TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC
Holcans
Eagle Warriors gain hit points.
Overview
Eagle Warriors gain hit points.
Effect and affected units
Holcans changes eagle Scout-line and Xolotl Warriors have +40 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 750 Food, 450 Gold, and the research time is not separately recorded. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.
Matchup plan: Holcans Eagle-frontline protection
Holcans helps Mayan infantry and Eagle Warriors remain in the fight longer, making it a support upgrade for protecting the civilization’s ranged core. Use the tougher frontline to create room for archers rather than sending it out alone Research Holcans when Eagle Warriors or infantry are already screening a large archer group. Keep the front close enough to protect the archers, use Eagles to intercept raids or chase vulnerable siege, and add the appropriate ranged support against units that punish infantry. The upgrade is especially useful when the opponent’s army would otherwise break through the Mayan frontline quickly Eagles and infantry still lose to concentrated counters when isolated. Holcans does not grant a cavalry unit or repair the Mayan Swordsman line’s weaknesses, so preserve the ranged mass and support the frontline with the right counters
Effect and research timing
Eagle Warriors gain hit points. Effect: Eagle Scout-line and Xolotl Warriors have +40 HP. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Castle; Research cost: 750 Food, 450 Gold. 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
- Age
- Imperial Age
- Research building
- Castle
- Effect
- Eagle Scout-line and Xolotl Warriors have +40 HP
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Focus
- Unique technology · Maya
- Signature / category
- Unique technology · Maya
- Release / context
- Civilization research
- Region
- Civilization-specific
- Classification
- Unique technologies