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Careening

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Careening

Adds 1 pierce armor to ships.

Careening Age of Empires II technology icon
Careening Age of Empires II technology icon

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

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
Classification
Technologies

research Line: Careening → Dry Dock

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