Blacksmith

Overview

Researches shared attack and armor improvements for land forces.

Function and access

Researches shared attack and armor improvements for land forces This determines what the structure contributes to the settlement: economic buildings support resource flow, production buildings add access to an army line, and defensive buildings protect space or routes.

• Available: Feudal Age
• Cost: 150 Wood
• Construction time: 40 seconds

Research available here

These technology entries are associated with this structure. Their Age, cost, and effect determine whether the building is being used for a combat upgrade, an economic improvement, or progression to a later roster option.

• Forging
• Fletching
• Scale Mail Armor
• Chain Mail Armor
• Plate Mail Armor
• Scale Barding Armor
• Chain Barding Armor
• Plate Barding Armor
• Padded Archer Armor
• Leather Archer Armor
• Ring Archer Armor
• Iron Casting
• Blast Furnace
• Bodkin Arrow
• Bracer

Practical role and placement

The Blacksmith researches attack and armor improvements for eligible military lines. These upgrades affect groups of units rather than adding another production line, so their return grows when the army already contains enough eligible units. Match the research to the force you plan to field; an unused upgrade is a substantial investment with no immediate army benefit.

Durability and battlefield role

The structural values describe what this building can protect, garrison, or attack. Use them to decide whether it is a safe production point, a defensive anchor, or a structure that needs support; scenario and campaign buildings may have rules that differ from standard matches.

• Hit points by Age: Feudal Age: 1,800 · Castle Age: 2,100 · Imperial Age: 2,100
• Melee armor by Age: Feudal Age: 1 · Castle Age: 2 · Imperial Age: 3
• Pierce armor by Age: Feudal Age: 8 · Castle Age: 9 · Imperial Age: 10
• Line of sight: 6