Hero Wars September Maps has arrived with a twist — instead of one adventure island, you get two maps packed with grand prizes. The catch? Explorer moves are tighter than ever, so careful planning is essential. In this guide you’ll discover the rewards hidden in each tower, the most efficient paths to reach them and how to prioritise when you’re short on moves. We’ll also touch on how War Flag chests work and why rare resources like Primal Catalysts and Totem Fragments are worth chasing
Map 1: Grand Prize Towers & Routes
The first map is your ticket to emeralds and valuable artifacts. It features seven towers and a War Flag chest. Here’s what each tower holds:
| Location | Main Prize | Additional Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom left | 500 Wish Insignia | 500 Wish Crystals |
| Upper left | 110 Large Skin Stone Chests | 2 Pattern Chests |
| Bottom middle | 15,000 Emeralds | 3 Pattern Chests |
| Middle (central) | 500 Titan Artifact Chests | 2 Pattern Chests |
| Bottom right | 100 Absolute Artifact Chests | 3 Pattern Chests |
| Middle right | 20,000 Emeralds | 3 Pattern Chests |
| Top right | 50 Elemental Catalysts | — |
| War Flag chest | Random War Flag or Golden Threads | — |
Understanding the War Flag Chest
War Flags provide powerful buffs in Arena, Grand Arena, Clash of Worlds and Guild Wars. You find War Flag chests while exploring Seasonal Adventure Islands. Opening one lets you choose a random War Flag or Golden Threads, so it may not always contain the newest flag. Keep this in mind when prioritising your route.
Efficient Paths on Map 1 Hero Wars September Maps
Your first decision is whether to go for emeralds. The bottom middle tower offering 15,000 Emeralds is only 23 moves away along the red route. If emeralds are your main goal, head straight there. From that point you can decide whether to continue:
🔴 Red — 23 moves to first Emerald tower (15,000 Emeralds)
🟢 Green — +19 moves from first Emerald to second Emerald (20,000)
🟡 Yellow — 21 moves from central tower to Elemental Catalysts (50)
🌸 Pink — +9 moves from 15k Emerald tower to Absolute Artifacts (100)
🔵 Blue — +10 moves from the red route to Wish Insignia + Crystals
🟣 Purple — +9 moves from the yellow route to Large Skin Stone Chests (110)
🔵 Light Blue — +5 moves to War Flag chest (note: new War Flag not included)
- Continuing to the 20,000 Emerald tower: From the first emerald tower, follow the green route for another 19 moves. If you skip the first tower and go directly to the second, the total cost is 28 moves.
- Heading to Absolute Artifact chests: After collecting 15,000 Emeralds, the pink route takes you to the bottom right tower for 100 Absolute Artifact Chests in nine more moves. Absolute artifacts provide valuable red gear upgrades, so this path offers excellent value for resource‑hungry players.
- Going for Elemental Catalysts: From the central tower, the yellow route leads to the top right tower containing 50 Elemental Catalysts. That journey takes 21 moves. Catalysts are essential for Totem fusion, so consider this route if you need to unlock new totems or upgrade existing ones.
- Collecting Wish resources and skin stones: The blue and purple routes lead to the bottom left tower (Wish Insignia and Wish Crystals) and upper left tower (Large Skin Stones). These paths add 10 and 9 moves respectively and are useful if you’re chasing cosmetics rather than core power.
Add the light blue line for the War Flag chest (an extra 5 moves from nearby paths) if you’re hunting for random flags or Golden Threads. All together, clearing every grand prize on Map 1 requires about 96 explorer moves. Few players will have that many, so focus on the rewards that match your current goals.
Map 2: Smaller Scale, Scarcer Resources
The second map contains four towers and no emeralds. Instead, it offers rare materials like Golden Threads, Titan Skin Stones and Primal Catalysts. Planning matters here because resources are scarce.
| Location | Main Prize | Additional Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Top left (Primal Catalysts) | 50 Primal Catalysts | — |
| Middle right (Golden Threads) | 3,500 Golden Threads | 4 Pattern Chests |
| Bottom (Titan Skin Stones) | 60,000 Titan Skin Stones | 3 Pattern Chests |
| Top left (Artifact Spheres) | 500 Titan Artifact Spheres | 3 Pattern Chests |
Route Planning on Map 2 Hero Wars September Maps
Primal Catalysts are some of the rarest resources in Hero Wars and are essential for fusing powerful totem upgrades. The red path takes 18 moves to reach the tower with 50 Primal Catalysts. Golden Threads are also valuable because they allow you to upgrade War Flags or swap a random flag for threads. The yellow route to the Golden Threads tower takes 16 moves; going straight from the start costs three more moves, so stick to the yellow line.
