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Taxiarchs

TECHNOLOGIES · AGE OF EMPIRES II ONLY

TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC

Taxiarchs

Strategoi strengthen the attack aura they grant to nearby infantry and cavalry.

Taxiarchs Age of Empires II technology artwork
Taxiarchs Age of Empires II technology artwork

Overview

Strategoi strengthen the attack aura they grant to nearby infantry and cavalry.

Effect and affected units

Taxiarchs changes strategos: Grants additional +1 attack to nearby melee units, +33% aura radius. The affected target is nearby melee units, +33% aura radius; the bonus does not automatically apply to the rest of the roster. 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 Classical Age at the Fort. The recorded cost is 300 Food, 400 Gold, and the research time is 40 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Strategoi strengthen the attack aura they grant to nearby infantry and cavalry. Effect: Strategos: Grants additional +1 attack to nearby melee units, +33% aura radius. Research becomes available in: Classical Age; Research at: Fort; Research cost: 300 Food, 400 Gold; Research time: 40 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
Classical Age
Research building
Fort
Cost
300 Food, 400 Gold
Research time
40 seconds
Effect
Strategos: Grants additional +1 attack to nearby melee units, +33% aura radius

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Focus
Unique technology · Athenians
Signature / category
Unique technology · Athenians
Release / context
Civilization research
Region
Civilization-specific
Classification
Unique technologies
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