That’s why it’s important that you grab development cards to acquire knights.
Using those strategies above, means you’ll be able to vault into the lead compared to lesser opponents. Taking the lead is dangerous because it then attracts bandits to try to block your resource generation or steal resources from your warm, living hands. That’s why it’s important that you grab development cards to acquire knights. Not only do knights prevent people from getting the robber to squat in your territory, they’re also useful as threats too, if you can wave it around as a retaliatory measure or to get a trade deal through.