AOE IV / Maps
Shadow Lake
A random map included with Knights of Cross and Rose. Scout the generated lake and shoreline access before planning expansion.
Overview
A random map included with Knights of Cross and Rose. Scout the generated lake and shoreline access before planning expansion.
Terrain and layout
A large central lake is encircled by Stealth Forest, with land clearings and narrow shoreline routes around it. On small maps the water may leave only tight land passages; larger team maps have a more circular lake.
Resources and control
Deep Water and Shoreline Fish support a substantial naval economy, and large woodlines are plentiful. Three Sacred Sites include one in the lake center; the other two are generally opposite each other on the shore. Large Gold is distributed near the outer edges.
Player considerations
Scout whether land routes remain open before prioritizing ships. Naval control protects fishing and reaches across the lake, while Stealth Forest hides movement around the shore; keep vision on the land Sites and possible ambush paths.
