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Demolition Ship upgrade

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TECHNOLOGY · DOCK

Demolition Ship upgrade

Upgrades Demolition Rafts to Demolition Ships.

Demolition Ship upgrade Age of Empires II technology icon
Demolition Ship upgrade Age of Empires II technology icon

Overview

Upgrades Demolition Rafts to Demolition Ships.

Effect and affected units

Demolition Ship upgrade changes upgrades Demolition Raft to Demolition Ship. The affected target is Demolition Ship; 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 Dock. The recorded cost is 25 Wood, 75 Gold, and the research time is 20 seconds. The linked progression is Demolition Ship upgrade → Heavy Demolition Ship upgrade. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Upgrades Demolition Rafts to Demolition Ships. Effect: Upgrades Demolition Raft to Demolition Ship. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Dock; Research cost: 25 Wood, 75 Gold; Research time: 20 seconds. This research advances the eligible unit line to its next listed tier, changing which version is fielded after the upgrade becomes available.

Research details

Research building
Dock
Cost
25 Wood, 75 Gold
Research time
20 seconds

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Focus
Research
Signature / category
Dock
Release / context
Core system
Region
Dock
Classification
Technologies

research Line: Demolition Ship upgrade → Heavy Demolition Ship upgrade

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