In previous games, searching for the Grail, while fun and encouraging map exploration, required a lot of steps to be taken in order to achieve building it, as it was a very powerful end-game tool. This was a commitment most would not go for in quick multiplayer matches .
As we wanted to see the Grail be much more impactful in regular matches, we decided to do something different that would allow you — as a player — to build and benefit from the Grail Sanctuary more often as it’s an incredibly valuable structure that grants major bonuses and, frankly, is exciting to acquire.
In order to obtain a Grail, you have to enter a special fight against your hero’s army within the Mirage structure. Keep in mind that the army within the Mirage will always be stronger than yours, so think carefully and wisely. Once you win, your hero adds the Grail to the pool of available resources.
Grail Sanctuaries in Olden Era
A relic of immense power, the Grail will provide you with different bonuses based on the city’s faction that you choose to build it in. Now that the Grail is safe and sound once you’ve claimed it from the Mirage, you can go through your towns and pick one of them to build a Grail Sanctuary in.
Unlike in Heroes III and IV, the Grail Sanctuary is available in the list of buildings from the start of the game and its bonuses can be read on the very first day. If you end up liking a specific faction’s bonus, you can confirm the construction of the Grail Sanctuary in its town, which will consume the Grail from your resources pool.
Be aware — should your enemy capture the Grail Town, they will receive the bonuses the Grail Sanctuary grants for as long as they control the town!
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Rather sure that capturing the town with the Grail worked the same way in previous games, not just in Olden Era.