TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC
Manipur Cavalry
Cavalry deal extra damage to Archers.
Overview
Cavalry deal extra damage to Archers.
Effect and affected units
Manipur Cavalry changes cavalry +4 attack vs Archers. 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 not separately recorded, 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.
Matchup plan: Manipur Cavalry anti-archer support
Manipur Cavalry helps Burmese mounted units pressure archers, supporting a cavalry response to civilizations with strong ranged lines. Pair that pressure with units that protect cavalry from spear counters Research Manipur Cavalry when the opponent’s Archery Range units are the main obstacle. Use Cavaliers, Hussars, or Battle Elephants to threaten the ranged line while Arambai or infantry handle Halberdiers and other counters. Keep the mounted force mobile and attack from multiple angles rather than taking a direct ranged exchange The bonus does not make cavalry immune to Halberdiers or siege. Burmese Skirmishers remain limited, so scout the enemy’s support units and do not send mounted forces into a prepared spear screen alone
Effect and research timing
Cavalry deal extra damage to Archers. Effect: Cavalry +4 attack vs Archers. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Castle; 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
- Cavalry +4 attack vs Archers
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Focus
- Unique technology · Burmese
- Signature / category
- Unique technology · Burmese
- Release / context
- Civilization research
- Region
- Civilization-specific
- Classification
- Unique technologies