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Arson

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TECHNOLOGY · BARRACKS

Arson

Improves infantry damage against buildings.

Arson Age of Empires II technology icon
Arson Age of Empires II technology icon

Overview

Improves infantry damage against buildings.

Effect and affected units

Arson changes infantry +2 attack vs. standard buildings. 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 Feudal Age at the Barracks. The recorded cost is not separately recorded, and the research time is 25 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Improves infantry damage against buildings. Effect: Infantry +2 attack vs. standard buildings. Research becomes available in: Feudal Age; Research at: Barracks; Research time: 25 seconds. 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

Research building
Barracks
Research time
25 seconds
Effect
Infantry +2 attack vs. standard buildings

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Focus
Research
Signature / category
Barracks
Release / context
Core system
Region
Barracks
Classification
Technologies
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