AOE IV / Maps
The Pit
A central depression and surrounding approaches create a contest over movement and resources.
Overview
A central depression and surrounding approaches create a contest over movement and resources.
Terrain and layout
A central valley and flanking cliffs split the middle into three sections, with additional hills in two opposite corners. Long woodlines mark the map edges, while the other corners contain Trade Posts.
Resources and control
The valley and hills hold much of the contestable Gold and Stone. One Sacred Site lies in the central valley and one in each side section; Wood is concentrated in edge forests with a small safe starting woodline near each Town Center.
Player considerations
Control a route into the center before moving workers to exposed mines. The cliffs can help secure one section, but three separate Sacred Site positions and side lanes reward scouting beyond the main valley.
