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Siphons

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TECHNOLOGY · UNIVERSITY

Siphons

Fire Ships gain an explosive charge attack.

Siphons Age of Empires II technology icon
Siphons Age of Empires II technology icon

Overview

Fire Ships gain an explosive charge attack.

Effect and affected units

Siphons changes fire Galleys gain an explosive charge attack.. 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 Castle Age at the University. The recorded cost is 100 Food, 175 Gold, and the research time is 45 seconds. The linked progression is Siphons → Incendiaries. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Fire Ships gain an explosive charge attack. Effect: Fire Galleys gain an explosive charge attack. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: University; Research cost: 100 Food, 175 Gold; 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
100 Food, 175 Gold
Research time
45 seconds
Effect
Fire Galleys gain an explosive charge attack.

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

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

research Line: Siphons → Incendiaries

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