TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC
Bessian Metalworking
Levy, Lancer, and Rhomphaia Warrior attacks strip armor from targets.

Overview
Levy, Lancer, and Rhomphaia Warrior attacks strip armor from targets.
Effect and affected units
Bessian Metalworking changes levy, Lancer, and Rhomphaia Warrior lines: Attacks strip unit armor. 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 Fort. The recorded cost is 1100 Food, 700 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
Levy, Lancer, and Rhomphaia Warrior attacks strip armor from targets. Effect: Levy, Lancer, and Rhomphaia Warrior lines: Attacks strip unit armor. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Fort; Research cost: 1100 Food, 700 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
- Imperial Age
- Research building
- Fort
- Research time
- 40 seconds
- Effect
- Levy, Lancer, and Rhomphaia Warrior lines: Attacks strip unit armor
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Focus
- Unique technology · Thracians
- Signature / category
- Unique technology · Thracians
- Release / context
- Civilization research
- Region
- Civilization-specific
- Classification
- Unique technologies