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Supplies militia-line cost break-even
Supplies reduces the food burden of the Militia line, so it becomes worthwhile when enough infantry will be trained after the research. Use it as part of a sustained production plan rather than a one-off upgrade.
Overview
Supplies reduces the food burden of the Militia line, so it becomes worthwhile when enough infantry will be trained after the research. Use it as part of a sustained production plan rather than a one-off upgrade.
Plan and execution
Research Supplies when you expect to train a continuing stream of Militia-line units and can keep Barracks active. Convert the food saved into additional units or Villager production, and use the infantry to screen ranged troops or support a push. Reassess after the opponent changes composition, since the technology’s payoff depends on continued use of the line.
Risks and adaptation
For a small army, the research cost may exceed the food saved. Do not buy it simply because the Militia line is available; confirm that the current matchup and economy support enough future production.
- Focus
- Planning sustained infantry production
- Signature / category
- Plan and execution
- Release / context
- Age of Empires II system
- Region
- Technology strategy
- Classification
- Technology strategies