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Hoardings

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TECHNOLOGY · CASTLE

Hoardings

Increases Castle durability.

Hoardings Age of Empires II technology icon
Hoardings Age of Empires II technology icon

Overview

Increases Castle durability.

Effect and affected units

Hoardings changes castles +21% HP; Donjons +44% 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 Imperial Age at the Castle. The recorded cost is 400 Wood, and the research time is 75 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Increases Castle durability. Effect: Castles +21% HP; Donjons +44% HP. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Castle; Research cost: 400 Wood; Research time: 75 seconds. This is most relevant when the match plan includes defending a position or applying pressure to structures.

Research details

Research building
Castle
Cost
400 Wood
Research time
75 seconds
Effect
Castles +21% HP; Donjons +44% HP

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

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