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Domestication

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TECHNOLOGY · MILL

Domestication

Increases the number of animals supplied by Khitan Pastures.

Domestication Age of Empires II technology icon
Domestication Age of Empires II technology icon

Overview

Increases the number of animals supplied by Khitan Pastures.

Effect and affected units

Domestication changes pastures provide +1 animal before they need to be rebuilt. The affected target is be rebuilt; 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 Feudal Age at the Mill. The recorded cost is 50 Food, 100 Wood, and the research time is 20 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Increases the number of animals supplied by Khitan Pastures. Effect: Pastures provide +1 animal before they need to be rebuilt. Research becomes available in: Feudal Age; Research at: Mill; Research cost: 50 Food, 100 Wood; Research time: 20 seconds.

Research details

Research building
Mill
Cost
50 Food, 100 Wood
Research time
20 seconds
Effect
Pastures provide +1 animal before they need to be rebuilt

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Also known as
Domestication (Age of Empires II)
Focus
Research
Signature / category
Mill
Release / context
Core system
Region
Mill
Classification
Technologies
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