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Gothikon

TECHNOLOGIES · AGE OF EMPIRES II ONLY

TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC

Gothikon

Varangian Guards periodically throw axes.

Gothikon Age of Empires II technology artwork
Gothikon Age of Empires II technology artwork

Overview

Varangian Guards periodically throw axes.

Effect and affected units

Gothikon changes varangian Guards periodically throw axes. 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 475 Food, 400 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

Varangian Guards periodically throw axes. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Castle; Research cost: 475 Food, 400 Gold; Research time: 50 seconds. This research is restricted to its named civilization, so it is part of that faction’s identity rather than a shared option.

Research details

Research building
Castle
Cost
475 Food, 400 Gold
Research time
50 seconds
Effect
Varangian Guards periodically throw axes

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

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