It is important to clarify upfront: .

| Map Name | Why “Hot” | Best Ally Combo | |----------------|------------------------------------------------|------------------------------| | Magma Cleft | Lava flows destroy buildings every 5 minutes | Elari (fast rebuilding) | | Iron Desert | Zero wood, only ore — slow start | Jorn (stone-to-wood tech) | | Triple Threat | Three AI enemies attack from start | Maru (early cannons) |