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Archers, War Chariots, and Lou Chuans fire extra projectiles.

Bolt Magazine Age of Empires II technology artwork
Bolt Magazine Age of Empires II technology artwork

Overview

Archers, War Chariots, and Lou Chuans fire extra projectiles.

Effect and affected units

Bolt Magazine changes archer line and War Chariots in focus fire mode: +2 projectiles; ; Lou Chuans and War Chariots in barrage mode: +3 projectiles. 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 Castle. The recorded cost is 650 Food, 750 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

Archers, War Chariots, and Lou Chuans fire extra projectiles. Effect: Archer line and War Chariots in focus fire mode: +2 projectiles; ; Lou Chuans and War Chariots in barrage mode: +3 projectiles. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Castle; Research cost: 650 Food, 750 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.

Research details

Research building
Castle
Cost
650 Food, 750 Gold
Research time
40 seconds
Effect
Archer line and War Chariots in focus fire mode: +2 projectiles; ; Lou Chuans and War Chariots in barrage mode: +3 projectiles

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Focus
Unique technology · Shu
Signature / category
Unique technology · Shu
Release / context
Civilization research
Region
Civilization-specific
Classification
Unique technologies
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