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Ring Archer Armor

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Ring Archer Armor

The final standard archer armor upgrade.

Ring Archer Armor Age of Empires II technology icon
Ring Archer Armor Age of Empires II technology icon

Overview

The final standard archer armor upgrade.

Effect and affected units

Ring Archer Armor changes archers +1 melee / +2 pierce armor. 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 Blacksmith. The recorded cost is 250 Food, 250 Gold, and the research time is 70 seconds. The linked progression is Padded Archer Armor → Leather Archer Armor → Ring Archer Armor. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

The final standard archer armor upgrade. Effect: Archers +1 melee / +2 pierce armor. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Blacksmith; Research cost: 250 Food, 250 Gold; Research time: 70 seconds. 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

Research building
Blacksmith
Cost
250 Food, 250 Gold
Research time
70 seconds
Effect
Archers +1 melee / +2 pierce armor

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Focus
Research
Signature / category
Blacksmith
Release / context
Core system
Classification
Technologies

research Line: Padded Archer Armor → Leather Archer Armor → Ring Archer Armor

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