Wall-Class Buildings (9)

Learn about the Artillery Fort building in Empire: Total War. Discover its costs, abilities, and strategic advantages for your defenses.

So, you're looking to build some serious defenses in *Empire: Total War*? Let's talk about the Artillery Fort. This isn't just any wall; it's a permanent structure designed to mount heavy guns and make approaching enemies really regret their life choices. Think of it as a death trap for infantry. With strong walls, parapets, and those handy embrasures for cannons, you can rain down grape or canister shot on anyone foolish enough to get close. Just remember, these forts have to be tough to withstand both enemy cannons and the recoil of your own guns. Even smaller cannons like nine-pounders put a strain on the structure over time. There's also a bit of a historical flavor here. The text mentions that magazines holding powder and shot could catch fire and explode. In fact, it even recounts how defenders at Fort York during the War of 1812 intentionally blew up their magazine as they withdrew, taking a chunk of the American assault force with them. So, keep an eye on your powder stores! Cost: * Level 1: 3000 Coin, 3 Turns to Build Abilities: * Requires: [Wooden Fort](https://totalwar.fandom.com/wiki/Wooden_Fort "Wooden Fort") * Enables: Star Fort "Star Fort (Empire: Total War)") It's worth noting that the different regional versions of the Artillery Fort (Western, Middle Eastern, and Indian) look different and have varying wall heights, even though they cost the same. The Western one, for example, has higher walls.