TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC
Peltasts
Skirmishers deal pass-through damage.

Overview
Skirmishers deal pass-through damage.
Effect and affected units
Peltasts changes skirmisher line: Deal pass-through damage. 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 Imperial Age at the Fort. The recorded cost is 800 Wood, 900 Gold, and the research time is 50 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.
Effect and research timing
Skirmishers deal pass-through damage. Effect: Skirmisher line: Deal pass-through damage. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Fort; Research cost: 800 Wood, 900 Gold; Research time: 50 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
- Imperial Age
- Research building
- Fort
- Research time
- 50 seconds
- Effect
- Skirmisher line: Deal pass-through damage
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