Dock
Military - DarkDescription
"Naval production building. Creates fishing ships, transport ships, and warships. Also researches naval technologies."
Strategic Analysis
Strategic Role
The Dock is essential on water maps. Control of the seas determines who can safely fish, transport armies, and dominate coastal areas.
Key Tactics
Early Fishing
On water maps, immediately build fishing ships. Deep fish provides 1 food per second - faster than any land source.
Galley Rush
In Feudal Age, Galleys can kill enemy fishing ships and deny food income. Water control early often wins water maps.
Transport Drops
Use Transport Ships to move armies across water, enabling surprise attacks on enemy coastlines.
Fire Ships
Fire Ships counter Galleys and are essential for naval combat. Mix them with your War Galleys.
Warning
Losing water control on island maps is often game-ending. Invest heavily in navy if the map requires it.
Stats Analysis
The Dock is both a production building and a drop-off point for fishing ships. Its garrison capability provides defense in coastal areas.
Hit Points
1800 HP
Durable but vulnerable to warships. Protect your Docks with military ships.
Garrison Capacity
10 Units
Can garrison units for protection. Garrisoned units provide arrow fire.
Naval Techs
4 Upgrades
Gillnets for fishing, Careening/Dry Dock/Shipwright for military ships.
Units Produced
Technologies
Placement Tip
Build Docks near deep fish for efficient fishing. For military production, place Docks to cover key water areas.
Timing Tip
Build your first Dock with your 6th-7th villager on water maps. Fishing ships should be your primary food source early game.
