Aztec Garland Wars
Aztec Garland Wars is an Industrial Age technology researched at a Trading Post or Tambo on an Aztec settlement in Age of Empires III. It upgrades Aztec Eagle Warriors and Aztec Jaguar Warriors to the Garland level, increasing their hit points by 30%.
Research profile
- Research location
- Trading Post or Tambo on an Aztec settlement
- Prerequisite
- Champion Aztecs
- Research time
- 10 seconds
- Wood cost
- 600
- Coin cost
- 600
- Effect
- Upgrades Aztec Eagle Warriors and Aztec Jaguar Warriors to Garland (+30% hit points)
Effect & research conditions
Research costs 600 Wood and 600 Coin and takes 10 seconds. Champion Aztecs is required. The upgrade applies to the named Eagle Warrior and Jaguar Warrior units; it does not improve unrelated infantry or increase their damage. Access is tied to the Aztec settlement technology site and the relevant Native roster.
Research condition
Industrial Age at a Trading Post or Tambo on an Aztec settlement; requires Champion Aztecs. Cost: 600 Wood and 600 Coin; research time: 10 seconds.
When to research
Research before the affected units enter a major engagement so they can benefit from the additional durability. The 30% hit-point increase is most relevant when Eagle Warriors or Jaguar Warriors form a substantial part of the force. Save the cost if those units are absent or if the army needs immediate production more urgently.
A durability upgrade for two units
Garland Wars improves hit points rather than attack damage, so its value is realized when the upgraded warriors stay in combat long enough to use their existing attacks. The prerequisite and Industrial Age timing make it a later investment. Plan it as part of an Aztec settlement unit composition instead of treating it as a general infantry technology.