Desert Sands

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Desert Sands
Region	The Desolation
Victory Condition	first to reach 20 points
Party Size	1 + 3 heroes
Allowed Levels	20
Priest/Obelisk	No
Effect	None

This fairly compact map has the Center Shrine in the south and the other shrines in sort of a line in the north. Bridges connect the Warsong's Shrine to the other ones. An Energy Shrine is located in the east, and there is a Battle Cry Shrine to the west.

[edit] Map and shrines

1. Battle Cry Shrine. One morale regeneration. Members of your party move 25% faster, attack 15% faster, and their skills recharge 15% quicker.
2. Energy Shrine. One morale regeneration. All skills cast by members of your party cost 20% less to use.
3. Warsong's Shrine. One morale regeneration. The owner of this shrine gets a powerful Warsong Mercenary as an ally to his team. The mercenary is a level 24 Paragon, and uses Leader's Comfort and Blazing Spear. The mercenary counts towards a member of your team for capturing shrines.
4. Center Shrine. Two morale regeneration. To The Pain effect, all creatures have -10% Health and deal +10% more damage.
5. Red Base. Members of your party are resurrected every 30 seconds. The base has Base Protection, members of your party deal 50% more damage and take 50% less.
6. Blue Base. Members of your party are resurrected every 30 seconds. The base has Base Protection, members of your party deal 50% more damage and take 50% less.

[edit] Common tactics / tips

• Controlling the Warsong Shrine is often important in defeating your opponent in a fight involving you, your opponent, and all of each player's heroes.
• The Battle Cry Shrine and Energy Shrine help when it comes to small fights.
• Note that the Center Shrine is the farthest distance away from the Warsong's Shrine. This can be a huge disadvantage or advantage, depending on how you use it.

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