Heroes 3: The Lost Tales mod download
| Platform | VCMI |
| Mod name | The Lost Tales |
| File Size | 78 MB |
| Version | 1.0.5 |
| Updated | 25.06.2026 |
| Authors | Toriko94, Yogdush, Misiokles |
| Status | active |
| Use VCMI Launcher to install this mod. | |
| Download (alternative, WoG Folder) | |
| How to install VCMI Project and mods guide | |
| Heroes 3 Complete GOG version (works with this version) | |
The Lost Tales mod adds the possibility to freely switch between alternative upgrades for certain creatures in their respective town or at the Hill Fort.
The goal is to make some factions a bit more competitive while preserving the original gameplay experience. Choosing an alternative upgrade is completely optional, it simply provides additional strategic flexibility.
To maintain the authentic feel of the base game, no original creature stats have been changed. The only exceptions apply to certain neutral creatures that are affiliated with specific factions. For example, the Boar is aligned with the Stronghold and has the same cost as the Wolf Raider, making the alternative upgrade entirely free.
The mod is fully compatible with Tides of War and Horn of the Abyss VCMI version (highly recommended for the best experience). TOW creatures have been slightly balanced to make them more competitive.
The Lost Tales modalso includes:
- New neutral creatures
- New heroes
- New models for selected creatures
- HD portraits and newly created portraits for the mod
- Full integration with HotA and ToW content
Heroes 3: The Lost Tales changelog:
1.0.5:
New Hero skill : Defending, Nobility. New alternative for Royal Griffin. New hero , Zan Vatawna, New creature Dragonslayer.
1.0.4:
Squire and man at arms are added , with Castle faction. Alternative for Juggernaut and Crimson Couatl. Added Nobility secondary skill from ACM of ERA.
1.0.3:
Many bugs corriged. Added new heroes for cove , bulwark, factory, Reworked some TLT heroes, Reworked Stats and abilities of TLT creatures (WIP).
1.0.2:
Alternative creature for Tower lvl2. Many bugs corriged. Added new heroes , Reworked some TLT heroes (Bofmog instead Crate), Reworked Stats and abilities of TLT creatures (WIP).
1.0.1:
Added new heroes , Reworked some TLT heroes, Reworked Stats and abilities of TLT creatures (WIP).
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This mod will be compatible with WoG VCMI version in the future?
It’s possible in the future, but it could be in a month, a year, 2 years…
Hi, thank you for that awesome mod. I like it. But if only i could to propose, pls add alternatives for Castle – Paladins instead of Monks, upgraaded Champions and Seraphs and Cherubins as Angel’s and Archangel’s upgrades.
I found few bugs.
1) when upgrade orc tower. All kind of orc weekly increase become zero.
2) something wrong with cantaur upgrade change functionality. They bacome battle dwarfs
3) I think the unicorn growth is somehow significantly overestimated.
hi , im the author , thanks i will check it
The current version contains a bug. If we also have the TOW mod and build mechanical dragons, we can immediately buy their upgraded version.
hi , im the author , i will check it . thanks
Hi! When I first downloaded and ran the mod, everything worked fine, but then my VCMI stopped working and a fatal error appeared: “Fatal Error! Mod core is corrupted! Please disable or reinstall this mod. Reason: the creature core (halfling) has no combat animation, but it is not marked as a special!” I tried reinstalling the mod and even installing the previous version of VCMI, but nothing worked. Only after I disabled The Lost Tales did I manage to get VCMI working again. Do you have any ideas on how I can fix the mod?