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CONTROL MAP

Last updated September 2026

Lijiang Tower map guide

Chinese city at night. Objective, key areas and tips in plain English.

Map at a glance

How the map works

Objective flow: the order of play, not a map.

  1. Both teams leave spawnFrom opposite ends
  2. The point unlocksNight Market, Garden or Control Center
  3. Hold it to 100%Stand on it without enemies
  4. Win two roundsEach round is a different sub-map

Key areas

Night Market
A busy street market with lots of stalls and doorways.
Garden
An open garden with a point in the middle and routes around it.
Control Center
A sub-map high up in the tower, with edges you can fall from.

Tactical map

Detailed tactical map

A detailed top-down map of the current layout is being checked. Until it is ready, use the objective flow above and the in-game map.

Tactical map in review

The basics

Objective
Both teams fight for one control point on the current sub-map. Hold it to build capture progress. The first team to win two rounds takes the match.
Where you spawn
Teams start at opposite ends of each sub-map and reach the point from two sides.

Beginner tips

  • On Control Center, stay away from the edges: falling off is deadly.
  • Night Market has many doorways and small rooms. Use them to reach the point safely.
  • Garden is more open, so fights happen at longer range.

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