TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC
Sagaris
Melee cavalry deal additional unblockable damage.

Overview
Melee cavalry deal additional unblockable damage.
Effect and affected units
Sagaris changes cavalry units +2 unblockable attack vs. units. 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 600 Food, 550 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
Melee cavalry deal additional unblockable damage. Effect: Cavalry units +2 unblockable attack vs. units. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Fort; Research cost: 600 Food, 550 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
- Cavalry units +2 unblockable attack vs. units
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