TECHNOLOGY · THE FORGOTTEN
Pavise
A former Italian Castle technology that increased foot-archer and Condottiero armor. The Definitive Edition removed the research and moved its effect into the Italian civilization bonus.
Overview
A former Italian Castle technology that increased foot-archer and Condottiero armor. The Definitive Edition removed the research and moved its effect into the Italian civilization bonus.
Effect and affected units
Pavise changes A former Italian Castle technology that increased foot-archer and Condottiero armor. The Definitive Edition removed the research and moved its effect into the Italian civilization bonus. 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 The Forgotten at the Castle. The recorded cost is not separately recorded, 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.
Matchup plan: Pavise archer-armor upgrade timing
Pavise improves the durability of eligible foot archers and can support Genoese Crossbowmen, other archer lines, and Condottieri depending on the game version. Research it when those units are central to your plan and the current version makes the coverage worthwhile For a Genoese Crossbowman or foot-archer army, first ensure production and key range or damage upgrades are in place, then compare Pavise with the cheaper armor improvement available from the Blacksmith. Add Pavise when its coverage across the active army materially improves survival in repeated ranged fights. Use the extra durability to hold a firing line while cavalry or infantry protects against dives Pavise’s affected units and value have changed between releases, and it does not apply to every ranged unit. Check the current roster and patch behavior before prioritizing it; do not delay an Age-up or core armor upgrade for a marginal benefit
Effect and research timing
A former Italian Castle technology that increased foot-archer and Condottiero armor. The Definitive Edition removed the research and moved its effect into the Italian civilization bonus. Research at: Castle. This is a historical entry; check its release context because it is not necessarily available in the current standard technology set. 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
- Status
- Removed in Definitive Edition update 141935
- Civilization
- Italians
- Research building
- Castle
- Former effect
- Foot archers and Condottieri gained +1/+1 armor
- Replacement
- Effect moved to civilization bonus
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Also known as
- Pavise
- Focus
- Removed in Definitive Edition update 141935
- Signature / category
- Historical technology
- Release / context
- The Forgotten
- Region
- The Forgotten
- Classification
- Legacy technology