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{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Era|RW}}
{{Multiplayer map infobox
{{Multiplayer Map Infobox
|name=Blood River
|name=Blood River
|image=[[File:Bloodriver LA final.jpg|300px]]
|image=[[File:Bloodriver2 final.jpg|300px]]
|game=''[[Halo Wars]]''
|game=[[Halo Wars]]
|location= Presumably [[Trove]] interior
|location= [[Shield World 0459]]
|terrain=*Canyon
|terrain=*Canyon
*Savanna
*Savanna
|weapons=
|vehicles=
|equipment=
|power-ups=*[[Forerunner Supply Elevator]]
|gametypes=
|gametypes=
|playernumber= 1v1 (2 players)
|playernumber= 1v1
}}
}}
{{Article quote|Secure base locations on nearby cliffs overlook this naturally red-tinged river. The soldiers that fought over its two narrow crossings gave the river its name, which has since taken on a greater meaning.}}
'''Blood River''' is a [[multiplayer]] map for ''[[Halo Wars]]'', added by the [[Historic Battle map pack]].<ref>[https://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Halo-Wars-Historical-Battle-Map-Pack-Add-on/00000000-0000-400c-80cf-00034d530808# '''Xbox Marketplace''': ''Halo Wars Historical Battle Map Pack Add-on'']</ref>


The map features two opposing regions cut in half by a river, which could only be crossed with two bridges, one of which is [[light bridge]]. The starting bases are located atop the hilltops in the opposing corners. There is a [[Forerunner supply elevator]] on each side of the river, both featuring [[Covenant watchtower]]s next to them. Additionally, each sides of the map feature a [[Forerunner secondary reactor]] and a base site (initially occupied by a [[Forerunner fort]]). All three sites are defended by [[Aggressor Sentinel]]s.
'''Blood River''' is a [[Halo Wars]] map included in the [[Historic Battle DLC|Historic Battle Map Pack]]. It is playable on 1v1<ref>http://kotaku.com/5314335/fight-historic-battles-in-the-next-halo-wars-dlc</ref>. It features a forest environment with a river running through the middle, creating two choke points at an energy bridge and a natural land bridge. The map also features two bonus reactors and two bonus supply lifts.  


==Strategy==
==Strategy==
*A good tactic is to hold the two bridges; if the player can gain control of them, enemy ground forces would be prevented from reaching the starting base.
*A good tactic is to hold the two bridges; if you can gain control of them, you can prevent enemy ground forces from reaching your base.
*On the other hand, another good tactic is to rely on air units to make the two bridges irrelevant to the ensuing battle. But if the player chooses this tactic, their base is vulnerable to a large-scaled ground assault.
*On the other hand, another good tactic is to rely on air units to make the two bridges irrelevant to the ensuing battle. But if the player chooses this tactic, their base is vulnerable to a large-scaled ground assault.
*Both bases are situated on top of hills, so long range units can annihilate enemy forces coming up the hill if put in the ideal locations.
*Both bases are situated on top of hills, so long range units can annihilate enemy forces coming up the hill if put in the ideal locations.
*There are supply elevators located next to both bases, they are a good idea to garrison as they also act as a good defensive position.
*There are supply elevators located next to both bases, they are a good idea to garrison as they also act as a good defensive position.
==Trivia==
* Disrupting 5 active leader powers on this map will reward the player with the achievement [[Killjoy (achievement)|Killjoy]], worth 25 gamerpoints.
* This is the only 1v1 map in ''Halo Wars'' to have [[Forerunner]] [[Sentinel]]s serve as the neutral faction.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<gallery widths="150" captionalign="left">
<gallery widths="150">
File:HW_BloodRiver.jpg|A view over the river splitting the map.
File:Bloodriver_yaxis_final.jpg|A topside view of Blood River.
File:Bloodriver_yaxis_final.jpg|A topside view of Blood River.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
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{{Levels|HW|mode=yes}}
[[Category:Historic Battle Map Pack]]

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