Escarpments Con-Cave Builder: Terrain Elevation Guide
By Dwarven Forge - Miniature Terrain for the gaming community | Published: 2026-10-25
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to use the Escarpments Con-Cave Builder to add versatile elevation, cave entrances, and seamless transitions to your Dwarvenite tabletop terrain.
Quick answer
Use the Escarpments Con-Cave Builder to create inside corners, fill mountain floor gaps, or form cave entrances—all while keeping your build modular and stable.
Why the con-cave piece stands out
Most elevation sets give you straight walls and outside corners, but the con-cave solves the inside corner problem. It also doubles as a cave mouth or a patch for irregular gaps in your mountain floor, making it one of the most versatile single pieces in the Dwarvenite Set.
The included custom plug and floors let you combine the con-cave with standard escarpments or use them independently. This flexibility means you can reuse the same piece across very different encounter layouts.
Common trade-off to know
Because the con-cave is designed to fit multiple roles, it may not sit perfectly flush in every configuration on the first try. A slight gap can appear if the adjoining escarpment pieces are not aligned at the same height. Dry-fit before gluing or committing to a permanent setup.
How to build with the Con-Cave Builder
- Plan your elevation layout: Decide whether the con-cave will serve as an inside corner, a cave entrance, or a gap filler. Mark the positions of adjoining escarpments so the con-cave sits at the same height. A common mistake is placing the con-cave without checking adjacent piece heights—always dry-fit first.
- Attach the custom plug and floors: Insert the included plug into the con-cave's recess, then add the floors on top. The plug locks the piece in place and prevents shifting during gameplay. Forgetting the plug can cause the floors to wobble—make sure it clicks fully into the slot.
- Connect to escarpments: Align the con-cave with straight escarpment pieces on either side. Press firmly so the magnetic or friction connections hold. If using as a cave entrance, leave the front open and stack escarpments behind it. If the con-cave feels loose, check that the escarpment bases are on a flat surface—uneven tabletops cause misalignment.
- Test stability and adjust: Gently tap the assembled terrain from different angles. If any piece shifts, re-seat it and verify the plug is engaged. For permanent builds, use a small dab of poster putty on the connection points. Skipping the stability test risks a collapse mid-game—always give the build a quick shake test.
Product facts
- Escarpments - Con-Cave Builder (Unpainted): The con-cave can function as an inside corner, fill holes in your mountain floor, or provide a cave entrance. It comes with a custom plug and floors that can be used on their own or combined with the escarpment. You get three distinct uses from one piece, saving you from buying separate specialty terrain for caves and inside corners.
Escarpments - Con-Cave Builder (Unpainted)
