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Elite Steppe Lancer

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TECHNOLOGY · STABLE

Elite Steppe Lancer

Improves Steppe Lancers for sustained reach-based cavalry combat.

Elite Steppe Lancer Age of Empires II technology artwork
Elite Steppe Lancer Age of Empires II technology artwork

Overview

Improves Steppe Lancers for sustained reach-based cavalry combat.

Effect and affected units

Elite Steppe Lancer changes upgrades Steppe Lancer to Elite Steppe Lancer. The affected target is Elite Steppe Lancer; 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 Stable. The recorded cost is not separately recorded, and the research time is not separately recorded. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Improves Steppe Lancers for sustained reach-based cavalry combat. Effect: Upgrades Steppe Lancer to Elite Steppe Lancer. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Stable. 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
Stable

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Focus
Research
Signature / category
Stable
Release / context
Core system
Region
Stable
Classification
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