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Hamask

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TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC

Hamask

Infantry gain attack as their hit points fall.

Hamask Age of Empires II Castle Age technology icon
Hamask Age of Empires II Castle Age technology icon

Overview

Infantry gain attack as their hit points fall.

Effect and affected units

Hamask changes infantry deal more damage as they lose HP. 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 Castle. The recorded cost is 250 Food, 450 Gold, and the research time is 35 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Infantry gain attack as their hit points fall. Effect: Infantry deal more damage as they lose HP. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Castle; Research cost: 250 Food, 450 Gold; Research time: 35 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
Cost
250 Food, 450 Gold
Research time
35 seconds
Effect
Infantry deal more damage as they lose HP

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Also known as
Hamask (Age of Empires II)
Focus
Unique technology · Danes
Signature / category
Unique technology · Danes
Release / context
Civilization research
Region
Civilization-specific
Classification
Unique technologies
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