TECHNOLOGY · UNIVERSITY
Ballistics
Helps eligible ranged attacks lead moving targets.

Overview
Helps eligible ranged attacks lead moving targets.
Effect and affected units
Ballistics changes improves missile units' accuracy against moving targets. 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 University. The recorded cost is 300 Wood, 175 Gold, and the research time is 60 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.
Effect and research timing
Helps eligible ranged attacks lead moving targets. Effect: Improves missile units' accuracy against moving targets. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: University; Research cost: 300 Wood, 175 Gold; Research time: 60 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
- Age
- Castle Age
- Research building
- University
- Research time
- 60 seconds
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Also known as
- Ballistics (Age of Empires II)
- Focus
- Research
- Signature / category
- University
- Release / context
- Core system
- Region
- University
- Classification
- Technologies