Research
Archery
#Archery Value: 100 pts
Art of the bow - unlocks Archer units.
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Description
❖The art of the bow. Enables recruitment of archers.
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Archery transforms warfare by allowing soldiers to strike from a distance. The bow, though simple in concept, requires years to master. This research establishes training programs that can produce competent bowmen to rain death upon your enemies. Archers provide essential ranged support in any army composition.
Creation
Requirements
Must be present (NOT consumed)
Researches:
CombatFundamentals
Costs
Consumed when created
Time 18000
18s Gold 2500
Research 100 pts
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Strategic Context
❖Advisory information only. Does not affect gameplay mechanics.
Advantages
- + Unlocks Archer unit
- + Enables Crossbows (improved ranged)
- + Ranged units attack before melee contact
- + Lower cost than BasicWeaponry
Disadvantages
- - Requires CombatFundamentals
- - No production bonuses
- - Cost: 100 research, 2500 gold
- - Research time: 18000ms
- - Archers vulnerable in melee
Warnings
- ! Archers need frontline protection
- ! Essential for balanced army composition
Synergies
Countered By
Scaling
No production effects. Unlocks ranged combat capability and the advanced archery tech path.