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Canals
A network of waterways and land corridors creates several narrow points to cross and defend.

Overview
A network of waterways and land corridors creates several narrow points to cross and defend.
Map type and generation
Canals is listed as Hybrid, with the features Water & crossings. Its recorded map scope is Custom. These labels describe the kind of terrain and match setup to expect; they do not guarantee that every generated map places resources in the same location.
Planning a match
Check shore access and fish before committing to docks; on mixed land-and-water layouts, keep enough land defense to protect the economy while the fleet contests fishing or crossings. Compare your opening plan with the actual spawn and scout report before choosing a build order.
How to use this reference
A network of waterways and land corridors creates several narrow points to cross and defend. Scout the shoreline and landing points early; a route that is safe for ships may still expose a transported army when it reaches land. Pool scope: Custom.
- Focus
- Map layout · Hybrid · Custom · Custom hybrid
- Signature / category
- Map overview
- Release / context
- Map pool
- Region
- Random maps
- Classification
- Maps
- Map features
- Water & crossings