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Bloodlines

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TECHNOLOGY · STABLE

Bloodlines

Improves the durability of eligible cavalry units.

Bloodlines Age of Empires II technology icon
Bloodlines Age of Empires II technology icon

Overview

Improves the durability of eligible cavalry units.

Effect and affected units

Bloodlines changes mounted units +20 HP. 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 Stable. The recorded cost is 150 Food, 100 Gold, and the research time is 50 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 the durability of eligible cavalry units. Effect: Mounted units +20 HP. Research becomes available in: Feudal Age; Research at: Stable; Research cost: 150 Food, 100 Gold; Research time: 50 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
Stable
Cost
150 Food, 100 Gold
Research time
50 seconds
Effect
Mounted units +20 HP

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

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