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2.11: Defending Against Krogoth | [Back to the WarGuide]
Knowing now that a Core opponent can create the ultimate weapon, Krogoth, early base setup becomes critical in defeating a Krogoth attack. At the beginning of a game, notice your starting position. Is there a place on the map which Krogoth will have trouble reaching? (island, choke point area.) If so, its probably wise to begin initial base construction there. If you begin setup on an island, then your base defense problems are over. Krogoth cannot get to your base, but he can defend his. If there are no islands to build on though, then you need to consider a few crucial options: 1) Implement Dragon's Teeth and Fortification Walls into your base. Krogoth will take some time for your opponent to build, giving you plenty of time to have a few construction bots build wall defenses. These defenses later will stop his movement, but DTs will only stop his fire when he is not close to them. You should build the walls away from the outer edge of your base, and far enough to where Krogoth will no be able to hit anything of value. If you choose to set up an Annihilator, Bertha, or other stationary tower behind the DT's, then more power to you. If you notice Krogoth coming early on, you can target your Bertha at him and pretty much take him out. However, if your enemy has radar jammers guarding him, then you should have aircraft or spotters patrolling your outer base, and be aware when on of them is destroyed. 2) Use mines at choke points. Mines become really helpful in the destruction of Krogoth. You will need an entrance to your base through the outer walls, and this entrance should be layered with mines. Also, keep a few Guardians or mobile units on the outside, just in case your opponent sends a few cheap units in to trigger the mines before Krogoth arrives. Or, you can set them to 'hold fire' where you have to manually detonate them. Remember that mines count as units, so don't block in your only base exit with a mine field. 3) If you are playing as Core, try to get a big boy up as soon as possible, that way you can counter his Krogoth with one of your own. If you are Arm, steal one of your opponent's construction Kbots with a transport and build your own Krogoth. This has helped me evade a Krogoth threat many of times . 4) Build a Krogoth Defensive line. Construct Guardians on every other space in a stright line, and HLT's on every other space in front of the Guardians. Then, surround this line with Dragon's Teeth. Also, have a bunch of Spiders around in case of an attack. It is also good to have a few scouts patrolling in front of your base, just in case your opponent jams his Krogoth. 5) Don't forget Annihilators though. These make quick work of Krogoth. Set five Annihilators up, and build 2 Guardians directly in front of each one. I've found that Krogoth really has a hard time dealing with this setup. 6) If you can get a Vulcan or Buzzsaw up in time, then more power to you. These are the ultimate Krogoth stoppers. Again, have scouts patrol the area in front of your base because your opponent will most likely jam his Krogoth. 7) This is probably the best strategy to use against a Krogoth: don't let him be produced! Keep tabs on your enemy, and if you see the Gantry going up, take it down! Remember, Gantries can only be built by advanced construction Kbots, so if you see any construction Kbot around, take it out (or steal it).