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Scythed Chariots

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TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC

Scythed Chariots

War Chariots gain a wider trample radius.

Scythed Chariots Age of Empires II technology artwork
Scythed Chariots Age of Empires II technology artwork

Overview

War Chariots gain a wider trample radius.

Effect and affected units

Scythed Chariots changes war Chariot line: +0.3 16px trample radius. 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 500 Wood, 500 Gold, and the research time is 60 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

War Chariots gain a wider trample radius. Effect: War Chariot line: +0.3 16px trample radius. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Fort; Research cost: 500 Wood, 500 Gold; Research time: 60 seconds. This research is restricted to its named civilization, so it is part of that faction’s identity rather than a shared option.

Research details

Research building
Fort
Cost
500 Wood, 500 Gold
Research time
60 seconds
Effect
War Chariot line: +0.3 16px trample radius

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
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