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Masonry

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Masonry

Improves the durability of supported buildings.

Masonry Age of Empires II technology icon
Masonry Age of Empires II technology icon

Overview

Improves the durability of supported buildings.

Effect and affected units

Masonry changes buildings +10% HP, +1 armor, +1 pierce armor, +3 building armor. 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 University. The recorded cost is 175 Wood, 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

Improves the durability of supported buildings. Effect: Buildings +10% HP, +1 armor, +1 pierce armor, +3 building armor. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: University; Research cost: 175 Wood; Research time: 50 seconds. 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
University
Cost
175 Wood
Research time
50 seconds
Effect
Buildings +10% HP, +1 armor, +1 pierce armor, +3 building armor

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Focus
Research
Signature / category
University
Release / context
Core system
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