After grabbing Golden Threads, you can follow the blue route for 13 moves to collect 60,000 Titan Skin Stones. These stones are always in demand for upgrading your Titans’ health, attack and armor stats. Finally, the green path leads you to the 500 Titan Artifact Spheres tower in another 19 moves. If you traverse every tower on Map 2, expect to spend around 66 explorer moves — still a significant investment but achievable with careful planning.
🔴 Red — 18 moves to the Primal Catalysts tower (50 Primal Catalysts)
🟡 Yellow — 16 moves to the Golden Threads tower (3,500 Golden Threads + 4 Pattern Chests)
🔵 Blue — +13 moves from Golden Threads tower to Titan Skin Stones (60,000 Titan Skin Stones + 3 Pattern Chests)
🟢 Green — +19 moves from Titan Skin Stones to Artifact Spheres (500 Titan Artifact Spheres + 3 Pattern Chests)
Tips for Maximising Your Explorer Moves
- Prioritise based on your needs. If emeralds are your top priority, head straight to the 15,000 Emerald tower. If you’re short on skin stones or artifacts, plan routes that collect those resources first.
- Consider rare resources. Primal Catalysts and Totem Fragments are hard to come by.
- Plan your path in advance. Use color-coded routes or draw your own map . By visualising the cost of each move, you’ll avoid wasteful detours and make sure you reach the rewards that matter most to you.
What the Exploration Chests Contain
Every step you take on the Hero Wars September Maps Mysterious Island gives you a chest, and these chests add up to a huge part of the total rewards from the event. They aren’t just filler — they contain a mix of valuable resources that support your heroes, titans, and account growth.
Inside the chests, you can find:
The exact drop rates vary, but you’ll notice some rewards are guaranteed (100%) while others come with lower percentages, making the chest openings exciting and rewarding throughout the event.
Patterns Chest
The Chest of Patterns in Hero Wars September Maps contains upgrade patterns that are used to strengthen War Flags. When you open the chest, you can select the specific pattern you need, making it a targeted reward rather than a random drop.
Each chest gives one pattern of your choice. These patterns are essential for developing War Flags, allowing players to enhance different aspects of their teams depending on which pattern they prioritize.
What the War Flag Chest Contains in the September Map
The War Flag Chest from the Hero Wars September Maps Mysterious Island event allows players to choose from several existing war flags or take Golden Threads instead. This chest gives flexibility, letting you either unlock or advance a specific war flag or focus on resource accumulation.
The available options inside the War Flag Chest are:
- War Flag of Fervor
- War Flag of Pet Strength
- War Flag of Decline
- War Flag of Recovery
- War Flag of Swift Warriors
- War Flag of Frost
- 500 Golden Threads
It is important to note that the new War Flag of Readiness is not included in this chest. If you want to unlock it, you need to collect it directly from the Lara Croft event map before the event ends.
FAQ – Hero Wars September Maps
When is the next Mysterious Island map reveal?
The September maps will open on September 1st
Will we still have access to the maps from August?
No. Once the new month begins, the August maps are no longer available. You must either spend your explorer moves before the end of August or save them for September. There is no way to go back to previous maps.
Why are there two maps in September’s event?
This month’s adventure features two separate maps to explore. Each offers unique rewards. Map 1 focuses on emeralds and artifacts, while Map 2 contains rare resources like Golden Threads and Primal Catalysts.
How many explorer moves do I need to complete both maps?
Collecting every grand prize on Map 1 takes roughly 96 explorer moves, and Map 2 requires about 66 moves. Most players won’t have that many, so prioritise the prizes that align with your goals.
Will the Lara Croft map still be available after September 1st?
No. The Lara Croft event map ends on September 1st and will not be available afterward. If you want to collect rewards from that event — including the new War Flag of Readiness — you must finish the map before the deadline.
Conclusion – Hero Wars September Maps
The September adventure in Hero Wars is a rare opportunity to farm both emeralds and scarce resources across two maps. With explorer moves at a premium, smart route planning makes the difference between walking away with a handful of rewards and maximising your haul. Focus on the towers that align with your current needs — whether that’s emeralds, artifacts, skin stones or catalysts — and remember to allocate a few moves for the War Flag chest if you’re still hunting for powerful flags. For a deeper look at War Flags and totem mechanics, explore our War Flags & Patterns guide and our Totem Fragments & Bad Luck Protection article. These resources will help you make informed decisions about where to invest your hard‑earned treasures.
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