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Herbalism

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TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC

Herbalism

Archers and Champi Scouts move faster.

Herbalism Age of Empires II technology artwork
Herbalism Age of Empires II technology artwork

Overview

Archers and Champi Scouts move faster.

Effect and affected units

Herbalism changes archer line, Champi Scout line, and Xolotl Warriors move 15% faster. 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 300 Food, 350 Gold, 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

Archers and Champi Scouts move faster. Effect: Archer line, Champi Scout line, and Xolotl Warriors move 15% faster. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Castle; Research cost: 300 Food, 350 Gold; 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.

Research details

Research building
Castle
Cost
300 Food, 350 Gold
Research time
40 seconds
Effect
Archer line, Champi Scout line, and Xolotl Warriors move 15% faster

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

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