🗺️ Map Paths & Ideal Routes
In Season 1 – The Crimson Plague, alliances must expand from the map’s edge toward the powerful inner cities. With a fixed global map layout, pathing strategy is one of the most important factors in Season success.
This section is designed to help each alliance tier — from server dominators to small supporters — find their optimal route, expansion timing, and coordination plan.
Season 1 Global Map Layout – All alliances start at the edge and push inward toward high-value Shrine cities (L6).
🔍 What You’ll Learn
- 📍 The best routes to L6 cities for top alliances
- 🧭 Ideal stronghold/city pathing based on your alliance’s strength
- 🛡️ How to avoid wasted cities or blocked paths
- 🤝 Coalition coordination: how to divide lanes & avoid friendly-fire
- 🧱 Tips for smarter alliance placement at Season start
📚 Subpages
👑 Top 3 Route to L6 Cities →
How to efficiently reach, capture, and hold a Level 6 Shrine — and secure your path to victory.
🥈 Mid-Tier Alliance Strategy →
Strategic pathing for rank 4–15 alliances to claim key cities, support top teams, and expand securely.
🧱 Small Alliance Expansion →
How smaller alliances can still contribute: capturing outer cities, holding zones, and supporting with smart placement.
🤝 Coalition Map Coordination →
Server-wide planning strategies: assigning lanes, managing Outpost spacing, and synchronizing expansion.
🗺️ Alliance Placement at Season Start →
How to prepare your server before Season 1 begins: role planning, zone assignments, and early coordination.
📌 Use these guides to plan your map domination route before Day 1, and adjust based on your alliance’s size, goals, and relationships.