TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC
Cuman Mercenaries
Each Castle lets team members train a group of free Elite Kipchaks.
Overview
Each Castle lets team members train a group of free Elite Kipchaks.
Effect and affected units
Cuman Mercenaries changes team members can create 5 free Elite Kipchaks per Castle. 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 at the Castle. The recorded cost is 650 Food, 400 Gold, and the research time is 40 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.
Matchup plan: Cuman Mercenaries allied raid plan
Cuman Mercenaries provides a small free Kipchak force to the Cuman player and allies, creating an immediate option for a raid or extra Castle defense. Use the grant where its limited numbers have the most impact Coordinate with teammates so the mercenary Kipchaks arrive when an exposed economy, reinforcement route, or siege escort can be pressured. Their mobility supports brief hit-and-run attacks; focus isolated Villagers or slow units, then withdraw before the opponent can surround them. If the map has no safe raiding lane, garrison some of the units in a Castle to add defensive fire while preserving the main army Kipchaks are fragile in open combat and the free contingent is not a replacement for sustained production. Avoid sending them into Town Center fire or heavy melee counters, and confirm that a teammate’s unit bonuses actually apply before building the plan around them
Effect and research timing
Each Castle lets team members train a group of free Elite Kipchaks. Effect: Team members can create 5 free Elite Kipchaks per Castle. Research becomes available in: Imperial; Research at: Castle; Research cost: 650 Food, 400 Gold; Research time: 40 seconds. This research is restricted to its named civilization, so it is part of that faction’s identity rather than a shared option. This is most relevant when the match plan includes defending a position or applying pressure to structures.
Research details
- Age
- Imperial
- Research building
- Castle
- Research time
- 40 seconds
- Effect
- Team members can create 5 free Elite Kipchaks per Castle
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Focus
- Unique technology · Cumans
- Signature / category
- Unique technology · Cumans
- Release / context
- Civilization research
- Region
- Civilization-specific
- Classification
- Unique technologies