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'''Scouting''' is the act of sending a reconnaissance march to another player's city to gather intelligence before a potential attack. Scout reports reveal valuable information about the target's defenses, troop counts, and resource stockpiles.

== Overview ==
Before attacking another player, skilled commanders always scout first. A scout march travels to the target city and returns with a report detailing what defenders it encountered. This intelligence helps you decide whether an attack is worthwhile and how to compose your attacking force.

== What Scouts Reveal ==
A successful scout report typically includes:

{| class="wikitable"
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! Information !! Details
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| Troop Count || Number and type of defending troops in the Wall garrison
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| Troop Tiers || Whether the defender has T1, T2, T3+ troops
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| Trap Count || Any defensive traps placed around the city
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| Resource Stockpile || Amount of unprotected resources available to plunder
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| Hero Assignment || Sometimes reveals the defending heroes assigned to garrison
|}

== Scout vs. Counter-Scout ==
Scouting is not foolproof — defenders can counter it:
* The [[Watchtower]] detects incoming scouts and alerts the defender
* A high-level Watchtower may identify who is scouting
* Certain research technologies can reduce the amount of information scouts gather
* Defenders with very large garrisons may deter potential attackers even when scouted

== How to Scout ==
# Tap on the target city on the world map.
# Select "Scout" from the action menu.
# Your scouts are sent automatically — no resource cost beyond the march.
# When scouts return, view the Scout Report in your reports tab.

== Scout Report Interpretation ==
Reading a scout report effectively:
* **No troops + lots of resources** → Easy target, low risk
* **High troop count, high tier** → Dangerous, consider attacking with overwhelming force or skipping
* **Protected resources (at/below Storehouse cap)** → Attack may not yield meaningful loot even if won
* **Trap-heavy city** → Traps deal damage to attackers before combat begins — factor this in

== Sending Scouts Without Being Detected ==
Some research technologies can reduce scout visibility, making your reconnaissance harder for the defender's Watchtower to detect. This is useful for ambush-style attacks.

== Tips ==
* '''Always scout before attacking:''' Attacking without scouting is gambling — the defender may have a much stronger garrison than expected.
* '''Scout regularly during events:''' [[State vs State]] and other events create rapidly changing military landscapes — scout before every attack.
* '''Check resources in the report:''' If the defender's resources are fully protected by [[Storehouse]], your attack will win nothing even if you defeat their troops.
* '''React to being scouted:''' If your [[Watchtower]] alerts you that you've been scouted, activate a [[Peace Shield]] or reinforce your garrison before an attack arrives.
* '''Scout alliance targets too:''' Before a coordinated alliance attack, one player scouts while others prepare — efficient division of labor.

== See Also ==
* [[Combat]]
* [[Watchtower]]
* [[Wall]]
* [[Peace Shield]]
* [[Storehouse]]
* [[Game Mechanics]]

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