Catapult
Unit

Catapult

#Catapult
Siege Artillery AttackBuildings AreaDamage SlowMovement
Value: 8 pts

Description

A torsion-powered siege engine that hurls large stones at enemy fortifications and troops.

📖 Full Encyclopedia Entry

The Catapult harnesses twisted rope to hurl massive stones. AreaDamage feature punishes clustered enemies. Third lane position provides protection. High Attack (25) but fragile (Life 12). Requires Workshop level 3.

Creation

Requirements

Must be present (NOT consumed)

Researches:
📖 SiegeEngineering
Buildings:
🏠 Workshop 3 lvl
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Costs

Consumed when created

Time 35000
35s
💰 Gold 60
Resources
💎 Food 30
💎 Wood 100
💎 Stone 40
💎 Mineral 30
Population
Citizen
👤 Free 5

Battle

Combat modifiers. Stats are INTEGER flat bonuses. All other values are RATIOS.

📍 Battlefield Position
Lane: Third
Field: Land
💪 Base Stats INTEGER
⚔ Attack 25
❤ Life 12
⭐ Space 8
🏃 Speed 2

Strategic Context

Advisory information only. Does not affect gameplay mechanics.

Role Area damage artillery
Relevance Mid Game
Type Quantifiable

Advantages

  • + Area damage vs groups
  • + Effective vs buildings
  • + Long range (Third lane)

Disadvantages

  • - Very slow (Speed 1)
  • - Vulnerable to attack
  • - Expensive (230 resources)
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Synergies

PhalanxSpearman
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Countered By

Massed infantryBuildings