Valengrad is a Core map set in a Viking village that is under siege. Players will battle it out on the snow covered paths, the blistering ledges and among the burning homes of Valengrad as they fight for supremacy. I tried to diversify the standard for core play slightly on this map. It features a neutral Ghost to help spice things up a bit and it also offers support for 6v6 if you're looking to amplify play.

Stand with me brother

Like mentioned before, the map is set in a Viking village that is currently under siege. When building the environment for the map, I wanted to show that as best as possible. There is a ton of ambiance on the map, whether it be in the thundering explosions and impacts audible throughout the map, or the epic sight of burning projectiles flying through the air. The map is set in Valengrads West Gate, the viking force has just manged to reclaim it's bridge and close off reinforcements. Will the tides of battle turn once more?

Battle to the Death

This map bends the standard for core play some. Neutral vehicles aren't too common in H5 and it's an H3 classic that I do miss. Valengrad features a neutral Ghost to help answer the call of nostalgia. To balance this though, some of the vehicle pathing is widened and naturally the Ghost has limitations on travel. Nonetheless, the Ghost proves to be a key element in play if you want to control the snow covered lanes of this burning Viking stronghold. Speaking of strongholds, this map has custom stronghold indicators, to better match the thematic setting.

Legend has it...

Lore time! Valengrad has long stood as a testament to Viking power and resolve. Built inside the workings of a mountain pass, the stronghold has only four main entrances, North, East, South and West. The West Gate is where history was made. Raiding forces were able to smash through the West Gate defenses just fast enough to catch the Viking force off guard. Now, even with the bridge raised and the gate into the main part of the village closed, attacking forces lay waste to the village and enemy catapults rain hell down on her people. Will the tides of battle be turned, or will this be the last great fight of Valengrad?

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Well Warrior, what do you think? Did the map meet your expectations? Was the raid of Valengrad enough? Were you happy to see the hammer and Ghost collide? Drop any thoughts or comments below. Thanks for reading!