AOE IV / Maps
Marshland
An open map with stealth forests, marshy terrain, fish ponds and rich food deposits; the central Sacred Site is surrounded by shallow water.
Overview
An open map with stealth forests, marshy terrain, fish ponds and rich food deposits; the central Sacred Site is surrounded by shallow water.
Terrain and layout
Stealth Forest and shallow marsh pools cover much of the map. A large central wetland surrounds one Sacred Site, while two corner Sites and two Trade Posts occupy the remaining corners.
Resources and control
Food is abundant: four large Berry Bush patches, a large Deer pack, nearby Sheep, extra hunt, and Shore Fish in the pools. Large Gold and Stone nodes are spread across the map, but Wood is limited after the three starting woodlines.
Player considerations
Use pools and berry patches to support food gathering while keeping vision through the Stealth Forest. Plan a transition to new Wood before the starting tree lines run out; corner Sites can be safe for one team depending on the spawn.
