TECHNOLOGY · BLACKSMITH
Iron Casting
Improves the melee attack of infantry and cavalry.
Overview
Improves the melee attack of infantry and cavalry.
Effect and affected units
Iron Casting changes infantry, cavalry, and Hulk line +1 attack. 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 Blacksmith. The recorded cost is 220 Food, 120 Gold, and the research time is 75 seconds. The linked progression is Forging → Iron Casting → Blast Furnace. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.
Effect and research timing
Improves the melee attack of infantry and cavalry. Effect: Infantry, cavalry, and Hulk line +1 attack. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Blacksmith; Research cost: 220 Food, 120 Gold; Research time: 75 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
- Age
- Castle Age
- Research building
- Blacksmith
- Research time
- 75 seconds
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Focus
- Research
- Signature / category
- Blacksmith
- Release / context
- Core system
- Region
- Blacksmith
- Classification
- Technologies
research Line: Forging → Iron Casting → Blast Furnace