Dongzhou

Dongzhou becomes accessible as players' production power scales beyond what Zhongzhou resources can efficiently supply. Its defining characteristic is geographic diversity — no two zones feel alike. The map features volcanic zones with unique rare mineral deposits, sea islands accessible only by boat or flying mount, a frozen coastal tundra, and the culturally distinctive peach blossom forest and bamboo grove biomes.

Biomes

Volcanic Zone — Fire damage zones require Fire Resistance potions. Obsidian is the primary draw — used in Tier 4+ weapon crafting.
Resources: Obsidian (high-tier weapon material), Volcanic Glass, Fire Crystals, High-tier metal ores, Rare Lizard mounts
Sea Islands — Requires a boat or flying mount to access. Naval combat zones between islands.
Resources: Pearls, Coral (decorative + crafting), Rare Seafood (premium food), Naval lumber (ship construction), Saltwater fish
Coastal Beach — Safe zone for salt farming — critical for food buff preparation before County Battles.
Resources: Salt (food preservation), Sand Glass, Seashells (decorative), Crab leather, Drift Wood
Frozen Tundra — Extreme cold. Required: Tier 3 cold weather gear minimum. High-value crafting materials.
Resources: Arctic Fur (highest quality armor material), Glacial Ice (crafting), Mammoth tusks (ivory crafting), Frost Herbs
Peach Blossom Forest — Aesthetically unique zone. Lower combat resource density but high crafting specialty materials.
Resources: Cherry Wood (premium furniture material), Petal Essence (alchemy), Rare birds, Honey (food buff ingredient)
Bamboo Grove — Bamboo is lighter than wood but less structural — good for interior construction and pipe systems.
Resources: Bamboo (construction alternative), Bamboo Shoots (cooking), Giant Panda encounter (tameable), Bamboo Fiber (premium rope)

Strategy: Dongzhou volcanic zone control is the primary Phase 2–3 objective for advanced guilds due to its Obsidian monopoly. Obsidian weapons have significantly higher damage than Iron-tier equivalents, and controlling the volcanic zone's processing facility (the only place Obsidian can be refined) creates a weapon quality bottleneck that determines guild power ceilings.

Key counties: Volcano Summit County, Coral Bay County, Frost Harbor County, Bamboo Ridge County

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I travel between the three maps in Myth of Empires: Throne?

Inter-map travel uses designated Travel Portals located at each map's border zone. Portals require a Portal Key (consumable, crafted or purchased). Travel is not instant — it carries a 30-second loading transition. Your horse and equipment travel with you. Note: traveling to Dongzhou or Xizhou without proper biome gear results in environmental damage.

Which map is best for beginners in MOET?

Zhongzhou is the designated starter map and the best for new players. It has the most accessible resources (especially in the central plains biome), the highest Common horse density, and county battles that are achievable with basic Iron-tier gear.

Can I build a base on Dongzhou or Xizhou?

Yes. You can build bases on any map. A forward base on Xizhou near a dungeon cluster dramatically reduces travel time for dungeon runs. However, Xizhou and Dongzhou bases are more vulnerable to raids due to lower player density and harder-to-defend terrain. Always have secondary storage at your Zhongzhou primary base.

How often do Treasure Maps drop in Xizhou?

Treasure Maps drop from most Xizhou open-world enemies at approximately a 5–15% drop rate depending on enemy tier. Ruins-area enemies (the ruins scattered across the desert) have the highest Treasure Map drop rate at approximately 20%. You can also craft Treasure Maps at an Advanced Workbench if you have the recipe unlocked.

Are Xizhou dungeons soloable?

The two lowest tier dungeons (Ancient Tomb Guardian and Sand Warlord) are soloable with proper gear and healing items. The Oasis Serpent King requires a group of 2–3 minimum due to its AoE mechanic. The Ancient Emperor's Shade is a 5-player raid boss that cannot be reliably solo'd.

What is the most valuable resource unique to Dongzhou?

Obsidian from the volcanic zone is the most strategically valuable Dongzhou-exclusive resource. It is used in Tier 4 and 5 weapon crafting (the highest damage weapon tier available before Legendary equipment). No other map produces Obsidian, creating a hard supply gate for top-tier weapon production.