AOE IV / Maps
Canyon
A waterlogged canyon divides teams; ramps and shallow crossings connect the sides.
Overview
A waterlogged canyon divides teams; ramps and shallow crossings connect the sides.
Terrain and layout
A waterlogged canyon snakes through the center and separates the teams. Ramps descend from the elevated starting rims into the shallow-water floor, and Town Centers overlook the canyon edges.
Resources and control
Shallow water and the canyon floor create a distinct central route where Relics may be found. The available map information does not specify a fixed resource distribution, so inspect the generated canyon and nearby ramps in each match.
Player considerations
Use the ramps and shallow crossings to enter the canyon, but watch for defenders above and on the opposite bank. Scout the rim before moving an army below: the terrain creates alternate high-ground sightlines and can expose movement along the edge.
