A normal gate can become the weakest point in a WARDOGS FOB once enemy mortars start landing around the entrance. The better approach is to build the entrance in layers so one damaged gate does not expose the entire base.
The basic layout
Think of the entrance as an airlock: outer wall → Gate 1 → protected corridor → Gate 2 → defended interior. Reinforce the sides and use overhead or indirect-fire protection where the build system allows it. The purpose is not to create an indestructible gate; it is to reduce splash damage, slow attackers and buy your team repair time.
Step 1: keep the opening narrow
A very wide entrance is harder to defend. Tie the first gate cleanly into heavy walls so attackers cannot simply walk around it or use the gaps beside it.
Step 2: add a second gate
Place a second gate behind the first with enough room for friendlies to pass through without creating a huge open courtyard. If the outer gate is destroyed, the inner gate still prevents immediate access to the base.
Step 3: offset the path when practical
A slight turn or stagger between the gates reduces straight-line vehicle rushes, grenade throws and direct fire through the entire entrance. You are building a checkpoint, not a tunnel.
Step 4: protect the sides and top
Use heavy wall sections around the airlock and add appropriate overhead protection near vulnerable entrance structures. Mortar rounds attack from above, so thicker side walls alone do not solve the problem.
Step 5: keep repair access inside
Make sure a Support player can reach damaged gate pieces from cover. You do not want your only repair route to require running outside into the same mortar barrage that damaged the gate.
Step 6: do not stack every critical structure behind the entrance
Spread valuable FOB components apart. If the spawn, supplies, mortars and other critical structures are all directly behind the gate, one concentrated barrage can damage multiple systems at the same time.
Step 7: use the airlock properly
Whenever possible, keep at least one gate closed. Open the first gate, move through, close it, then open the second. Random teammates will not always cooperate, but the entrance is strongest when attackers cannot see a straight open path into the base.
FAQ
Is any gate truly mortar-proof?
No. Sustained explosive damage can eventually break defensive structures. This design is better described as mortar-resistant because it adds layers, cover and time for repairs.
How many gates should I use?
Two is a strong beginner airlock. More layers can work on a large FOB if the extra structures do not make movement and resupply difficult.
What is the biggest gate mistake?
Leaving a straight, open path from outside the perimeter directly into the base.
