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Light Cavalry

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TECHNOLOGY · STABLE

Light Cavalry

Upgrades Scout Cavalry into a stronger light-cavalry raider.

Light Cavalry research artwork
Light Cavalry research artwork

Overview

Upgrades Scout Cavalry into a stronger light-cavalry raider.

Effect and affected units

Light Cavalry changes upgrades Scout Cavalry to Light Cavalry. The affected target is Light Cavalry; 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 Castle Age at the Stable. The recorded cost is 150 Food, 50 Gold, and the research time is 45 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Upgrades Scout Cavalry into a stronger light-cavalry raider. Effect: Upgrades Scout Cavalry to Light Cavalry. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Stable; Research cost: 150 Food, 50 Gold; Research time: 45 seconds. This research advances the eligible unit line to its next listed tier, changing which version is fielded after the upgrade becomes available.

Research details

Research building
Stable
Cost
150 Food, 50 Gold
Research time
45 seconds
Effect
Upgrades Scout Cavalry to Light Cavalry

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Focus
Research
Signature / category
Stable
Release / context
Core system
Region
Stable
Classification
Technologies
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