Three actions per turn sounds generous—until it isn’t. This article explores **defensive structures
without walls**, with practical lines you can use immediately. **Soft Cover With Bodies** — Leverage
it when you’re ahead on actions. End turns with initiative rather than mere advancement. **Line
Blocking** — Leverage it when you’re ahead on actions. Consider the exchange rate between actions
and coins; a minted +5 rarely beats a tempo capture. **Graves As Resources** — Practice it to
internalize timing windows. If a lane is clogged, look for a diagonal archer line within two steps.
**Tempo Burns** — Use it to convert Vault into positioning advantage. Consider the exchange rate
between actions and coins; a minted +5 rarely beats a tempo capture. **Range Denial** — It punishes
greedy deployments. If a lane is clogged, look for a diagonal archer line within two steps. Draft a
short opening book for yourself—and revise it often. Remember, tempo is a resource—spend it where
pressure multiplies. Remember, tempo is a resource—spend it where pressure multiplies. Remember,
tempo is a resource—spend it where pressure multiplies. Remember, tempo is a resource—spend it where
pressure multiplies.