Eye of Oros/1.03.25

Eyes of Oros are scouts.

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Plaguelords
The Eye of Oros is purely a scouting unit that is summoned into play by a Plague Priest. They have the highest speed in the game (except for very high level Heroes) and are highly durable. Despite the in-game help tip specifically stating they have good viewing range, there are plenty of other units which actually have a better view range naturally. But with its extreme speed, high durability and good view range, it can quickly uncover "hidden map" and not even be phased by enemy proximity. Unfortunately for the Plaguelords, being summoned by their general means they wont hit the field until tier 5, where most of the hidden map would have been uncovered. However, if you take a Plague Priest into your retinue and start the game with one, then their spell to summon Eyes of Oros can be put to good use.

Trivia

 * Although a floating 'eye', being summoned by a Plaguelords unit, and being related to Oros through its name, the Eye of Oros is not upgraded by Plaguelords researches that affect Gazers, Spores and Eyes of Flame.
 * Magical eyes are standards in fantasy games since long, although they had a poor sight range, and would move at a walking man's pace.