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Husbandry

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TECHNOLOGY · STABLE

Husbandry

Increases the movement speed of eligible mounted units.

Husbandry Age of Empires II technology icon
Husbandry Age of Empires II technology icon

Overview

Increases the movement speed of eligible mounted units.

Effect and affected units

Husbandry changes mounted units move 10% 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 Stable. The recorded cost is not separately recorded, 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.

Effect and research timing

Increases the movement speed of eligible mounted units. Effect: Mounted units move 10% faster. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Stable. 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
Stable
Effect
Mounted units move 10% faster

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Also known as
Husbandry (Age of Empires II)
Focus
Research
Signature / category
Stable
Release / context
Core system
Region
Stable
Classification
Technologies
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