Hero Wars May Map Guide 2026
The Hero Wars May Map brings a single island with eight towers spread across all four corners, and this month the split-map format is gone. Every explorer move you have goes into one battlefield, which means your routing decisions carry more weight than ever. Whether you are chasing emeralds, skin stones, artifacts, or wish resources, this Hero Wars May Map guide breaks down every tower, every move cost, and the most efficient paths to maximize your rewards before the month ends.
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Quick Emerald Route Overview
Before going tower by tower, here are the two most popular emerald-focused routes highlighted at a glance. Pick your target and plan your path around it from the start.
20,000 Emeralds — 36 Explorer Moves
Collect both the Top Left and Top Right Emerald Towers. Routing through the Primary Emerald Tower first saves you 3 moves on the way to the Secondary Tower, making this the most efficient double-emerald path.
25,000 Emeralds — 56 Explorer Moves
Collect all three Emerald Towers including the Bottom Right Artifact tower for its 5,000 Emerald bonus. If you have 56 moves to spare, this is the full emerald sweep.
Hero Wars May Map: Complete Tower Overview
10,000 Emeralds
1,500 Skin Stone Chests
100 Primal Catalysts
150 Absolute Artifact Chests
500 Titan Artifact Spheres
1,500 Wish Crystals
500 Wish InsigniasHero Wars May Map: All 8 Towers Explained
Here is a full breakdown of every tower on the Hero Wars May Map, including move costs, rewards, and routing tips grouped by map quadrant.
Top Left Quadrant
1. Primary Emerald Tower (Top Left)
Main Rewards:
- 10,000 Emeralds
The Primary Emerald Tower sits in the top-left corner and is the natural first stop for the majority of players on the Hero Wars May Map. At just 18 explorer moves, it delivers one of the best value-per-move ratios on the entire island. This is your anchor point — almost every optimized route starts here.
2. Skin Stone Tower (Top Left, Inner)
Main Rewards:
- 1,500 Skin Stone Chests
Positioned to the right of the Primary Emerald Tower, this node costs 19 moves as a standalone target. However, if you are already routing through the Primary Emerald Tower path, you can chain into the Skin Stone Tower for just 10 additional moves. That makes it an extremely efficient add-on for players focused on skin upgrades, and a smart pickup before crossing to the right side of the map.
Top Right Quadrant
3. Secondary Emerald Tower (Top Right)
Main Rewards:
- 10,000 Emeralds
The Secondary Emerald Tower in the top-right corner costs 20 explorer moves as a standalone. The routing efficiency here comes from sequencing correctly: if you claim the Primary Emerald Tower first, you save 3 moves on the way to the top-right, bringing the combined two-tower total down to just 36 moves for 20,000 emeralds. This is the foundation of the most popular route this month.
4. Catalyst Tower (Top Right, Lower)
Main Rewards:
- 100 Primal Catalysts
Situated directly below the Secondary Emerald Tower, this tower costs 18 explorer moves as a standalone objective. The chaining opportunity here is significant: after claiming the top-right emeralds, you can reach the Catalyst Tower for just 8 additional moves. For players investing in hero development, Primal Catalysts are always a high-value pickup and should not be skipped if you are already in the top-right area.
Bottom Right Quadrant
5. Artifact & Emerald Tower (Bottom Right, Far)
Main Rewards:
- 5,000 Emeralds
- 150 Absolute Artifact Chests
Located in the far bottom-right corner, this is one of the most reward-dense towers on the Hero Wars May Map. It costs 22 moves from the start as a standalone, but delivers both emeralds and Absolute Artifact Chests in one stop — a combination that makes it essential for players chasing the full 25,000 emerald haul or strengthening their core hero lineup with artifact resources.
6. Titan Artifact Tower (Bottom Right)
Main Rewards:
- 500 Titan Artifact Spheres
At just 13 explorer moves, this is the cheapest tower on the entire map and a key routing anchor for the bottom-right quadrant. The smart play is to claim the Titan Artifact Tower first, then use it as a stepping stone to the Artifact & Emerald Tower above it — reducing the cost of that 22-move tower to just 14 additional moves. If you are heading into the bottom right at all, always take this one first.
Bottom Left Quadrant
7. Crystal Tower (Bottom Left)
Main Rewards:
- 1,500 Wish Crystals
The Crystal Tower in the bottom-left quadrant requires 19 explorer moves from the start. Wish Crystals are a premium resource for hero stat refinement, and 1,500 of them is a meaningful haul. This tower also doubles as the entry point to the Insignia Tower above it, so treat these two as a natural pair whenever you are routing through the bottom left.
8. Insignia Tower (Bottom Left, Upper)
Main Rewards:
- 500 Wish Insignias
Sitting directly above the Crystal Tower, this objective costs 20 explorer moves as a standalone. However, if you collect the Wish Crystals below it first, the Insignia Tower costs only 11 additional moves from that point. Pairing these two bottom-left towers is one of the most move-efficient decisions available on the Hero Wars May Map this month.
Route Optimization & Move Costs
Efficiency is everything on a single-map month. Here is the full route breakdown for the Hero Wars May Map, showing both standalone move costs and the chaining savings available when you sequence your towers correctly.
A full clear of the Hero Wars May Map costs 107 explorer moves in total. Completing all eight towers rewards you with 25,000 Emeralds, 1,500 Wish Crystals, 500 Wish Insignias, 150 Absolute Artifact Chests, 100 Primal Catalysts, 1,500 Skin Stone Chests, 500 Titan Artifact Spheres, 99 Season Chests, and 13 Pattern Chests — one of the strongest full-clear hauls in recent months.
What Do the Exploration Chests Contain?
Every step you take on the Hero Wars May Map rewards you with an Exploration Chest. These are not filler drops — they represent a consistent, meaningful stream of resources that support your heroes and titans across every move you spend on the island.
Inside the Chests:
Drop rates vary, but some rewards are guaranteed while others come at lower percentages — every step adds up over the course of the event.
Even a partial clear of the Hero Wars May Map is worth the investment thanks to these per-step chests. Maximize your daily explorer moves throughout the event to ensure you are collecting as many of these as possible alongside your tower targets.
Pro Tip: Save your chests and open them in bulk to better track your total resource gain for hero and titan progression!
What Does the Pattern Chest Contain?
Pattern Chests are one of the bonus rewards you earn from tower clears on the Hero Wars May Map. Each chest contains one random pattern used to upgrade your heroes’ wish stats. Here are all the possible patterns you can receive:
Attack Mastery
Magic Penetration
Physical Attack
Accuracy
Armor
Armor Penetration
Barrier
Critical Hit Defense
Health
Magic Defense
Magic Mastery
Magic Attack
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