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Siege Engineers

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TECHNOLOGY · UNIVERSITY

Siege Engineers

Improves the range and effectiveness of eligible siege engines against buildings.

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Siege Engineers Age of Empires II technology icon

Overview

Improves the range and effectiveness of eligible siege engines against buildings.

Effect and affected units

Siege Engineers changes * Ranged siege units +20% bonus attack against buildings, +1 range. 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 University. The recorded cost is 500 Food, 600 Wood, and the research time is 45 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Improves the range and effectiveness of eligible siege engines against buildings. Effect: * Ranged siege units +20% bonus attack against buildings, +1 range. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: University; Research cost: 500 Food, 600 Wood; Research time: 45 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
University
Cost
500 Food, 600 Wood
Research time
45 seconds
Effect
* Ranged siege units +20% bonus attack against buildings, +1 range

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Focus
Research
Signature / category
University
Release / context
Core system
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