The expansion includes split across three distinct campaigns:
: A sub-faction of human "rebel" units clad in red armor. While not a fully recruitable town-based faction, these units (like Enforcers and Battle Griffins) feature unique aggressive abilities and appear prominently in the story. Campaigns and Story Heroes of Might and Magic 5: Hammers of Fate
: Unlike other factions that use mana, Dwarves use a unique Rune Magic system that consumes physical resources (gold, wood, etc.) to buff their units. and Fire Dragons.
: Defenders, Spearwielders, Bear Riders, Brawlers, Rune Priests, Thanes, and Fire Dragons. Heroes of Might and Magic 5: Hammers of Fate