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Fabric Shields

TECHNOLOGIES · AGE OF EMPIRES II ONLY

TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC

Fabric Shields

Several Inca infantry units gain armor.

Fabric Shields Age of Empires II technology artwork
Fabric Shields Age of Empires II technology artwork

Overview

Several Inca infantry units gain armor.

Effect and affected units

Fabric Shields changes kamayuks, Slingers, Champi Scouts, and Xolotl Warriors +1/+1 armor. 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 Age at the Castle. The recorded cost is not separately recorded, 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.

Effect and research timing

Several Inca infantry units gain armor. Effect: Kamayuks, Slingers, Champi Scouts, and Xolotl Warriors +1/+1 armor. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Castle; 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. 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.

Research details

Research building
Castle
Research time
40 seconds
Effect
Kamayuks, Slingers, Champi Scouts, and Xolotl Warriors +1/+1 armor

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Focus
Unique technology · Incas
Signature / category
Unique technology · Incas
Release / context
Civilization research
Region
Civilization-specific
Classification
Unique technologies
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