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Nomads

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Nomads

Houses keep their population space if destroyed.

Nomads Age of Empires II technology artwork
Nomads Age of Empires II technology artwork

Overview

Houses keep their population space if destroyed.

Effect and affected units

Nomads changes houses do not lose population when destroyed. 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 Wood, 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

Houses keep their population space if destroyed. Effect: Houses do not lose population when destroyed. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Castle; Research cost: 300 Wood; 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.

Research details

Research building
Castle
Cost
300 Wood
Research time
40 seconds
Effect
Houses do not lose population when destroyed

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

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