TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC
Warwolf
Trebuchets gain area damage and are more accurate against units.
Overview
Trebuchets gain area damage and are more accurate against units.
Effect and affected units
Warwolf changes trebuchets have +0.5 tiles blast radius, 100% accuracy against units. 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 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: Warwolf Trebuchet counter-fire plan
Warwolf turns Briton Trebuchets into more reliable area attackers, making them useful against enemy siege and exposed armies as well as buildings. Use the upgrade when the opponent’s counters justify fielding Trebuchets as combat support Unpack the Trebuchets behind the Longbowman line and target clustered siege or slow units that threaten the archers. Use the improved accuracy to punish Bombard Cannons or Mangonels, then shift back to buildings when the enemy army retreats. Keep infantry and cavalry between the Trebuchets and any fast dive, and maintain spacing so each engine has a clear line of fire The blast can damage allied units, and multiple Trebuchets firing at one small target can waste damage. Keep friendly troops out of the impact area and avoid exposing engines to a counterattack while they are unpacked
Effect and research timing
Trebuchets gain area damage and are more accurate against units. Effect: Trebuchets have +0.5 tiles blast radius, 100% accuracy against units. Research becomes available in: Imperial 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
- Imperial Age
- Research building
- Castle
- Research time
- 40 seconds
Research requirements and effects for this entry.
- Focus
- Unique technology · Britons
- Signature / category
- Unique technology · Britons
- Release / context
- Civilization research
- Region
- Civilization-specific
- Classification
- Unique technologies