Fortify
Buff 2 Turns
Increases Armor at the cost of mobility. Grants +1 Armor but reduces Move by 1, making units tankier but slower.
Source: Guardian (Fortify), Warlord (Steel Formation)
Mechanics
How It Works
- Grants +1 Armor (reduces physical damage taken)
- Applies -1 Move (reduced mobility)
- Armor bonus applies immediately upon buff application
- Move penalty also applies immediately
Duration & Stacking
- Lasts 2 turns from application
- Does not stack - reapplication refreshes duration
- Move penalty ends when buff expires
Strategic Use
- Use when holding a position (don't need to move)
- Apply before expected physical damage
- Don't use when chasing or repositioning is critical
Interactions
Synergies
- Taunt: Guardian forces enemies to attack while Fortified
- Counter-attacks: Tank damage, counter while taking reduced damage
- Valor Chant: Bard's +1 Will stacks with Fortify's +1 Armor
Counters
- Psionic damage: PSI attacks ignore Armor completely
- Kiting: -1 Move makes it harder to catch ranged units
- True damage: Burn bypasses Armor bonus
