TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC
Reed Arrows
Bowmen, Cavalry Archers, ranged Immortals, and Galleys fire faster.
Overview
Bowmen, Cavalry Archers, ranged Immortals, and Galleys fire faster.
Effect and affected units
Reed Arrows changes ranged Immortal, Bowman, Cavalry Archer, Galley: +25% attack speed. 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 400 Food, 300 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
Bowmen, Cavalry Archers, ranged Immortals, and Galleys fire faster. Effect: Ranged Immortal, Bowman, Cavalry Archer, Galley: +25% attack speed. Research becomes available in: Classical Age; Research at: Fort; Research cost: 400 Food, 300 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
- Classical Age
- Research building
- Fort
- Research time
- 50 seconds
- Effect
- Ranged Immortal, Bowman, Cavalry Archer, Galley: +25% attack speed
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Focus
- Unique technology · Achaemenids
- Signature / category
- Unique technology · Achaemenids
- Release / context
- Civilization research
- Region
- Civilization-specific
- Classification
- Unique technologies