GUIDE · BATTLE STRATEGY
Defending against early pressure
Scout the incoming force, protect vulnerable resources, and use walls, defensive buildings, Villagers, and suitable counter units to delay damage. Avoid chasing attackers so far that the defenders leave the economy exposed elsewhere.
Overview
Scout the incoming force, protect vulnerable resources, and use walls, defensive buildings, Villagers, and suitable counter units to delay damage. Avoid chasing attackers so far that the defenders leave the economy exposed elsewhere.
How to execute the plan
Scout likely approach gaps and close the routes that expose Villagers or key resources with Houses, Palisade Walls, or Gates. Garrison only workers in immediate danger, keep other Villagers gathering, and use a Watch Tower or military units where they can actually protect the position.
Risks and response
Ringing the Town Bell can idle workers across the base when only one camp is threatened. Avoid fighting beneath enemy defensive fire; move exposed gatherers, contain the breach, then restore production and scouting as soon as the attack passes.
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