TECHNOLOGY · BLACKSMITH
Chain Mail Armor
A stronger infantry armor upgrade for the middle game.
Overview
A stronger infantry armor upgrade for the middle game.
Effect and affected units
Chain Mail Armor changes infantry armor +1 melee / +1 pierce. 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 200 Food, 100 Gold, and the research time is 55 seconds. The linked progression is Scale Mail Armor → Chain Mail Armor → Plate Mail 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 infantry armor upgrade for the middle game. Effect: Infantry armor +1 melee / +1 pierce. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Blacksmith; Research cost: 200 Food, 100 Gold; Research time: 55 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
- 55 seconds
- Effect
- Infantry armor +1 melee / +1 pierce
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Focus
- Research
- Signature / category
- Blacksmith
- Release / context
- Core system
- Region
- Blacksmith
- Classification
- Technologies
research Line: Scale Mail Armor → Chain Mail Armor → Plate Mail Armor