AOE IV / Maps
Altai
A land map with mountain terrain and constrained passages; scouting the approaches matters before committing to a long trade or attack route.
Overview
A land map with mountain terrain and constrained passages; scouting the approaches matters before committing to a long trade or attack route.
Terrain and layout
Two long mountain ridges create a broad central lane and narrower outer lanes. Passes behind the starting positions connect the lanes, with additional crossings nearer the middle; some are narrow enough to defend or wall.
Resources and control
The central lane concentrates several contested gold deposits, while resources remain distributed across the map. Each lane contains a Sacred Site, so teams must watch more than one approach rather than treating the center as the only objective.
Player considerations
Scout the side lanes and ridge openings early. A wall can secure one route, but leaving another crossing unattended can expose workers or let an army bypass the main defense.
