AOE IV / Technologies
Teardrop Shields
Increase the armor of Cataphracts by +1, move speed of Limitanei by +15%, and attack speed of Varangian Guard by +15%.
TechnologiesThe Sultans AscendUnique to select civilizations
What it does
Increase the armor of Cataphracts by +1, move speed of Limitanei by +15%, and attack speed of Varangian Guard by +15%.
How it fits into a match
Research at <a href="../buildings/blacksmith.html">Blacksmith</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
- Heavy Armor Technology
- Earliest age
- Castle Age
- Available to
- Byzantines
- Produced or researched at
- Blacksmith
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byzantines | Castle Age | 100 food, 250 gold | 60 s |
