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Elite Cannon Galleon

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Elite Cannon Galleon

Improves Cannon Galleons for stronger late-game attacks on distant land targets.

Elite Cannon Galleon Age of Empires II technology artwork
Elite Cannon Galleon Age of Empires II technology artwork

Overview

Improves Cannon Galleons for stronger late-game attacks on distant land targets.

Effect and affected units

Elite Cannon Galleon changes upgrades Cannon Galleon to Elite Cannon Galleon. The affected target is Elite Cannon Galleon; 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 Imperial Age at the Dock. The recorded cost is 525 Wood, 500 Gold, and the research time is 30 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Improves Cannon Galleons for stronger late-game attacks on distant land targets. Effect: Upgrades Cannon Galleon to Elite Cannon Galleon. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Dock; Research cost: 525 Wood, 500 Gold; Research time: 30 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

Research building
Dock
Cost
525 Wood, 500 Gold
Research time
30 seconds

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

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