Improved Cordage
Improved Cordage is an Age of Empires III technology available to Native Americans from the Fortress Age, researched at Dock. It increases war Canoe, Tlaloc Canoe, and Chincha Raft hit points by 25%.
Research profile
- Age
- Fortress Age
- Civilization
- Native Americans
- Research location
- Dock
- Research time
- 60 seconds
- Wood cost
- 350
- Coin cost
- 350
- Effect
- War Canoe, Tlaloc Canoe, and Chincha Raft hit points +25%
Effect & research conditions
Available to Native Americans from the Fortress Age. Research it at Dock. Effect: War Canoe, Tlaloc Canoe, and Chincha Raft hit points +25%. Research costs 350 wood, 350 coin. Research takes 60 seconds.
Research condition
Available to Native Americans from the Fortress Age. Research it at Dock.
When to research
Research Improved Cordage when the named units or matchup are relevant: War Canoe, Tlaloc Canoe, and Chincha Raft hit points +25%. 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 Dock for research. Research takes 60 seconds and costs 350 wood, 350 coin.
More durable Native ships
Improved Cordage is a Fortress Age Native American Dock technology. It costs 350 Wood and 350 Coin, takes 60 seconds and increases hit points by 25% for War Canoes, Tlaloc Canoes and Chincha Rafts. It does not affect every ship.
Research before a naval engagement
The long research time makes planning important: begin before the ships need to fight and keep the Dock safe. The upgrade improves survival but not damage or access to a missing unit. Check the civilization’s fleet and compare the cost with additional ship production. It belongs to Knights of the Mediterranean.