TECHNOLOGY · ARCHERY RANGE
Crossbowman upgrade
Upgrades the archer line to a stronger Castle Age ranged unit.
Overview
Upgrades the archer line to a stronger Castle Age ranged unit.
Effect and affected units
Crossbowman upgrade changes upgrades Archer to Crossbowman. The affected target is Crossbowman; the bonus does not automatically apply to the rest of the roster. 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 Archery Range. The recorded cost is 450 Food, 350 Gold, and the research time is 50 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.
Effect and research timing
Upgrades the archer line to a stronger Castle Age ranged unit. Effect: Upgrades Archer to Crossbowman. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Archery Range; Research cost: 450 Food, 350 Gold; 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. This research advances the eligible unit line to its next listed tier, changing which version is fielded after the upgrade becomes available.
Research details
- Age
- Castle Age
- Research building
- Archery Range
- Research time
- 50 seconds
- Effect
- Upgrades Archer to Crossbowman
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Focus
- Research
- Signature / category
- Archery Range
- Release / context
- Core system
- Region
- Archery Range
- Classification
- Technologies