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Odomantian Raiders

TECHNOLOGIES · AGE OF EMPIRES II ONLY

TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC

Odomantian Raiders

Infantry and cavalry earn gold for defeating enemy units.

Odomantian Raiders Age of Empires II technology artwork
Odomantian Raiders Age of Empires II technology artwork

Overview

Infantry and cavalry earn gold for defeating enemy units.

Effect and affected units

Odomantian Raiders changes infantry and cavalry: Generate gold on kills. 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 Classical Age at the Fort. The recorded cost is 300 Food, 150 Gold, and the research time is 20 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Infantry and cavalry earn gold for defeating enemy units. Effect: Infantry and cavalry: Generate gold on kills. Research becomes available in: Classical Age; Research at: Fort; Research cost: 300 Food, 150 Gold; Research time: 20 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
Classical Age
Research building
Fort
Cost
300 Food, 150 Gold
Research time
20 seconds
Effect
Infantry and cavalry: Generate gold on kills

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

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