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Outpost

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Outpost

A cheap watch point that expands line of sight over nearby terrain.

Outpost in Age of Empires II
Outpost in Age of Empires II

Overview

A cheap watch point that expands line of sight over nearby terrain.

Function and access

A cheap watch point that expands line of sight over nearby terrain This determines what the structure contributes to the settlement: economic buildings support resource flow, production buildings add access to an army line, and defensive buildings protect space or routes.

Durability and battlefield role

The structural values describe what this building can protect, garrison, or attack. Use them to decide whether it is a safe production point, a defensive anchor, or a structure that needs support; scenario and campaign buildings may have rules that differ from standard matches.

Function and availability

A cheap watch point that expands line of sight over nearby terrain. Available from: Dark Age; Construction cost: 25 Wood, 5 Stone. Its release and category determine which scenarios or match settings use it; consult its listed profile before treating it as a standard buildable structure.

Building statistics

Cost
25 Wood, 5 Stone

Building values can vary by edition or scenario.

Also known as
Outpost (Age of Empires II)
Focus
Scouting · vision
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