds a new factions – Inferno, Tower, Sanctuary, Temple and Xel. It also changes the AI ​​and difficulty levels. Adds special units to each faction that can be recruited from cities. And much more, and there are still plans for new stuff. See for yourself and try the “Ultimate Edition” expansion!

Bonus: New Year mod for Heroes 2

Download
Heroes 2 New Year mod
Heroes 2 Gold GOG version
works great with fheroes2 engine

The New Year Mod for Heroes of Might and Magic II is a Christmas-themed graphical conversion of HoMM2 assets intended to keep the original graphic style. The idea of this mod was born suddenly, when a few fellow forum members on Russian HandBookHMM.ru community in December 2014 thought about a new form of an offline tournament which would be able to revive the HoMM2 gaming community to some degree.

Heroes 3.5 Portal has been here with you more than 12 years! It is also thanks to your donations! Finally, I have prepared WoG_Folder – online source of Heroes mods (not only Heroes 3 mods) and various goodies (like Did you know series) that I have managed to collect over the last 12 years for everyone who contributes to the running of the Heroes 3.5 Portal aaaaand awesome Heroes 3 themed post card! And I would like to avoid misunderstandings in the future, I am not a creator of mods.

How to donate and support Heroes 3.5 WoG Portal?

 

You can still support me in creating content and videos about Heroes 🙂
Donate via PayPal and get access to WoG_Folder and also recive Heroes III-themed post card*, Heroes III-badge*.
Everyone who contributes becomes part of Hall of Immortal Heroes.
I send access to the folder manually, please also check Paypal messages or SPAM. If you do not receive access within 24 hours, please contact me at admin@heroes3wog.net.

 

Level 1: Crusader – Free 

Support the Heroes 3.5 WoG Portal by becoming a contributor – create a video, write an article, or share a guide about Heroes III modifications.
In return, you’ll receive free access to the WoG Folder, a collection of mods compiled over the last years!

Level 2: Minotaur King – 5 €/$

By supporting with a donation of €5 or $5, you’ll gain access to the WoG Folder – a curated collection of Heroes mods I’ve gathered over the past years.

Level 3: Black Dragon – 10 €/$

By supporting with a donation of €10 or $10, you’ll gain access to the WoG Folder – a curated collection of Heroes mods I’ve gathered over the past years.

*As a special thank-you, you’ll also receive an XL-sized Heroes III-themed postcard (210 x 105 mm, laminated 270g/m² paper) OR Heroes III-themed metal round Badge delivered straight to you!


NOTE: All mods are available for download, even without WoG Folder. Before you ask in the comments, the WoG folder does not contain and never will contain full version of HoMM 3 Complete (or any of the Heroes games) for download. You have to purchase the game via GOG.COM.

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