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Tracking

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Tracking

Currently researched automatically upon reaching the Feudal Age in the Definitive Edition; it increases infantry Line of Sight by 2. Earlier versions required a separate Barracks research.

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Overview

Currently researched automatically upon reaching the Feudal Age in the Definitive Edition; it increases infantry Line of Sight by 2. Earlier versions required a separate Barracks research.

Effect and affected units

Tracking changes infantry gain 2 Line of Sight. 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 Age of Empires II at the Barracks. The recorded cost is not separately recorded, and the research time is not separately recorded. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Currently researched automatically upon reaching the Feudal Age in the Definitive Edition; it increases infantry Line of Sight by 2. Earlier versions required a separate Barracks research. Effect: Infantry gain 2 Line of Sight. Research at: Barracks.

Research details

Status
Active; automatic in Definitive Edition
Research age
Feudal Age
Research building
Barracks
Effect
Infantry gain 2 Line of Sight
Current rule
Automatically researched when reaching Feudal Age

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Also known as
tracking · Tracking
Focus
Active; automatic in Definitive Edition
Signature / category
Research
Release / context
Age of Empires II
Classification
Technology
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