TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC
Malon
Bolas Riders, Slingers, and Skirmishers gain pass-through damage.

Overview
Bolas Riders, Slingers, and Skirmishers gain pass-through damage.
Effect and affected units
Malon changes bolas Riders, Slingers, and Skirmishers deal 30% pass-through 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 Castle Age at the Castle. The recorded cost is 300 Food, 350 Gold, 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.
Effect and research timing
Bolas Riders, Slingers, and Skirmishers gain pass-through damage. Effect: Bolas Riders, Slingers, and Skirmishers deal 30% pass-through damage. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Castle; Research cost: 300 Food, 350 Gold; 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
- Bolas Riders, Slingers, and Skirmishers deal 30% pass-through damage
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Focus
- Unique technology · Mapuche
- Signature / category
- Unique technology · Mapuche
- Release / context
- Civilization research
- Region
- Civilization-specific
- Classification
- Unique technologies