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Fervor

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TECHNOLOGY · MONASTERY

Fervor

Increases Monk movement speed.

Fervor Age of Empires II technology icon
Fervor Age of Empires II technology icon

Overview

Increases Monk movement speed.

Effect and affected units

Fervor changes monks, Missionaries, Warrior Priests +15% speed. 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 Castle Age at the Monastery. The recorded cost is 140 Gold, and the research time is 50 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 Monk movement speed. Effect: Monks, Missionaries, Warrior Priests +15% speed. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Monastery; Research cost: 140 Gold; Research time: 50 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.

Research details

Research building
Monastery
Cost
140 Gold
Research time
50 seconds
Effect
Monks, Missionaries, Warrior Priests +15% speed

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

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