TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC
Andean Sling
Slingers gain attack and Skirmishers lose minimum range.
Overview
Slingers gain attack and Skirmishers lose minimum range.
Effect and affected units
Andean Sling changes slinger +1 attack; Skirmisher and Slinger minimum range removed. Read the named target carefully: this effect applies only to the units, buildings, or economy described in its entry. This is the main reason to research it; compare the affected units with the army you expect to field.
Research cost and timing
Research is available in Castle Age at the Castle. The recorded cost is 200 Food, 300 Gold, and the research time is 40 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.
Effect and research timing
Slingers gain attack and Skirmishers lose minimum range. Effect: Slinger +1 attack; Skirmisher and Slinger minimum range removed. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Castle; Research cost: 200 Food, 300 Gold; Research time: 40 seconds. This research is restricted to its named civilization, so it is part of that faction’s identity rather than a shared option. Its value depends on which units receive the effect and how often they take part in combat; timing it before a major engagement can improve the whole eligible group.
Research details
- Age
- Castle Age
- Research building
- Castle
- Research time
- 40 seconds
- Effect
- Slinger +1 attack; Skirmisher and Slinger minimum range removed
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Focus
- Unique technology · Incas
- Signature / category
- Unique technology · Incas
- Release / context
- Civilization research
- Region
- Civilization-specific
- Classification
- Unique technologies