TECHNOLOGY · UNIVERSITY
Careening
Adds 1 pierce armor to ships.

Overview
Adds 1 pierce armor to ships.
Effect and affected units
Careening changes ships +1 pierce armor. 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 University. The recorded cost is not separately recorded, and the research time is 50 seconds. The linked progression is Careening → Dry Dock. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.
Effect and research timing
Adds 1 pierce armor to ships. Effect: Ships +1 pierce armor. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research time: 50 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
- Castle Age
- Research time
- 50 seconds
- Effect
- Ships +1 pierce armor
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Focus
- Research
- Signature / category
- University
- Release / context
- Core system
- Region
- University
- Classification
- Technologies
research Line: Careening → Dry Dock