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Butalmapu

TECHNOLOGIES · AGE OF EMPIRES II ONLY

TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC

Butalmapu

Castle-trained unique units and Bola Riders become cheaper.

Butalmapu Age of Empires II technology artwork
Butalmapu Age of Empires II technology artwork

Overview

Castle-trained unique units and Bola Riders become cheaper.

Effect and affected units

Butalmapu changes team Castle unique units, Bolas Riders, and Xolotl Warriors cost -15%. 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 500 Food, 450 Gold, and the research time is 45 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Castle-trained unique units and Bola Riders become cheaper. Effect: Team Castle unique units, Bolas Riders, and Xolotl Warriors cost -15%. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Castle; Research cost: 500 Food, 450 Gold; Research time: 45 seconds. This research is restricted to its named civilization, so it is part of that faction’s identity rather than a shared option. 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
Castle
Cost
500 Food, 450 Gold
Research time
45 seconds
Effect
Team Castle unique units, Bolas Riders, and Xolotl Warriors cost -15%

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

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