TECHNOLOGY · BLACKSMITH
Bodkin Arrow
Improves ranged attack and range for supported units and defenses.
Overview
Improves ranged attack and range for supported units and defenses.
Effect and affected units
Bodkin Arrow changes arrow/javelin-shooting units and buildings +1 attack, range, and Line of Sight. 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 Blacksmith. The recorded cost is 200 Food, 100 Gold, and the research time is 35 seconds. The linked progression is Fletching → Bodkin Arrow → Bracer. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.
Effect and research timing
Improves ranged attack and range for supported units and defenses. Effect: Arrow/javelin-shooting units and buildings +1 attack, range, and Line of Sight. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Blacksmith; Research cost: 200 Food, 100 Gold; Research time: 35 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
- Blacksmith
- Research time
- 35 seconds
- Effect
- Arrow/javelin-shooting units and buildings +1 attack, range, and Line of Sight
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Focus
- Research
- Signature / category
- Blacksmith
- Release / context
- Core system
- Region
- Blacksmith
- Classification
- Technologies