TECHNOLOGY · BLACKSMITH
Chain Barding Armor
A stronger cavalry armor upgrade.
Overview
A stronger cavalry armor upgrade.
Effect and affected units
Chain Barding Armor changes cavalry and Missionary +1 melee / +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 Blacksmith. The recorded cost is 250 Food, 150 Gold, and the research time is 60 seconds. The linked progression is Scale Barding Armor → Chain Barding Armor → Plate Barding Armor. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.
Effect and research timing
A stronger cavalry armor upgrade. Effect: Cavalry and Missionary +1 melee / +1 pierce armor. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Blacksmith; Research cost: 250 Food, 150 Gold; Research time: 60 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 building
- Blacksmith
- Research time
- 60 seconds
- Effect
- Cavalry and Missionary +1 melee / +1 pierce armor
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Focus
- Research
- Signature / category
- Blacksmith
- Release / context
- Core system
- Region
- Blacksmith
- Classification
- Technologies
research Line: Scale Barding Armor → Chain Barding Armor → Plate Barding Armor