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Murder Holes

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TECHNOLOGY · UNIVERSITY

Murder Holes

Removes the minimum range dead zone around defensive structures.

Murder Holes Age of Empires II technology icon
Murder Holes Age of Empires II technology icon

Overview

Removes the minimum range dead zone around defensive structures.

Effect and affected units

Murder Holes changes eliminates minimum range of all towers, Castles, and Harbors. 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 200 Food, and the research time is not separately recorded. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Removes the minimum range dead zone around defensive structures. Effect: Eliminates minimum range of all towers, Castles, and Harbors. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: University; Research cost: 200 Food. 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
200 Food
Effect
Eliminates minimum range of all towers, Castles, and Harbors

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Focus
Research
Signature / category
University
Release / context
Core system
Classification
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