Palisade Gate
Defensive - DarkDescription
"Wooden gate that allows units to pass through Palisade Walls. Opens automatically for friendly units."
Strategic Analysis
Strategic Role
Palisade Gates provide passage through your walls without breaking them. They are stronger than regular Palisades but still vulnerable.
Key Tactics
Entry Points
Place Palisade Gates at strategic locations to let your units move in and out while keeping enemies out.
Defensive Position
Gates can be used to create choke points. Units attacking through a gate can be focused down.
Emergency Escape
Use gates to provide escape routes for villagers being raided outside your walls.
Warning
Gates are often targeted by attackers because they are weaker than Stone Gates. Consider upgrading or protecting them.
Stats Analysis
Palisade Gates have more HP than Palisade Walls but are still weak compared to Stone Gates.
Hit Points
400 HP
60% more HP than Palisade Walls, but still falls quickly to military.
Cost
20 Wood
Cheap but not free. Consider minimizing gates to reduce costs.
Placement Tip
Place gates where you need access but not where attacks are likely. Consider double-walling behind gates.
Timing Tip
Build Palisade Gates when walling in Dark or Feudal Age.
