TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC
Arquebus
Gunpowder units lead their shots against moving targets.
Overview
Gunpowder units lead their shots against moving targets.
Effect and affected units
Arquebus changes gunpowder units fire more accurately at moving targets; Increases projectile speed of Bombard Cannons and Bombard Towers by 0.2 and of other gunpowder units by 0.5. 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 Imperial Age at the Castle. The recorded cost is 700 Food, 400 Gold, and the research time is not separately recorded. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.
Effect and research timing
Gunpowder units lead their shots against moving targets. Effect: Gunpowder units fire more accurately at moving targets; Increases projectile speed of Bombard Cannons and Bombard Towers by 0.2 and of other gunpowder units by 0.5. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Castle; Research cost: 700 Food, 400 Gold. 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
- Imperial Age
- Research building
- Castle
- Effect
- Gunpowder units fire more accurately at moving targets; Increases projectile speed of Bombard Cannons and Bombard Towers by 0.2 and of other gunpowder units by 0.5
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Focus
- Unique technology · Portuguese
- Signature / category
- Unique technology · Portuguese
- Release / context
- Civilization research
- Region
- Civilization-specific
- Classification
- Unique technologies