TECHNOLOGY · CIVILIZATION-SPECIFIC
Yeomen
Foot archers gain range and Towers gain attack.
Overview
Foot archers gain range and Towers gain attack.
Effect and affected units
Yeomen changes foot archer range +1, tower attack +2. 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 750 Wood, 450 Gold, and the research time is 60 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.
Matchup plan: Yeomen Briton range-investment plan
Yeomen extends the Briton foot-archer range and strengthens a Longbowman push, but its high cost makes timing important. Complete the broad ranged upgrades first, then use the added reach to pressure defended positions Build a Longbowman mass and research Bracer before adding Yeomen. Use the range advantage to attack exposed units and buildings from safer ground, keeping the archers behind a frontline that can intercept cavalry. On a Castle push, position carefully so the firing line can threaten targets while remaining protected from siege and fast units Yeomen can be expensive relative to its immediate value, especially in Castle Age. Do not delay core upgrades or a needed Age advance, and remember that range does not protect the archers from flanks or siege splash
Effect and research timing
Foot archers gain range and Towers gain attack. Effect: Foot archer range +1, tower attack +2. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Castle; Research cost: 750 Wood, 450 Gold; Research time: 60 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
- 60 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