TECHNOLOGY · REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Cranequins
Mounted Crossbowmen gain range and bonus attack against infantry.
Overview
Mounted Crossbowmen gain range and bonus attack against infantry.
Effect and affected units
Cranequins changes mounted Crossbowmen +1 range, +2 attack vs. infantry. 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 Imperial Age at the Archery Range. The recorded cost is 300 Food, 200 Gold, and the research time is 70 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.
Effect and research timing
Mounted Crossbowmen gain range and bonus attack against infantry. Effect: Mounted Crossbowmen +1 range, +2 attack vs. infantry. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Archery Range; Research cost: 300 Food, 200 Gold; Research time: 70 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
- Imperial Age
- Research building
- Archery Range
- Research time
- 70 seconds
- Effect
- Mounted Crossbowmen +1 range, +2 attack vs. infantry
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Also known as
- Cranequins (Age of Empires II)
- Focus
- Research
- Signature / category
- Regional technology
- Release / context
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- Regional technology
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