TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC
Inquisition
Monks convert faster and Missionaries gain range.
Overview
Monks convert faster and Missionaries gain range.
Effect and affected units
Inquisition changes monks and Missionaries convert faster; Missionaries +1 range. 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 not separately recorded, 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.
Matchup plan: Inquisition conversion-window plan
Inquisition makes Spanish conversions resolve faster, strengthening Monk and Missionary pressure when the army can protect its faith units. Use it to disrupt expensive targets or exposed production without letting the support group become an easy counterattack target Research Inquisition when Monks or Missionaries are already part of the plan, then approach behind a durable frontline and focus conversion attempts on units whose loss would change the fight. In the Imperial Age, pair conversion groups with Theocracy and keep a retreat path so faith can recover between attempts. Missionaries can use their mobility to reposition while the rest of the army screens them Conversion still takes time and vulnerable units can be killed before the attempt succeeds. Light Cavalry, Eagle Warriors, and other resistant targets remain difficult, so do not expose a large Monk mass without a screen or retreat route
Effect and research timing
Monks convert faster and Missionaries gain range. Effect: Monks and Missionaries convert faster; Missionaries +1 range. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Castle; 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. 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
- Castle Age
- Research building
- Castle
- Research time
- 40 seconds
- Effect
- Monks and Missionaries convert faster; Missionaries +1 range
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Focus
- Unique technology · Spanish
- Signature / category
- Unique technology · Spanish
- Release / context
- Civilization research
- Region
- Civilization-specific
- Classification
- Unique technologies