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Garrison fire
Some defensive buildings and Town Centers can fire arrows when units are garrisoned inside. The number of occupants affects the extra fire, so garrisoning can improve defense while sheltering vulnerable units.
Overview
Some defensive buildings and Town Centers can fire arrows when units are garrisoned inside. The number of occupants affects the extra fire, so garrisoning can improve defense while sheltering vulnerable units.
How this system affects decisions
This rule affects building mechanics. Read the entry’s stated mechanics together with its requirements and related unit or technology pages; its practical value depends on which parts of that system are active in the current match.
How to use this reference
Some defensive buildings and Town Centers can fire arrows when units are garrisoned inside. The number of occupants affects the extra fire, so garrisoning can improve defense while sheltering vulnerable units. This mechanic links settlement layout to defense. Keep access routes open for your own units, and consider how the structure’s footprint or interaction changes the time an opponent needs to reach workers.
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