After parsing more than 1,000 unique Olden Era Single Hero matches, one trend is becoming clear: Exodus is turning into the default competitive map template.
Across the last three weeks, Exodus has remained the most popular template, consistently staying above 50% of recorded matches. In the current weekly snapshot, it reached 68%.
Data Snapshot
This analysis is based on parsed match history from the in-game ladder interface.
Dataset:
- Mode: Single Hero
- Matches parsed: 1,000+ unique matches
- Period: last three weeks
- Current snapshot date: Monday, June 22
- Data source: parsed in-game match history
Because the current week has only just started, the latest numbers should be treated as an early weekly snapshot rather than a final weekly result.
What Are the Drivers of Such Trend
The main shift is the growing dominance of Exodus by eating the Blitz out
Why Exodus Is Rising
Exodus is often treated as the more canonical and less random template for Single Hero games. That may explain why it attracts a growing share of players who want a more consistent competitive experience.
That does not necessarily mean Blitz is dead. Since the current week has just started, part of the change may be caused by early-week sampling. Still, the direction is visible: players are choosing Exodus more often, while Blitz is losing ground.
What This Means for Players
For players learning Olden Era Single Hero, Exodus may be the best template to understand first. It currently represents the largest share of observed matches and appears to be growing week by week.
That matters for practice. If most ladder games are played on Exodus, then learning its pacing, common expansion routes, fight timings, and zone break patterns becomes more valuable.
For competitive players, the key question is whether this trend continues after the current week becomes more complete. If Exodus stays near this level, it may become the main baseline for Single Hero balance discussions and strategy guides.
Methodology Note
This is not official API data. The dataset is collected from the visible in-game ladder interface and parsed match history. Some matches may be missing, and the current week is incomplete.
The goal is not to claim perfect coverage, but to track visible ladder trends over time.
As the dataset grows, future updates can compare:
- map template popularity;
- faction winrates by template;
- hero performance by template;
- rating differences between templates;
- whether Exodus produces more stable competitive outcomes.