Technologies

Bonepipe Armor

Bonepipe Armor is an Age of Empires III technology available to Lakota from the Commerce Age, researched at Corral. It Lakota War Chief, Warrior, Cetan Bowman, Club Warrior, Wakina Rifle, Axe Rider, Bow Rider, Rifle Rider, Tashunke Prowler, and Tokala Soldier siege resistance +10%.

APPLIES TO The WarChiefs (2006); also in Definitive Edition
Bonepipe Armor in Age of Empires III
Bonepipe Armor
TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

Research profile

Civilization
Lakota
Research location
Corral
Research time
10 seconds
Wood cost
500
Coin cost
250

Effect & research conditions

Available to Lakota from the Commerce Age. Research it at Corral. Effect: Lakota War Chief, Warrior, Cetan Bowman, Club Warrior, Wakina Rifle, Axe Rider, Bow Rider, Rifle Rider, Tashunke Prowler, and Tokala Soldier siege resistance +10%. Research costs 500 wood, 250 coin. Research takes 10 seconds.

Research condition

Available to Lakota from the Commerce Age. Research it at Corral.

When to research

Research Bonepipe Armor when the named units or matchup are relevant: Lakota War Chief, Warrior, Cetan Bowman, Club Warrior, Wakina Rifle, Axe Rider, Bow Rider, Rifle Rider, Tashunke Prowler, and Tokala Soldier siege resistance +10%. Finish it before the affected force enters combat, and retain resources for counters and reinforcements; this modifier does not remove the units’ other weaknesses. Use the Corral for research. Research takes 10 seconds and costs 500 wood, 250 coin.

Protect a Lakota mixed army from siege

This Commerce Age Corral technology costs 500 Wood and 250 Coin and takes ten seconds. It grants 10% siege resistance to the Lakota War Chief and the listed Lakota units, including Cetan Bowmen, Club Warriors, Wakina Rifles, riders, and Tokala Soldiers. Research before an expected artillery or siege exchange, and remember that siege resistance does not make the units immune to ordinary attacks.