TECHNOLOGY · BLACKSMITH
Bracer
The final shared attack and range upgrade for eligible ranged units.
Overview
The final shared attack and range upgrade for eligible ranged units.
Effect and affected units
Bracer 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 Imperial Age at the Blacksmith. The recorded cost is 300 Food, 200 Gold, and the research time is 40 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
The final shared attack and range upgrade for eligible ranged units. Effect: Arrow/javelin-shooting units and buildings +1 attack, range, and Line of Sight. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Blacksmith; Research cost: 300 Food, 200 Gold; Research time: 40 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
- Imperial Age
- Research building
- Blacksmith
- Research time
- 40 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
research Line: Fletching → Bodkin Arrow → Bracer