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Lechitic Legacy

TECHNOLOGIES · AGE OF EMPIRES II ONLY

TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC

Lechitic Legacy

Scout Cavalry gain area trample damage.

Lechitic Legacy Age of Empires II technology artwork
Lechitic Legacy Age of Empires II technology artwork

Overview

Scout Cavalry gain area trample damage.

Effect and affected units

Lechitic Legacy changes gives 33% trample damage (blast damage) to the Scout Cavalry line within 0.5 tile blast radius. The affected target is the Scout Cavalry line within 0.5 tile blast radius; the bonus does not automatically apply to the rest of the roster. 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, 550 Gold, and the research time is 60 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Scout Cavalry gain area trample damage. Effect: Gives 33% trample damage (blast damage) to the Scout Cavalry line within 0.5 tile blast radius. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Castle; Research cost: 750 Food, 550 Gold; Research time: 60 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

Research building
Castle
Cost
750 Food, 550 Gold
Research time
60 seconds
Effect
Gives 33% trample damage (blast damage) to the Scout Cavalry line within 0.5 tile blast radius

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Focus
Unique technology · Poles
Signature / category
Unique technology · Poles
Release / context
Civilization research
Region
Civilization-specific
Classification
Unique technologies
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