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Bombard Tower

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Bombard Tower

An advanced defensive tower that fires powerful gunpowder projectiles.

Bombard Tower in Age of Empires II
Bombard Tower in Age of Empires II

Overview

An advanced defensive tower that fires powerful gunpowder projectiles.

Function and access

An advanced defensive tower that fires powerful gunpowder projectiles 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.

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.

Function and availability

An advanced defensive tower that fires powerful gunpowder projectiles. Available from: Imperial Age; Construction cost: 125 Stone, 100 Gold; Build time: 80 seconds; Garrison capacity: 5; Listed range: 8; Line of sight: 10. Its defensive value depends on the approach it covers and the time it buys for nearby units to respond.

Building statistics

Cost
125 Stone, 100 Gold
Construction time
80 seconds
Garrison capacity
5
Range
8
Ranged attack
120
Reload time
6 seconds

Building values can vary by edition or scenario.

Focus
Defense · gunpowder
Signature / category
Construction & function
Release / context
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