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Logistica

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Logistica

Cataphracts and Varangian Guards deal trample damage.

Logistica Age of Empires II technology artwork
Logistica Age of Empires II technology artwork

Overview

Cataphracts and Varangian Guards deal trample damage.

Effect and affected units

Logistica changes cataphracts and Varangian Guards +0.5 tiles blast radius [pure 5 damage]. 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 Imperial Age at the Castle. The recorded cost is 600 Gold, and the research time is 50 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Cataphracts and Varangian Guards deal trample damage. Effect: Cataphracts and Varangian Guards +0.5 tiles blast radius [pure 5 damage]. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Castle; Research cost: 600 Gold; Research time: 50 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
600 Gold
Research time
50 seconds
Effect
Cataphracts and Varangian Guards +0.5 tiles blast radius [pure 5 damage]

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

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