Rampart
#RampartDefensive walls. Provides Life and Attack bonuses to defenders.
Description
❖Ancient walls blessed with protective runes. A steadfast defense against all invaders. Defenders gain +10% Life and +5% Attack (1.1x scaling per level). Requires Fortification research.
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The Rampart is an ancient defensive wall built with stones infused with forgotten runes of protection. Its imposing silhouette has stood for centuries, shielding cities from marauders, beasts, and the dark forces that roam the world. The enchantments carved into its surface glow faintly under the moonlight. Mechanically, the Rampart provides battle.side bonuses to all defending units: +10% Life (1.1 modifier), +5% Attack (1.05 modifier), scaling at 1.1x per level. Requires Fortification research (Tier 3), costs 300 Gold, 300 Stone, 100 Wood, 50 Mineral (1.2x scaling).
Creation
Requirements
Must be present (NOT consumed)
Costs
Consumed when created
Battle
Combat modifiers. Stats are INTEGER flat bonuses. All other values are RATIOS.
Strategic Context
❖Advisory information only. Does not affect gameplay mechanics.
Advantages
- + +10% Life to all defenders (1.1 modifier)
- + +5% Attack to all defenders (1.05 modifier)
- + Bonuses scale at 1.1x per level
- + Makes cities significantly harder to capture
- + Stacks with Tower bonuses
Disadvantages
- - Requires Fortification research (Tier 3)
- - Requires substantial Stone (300 base)
- - No offensive capability
- - Can be negated by siege weapons
Warnings
- ! Essential for protecting valuable cities
- ! Combine with Tower for maximum defense
- ! Higher levels dramatically increase survivability
Synergies
Countered By
Scaling
Defensive bonuses scale at 1.1x per level. Level 5 = +15% Life, +8% Attack.