River Skirmishes
River Skirmishes is an Age of Empires III technology available to Africans from the Commerce Age, researched at Port. It increases war ship damage by 25%; Fishing Canoes get a ranged and siege attack.
Research profile
- Age
- Commerce Age
- Civilization
- Africans
- Research location
- Port
- Research time
- 30 seconds
- Wood cost
- 500
- Coin cost
- 500
- Effect
- War ship damage +25%; Fishing Canoes get a ranged and siege attack
Effect & research conditions
Available to Africans from the Commerce Age. Research it at Port. Effect: War ship damage +25%; Fishing Canoes get a ranged and siege attack. Research costs 500 wood, 500 coin. Research takes 30 seconds.
Research condition
Available to Africans from the Commerce Age. Research it at Port.
When to research
River Skirmishes provides an immediate reinforcement: War ship damage +25%; Fishing Canoes get a ranged and siege attack. Research when this force fills a current army need and can reach the fight in time; reserve population and set a safe gather point rather than starting it as an emergency response. Use the Port for research. Research takes 30 seconds and costs 500 wood, 500 coin.
Warship damage and Fishing Canoes
River Skirmishes is a Commerce Age African technology researched at the Port. It costs 500 Wood and 500 Coin, takes 30 seconds and increases warship damage by 25%. It also gives Fishing Canoes ranged and siege attacks, changing both naval combat and the role of this economic boat.
Protect the Port and fishing line
Research when the map supports sustained water play and the fleet can use the bonus. Fishing Canoes gain a way to defend themselves and threaten structures, but are not a replacement for warships. The high cost competes with ships and land production, so scout the water before investing.