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Siege vision and attack changes

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Siege vision and attack changes

The September 2026 pass increased Battering Ram line of sight from 3 to 5 and Armored Elephant line of sight from 4 to 6, while Siege Tower line of sight fell from 8 to 6. Onagers gained +5 attack and +1 pierce armor, improving their reach and durability in siege exchanges.

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The September 2026 pass increased Battering Ram line of sight from 3 to 5 and Armored Elephant line of sight from 4 to 6, while Siege Tower line of sight fell from 8 to 6. Onagers gained +5 attack and +1 pierce armor, improving their reach and durability in siege exchanges.

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The September 2026 pass increased Battering Ram line of sight from 3 to 5 and Armored Elephant line of sight from 4 to 6, while Siege Tower line of sight fell from 8 to 6. Onagers gained +5 attack and +1 pierce armor, improving their reach and durability in siege exchanges. Read this entry as a version-specific record; a later update may have changed the current values of affected units, buildings, or technologies.

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