AOE IV / Technologies
Steel Barding
Grants Knights and Black Riders +2 melee and +2 ranged armor.
TechnologiesAge of Empires IV: Anniversary EditionUnique to select civilizations
What it does
Grants Knights and Black Riders +2 melee and +2 ranged armor.
How it fits into a match
Research at <a href="../buildings/meinwerk-palace.html">Meinwerk Palace</a> once its age and civilization conditions are met. The effect list shows exactly what changes; prioritize it when the units or buildings affected are part of your current plan.
- Role
- Cavalry Technology
- Earliest age
- Castle Age
- Available to
- Holy Roman Empire
- Produced or researched at
- Meinwerk Palace
Research conditions
Earliest listed form for each civilization in this game-data snapshot. Unit and building statistics are shown for that form; later-age upgrades and civilization bonuses can change values.
| Civilization | Age | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Roman Empire | Castle Age | 90 food, 210 gold | 90 s |
