Catapults are fireworks; your army is the fuse. This article explores **defensive structures without
walls**, with practical lines you can use immediately. **Soft Cover With Bodies** — Use it to
convert Vault into positioning advantage. Items are punctuation—don’t overuse exclamation points.
**Tempo Burns** — Leverage it when you’re ahead on actions. If a lane is clogged, look for a
diagonal archer line within two steps. **Range Denial** — Use it to convert Vault into positioning
advantage. Consider the exchange rate between actions and coins; a minted +5 rarely beats a tempo
capture. **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** — 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.