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Bombard Cannon

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TECHNOLOGY · AGE OF EMPIRES II

Bombard Cannon

The Imperial Age research that once unlocked Bombard Cannons from the Siege Workshop. The Conquerors replaced this separate unlock with later availability rules.

Bombard Cannon historical Age of Empires II technology icon
Bombard Cannon historical Age of Empires II technology icon

Overview

The Imperial Age research that once unlocked Bombard Cannons from the Siege Workshop. The Conquerors replaced this separate unlock with later availability rules.

Effect and affected units

Bombard Cannon changes unlocks Bombard Cannons at the Siege Workshop.. 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 Age of Empires II at the Siege Workshop. The recorded cost is not separately recorded, and the research time is 100 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

The Imperial Age research that once unlocked Bombard Cannons from the Siege Workshop. The Conquerors replaced this separate unlock with later availability rules. Effect: Unlocks Bombard Cannons at the Siege Workshop. Research at: Siege Workshop; Research time: 100 seconds. This is a historical entry; check its release context because it is not necessarily available in the current standard technology set. This is most relevant when the match plan includes defending a position or applying pressure to structures.

Research details

Research time
100 seconds
Food cost
500
Gold cost
250
Effect
Unlocks Bombard Cannons at the Siege Workshop.
Status
Removed in The Conquerors
Research Age
Imperial Age
Research building
Siege Workshop

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Also known as
Bombard Cannon (technology)
Focus
Legacy naval and siege research
Signature / category
Historical technology
Release / context
Age of Empires II
Classification
Legacy technology
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