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Heresy

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Heresy

Causes units converted by enemy Monks to die rather than change sides.

Heresy Age of Empires II technology icon
Heresy Age of Empires II technology icon

Overview

Causes units converted by enemy Monks to die rather than change sides.

Effect and affected units

Heresy changes converted units/buildings die/are destroyed instead of turning to the enemy's control. The affected target is the enemy's control; 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 Monastery. The recorded cost is 1 Gold, and the research time is 60 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Causes units converted by enemy Monks to die rather than change sides. Effect: Converted units/buildings die/are destroyed instead of turning to the enemy's control. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Monastery; Research cost: 1 Gold; Research time: 60 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
1 Gold
Research time
60 seconds
Effect
Converted units/buildings die/are destroyed instead of turning to the enemy's control

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Focus
Research
Signature / category
Monastery
Release / context
Core system
Region
Monastery
Classification
Technologies
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