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Yasama

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Yasama

Towers fire extra arrows.

Yasama Age of Empires II technology artwork
Yasama Age of Empires II technology artwork

Overview

Towers fire extra arrows.

Effect and affected units

Yasama changes towers fire 2 extra arrows. 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 300 Food, 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

Towers fire extra arrows. Effect: Towers fire 2 extra arrows. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Castle; Research cost: 300 Food; 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. This is most relevant when the match plan includes defending a position or applying pressure to structures.

Research details

Research building
Castle
Cost
300 Food
Research time
40 seconds
Effect
Towers fire 2 extra arrows

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

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