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Fortified Wall

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TECHNOLOGY · UNIVERSITY

Fortified Wall

Upgrades stone walls to a more durable form.

Fortified Wall research artwork
Fortified Wall research artwork

Overview

Upgrades stone walls to a more durable form.

Effect and affected units

Fortified Wall changes upgrades Stone Wall to Fortified Wall. The affected target is Fortified Wall; 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 Castle Age at the University. 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

Upgrades stone walls to a more durable form. Effect: Upgrades Stone Wall to Fortified Wall. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: University. This is most relevant when the match plan includes defending a position or applying pressure to structures. 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
University
Effect
Upgrades Stone Wall to Fortified Wall

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

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