Battle for Plancenoit Map Guide#
Fight for control of the critical churchyard as French, English and Prussian forces clash in this detailed recreation of a pivotal Napoleonic battle.
This large-sized, historical battleground features 14 regions with varying strategic value, making it excellent for multiplayer tactical warfare.
At-a-Glance Stats#
| Battle for Plancenoit Map | |
|---|---|
| Pack Name | Napoleon's Battles |
| Size | Large |
| Zones | 79 |
| Regions | 14 |
| Blizzards | 7 |
| Portals | 7 |
| Popularity | 1,478 |
| Official Description | The French, English and Prussians all want the churchyard, can you hold the line? |
Battle for Plancenoit Map#
Regions & Bonuses#
The map divides the battlefield into 14 major regions (continents), each with its own bonus troops:
| Region | Bonus |
|---|---|
| 16th Brigade | 🟢 + 2 |
| French IV Corps | 🟢 + 2 |
| South Plancenoit | 🔵 + 3 |
| West Hamlet | 🔵 + 3 |
| West Plancenoit | 🔵 + 3 |
| East Plancenoit | 🟠 + 4 |
| French Cavalry | 🟠 + 4 |
| North Plancenoit | 🟠 + 4 |
| Prussian Cavalry | 🟠 + 4 |
| Prussian Corps | 🟠 + 4 |
| Young Guard I | 🟠 + 4 |
| Young Guard II | 🟠 + 4 |
| East Hamlet | 🔴 + 5 |
| Church | 🟣 + 6 |
YouTube & Video Showcase#
Francassins – Round1, Game 2 (Strong Start… But Not Fast Enough)#
Strategic Analysis:
Battle for Plancenoit is a map that rewards early expansion and flexible positioning, especially under 70% Domination with progressive cards. The unstable portals create dynamic attack routes, making it easy to reposition but also opening up sudden vulnerabilities. In this featured match, I focused on securing multiple bonuses and spreading my stacks to maximize board control. However, the real lesson was in timing: with progressive cards, the window to make a winning run can close instantly. Blue capitalized on a single turn of hesitation, using the portals to sweep for 70% before I could react.
Key Takeaways:
- Early bonuses and spread are powerful, but only if you’re ready to act when the opportunity arises.
- Unstable portals mean no region is truly safe—always watch for sudden attacks.
- In progressive 70%, waiting for the “perfect” moment can mean missing your chance entirely.
- Flexibility and readiness to cash in are more important than holding territory late.
Challenge for Players:
How do you balance patience with aggression on Battle for Plancenoit? Would you have gone for the run a turn earlier, or waited for a bigger set? Watch the video and consider how you’d approach this high-tempo, portal-heavy map.
Francassins – Round 3, Game 1 (Uphill Battle on Plancenoit)#
Strategic Analysis:
This match is a clear example of how Battle for Plancenoit can punish early setbacks and reward adaptability. The map’s unstable portals create shifting attack routes, but if your bonus is blocked early, you may be forced into a defensive posture. In Secret Assassin mode, patience and positioning are critical — especially when you cannot pressure your target directly.
In this game, an early denied bonus left Red without income or tempo. The focus shifted to survival: stacking carefully, dodging aggression, and hoping for a card turn-in window. The unstable portals offered potential escape routes, but without a strong position, they were difficult to leverage. As progressive cards ramped up, players with bonuses and better positioning were able to chain eliminations, while those behind struggled to keep up.
Key Takeaways:
- If your bonus is blocked, prioritize survival and look for late-game opportunities.
- Use portals for repositioning, but only if you have the armies to support it.
- In Assassin mode, sometimes the best move is to wait and avoid attention until a window opens.
How would you adapt if your early bonus was denied on Plancenoit? Watch the video for a real example and consider your own approach.
Popularity#
This chart compares the popularity of the Battle for Plancenoit Map (with 1,478 likes) against the average popularity across all maps (with 22,316 likes). Battle for Plancenoit is 93.4% less popular than the average map.