AOE IV / Maps
Black Forest
Dense forest creates narrow routes, making clearing, walling and siege access important.
Overview
Dense forest creates narrow routes, making clearing, walling and siege access important.
Terrain and layout
Dense forests surround starting clearings and leave a network of narrow passages between teams. Each starting area has a small pond; tree cover can also block or delay access to some map features.
Resources and control
Wood is abundant, but the starting woodline may be farther from the Town Center than on many maps. Food sources are comparatively constrained, and the central Trade Post can require a long, winding route.
Player considerations
Secure the passages before expanding deep into the forest. Clearing a route opens movement but also changes the defensive map, so keep siege and reinforcements close to the lane you intend to use.
