GUIDE · COMBAT MECHANICS
Raiding
Send mobile troops toward exposed villagers and resource lines, forcing the opponent to defend away from the main battle.
Overview
Send mobile troops toward exposed villagers and resource lines, forcing the opponent to defend away from the main battle.
How this system affects decisions
Economic systems are shaped by worker travel, access to safe resource sites, and the time spent gathering versus building or moving. Compare a change by how many workers it affects and how long it remains useful, then balance it against the food, wood, gold, and population required to keep the army active.
How to use this reference
Send mobile troops toward exposed villagers and resource lines, forcing the opponent to defend away from the main battle. The command changes how a group moves or chooses targets; its result depends on unit speed, formation, and the route. Try it with the intended group before relying on it during a fight.
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- Combat mechanics
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- Age of Empires II system
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