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Atonement

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Atonement

Allows Monks to convert enemy Monks.

Atonement Age of Empires II technology icon
Atonement Age of Empires II technology icon

Overview

Allows Monks to convert enemy Monks.

Effect and affected units

Atonement changes monks and Missionaries can convert enemy Monks, Missionaries, and Warrior Priests. 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 Monastery. The recorded cost is 325 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

Allows Monks to convert enemy Monks. Effect: Monks and Missionaries can convert enemy Monks, Missionaries, and Warrior Priests. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Monastery; Research cost: 325 Gold; Research time: 40 seconds. This strengthens the religious side of play; protect the Monks and secure safe routes to the targets where the effect matters.

Research details

Research building
Monastery
Cost
325 Gold
Research time
40 seconds
Effect
Monks and Missionaries can convert enemy Monks, Missionaries, and Warrior Priests

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

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