GUIDE · BUILDING MECHANICS
Gates
Gates let allied units pass through a wall while restricting enemy movement. They can be opened or closed, so placing them carefully helps preserve a defensive boundary without blocking friendly routes.
Overview
Gates let allied units pass through a wall while restricting enemy movement. They can be opened or closed, so placing them carefully helps preserve a defensive boundary without blocking friendly routes.
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
Gates let allied units pass through a wall while restricting enemy movement. They can be opened or closed, so placing them carefully helps preserve a defensive boundary without blocking friendly routes. 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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- Building mechanics
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- Age of Empires II system
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