artillerydominant

Artillerydominant is a term used in strategy games, particularly real-time strategy (RTS) and turn-based strategy games, to describe a military tactic where the player heavily relies on ranged artillery units to achieve victory. This approach prioritizes long-range bombardment and attrition over direct, close-quarters combat. Artillery units, such as cannons, mortars, or siege engines, are designed to inflict damage from a safe distance, often before enemy forces can engage effectively.

The core principle of an artillerydominant strategy is to soften up enemy defenses, deplete their forces, and disrupt their formations from afar. Players employing this tactic typically focus on establishing a secure position for their artillery, often behind defensive lines or in difficult-to-reach terrain. The success of this strategy hinges on superior positioning, effective targeting, and adequate protection for the vulnerable artillery units themselves. Protecting artillery from enemy flanking maneuvers, fast-moving units, or specialized anti-artillery units is crucial.

Advantages of an artillerydominant strategy include the ability to engage enemies without exposing one's own main force to significant risk, potentially leading to fewer casualties. It can be particularly effective against static or slow-moving enemy armies. However, this strategy also has weaknesses. It can be slow to develop, requiring time to research, produce, and position artillery. It can also be vulnerable to rapid assaults or flanking attacks that bypass the artillery's range, and it may struggle against highly mobile or elusive enemy forces that can quickly close the distance.