TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC
Paiks
Rathas and elephant units attack faster.
Overview
Effect and affected units
Paiks changes rathas and elephant units attack 20% faster. 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 375 Wood, 275 Gold, and the research time is 45 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.
Effect and research timing
Rathas and elephant units attack faster. Effect: Rathas and elephant units attack 20% faster. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Castle; Research cost: 375 Wood, 275 Gold; Research time: 45 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
- 45 seconds
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Also known as
- Paiks (Age of Empires II)
- Focus
- Unique technology · Bengalis
- Signature / category
- Unique technology · Bengalis
- Release / context
- Civilization research
- Region
- Civilization-specific
- Classification
- Unique technologies