Maltese Cross — SoD
Overview
Written from the facts in this map's file
Maltese Cross is an extra large Shadow of Death map measuring 144 by 144 tiles, with an underground level and an Expert difficulty rating. It supports eight players, seven of them human, and the Purple player is computer-controlled only. No teams are set. Most players start as Castle, while Purple begins with Castle, Inferno, and Necropolis. The story follows a land at the crossroads of the world, where long peace is broken as an evil empire approaches. Water covers about a third of the terrain, with rock, underground areas, and grass making up most of the rest. Sixteen heroes and 34 towns are placed across the map, with wandering monsters such as Power Lich and Greater Basilisk, and the Grail is included. Victory requires defeating one specific hero, and the game is lost if the 168-day limit expires.
Author's description
| Version: | SoD |
|---|---|
| Size: | XL (144×144 tiles) |
| Difficulty: | Expert |
| Players: | 7 human / 8 total |
| Alliances: | No (Free for all) |
| Levels: | Surface and underground |
| Water %: | 31.51% |
| Victory condition: | Defeat a specific hero — at (71, 74, surface) |
| Loss condition: | Time expires — 168 days |
| Level cap: | Level 25 |
Terrain (both levels)
On the map
Towns & Settlements
- Castle(Purple) × 1
- Inferno(Purple) × 1
- Necropolis(Purple) × 3
- Castle(Neutral) × 21
- Fortress(Neutral) × 8
Heroes
16 placed heroes on map
Wandering Monsters
- Greater Basilisk24 stacks
- Power Lich22 stacks
- Skeleton Warrior14 stacks
- Chaos Hydra12 stacks
- Dread Knight9 stacks
- Serpent Fly8 stacks
- Wyvern Monarch8 stacks
- Mighty Gorgon8 stacks
- Zombie7 stacks
- Wraith7 stacks
- Angel7 stacks
- Vampire Lord7 stacks
- Dragon Fly1 stack
Artifacts
- Spell Book(1 on heroes)
- Ballista(1 on heroes)
- Ammo Cart(1 on heroes)
- First Aid Tent(1 on heroes)
- Blackshard of the Dead Knight(7 placed)
- Greater Gnoll's Flail(1 placed)
- Sword of Hellfire(1 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Titan's Gladius(1 placed)
- Buckler of the Gnoll King(7 placed)
- Shield of the Damned(1 placed)
- Sentinel's Shield(1 placed)
- Helm of Chaos(1 on heroes)
- Crown of the Supreme Magi(1 on heroes)
- Thunder Helmet(1 placed)
- Tunic of the Cyclops King(1 placed)
- Breastplate of Brimstone(1 placed)
- Armor of Wonder(2 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Sandals of the Saint(2 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Celestial Necklace of Bliss(2 placed)
- Lion's Shield of Courage(2 placed)
- Sword of Judgement(2 placed)
- Helm of Heavenly Enlightenment(2 placed)
- Dragon Scale Shield(1 on heroes)
- Necklace of Dragonteeth(1 placed)
- Clover of Fortune(1 placed)
- Badge of Courage(1 placed)
- Crest of Valor(1 placed)
- Glyph of Gallantry(1 placed)
- Speculum(1 on heroes)
- Garniture of Interference(1 placed)
- Surcoat of Counterpoise(1 placed)
- Bowstring of the Unicorn's Mane(1 placed)
- Angel Feather Arrows(1 placed, 1 on heroes)
- Equestrian's Gloves(7 placed)
- Necklace of Ocean Guidance(4 placed)
- Cape of Conjuring(1 on heroes)
- Orb of the Firmament(1 placed)
- Orb of Silt(1 placed)
- Orb of Tempestuous Fire(1 placed)
- Orb of Driving Rain(1 placed)
- Golden Bow(1 on heroes)
- Boots of Speed(7 placed)
- Everpouring Vial of Mercury(1 placed)
- Inexhaustible Cart of Ore(1 placed)
- Inexhaustible Cart of Lumber(1 placed)
- Endless Sack of Gold(1 placed)
- Endless Bag of Gold(1 placed)
- Legs of Legion(1 placed)
- Loins of Legion(1 placed)
- Torso of Legion(1 placed)
- Arms of Legion(1 placed)
- Head of Legion(1 placed)
- Sea Captain's Hat(7 placed)
- Shackles of War(1 on heroes)
- Armageddon's Blade(4 placed)
- Angelic Alliance(4 placed)
- Cloak of the Undead King(1 on heroes)
- Elixir of Life(1 placed)
- Armor of the Damned(1 on heroes)
- Statue of Legion(2 placed)
- Titan's Thunder(1 on heroes)
- Admiral's Hat(1 placed)
- Bow of the Sharpshooter(1 placed)
- Cornucopia(1 on heroes)