https://www.rimworldtools.com/tags/defense/ Recent content in Defense on RimWorld Tools — Calculators & Guides Hugo en-us © 2026 RimWorld Tools · Fan site, not affiliated with Ludeon Studios · Powered by fansweb https://www.rimworldtools.com/guides/defense-layout/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.rimworldtools.com/guides/defense-layout/ <p>A good <strong>RimWorld defense layout</strong> is the difference between losing a colony and losing nothing. Here's how to design defenses for the current <strong>1.6 / Odyssey</strong> version.</p> <h2>Core Defense Principles</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Funnel the enemy:</strong> walls force raiders through one choke point (kill box).</li> <li><strong>Cover beats numbers:</strong> sandbags, embrasures and walls give your shooters a 50%+ edge.</li> <li><strong>Turrets absorb:</strong> autocannons and mini-turrets tank fire while pawns shoot from cover.</li> <li><strong>Multiple layers:</strong> a perimeter wall plus interior bunkers saves the colony when one line falls.</li> </ul> <h2>Kill Box Design (proven layout)</h2> <table> <thead><tr><th>Element</th><th>How many</th><th>Purpose</th></tr></thead> <tbody> <tr><td>Perimeter wall (2-thick)</td><td>Surrounds base</td><td>Slows raids, funnels to entrance</td></tr> <tr><td>Entrance corridor</td><td>1 wide, 10-15 long</td><td>Forces single-file approach</td></tr> <tr><td>Sandbag line at exit</td><td>3-5 rows</td><td>Cover for your shooters</td></tr> <tr><td>Mini-turrets</td><td>4-6 along corridor</td><td>Suppress while pawns fire</td></tr> <tr><td>Interior bunker</td><td>1 behind sandbags</td><td>Retreat position</td></tr> </tbody> </table> <h2>Defense FAQ</h2> <div class="faq-item"> <h3>Do kill boxes still work in 1.6?</h3> <p>Yes — raiders still path through openings. Keep the entrance clear of doors so they don't break walls instead.</p>