Xizhou

Xizhou is the most challenging and rewarding map in Myth of Empires: Throne. Its primary topography is vast desert interrupted by life-giving oasis clusters. But Xizhou's defining feature is its instance dungeon system — scattered across the map are dozens of dungeon entrance points activated by Treasure Maps. These dungeons contain Ancient Tomb Bosses that drop the Art of War scrolls needed to unlock the game's most powerful combat and crafting bonuses.

Biomes

Desert Plains — Base traversal zone. Resource density is lower than Zhongzhou but materials are unique.
Resources: Fine Sand (glass and alchemy), Desert Herbs (unique recipes), Scorpion Carapace (armor material), Camel encounters
Oasis Clusters — Strategic chokepoints. Controlling oasis zones provides water access for dehydration management and clay production.
Resources: Fresh Water (reduces dehydration), Date Palms (premium food), Oasis Clay (highest purity grade), Tropical Birds, Rare horse spawns near water
Ancient Ruins (Dungeon Zones) — The reason most players come to Xizhou. See Dungeon section below for full details.
Resources: Dungeon entrance portals, Treasure Map drops from ruins enemies, Rare ore veins inside dungeons, Ancient Boss loot

Strategy: Xizhou is the late-season content hub. Controlling oasis zones provides water resources that are needed for desert survival buffs and advanced cooking recipes. The dungeon system's Art of War scrolls are permanent season upgrades — players who run more dungeons have warriors with measurably higher battle performance. Guilds that establish a Xizhou forward operating base (FOB) in Phase 2 can run daily dungeon raids without the long travel time from Zhongzhou, providing a significant Honor Point income advantage.

Key counties: Oasis Citadel County, Dune Ridge County, Ancient Gateway County

Dungeons

Xizhou's instance dungeon system is unique in MOET. Unlike most MMO dungeon systems, MOET's dungeons are accessed through Treasure Maps — consumable items that, when used, activate a specific dungeon entrance nearby. Each dungeon entrance is a one-time instance, meaning multiple player groups can run dungeons simultaneously at different entrance points.

How to enter

Find a Treasure Map (drops from Xizhou open-world enemies, crafted at Advanced Workbench, or purchased at county market)
Open inventory → right-click Treasure Map → 'Use' → a dungeon entrance marker appears on your minimap
Travel to the marked location (orange glow effect on entrance portal)
Stand at entrance, press E to open the dungeon interface
Select solo or group entry (group entry requires party of 2–5 players)
Instance loads separately from the open world

Bosses

Ancient Tomb Guardian (⭐⭐) — Most common dungeon boss. Safe for solo with Iron gear and healing items. Loot: Strategy Art Scroll (common), Iron Ore Bundle, Basic Equipment Blueprint. HP: 15,000. Gear: Iron Tier.
Sand Warlord (⭐⭐⭐) — AoE sandstorm attack — spread out during this phase. Group of 2–3 recommended. Loot: Improvement Art Scroll (uncommon), Steel Ore Bundle, Rare Equipment Blueprint, Honor Point Token (200). HP: 35,000. Gear: Steel Tier.
Oasis Serpent King (⭐⭐⭐⭐) — Poison debuff mechanic. Require Medicine talent or Antidote potions. Hard mode dungeon. Loot: Provocation Art Scroll (rare), Epic Equipment Blueprint, Honor Point Token (500), Breeding Enhancement Item. HP: 80,000. Gear: Obsidian/Epic Tier.
Ancient Emperor's Shade (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐) — Raid-tier boss. Full 5-player group required. Phase-based fight with shield mechanic. End-game content. Loot: Legendary Art Scroll, Legendary Equipment Blueprint, Honor Point Token (1500), Legendary Horse Bloodline Item. HP: 200,000. Gear: Legendary Tier.

Art scrolls

Strategy Art: Increases your warriors' attack damage in battles by 10–30% depending on scroll tier (Common dungeon completion)
Improvement Art: Increases your warriors' defense and HP in battles by 10–30% (Uncommon+ dungeons)
Provocation Art: Taunts enemy warriors to prioritize attacking your warrior — tactical redirection tool (Rare+ dungeons)
Legendary Art: Unlocks a unique warrior ability usable once per County Battle. Varies by scroll type (Ancient Emperor's Shade only)

❓ 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.