The King is Watching: Gaze Explained
Written by Andrew Hammel | The King is Watching
The gaze mechanic in The King Is Watching controls which buildings actively produce resources or units. Buildings only work when within the King’s gaze, and moving them into it temporarily slows production before returning to normal. Managing gaze effectively is essential for strong economy and defense.
Increase Gaze Size Early
Your gaze starts at three tiles and can be upgraded to a maximum of six tiles. A larger gaze allows more buildings to produce simultaneously, improving overall efficiency. Upgrade gaze size as soon as resources allow, as this doubles your productive capacity over time.
Unit Buildings Only Need Gaze During Production
Unit-producing buildings, such as barracks and mage towers, only need your gaze while creating new units. Once a building reaches its unit limit, it can be ignored until replacements are required. Focus gaze on resource or upgrade buildings instead, then return to unit buildings when replenishment is needed.
Move Buildings Often
Do not hesitate to move buildings in and out of the King’s gaze as needed. While moving a building slows production briefly, the effect is temporary and worth the flexibility. Prioritize critical production, like food or construction, when resources run low, then rotate gaze to defensive unit buildings when needed.
Expand Unit Limit Regularly
While gaze control is important, your total unit limit affects how often you need to manage unit production buildings. Expanding this limit reduces the need to swap gaze frequently, giving you more freedom to focus on resources or strategic upgrades.
Final Blurb
The King’s gaze determines which buildings actively produce, making it one of the most important mechanics to master. Increase gaze size early, only focus on unit buildings during production, and freely move structures to maximize efficiency and defense.
FAQ
What does the King’s gaze do?
The King’s gaze controls which buildings produce resources or units.
Does moving buildings slow production?
Yes, production slows briefly when moved into gaze but quickly returns to normal.
What should I prioritize in gaze early on?
Focus on resource-generating buildings first, then rotate to unit production as needed.
What is the maximum gaze size?
Gaze size starts at three tiles and can be upgraded to six tiles.
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