Myth of Empires is an ancient Chinese-themed open-world survival MMO focused on building an empire through territorial conquest, NPC army management, and siege warfare. Unlike typical survival games, you recruit and command AI soldiers who defend your territory, patrol borders, and fight in organized formations during sieges. The horse breeding system produces progressively better mounts across generations, and PvP revolves around scheduled territory wars where clans attack each other's fortified positions with siege equipment. The setting spans diverse biomes from bamboo forests to snow mountains.
Myth of Empires features distinct areas with increasing difficulty. This guide covers every major location in progression order — what to do, what to get, and when to move on. For the step-by-step path, see our walkthrough.
Area Progression Order
| Order | Location | Difficulty | Key Rewards | Recommended Build |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Plains | Level 1-20 | Basic resources, horse spawns, farming land, starter territory claims | Horse Archer |
| 2 | Bamboo Forest | Level 15-30 | Bamboo (advanced crafting), defensible terrain, hunting grounds, NPC taverns | Horse Archer |
| 3 | Snow Mountains | Level 25-40 | Iron ore, silver ore, cold-weather exclusive resources, less PvP pressure | Warlord |
| 4 | Desert Frontier | Level 20-35 | Fast horse spawns, unique desert materials, open-field PvP, trading post locations | Warlord |
| 5 | Imperial City Ruins | Level 40+ | Legendary blueprints, endgame materials, NPC faction reputation, prestige territory | Warlord |
Central Plains — Starting Area
The starting region with flat terrain ideal for farming and horse breeding. Low-level resources and wildlife. Contested territory due to its accessibility — expect PvP from established clans claiming the area.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Level 1-20 |
| Key Rewards | Basic resources, horse spawns, farming land, starter territory claims |
| Recommended Build | Horse Archer |
| Key Equipment | Composite Bow |
What to Do Here
- Learn the basics of territory control — this is where you practice without heavy punishment.
- Collect starting resources and your first equipment upgrade.
- Clear all main content before moving to Bamboo Forest.
- If you're struggling, read our beginner's guide.
Bamboo Forest — Early Game
Dense forest region with bamboo resources for advanced crafting. Harder to navigate on horseback but easier to defend due to limited sightlines. Contains wild boar and deer for hunting. Good defensive territory location.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Level 15-30 |
| Key Rewards | Bamboo (advanced crafting), defensible terrain, hunting grounds, NPC taverns |
| Recommended Build | Horse Archer |
| Key Equipment | Composite Bow |
What to Do Here
- Focus on mastering NPC army management — it's critical from this point on.
- Farm for Composite Bow if you don't have it yet.
- Complete all objectives for maximum rewards.
- Prepare for the difficulty spike in Snow Mountains.
Snow Mountains — Mid Game
Harsh cold region requiring warm clothing and heated shelters. Contains iron and silver ore deposits essential for endgame weapons and armor. Few clans settle here due to the survival overhead, making it less contested.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Level 25-40 |
| Key Rewards | Iron ore, silver ore, cold-weather exclusive resources, less PvP pressure |
| Recommended Build | Warlord |
| Key Equipment | Composite Bow |
What to Do Here
- This is the main skill check. Bring an optimized build.
- Halberd becomes accessible here — prioritize getting it.
- Master horse breeding for the boss encounters.
- Check our boss guide if you get stuck.
Desert Frontier — Late Game
Hot arid region with sandstorms that reduce visibility. Contains unique desert resources and the fastest wild horse spawns. Territory wars here involve open-field cavalry battles due to flat terrain.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Level 20-35 |
| Key Rewards | Fast horse spawns, unique desert materials, open-field PvP, trading post locations |
| Recommended Build | Warlord |
| Key Equipment | Halberd |
What to Do Here
- Full build optimization is expected by this point.
- Halberd should be your primary, fully upgraded.
- skill-based progression mastery starts mattering here.
- Farm resources for the push into Imperial City Ruins.
Imperial City Ruins — Endgame
Endgame PvE zone with the toughest NPC enemies and the richest loot. Controlled by powerful AI factions that must be defeated to claim the territory. Contains legendary weapon blueprints unavailable elsewhere.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Level 40+ |
| Key Rewards | Legendary blueprints, endgame materials, NPC faction reputation, prestige territory |
| Recommended Build | Warlord |
| Key Equipment | Halberd |
What to Do Here
- This is endgame. Best-in-slot gear and a perfected build are mandatory.
- See our boss guide for endgame fight strategies.
- The reward loop: clear content → upgrade → push harder content.
- Experiment with Castle Builder for variety once you've mastered the meta.
Exploration Tips
- Clear areas in order — Central Plains → Bamboo Forest → Snow Mountains → Desert Frontier → Imperial City Ruins. Skipping areas means missing resources you'll need later.
- Check every corner — Hidden caches and secrets are often in non-obvious locations.
- Match your equipment — Some areas favor different equipment types.
- Read the walkthrough — Our walkthrough provides exact progression milestones for each area.
- Don't rush — Clearing an area fully gives more resources than speedrunning two areas.
More Myth of Empires Guides
- Myth of Empires Myth of Empires Overview
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- Myth of Empires Tier List
- Myth of Empires Walkthrough
- Myth of Empires Beginner's Guide
- Myth of Empires Tips & Tricks
- Myth of Empires Weapons Guide
- Myth of Empires Combat Guide
- Myth of Empires Boss Guide
- Myth of Empires Crafting Guide
- Myth of Empires Classes & Characters
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