TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC
Tusk Swords
Battle Elephants gain attack.
Overview
Battle Elephants gain attack.
Effect and affected units
Tusk Swords changes battle Elephants +3 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 Castle. The recorded cost is not separately recorded, 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.
Matchup plan: Tusk Swords Khmer elephant timing
Tusk Swords strengthens Khmer Battle Elephants, improving an already fast unit line. Research it when you are committed to elephant production and can support the approach with enough units and protection After securing the Castle and core Blacksmith upgrades, research Tusk Swords when Battle Elephants form the army’s main pressure. Use the extra offensive power to break a frontline or raid exposed Villagers, and pair the elephants with ranged support against Spears and Monks. On open maps, leverage their speed to choose engagements and threaten separate resource areas The upgrade is wasted if only a few elephants are fielded, and defensive upgrades can be more important when the opponent already has counters. Do not charge elephants into prepared Pikemen or leave them without support against conversion
Effect and research timing
Battle Elephants gain attack. Effect: Battle Elephants +3 attack. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Castle; 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
- Castle Age
- Research building
- Castle
- Research time
- 40 seconds
- Effect
- Battle Elephants +3 attack
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Focus
- Unique technology · Khmer
- Signature / category
- Unique technology · Khmer
- Release / context
- Civilization research
- Region
- Civilization-specific
- Classification
- Unique technologies