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Caciques

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TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC

Caciques

Champi Scouts and Slingers attack faster.

Caciques Age of Empires II technology artwork
Caciques Age of Empires II technology artwork

Overview

Champi Scouts and Slingers attack faster.

Effect and affected units

Caciques changes champi Scout line, Slingers, and Xolotl Warriors attack 25% faster. 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 Castle. The recorded cost is 400 Food, 200 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

Champi Scouts and Slingers attack faster. Effect: Champi Scout line, Slingers, and Xolotl Warriors attack 25% faster. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Castle; Research cost: 400 Food, 200 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
400 Food, 200 Gold
Research time
45 seconds
Effect
Champi Scout line, Slingers, and Xolotl Warriors attack 25% faster

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

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